Category: News
Change Of Plans For Shelly Bay Development
The Ministry of Public Works has told the community members that objected to the Shelly Bay development plans that there will be a change of plans, and the community members have expressed their appreciation, saying they “are grateful to all of the residents who recognized that the creation of this parking lot would restrict their freedoms of... Read more of this article
Video: Team Oracle Capsize During Training
All crew are safe and the Oracle Team USA AC45S test platform is secure back at base following a capsize during training in Bermuda on Wednesday afternoon. “It was a great day for training, sunny, 15-20 knots of wind,” said skipper Jimmy Spithill. “So it was a great afternoon of sailing until we capsized. “The boat didn’t tip over through... Read more of this article
February 2016: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletter, social media and app each morning, giving readers a taste of the island to start their day. Always popular, February’s top photos attracted thousands of likes and shares on social media, and judging by the number of readers’ “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included... Read more of this article
One Man Protest Outside North Rock Restaurant
A one-man protest took place outside of North Rock Restaurant on South Road this afternoon [March 2] with the protest, which resulted in the police being called, centered around some form of issue alleged to involve pay stubs. The protester, who identified himself as Carlos Swan, told Bernews, “My boss wants to call the police to get my pay stub.... Read more of this article
Ground Lease Finalized For St George’s Hotel
[Updated] “The Bermuda Government and Desarrollos Hotel Group have finalized the hotel ground lease that paves the way for the ground breaking of the $150 million St. Regis Luxury Development,” Premier Michael Dunkley announced today Speaking at a press conference, the Premier said, “On October 20th last year, we announced that the... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Collision
[Updated] Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision that resulted in the death of 21-year-old Ezariah Matthie, saying they “are particularly keen to speak with a man who was at the scene at the time of the accident, but left the area before his details could be recorded.” A police spokesperson said, “Police continue... Read more of this article
Interview With “Leap Year Baby” Lisa Reed
[Written by Randall Lister] Planning birthday celebrations can be stressful for anyone, but for persons that are “leap year babies”, birthday celebrations bring about even more unique considerations. Unique considerations, such as: Should they celebrate their birthday every year or only on leap years, or [in the years when it is not a leap year],... Read more of this article
Photos: Super Yacht “Sirona III” In St George’s
The 185-foot super-yacht Sirona III is presently docked in St. George’s, with the luxury vessel reportedly owned by billionaire Micky Arison, who is the chairman of Carnival Corporation and owner of the NBA team Miami Heat. According to Yachtcharterfleet.com, “Sirona III’s interior configuration has been designed to comfortably accommodate... Read more of this article
Bermuda One Of “World’s Friendliest Islands”
Bermuda has been ranked as one of the “world’s friendliest islands” by Travel + Leisure in their 2016 World’s Best Awards survey, with the publication quoting Mark Twain’s observation of Bermuda as “that happy little paradise.” The article says, “Even Mark Twain—who called this British territory his second... Read more of this article
Another Gathering Over Immigration Scheduled
The Immigration Reform Action Group is calling for people to gather on the grounds of the House of Parliament this Friday [March 4], asking people to “show the Government that there is not just a handful of Bermudians that are concerned about the proposed immigration legislation.” The announcement on social media said, “Black Friday!... Read more of this article
Column: Pull Back Proposal Until Next Election
[Opinion column written by Makai Dickerson] I took the time to really digest the “Pathway to Status” bill proposed by the One Bermuda Alliance Government. I did so as to not react emotionally, but to gain the facts of the matter and base my opinion on reason and truth. In doing so I have come to my conclusion and wish to share it with my... Read more of this article
Column: “Our Population Is Shrinking Rapidly”
[Opinion column written by Minister Michael Fahy] Bermuda faces a demographic crisis. Our population is shrinking rapidly and, as it shrinks, the tax bill that the younger, working population must pay to fund such things as health care and pensions for seniors, increases dramatically. Many independent commentators such as the Fiscal Responsibility Panel,... Read more of this article
