Author Archive: Bernews3

Ministry ‘Working Diligently’ To Repair Potholes

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch says that the Government is “fully aware of the impact that the recent heavy rainfall has had on our roadways” and that the Ministry is “actively addressing this issue.” Minister Burch said, “We are fully aware of the impact that the recent heavy rainfall has had on our roadways,... Read more of this article

Headstone Memorial For Charles Wotten

A Bermudian sailor who died “after he was pursued by a white mob in one of the UK’s worst outbreaks of racist violence” back in 1919 will have a a permanent headstone placed on his grave. A BBC story said, “A sailor who died after he was pursued by a white mob in one of the UK’s worst outbreaks of racist violence is to have... Read more of this article

Jordan Carey Exhibition And Upcoming Events

‘Same World,’ an exhibition by Masterworks’ 2023 Artist in Residence Jordan Carey, has opened, with two upcoming workshops on Sunday, June 11 and Saturday, June 17. A spokesperson said, “This past Friday, June 2, Same World, an exhibition by Masterworks’ 2023 Artist in Residence Jordan Carey, opened in the Rick Faries Gallery.... Read more of this article

SDG Disrupter Summit Set For June 8th

The Bermuda Innovation & Technology Association [BITA] is partnering with Bermuda Asset Management [BAM] and BridgingTheGap Ventures for an “inspired blue economy experience” at the upcoming SDG Disrupter Summit, with 50 free spots for young people between the ages of 17 and 35. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Innovation &... Read more of this article

Police: 400 ‘Engagements’ During 315 F Checks

The police perform 315 F checks along Crow Lane between 9:45pm Saturday and 12:10am Sunday, and ”there were 400 motorist engagements resulting in four arrests for outstanding warrants, four traffic tickets issued for no driver’s licence, one arrest on suspicion of possessing a controlled drug, and one arrest for possession of drug equipment.” A... Read more of this article

BSF Welcomes Back Captain Chris Blake

Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] is welcoming back former Captain Chris Blake to Captain Spirit of Bermuda in the 2023 Marion Bermuda race next month. A spokesperson said, “Captain Chris Blake, OBE, is a master mariner with over 45 years’ experience in the maritime industry, sailing tall ships such as the Pelican of London and Royal Albatross. Captain... Read more of this article

BNAA Pacers Weekend Track Meet Results

The Bermuda Pacers Track Club hosted a track meet this past weekend. Miles Outerbridge won the Under 17 Boys 100 and 200 meter events, clocking 11.24 in the 100m and 23.47 in the 200m. Khari Sharrieff won the Under 17 Boys 800m race, clocking a time of 2:12.56; Tobiah Goodchild was second in 2:26.68 and Gianluca Bortoli was third at 2:35.94. The Under... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday June 4th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that 13 people received their Technical Cleaning Certification, Hamilton Princess earned a TripAdvisor Best of the Best award, and Zyire Gomes, Sianon Thomas, and Yeshai Burgess have been awarded the Raleigh Venturers’ Scholarships were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Conor White rode to... Read more of this article

Video: Fairmont Southampton Career Fair

Fairmont Southampton is holding a career fair and “anyone with experience in the trades – including electricians, plumbers, carpenters and masons – is encouraged to apply.” The career fair will continue today [June 2] and is being held in the lobby of the Fairmont Southampton today from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Related Stories Video: Fairmont... Read more of this article

Crew Member Treated In Bermuda After Fall

A crewmember aboard the vessel Quest suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after a fall, and was treated in Bermuda once the ship arrived on the island. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Monday, May 29 at 2.00pm, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a telephone call from the recently departed 57-foot Catamaran... Read more of this article

117 Arrests For DUI From Jan 1 to May 31

[Updated] From 1st January until 31st May 2023, 117 motorists were arrested for impaired driving and since the start of Operation Vega in July 2021, a total of 10,014 traffic tickets have been issued, the police said today. In providing an update on the latest period of Operation Vega, Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division, said,... Read more of this article

Princess Receives ‘Best Of The Best’ Award

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for Top Hotel and Luxury Hotel. A spokesperson explained that the Best of the Best award winners “are among the top one percent of the eight million listings on Tripadvisor, signifying the highest level of excellence... Read more of this article