Author Archive: Bernews1

Smith Wins Doubles Title In Bahamas

Bermudian Tyler Smith and her partner Alexandra Axenova from Canada won the ITF Goombay Splash Bowl Tournament Girls Doubles in the Bahamas. Smith teamed up with Axenova, and defeated Americans Breaunna Addison and Kandis Legall — the tournaments Number One Seeds — in the semi-final in straight sets 4-6, 7-5. In the Final, Smith and Axenova... Read more of this article

Sales: Building Materials Up, Vehicles Down

Retail sales in September 2011 decreased by 0.1 percent below the $82.7 million recorded in September 2010 with vehicle sales experiencing the largest decline, according to data released this morning [Nov.25] by the Department of Statistics. Retailers of building materials recorded the strongest growth with an increase in sales of 14.4 percent, which... Read more of this article

Firearms Charges: 72-Yr-Old Tourist

In Magistrates Court this morning [Nov.25], 72-year-old North Carolinian Egbert Haywood, a visitor to Bermuda, was remanded into custody after being charged with firearms offences. Mr Haywood was charged with the indictable offences of being in unlawful possession of a .32 calibre revolver, possessing four rounds of .32 calibre ammunition, and an possessing... Read more of this article

Sandys 360 Christmas Camps For Kids

West End community organisation Sandys 360 has an early Christmas gifts for Bermuda children and their parents — a Winter Wonderland Camp to be held during the upcoming school holidays. The Scotts Hill group will be holding its camps from Decemeber 19-23 and again from December 28-30. “There will be lots of activities including arts and... Read more of this article

Day #4: Team Rock Island Racing

Team Rock Island Racing continued competing in the MotoCross competition known as the Mini O’s (Mini Olympics) in Gainesville, Florida. Otis Ingham competed in the Men’s Open +45 Class where he finished in 5th place. Competing in the 250 C Class, Andre (AJ) Durham finished in 22nd place in Heat 2, while Brandon Renaud finished in 30th place in the... Read more of this article

Realtor Welcomes Property Laws Review

A leading Bermudian property agency has welcomed a push to remove current legislation which requires foreigners marrying into Bermuda families to buy a licence before buying real estate on the island and the loosening of restrictions on the sale of property to outsiders. Speaking to the Overseas Property Professional international real estate news website,... Read more of this article

Fitness Bay Resort Opens: Cambridge Beaches

It’s often been said visitors to Bermuda lose themselves in paradise when they’re on the island. But now they can lose weight and tone up here as well as Fitness Bay Resort today [Nov. 25] announced the opening of their retreat-style, all-inclusive fitness programme at Cambridge Beaches Hotel & Spa. The results-oriented programme... Read more of this article

Cox: ‘Frank & Meaningful UK Talks’

Bermuda Premier Paula Cox said today [Nov.25] she welcomes the intention of the UK Coalition Government to engage a new partnership with the Overseas Territories and acknowledges the obligations on all parties within that relationship. The Premier concluded two days of discussions at the annual Overseas Territory Consultative Council [OTCC] in London... Read more of this article

Holiday Road Safety Campaign

The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] wants to help you make some holiday memories this Christmas season at the Santa Claus parade on Sunday [Nov. 27]. During the holidays, the BRSC is encouraging everyone on the island to think about the valuable time spent with friends and family and the special memories made at this time of year before each journey. Its... Read more of this article

Pantomime Director’s Cinderella Story

For first-time pantomime director Jenny Burrell-Jones [pictured], this year’s Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society Christmas production is a Cinderella story — both literally and figuratively. Tickets go on sale on for this year’s Christmas pantomime tomorrow [Nov. 26], a knock-about version of the age-old and much-loved tale of Cinderella... Read more of this article

‘SHOWOFF Teen Magazine’ Launches

“SHOWOFF Teen Magazine” — a publication aimed at young people and young professionals — has been relaunched after a four-year hiatus. Publisher Patrice Morgan said copies of the magazine — showcasing young Bermuda personalities, style and entertainment — had been delivered into the middle schools, high schools and... Read more of this article

Argus: 32% Without Home Contents Insurance

The Argus Group released findings from new research that shows a third [32%] of Bermuda residents are without home contents insurance. Renters, who made up one third of those interviewed, are significantly more likely than homeowners to be without this form of protection with over half [56%] choosing to take the risk of not insuring their belongings. The... Read more of this article