Archive for September, 2018
Tractor Trailer & Construction Vehicle Advisory
The Transport Control Department is reminding owners of tractor trailers and self-propelled construction machines that “road use is prohibited every Monday to Friday during the following hours 7:45am – 9:15am and 4:30pm – 6:00pm. “This restriction does not apply to container trucks that do not have a container or container trailer... Read more of this article
Bermuda Champion Taekwondo Team Departs
The Champion Taekwondo team departed yesterday [Sept 26] for the 2018 Michigan Cup Taekwondo tournament, with a number of local athletes set to take part in the event. Edmond Johnson told Bernews, “My team and I departed yesterday for the 2018 Michigan Cup Taekwondo Tournament. The tournament consists of fighting forms and breaking the breaking of... Read more of this article
Princess Appoint Sian Blackmore As PR Manager
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has appointed Sian Blackmore to the newly created position of PR & Reputation Manager. In her new role, Ms Blackmore, a Bermudian, will be responsible for the public relations activities at the hotel with a view to increasing brand awareness, locally and abroad, and for communicating and creating interest around... Read more of this article
Trey Simons Named SIAC Male Runner Of Week
Bermuda’s Trey Simons — who competes for Morehouse College in Atlanta – was named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [SIAC] Male Runner of the Week for the second consecutive week. The school’s announcement said, “Morehouse College cross country runner, Trey Simons [Sandy, Bermuda] earned Southern Intercollegiate... Read more of this article
OBA: Leaders, Resignations, Timing & Disputes
The issues within the OBA continue, with former OBA Chairperson Justin Mathias saying that Acting OBA Leader Leah Scott “should do the honourable thing and resign,” while Ms Scott said that “elements within the OBA” seem to be “intent on deliberately trying to damage the new and revitalized course the Party is taking.” Mr... Read more of this article
‘Serenade Of The Seas’ Makes Inaugural Visit
The Serenade of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line [RCCL] ship, made its inaugural visit to Bermuda yesterday [Sept 26]. The Serenade of the Seas arrived yesterday morning from Boston for a two-night stay at the Royal Naval Dockyard. This visit is the first of three calls to Bermuda this season scheduled for 26-28 September, 10-12 October, and... Read more of this article
Road Closures On Sunday Due To Triathlon
The Ministry of Public Works is advising motorists that on Sunday [Sept 30] from 8am until 12pm, there will be lane closures to accommodate the Tokio Triathlon Road Race. The Ministry said, “The following roads will be affected: Crow Lane: Lanes 1 and 2 which lead into Hamilton closed Gorham Road: West bound lane closed Woodbourne Avenue: South... Read more of this article
Photos: PALS Promotes Mad Hair Day Event
A few people – each sporting an interesting hairstyle – took to the Crow Lane roundabout this morning to greet commuters and promote PALS’ annual Mad Hair Day event, set to be held tomorrow [Sept 28]. A spokesperson previously said, “Donate $5 [for adults] and $2 [for children] to wear your hair in a mad and crazy way for the day... Read more of this article
Justin Donawa Scores In Dartmouth College Win
Bermuda’s Justin Donawa — who plays for Dartmouth College men’s soccer team — scored the game-winning goal just 38 seconds into overtime to lift Dartmouth to a 1-0 win. The school’s match report said, “On a cold and rainy Tuesday night in Hanover, senior Justin Donawa scored the game-winning goal just 38 seconds into overtime to lift Dartmouth... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
OBA will hold their elections on October 12th, PLP will host a “Women in Politics” event on Saturday, Tahj Cox, Jache Butler and Etteleon Burchall are the recipients of 2018 SSL Education Award, Longbird & Swing Bridge designs, World Masters Ball Hockey press launch, 30-year-old woman charged following fatal collision, Marooned Ocean Foundation’s short... Read more of this article
Bermuda Flag Football League Season To Start
Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] announced the start of their winter season league, which is due to begin on September 30th. BFFL started in 2010 and since then has formed into a co-ed league with regular league games taking place on Sunday mornings in Warwick. BFFL President Shane Burrows commented, “The past few years we have focused on... Read more of this article
Balance Of Payments, International Investment
The Bermuda current account recorded a surplus of $343 million in the first quarter of 2018, according to the most recent Balance of Payments and International Investment Position report. “The current account surplus stood at $343 million for the first quarter of 2018. This represented a $2 million increase from the $341 million surplus in the first... Read more of this article
