Archive for September 23rd, 2010

3rd Gun Incident Today: Man Shot

[Still updating as of Friday afternoon] In what is a literally a hail of gunfire today, Bernews understands there was a shooting minutes ago [Sept 23] in Pembroke. We have no official confirmation, but understand someone may have been shot in this incident. We have limited details at this time but will update as able. The first incident today occurred... Read more of this article

Product Recall: Similac Powder Infant Formulas

The Department of Health today [Sept 23] confirmed that Bermuda is included in the list of countries affected by the Similac powder infant formulas that have been recalled by the US manufacturer. The recall was initiated due to the possibility of the presence of beetle parts in the product. A Health spokesperson said that it is likely that some of the... Read more of this article

More Post Igor Updates: Trash, BELCO, Cable

Rugby League Starts This Weekend

This weekend sees the start of the start of the Bermuda Rugby League campaign for all the clubs. First up at 2pm, Renegades will be taking on Police, who came so close to winning the title last season. Games between the two teams have always been close, high scoring encounters and this one promises to be much the same. Next up is the Presidents Cup... Read more of this article

Shootout This Morning On North Shore

[Updated: 2 firearm incidents this morning] Bernews understands there was been a shooting minutes ago this morning [Sept 23] on North Shore by First Church of God. Whether anyone has sustained injuries or not we do not know at this early stage. We are on the scene now, as are the Police, we have limited details at this time but will update as able through... Read more of this article

Photos: ‘Bermudian’ Ferry Boat Stuck On Land

Despite manpower, digging of trenches, five boats assisting and a high tide, the MV Bermudian is still stuck on the rocks as of this morning [Sept 23]. As Bernews first reported during Hurricane Igor, the Government ferry boat broke free from its moorings in St George’s, and was getting battered against the shoreline on Sunday afternoon and evening. MV... Read more of this article

Photo Report: Beach Repairs After Igor

Yesterday [Sept 22] we took a tour of some of Bermuda’s South Shore beaches to see what state they were in after the passing of Hurricane Igor this past weekend. Our first stop was Elbow Beach in Paget where we found Island Construction machinery pushing sand up to the exposed cliff that previously was the public entrance. Parks Department had... Read more of this article