Author Archive: Bernews1

NY Post: ‘Uighurs Prisoners In Paradise’

[Updated] The NY Post is running a 4-page feature article on the four Chinese Uighurs who spent more than seven years detained at Guantanamo Bay by U.S. authorities. “Overwhelmed by locals and tourists alike pointing and whispering, the four men shaved their beards, cut their hair, got government-appointed jobs and private housing and began attending... Read more of this article

BTFA Cross Country Season Underway

The Bermuda Track and Field Association’s Cross Country season got underway yesterday [Sept 29] at Chaplin Bay. Jezhari Talbot captured the Girls Under 10 title when she clocked a time of 10.21, while Nicholas Pilgram won the Boys Under 10 Division with a time of 9.27. In the Girls Under 12 Division, Ashley Irby crossed the line first with a time... Read more of this article

Williams & Hansen Top Seeds In Gold Cup

[Written by Talbot Wilson] Ian Williams (GBR) Team GAC Pindar, fresh from a first place podium finish in Match Race France, leads the pack as the number one seed in the Argo Group Gold Cup. Williams is the top ISAF ranked sailor in the world and now stands first on the Alpari World Match Racing Tour (AWMRT). He will lead Group 1 in the round robin competition... Read more of this article

Photos: CultureFest Unity In The Community

The first day of CultureFest “Unity in the Community” kicked off yesterday [Sept 29] in Dockyard, and will continue today. From a wide range of local entertainment, to stalls selling foods and other goods, the event was designed to celebrate and highlight all the diverse cultures in Bermuda. Those in attendance included Governor George Fergusson,... Read more of this article

PLP C#21 Host Community Block Party Today

PLP Constituency #21 have partnered with Faith Deliverance Center and under the patronage of Bishop and First Lady Duncan are hosting a community block party today [Sept 29] on Curving Avenue. Free food, drinks, music, entertainment will be on hand and there will also be a community rummage sale. The event runs from noon until 7:00pm. Related Stories PLP... Read more of this article

Results: First And Premier Division Football

Football fans saw a double header played at the Devonshire Recreation Club last night [Sept 28] with Paget Lions taking on St. David’s, and Wolves playing the Devonshire Cougars. In the first game of the night, St. David’s kept their unbeaten streak alive with a 5 – 0 win over the Paget Lions. Angelo Cannonier opened the scoring for the Warriors.... Read more of this article

Chewstick To Host Weekend Retreat

On, Thursday October 4th, The Juilliard School Poetry Teacher, Samantha Thornhill will return to Bermuda to share insights on the forgotten art of Letter Writing in an evening of poetry, storytelling and the screening of a documentary at The Chewstick Neo-Griot Lounge & Cafe’. A spokesperson said, “This awe-inspiring evening will introduce... Read more of this article

Man Brought To BDA After Explosion On Ship

A 33-year-old Filipino national — who suffered full body burns after an explosion on a ship located 140 miles off the island — was brought to Bermuda early this morning [Sept 29] for medical care. The injured man was transferred to the pilot boat St David, taken to Ordnance Island, and take via ambulance to KEMH for treatment. The ship is... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Signs 3 Year Deal With Bradford

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells has signed a new three-year deal with Bradford City that will keep him with the team until July 2015. Bradford’s website said Wells has been “given a new deal for this campaign on improved terms with a further two seasons bolted onto the end of it.” The 22-year-old already has five goals this season, including... Read more of this article

Driver Arrested For DUI After Accident

A 48 year old Smith’s parish man was arrested after an accident yesterday [Sept 27] in Paget, with police detaining him after he failed the alco-analyser test. The car he was driving was involved in a collision with a motorcycle, leaving both people on the cycle injured. A police spokesperson said: “Around 6:30pm on Thursday, September 27th... Read more of this article

Plans In Gear For 2012 SheROX Triathlon

Bermuda’s terrain is being hailed as one of the most beautiful race courses in all of triathlon, the organizers of the Toyota SheROX Triathlon Series said as they gear up to host the third annual SheROX Bermuda Triathlon on November 4th 2012. This year’s event which is sponsored by the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT], will once again take place... Read more of this article

Photos: 2012 PALS Mad Hair Day Fundraiser

[Updated] Locals donned wigs, rollers and various other sorts of unusual hair adornments today [Sept 28] in support of the PALS “Mad Hair Day’ fundraiser which saw people donate $5.00 to the charity and wear their hair in a mad or crazy way for the day. Participants were from various businesses and schools including A.S. Coopers, Strands... Read more of this article