Archive for August, 2014
Man Arrested Following Fatal UK Collision
According to a news report from the UK, a 69-year-old Bermuda man on holiday in the United Kingdom has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following an automobile accident that left a 20-year-old motorcycle driver dead. A report in the Littlehampton Gazette says, “The 20-year-old motorcyclist, who was riding a Honda... Read more of this article
Premier Wishes Troika Well With Latest Play
The Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley today [Aug 27] extended his support and well wishes to Troika Bermuda in advance of their upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast, which kicks off tomorrow evening [Aug 28]. Troika’s modern take on the Academy-Award winning animated classic will include all of the songs written by acclaimed... Read more of this article
Mirrors Programme To Host Open House
The Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott has revealed that the Mirrors Programme will be hosting an open house on August 29, 2014 from 10.00am through 6.00pm. The theme for this year’s open house is “Voices of the Community, Transforming Our Community One Person at a Time.” Minister Scott said, “The public is in for a real treat... Read more of this article
Former UBP Leader Kim Swan Joins The PLP
[Updated] Former leader of the United Bermuda Party Kim Swan has joined the Progressive Labour Party, the party revealed today [Aug 27]. This is a developing story and we will have more information shortly. Update: Bermuda Progressive Labour Party Leader Marc Bean today announced that former UBP leader Kim Swan has officially joined the PLP. Mr. Bean... Read more of this article
Eight Children Claim Colouring Competition Win
Bernews and TROIKA Bermuda recently invited children from around the island to enter a colouring competition in order to win tickets to see a production of Beauty and the Beast tomorrow [Aug 28]. The contest, which ran for nearly two weeks, received about 100 entries from colouring enthusiasts, each of them 12 or under. Eight young winners have been... Read more of this article
Bermuda Fed Team Defeats Lasell At Home
As a result of the approach of Hurricane Cristobal, Lasell College brought the second game of their tour to Bermuda forward by one day as they took on the Bermuda Federation Team at the National Sports Center, a game that resulted in a 4-2 win for the home team. Joanne Heaney gave Bermuda the lead with a field goal before Claudine Pullen doubled the... Read more of this article
SanShou Fighters Ready For Costa Rica
The Bermuda SanShou Association’s seven fighters, each getting set to attend the 10th Pan American Wushu Championships in Costa Rica, have completed their final training session. The Bermuda men’s team consists of Samir Furqan, Sentwali Woolridge, Khalid Pitcher, Reyel Bowen, Jermal Woolridge, and Garon Wilkinson, while Talia Iris is the lone female... Read more of this article
Dickinson & Young Win International Comet Title
The Kings of the Comets battle between Stephen Dickinson and Rudy Bailey resumed during the 2014 Comet International Championship, which was hosted at The Ocean Gate Yacht Club in New Jersey. Bailey, who has been absent on the local waters, won the 2013 event and was back to defend his title, but his Bermuda rival Stephen Dickinson decided to put in... Read more of this article
Labour Day Holiday Waste Collection Schedule
The Department of Waste Management, Ministry of Public Works, is advising the public that, due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 1, West End garbage will be collected on Wednesday, September 3 and Thursday, September 4, while East End garbage will be collected on Tuesday, September 2 and Friday, September 5. A spokesperson said, “Changes... Read more of this article
Table Tennis Rec Center Opens For Business
SMASH! Table Tennis Recreation Center officially opened for business on August 4, 2014, bringing with it a slew of options for those looking to enjoy not only table tennis, but video games, board games, reading, and even DJing as well. Located on the Lobby Floor, Suite 101, of the Commerce Building at 54 Reid Street in Hamilton, visitors need only enter... Read more of this article
Bailey’s Bay Hand Out $10,000 In Scholarships
The Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club announced a $10,000.00 scholarship package created to provide assistance to aspiring young cricketers who are currently studying abroad. All recipients selected are members of the Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club Senior team and are abroad at various academic institutions throughout the United Kingdom and the United States. Delray... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Movie Nights At Clearwater Beach
With Labour Day just around the corner and summer soon coming to an end, the opportunities for outdoor movie watching are coming to a close, and Twilight Entertainment is inviting people to Clearwater Beach on August 30 and August 31 in order to enjoy at least one last opportunity to watch films on the beach. Each of the two evenings will feature a... Read more of this article
