Author Archive: Bernews1

Videos: Wells Scores Twice For Bradford

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells propelled Bradford City to a 3-2 win yesterday, after dramatic come-from-behind victory that saw Wells fire in two goals with only 8 minutes left in the game to force extra-time. The 22-year-old striker was brought into the game in the 61st minute with Bradford trailing 2-0, but scored twice forcing the extra-time resulting in... Read more of this article

ACE Bermuda’s Graduate Trainee Programme

ACE Bermuda announced the appointment of Kimberly Lewis as Assistant Underwriter in the Professional Lines Division following her successful completion of the company’s Underwriting Graduate Trainee Programme, and also said that Marco Greenidge has been selected as the 2012 Underwriting Graduate Trainee. The two-year graduate programme includes:... Read more of this article

Argo Group Gold Cup Field Reduced To 21

[Written by Talbot Wilson] Two post-deadline team cancellations and difficulty with travel schedules from Europe have reduced the expected field of 24 teams to 21 in the 2012 Argo Group Gold Cup. The field includes nine of the top 20 ISAF ranked teams and the two leading Alpari World Match Tour Skippers. With the reduced numbers, the schedule and format... Read more of this article

Makai Dickerson To Challenge Craig Cannonier

[Updated with video] The PLP held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 26], and confirmed that Makai Dickerson will be their candidate for Constituency #12 Devonshire South Central. One Bermuda Alliance Leader Craig Cannonier will stand for the Opposition in Devonshire South Central. Mr Cannonier is the incumbent, having won a 2011 bye-election with... Read more of this article

Minister Updates On National Health Plan

“Making sure that all people have health coverage and that they can afford this coverage is a basic standard promoted by health experts worldwide. We are committed to achieving that standard,” said Health Minister Zane DeSilva this morning [Sept 26]. The Minister held a press conference to update on the National Health Plan, which he said... Read more of this article

CultureFest Seeks Country Reps For Procession

“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. A spokesperson said: “To celebrate its return to the National Stage the organizers have planned an offical opening and invited... Read more of this article

Thursday: Education Town Hall Meeting

The Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith will host an education town hall meeting tomorrow [Sept 27] at 7pm at the T.N. Tatem Middle School, Warwick. The topic of discussion will be the Cambridge Curriculum – what it is and its critical role in the education of Bermuda’s public school students. According to the Ministry, the meeting promises... Read more of this article

iPhone 5 Now Available In Bermuda: $1399

[Updated] The iPhone 5 is now available in Bermuda, a few days after being released by Apple. Audio Visual Electronics brought in a few, and as of this writing a salesperson told Bernews they only have one remaining, however they expect to have more available for sale this coming Friday [Sept 28]. The phones will be available in both black or white... Read more of this article

Freddy Hall, Reggie Lambe & Toronto Win

Toronto Football Club defeated a team El Salvador on Tuesday [Sept 25] and kept their CONCACAF Champions League hopes alive. Two Bermudians were in the starting line-up, with both Reggie Lambe and goalkeeper Freddy Hall seeing action. Terry Dunfield scored twice and Quincy Amarikwa scored the opening goal in the first half, as Toronto defeated CD Águila... Read more of this article

Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club Results

Action in the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club’s 2012 Season continued on Sunday at the Motor Sports Park in Southside. Monique Waite steered her bike to victory in the GP70 first and race of the day, while Edward Cook won Heat 1 in the GP80 Class. Cyril Whitter III won Heat 1 in the GP125 Class first race, with Cody Sousa-Saints winning the Superbike... Read more of this article

Football: Somerset Trojans, Dandy Town Win

Last night [Sept 25] at the BAA field the Somerset Trojans defeated the North Village Rams 3-2, and the Dandy Town Hornets defeated Devonshire Cougars 4-1. North Village Rams 2 Somerset Trojans 3 Jameko Harvey Outerbridge gave the Somerset Trojans the lead in the 36th minute, however the scores were level three minutes later when Pierre Smith scored... Read more of this article

PALS. To Host ‘Mad Hair Day’ On Friday

P.A.L.S. will be hosting a ‘Mad Hair Day’ this coming, Friday [Sept 28], where people are asked to donate $5.00 to the charity and wear their hair in a mad or crazy way for the day. A spokesperson said: “Ever wake up in the morning and wished you could lie in bed for a few extra minutes instead of getting up and making your hair presentable?... Read more of this article