Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: Ball Hockey Action At BAA Gym

Bermuda Ball Hockey saw action Friday [Nov.4] inside the BAA Gymnasium in Pembroke where the Seals and Whalers battled to a 2 – 2 draw. Adam Mattall and Chris Coleman found the net for the Seals while Tory Richard scored with an assist from Pete Brodsky and Mike Brennan scored from an assist from Shannon Goose for the Whalers. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-1... Read more of this article

Results: Vesey Street Harness Pony Racing

Driving Horse and Pony Club Harness Racing took place Friday [Nov.4] night at the National Equestrian Centre on Vesey Street. Black and Mild with CJ Whited in the bike won the 1:04/4 and Faster A Time Bar 1st Heat while Mike Shadow with Dylan Desilva finished second clocking 1:05/2. Brona’s Mike with Kirista Rabain and Captain Progress with Jason... Read more of this article

Videos: 2011 Fire Service Safety Week Awards

Bermudians were advised to always expect the unexpected by the island’s Fire & Rescue Service this week. Every year, the Ministry of National Security, in conjunction with America’s National Fire Protection Association, fire departments across the United States and the United Kingdom participate in an initiative to educate their communities... Read more of this article

UBP Preliminary Response To Throne Speech

United Bermuda Party Members of Parliament Kim Swan and Charlie Swan issued a preliminary response to the 2011 Throne Speech this morning [Nov.5], saying they weren’t surprised to see it contained so many political promises to so many interest groups given all three of Bermuda’s parties are currently on an election-footing. ” This... Read more of this article

Videos: Dignitaries Arriving & Throne Speech

While the Throne Speech delivered yesterday [Nov.4] by Governor Sir Richard Gozney was mainly an economic blueprint for drawing new businesses to the island and putting Bermudians back to work, Government also said it would be tackling social issues in the coming year. The Government’s legislative agenda for 2012, the Throne Speech outlined plans... Read more of this article

Pompano Couple’s Golf Classic Day #3

Another great day in Bermuda as the Pompano Couple’s Fall Classic resumed their tournament play at Port Royal after a relaxing day off yesterday [Nov 4.] TEAM NET DIVISION – “Dark n Stormy Flight” Barbara and John Wellard, [North Bay, Ontario] continue to lead in both divisions with extremely good play through three rounds. Although they... Read more of this article

Memorial Backed By Bermuda Executive Unveiled

Nearly a century after the University of Montana honoured those associated with the college who died in World War One [1914-1918], it paid tribute to the 40 Montanans who have sacrificed their lives in America’s most recent conflicts. With an overflow crowd of hundreds looking on — including more than 100 survivors of the Montana servicemen... Read more of this article

Man Charged With Attempted Arson

Facing Magistrate Khomisi Tokunbo yesterday [Nov.4], 46-year-old Carlos Astwood was charged with one count of attempted arson of a building that had a person inside; and of causing damage to the building. Mr Astwood pleaded not guilty to both charges. The DPP’s prosecutor indicated to the Court that the charges stemmed from an incident on 28th October... Read more of this article

Bermuda Firm Proposed Solyndra Rescue Plan

President Barack Obama’s administration considered a plan proposed by Bermuda’s Lazard Ltd. to save Solyndra LLC that would have left the US with as much as 40 percent equity and two seats on the solar energy company’s board, according to e-mails obtained by the Bloomberg financial news service. The administration documents were sent yesterday... Read more of this article

Bermuda Company Wins Mexican Gas Contract

Mexican state-owned oil company Pemex said yesterday [Nov.4] that Petredec Limited, a privately owned liquefied petroleum gas trading company headquartered in Bermuda, won a bidding process to supply gas in 2012 and 2013. Mexico imports about a third of its gas needs and said it had saved more than $100 million by allocating the contracts covering the... Read more of this article

Buddz Laughs Off Bermuda Triangle Theories

Chart-topping reggae-dancehall superstar Collie Buddz never fails to promote his island home when he’s touring internationally — but his Bermuda boosting vanishes without a trace when it comes to endorsing “Bermuda Triangle” theories. Collie Buddz [born Colin Harper] told a California newspaper Bermudians tend to be extremely sceptical... Read more of this article

Bermuda Author Celebrates Lyme Regis Ties

The 400-year-old links between the Bermuda and the British coastal town of Lyme Regis – birthplace of the “Sea Venture’s” Admiral Sir George Somers– are celebrated in a new children’s book by Bermudian artist/writer Betsy Mulderig. The Bermudian children’s author honour Bermuda’s connections with Lyme Regis in her... Read more of this article