Author Archive: Bernews1

Robin Meade Attending Grand Slam Pro-Am

Robin Meade, host of HLN’s Morning Express, told her worldwide audience today [Oct 15] that she’s going to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda next week where she will play in the Pro-Am alongside Masters Champ Bubba Watson. “Robin is new to golf and has instantly become a great ambassador for the game,” said David Charles, Senior Director... Read more of this article

Jennifer Franks Pleads In Toddler’s Death

In Supreme Court this afternoon [Oct 15], Ms Jennifer Franks, 57, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, but pleaded guilty to three counts of unlawfully endangering children to danger that could cause permanent injury. She had been charged with causing the death of 18-month-old Nasir Burgess. Required to render the facts to the seven men five woman jury,... Read more of this article

OBA, PLP, UBP, Governor Express Condolences

[Updated] Both the OBA and PLP have expressed their condolences to the family and friends of Michael Phillips, and urged the public to come forward with any information that may assist the police in their investigation. Mr Phillips, 42, was shot multiple times while in the parking lot of Mid Atlantic Boat Club on North Shore Road in Devonshire last... Read more of this article

Football: Premier & First Division Results

A number of football games in various leagues took place this weekend with St. David’s, Hamilton Parish, Ireland Rangers, Boulevard Blazers, Somerset Eagles, PHC Zebras, Southampton Rangers and Somerset Trojans all recording victories. First Division: BAA 1 St. David’s 4 Playing at the BAA Field, Travis Trott gave BAA the lead in the 36th minute... Read more of this article

Police Name Murder Victim As Michael Phillips

[Updated with video] The police formally identified the victim of last night’s fatal shooting as 42-year-old Michael Phillips, confirmed that two gunmen were involved, and said there is currently no evidence to indicate that this particular murder was gang related. At approximately 9.35pm Mr Phillips was shot multiple times while in the parking... Read more of this article

EMO: Schools, Offices To Open Tomorrow

The Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] today advised that schools remain open tomorrow as will Government offices, and as the worst of the storm is expected to pass to our east and it will be “business as usual tomorrow.” Minister of National Security and Chairman of the EMO Wayne Perinchief said: “The EMO met this morning and received... Read more of this article

Police: Do Not Distribute ‘Objectionable Images’

The police have issued a warning about “distributing objectionable images of persons” via cell phone and/or social media, saying anyone found with such images may be arrested. A statement from the police said: “The Bermuda Police Service would once again like to make the public aware that distributing objectionable images of persons... Read more of this article

OBA’s Rodney Smith To Challenge Randy Horton

[Updated with video] The One Bermuda Alliance confirmed that Rodney Smith will stand for them in Constituency #32 Southampton West, and challenge the PLP’s Randy Horton, who has already been confirmed as the candidate for the area. Mr Smith, who previously served as a PLP candidate, founded R.A.S. Construction and built and sold houses for 20... Read more of this article

Lena Headey Appearing In ‘Dredd 3D’ Movie

Bermuda-born actress Lena Headey is appearing in the “Dredd 3D” movie — which was released worldwide last month — playing the character Ma-Ma, who is a prostitute turned drug lord. “She’s a prostitute who then kills her pimp and takes over his drug-running business,” Ms Headey said. I think of her like an old great... Read more of this article

Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos & Links

This past weekend saw a 42-year-old man killed in a shooting at the Mid Atlantic Boat Club in Devonshire, numerous fighters take to the ring including Bermuda’s Teresa Perozzi, and the island put under a storm watch as Tropical Storm Rafael continued to churn its way towards the island. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News... Read more of this article

Bermuda Observing CARICOM Statistics Day

The Bermuda Department of Statistics will be joining CARICOM National Statistical Offices in observing Statistics Day today, Monday 15th October with the theme, “Working together to improve statistics in the 21st Century and Beyond.” The Director of Statistics, Valerie Robinson-James said, “Statisticians are key players in gathering and formulating... Read more of this article

CCTV Coverage For Across The Island

The island appears set to have island-wide CCTV in the future, with the Bermuda Police Service seeking tendors for the “implementation, maintenance and monitoring of a mesh network system of CCTV [Closed Circuit Television] cameras and DVR for coverage across the island.” The police said the “CCTV system should allow the BPS to monitor... Read more of this article