Category: News
2019 BILTIR Scholarship Awarded To Zya Fraser
The Bermuda International Long-Term Insurers & Reinsurers [BILTIR] continues to make a positive impact in the local community by awarding its fourth scholarship to University-bound Bermudian student Zya Fraser. “The announcement came on July 19 at the Association of Bermuda International Companies Education Awards luncheon. The scholarship... Read more of this article
7 Graduate From Restaurant Server Programme
Recently, the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, Lovitta Foggo recognized the latest graduates of the Department of Workforce Development’s [DWD] Restaurant Server Programme. During a brief ceremony at the Ministry Offices, Minister Foggo officially presented seven individuals with their Restaurant Server Certificate and official Pins... Read more of this article
Ascendant Group Shareholders Approve Sale
The shareholders of Ascendant Group — the parent company of BELCO — today approved the sale of the Company to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. A spokesperson said, “Ascendant Group Limited, a publicly traded provider of energy and energy-related services, today announced that at the special general meeting of the shareholders... Read more of this article
Video: August 9th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Government plans to reform healthcare system, Regulatory Authority warns of online MovieFlix signup scam, people urged to stop ‘disgusting behaviour’, Airport seeking used luggage to help testing, Nahki Wells returns to QPR on loan, NOAA boosts chance for above-normal hurricane season, and 1940s Bermuda Mermaid Poster sells for $5,750 are some... Read more of this article
1940s Bermuda Mermaid Poster Sells For $5,750
A Pan Am poster, created in the 1940s, led the way for designs promoting Bermuda as a travel destination at Swann Auction Galleries’ Vintage Poster auction in New York on August 7, selling for almost $6,000. A spokesperson for the gallery explained, “Bermuda by Clipper/Pan American World Airways, by Boris Artzybasheff [1899-1965], had expected... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist Injured In Hamilton Parish Crash
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish early this morning [Aug 9] that involved a motorcyclist crashing into a wall and suffering injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:35am Friday, August 9th police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle... Read more of this article
2019 National Dance Foundation Scholarships
Five talented young Bermudian dancers have been awarded scholarships by the National Dance Foundation of Bermuda Fund. At the presentation this week, Senator Crystal Caesar, long time member of the Foundation, said that the scholarship legacy began in 1962 with the Bermuda Ballet Association. In 2005 the National Dance Foundation took on the responsibility... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Responds To Govt’s Health Plan
“The Minister’s feigned concern about the cost of health care has been negated by her government’s reversal of controls and caps implemented by the OBA administration,” Shadow Health Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin said in response to Minister of Health Kim Wilson announcing the Government’s decision to “fundamentally reform the basic health... Read more of this article
People Urged To Stop ‘Disgusting Behaviour’
After another incident in which waste collection staff had to deal with “human and animal waste” placed in residential garbage bags, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch has urged people ”who are engaging in this type of disgusting behaviour to stop.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Public Works... Read more of this article
RA Warns Of Online MovieFlix SignUp Scam
The Regulatory Authority is warning people about an online scam, with an article claiming that Netflix ‘lost thousands of Bermudian users this week because of the new competing service,’ and urging people to sign up for MovieFlix, with the RA explaining that the scam is actually “designed to steal credit card details.” The RA... Read more of this article
NOAA Boosts Chance For Above-Normal Season
NOAA has increased the likelihood of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season to 45%, which is up from the 30% forecast in the outlook issued in May. “NOAA forecasters monitoring oceanic and atmospheric patterns say conditions are now more favorable for above-normal hurricane activity since El Nino has now ended. Two named storms have formed... Read more of this article
Football: Nahki Wells Returns To QPR On Loan
Bermuda’s Nahki Wells has rejoined Queens Park Rangers [QPR] on a season-long loan from Burnley. The club’s announcement said, “The 29-year-old striker netted nine goals for the R’s in 2018/19 and he is delighted to return to W12. “It’s great to be back,” he said. “I’m extremely excited to get my head down and play some football. “I... Read more of this article
