Author Archive: Bernews1
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
Man Denies Attacking Two People At Club
53-year-old Lang Everett Onley denied attacking a man and a woman at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club on September 18 last year. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of unlawful wounding during the Supreme Court Arraignments this morning [Aug 1]. Mr Onley, unrepresented, will return for mention in September 2012. Justice Simmons gave him directions and advice... Read more of this article
Man Denies Committing Burglary Using Fake Gun
A man alleged to have committed a burglary using imitation firearm denied the charges in this morning’s [Aug 1] Supreme Court Arraignments session. Josef Smith, charged with aggravated burglary at Long Ridge Pass in Devonshire on 3rd January 2012, will go on trial in November 2012. He is presented by lawyer Elizabeth Christopher. Related Stories 26... Read more of this article
Prisoner Denies Assaulting Another Inmate
A Westgate prisoner appeared in this morning’s [Aug 1] Supreme Court Arraignments session and denied causing grievous bodily harm to another prisoner in August of last year. Antoine Anderson pleaded not guilty to the charge of causing grievous bodily harm to Winston Darrell. on 22nd August 2011. Mr Anderson will go on trial on 5th November 2012.... Read more of this article
Attempted Murder: Cervio Cox Pleads Not Guilty
Cervio Cox, 28, appeared in the Supreme Court Arraignments session this morning [Aug 1] and pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of Lavon Thomas and Darren Thompson in March of this year. He also pleaded not guilty to two charges that he used a firearm to commit an indictable offence against two people. Mr Cox was remanded and will re-appear in... Read more of this article
Study Documents Sea Turtle Grazing In Bermuda
The Department of Conservation Services is presently undertaking a week long study of the grazing habits of Green Turtles feeding in the seagrass meadows on Bermuda’s reef platform. A spokesperson said, “Both Green turtles and seagrass are listed under the Protected Species Act 2003 and it essential that we improve our understanding of this... Read more of this article
Cup Match Campers Stake Their Spots
With the first ball of Cup Match less than 24 hours away from being thrown, anxious campers have been staking out their spots in preparation for the holiday weekend. Camping sites across the island have seen areas cordoned off with stakes, ropes, paint and tents. We spoke to one camper who said her family has been camping for about 20 years with the... Read more of this article
Police, Regiment Combine For Cup Match Security
A joint effort between the Bermuda Police Service and Bermuda Regiment is aimed at deterring any of the criminal element that might seek to disrupt the Cup Match holiday with acts of violence and criminality. Police Officers, Reserve Police and the Bermuda Regiment will be on duty inside and outside the Somerset Cricket Club grounds throughout Cup Match... Read more of this article
Olympics: Kirklands Finish 12th In Race #6
[Updated: After a rocky start in their first race this morning, the Kirklands have had their strongest finish to date, with a solid 12th place in their second race of the day. They have now moved up to 19th place in the standings, surpassing the team from Greece] Bermudian sailors Jesse and Zander Kirkland are taking part in their third day of sailing... Read more of this article
