Author Archive: Bernews1

Boxing: Perozzi vs Nelson Fight Ends In Draw

[Updated] Crowds of people have packed the Fairmont Southampton for tonight’s [Oct 13] ‘All or Nothing’ boxing and kickboxing bouts, which will see some of Bermuda’s finest fighters taking on international talent. The top fight of the night will be between Bermuda’s world champion Teresa Perozzi and undefeated American Tori... Read more of this article

Sharks Sprint Swimming Meet Results

The Sharks Sprint Meet took place this morning [Oct 13] at the BASA Pool, with Madelyn Moore winning the 11-12 Girls 100 Short Course Meter Freestyle with a time of 1:08.15, Ashley Irby finishing second clocking 1:08.89 and Emma Harvey finished third in 1:09.85. In the 13-14 Boys 100 Short Course Meter Freestyle event Jesse Washington touched the wall... Read more of this article

Football: Hornets, Vasco & Lock-n-Key Win

Premier and Corona League action took place yesterday [Oct 12], with the Dandy Town Hornets recording a 5-2 win over the Devonshire Cougars in the Premier League, while Vasco and Lock N Key recorded victories in the Corona League. Premier Division: Devonshire Cougars 2 – Dandy Town Hornets 5 At a rain soaked Devonshire Rec. the visiting Dandy... Read more of this article

Photos: 2012 SPCA Bermuda Animal Expo

Animal lovers and friends made their way to the Bermuda SPCA Animal Expo 2012 held at the Botanical Gardens today [Oct 13], with the event including a K9 Demonstration, dog agility show, SPCA parade of dogs, cat show, shelter cats for adoptions, animal welfare displays, arts & crafts, face painting, food vendors and much more. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-1... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Rafael “Threat” To Bermuda

[Updated] Tropical Storm Rafael is a “potential threat” to the island, the Bermuda Weather Service said today [Oct 13]. Its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs [3 days] is forecast to be 185 nm to the south at 12pm on Tuesday, October 16. Rafael — the 17th named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season — has... Read more of this article

Police Week: Commissioner For A Day Winners

On Wednesday, [Oct 10] as part of Police Week 2012, nine students from various schools were ‘Commissioners for a Day’ after submitting winning entries to the annual short essay and artwork competition held by the Bermuda Police Service. The competition was open to all public and private primary, middle and senior schools across the island. This... Read more of this article

Molly Godet Wins $10,000 Charman Prize

[Updated with video] Sponsor and Patron of the Charman Prize Mr John Charman announced Molly Godet as this year’s $10,000 Charman Prize Winner at the opening reception last night [Oct 12] at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. Mr Charman said: “My philanthropic pursuit is driven by a desire to build a platform for our community’s artistic... Read more of this article

Three Vehicle Collision: Two Taxis & One Car

A three vehicle accident occurred earlier this afternoon [Oct 12] on Middle Road in Devonshire, with two taxis and one car involved. Emergency service personnel responded to the scene and traffic was temporarily diverted away from the area as police investigated the accident. At least one person received what we understand to be non-life threatening... Read more of this article

‘All Wrapped Up’ Store To Close Next Month

After 17 years of operation, the ‘All Wrapped Up‘ store in the Washington Mall is set to close at the end of next month. A post made on their Facebook page this afternoon [Oct 12] said: “Hello all My Facebook Friends and Family. As many of you have noticed that I’ve been posting quotes about change these last few days. The reason... Read more of this article

Photos: Vasco Da Gama Club Celebrates 77 Yrs

Members and friends of the Vasco Da Gama Club gathered last night [Oct 11] to celebrate the organization’s 77th Anniversary. Speaking at the event, Vasco President Andrea Moniz DeSouza said, “I consider myself honoured to have been given the chance to be the President of the Vasco Da Gama Club and to continue the Portuguese traditions in Bermuda.” Those... Read more of this article

Weather Postpones Police Memorial Service

The current inclement weather the island is experiencing has forced the scheduled Police Week Memorial Service to be postponed. A police spokesperson said, “As a result of the current poor weather conditions, the Police Week Memorial Service scheduled for 4.00pm today is postponed. “An alternative time and date will be advised in due course.... Read more of this article

77-Yr-Old Car Driver Strikes Pedestrian

Emergency service personnel on Thursday [Oct 11] afternoon responded to the junction of Church Street and Parliament Street where there was a collision between a car and a pedestrian. The 37-year-old Smith’s female pedestrian received minor injuries while the 77-year-old female car driver suffered from shock and both women were transported to... Read more of this article