Category: News
Ministry: Airport Project Financial Comparison
The Ministry of Finance released a Financial Comparison Report on the airport redevelopment project, saying “the purpose of this paper is to provide additional information to the public about the financial characteristics of various procurement options available for the Airport Redevelopment Project and the benefits of the procurement option selected... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Graffiti At Black Watch Pass
Police have launched an investigation into graffiti placed on a wall in the area of Black Watch Pass and are asking the public to come forward with any information. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of graffiti that has been placed on a wall in the area of Black Watch Pass in Pembroke. “An active investigation... Read more of this article
Video: Official Opening Of TABS Flagship Store
The official opening of the TABS flagship store took place recently, with Premier Michael Dunkley and the CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority Bill Hanbury on hand to cut the ribbon. “I’m delighted to be here celebrating this really great achievement,” Mr Hanbury said. “It is the achievement of a young Bermudian entrepreneur and... Read more of this article
Video: Chefs Samuelsson & Wilson Hold Demo
Chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Marcus’ Executive Chef Herb Wilson put their skills on display for the public yesterday evening [Aug 30] with a sunset cooking demonstration held at the Hamilton Princess Beach Club. During the demo, the chefs prepared dishes, including Frogmore Stew, which then was served for dinner along with deviled eggs, fish chowder... Read more of this article
Student Completes Internship At Real Estate Firm
A young talented Bermudian has just completed a rewarding Summer Internship Program at real estate company, Rego Sotheby’s International Realty [Rego SIR]. Teenager Kyle Croke, a student at CedarBridge Academy, completed the eight-week program in style with impressive contributions made throughout the company this summer. Danielle Spurling, who along... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Politics & Race In Bermuda
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] It seems whenever the OBA is looking for votes they begin speaking about the need to engage with the community. What they really seem to be saying, in obvious clumsiness, is that they are trying to appear to care about and subsequently appeal to the black Bermudian community. On November 18, 2011 then Opposition... Read more of this article
Ubersoca Donate Cabins For Fundraiser Walk
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre announced their partnership with Ubersoca Cruise for this year’s 20th anniversary BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, with the team at Ubersoca Cruise donating two cabins for a 5 day, 4-night cruise experience aboard the Norwegian Pearl. “The Ubersoca Cruise is the first and only full cruise ship charter... Read more of this article
Photos: Oracle Team Clean Up At East End
Members of Oracle Team USA — the America’s Cup defending champions — spent today helping to clean up East End Primary school saying they “really feel like this is our home” so when they have a chance get out in the community and help out, they want to take it. Education Minister Wayne Scott said, “It’s just amazing,... Read more of this article
Minister Extends Condolences: Guishard Family
[Updated] The Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards joined those in the community in extending condolences following the passing of Phillip Guishard. The Sports Minister said, “On behalf of the Premier, the Government and my Colleagues, I wish to extend sincerest sympathies to the family of the late Phillip Guishard, one of the... Read more of this article
Trott, Lawrence & Barboza Receive Scholarships
The Paget Parish Council announced the recipients of its Paget Parish Undergraduate Scholarship for Paget students studying abroad, with Tashae Trott, Rachel Lawrence and Phoebe Barboza all receiving scholarships this year. “The Council has provided approximately $340,000 in scholarships to Paget university students over the past 14 years. Scholarships... Read more of this article
Podcast: Baron On Crime, Road Safety & More
In this latest Bernews podcast, we speak to the Minister of National Security Jeff Baron who revealed than gang membership has dropped by more than 150 people. Yet, he says, gangs are still changing and recruiting – sometimes even from schools. The Minister talks about his plans for restorative justice – which focuses on both the needs of the... Read more of this article
Column: Classical Liberalism & Political Ideology
[Opinion column written by BPSU President Jason Hayward] Recently Marc Bean, the Leader of the Progressive Labour Party did something that was rare in Bermuda; he spoke openly about his political ideology. Dialogue by our leaders on political ideology has been lacking in our society for some time now so it was interesting to hear Marc Bean present his... Read more of this article
