Author Archive: Bernews1

Police: Concern Regarding Imitation Gun Incidents

The police have expressed their concern about incidents where imitation guns and air pistols have been brandished saying that “firearms officers are prepared for a range of critical situations but they cannot be expected to distinguish between a real and an imitation firearm during an incident.” A police spokesperson said: “The Bermuda... Read more of this article

46-Year-Old Man Injured In Alleged Assault

A 46-year-old man was injured in what the police referred to as an “alleged assault” last night [July 26] in the Horseshoe Lane Southampton area. A police spokespersons said: “Around 10:55pm on Thursday, July 26th police attended a report of an alleged assault in the Horseshoe Road, Horseshoe Lane Southampton area, where a 46 year... Read more of this article

Video: Traffic Diversion As Transformer Replaced

A portion of Park Road was blocked to traffic this morning [July 27] as BELCO go about replacing the transformer that exploded on Thursday causing power outages in the city of Hamilton. The damaged transformer was removed by crane and loaded onto the back of a trailer. The truck proceeded cautiously towards BELCO with workmen having to lift low hanging... Read more of this article

Bermuda Excels At Caribbean Jr Squash Champs

Noah Browne was crowned Caribbean Junior Champion this week at the 2012 Caribbean Junior Squash Championships in Jamaica. Noah defeated Kevin Hannaway of OECS in the final in a dramatic 6-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-3 win to lift the Caribbean title, the pinnacle of Junior squash in the Caribbean. Noah was joined by 12 year Dylan Pratt who won the Boys under... Read more of this article

Hansen, Williams Top Argo Group Gold Cup List

[Written by Talbot Wilson] The top two skippers on the Alpari World Match Racing Tour leaderboard will headline the 2012 Argo Group Gold Cup, facing off for the King Edward VII Gold Cup, which starts October 2nd at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Sweden’s Bjorn Hansen (SWE-Mekonomen Sailing Team) is currently top of the Tour leaderboard with 81 points.... Read more of this article

London Office Available For Emergency Support

“The Government of Bermuda London Office advised Bermudians visiting London for the 2012 Olympic Games that the London Office is able to assist Bermudians who require emergency support. The London Office is located at 6 Arlington Street, London, SW1A 1RE; Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7518 9900; Fax: +44 (0) 20 7518 9901; Email: londonoffice@gov.bm.” The... Read more of this article

Transformer Trips, Causes Brief Overnight Outage

[Updated] At 4.35am this morning [July 27] there was another power outage in Hamilton after a transformer tripped, with service restored approximately 90 minutes later. A BELCO spokesperson said: “At approximately 4:35 am, the transformer inside the Park Road substation tripped due to a fault on a related piece of equipment. Electricity service... Read more of this article

Miss Bermuda’s Friends To Host Fundraiser

Friends of Miss Bermuda Rochelle Minors have banded together to hold a bake sale tomorrow [July 28] to show support for her by raising funds to contribute to the expenses her family will incur flying out to China for the 2012 Miss World pageant. The 22-year-old student and fashion model has made a strong impact thus far in the competition, having been... Read more of this article

Nabors Industries Releases Q2 Financial Results

Bermuda-based Nabors Industries Ltd. released its financial results for the second quarter and first six months of 2012. The Company posted adjusted income derived from operating activities of $230.4 million for the current quarter which compares to $177.5 million in the second quarter of 2011 and $321.2 million in the first quarter of 2012. Net income... Read more of this article

Bermuda Triple Crown Fishing Tournament

The Bermuda Triple Crown concluded this week after a very successful three weeks of big game fishing. The Bermuda Department of Tourism sponsored this series of tournaments organized by Bonnier Corporation and Tournament Director, Dan Jacobs. The tournaments included the Bermuda Billfish Release Cup, Bermuda Billfish Blast, Bermuda Big Game Classic... Read more of this article

Video/Photos: Miss Teen Bermuda Fashion Show

The Miss Teen Bermuda Islands contestants made an appearance at Somerset Cricket Club yesterday [July 26], putting on a fashion show at the club’s Pre-Cup Match Senior’s Tea. The fashion show was produced by pageant promoter Tee’l Productions with the young ladies wearing representative school uniforms as well as outfits from Clara-Bows,... Read more of this article

Temporary Police Telephone System Outage

[Updated] The 911 emergency phone number is currently the only means of contacting the police until further notice due to operational difficulties, a police spokesperson said this evening [July 26]. Non-emergency contact should be made through the nearest police station until the matter is resolved. A police spokesperson said, “”The Bermuda... Read more of this article