Author Archive: Bernews3

ICO Decision On Human Rights Commission

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued Decision 09/2021 in regards to the Human Rights Commission [HRC]. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 09/2021, in which she reviewed an internal review decision by the Human Rights Commission [HRC] on a Public Access to Information [PATI] request. “The... Read more of this article

Covid Charts: Cases & Deaths By Age Group

As of the most recent statistics, the Island has 1470 active cases, with 66 people in the hospital, and unfortunately, the island has recorded 62 Covid related deaths since the start of the pandemic in 2020, almost 30 of them in recent weeks. According to data provided by the Health Ministry, the average age of cases is 41 years, and 45% are male.... Read more of this article

Jonte Smith Scores In Ballymena United Win

Bermuda’s Jonte Smith scored his first goal for the Northern Ireland based Ballymena United team as they played to a 4-3 victory over Dungannon Swifts. The club’s match report said, “United’s second home game of the league season saw two changes from the side that was humbled by Coleraine on Saturday, as Caolan Loughran replaced... Read more of this article

Results: Bermudian Footballers Overseas

Teams that include Bermudian footballers Jonté Smith, Kole Hall, Roger Lee, J’nai Butterfield-Steede, T’ai Williams, and Amar Lewis were in action. Jonté Smith Jonté Smith and his Ballymena United teammates came from 2 – 0 down to defeat Dungannon Swifts FC 4 – 3, with Smith coming off the bench to grab the winner. Kole Hall Kole Hall... Read more of this article

Augustus Wins In Florida, Phipps Finishes T10th

Daniel Augustus picked up the win at the Eagle Dunes Golf Club in Sorrento, Florida, with Anthony Phipps also taking part. Augustus shot a round of 6-under par 67 to win by one stroke, while Phipps shot a 2-over par 74 to finish T10th. Related Stories Golfers Continue Caribbean Championships Betschart And Mosquera Finish Campaigns Betschart And Mosquera... Read more of this article

Terceira Continues Competing In Europe

Jillian Terceira continued competing in the Roeser, Luxembourg – CSI3*, CSI1* International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On the second day, Terceira competed in one Class on two horses. Taking to the ring for the 1.30m CSI1* in Two Phases Class, Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef finished 20th. The pair had a first phase clear round... Read more of this article

Video: Sept 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Two males arrested in connection with murder, Hurricane Sam is a potential threat to Bermuda, police appeal for witnesses on the one year anniversary of the murder of Garrina Cann, Senate in session today, OnTrack donating 30% sales proceeds to BCHC, Hamilton Princess appoints Director for virtual, hybrid & socially distanced events, Wallpaper... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: ‘To Be Free Is Very Sweet’

“To be free is very sweet,” Mary Prince wrote in her groundbreaking book, with the quote from the Bermudian National Hero featured on the latest design in Bernews weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series, with the text set against a view of the Mary Prince Emancipation Park in Devonshire. Ms Prince – who was born almost 233 years ago, on... Read more of this article

Video: Flora Duffy Wins Triathlon In Malibu

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy claimed yet another victory on Saturday [Sept 25], winning the Super League Triathlon Malibu race in California, and the video below offers highlights from the race. Ms Duffy — who has a string of victories across a variety of triathlon events — was handed a Wildcard for the event, and it marked the first time the... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 28 2021

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 28] include acting appointments, notice of intended marriagse & grant of Bermudian status. Acting Appointment Deputy Governor Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0940/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication Date: 28... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: Sept 28 ZBM Evening News

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec... Read more of this article

Bermuda Continue Competing In U12 Tournament

The second day for Bermuda’s 2021 ITF/COTECC Under 12 team of Jaden Jones, Tristan Pettit, and Dexter Snaith, saw them match up against tournament favourites the Dominican Republic One Team, and being defeated by a score of 3 – 0. Pettit fell in the opening match in straight sets 6-3, 6-1 against Gabriel Fernandez. Bermuda went down 2 – 0... Read more of this article