Archive for June 8th, 2010

100 Days Old: Our Thanks For Your Help

Slightly borrowing the practice of American Presidents, Bernews is pleased to announce we are 100 days old today. We are extremely pleased with all we have accomplished in our first 100 days, which has seen our traffic far exceed our expectations, and our statistical rankings climb extremely well. We are proudly 100% Bermudian run, and in many ways... Read more of this article

Media Group Presents Code Of Practice To Gov

The Media Group consisting of representatives from Inter-Island Communications, DeFontes Broadcasting Co, Bermuda Broadcasting Co, Bermuda Sun and the Royal Gazette submitted to government a Code of Practice today [June 8]. The group previously pledged to have a self-regulated Media Council up and running by September 14, 2010, and to jointly sign and... Read more of this article

Stop Pushing Young Gifted & Black Into Trades?

[Written by Colin Palmer] Responding to the article in the Sun by Tom Vesey, which I believe was written with “tongue in cheek”, I believe the subject needs addressing by the public. When young Bermudian males, in fact young males anywhere in the western world are growing up, they love to work with their hands; they love to know how things work... Read more of this article

Mitsubishi Pajero Jeep Stolen

In a rare but slightly increasing scenario in Bermuda, a car was stolen over the weekend. The police say that it appears that sometime between 8pm and 9:20pm on Saturday June 5th, an unknown culprit removed a blue Mitsubishi Pajero jeep license #07692 which was parked on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s Parish, near the junction with Lolly’s Well... Read more of this article

Trade a Tractor For A Stay At The Reefs Hotel

The Reefs Hotel is offering a free stay in exchange for a tractor. “Every morning, we rake and groom our private pink sand beach to keep it pristine for our guests. It takes quite a bit of manpower and the aid of a sturdy tractor,” says Ben Tutt, Managing Director of The Reefs Hotel & Club. “Unfortunately our tractor called it... Read more of this article

Mark Watson takes Genuine Risk to Bermuda

[Writen by Talbot Wilson] After putting his signature on the sponsorship agreement, Mark Watson called his friend and North Sails advisor Ken Read and said, “Ken, I think I’ve gone and done something kooky.” Kenny replied, “Knowing you, I don’t think so, but tell me what you’ve done.” Watson replied, “I’m going to sponsor and skipper... Read more of this article

Bermudian Killed In Australian Car Crash

A 25 year old Bermudian has been killed in a car crash in Australia. The crash occurred on Saturday June 5 morning [Friday June 4 evening local time], with the silver late-model Saab crashing into a tree in Nelly Bay, snapping the tree and dragging the stump for several feet before finally stopping. Bermudian Daniel Coyles, who was living in Magnetic... Read more of this article

Tyler Butterfield 5th In New Hampshire

On June 5th Bermudian Olympic triathlete Tyler Butterfield placed 5th in the Mooseman International Triathlon in Bristol, New Hampshire. The course consisted of a 1.2-mile fresh water lake swim in Newfound Lake, 56 mile bike two-loop course and a 13.1 mile run on the shores of Newfound Lake. He is pictured below pre race with his mother, legendary runner... Read more of this article

Two Bermudians Join Tall Ships For 25 Day Sail

Two Bermudians have joined the Tall Ship, Bark Europa today on her 25-day journey to Toronto, Canada, via the St. Lawrence river for the Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge 2010. They are Marine & Ports Services Senior Ferry Pilot, Demian Tucker, 36, and Junior Engine Driver, Torian Morrisey, 23. Mr. Tucker joined Marine & Ports Services... Read more of this article