Archive for August, 2010

Bodybuilding Team For Aruba Chosen

Bermuda’s team for the 2010 IFBB Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships has been announced. The competitors were chosen from the class winners of the 2010 Bermuda Night of Champions contest held recently [view photos here]. The event will be held from September 22nd – September 26th in Aruba. Bermuda has a long history of... Read more of this article

Owen Siese Finishes 6th in Singapore

15 year old Sandys Boat Club sailor, Owen Siese, finished in 6th place overall at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. Siese and the other 28 participants in the male singlehanded Byte CII dinghy completed their twelfth and final race in typical light and shifty conditions. The last race was a “Medal Race” and is similar to the... Read more of this article

Meeting Set For St George’s Market

There will be a meeting for all interested potential vendors for a planned new street market in St. George’s on Thursday, September 2nd at Penno’s Wharf Cruise Terminal in St. George’s at 6:30 p.m. The idea and concept behind the market is to help assist the Old Town, and attract locals to shop in the area. The organizer says: We... Read more of this article

Fatal Drowning in Hamilton Parish

A few minutes after 7pm tonight [Aug 25] the Police responded to a “report of a marine incident” at Green Bay Road in Hamilton Parish. The Police say that it appears that members of the community saw a man in the water in a non-responsive state in the waters off Green Bay Dock. The 40-year-old Hamilton Parish man was pronounced dead on... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Joins Hurricane Danielle

In addition to Hurricane Danielle, a tropical storm is forming in the Atlantic and both are expected to pass by Bermuda. According to Accuweather “Danielle could pass nearby to the east of Bermuda as a Category 3 hurricane, while Tropical Storm Earl could pass over or nearby to the west of the islands.” They continue on to say that “People... Read more of this article

Improved: Second Quarter Tourism Statistics

Bermuda’s tourism numbers have improved, with total arrivals for the second of quarter of 2010 increased by 24.46% with 252,734 visitors flying, cruising and sailing to the island during this period, up from 203,067 during the same period in 2009. Air visitation to the island increased 3% in the second quarter, air arrivals from Canada increased... Read more of this article

29 Yr Old Man Shot In Pembroke

[Updated] Only two days after 19-year-old Princeton Burrows was shot in broad daylight, Bernews understands there has been another daylight shooting with a firearm incident occurring minutes ago. The incident appears to have taken place in the area between North Shore and St Monica’s Mission Road. At this early time we have limited information,... Read more of this article

Full Speech: Dale Butler Campaign Launch

Good afternoon and welcome to my official Press Conference announcing my bid to become the Party Leader of the PLP and Premier of Bermuda. I would like to thank PLP members, my family, friends and supporters for being here for this public announcement. Thank you for coming to this historic occasion held right here within the foundation of the P.L.P.... Read more of this article

Jacqueline King Awarded $30,000 Scholarship

Bermudian Jacqueline King is the recipient of this year’s prestigious Conyers Dill & Pearman Legal Scholarship Award. The award, valued at $30,000 per annum for up to three years, involves a highly competitive selection process including a written application and intensive interviews. Jacqueline was chosen as the recipient of this year’s Scholarship... Read more of this article

Entrepreneurs: Win Five Free Tickets To UK

British Airways in partnership with the Bermuda Small Business Development Corporation (BSBDC) and its Economic Empowerment Zones Agency (EEZA) will be giving away five free tickets to the UK. In an effort to give entrepreneurs, business owners and social enterprises an opportunity to take their organisations to the next level, British Airways is pleased... Read more of this article

Golf: Bailey and Dillas Win Medal

Gillian Bailey shot a round of 78 to win the Ladies Round of the August Monthly Medal at the Tuckers Point Golf Course. Ms. Bailey got by Tracy Nash who finished five strokes back after she carted a 83, while Susan Vallis shot 85. Jarryd Dillas won the Men’s Flight 1 of the August Monthly Medal from his round of 71 at the Tuckers Point Golf Course.... Read more of this article

David Cox Charged In Yankee Rawlins Murder

This morning [Aug 25] under heavy security 31-year-old David Jahwell Cox of Club Road, Smiths was charged in Magistrates Court for the premeditated murder of Troy “Yankee” Rawlins. Over 20 Police officers could be seen surrounding various areas of the court, armed with various guns and tasers. The Police blocked off part of Reid Street... Read more of this article