Author Archive: Bernews1

Police Chase, Arrest Man After Hit & Run

[Updated] A 24-year-old car driver was arrested this evening [Aug 14] on suspicion of driving whilst impaired after he hit a woman crossing the street. The driver failed to stop after the accident, and the police chased him from the junction of Front/King Street to Trimingham Hill where he was arrested. The police statement said: “Police responded... Read more of this article

Premier To UK MP: “Bermuda Pays Its Own Bills”

Premier Paula Cox has issued a statement “to remind” a UK MP that Bermuda pays all of its own bills — including the bill for Bermuda’s Governor — after he criticized Bermuda’s tax policy and said “we are paying twice because we are paying for Bermuda.” The Independent reports that John Mann [pictured],... Read more of this article

16-Year-Old Stabbed, Police Launch Investigation

A 16-year-old male was treated at the hospital and released after being stabbed at around 1am this morning [Aug 14] in Smiths parish. Police spokesman Dwayne Caines said: “Police responded to a report of a stabbing in the area of Zuills Park, Wilderness lane and Lolly’s Well, in Smiths around 1am and 1:30am this morning. “The victim, a 16... Read more of this article

Video: E Michael Jones, OBA Candidates Eat Worms

The title above is not a typo, the video below shows E Michael Jones and OBA candidates Nandi Davis and Alexis Swan eating dried worms while visiting Powergirl’s radio show on Power 95. Their unusual eating habits were for a good cause, as it was part of a lead up to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda “How much would you pay to see me?”... Read more of this article

Liquidation Sale At White’s Starts Tomorrow

KPMG confirmed that there have been no offers to acquire White’s in Warwick and that the staff have been made redundant. There will be a liquidation sale with all stock available at ”considerable discounts” tomorrow [Aug 15] and Thursday [Aug 16] from 1pm until 8pm. A statement issued by KPMG said: “Further to the Winding Up... Read more of this article

Photos: Premier, Ministers Congratulate Somerset

[Updated] Earlier today [Aug 14] Premier Paula Cox and Cabinet Ministers offered their official congratulations to Somerset Cricket Club on their win over St. George’s in the 2012 Cup Match Classic. The cricket players and Cabinet Ministers gathered at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire, where they all lined up and shook hands. Both Premier... Read more of this article

Application To Wind Up Other Two White’s Stores

In a public notice today [Aug 14], Bermuda’s major food importer, Butterfield & Vallis, have applied to wind-up White’s at Haywards Ltd and White’s at Southside Ltd. The two shops are part of the group that included White’s Supermarket at Warwick which was ordered into liquidation on Friday 10th August 2012. The shelves of both stores have... Read more of this article

21-Year-Old Soldier Jailed For 30 Days

In Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 14], Richard Trott, aged 21 and a member of the Bermuda Regiment, was sent to jail for thirty days after pleading guilty to charges of failing to attend for military duties and of disobeying orders. The Crown Prosecutor told the Senior Magistrate that Trott, who had been enlisted in the Bermuda Regiment in December... Read more of this article

BDOT Hosting Bermuda Nights At Barr’s Bay Park

The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] is hosting 2012 Bermuda Nights beginning this Saturday [Aug 18] at Barr’s Bay Park beginning at 8:00pm. A Ministry spokesperson said, “Showcasing Bermuda’s best local entertainers, Bermuda Nights is the ultimate outdoor music event that offers a true Bermudian experience. “Sit under the... Read more of this article

Ceci Wollmann Wins CORK Optimist Regatta

Ceci Wollmann is the CORK 2012 – Optimist Class Champion following the eight race Regatta held in Ontario, Canada. Wollmann and three other Bermuda sailors concluded taking part in the CORK International Race Week. James Amaral, Campbell Patton, Ceci and Mikey Wollmann all competed in the final day of racing with all four finishing in the top... Read more of this article

Miss Bermuda Takes Part In Top Model Event

Miss Bermuda Rochelle Minors took part in the semi-finals of the Top Model contest in China on Sunday [Aug 12], joining 45 other contestants from around the world in the fashion show while judges looked on. She is pictured top the left, in a photo via Facebook, walking down the catwalk. A well known model on the local scene, Miss Minors has modeled... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 59-Year-Old Jaha Mallory

The police have confirmed the death of 59-year-old Jaha Mallory who died after being involved in a car accident last Friday [Aug 10] on Glebe Road. Police spokesman Dwayne Caines said: “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 59 year old Jaha Mallory of Sandy’s Parish who died after being involved in a road traffic collision... Read more of this article