Author Archive: Bernews1

Update From The EMO: Cancellations/Closures

The Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] today advised that Hurricane Rafael is forecast to reach its closest point of approach to Bermuda at 8pm this evening, and provided an updated list of cancellations and closures. The EMO said: “Residents should be cautious and consider remaining indoors during peak winds expected late afternoon through... Read more of this article

Man Tells Court: “I Went In To Help The Lady”

In Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 16] 51-year-old David Fubler pleaded guilty to a charge of trespassing in a St George’s woman’s residence on 6th August 2012. The Crown Prosecutor told the Magistrate that the woman was moving apartments and that around 4:30am she found a strange man wandering around in the apartment that she was moving out... Read more of this article

Joint Services Emergency Training Exercise

A Joint Services Emergency [Training] Exercise will be held in the northern area of St. George’s on October 19th and 20th. A spokesperson said: “Joint Services Emergency [Training] Exercises are held annually in order to comprehensively test the emergency services’ response capabilities. The Exercise will involve elements from The Bermuda... Read more of this article

Countdown To 2012 PGA Grand Slam

Masters Champion Bubba Watson, U.S. Open Champion Webb Simpson and Open Champion Ernie Els, will be joined by 2011 PGA Champion and the defending PGA Grand Slam Champion Keegan Bradley to form the year’s elite foursome in the 30th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 22-24, 2012, at Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda. The season-ending showcase event, which... Read more of this article

NASA Satellite Photo Of Hurricane Rafael

The MODIS instrument aboard NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this visible image of Rafael — when it was still a Tropical Storm — in the Atlantic Ocean on October 14th. NASA said: “NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over Rafael on Oct. 14 and noticed the bulk of showers and thunderstorms were being pushed north and east of the... Read more of this article

Today’s BEDC Networking Event Postponed

Due to the impending hurricane, he Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] has postponed their 3rd Annual Business Networking Matters which was due to be held today [Oct 16] at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. A statement said: “Please be advised that due to the impending hurricane that is scheduled to hit Bermuda this afternoon, the decision... Read more of this article

Weekend Arrests: 10 For Warrants & DUI

Over this past weekend [Oct 13/14], police officers arrested five people for outstanding warrants. Officers also arrested five people on suspicion of impaired driving and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island. This weekend also saw the tragic murder of 42-year-old Michael Phillips at the Mid Atlantic... Read more of this article

Charity Christmas Tree Program Launched

With Christmas fast approaching BermudaXmasTrees.com is preparing for the holiday season. For the fourth year the charity organization will be selling Christmas trees and raising funds for two worthy Bermuda charities. Peter Schindel of Bermuda BrickYard Limited, sponsor of the annual event says “This is a great way to give something back to the community.... Read more of this article

August Retail Sales Rise 0.5%, Liquor 19.6%

Retail sales in August 2012 rose 0.5% above the $84 million recorded in August 2011, with liquor stores leading the way with a 19.6% jump in sales. The report attributes the jump in liquor sales to the Cup Match Holiday. Residents returning to the Island declared overseas purchases of goods valued at $7.1 million during August 2012, which was 5.3% —... Read more of this article

Flight Cancellations Start: BA, Westjet, United

[Updated] A number of today’s [Oct 16] flights have been cancelled due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Rafael, with United Airlines, Westjet and British Airways all having cancelled their flights. As of 6am, Hurricane Rafael is 395 miles south of Bermuda, moving NNE at 16mph with maximum sustained winds near 85mph. Its forecast to pass approximately... Read more of this article

New Collie Buddz Music Video: ‘Won’t Be Long’

Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has released his latest music video, with the song entitled “Won’t Be Long”. The track was produced by New Kingston, while the video was filmed in various places in Hawaii during the Red Star Music Festival, and was shot and edited by Spencer Groshong for Ineffable Music. You can download the song... Read more of this article

PRIDE’s 15th Annual Red Ribbon Campaign

Yesterday [Oct 15], the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Sen. Kim Wilson, joined the Executive Director, of PRIDE Bermuda Judith Burgess to highlight the organisation’s upcoming 15th Annual PRIDE Campaign. The campaign will be formally launched on Wednesday October 17, and this year’s theme is “Bermuda – Growing Stronger – Drug Free”. Minister... Read more of this article