Author Archive: Bernews1

Stats: Nahki Wells Top Scorer For Bradford City

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells is now the top scorer for Bradford City, with seven goals thus far this season. James Hanson is second on the charts with five goals, while Andrew Davies and Alan Connell both have three goals each. The 22-year-old striker scored two goals during Bradford’s match against Dagenham on Oct 6, two goals in their games against... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: PartnerRe Women’s 5K Race

The 15th Annual PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk was held on Sunday [Oct 7] at the Botanical Gardens, with hundreds of women participating. The largest all-female event on Bermuda’s sporting calendar, it includes a 5K race for women, a 5K walk and a 2K run for girls under 15. The goal is female fitness, health, safety and self-esteem and all... Read more of this article

OBA: Decline In Earnings ‘Serious & Concerning’

[Updated] Speaking after the recent release of the 2012 second quarter statistics, Shadow Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said: “The decline in hotel earnings is serious and concerning. “The industry, after years of big and small properties closing down, has been reduced to a final core of operators. It is essential that these properties... Read more of this article

Weekend Links, Photos, Videos & Reports

This past weekend saw our own Sandys Showtime Drumline get rave reviews for their performance in front of thousands of people in Indiana, while a host of community events took place on the island such as the Police Gymkhana, Caribbean Day, and Waz Up Block Party. In sports action, Bermuda’s Nahki Wells fired in two more goals for Bradford in the... Read more of this article

CURB’s White Racial Identity Workshop

Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] will continue their White Racial Identity Workshops today [Oct 8] from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Human Rights Commission on Church Street. This workshop is the third in a series of workshops based on the work of Dr. Shelly Tochluk, Ph.D. author of “Witnessing Whiteness: The Need to Talk About Race and How... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Fundraising Needlework Show

The Bermuda Guild of Stitchery hosted a fundraising needlework show on Saturday [Oct 6] at the First Baptist Church Hall on Middle Road in Devonshire. There was a $5 admission fee, and needlework and handmade goods were on sale with all proceeds going to support PALS. Bermuda Guild Of Stitchery President Shina Lyons explains about the event: Ms Lyons... Read more of this article

Taxi Overturns In Southampton Collision

Emergency service personnel responded to a report of an accident on Friday [Oct 5] night in the Middle Road, Southampton area. A taxi collided with a wall before the vehicle overturned leaving the driver with minor injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11.00pm on Friday, October 5th police attended a reported single vehicle collision on... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: Spanish Point Powerboat Races

The Bermuda Powerboat Association ended their 2012 Season on Sunday [Oct 7] with racing taking place in the Great Sound near Spanish Point Boat Club. In the final season race, Tony and Jody Carreiro won the A Class race with Dennis Trott and Victor Fishington taking first in the B Class. In the FB Class, Tonka and Stacey Simpson took first place honours... Read more of this article

Ireland’s Elmes Wins RenRe Junior Gold Cup

[Written by Laurie Fullerton] Hamilton harbor set the stage for the final race of the Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup today [Oct 7]. Swiss sailor Damian Suri besting the fleet of 38 international and Bermuda sailors to win the 10th anniversary Renaissance Re trophy for his first place finish today. Suri had a fantastic race in front of a huge spectator... Read more of this article

$50,000 In Cultural Legacy Funding Available

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is currently accepting applications for this year’s Cultural Legacy Fund. The total amount available for grants this year is $50,000, which is shared between the successful applicants. Now in its third year, the Cultural Legacy Fund was created in 2009 during Bermuda’s celebration of its 400th anniversary. As... Read more of this article

Taylor Canfield Wins Argo Group Gold Cup

[Updated] The 2012 Argo Group Gold Cup organisers are providing live streaming video of the action from Hamilton Harbour. Racing is underway this afternoon [Oct 6], with Taylor Canfield [ISV] competing against Johnie Berntsson [SWE] in the Finals. The winner gets $50,000, and second place gets $20,000. Update 3.34pm: Stream removed, Taylor Canfield... Read more of this article

Photo Slideshow: RenRe Junior Gold Cup

The Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup kicked off on October 4th, with 16 international guest skippers competing against Bermuda’s top young Opti sailors. Of the 16 foreign skippers, 11 attended the Worlds, 13 are either National Champion or female National Champion from their home country. View all our RenRe Jr Gold Cup coverage here, and a slideshow... Read more of this article