Author Archive: Bernews1

Tourist In Critical Condition, Man Arrested

[Updated] A 59-year-old American tourist is listed in critical condition in the ICU suffering from serious head injuries after an accident late last night [Aug 1] on Pitts Bay Road. It is understood that the tourist was walking when the motorcyclist struck him leaving him critically injured with serious head injuries. A police spokesperson said: “Police... Read more of this article

Olympics: Kirklands Finish 6th In First Race

[Updated] The first day of Cup Match is starting out on a very positive note with another strong performance from Bermuda at the Olympic Games, with the Kirklands storming to a 6th place finish in their first race this morning [Aug 2]. Jesse and Zander Kirkland rounded the first mark in third place 5 seconds behind the leaders, they remained in third... Read more of this article

Scorecard: St George’s 219, Somerset 100/2

[Updated: Play ended for the day at 7.30pm] The 2012 Annual Cup Match Classic is underway, with challengers Somerset winning the toss and have sending in the defending champions St. George’s Cricket Club to bat. The scorecard will not exactly reflect the real time scores, they will often be 5 minutes or so behind. View all our Cup Match coverage here. At... Read more of this article

Video: Wayne Wonder Performs At BeachFest

Chewstick is hosting the two-day BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach over Cup Match, which kicked which last night with a concert featuring Jamaican reggae singer Wayne Wonder, Trevor Hall and Dead Prez. Legendary singer Barrington Levy was originally scheduled to perform at BeachFest, however withdrew a couple of days ago and... Read more of this article

Olympics: Burch Wins Heat #4, Places 24th Overall

[Updated] Locals watching the Olympics on TV early this morning [Aug 2] were in for a treat, as they were able to witness Bermudian Roy Allan Burch winning his heat in the 50m freestyle. Burch touched the wall in 22.47, the first of eight swimmers to finish Heat #4. Unfortunately this time will not see him advance him to the semi-finals, missing out... Read more of this article

Live Blogging/Photos: Cup Match Day #1

[Updating] The first day of Cup Match is now underway, with the Annual Cup Match Classic cricket game set to take place in Somerset and the second day of BeachFest set for Horseshoe Bay Beach. The weather forecast for today said to expect it to be partly cloudy with 1 or 2 morning showers with a high near 29°C/85°F. St George’s are the defending... Read more of this article

St. Paul AME Church Celebrates Emancipation Day

Members of St. Paul AME Church celebrated a special Lay Day under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Lanel D. Guyton. The day consisted of the celebration of Emancipation Day in Bermuda; coupled with the honouring of past heroes of the popular Cricket game. A church spokesperson said, “Each year, the Island Nation of Bermuda celebrates the contributions... Read more of this article

Massive Crowd Thrilled By Collie Buddz Show

As of 10.30pm this evening [Aug 1] a long line was visible on Front Street, with scores of people queuing to get into the Collie Buddz show at Barrs Bay Park. The line stretched back almost as far as the bank and was orderly and moving along efficiently, with everyone appearing to be in good spirits as the Cup Match holiday gets underway. Bermudian... Read more of this article

Reggie Lambe Scores Twice In Toronto Win

Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe scored two goals to help propel his Toronto team to a win in the CONCACAF Champions League [CCL] today [Aug 1]. He is the second professional footballer from Bermuda to score two goals today, as Nahki Wells also accomplished the same feat two in the UK. Toronto Football Club was up against C.D. Aguila from El Salvador... Read more of this article

Small House Fire On Woodlands Road

A short while before 10pm this evening [Aug 1] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of a structural fire on Woodlands Road in Pembroke. Police and Fire Service personnel are presently on the scene, and the fire appears to have been extinguished. We unofficially understand that fire occurred in the lower apartment of a house,... Read more of this article

Photos: Collie Buddz & BeachFest Show Prep

Preparations have been underway all day for the concerts on this evening, with both BeachFest and the Collie Buddz show set to kick off tonight [Aug 1] to start off the Cup Match holiday. Chewstick is hosting the 7th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach, which will feature two days of entertainment. This year’s event starts... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores Twice In Bradford Victory

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells continues his fine form, scoring two goals for Bradford City during their pre-season victory over Guiseley today [Aug 1]. He scored the first goal in the 34th minute from around ten yards out. His second goal came in the 78th minute, with Bradford City describing it as a “fierce drive from all of 25 yards.” Wells... Read more of this article