Author Archive: Bernews1

Man Charged With Assaulting His Wife

A 52-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [June 20] charged with assaulting and threatening his wife. Andrew Smith denied the charges of unlawful assault and uttering threatening words, with the incident alleged to have occurred earlier this month. Mr Smith was bailed out, ordered to have no contact with the complainant, and will stand trial... Read more of this article

Ten Swimmers To Compete At Caribbean Champs

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association will be sending a squad of 10 swimmers to the 2012 Caribbean Island Swimming Championships, which will be held in Oranjestad, Aruba, from the 23rd to the 27th of June. Ben Smith, co-National Coach for the Bermuda National Swim Team, said: “Roy-Allan Burch will be attending as his last tune up meet before the... Read more of this article

DeSilva Addresses Leadership Challenge Reports

At today’s [June 20] press conference about the post-fire water testing, Minister Zane Desilva answered questions about reports he is considering challenging for leadership of the Progressive Labour Party. Last night ZBM reported that both Minister Desilva and Derrick Burgess — who recently left Cabinet amidst controversy — are both... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Bascome/Lowe Football Classic

The Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity incorporated and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity incorporated are hosting the second Annual Bascome/Lowe Charity Football Classic. The aim of the tournament is to bring these two organizations that are committed to the development of the youth — especially young males — together for a friendly football match... Read more of this article

Cricket: Darrell & Hurdle Banned For One Year

The Bermuda Cricket Board released their recent Code of Conduct Breaches, with both Toronto Darrell and Kevin Hurdle banned from playing cricket for a year. In the game Willow Cuts v Rangers on May 27, Toronto Darrell was found guilty of threat of assault on an Umpire, and banned from all cricket for 1 year. In the game Stars v Flatts on May 6, Kevin... Read more of this article

53-Yr-Old Woman Injured In Middle Road Collision

A 53-year-old woman was injured last night after her motorcycle collided with a van and a wall on Middle Road in Southampton. “Around 7:30am on Wednesday, June 20th police and first responders attended a reported collision on Middle Road in Southampton near the Railway Trail involving a van and a motorcycle,” said a police spokesperson. “It... Read more of this article

18 Buses Out Of Service, Interruptions Expected

The Transport Ministry said there may be interruptions in bus service from 2pm to 7pm today [June 20] as 18 buses are out of service waiting for new tires, which are expected in tomorrow. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transport [DPT] wishes to advise the public that there may be some interruption to service today during the peak... Read more of this article

Court: Man Denies Assaulting Two Women

In Magistrates Court this morning [June 20], Gregory Outerbridge, 30, pleaded not guilty to two charges of unlawfully assaulting two women. Mr Outerbridge also pleaded not guilty to a charge of uttering threatening words to the second woman. One woman is the mother of Mr Outerbridge’s child, the other is her friend. All three allegations arose out... Read more of this article

Minister: Water Quality Not Impacted By Dump Fire

[Updated with video] There is “no evidence that the Pembroke Dump Fire had a negative impact on tank water quality at the residences and businesses in the surrounding areas,” the Minister of Health told a press conference this morning [June 20]. Health Minister Zane Desilva said, “The analysis of water samples taken after the Pembroke... Read more of this article

Arantxa King Accepted Into London 2012 Olympics

Bermuda’s Arantxa King has been accepted into London 2012 Olympics as an unqualified athlete in the long jump, Bermuda Track & Field president Donna Watson said. “We had to submit a form with the deadline last Friday and she has been accepted. “We are very excited and so is Arantxa and her mom, Branwen Smith-King as we sent it... Read more of this article

Mayho & Mitchell Win National Championships

Dominique Mayho and Nicole Mitchell are the 2012 Bank of Bermuda Foundation BBA Male and Female Time Trial Champions, after racing took place this past weekend at Southside in wet and windy conditions. Mayho — who recently won the May 24th Sinclair Packwood Race — clocked a time of 44:58, while Mitchell recorded a time of 42:35. Mark Hatherley... Read more of this article

Video: Devaune Ratteray Releases Second Single

Bermudian singer Devaune Ratteray has released the second track off his EP entitled R.E.D. The track “Lay It Out On The Line” is the follow up to “Get To Know You Better” which he released earlier this year. Mr Ratteray — who is based in London — will be returning to the island on July 4th, to perform at the Miss Bermuda Pageant... Read more of this article