Author Archive: Bernews1
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
Bermuda’s Olympic Swimmer In Action Tomorrow
As most Bermudians focus on the cricket game tomorrow [Aug 2], one Bermudian will have his focus set strictly on swimming as Roy Allan Burch is set to make his Olympic appearance in London. The 26-year-old swimmer will compete in the 50m freestyle, with the heats set to get underway at 6am Bermuda time tomorrow. He will be swimming in Lane 4 of Heat... Read more of this article
16-Year-Old Stabbed At Albouys Point
[Updated] Today has been marred by another incident, with a 16-year-old male being stabbed during an altercation at Albouys Point in Hamilton this afternoon [Aug 1]. The teenager is presently being treated at KEMH for a collapsed lung and stab wounds to his back. A police spokesperson said: “At approximately 4:40pm today a 16 year old male arrived... Read more of this article
Digicel Providing Free Wi-Fi At Cup Match
Digicel announced today [Aug 1] that it will offer free Wi-Fi at the Cup Match event this year to attending fans. Available on Thursday, August 2 and Friday, August 3, the free Wi-Fi will be accessible from phones, tablets and laptops. “Cup Match is the pinnacle of Bermudian festivities,” stated Wayne Caines, CEO of Digicel Bermuda. “In this festive... Read more of this article
Bonnie Howard Joins Assured’s Board Of Directors
Bermuda-based Assured Guaranty Ltd. board of directors have appointed Bonnie L. Howard as an independent director. Ms. Howard will also serve on the board’s Audit and Risk Oversight committees. “We are very pleased to welcome Bonnie Howard to our board,” said Assured Guaranty Chairman, Walter Scott. “With her distinguished background in finance... Read more of this article
US Air Passengers Delayed, New Plane Flying In
Some locals planning to head overseas for the Cup Match holiday are experiencing a slight delay in their plans, with today’s [Aug 1] flight to Philadelphia experiencing a long delay as another aircraft must be flown in. Passengers outbound on this afternoon’s USAIR flight #1425 to Philadelphia were told that the flight had been delayed from... Read more of this article
Two Men Rob Female Motorcyclist On Middle Rd.
At 2.30pm today [Aug 1] a female was riding her motorcycle on Middle Road in Devonshire when two men on a motorcycle road alongside her, caused her to fall from the bike and stole money as well as her motorcycle. The victim received minor abrasions, and the police said the quantity of cash stolen was “substantial.” A police spokesperson... Read more of this article
BMA Advises Public Of New $50 Bill In Circulation
The Bermuda Monetary Authority today ]Aug 1] advised that as part of its continuous programme of enhancements, it has issued into circulation a revised $50 banknote. The new banknote, which showcases an updated Longtail bird and an A/1 prefix instead of a Bermuda onion prefix on the serial numbering, will run in circulation alongside both the $50 banknotes... Read more of this article
Olympic Basketball: Great Britain Lose To Russia
Jenaya Wade Fray and her Great Britain Women’s Olympic Basketball team were back in action during the Olympics today [Aug 1] losing to Russia. Great Britain were down 16-14 at the end of the first quarter, and during the second quarter Russia outscored Great Britain 23 – 13 to take a half time lead of 39-27. In the third quarter Great Britain came... Read more of this article
Non Mariners Race Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Preparations are in high gear at the Sandys Boat Club as the Society of Non Mariners get set to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their annual Non-Mariners Race in Sandys. Non-Activities on Sunday [Aug 5] include the Non-Colors Raising, Non-Penguins Fly Past, Non-Noodle Race, Non-Memorial to our Mascot, Non-Calypso Pipe Band, Non-Craft Race, Non-Trophy... Read more of this article
Police Issue Warning About Counterfeit Money
Noting that there will be a high volume of local currency in circulation over the upcoming holiday, the police have asked people to vigilant in regards to counterfeit money. A police spokesperson said: “The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit is aware of counterfeit currency presently in circulation on the island, particularly Bermuda... Read more of this article
Supreme Court Overturns School Principal Transfers
The Supreme Court today [Aug 1] overturned a decision by the Ministry of Education to transfer principals from TN Tatem Middle School and Victor Scott Primary School. In March of this year Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith said four school principals will be transferred for the upcoming 2012/13 school year. The planned transfers included moving... Read more of this article
