Author Archive: Bernews1

BEF Clarifies Terceria’s Olympic Selection

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation issued a clarification to their recent confirmation that Jillian Terceria was selected to represent Bermuda in the show jumping competition at the 2012 Olympic Games. A spokesperson said, “The recommendation was made to the Bermuda Olympic Association following confirmation from the International Equestrian Federation... Read more of this article

Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Shooting

The investigation into the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man at Jason’s Barber Shop is ongoing, and the police said they are interested in speaking with anyone who was in the vicinity from 5:05pm to 5:20pm yesterday [June 23]. At around 5.15pm yesterday two men on a bike rode up to Jason’s Barber Shop on North Shore, and opened fire inside the... Read more of this article

Lepercq Memorial Martial Arts Results

The small number of competitors at the 12th Lepercq Memorial today [June 24] caused several automatic firsts which bumped the winners up to grandchampionship rounds. Contested divisions were novice boys under 10, won by Nizae Douglas and the intermediate boys 10-15, won by Keni Smith. Nizae continued on to take the novice grandchampion over Taever... Read more of this article

Naval Academy Boats At Top Of Race fleet

[Written by John Rousmaniere] Each of the three United States Naval Academy boats finished in the top three of her division. Swift, a first-generation Navy 44, won Class 2. Defiance, a second-generation Navy 44, finished second in Class 3. And Invictus, a grand prix TP 52 designed by Botin and Carkeek, finished third in Class 8 and was also top boat... Read more of this article

BBA Road Race Championship Results

The Bermuda Bicycle Association held its road race championship this morning [June 24] in the east end, starting from Clearwater Beach in St. David’s and using a course that went as far as Flatts in the initial lap and then continued with 11 mile circuits up to the roundabout by Swizzle Inn and back into St. David’s. In the Open Male race... Read more of this article

Premier Urges Cooperation & Calm After Shooting

[Updated] Premier Paula Cox, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief and Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier expressed their sincere condolences to the family of the victim of yesterday’s fatal shooting, and urged any witnesses to come forward. At around 5.15pm yesterday [June 23] two men on a bike wearing dark visors rode up to Jason’s... Read more of this article

Bermuda Swimmers Win Nine Medals, Set Records

[Updated with photos] Bermuda’s swimmers claimed nine medals — and two records — during the first day of the Caribbean Island Swimming Championships [CISC] in Aruba yesterday [June 23]. Jesse Washington — the 12-year-old who won seven medals in the recent Carifta Games — is leading the medal count with three medals so far,... Read more of this article

Photos: New Thrift Store Opens In St George’s

The ‘Dress For Success’ thrift store opened their doors for the first time yesterday [June 23], with shoppers stopping by the store’s location on Old Military Road in St. Georges. CellOne partnered with the Centre Against Abuse to open the thrift store, which aims to assist men and women with obtaining affordable professional business... Read more of this article

Red Sox Win 2012 YAO 7-9 Year Rookie League

The Red Sox were crowned the 2012 YAO Rookie League 7-9 Year Olds Champions yesterday [June 23]. The YAO Baseball Bermuda Rookie season came to a close with the finals held between the Rookie Red Sox and the Rookie Orioles for the League Championship. The first inning started with two quick outs. Sam Resnik then singled followed by a Marco Stirling... Read more of this article

CKC Spotlight Performing Arts Summer Camp

CKC Cares Charity/Spotlight Performing Arts Camp is offering a Performing Arts Summer Camp from July 2nd to Aug 17th at the Berkeley Institute, designed to cater to young aspiring dancers, models, singers, actors, rappers, and poets. A spokesperson said, “Do you know a young Dancer, Model, Singer, Actor, Poet or Rapper between the ages of 8-17... Read more of this article

Man Murdered At North Shore Barbershop

[Updated – At around 5.15pm today [June 23] two men on a bike rode up to Jason’s Barbershop on North Shore, with one man running inside and opening fire inside the barbershop, shooting multiple times, before running out and escaping on the motorbike heading towards Spanish Point. A 31-year-old man was shot, and the police have confirmed... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Win Caribbean Championship

[Updated] The Bermuda National Rugby team won the 2012 Caribbean Championship this afternoon [June 23] with an 18-0 win over Guyana in front of the home crowd at the National Sports Center in Devonshire. Bermuda defeated Guyana in a very physical match, getting a try from both David Pringle and Ian Henderson, while Henderson also kicked a Conversion... Read more of this article