Author Archive: Bernews1

Astwood Park Cross Country Results

The second cross country race of the season took place this morning [Oct 6] at Astwood Park, with just over 100 participants. “We were happy to see the athletes who will be trying out for the Carifta 2013 Games in the Middle Distance Events participating,” said BTFA President Donna Watson. “With the women’s Partner Re 5k race... Read more of this article

Video: Nahki Wells Scores Two Goals

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells continues his scoring streak, this time firing in two goals during Bradford City’s match against Dagenham today [Oct 6]. He scored his first goal in the 56th minute which was described as a “superb 25-yard free-kick,” and converted a penalty in the 61st minute. Despite Wells two goals... Read more of this article

Photos/Report: Argo Group Gold Cup

Semi-final pairings have been drawn at the 2012 Argo Group Gold Cup for racing scheduled for today [Oct 6] at 11am Bermuda time. Taylor Canfield (ISV) with the best record in the final four chose to race Eric Monnin (SUI). Top Alpari Match Racing Tour and and top ISAF ranked match racer Ian Williams (GBR) and Tour Card Holder Johnie Berntsson (SWE)... Read more of this article

Bermuda Drumline Perform In Indiana Parade

[Updated] The Sandys Showtime Drumline is set to make their debut in front of an estimated 100,000 strong crowd at the Circle City Classic Parade in Indianapolis, Indiana today [Oct 6], and you can watch them live courtesy of a video stream from WishTV.com. They recently left Bermuda to travel to Indiana, with the group [pictured above] consisting... Read more of this article

‘Delivered A Bit Of Bermuda To The Grave’

A Canadian writer — who said his mother-in-law always dreamed of seeing her “fantasy island” Bermuda but died before she had the chance — has told how he and his wife visited Bermuda and took a small bag of the island’s sand with them to “deliver a bit of Bermuda” to her grave. The Windsor Star’s Gord... Read more of this article

Perozzi In All Or Nothing World Champs

On Saturday [Oct 13], Bermuda’s world champion, Teresa Perozzi will be putting her WBA World Middleweight Title on the line and also vy for the WBC World Middleweight Title to become the undisputed Women’s Middleweight Champion of the world. Perozzi will battle undefeated American Tori Nelson at the Fairmont Southampton Princess. If she... Read more of this article

Walikraam Selected As Athlete Of The Week

Tariqah Walikraam has been selected as the Holland College’s Female Athlete of the Week for the week ending September 30. Walikraam, a professional golf management student, takes the female honour as a result of her play over the weekend at the 2012 ACAA Golf Championships hosted by Holland College at The Links at Crowbush Cove in Canada. Walikraam... Read more of this article

Audio: ‘Go Slow’ By Ill-Logical Linguistics

The Bermuda based hip hop duo ‘Ill-Logical Linguistics‘ consisting of Rapper Joshua “Fatz” Simons and DJ/Producer Craig Simons have released their latest single online entitled ‘Go Slow’. The duo are connected with PlayList Management group, a Bermuda owned Artist Management/Development Company. Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article

Louise Jackson: ‘BHB Continue To Stonewall’

“We appreciate that the Bermuda Hospitals Board responded to questions regarding the resignation of Dr. Donald Thomas, but they failed to provide answers,” Opposition spokesperson for Seniors Louise Jackson said. Dr Thomas was employed as Chief of Staff from June 2008 to October 2012. He was placed on “administrative leave” during this... Read more of this article

Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup Continues

[Written by Laurie Fullerton] The Great Sound saw some strategic racing today amongst the 38 strong fleet competing in the Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup with current leader Douglas Elmes of Ireland picking the correct shift consistently and finishing the day in the number one spot. Elmes who has a total of 16 points after seven races (with one drop)... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Pumpkin Carving Competition

The Youth Services Department of the Bermuda National Library are hosting a pumpkin carving competition, and the entry deadline on October 24 at 5.00pm. Only 1 pumpkin entry is allowed per person or family. All entries must be accompanied with a registration slip and competitors are being asked not to put their name on the pumpkin. All entries must... Read more of this article

Police Gymkhana To Be Held On Saturday

The 2012 Police Week will kick off with the Police Gymkhana this Saturday, 6th October at the Police Field in Prospect from 10am – 4pm. After a 22 year hiatus, the Bermuda Police Service resurrected the Gymkhana in 2010, and the event normally includes different types of cycling races, police motorbike displays and more. The various service heads... Read more of this article