Author Archive: Bernews1

Videos/Photos: Start Of ‘Tour De Turtles Race’

The “Tour de Turtles Bermuda: Race On The Rock” got underway this morning [Aug 14] with green turtles fitted with GPS satellite transmitters setting off on their three-month Tour de Turtles “race”. This morning marked the official start of the race with one turtle being released at Clearwater Beach in St David’s. After having her... Read more of this article

Ferry Out Of Service, Forces Cancellations

Due to the “Bermudian” being out of service, there have been some ferry cancellations for today. A Government spokesperson said: “The following Sea Express Ferry services have been suspended today as a result of the Bermudian being out of service: Dockyard: 10:30 a.m. & 1:15 p.m. | Hamilton: 12:30 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.” The... Read more of this article

Mayho “Getting Used To” Living In France

Cyclist Dominique Mayho says he is getting “used to France”, where he is living and training for a two month period. The 18-year-old has taken the local cycling scene by storm this season, winning the Bermuda National Road Race Championships, the May 24th Sinclair Packwood Memorial Road Race and several Road Race Series events. He has also... Read more of this article

Video: Burch & Duffy Return From Olympics

Two of Bermuda’s Olympians returned home last night [Aug 13], with Roy Allan Burch and Flora Duffy arriving onboard the British Airways flight. Roy Allan Burch delivered his fastest time ever on the world stage, clocking 22.47 in the 50m freestyle heat setting a new Bermuda record, winning the heat and placing 24th overall. Despite suffering... Read more of this article

Cyril Whitter Appointed As President of BMRC

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. The AGM was called to host the election of officers for the BMRC for the next two year period. The new officers are noted below: President: Cyril H. Whitter III Vice President: David Jones, Sr. Secretary: Denise Wilson-Adams Treasurer: Jecoa Burrows Whitter... Read more of this article

Premier To Formally Recognise Somerset’s Win

Tomorrow afternoon [Aug 14] Premier Paula Cox will formally recognise the Somerset Cricket Team for their 2012 Cup Match victory. The event will take place at the National Sports Centre’s Frog Lane Field, and Premier Cox will offer official congratulations on behalf of her Cabinet colleagues and the Government on Somerset’s commanding win over St.... Read more of this article

3-Year-Old Recovering, Moved Out Of ICU

The condition of the 3-year-old boy who was pulled from the water yesterday [Aug 12] is improving, and he has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit to the children’s ward. The little boy was at Admiralty House with his parents, who are visiting the island, and was given CPR by a bystander after being pulled from the water, and the police are... Read more of this article

BELCO Responds To Concerns Over Outages

“Safety and reliability of electricity service are our highest priority,” BELCO President Andrew Parsons said today. “It is preposterous and irresponsible for anyone to suggest that BELCO would deliberately cause outages to make a point to the Energy Commission, customers or the public at large. “The recent power outages are in no way... Read more of this article

Jeff Baron Suggests Police Utilize Crime Mapping

The OBA’s Jeff Baron has suggested that the Bermuda Police Service should implement and publicize street-level ‘crime maps’ showing all crimes reported and their outcomes. Mr Baron, a former police officer, is the OBA Spokesperson on National Security and their candidate for Pembroke South East. Mr Baron said: “It is tempting to engage... Read more of this article

Mcllroy Books Final 2012 Grand Slam Spot

Rory McIlroy, who won the 94th PGA Championship on The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island by a record eight-stroke margin, has become the final major winner in 2012 to earn a berth in the 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf. McIlroy will be joined by Masters Champion Bubba Watson, U.S. Open winner Webb Simpson and Open Champion Ernie Els, Oct. 22-24, at Port Royal... Read more of this article

City Of Hamilton Launches Wi-Fi Service

[Updated] The City of Hamilton today announced the formal launch of a city-wide wi-fi service. Hamilton Mayor Graeme Outerbridge said: “In today’s busy and ever demanding technological environment, the City wanted to be able to offer the service so anyone who has a need to quickly and easily respond to email messages and visit websites as required,... Read more of this article

Photos: Coral Spawn Seen In East End Waters

Some of the island’s powerboat racers could be seen zooming past the coral spawn as they made their way through the east end during the Around the Island race yesterday [Aug 12], as small sections of the island’s waters took on a coral/pinkish tinge as a result of coral spawning. Coral spawn — a sign the coral reefs are reproducing... Read more of this article