Author Archive: Bernews1

Under/12 Basketball Team Playing In Florida

The Bermuda Under 12 team of Caelin Peters, Kenai Stowe, Jacy Lowery, Derek Tucker-Peters, Kobie Reid, Colby Mapp, Zane Curtis-Thomas, Kumari Tannock, Mical Hardtman, Rye Ahronson, Tyler Hurdle, and Miguel Perry played their first match in the 2012 Global Cup tournament. They took on the Philippines at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando,... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda West Ham Youth Soccer Camp

This week the BFA Field in Prospect played host to the Bermuda West Ham Youth Soccer Camp. Running from Monday August 13th and ending today [Aug 16], there were two groups of kids taking part. The younger kids morning group was at times up to 29 and the evening teen group saw up to 16 kids. West Ham United Football Club from London, England, have arguably... Read more of this article

Wheels Cycle Closing, Cites Economic Conditions

Wheels Cycles in Hamilton will be closing, with the company saying “the recent economic conditions have meant for extremely challenging trade and the decline in both rental and retail business has unfortunately left us in a position were we can no longer sustain the operations.” The store looks set to have a closing sale, with the sign... Read more of this article

Smith Finishes 3rd In France DecaNation Meet

Fresh off his Olympic appearance, Bermuda’sT yrone Smith finished third in the Men’s Long Jump in the DecaNation Track and Field Meet in France. Smith recorded a foul on his first attempt, before leaping 7.62m on his second attempt. Smith leaped 7.64m on his third attempt and then reached the 7.68m mark on his fourth attempt. Smith did not jump... Read more of this article

Video: S20 Around The Island Powerboat Race

[Updated] Steven Bridges and Aaron Sims zoomed around the entire island in only 33 minutes and 45 seconds during Sunday’s [Aug 12] Around the Island powerboat race, claiming second place in the S class. The video below shows the view of the top speed 33-minute race around the island from the vantage point of the actual driver, as well as takes... Read more of this article

Final Day Of White’s In Warwick Sale: 50% Off

The final day of the liquidation sale today [Aug 16] at White’s in Warwick will see goods sold at 50% off, KPMG said this morning. White’s Supermarket at Warwick was ordered into liquidation on Friday [Aug 10] and all the staff were laid off. The liquidation sale started yesterday with goods selling at 25% off, and ends today. A statement issued... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Gordon Forms In Atlantic

The seventh named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season has formed, however the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that Tropical Storm Gordon is not a threat to Bermuda. Gordon’s maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph [65 kph], and the U.S. National Hurricane Center says some strengthening is forecast over the next two days and Gordon... 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 [Aug 19] at the Bermuda Motor Sports Park in Southside, St. Davids. The 2012 championship has reached its half way point and the climax has yet to be hit as each round continues to bring increased excitement. Admission is $10 [children... Read more of this article

CURB Workshop: “What It Means To Be White”

On the 23rd August 2012 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm CURB will begin the ﬁrst of a series of two-hour monthly workshops/dialogues around “what it means to be white and white racial identity.” A CURB spokesperson said: “The workshops will be based on the work of Dr. Shelly Tochluk, Ph.D. author of Witnessing Whiteness: The Need to Talk About... Read more of this article

Michael Winfield Retiring From Cambridge Beaches

Michael Winfield will be retiring as President & CEO from Cambridge Beaches, effective tomorrow [Aug 16]. Mr Winfield also served as President & CEO of Cambridge Beaches’ parent company, the Frascati Hotel Company, and will be retiring from both. Chairman of Cambridge Beaches Derek Stapley said: “Discussions between Mike and the board... Read more of this article

Fray & Robinson Named Cricket Players Of Week

Logic and the Bermuda Cricket Board announced that the Logic Premier Division ‘Player of the Week’ is Terryn Fray of Bailey’s Bay CC. In the game against St. David’s, Fray scored 98 runs out of the 208 scored by his team and his innings rescued Bay from a precarious 104 for 6 and enabled them to post a match winning total. The Logic... Read more of this article

“Kid Inspired, Spotlight Approved” Showcase

The Spotlight Performing Arts Camp Showcase this week will be themed “Kid Inspired, Spotlight Approved” and will take place at 6pm The Berkeley Cultural Centre Amphitheatre this Friday [Aug 17]. A spokesperson said: “Contact family and friends then email info@ckccorporation.com with the number of seats you wish to reserve. “Entry... Read more of this article