Author Archive: Bernews1
Meet 2012 Miss St George’s: Shannon Ingram
In the sixth of a series of profiles of contestants, Bernews today spotlights Shannon Ingram who is representing St George’s in the upcoming Miss Bermuda Pageant. Miss Ingram obtained her GED last month, and is presently choosing between schools with the aim to study pre-law. She enjoys ballet, poetry, drama, volunteering, early morning runs,... Read more of this article
No Arrests Made Yet: Cannabis Plants Seizure
At last check, police said that no arrests have been made in connection with the seizure of approximately 20 cannabis plants this past weekend in the Smiths Hill Drive, St. George’s area. On Saturday morning [June 30] the police — acting on information received — descended on the east end where they located the cannabis plants as well... Read more of this article
32-Year-Old Man In ICU After Bike Accident
A 32-year-old man remains in the Intensive Care Unit listed in critical but stable condition this morning [July 2] following an accident this past weekend. After the accident a police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30am on Saturday, June 30th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on Middle Road in Southampton.... Read more of this article
BDOT Seeking White Models Aged 35 – 55
The Ministry of Tourism is specifically are looking for white males and females between the ages of 35 and 55, and have increased the fee from $500 to $1000. This follows after the call last month for models to participate in a new branding campaign, which is aimed at inspiring American, Canadian and European visitors to fly to Bermuda. Last night a... Read more of this article
Videos: ‘Dancing’ BHS Teachers Surprise Students
Under the guise of interviewing students for a BHS video, the Advancement Office of The Bermuda High School instead created a video of some of the school’s teachers sneaking up behind students and dancing, known online as ’video-bombing’. The video was shown in the school’s final assembly for the year. The aim of the video was... Read more of this article
Sailor Sustains Injury, Brought To Bermuda
The ‘Convictus Maximus’ — a 42 foot sloop with six persons onboard — returned to Bermuda on Friday [June 29] to drop off an injured female crew member. The sloop brought the crew member to Ordnance Island in St George’s at approximately 11.45am where the injured lady was taken by ambulance to King Edward’s Memorial Hospital for treatment. The... Read more of this article
Cox: ‘Further Spending Cuts Will Weaken Economy’
“We will continue to press ahead with important investments in infrastructure which will bring jobs, income, and new opportunity to Bermudians,” Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox said on Friday [June 28]. “I remain committed to bringing enhanced efficiency to the civil service, and freezing spending at current levels,”... Read more of this article
Basketball Skills Camp Hosts Miami Heat Star
NBA Champ Miami James Jones of the 2012 World Champion Miami Heat will be coming to Bermuda to take part in the 2012 Dibia Elite Basketball Skills Camp between August 6-10. The skills camp will be held at Sandys 360 Sport, Aquatic and Enrichment Centre and runs between 9:00am – 3:00pm. Dibia Elite Skills Camps are designed for boys and girls,... Read more of this article
Taxis Receive 6-Month GPS Grace Period
After listening to the concerns of taxi operators the Ministry of Transport to decided to introduce a six months grace period for all taxis to get compliant with GPS installation and usage, Minister of Transport Walter Roban said. Minister Roban said, “During the last taxi licensing period a considerable number of taxi operators failed to retain... Read more of this article
33-Year-Old Man Dies Following Accident
A 33-year-old Paget man died this morning [July 1] following a motorcycle accident in Hamilton parish. The police said that at around 2am he was traveling along South Road when his motorcycle went over an embankment. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2am on Sunday, July 1st police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle... Read more of this article
Media Colleagues Bid Farewell To A Friend
As many are aware, veteran photojournalist Tamell Simons passed away on Thursday night following a battle with cancer. Today’s issue of The Royal Gazette contains a heartfelt tribute to the 47-year-old, who worked for the daily newspaper for 20 years capturing countless moments in local history. Those behind the camera often go unnoticed, but... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hogges Lose 4-0 To Reading United
The Bermuda Hogges suffered another loss in the USL Premier Development Mid Atlantic Division Season Friday [June 29] losing 4-0 to Reading United at the Albright College. Deshorn Brown gave Reading United the lead in the 42nd minute and then doubled the lead four minutes into the second half. Stephen Okai made it 3-0 to Reading in the 73rd minute... Read more of this article
