Category: News
BHeC: 2100 Employees Regain Health Insurance
The Bermuda Health Council [BHeC] enforcement of the Health Insurance Act, in 2015, “resulted in more than 2,100 employees regaining their health insurance coverage and the collection of more than $700,000 in health premiums,” BHeC said today. “The Health Council monitors and enforces employer compliance with the Health Insurance... Read more of this article
20-Year-Old Woman Still In ICU After Collision
A 20-year-old woman remains listed in critical condition in the ICU following a collision on Monday morning [Feb 1] in Southampton, with an investigation into the accident underway. A police spokesperson said, “The 20 year old woman involved in the road traffic accident that took place on Monday morning is still listed in critical condition... Read more of this article
18-Yr-Old Arrested In Connection With Robbery
An 18-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the robbery that took place at the Tigermarket in Hamilton Parish on Monday night, the police confirmed today. Following the robbery, the police said the suspect got an undisclosed amount of cash, and as he was leaving he “ran over” the female cashier. A police spokesperson said, “Police... Read more of this article
“Views On Reform To Be Taken Into Account”
“We will continue to consult the Territories in order for their views on reform to be taken into account,” Britain’s Minister for Europe said in response to a question asking if the views of Britain’s Overseas Territories are represented during the renegotiation of the UK’s relationship with Europe. Prime Minister David... Read more of this article
Butterfield Introduce $2 ‘Statement Imaging’ Fee
Saying they adjust service fees “based on a variety of factors, including changes in customers’ channel usage preferences and associated transaction volumes,” the Bank of Butterfield has amended their fee structure, including introducing a $2 charge for “statement imaging.” A Bernews reader emailed in about the $2 charge, and... Read more of this article
80 Minute Video: Airport Redevelopment Meeting
A public meeting on the “social and environmental issues” surrounding the airport redevelopment project was held last night [Feb 2] at Clearwater Middle School in St David’s. The event announcement said, “Aecon Group Inc., a prospective partner of the Government of Bermuda in the redevelopment of the L.F. Wade International... Read more of this article
Commission Appointments “Formally Revoked”
[Updated] According to a press statement from Government House, “on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition,” the Governor has “formally revoked the appointments” of Wayne Furbert and Walton Brown as the Opposition appointed members of the Boundaries Commission, and has appointed Michael Scott and Jamahl Simmons. The statement... Read more of this article
BSF Wins “Vessel Operator Of The Year” Award
During the closing session of the Sail Training International Conference in Quebec, which concluded last Saturday, the Bermuda Sloop Foundation received the ‘Vessel Operator of the Year – Small Vessels’ award for 2015. The Foundation has received the award once before, in 2007. The Citation reads as follows: Vessel Operator of the Year [Small... Read more of this article
Update On Importation Of Glyphosate Products
The Ministry of Health Seniors and Environment said they will “permit the importation of Ready To Use glyphosate products” and the “ban on concentrated forms of glyphosate will continue.” A Ministry spokesperson said, “At the request of the International Agency for Research on Cancer [IARC], the specialized cancer agency... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Robbery
The police are appealing for witnesses to the robbery that took place last night at the Esso Tigermarket in Hamilton Parish, particularly anyone who may have “seen a male lurking” in the area of Radnor Road and North Shore Road between 7:30pm and 8pm. Last night the police said the suspect got an undisclosed amount of cash, and as he was... Read more of this article
Students Involved In ‘Melee’ On North Street
On Monday police received several calls about a “large group of school age students fighting on North Street in Pembroke,” and the police said “some of the students that were involved in the melee appeared to be brandishing weapons such as bats and pipes.” A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 4pm on Monday police... Read more of this article
Photos: College’s “Live, Love, Eat” Presentation
Hundreds of students visited Bermuda College last week as part of Science Week, participating in a number of interactive science experiments, while ‘Live, Love, Eat’ presentations with Chef Teneika Eve drew standing room only crowds. Science Week Chair Dr. Trescot Wilson said, “It’s been a very good week, and we were impressed by the... Read more of this article
