Author Archive: Bernews1

23-Year-Old Man Injured In Shooting

[Updated with video] At approximately 2am this morning [Feb.29] police had a strong presence in the North Shore and Bandroom Lane areas after what we unofficially understand was a shooting which saw one man injured. Unofficial reports from area residents suggest that a social gathering may have been happening in the vicinity at the time of the shooting,... Read more of this article

Furbert: “We Are On A Mission”

His Ministry is on a “mission” to increase GDP and jobs through increased tourism arrivals and international business, Tourism & Business Development Minister Wayne Furbert said yesterday [Feb.28]. Minister Furbert hosted a press conference to expand on his Ministry’s planned initiatives, with $38.5 million having been allocated... Read more of this article

Students Celebrate Bermuda History

Yesterday [Feb.28] Port Royal Primary School’s first ever History Expo — ‘Beyond Boundaries’ – was opened by legendary Bermudian international footballer Clyde Best. The purpose of the Expo is to have students learn about persons of significance in Bermuda’s History through research and presentation. The Expo will run until Thursday,... Read more of this article

Photos/Standings: Frostbite Sailing Series

A number of sailors took to the Hamilton Harbour on Sunday [Feb.26] for the Frostbite Series, with Adam Barboza having a commanding 29 point lead in the 420 Fleet. Barbosa has a total of 20 Net Points, while his nearest rival, Ellie Wollmann and her crew Hannah Horsfield are in second with 49 points and Gavin Collery and Butch Agnew are in third with... Read more of this article

Millhill Delists From The BSX

The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) announced on Friday [Feb.24] the voluntary de-listing, effective that day, from the BSX, of Millhill Venture Capital SPC Ltd. – Class B shares. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 21 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 20 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 19 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange... Read more of this article

Augustus Wins BPGA Port Royal Round

The Bermuda Professional Golfers Association’s [BPGA] Jack Daniels Tour continued with a Round at the Port Royal Golf Course. The Jack Daniels Tour saw Nick Jones and Barry DeCouto playing in their first event of the year. DeCouto has been out of golf for a while as he had a severe injury which sidelined him for 7 years. Daniel Augustus won the Round... Read more of this article

BTFA Hosts AGM, Elects Officials

The Bermuda Track and Field Federation [BTFA] had their AGM last night [Feb.28] and all positions were up for re-election. April Vesey did not run as she is leaving the island, and Angie Berry was voted in to take her position, while all the other officals were voted back in for two year terms. The BTFA Board is Donna Watson President, Michele Williams... Read more of this article

TransAtlantic Sells Oilfield Services Arm

Bermuda-headquartered TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. announced Monday [Feb.27] it plans to sell its oilfield services business for $164 million. The business, substantially comprised by wholly owned subsidiaries Viking International Ltd. and Viking Geophysical Services Ltd., is being purchased by a consortium consisting of Dalea Partners LP and funds... Read more of this article

Water Price To Increase $10 Per Load

The cost for a load of water will increase to $90 — up from $80 — effective 1st April 2012. The Bermuda Water Truckers Association said the price increase was necessary due to the increased cost of doing business on the island. Last month Minister of Transport Derrick Burgess said the Ministry will be placing a moratorium on issuing new... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores In Bradford Win

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored in the 88th minute to help propel his UK team Bradford City to a 4 – 0 win over Barnet this afternoon [Feb.28]. Bradford City’s live blog said, “Barnet initially showed some spirit after that double blow but Will Atkinson, who was on the pitch after an earlier injury to skipper Michael Flynn, put... Read more of this article

Tall Ship “Thor Heyerdahl” Returns

Arriving on the heels of the departing Sail Training Vessel “Eendracht”, another tall ship training vessel “Thor Heyerdahl” is presently berthed at Penno’s Wharf in St. George’s. The vessel, enroute from Havana, Cuba to Horta, Azores will be here for approximately one week. The training tall ship has thirty two students... Read more of this article

Pedestrian Injured In Paget Accident

Around 8am this morning [Feb.28] police and first responders attended an accideny in the area of South Road and the Railway Trail in Paget which saw a car strike a pedestrian. “Details are unclear at this time; however the pedestrian believed to be a 54 year old Paget woman was injured,” said a police spokesperson. “She was taken... Read more of this article