Author Archive: Bernews1

Clarke Pleads Not Guilty To Using Offensive Words

43-year-old Craig Clarke appeared in Magistrates Court earlier this week and pleaded not guilty to using offensive words to a police officer at the ‘Beachfest’ celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach in Southampton on August 2012. Magistrate Tyrone Chin granted Mr Clarke bail of $1,000 and set trial for 9th October 2012. Related Stories Privy... Read more of this article

Chris Douglas Wins Cup Match Safe Hands Award

Somerset’s Chris Douglas has been chosen as the Cup Match Classic Safe Hands Award winner for 2012. Douglas, who took an excellent catch on the first day of the match, followed that up with another fine effort on the second day of play which led to the dismissal of St. George’s Glenn Blakeney. Douglas received the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds... Read more of this article

46-Yr-Old Man: Three Year Suspension After DUI

Darren Edwards, now aged 46 will be almost 49 years old before he can legally drive any vehicle on Bermuda roads, and he’s also $1,500 lighter in his pocket. This came about as a result of his pleading guilty to driving whilst the proportion of alcohol in his blood exceeded 80mg with this offence occurring on 4th August, during Bermuda’s annual... Read more of this article

Fire Service Responds To Sandys House Fire

Last night [Aug 7] firefighters responded to a fire on the upper level of a 2 storey residential unit in Sandys. A spokesperson said: “At 6.35 this evening, August 7, BFRS received a call through the 911 Dispatch Facility reporting a structural fire at #56 Seawall Drive, Sandys. “BFRS responded with 2 fire appliances, 2 support vehicles... Read more of this article

Looking At Bermuda’s 2012 Olympic Highlights

Bermuda’s eight-strong Olympic team has concluded competition in the 2012 London Games, with the entire team earning various accolades and distinctions. Six of the athletes have competed in the Olympics before, and every single one of them improved upon their first showing. Roy Allan Burch moved up almost 40 spots, Jillian Terceria almost 25 spots, Arantxa... Read more of this article

Photos: Seymour’s Pond “Blooms” Pink

The Department of Conservation Services carried out preliminary tests on a sample from Seymour’s Pond in Southampton and found single-celled plankton and numerous bacterial cells which are known to produce striking pink “blooms” in salt ponds. A spokesperson said: “The Department of Conservation Services has today carried out... Read more of this article

BHB Confirm Dr Victor Scott: Interim Chief Of Staff

Bermuda Hospitals Board announced the appointment of Dr Victor F Scott, MD, MACP, AGAF, as Interim Chief of Staff for period up to three months. The previous Chief of Staff, Dr Donald Thomas, was placed on “administrative leave” recently, with the BHB declining to comment on the reasons why. As Interim Chief of Staff, Dr Scott will report to BHB... Read more of this article

New BFA National Academy Director: Richard Todd

The Chairman of the Bermuda Football Association’s Player Development Committee Mark Wade announced Richard Todd as the new National Academy Director. Mr Wade said, “Todd joins the National Program and brings a great level of experience both Locally and Internationally.” Mr Todd has previously served as assistant coach of the Bermuda National... Read more of this article

Thieves Break Into Boaz Island Gas Station

Two thieves broke into the Boaz Island Gas Station in Sandys early yesterday morning [Aug 6]. Police say it is unclear what items may have been removed but are appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information to call 234-1010. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6.30am on Monday, Police attended a report of a burglary at the Boaz Island... Read more of this article

Police Seize 40 Cannabis Plants In Smiths

Police recently seized approximately 40 cannabis plants from an area in Smiths parish. A police statement said: “Based on information received, Police attended an area in Smiths’ parish where a large number of cannabis plants were found to be growing. “The area of land was concealed by bush and trees approximately 15 to 20ft from the road... Read more of this article

Olympics: Arantxa King Finishes In 13th Place

[Updated: Arantxa King jumped three times, with her best jump of 6.4m earning her a 13th place finish, missing the finals by one spot as the top 12 go through. This is a substantial improvement on her 36th place finish at the 2008 Olympics. The 22-year-old was the final Bermudian to compete in these Olympic Games.] Arantxa King — the final Bermudian... Read more of this article

Jamaicans Celebrate 50 Years Of Independence

Jamaicans in Bermuda and all over the world yesterday [Aug 6] observed the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence from British rule. Celebrations were compounded as during this same time period Jamaican sprinters are again dominating the Olympics, with Usain Bolt winning the gold medal in the men’s 100m, with his fellow Jamaican Yohan... Read more of this article