Category: News
Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For August 2016
Bernews posted more than 50 videos during the month of August 2016, and the top 10 most viewed on Youtube included the BikeSpaBda automated bike wash service, the boat fire in Sandys, the Around the Island Powerboat race, Dr. Quito Swan speaking on Marcus Garvey’s legacy, the Rio Olympics, a performance by TROIKA, the Fierce Funk Fitness, Governor... Read more of this article
BTA: Live Local Entertainment On The Beach
[Part of the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s ‘Tourism Forward’ series] Horseshoe Bay and Tobacco Bay will be vibrant with live, local entertainment this Labour Day holiday weekend. Since midsummer more local entertainers have been performing at public beaches thanks to a Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] grant process that invests in applicants... Read more of this article
Expanded Venues For Civil Marriage Ceremonies
The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising the public that the Registry General has expanded the venue options where civil marriage ceremonies can be held. A spokesperson said, “Under the Marriage Act 1944, civil marriage ceremonies were only permitted to be conducted within the Registrar’s Office. “However, with the passing of the Marriage... Read more of this article
Court: Man Denies Intruding On Female’s Privacy
Appearing in the Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment session today [Sept 1], a 32-year-old man denied intruding on the privacy of a female. The defendant pleaded not guilty to intruding on the privacy of a female in July. His trial was set for October 2016, and the Court ordered that he be remanded in custody. [Note: Due to legal reasons there are very... Read more of this article
Inquiry Into Proposed BELCO Metering Change
The Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Grant Gibbons, has sought an inquiry into BELCO’s proposal to adjust the specific rate for net metering and change the Commercial Renewable System Excess Energy Rate [CSEER] Programme. “The Minister’s request for an inquiry comes under Section 5 [1] of the Energy Act 2009, and results from regulatory... Read more of this article
Premier Attends Meetings In United Kingdom
Earlier today, Premier Michael Dunkley held meetings at No. 9 Downing Street with Robin Walker, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Exiting the European Union. “Discussions were frank in terms of having a direct understanding of Britain’s exit from the European Union [Brexit] and what a likely relationship is moving forward,”... Read more of this article
Court: 39-Year-Old Denies Importing Cannabis
Appearing in the Supreme Court Monthly Arraignments today [Sept 1], a 39-year-old Canadian resident was remanded in custody after he denied importing cannabis. Marcus Snow pleaded not guilty to importing cannabis and possessing cannabis with intent to supply on 8th July 2016. Snow was given a trial date in November and was remanded into custody. [Note:... Read more of this article
Queen Group Move Into New Offices After Fire
The Queen Group — operator of Bermuda Executive Services Ltd, Atlantic Caregiving Ltd, Island Shippers, Atlantic Media and Atlantic Relocators — has moved into new permanent offices located on the third floor of Cedar House, 41 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton. Dawn Zuill, President of The Queen Group said: “We are thrilled to have a new permanent... Read more of this article
Man Arrested After Paint Splashed On Cars
[Updated] Police have launched an investigation after paint was splashed on multiple cars in parking lots today, with the police saying “initial information suggests that three cars were vandalised at Dellwood Middle School, 11 cars at Elliot parking lot [on the corner of Brunswick Street and Dundonald Street] and four cars at Par-La-Ville parking... Read more of this article
Lombard To Expand Operations In Bermuda
Lombard International announced the appointment of Phil Trussell as Senior Managing Director, saying that he will “lead the expansion of its life insurance operations in Bermuda.” “As we continue to implement our strategy to serve the global high net worth market, our organization in Bermuda is ideally positioned to bring our platform... Read more of this article
Roof Wetting Held For Belvedere Residences
Yesterday [Aug 31], the Chairman of West Hamilton Holdings Michael Collier hosted a traditional roof wetting ceremony for their Belvedere Residences, located on Pitts Bay Road. Premier Michael Dunkley and Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Bob Richards were both on hand to participate in the event. Belvedere Residences is an executive condominium... Read more of this article
Video: Caines To Host Back to School Event
The Caines Brothers in conjunction with Five Star Barbershop are getting set to present their annual Back to School Extravaganza on Tuesday, September 6th; offering free haircuts for boys, free hair braiding for girls, and free school supplies for students The event will see each student receive a book bag filled with supplies for school, with motivational... Read more of this article
