Category: News
Video: Minister Fahy On Uighurs & Immigration
In order for the Uighurs to be able to leave Bermuda they need to become British Overseas Territory Citizens which is in the “hands of the British Government” and is “not an issue that we are able to fix in Bermuda,” Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said today. Uighurs In 2009, four Uighurs were released from the US detention... Read more of this article
Chamber’s “Wishlist” For Upcoming Budget
“The only way to continue to reduce the budget deficit is to work at both increasing revenues and reducing expenses simultaneously,” Chamber of Commerce President John Wight said. Speaking in advance of Friday’s upcoming budget, Mr Wight said, “Government has a very challenging job to narrow the 2016 / 2017 year deficit in order to meet... Read more of this article
Catherine Zeta-Jones Recommends Bermuda
Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones recently enjoyed time at Elbow Beach and the Hamilton Princess, sharing photos of Bermuda on on social media, attracting thousands of “likes” and “shares”. A post by Ms. Zeta-Jones on Facebook recommending Bermuda earned thousands of ‘likes’ in less than 24 hours, while posts on... Read more of this article
Vasco Welcomes News Of Immigration Changes
The Vasco da Gama Club and Portuguese Cultural Association said they welcome the news that the Government plans to amend the immigration laws, saying the Portuguese community and other long-term residents “have strong roots in Bermuda” and these changes will “strengthen our Bermuda community” and “allow people to call Bermuda... Read more of this article
Driver Injured In Collision In Spanish Point
[Updated] At approximately noon today [Feb 17] there was a collision in the Spanish Point area, which saw a car driver crash into a wall. Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and ambulance personnel all responded to the scene, and the driver appears to have been taken away by the ambulance. Further details are limited at this time, however we... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Senate Now Majority Female
Following the most recent appointment, Bermuda’s Senate is now majority female [54.54%], with the Upper House having six female Senators, including Carol Anne Bassett, Joan Dillas-Wright, Kim Wilkerson, Renee Ming, Lynne Woolridge, and Georgia Marshall. The change to a majority female Senate follows after the Progressive Labour Party appointed Kim... Read more of this article
OBMI Selected For Airport Development Project
Aecon Construction Group Inc. announced the engagement of the Bermuda office of OBMI as local architects for phase one of the airport redevelopment project. “The appointment of OBMI follows an extensive competitive selection process that included Request for Qualifications [RFQ], Request for Proposals [RFP], presentation and interview stages,”... Read more of this article
ESA Astronaut Showcases Bermuda From Space
European Space Agency [ESA] astronaut Tim Peake took the time to highlight Bermuda from above today [Feb 17], showcasing the island and its surrounding blue waters from space, garnering more than 300 retweets in just two hours. Peake is currently in the midst of a six month mission aboard the International Space Station [ISS]. According to the European... Read more of this article
Photos: Saltus Holds Careers Fair For Students
Saltus Grammar School held a Careers Fair yesterday [Feb 16], with some 35 companies attending, representing a wide spectrum of Bermuda businesses and industries. “The focus is on careers this week at Saltus, with the 2016 Careers Fair taking place in the Alumni Hall. Thirty-five companies participated, representing a wide spectrum of Bermuda-based... Read more of this article
Column: MP Roban On OBA & Labour Relations
[Opinion column written by Walter Roban] The OBA Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy needs to take responsibility for the outright destruction he is responsible for of labour relations in Bermuda. The Minister appears to have had a fit of delusion about the impact the recent court case he instituted against virtually all of the Bermuda’s unions... Read more of this article
Column: Min. Crockwell On Economic Conditions
[Opinion column written by Minister Shawn Crockwell] I gave a speech in the House of Assembly last week that was received so warmly by my colleagues that I thought I would share a shortened version with all interested Bermudians though Bernews. Bermuda’s adverse economic conditions did not start in 2012 when the One Bermuda Alliance became the Government.... Read more of this article
Two Men Arrested In Connection With ATM Thefts
The police arrested two men in connection with a series of thefts from ATMs in Pembroke and Warwick, the police said this evening. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has arrested two men in connection with a series of thefts from ATM’s in Pembroke and Warwick, over the last few days. “The investigation into this matter... Read more of this article
