Archive for May, 2018
Reduction Of Services Due To ‘Staffing Crisis’
[Updated] There will be a “reduction of the scope of services provided to Bermuda by the Judicial Department” which is a “direct result of the Department’s relentless staffing crisis” as “with just a 51% complement of staff” they are “no longer in a position to continue to attempt to provide full services.” This... Read more of this article
81 Students Complete CADA Life Skills Program
CADA, along with prevention partners, DNDC and PRIDE, handed out certificates to 81 BHS and Somersfield Academy, students for completing the Life Skills Program. CADA spokesperson, Mr. Anthony Santucci stated “Life Skills Training [LST] is a research-validated substance abuse prevention program, proven to reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug... Read more of this article
Large Section Of Dry Dock Adrift In Ocean
[Written by Don Burgess] This is one case where being lost in the Bermuda Triangle is real and dangerous. Part of a dry dock is floating somewhere south of Bermuda and poses a threat to ships as a large unlit black container is bobbing in the water. Spain’s ABC news service reported recently that the tug Pacific Dragon was taking the floating... Read more of this article
Eclipse Summer Series To Be Held On June 2nd
The Eclipse Summer Series Part 1 will be staged at The Shed located on Cross Island in Dockyard on Saturday, June 2nd, featuring performances by international DJs; DJ Outkast and DJ Delano of Renaissance. A spokesperson said, “Savvy Entertainment and Animal Productions announce the world’s top DJs arriving to perform in Bermuda at The Eclipse... Read more of this article
Devil’s Isle Paddlefest & Plastic Free Weekend
Plastic Tides will host its #BYOBottle Paddle Fest event for the third year, on Sunday, June 3, kicking off Bermuda’s annual plastic free weekend. “Taking place at Snorkel Park, Dockyard, the Paddle Fest will raise awareness of the detrimental impact plastic is having on our ocean beds and ocean life, through a series of fun water-based activities... Read more of this article
Youth Rugby Players To Travel To Washington
The Bermuda Rugby Football Union [BFRU] announced that a 35-man High School Select Squad will be traveling to Washington DC to play four games this weekend. In a first for this age group, Bermuda will be taking two teams to play against DC Youth Rugby and Maryland Exiles. The first two games will be held on Friday May 31st, and the final two games will... Read more of this article
Alpha Beautillion Profile: Tylar Jones
In the seventh, and final in a series of profiles of the young men competing in this year’s Alpha Beautillion, we spotlight Tylar Jones from the CedarBridge Academy. Tylar Jones was born on June 19, 2000 to Andrea Jones and Alan Oliver. As an only child he lived the majority of his life in Paget, attending school that family members before him have... Read more of this article
Video: May 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Governor appoints British police officer Stephen Corbishley as the new Police Commissioner, new charging points for Twizy electric rental cars at Clearwater in St. David’s, advance polling for by-elections today, preschool students ‘step back in time’ for Heritage Day, new 20-page colouring book available, 61-year-old female visitor from... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Mammoth Progress Over Three Years’
[Written by Glenn Jones] Three years ago, I knocked on the door of complete strangers and I’m still not entirely sure what motivated me to do it. On the other side of the door was Mustafa Ingham and his family – his mother, his grandmother. They invited me in warmly and I waited apprehensively on the couch. My mission was to convince an 18-year-old... Read more of this article
Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
The cancellation of bus routes continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 31] with twenty-eight bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: BNA Netball Summer League
The Bermuda Netball Association’s Summer League season resumed at the Bernard Park. The BAC Women In Blue defeated the New Kids on the Court 22 – 5, the BAC Women In Blue got 13 goals from Nikita Trott and 9 goals from Darika Simons, while Bea Welmer scored 4 goals for the New Kids on the Court and Joanna Heany added the other. Trott was named the... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Premier & First Division Cricket
Southampton Rangers, St. George’s Cricket Club & Devonshire Recreation Club all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier and First Division cricket action. Premier Division Southampton Rangers Win By 10 Wickets: Western Stars 65 Southampton Rangers 66/0 Western Stars season continues to be a rocky one as they were bowled out for 65 at... Read more of this article
