Category: News
$18 Million Investigation: 41-Year-Old Arrested
The police confirmed they are conducting a “criminal investigation into an allegation of misappropriation of funds amounting to approximately $18 million” in the Par La Ville Hotel matter, and a 41-year-old male from Smiths Parish “has been arrested on suspicion of theft.” $18 Million Loan Not Paid Back MIF, an overseas company,... Read more of this article
BHeC: Registration Of Health Service Providers
The Bermuda Health Council announced the first voluntary registration of the Island’s health service providers [businesses] is complete, and said the names and compliance reports of the providers who have registered with the Health Council can be found on their website www.bhec.bm “There are approximately 320 health service providers on the... Read more of this article
Video: ’10 Most’ Spotlights Brunson & Ray-Rivers
The “10 Most Fascinating People of Bermuda 2015″ series continues today with the sixth video release featuring Jon Brunson and Debi Ray-Rivers of SCARS. Host Lisa Pickering introduces the pair by saying, “Like many survivors of child sexual abuse, Debi Ray-Rivers would see her perpetrator freely walking the streets, serving as a constant reminder... Read more of this article
Chief Justice: Opening Of Bermuda’s Legal Year
“One of the main challenges facing any legal community in a financial centre dominated by international business interests is mastering the art of maintaining the extremely delicate balance between the interests of the moneyed few and the wage-dependent many,” Chief Justice Ian Kawaley said, adding that, “Disparities of wealth, both... Read more of this article
Food Review: ‘Harlem Meets Bermuda’ Event
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] It was the name Melba Wilson that lured me into attending the Harlem Meets Bermuda event at Marcus’. I had first heard of Melba when I watched one of my favourite shows – Throwdown with Bobby Flay. The Iron Chef challenged Melba to a chicken and waffles throwdown on season four and walked away with his tail between... Read more of this article
Column: Expedient Targets For Political Agendas
[Column written by Ross Webber] It didn’t take long for 2016 to deliver a blunt reminder this is the year of a US presidential election. Along with a raft of very positive news rung in by the New Year — Bermuda’s consecutive GDP growth, increased consumer confidence, and rising company incorporations — January also brought a wake-up... Read more of this article
Podcast: Greenrock On ‘Changing Mindsets’
In our latest podcast, Bernews talks to Jonathan Starling, who was recently appointed as the executive director of Greenrock, and Eugene Dean, who has been appointed to the charity’s board. They talk about the need for leadership in the area of sustainability, but also how it is everyone’s responsibility to do their part. Mr Starling said: “I... Read more of this article
IBC Inc. To Acquire IBC Bermuda From BAS
US-based firm IBC Inc. and a group of private investors including Glen Smith, Theo Klimatsidas, and Joe Costigan, Jr. today [Jan 25] announced that they have entered into an agreement to acquire IBC Ltd. in Bermuda. “Mr. Smith and Joe Costigan, Sr. were part of the original management team who started the local IBC Ltd. company in 1987 in partnership... Read more of this article
Concern Over Shelly Bay Development Plan
There are “concerning issues” regarding the development plans for Shelly Bay Beach and Park, and the public is urged to take a look at these plans and the full list of proposals that are waiting in the wings and evaluate their impact for free public use of Shelly Bay Beach and Park. This is according to area resident Cheryl-Ann Griffin,... Read more of this article
Preserve Marriage: “Growing Public Concern”
According to Preserve Marriage — the group behind the petition opposing same sex marriage — there is “growing public concern about the new stipulations that Hamilton Princess is placing on those who support traditional marriage both locally and overseas.” In November of last year, the group released a statement saying they would be hosting... Read more of this article
Berkeley Students’ Accomplishments Highlighted
The Berkeley Institute said they are pleased to congratulate eleven S2 students who sat the IGCSE exam in English Language in November 2015. These students experienced some exposure to the IGCSE curriculum during M3 with tutorials for the exams at The Berkeley Institute. Upon entry into The Berkeley Institute, they completed the programme in an accelerated... Read more of this article
Column: Marc Bean Is “Definition Of A Leader”
[Opinion column written by Makai Dickerson] What is a leader? The answer to that question varies from person to person. For me it is deeply rooted in the foundation of shared values and ideals. While none of us can claim to be perfect, in my opinion we should hold leaders to the values of honesty, courage and a willingness to put the people above personal... Read more of this article
