Archive for September 6th, 2011

Police Investigate Reports Of Gunshot

At approximately 10:30pm this evening [Sept.6], the police appeared to respond to a report of a possible gunshot in the area by the Devonshire Recreation Club. Bernews unofficially understands that no one was injured. The lack of police cordon tape in the area indicates officers most likely did not find evidence that a gun was fired. We will update... Read more of this article

Police Investigation After Graveyard Incidents

The police have confirmed they are investigating reports of graves being “disturbed” at the St. John’s Church graveyard in Pembroke. A police spokesman said, “Around 11am on Thursday, August 25th police responded to an incident at the St. John’s Church graveyard in Pembroke.” “It appears that seven graves were disturbed... Read more of this article

Video/Photo: Hurricane Katia From Space

External cameras aboard the International Space Station captured new video of Hurricane Katia as it moved northwest across the western Atlantic north of Puerto Rico at 10:35am EDT today [Sept.6]. Katia has strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane packing winds of 125 miles an hour. Katia was a tropical storm gathering energy over the Atlantic... Read more of this article

Government Advisory On Hurricane Katia

The Government issued an advisory this afternoon [Sept.6] following the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] issuing a Tropical Storm Watch. The St. George’s ferry has been suspended until further notice, and lifeguards at Horseshoe Bay erected the red flag signaling that no one is to enter the water due to “extremely dangerous” swells and rip... Read more of this article

Football: Bermuda Lose 2-1 To Guyana

[Updated] The Bermuda Football Association named the squad who will take on Guyana this evening [Sept.6] in the World Cup CONCACAF qualifiers of Group 2. The game will be played in Guyana, starting at 9pm Bermuda time. Head coach, Devarr Boyles will make one change to the starting 11; John Barry Nusum will be in the starting lineup, while Tyrell Burgess... Read more of this article

Videos: 2011 Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride

Close to 100 people turned out for the 8th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian this past weekend. The ride is organised by the September 5th Foundation, which raises funds for the education of the children whose parents and grandparents were lost during the tragic events of Hurricane Fabian. Eight years ago four people who were... Read more of this article

Cycling: Team Madison Sweep Top Three Places

Brian Drea of Team Madison extended his lead in the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s points series competition by leading home a Madison sweep of the top three places in Sunday’s [Sept.4] race at Southside. Bermuda’s Junior Caribbean Cycling Champion Dominic Mayho was second and Adam Harbutt third. The 40.6-mile race started with a loop that... Read more of this article

Videos: Labour Day Walking, Running, Jr Races

The annual Labour Day Road Race was held yesterday [Sept.5], and saw Sean Trott and Deon Breary win the 5 Mile Road Race, with teenager Juma Mouchette was the second runner across the line in a time of 30:48, while Christina Dotson was the second female finisher in a time of 36:12. Sinclair Smith took the 2011 Labour Day Walking Race Title, while Jahmari... Read more of this article

BHB Imaging System: Cervical Cancer Screening

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] Pathology Department, based in the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, announced today [Sept.6] the implementation of the ThinPrep Imaging System with Dual Review for cervical cancer screening. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this process is the most accurate type of testing currently available for cervical... Read more of this article

Bermuda Signs 28th TIEA With South Africa

Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement [TIEA] with South Africa, marking Bermuda’s 28th TIEA signing. Premier Cox said, “Today I signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with the Republic of South Africa. South Africa’s Minister of Finance the Hon. Pravin Gordhan signed the TIEA in South... Read more of this article

Simpson Charged With Ida James Murder

This morning [Sept.6] 53-year-old Norris Albert Simpson was charged in Magistrates Court with the murder of Ida James. Mr Simpson, represented by Elizabeth Christopher, was not required to enter a plea, as the matter can only be heard in the Supreme Court. He was remanded in custody, set to reappear on September 20th. Ms James, 66, was found dead at... Read more of this article

Digicel Donates Back To School Kits

Digicel has donated its popular back to school kits to two worthy organizations, just in time for the back to school season. A LOTT of Sista Love received kits as part of its “Back to School Drive,” which aims to provide school kits to children in need. The IMPACT Mentoring Academy also received school kits for all of its students, in continued... Read more of this article