Archive for November, 2017
BSSF Middle School Netball Tournament Results
Bermuda High School finished undefeated in winning the Bermuda School Sports Federations Middle School Netball Tournament at Bernard Park. Nasaiah Berkeley led BHS with five goals to defeat Dellwood Middle School 7-5 in the final, while Salayah Stange added two. BHS defeated Saltus Grammar School 10-8 in their Semi Final. Berkeley and Stange both scored... Read more of this article
Parks Dept Thanked For “Fantastic Service”
The Friends of Hospice & Hannover Re race organisers have extended their thanks to Parks Department, for what they said was their “fantastic service to the community.” Dirk Hasselkuss said they wanted to especially wanted to acknowledge Mr Roger Parris and Ms Shyeann Outerbridge, saying that, “As organizers of the Friends of Hospice... Read more of this article
Photos: Submarine Drops Off Sick Crew Member
The island recently had an ‘unusual’ visitor, with an American submarine traveling into Bermuda waters to drop off a sick crew member that needed medical attention. The submarine traveled close to the island, and then a local pilot boat went out to pick up the sick crew member, who was then transported to the island. Related... Read more of this article
Bermuda Riders Compete in Gatorback Moto
Jyire Mitchell, Jonah Smith, Aaron Cannonier, Kai Simons, Zamair Darrell, Zendai Ingham-Fubler and Grae Edness competed at the 2017 SX Mini O Motocross event at Gatorback. Mitchell competed in 4 Classes finishing in the top 10 in three of them. During the 250 Pro Sport Class, Mitchell recorded finishes of 12th and 15 to finish 11th overall. During the... Read more of this article
18th Century Family Christmas At Carter House
The St. David’s Island Historical Society is getting set to present an ’18th Century Family Christmas‘ at Carter House in St David’s on Sunday, December 10th from 4.00pm through 7.00pm. The event poster says, “Come one come all and enjoy the true spirit of Christmas as it used to be. Father Christmas will be there with gifts for... Read more of this article
Basketball League: Warriors & Panthers Win
The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Elite City League Season Play-Offs got underway at the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium. In the opener, the Warriors defeated the Storm 82 – 65. The Warriors were led the victory by Kobe Imlay who had 29 points, while Akil Smith scored 27 points for the Storm. In Game Two, the Fort Knox Panthers continued their... Read more of this article
Latest Commercial Bowling League Results
In Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick lanes saw the Spinners defeat B.T.C. 4 – 0, Secret Weapons defeated the Super Stars 4 – 0, while Cool Runnings defeated the Pin Pushers 4 – 0. We Do It Big defeated Sweet Life 3 – 1, while the Sunset defeated Ten Pin Mafia 2 ½ – 1½ and the game between the Blue Lanterns and Braves ended... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Hannover Re Running Race
Chayce Smith and Kristen Palmer are the 2017 Friends of Hospice / Hannover Re Walk/Run Half Marathon Male and Female Champions, while Darryl Herrick and Melissa Logie are the 10K Male and Female Champions, with Will Green and Anna Laura are the 5K Male and Female Champions. Smith was clocked across the line in 1:18:41, Tim Price crossed the line second... Read more of this article
BSRA Squash Championships Day #4 Results
The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Mens Open Plate Jordache Rawson beat Ben Bramlett 11-7, 11-7, 11-8 Anaya Smith beat Spencer Moss 11-7, 11-6, 11-7 Anthony White beat Tony Muldoon 8-11, 11-2, 11-6, 12-10 Korin Knights beat Mark James 11-6, 11-5,... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Bermuda signs Country by Country Competent AuthorityAgreement with the UK, ”plant like material that is believed to be marijuana” found floating in the waters in the east end, police confirm the death of 52-year-old Roel Flores following a motorcycle collision, Urban Cottage lifestyle boutique to open a second shop in St. George’s,... Read more of this article
Lloyd Smith Elected President Of Cricket Board
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the results and decisions of the AGM held at Charities House on November 29th, confirming that Lloyd Smith was elected as President of their Board “The minutes of the last Full Board Meeting, June 14, 2017 were approved,” the BCB said. “The following people were elected to hold office until... Read more of this article
Improving Natural Catastrophe Resiliency Forum
In light of the rise in natural catastrophe events occurring during the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, approximately 100 leading insurance industry experts, policy makers, scientists and environmentalists gathered at Lloyd’s of London yesterday to discuss strategies for improving natural catastrophe resiliency and closing the protection coverage... Read more of this article
