Author Archive: Bernews1
Three Bermudians Arrested In UK
On November 5th three Bermudians – two females and one male – were arrested at London’s Gatwick Airport after flying in from Barbados and allegedly being found in possession of what is believed to be a controlled drug. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of three Bermudian Nationals... Read more of this article
Video: Bento Releases ‘Slippin’ Away’
The title of his latest single notwithstanding, Bermuda’s Matthew Bento — better known as Bento — is doing anything but “Slippin’ Away.” The young performer is busier than ever and has just released an official video for his new song directed by Asha Ludwig. The award-winning singer/songwriter and producer who hails... Read more of this article
Photography Lifetime Achievement Award
AFL, in partnership with Bermuda Professional Photographic Association (BPPA), announces the launch of the AFL Prism Award, the first-ever lifetime achievement award for Bermuda-based professional photographers. The announcement of the first winner and the inaugural presentation of the Award will be made at a special ceremony to be held on November... Read more of this article
Remembrance Day Parade Tomorrow
[Updated] The Remembrance Day Parade to commemorate those who fell in the two World Wars is scheduled for 11a.m. tomorrow [Nov.11]. Governor Sir Richard Gozney and Premier Paula Cox will be among the dignitaries who will lay wreaths at the Cenotaph on Front Street, Hamilton and also at the War Memorial on the Cabinet Office grounds. Wreaths will also... Read more of this article
Tourism Department Launches Winter Promotion
As the weather in North America begins to cool down, the savings in Bermuda are heating up as The Bermuda Department of Tourism invites travellers to enjoy a free night stay with “Compliments of Bermuda.” Launched yesteray [Nov.9], this Tourism Departmnt promotion, which provides a free night at participating hotels for guests booking a... Read more of this article
Minister Minors On 10-Year Work Permits
Yesterday [Nov.9] in her first industry address as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors participated in the Bermuda Employer’s Council “Lunch and Learn” session which attracted around 70 people. The topic of discussion was Bermuda’s immigration regimen — particularly as it relates to the new ten-year work permit... Read more of this article
Bermuda Art Historian’s Preview Editions
Bermuda’s landscapes and seascapes have inspired artists ranging from Winslow Homer to Georgia O’Keefe. And now Bermudian art historian Jonathan Land Evans has just published the first two volumes of his art history trilogy “Bermuda in Painted Representation: A Survey Of How (And By Whom) Bermuda has been Depicted In Art” in... Read more of this article
Day #2: 2011 World Rugby Classic Results
The second night of the 24th World Rugby Classic was a special one for Argentina and Canada as they upset South Africa and Australia. Argentina 7 South Africa 5 In the first match of the evening saw more blood spilled than Try’s scored, Argentina got on the scoreboard first when Scrum Half Lucio Lopez Fleming went over for a Try and then Fly Half... Read more of this article
Cricket: Bermuda Masters Win In Barbados
In their second game of the Sir Garfield Sobers Masters Tournament in Barbados the Bermuda Masters Cricket Team showed they still have the touch — emerging with a six wicket victory over Yorkshire yesterday [Nov.9]. Yorkshire batted first and was bowled all out for 129, Herbie Bascome was the pick of the Bermuda Masters bowlers with figures of... Read more of this article
Rico Wells To Train With Hull City
Richmond International Academic and Soccer Academy [RIASA] Head Coach Mark Ellis announced that three players have been asked to train with Hull City Football Club as part of their development process and after impressing in front of Hull City scouts at a RIASA game. Among the three players is Bermuda’s Rico Wells, the younger brother of professional... Read more of this article
Stolen Van Recovered In Pembroke
A van was recovered in the Controversy Lane, Pembroke area three days after it was reported stolen. Sometime between 10:30 pm on Friday November 4th and 10am on Saturday November 5th, the van was taken from outside a Naval Tanks Hill, St. George’s residence. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Get Steeped With Fairmont
Pinkies up! From San Francisco and Shanghai to our little island of Bermuda, Fairmont has a of serving some of the best afternoon tea in town, and has declared this Saturday [Nov.12] as an “official” day to pay tribute to all things tea. Get Steeped with Fairmont festivities will take place around the world including at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess... Read more of this article
