Category: News
Podcast: Elaine Butterfield On Role Of Charities
Bermuda would descend into chaos if it were not for the contribution of the charities on the Island. That is the view of Elaine Butterfield, the executive director of the Centre on Philanthropy, who speaks candidly in this latest edition of Bernews’ podcast about the future of the charitable sector. “The charitable sector in Bermuda facilitates... Read more of this article
“Silent Party” To Feature Music Via Headphones
On March 25th “Hush” will be held at Pier 6, with the ‘silent party’ offering a unique party atmosphere without any sound amplification, with all music being transmitted through wireless headphones worn by party goers. “Each headphone has three channels. The headphone changes color as the listener switch channels,”... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Beach Art Festival Winners
The Bermuda Beach Art Festival was held on Saturday, March 19 on beaches across the island, with the Best Overall Entry being named as “La Garza” by Tara Cassidy. A spokesperson said, “Despite predictions of rain, the Festival enjoyed near perfect conditions. “Even sharing Horseshoe Bay Beach with the Bermuda Triple challenge... Read more of this article
Audio: Sen. Daniels Explains Stance In Senate
Saying that he welcomes the opportunity to address their stance in the Senate today, Senator Marc Daniels said “our position today was to recognize what’s happened for the past week” and “to say we’re not just going to continue business as usual and give disrespect to what all of the people of this country had felt by basically... Read more of this article
Audio: Minister Fahy On Immigration Issue
“I acknowledged that perhaps, certainly from my point of view, I misjudged some of the deep sentiments in the community on the issue of immigration,” Minister Michael Fahy said, adding that “I think we’ve heard the message and we’ll live and learn from that.” The Minister’s comments follow after a multi day... Read more of this article
Ag Show Entry Deadline Extended To March 24
The deadline for entries to this year’s Bermuda Agricultural Show has been extended from the original date of March 18th to March 24th. “AG Show Ltd President Antwan Albouy is encouraging members of the community to take advantage of the week-long extension by getting their final entry forms in for the 2016 show,” the organisers said. “This... Read more of this article
Information Commissioner’s PATI 2015 Report
Information Commissioner Gitanjali S. Gutierrez submitted her first Annual Report for the first ten months of the Public Access to Information [PATI] Act, with the Annual Report covering the period from 1 April to 31 December 2015. The statement released with the report said, “Our Annual Report provides a snapshot of the first ten months of the PATI... Read more of this article
“Viability Of Liquefied Natural Gas In Bermuda”
Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons tabled a report titled “Viability of Liquefied Natural Gas [LNG] in Bermuda” in the House of Assembly today [March 21], saying it is another in the series of energy related reports that he will table “in order to consult, to provide information and solicit feedback from stakeholders and the... Read more of this article
Minister On Guarantees For Morgan’s Point
Minister of Finance Bob Richards spoke about the execution of various Government Guarantees on behalf of Morgan’s Point in relation to the financial close for the construction of the new hotel and condominium project to be managed as a member of the Ritz Carlton hotel and residences brands. Speaking in the House of Assembly today, Minister Richards... Read more of this article
Larry Mussenden Appointed As New DPP
Governor George Fergusson has announced the appointment of Mr Larry Mussenden as Director of Public Prosecutions in succession to Mr Rory Field. In making the appointment, Mr Fergusson has accepted the recommendation of the Judicial and Legal Services Committee. Mr Fergusson has said: “I am very pleased to make this appointment. Mr Mussenden... Read more of this article
Cathedral To Host Time Of “Prayer & Reflection”
The Bishop of Bermuda Nicholas Dill said that “in the light of the many complex discussions that have been had in Bermuda over the last 3 months, and in particular the tensions of the last week,” the Cathedral will be holding a “quiet time of prayer and reflection” on Wednesday. Bishop Dill said, “In the light of the many... Read more of this article
Audio: Government Withdraws Immigration Bill
The Bermuda Government officially withdrew the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Amendment Act 2016 this morning [March 21], with Junior Minister Sylvan Richards making the statement in the House of Assembly. Mr Richards said, “Mr. Speaker, I seek your indulgence to suspend standing order number 14, the order of business to enable me to withdraw... Read more of this article
