Author Archive: Bernews1

Gale Warning & Thunderstorm Advisory Issued

At 5.30am this morning [Mar.26] the Bermuda Weather Service issued a Gale Warning and Thunderstorm Advisory, both valid from this afternoon through to this evening. A Small Craft Warning is also in effect from this morning through to Wednesday. Today’s forecast predicts winds south-southwesterly moderate to strong gusts to gale force, increasing... Read more of this article

Dept. Of Planning Appoints Tamsyn Doran

Ms Tamsyn Doran was appointed to the post of Planner after 10 years of work experience within the Department of Planning. Ms Doran began her career with the Department in 2000 as a summer student working in the Forward Planning Section. “I was eager for the opportunity to have a ‘real life’ experience in the field of planning in determining if... Read more of this article

46-Yr-Old Man In ICU After Accident

A 46-year-old man is in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit after being involved in a two vehicle collision at the junction of South Road & Tribe Road #2 South in Warwick on Friday night [Mar.23]. “It appears that an auxiliary cycle was traveling along South Road and a SUV was traveling along Tribe Road #2 South when the vehicles collided... Read more of this article

Premier: Surveying The Past, Mapping The Future

This weekend Premier Paula Cox attended the 50/50 Conference in the Cayman Islands where she was the keynote speaker, with her speech titled “Surveying the past, mapping the future.” The Premier said she was assuming the “role of truth teller to tell the story about one of the most successful jurisdictions in this region.” “The... Read more of this article

Kappa Classic Football Continues

The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity [Bermuda Alumni Chapter] hosted day two of their Annual Kappa Classic at the National Sports Center and the BFA Field yesterday [Mar.24]. Both locations saw large numbers of family and friends of the young players come out in support and enjoy a full day of youth football. Following the matches in the Round Robin stages,... Read more of this article

Results: Rugby Football Union Weekend Action

In Bermuda Rugby Football Union action at the Warwick Academy School Field yesterday [Mar.24], the Mariners defeated the Teachers 23 – 10. The Mariners got Try’s from Allan Styner and Ed Barnes while Tim Peplow kicked 2 Conversions, 2 Penalties and a Drop Goal. Shauntino Simons scored a Try, kicked a Conversion and a Penalty for the Teachers. A... Read more of this article

Video: 100 Year Old Film Made In Bermuda

Bermuda doubled for a besieged 19th century city in British India in a short historical film shot on the island one hundred years ago. Made in Bermuda in 1912, “The Relief of Lucknow” was produced by Thomas Edison’s pioneering East Coast film company for the British market and about ten minutes of the movie’s Bermuda location... Read more of this article

Video: 2012 BHS Eco Runway Fashion Show

Students at The Bermuda High School hosted a unique fashion event featuring designs made with at least 50% recycled or found materials on Friday [Mar.23] in the Queen Elizabeth Hall on the school campus. Inspired by the popular Project Runway reality competition on Lifetime hosted by Heidi Klum, the competition saw 7 teams paired with mentors from local... Read more of this article

Netball Senior League Results

Bermuda Netball Association Senior League action at the Bernard Park yesterday [Mar.24] with the Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds defeating the Signworx Netts 56 – 26. Danielle Raynor led the Lady Bluebirds to victory with 46 goals while Shanelle Lewis added 8 goals and Ebonie Burgess scored twice. JayLynn Hines scored 18 goals for the Signworx... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores In Bradford Draw

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells continues to impress in the UK, scoring in the 71st minute as his Bradford City team drew 2-2 with Gillingham earlier today [Mar.24] at the Coral Windows Stadium in front of 9,800 fans. Wells was brought on as a substitute in the 61st minute, and also scored in the 62nd minute however that goal was disallowed for offside. The... Read more of this article

Shots Fired Into Reid Street Building, No Injuries

[Updated with video] There was a shooting at approximately 3.45am this morning [Mar.24] in the Reid Street extension area of Hamilton opposite Shine’s, which resulted in shots being fired into Sir John Swan’s Seon Place office building. Unofficial reports indicate that no one was injured, and that the shooting was done by suspect[s] on a... Read more of this article

Earl Cameron To Give Bermuda Talk

Bermudians are being invited to spend an evening with the island’s legendary actor Earl Cameron next month when the 94-year-old star takes part in the Department of Community & Cultural Affairs “Heartbeats of History” lecture series. Mr. Cameron will appear at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on April 11 at 6.30... Read more of this article