Author Archive: Bernews1

Investigation Into Rudy Smith’s Murder Continues

The investigation into the disappearance of Rudy Smith continues, with the police having officially classified his disappearance as a murder. The 41-year-old was last seen on July 9, and the police located Mr Smith’s motorbike in the waters in front of Grace Church on North Shore on July 16. Last night a police spokesperson said: “The murder inquiry... Read more of this article

Curtis: Politics, Uighurs, Faith Based Tourism

Appearing in an interview yesterday [Aug 28] on the Sherri Simmons radio show on Magic 102.7, Andre Curtis talked about a wide variety of issues including his recent incarceration, politics, crime, religion, and the Faith Based tourism plan. He said he is 75% sure he may run for public office, he knew the Uighurs were coming before they arrived, the... Read more of this article

Jessica Lewis: Last Day Before Opening Ceremony

Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis is hours away from the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London and the excitement is building with every passing hour. Speaking last night Ms Lewis said, “Ann Lindroth, President Bermuda Paralympic Association and I were up bright and early for a Chef d’Mission meeting at 7.30am to discuss the Opening Ceremonies.... Read more of this article

BEST Concerned Over Tucker’s Point Application

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] have raised concerns about an application by Tucker’s Point to develop on Glebe Hill. BEST Chairman Stuart Hayward said: “Tucker’s Point Management Ltd. has submitted an application for the first of many developments that were given in-principle approval through the Special Development... Read more of this article

Emergency Road Works On Reid Street

[Updated] A small section of the road on Reid Street – right by Bank of Butterfield – appears to have caved in this afternoon [Aug 28], and Corporation of Hamilon employees are presently on the scene working on the problem. We have asked the Corporation for a statement, and will update as able. Update 5.14pm: Quick video below, please... Read more of this article

Ship Finance Reports Preliminary Q2 Results

Ship Finance International Limited today [Aug 28] have announced its preliminary financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. The Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.39 per share, and Ship Finance has now paid dividends for 34 consecutive quarters. The dividend will be paid on or about September 28, 2012 to shareholders... Read more of this article

Swimmer Rescued At Horseshoe Bay, In ICU

A male swimmer received CPR and was taken to hospital last night [Aug 27] after running into difficulties while swimming at Horseshoe Bay. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:45pm on Monday, August 27th police and first responders attended a report of a swimmer in distress at Horseshoe Bay beach in Southampton. “It appears that prior... Read more of this article

Phase 1 Of Aquatics Centre Near Completion

Phase 1 of the Aquatics Centre currently under construction at the National Sports Centre is 85-90% complete according to Sean Tucker the Chairman of the National Sports Centre Trustees. Mr Tucker said, “We are on schedule for completion in early November and once the transformers are put in place we will be able to fill the pool and do the necessary... Read more of this article

Virginia News Features Jamauri Richardson

Bermudian Jamauri Richardson is making strides in the sport of American Football as a senior at Massanutten Military Academy in Virgina, and was recently featured in a NVDaily news report. The report said: “Massanutten Military Academy rising senior Jamauri Richardson’s crash course in football began in earnest last season. “Prior... Read more of this article

T&T Government Recognizes Coco-Reef Tobago

At a presentation event held earlier this month, Minister of Tobago Development, Dr. Delmon Baker, presented hotel developer John Jefferis with an award in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Trinidad & Tobago’s independence and Mr. Jefferis’ contributions to Tobago’s tourism industry. Trinidad and Tobago achieved independence from Great... Read more of this article

Bermuda Optimist Sailors Compete in Switzerland

An hour south of the capital of Switzerland Zurich in the heart of Europe is the “Sihlsee”. It was here on 8th August that Thomas and Adriana Penruddocke checked in to represent Bermuda in the Swiss Optimist National Championships. For Thomas [14] it the second time and Adriana [12], her first. Just under 200 Optimist sailors converged on... Read more of this article

BCB: Scholarships To Bermuda College Students

Bermuda Commercial Bank [BCB] have awarded three scholarships to exemplary students in our community. The Bank said they understand that individuals of all ages may wish to pursue academic excellence, so this year one of the scholarships was open for all ages to apply. Eden Smith, Christopher Michael Phillips, and Juliette Carol Swan were presented... Read more of this article