Category: News
Police Respond To Disturbance, Theft & Burglary
Bermuda police responded to a number of reports recently, including that of a disturbance at The Rural Hill Plaza, a damaged taxi from which items were stolen, and a burglary in progress at a commercial property at Well Bottom in Southampton. Police also confirmed that the 19-year-old woman involved in a single vehicle collision on St. John’s Road... Read more of this article
Muse Chef “Most Popular” At Restaurant Weeks
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] presented its 2016 Restaurant Weeks People’s Choice Award to Muse’s Executive Chef Enworth Davis, after the chef proved “most popular at providing a Bermuda-inspired menu and dining experience during Restaurant Weeks,” according to a public poll and food reviewers. Muse also won the title last... Read more of this article
Photos/Review: Shine’s 60th Birthday Celebration
[Written by Glenn Fubler] There was a wonderful celebration of the 60th Birthday of Wendell ‘Shine’ Hayward at Fairmont Southampton Princess on Valentine’s Day. Coordinated by Shine’s two children; popular comedian Nadanja and daughter, Nishanthi – a teacher and actress; the event offered both a reflection on our shared past and the future... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Bay Concession Awarded: Chops Ltd
[Updated] The Ministry of Public Works announced that the tender for the Horseshoe Bay Concession has been awarded to Chops Ltd, with the company having been selected from a total of 16 bids. “The response we received for this was tremendous,” said the Minister of Public Works Craig Cannonier. “In total we received 16 bids for tender.” The... Read more of this article
Centre For Justice On Marriage & Referendum
“If the government is genuinely concerned about ‘doing the right thing’ and ensuring Bermuda meets international legal standards, it will not hold a referendum on the issue of marital equality or civil unions,” the Centre for Justice said today. This statement follows after the Preserve Marriage group said that “on such a controversial... Read more of this article
Walter Roban Urges OBA To Withdraw Proposal
“For the sake of stability we urge the OBA to withdraw this objectionable policy proposal,” as “the unendorsed actions of the OBA” will only serve to “increase the tensions in Bermuda” which are “rapidly approaching their boiling point,” Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said today. Planned... Read more of this article
Video: Island History Highlighted In Seniors Tour
A group of seniors toured areas including Friswells Hill, St Monica’s Mission, and Glebe Road today [Feb 18], learning about the rich history of the areas and about some of the prominent public figures that grew up there. The tour was arranged by the ADHT, Charles Jeffers served as the tour guide and Vaughan Davis, the owner of Island Express Mini... Read more of this article
Cast A Vote For The Team BDA Youth AC Logo
Team BDA needs a logo for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup and is asking the public to help select the final version. The voting process is now open on Bernews Facebook page to determine which logo best represents the national pride associated with Team BDA’s entry in the 2017 Youth America’s Cup. The logo will appear on Team BDA fan merchandise,... Read more of this article
Elliot Primary Students Clean Up Devonshire
On Friday, Elliot Primary School and Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] teamed up to clean up parts of Devonshire, with the school children leading by example in giving their time to help clean up the island. Students picked up trash in the Vesey Street, Penhurst Park, and Devon Springs areas, combining for a full community effort. Leading up to the event,... Read more of this article
“Step Into The Blue” Ocean Vet Launch Event
On the 18th of March the Ocean Vet team will be taking over Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton for what they said will be the “biggest party of the year” where “around 300 people will join the Ocean Vet team and special guests to celebrate the completion of this very special TV series.” “Barr’s Bay will be transformed into... Read more of this article
PM: ‘Government Should Call A Referendum’
“On such a controversial issue” the Bermuda Government “should call a referendum in order to assess and reflect the prevailing community interest in Bermuda and determine what, if any, legislation should be passed,” the Preserve Marriage group said. This latest statement from PM follows after extensive public dialogue on the... Read more of this article
Column: Questions For Preserve Marriage Group
[Opinion column written by Jason Benevides] After reading Bernews’ report on the Preserve Marriage [“PM”] news conference on Feb 4th, I feel compelled to comment on and raise some questions in response to the statements PM made. The first speaker at the PM press conference was Dr. Henry Dowling who stated that “Representatives of Preserve Marriage... Read more of this article
