Author Archive: Bernews1

Flora Duffy Finishes 3rd In Los Angeles

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy finished third in the Women’s Pro Field of the Herbalife Triathlon, which was held in Los Angeles today [Sept 30]. Duffy completed the swim in a time of 20:35, clocked 1:04:05 on the bike, and 33:22 on the run course to finish 25th overall with a time of 1:59:50. More than 2,500 people started the triathlon with a 1500-meter... Read more of this article

Videos/Results: Harness Pony Racing

On Saturday night [Sept 29] the Bermuda Driving Harness Pony Racing season continued at Vesey Street in Devonshire with another round of racing. Winners included Mr. Indiana/Lindsay Sousa/, Colonel’s Cyclone/Brandon Lopes, Cherokee Kibbitz/Joe Vieira, Captain Chaos/Maurice Raynor, Final Notice/Steven Cardoza, Big Red Machine/Colin Mello, Skyway... Read more of this article

18-Yr-Old In Critical Condition After Collision

[Updated] An 18-year-old Sandys parish man seriously injured in a motorcycle collision in Southampton early this evening [Sept 30]. A police spokesperson “Around 5pm on Sunday, September 30th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle collision on South Road in Southampton near the junction with Church Road. “The... Read more of this article

Teekay Completes Norwegian Bond Issuance

Bermuda-based Teekay Corporation has issued NOK 700 million in senior unsecured bonds maturing in October 2015 in the Norwegian bond market. The aggregate principal amount of the bonds is equivalent to approximately USD $120 million and all interest and principal payments will be swapped into U.S. dollars. The proceeds of the bonds, which will be available... Read more of this article

OBA: ‘One Empty Promise After Another’

“The Tourism Minister’s blunder over the status of the Park Hyatt development project has to be seen as symbolic of the chaotic and unsatisfactory style of governance of this government,” Shadow Minister for Business Development and Tourism Shawn Crockwell said. Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert recently announced the Park Hyatt deal was”... Read more of this article

Premier Cox: ‘Investments Show Confidence’

“While the global economic crisis continues to impact Bermuda, two encouraging investments over the last week have confirmed that investors are bullish on the future of Bermuda’s economy,” a statement from the Finance Ministry said. LinkBermuda is investing millions of dollars in an island-wide fibre-optic network that will provide... Read more of this article

Education Ministry’s Southside Headquarters

On Friday, September 28, the Ministry of Education’s Southside Headquarters was formally named after Bermuda’s first Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kenneth E. Robinson. And in a special ceremony presided over by the Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith, educators, dignitaries and public school students were reminded of the important contributions... Read more of this article

Butterfield 7th In F1 Triathlon In California

Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield placed 7th in the F1 Triathlon held in Coronado, California yesterday [Sept 29]. The F1 Triathlons are “sprint style”, and athletes cover a 300m swim, 4 mile bike, 1.5 mile run, 300m swim, 4 mile bike and 1.5 mile run. F1 Triathlon Top 10 Finishers 1. Greg Billington [USA] 43:42 – $2,500 2. Clark Ellice... Read more of this article

Photos: Saturday Night Harness Pony Racing

The Bermuda Driving Harness Pony Racing season continued at Vesey Street with another night of racing on Saturday evening [Sept 29]. Lindsay Sousa and Mr. Indiana won Heat One the 1:06/1 to 1:07/1 Class with a time of 1:08/1, while Chad Sutherland and Royal Winner finished second in 1:10/1 and Daric Seymour and LR’s Last Chance finished third clocking... Read more of this article

Suspect In Murder Case Released On Bail

“The 24 year old Sandys parish resident arrested in connection with the murder of Lorenzo Stovell has been released on police bail pending further inquiries,” a police spokesperson said. “Detectives continue to urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing the offender(s) to justice – by contacting the Serious... Read more of this article

Bermuda Hockey Federation Results

The 2012/13 Bermuda Hockey Federation season got underway yesterday [Sept 29] at the National Sports Center, with both the Ravens and Wildcats recording wins. Budgies 1 – Ravens 3 The Ravens went in front in the 6th minute when Megan Troake scored a Field Goal, the Budgies drew level in the 14th minute when Toni Fray from Penalty Corner. Troake... Read more of this article

Thunderstorm Advisory Issued For Today

The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Thunderstorm Advisory valid until this afternoon [Sept 30]. The forecast for today says: “Mostly cloudy, occasional showers, chance thunder… Winds southerly moderate to strong, with higher gusts around showers, veering south-southwesterly and easing moderate in the afternoon… High near 28°C/82°F.” Related... Read more of this article