Author Archive: Bernews1

Caribbean Cycling Postponed Due To Storm

The 2012 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships scheduled for this weekend in the Dominican Republic will be postponed due to the threat of Tropical Storm Issac. Eight of Bermuda’s top junior cyclists were scheduled to compete in the event. Reuters reports: ”Isaac had top sustained winds of 45 miles per hour and was forecast to become a... Read more of this article

Videos: Young Artists Perform At Musical Showcase

The Developing Artists Program [DAP] 2012 wrapped up their program with a standing room only showcase at Flanagan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant. Family, friends and other supporters packed into the venue to witness their young artists/musicians perform an array of musical selections. The artists included on vocals Chinyere Nwasike, Chiante’ Roberts,... Read more of this article

Appeal For Help To Find Missing Dog ‘Bella’

Bella, a 10-year-old Boxer has been missing from her Pembroke home for approximately a week and her owners are anxious for her return. Bella is wearing a purple and green invisible fence collar and may be in the Fairylands area in Pembroke or could possibly be heading along the Northshore Road towards her former home in Hamilton Parish. If seen or... Read more of this article

Schedule Of Activities For Labour Day Weekend

[Updated] The Joint Labour Day Organising Committee announced the schedule of events for the upcoming Labour Day Weekend, which has a theme of “Trade Union Rights Under Attack” this year. Sponsors include Barritt’s, Bermuda Train Company, Corporation of Hamilton, BELCO and the Bermuda Trade Union Congress. Schedule of Events Friday, August... Read more of this article

Clarke Pleads Guilty: Animal Suffering Charge

[Updated with photos of the dog] In Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 22] former Prison Officer’s Association president Craig Clarke pleaded guilty to a charge that he had willfully caused unnecessary suffering to an animal – a 13-year-old dog. Police and SPCA evidence was that responding to calls from neighbours, they had attended Mr Clarke’s... Read more of this article

Minister Presents $2.2M In Scholarship Funds

Parents and students gathered on Thursday [Aug 16] at the XL Building for the annual presentation of the Bermuda Government Scholars and other Awards and Bursaries. Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith presented a total of $2.2 million in scholarships and awards to 60 Bermudians studying for a wide range of careers. The funds cover students... Read more of this article

64-Yr-Old Man Charged: Sex Offences Against Girl

In Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 22] a 64-year-old man — who cannot be named for legal reasons — faced six charges of sexual assault of a girl who was under the age of 16 at the time. The six charges arose from allegations of unlawfully touching and of having unlawful carnal knowledge. The allegations were that the offences occurred between... Read more of this article

Cricket: Bermuda Under/15 Team Start UK Tour

The Bermuda Under/15 National Team played their first match on their current tour of the UK, losing to Kimberley Institute CC by 7 wickets. Kimberley Institute CC won the toss and elected to field, the Bermuda Under 15 National Team was bowled all out for 173 in 40 overs, opener Davin Dill was the top scorer with 67, while his opening partner Alex Dore... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Bermuda Motorcycle Racing On Sunday

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club will be hosting its next round of the 2012 National Championship Series this Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Bermuda Motor Sports Park in Southside, St. Davids. Gates open at noon with racing scheduled to start at 1:00pm. Admission has been reduced to $5 [children and seniors are free] and there is a gate prize of a... Read more of this article

Bermuda Nights Entertainment Lineup

The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] is hosting 2012 Bermuda Nights this Saturday [Aug 25] at Barr’s Bay Park beginning at 8:00pm. The evening of entertainment starts at 8:00pm and scheduled to perform are Live Wires, Amy Bento, Working Title and Capoeira Camara. A Ministry spokesperson said, “Showcasing Bermuda’s best local entertainers,... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Art Festival In Dockyard

The Arts Centre at Dockyard is holding its first annual “Art Festival” this coming Saturday [Aug 25] from 5 – 8 p.m. A spokesperson said: “Artists and Crafters from Islandw ide will be set up throughout Dockyard. It’s a chance to experience what Dockyard has to offer as well as to see how much artistic talent there is on... Read more of this article

Video: Miss Bermuda Returns From China

Miss Bermuda Rochelle Minors returned from London last night [Aug 21], after spending a month in China taking part in the Miss World competition. She was greeted by her family and friends, and presented with a bouquet of flowers by Miss Bermuda Pageant Director Milika Trott Seymour. At the airport last night she said, “I had an awesome time and I’m... Read more of this article