Category: News
Oil Leak In St George’s, Clean Up Underway
Sol Petroleum Bermuda Limited [Sol] has confirmed that at approximately 8:00am this morning [Jan 23] there was a “release of an estimated four barrels of heavy fuel oil from one of the pipelines at the St. Georges Terminal.” “Sol immediately ceased use of the pipeline, isolated and stopped the leak successfully. Sol activated its Incident... Read more of this article
‘Quantity Of Vehicle Paint’ Stolen In Burglary
Police are investigating a reported burglary at a North Shore Road, Pembroke business where a quantity of vehicle paint was stolen. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are currently conducting inquiries into a reported burglary at a North Shore Road, Pembroke business where a quantity of vehicle paint was stolen. “Anyone being offered vehicle... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Customs Holds Open House
In the lead up to International Customs Day on Friday [Jan 26], the Customs Department is hosting a number of events to raise awareness, and today there was an Open House held at the Cruise Ship Terminal on Front Street, with displays and demonstrations, allowing the public to gain insight into the work of the Customs Department. The 4-minute live video... Read more of this article
Fitch: ‘Benefit To Be Reduced, Not Eliminated’
The changes to the U.S. tax system will “significantly reduce the long-standing tax advantage of Bermudian re/insurers,” Fitch said, adding that they expect the overall benefit of a Bermuda domicile “to be reduced, but not eliminated, with the island largely maintaining its established position in the global market” due to its... Read more of this article
Students To Compete In Mr & Miss CedarBridge
[Written by Rhonda Edwards-Adams] On January 27, fifteen young men and women will be vying for the coveted title of Mr. and Miss CedarBridge Academy. The Mr. and Miss CedarBridge Academy Pageant was started in 1999 by former CBA teacher, Mr. Dean Foggo. Mr. Foggo stated that the idea of introducing the pageant to CBA was birthed while assisting his... Read more of this article
Washington Mall Reid Street Entrance Upgrade
Work is about to start on an upgrade of a Reid Street entrance to the Washington Mall – which will see the area closed to the public until the project is completed. Paul Slaughter, Director and General Manager, Washington Properties [Bermuda] Limited, said: “We hope to start work at the 9 Reid Street entrance on February 5, as long as all the materials... Read more of this article
BF&M: Main Sponsor For ITU Triathlon Bermuda
BF&M has been named as a main sponsor for the ITU World Triathlon Bermuda. The prestigious ITU World Triathlon Series has added Bermuda as one of eight countries on the global circuit. “World Triathlon Bermuda welcomes this partnership with a leading Bermuda health insurer, as our sport encourages healthy living,” said Phil Schmidt, Local Organizing... Read more of this article
Horizon ICO Launch Moved To February
Horizon Communications — which aims to launch wireless internet service in Bermuda — has pushed their ICO launch date to February, saying they are “working on improving our website and materials, as well as also marketing throughout the cryptocurrency community.” Describing itself as the “world’s first telecommunication company... Read more of this article
Local Jewelry Designer Inspired By Bermuda
Local jewelry designer, Elisa Stubbs, draws inspiration from the natural landscape of Bermuda for her jewelry collection ‘Airy Heights Design,’ and also uses unique Bermuda backdrops to showcase her jewelry online. According to her website, local shells and plants serve as one of her focal points and inspiration. “Each piece I create... Read more of this article
Video: January 23rd Bernews Morning Newsflash
Man arrested in connection with alleged sexual assault at Royal Bermuda Regiment, Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden questions Zane DeSilva’s resignation and issues surrounding scans & health cost, Zane DeSilva explains why he resigned from Cabinet, Horizon moves ICO launch date to February, jewelry designer Elisa Stubbs draws inspiration... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Decrease 0.5% In October 2017
After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 1.6% in October – the volume of retail sales decreased 0.5%, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. “Retailers of liquor stores registered the largest decline in sales volume of 13.6%. In contrast, motor vehicle dealers recorded the largest gain in sales... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader On Resignation, Health Costs
“The statement by the Premier announcing former Minister DeSilva’s resignation leaves a lot of unanswered questions,” Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden said, adding that “regardless of what the reason is for the resignation of Mr. DeSilva the people of Bermuda need to be assured that this will not lead to an increase in the cost... Read more of this article
