Author Archive: Bernews1

13-Year-Old Injured In Three Vehicle Accident

[Updated] Police confirm a 13-year-old boy was injured in a collision that occurred at around 3pm this afternoon [July 15] on Middle Road in Southampton. There were traffic delays in the area as police investigated the accident, which appeared to involve an SUV, motorbike, and pedal bike. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “A few minutes... Read more of this article

Video: Mona Li$a’s “Island Not The Same”

Bermudian hip hop artist Mona Li$a has released a video to her latest single ‘Island Not the Same,’ which she was inspired to write after her cousin and good friend Jahmiko Leshore was murdered last year. On March 1st, 2011, 26-year-old Mr Leshore was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire when he was shot multiple times,... Read more of this article

Pacers Win Medals In Philadelphia Track Meet

Eighteen members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club are currently competing in the United Age Group Coaches Associations Invitational Track Meet at Widener University in Philadelphia. On Day One the Bermuda Pacers picked up Seven Medals that included four Gold and three Silver on the Day. Competing in the 200 Meter Dash Bantam Girls Makayla Tucker finished... Read more of this article

BDOT Joins Collie Buddz In Ticket Giveaway

The Bermuda Department of Tourism has joined with Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz to offer two free tickets to the artist’s upcoming concert on the Wednesday night before Cup Match. The two tickets, courtesy of the Department of Tourism will be awarded to “the biggest Collie Buddz fan in the world”. Fans of the artist have been... Read more of this article

Minister of Justice Issues Financial Advisory

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator Kim Wilson, today issued the following advisory about the risks in a number of jurisdictions arising from inadequate systems and controls to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The full advisory follows below: The Proceeds of Crime (Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing) Regulations... Read more of this article

Bermuda U/19 Rugby Team Lose To Mexico

Bermuda played Mexico yesterday [July 14] in the plate final of the NACRA U-19 rugby tournament going down 18-10. Mexico entered the tournament this year as one of the favorites after completing a month long preparation tour which took them to Canada, United States and Argentina. Mexico where hard done by in a narrow defeat to Cayman by two points in... Read more of this article

Dolphins Summer Swim Meet Round Up

The BASA Pool was full of action as competitors took to the water yesterday [July 14] competing in the Dolphins Summer Meet 2012. Shannon Hassell won the 13-14 Girls 50 SC meter backstroke with a time of 34.02. Anna Harrington finished second in 36.50 and Somer Froud finished third clocking 37.91. With a time of 1:12.02 Lisa Blackburn won the 15 &... Read more of this article

Man Injured In Ferry Reach Accident

Shortly before 9.00pm tonight [July 14], emergency services responded to a report of an accident on Ferry Road, St. George’s. It appears a bike and car were involved in a collision on Ferry Road near the junction with Shore Hills Lane. The rider was injured and attended to by Fire Service personnel until an ambulance arrived. The injured rider... Read more of this article

Jonte Smith Scores For Crawley Town F.C.

18-year-old Bermudian Jonte Smith scored his first goal as a professional today [July 14], helping propel his U.K. football team to a 3 – 2 win over Bromley in a pre-season friendly. Smith, the son of well known cricketer Clay Smith, signed with the Crawley Town Football Club in April of this year. Prior to moving to the U.K, Smith played locally... Read more of this article

Bermudian Faces 19 Criminal Charges In Canada

According to Canadian media and police reports, 24-year-old Bermudian Jakio Williams faces a total of 19 criminal charges in Canada, including multiple firearm, robbery, assault and ‘forcible confinement’ charges. He is charged alongside three other people [Canadian citizens] in connection with three robberies over the last two months in... Read more of this article

Missing Man: Police Appeal For Help Continues

Police today [July 14] continue to appeal for assistance in locating 40-year-old Rudy Smith. The Pembroke resident was last seen at home during the evening of Monday, July 9th 2012. Mr. Smith is described as a brown skinned male of slim build, approximately 5’8” tall with brown eyes, close cut black hair and a goatee. A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article

Students Learn Resume Writing Tips At Seminar

Business Bermuda kicked off the College Student Networking Evenings with the first seminar in their new summer series, ‘Resume Writing’. Students made their way to the Argus building yesterday evening where Ms. Kylah Allers, HR Generalist at Expertise Limited, provided in-depth tips and tricks on improving the front line of job hunting, the resume. “The... Read more of this article