Author Archive: Bernews1
Photos: Boulevard vs Southampton Rangers
At the Southampton Oval yesterday [Mar.18], the Southampton Rangers played Boulevard Blazers with both teams fighting to keep themselves from being relegated in the next season. Both teams had opportunities throughout the game but neither could find the back of the net. At the half, players looked to settle down and score the elusive goal. The do-or-die... Read more of this article
Photos: Sandys 360 Celebrates Anniversary
The Sandys 360 Sports, Aquatic & Enrichment Centre is celebrating its seconfd anniversary with a host of various events. The facility houses Bermuda’s only indoor heated swimming pool, a FIBA regulated basketball court, and state of the art fitness facility. Sandys 360 has comprehensive programmes for all ages, lifestyles, and goals. Programmes... Read more of this article
Goldman Looks To Monoline Insurance
US investment bank Goldman Sachs’ recent acquisition of Bermuda’s Ariel Holdings comes as the firm considers offering so-called “monoline” insurance, the “Financial Times” reports today [Mar.19] The leading British business newspaper says Goldman Sachs is exploring new business areas including “monoline” insurance... Read more of this article
Two Women Injured In Sandys Collision
Two young women were injured on Saturday [Mar.17], in a situation in which they are said to have been occupants of the car when it crashed in Sandys, but it is not clear who the driver of of the car was. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:45am on Saturday, March 17th police and first responders attended a reported collision on Mangrove Bay... Read more of this article
Wesley Methodist’s ‘Musical Evening’
Wesley Methodist Church will be holding a fundraiser concert on Saturday [Mar. 24] to benefit both its Organ Fund and the Women’s Resource Centre. “A Musical Evening with Wesley” will feature performing artists Brittney Ferreira (violin), Warwick Academy Jazz Band, Charles Callagan (organ), Renaissance Ringers, Jennie & Gary Skelton,... Read more of this article
Two Bermuda Players Reprimanded In UAE
Bermuda’s Dion Stovell and Lionel Cann have both received official reprimands for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during their side’s 24-run loss against Nepal at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier in Abu Dhabi yesterday [Mar.18]. The official ICC website said, “Stovell and Cann both pleaded guilty to the Level 1 offence and accepted... Read more of this article
Video: Digicel National Squash Championships
The 2012 Digicel National Squash Championships continued yesterday [Mar.18], with the first round of the Men’s Open taking place. Play continues through to semi finals night on Friday 23rd, and the finals and presentations will be held on Saturday 24th March from 5pm. Results: Patrick Neal d David Lehman 11-9, 11-6, 11-7 Nic Barton d Mark... Read more of this article
Results: 2012 KPMG Round The Grounds Race
The KPMG Round the Grounds Races took place yesterday [Mar.18] at the Botanical Gardens with hundreds of youngsters taking to the course in search of victory. Solana Smith won the Girls 4 Years Old Division race clocking 2:04.2 while Chloe Botelho finished second with a time of 2:06.8 and Keisha Grant finished third in a time of 2:13.6. In the Boys... Read more of this article
Results: Women’s B Division Hockey
Ladies took to the North Field at Bermuda National Sports Centre yesterday [Mar.18] as Women’s B Division Hockey play continued. Bluebirds 4 Ravens 1 Laura Bardgett put the Bluebirds in front in the 16th minute when she scored a Field Goal and then JoAnn Smith-Barrow doubled the Bluebirds lead, scoring from a Penalty Corner in the 39th minute.... Read more of this article
Results: BBA Shelly Bay Time Trial
The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s [BBA] Road Race Season took place in near-perfect weather conditions yesterday [Mar.18] in Shelly Bay. The season began with the Shelly Bay Time Trial that attracted 93 participants to the first event of the season. The race saw the riders complete a 10 Mile Individual Time Trial. The numbers of registered riders... Read more of this article
41-Year-Old Man Reported Missing At Sea
[Updated] Marine police are presently out searching the waters, after 41-year-old Donald Tucker was reported as missing at sea earlier this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:10pm on Sunday, March 18th police received a report of a man missing at sea. There are limited details at this time; however it appears that two men were out... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Annual Sports Awards
The Annual Sports Awards took place at last night [Mar.17] at Camden in the Botanical Gardens. With Premier Paula Cox and Minister of Sports Glenn Blakeney in attendance, the male and female as well as the junior male and female Athletes of the Year were announced. Swimmer Ashley Yearwood was crowned the Junior Female Athlete of the Year, while cyclist... Read more of this article
