Author Archive: Bernews1

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

$86K Assistance For Purvis Park Rest Home

Premier Paula Cox joined Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks this morning [Sept 28] for a presentation to Purvis Park Rest Home, with $86,000 being donated to fund upgrades and improvements to the housing facility. Minister Weeks said, “Meeting the needs of seniors continues to be a central focus of the Government and in particular addressing... Read more of this article

UBP: ‘Misspeak’ By Minister ‘Bizarre At Best’

Commenting on the recent “misspeak” by Minister Wayne Furbert, UBP MP Charlie Swan said the “entire episode is becoming farcical,” while his fellow UBP MP Kim Swan said the “misspoke notification” by the Minister is “bizarre at best…” The “misspeak” is the latest in the ongoing plans... Read more of this article

Upcoming: KPMG/BEDC On Business Forum

On Monday evening, [Oct 1] at 5:30pm, KPMG and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation are hosting an informative and interactive Forum to introduce the BEDC’s new medium-sized business initiatives, and also discuss topics relevant to these companies. Michelle Khaldun, Executive Director of BEDC comments: “Bermuda Economic Development Corporation... Read more of this article

Accountant General’s Dept. Pay Advisory

[Updated] The Accountant General’s Department issued a pay advisory saying: “In accordance with an advisory to Government payroll administrators yesterday, the Accountant General’s Department has advised all employees that the monthly pay day for September 2012 payroll is today, Friday, September 28th, 2012, which is the last working day of... Read more of this article

Full Schedule Of Events For CultureFest

CultureFest “Unity in the Community” — a two day celebration of all the diverse cultures in Bermuda — will take place on Saturday, September 29th & Sunday, September 30th in the Royal Naval Dockyard from 12 noon – 9pm each day. Each day residents and visitors can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, including live bands, vocalists,... Read more of this article

Cricket Captain David Hemp To Step Down

Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] President Lloyd Fray announced that David Hemp will be stepping down from his position as captain of Bermuda with immediate effect. Mr Hemp has indicated his willingness to continue to represent Bermuda as a player and assist in the mentoring of the future captains. The BCB Executive has recently approved a Captaincy Criteria... Read more of this article

New N.Y. To Bermuda Record: 17 Hours

[Updated with video] The New York to Bermuda record was broken yet again, with an Italian team roaring in at 10am this morning [Sept 28], in a time of approximately 17 hours. They left New York at approximately 5pm Bermuda time yesterday to make 780 mile open ocean transit, and ended up smashing the previous record by over 4 hours. The boat was by noted... Read more of this article

Bermuda Triathlon Summer Series Results

A relatively small field took part in the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Argo Re Summer Series at the Clearwater Beach, with Bermuda’s Winter Olympian Tucker Murphy winning the 200m Swim/8K Bike/2K Run Individual Distance. Murphy was clocked across the line clocking 24.00, while Alex Pilgrim finished second in 26.15 and Duncan Scott finished third... Read more of this article

Mussenden Returned As BFA President

Larry Mussenden was re-elected as the President of the Bermuda Football Association in their Annual General Meeting held at the Devonshire Recreation Club last night [Sept 27]. Mr Mussenden took back over the post of President back in September 2010, replacing Richard Calderon who held to post for a two year period. Related Stories Wins For Hood,... Read more of this article