Author Archive: Bernews1

Video: Perozzi Ready For WBA Fight

This morning [Mar.9] the weigh-in for Teresa Perozzi and April Ward was held at the Hamilton Princess, in preparation for their WBA Middleweight fight to be held tomorrow night at the Berkeley Institute. April Ward, a 26-year-old boxer from Arkansas, was the first on at the scale and weighed in at 156.25lbs, while Perozzi tipped the scale at 158.5lbs. Ward,... Read more of this article

Robinson Convicted In St. Vincent

Bermudian Winston Robinson was convicted of two offences of money laundering in a St. Vincent court today [Mar.9]. Mr Robinson was on a sailboat — containing $1.7 million in hidden compartments — when it was intercepted entering St. Vincent in April 2008. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service learned today of the... Read more of this article

‘Travel + Leisure’ Kudos For The Reefs

The Reefs resort on South Shore recently made “Travel + Leisure” magazine’s 2012 list of the world’s top 500 hotels, the only Bermuda guest property to be featured. This was the fifth year in a row The Reefs was singled out by the magazine as one of the preeminent hotels in the Caribbean region. “The resort offers a variety of... Read more of this article

Photos: Ladies Weekend Rugby

Bermuda Rugby Football Union League action continued at the Warwick Academy School Field over the weekend. In ladies action the Teachers Ladies defeated the Mariners Ladies 5 – 2. Katy Wright scored three tries for the Teachers who also got single tries from Sally Pile and Christine Richards. Caroline Aberhart and Karlene Antoine scored a try each... Read more of this article

Woman Accosted, Bag Stolen

Last night a woman was accosted as she exited her car outside her Smith’s parish home, with the male suspect stealing her handbag. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:30pm on Thursday, March 8th police responded to a reported handbag snatch on Broken Hill Lane in Smith’s parish. It appears that the victim, a 27 year old Smith’s parish... Read more of this article

Seven Join Bermuda Reserve Police

At a 7pm ceremony attended by family, friends and colleagues held at Police Headquarters in Prospect Devonshire on Wednesday, March 7th, seven recruits joined the Bermuda Reserve Police as Reserve Constables. The six men and one woman were sworn in by Reserve Deputy Commandant Cannoth Roberts. Reserve Superintendent Sandra Robinson and Reserve Chief... Read more of this article

Swan: ‘Numbers Speak For Themselves’

Speaking on Sir John Swan’s comments yesterday, UBP MP Kim Swan said, “We are encouraged that a former United Bermuda Party Parliamentarian has finally stood up and defended their period of governance against the onslaught of disparaging comments put forward by not only by long-time adversaries but also through misinformation by persons... Read more of this article

Premier Cox & Dr Brown To Speak In Cayman

[Updated] Premier Paula Cox, former Premier Dr Ewart Brown and political commentator Walton Brown will be speaking at the UCCI/UWI 50-50 Caribbean Conference to be held in the Cayman Islands from March 21 – 23. Dr. Ewart Brown will present a paper on “Is the UK-OT Relationship Based on Mutual Interests? Bermuda and the Uighurs Case Study.”... Read more of this article

Bacardi President McBride Steps Down

In an exclusive report today [Mar.9], wines and spirits trade journal “Shanken News Daily” revealed Bermuda’s Bacardi Limited has named Ed Shirley, former vice chairman of Procter & Gamble’s Global Beauty & Grooming division, as its new president and CEO. Mr. Shirley will be based at Bacardi headquarters in Bermuda, and... Read more of this article

Calder On ‘Fascinating Atlantic Outpost’

Popular British travel writer Simon Calder tells his countrymen that spring in Bermuda is the equivalent of summer in the UK, encouraging them to visit a “fascinating Atlantic outpost” which combines “colonial history and great beaches.” In his “48 Hours” column appearing in the “Independent” newspaper... Read more of this article

Best Among Wall Of Fame Honorees

Community Group Sandys 360 will be recognising outstanding athletes from the West End Community including legendary former West Ham United striker Clyde Best with a Wall of Fame ceremony later this month [Mar. 24]. This year, the organisation has selected five former athletes and one team to honour. K. Randolph Horton Clyde Best Norbert Simons Alan... Read more of this article

Ministry: Prison Van Is Licenced

A prison van displaying a licence that expired weeks ago is actually licenced a Government spokesperson said, however the van’s sticker had not been replaced. Yesterday [Mar.8] Bernews readers noticed that in a video of a prisoner leaving Court the sticker on the prison van indicated the licence had expired on January 31, 2012. A Ministry of... Read more of this article