Author Archive: Bernews3

BPS: Please Do Not Circulate Misinformation

The police are yet again appealing to people to please stop circulating misinformation saying it can “cause alarm,” with the police stating “there is no truth” to claims made in a voice note “suggesting officers are engaged in a firearms incident” at Warwick Camp. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article

Concacaf U20 Men’s Qualifiers Squad Announced

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the squad for the Concacaf U20 Men’s Qualifiers which will take place in the Dominican Republic next month, with Bermuda set to play Barbados, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Puerto Rico. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is proud to announce the travelling squad for... Read more of this article

‘Heightened Police Presence In Coming Days’

“There will be a heightened police presence throughout the island over the coming days,” the Bermuda Police Service said, as they provided their Halloween Policing plan. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS], wishes to assure the public that in light of recent acts of violence and in an effort to avert any... Read more of this article

BPS Execute Firearms Warrant, Suspect Arrested

The police executed a firearms warrant yesterday [Oct 28] at a residence in Pembroke, with the police noting that “no firearms were recovered, however, a suspect was taken into custody for questioning.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], can confirm a firearms warrant was executed at a Euclid Avenue, Pembroke,... Read more of this article

Knowledge Quest Annual Scholarship Recipients

Donnauri Robinson, Jahdeja Swan, Christopher Jackson, Shani Tucker, Zariah Simmons, Paige Raynor, Courtney Medeiros, Garynae Dowling, Samuel Darling, Precious Hayward, T’syi Showers, Ava-Lynn Mayer, Jonathan Smith, Shani Darrell, Kessiah Jackson, and Riley Jackson have all been awarded with Knowledge Quest scholarships. A spokesperson said, “Knowledge... Read more of this article

Rockaway & Southside TCD Testing Sites Closed

Both TCD testing facilities at the Rockaway and Southside are closed today [Oct 29], and will reopen on Monday [Nov 1]. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that both TCD testing facilities at the Rockaway and Southside are closed today, Friday, 29 October and will reopen on Monday, 1 November 2021. As an alternative, customers... Read more of this article

Butterfield Bermuda Championship First Round

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship Round 1 got underway, with Brandon Hagy and Chad Ramey each with a 6-under 65 to share the lead. The PGA Tour website said, “Brandon Hagy and Chad Ramey avoided the worst of the wind Thursday afternoon, each with a 6-under 65 to share the lead in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship when the opening round at... Read more of this article

EXOR & Covéa Sign MoU for $9bn Sale

Exor and Covéa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which “Covéa would, following the completion of a required consultation with works councils, enter into a definitive agreement to acquire PartnerRe.” A statement from Exor said, “Covéa, a leading French mutual insurer and Exor, the leading diversified holding company... Read more of this article

Terry Lister Releases ‘A New Day Dawns’ Book

[Written by Dale Butler] Former Government Minister Terry Lister has released his second book, A New Day Dawns, following his 2019 book, Immersed in West Africa. His first book has won 12 international awards since its release, and very favourable responses on Amazon. A New Day Dawns features Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Ghana. In this book,... Read more of this article

OBA Lists Their Five Candidates For Warwick

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has listed their five candidates for the Warwick constituencies — which were all won by the PLP in the 2020 General Election — with the OBA’s stated candidates including Tarik Smith, Douglas De Couto, Kim Wales, Justin Mathias, and Jeff Sousa. In an email sent out the graphic below appeared, which lists... Read more of this article

TLF Pay Tribute To Tilhan Chitrananda

The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] expressed their condolences to the family of Tilhan Chitrananda, noting that he graduated from the programme and remained an active mentor and volunteer, with the TLF saying he was “exceptionally talented, always learning and determined for success.” Mr Chitrananda, 30, died following a collision earlier... Read more of this article

Ki-Juan Minors Wins Class In ESP Fall In Florida

Ki-Juan Minors was in action in the Winter Equestrian Festival’s 2021 ESP Fall II International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors — riding Clintano — won the Performance Hunter 3’6″ & 3’3″ Class, and the pair then finished 5th in the Performance Hunter 3’6″ & 3’3″ Handy Class. During... Read more of this article