Author Archive: Bernews1

ZBM Let’s Talk: Swan & Burchall

On tonight’s [Oct.31] ZBM-TV “Let’s Talk’ show, interviewer Gary Moreno is scheduled to host ex-Premier Sir John W Swan and columnist Larry Burchall. The two men have recently teamed up and have presented a combined opinion article that deals with Bermuda’s economy. In recent statements and writings, senior statesman Sir... Read more of this article

How Port Royal Course Scored With The PGA

Following the conclusion of its most recent Bermuda tournament, the PGA of America announced the Grand Slam of Golf — golf’s most difficult event for which to qualify — will remain at Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda through 2012. And one PGA spokesman said the decision to stick with Port Royal was based in part on the mammoth... Read more of this article

Bermuda Netball League Results

Week two of the Bermuda Netball 2011/12 League Season continued on Saturday [Oct.29] at the Bernard Park. The YMSC Lady Bluebirds moved to 2 and 0 on the season with a 55 – 52 win over New Life, Danielle Raynor led the YMSC Lady Bluebirds with 39 goals, while Ebonie Burgess added 16 goals and Shanelle Lewis scored 10 goals. Deborah DeShields... Read more of this article

Mystery Of Sub Lost After Leaving Bermuda

The giant Free French submarine “Surcouf” — which vanished after leaving Bermuda during World War Two [1939-45] and has long been the subject of controversy and conspiracy theories — is the subject of a lengthy report in the latest issue of a Nova Scotian naval journal. “Bosun’s Call”, the Nova Scotia Naval... Read more of this article

In The Pink For Breast Cancer Research

Bermuda’s Sigma Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated declared a state of pink alert in Bermuda on Friday [Oct. 28] to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The sorority’s first ever “Pink Out Day” encouraged local businesses and organisations to ask staff and employees to dress in pink and donate $5... Read more of this article

Football: Rangers, NVCC, Dandy Town Win

Three Premier Division football games took place across Bermuda today [Oct.30], with Southampton Rangers, North Village Rams, and the Dandy Town Hornets all picking up wins. Southampton Rangers 4 – Somerset Trojans 3 At the Southampton Oval, Ijahmon Mallory gave the Southampton Rangers the lead in the 14th minute, Jonathan Bean equalized for the... Read more of this article

Two Arrests: Murder Of Malcolm Outerbridge

The Bermuda Police have confirmed the identity of Friday’s murder victim as 18-year-old Malcolm Outerbridge, and said that two people have been arrested in connection with his murder. Around 12:40pm on Friday [Oct.28], police and paramedics responded to an assault in the Railway Trail, Bulkhead Drive, Warwick area. When officers and EMTs arrived... Read more of this article

Carnival Cancels Cruise Calls In 2012

The Ministry of Transport confirmed that Carnival Cruise Lines has cancelled 11 of the 12 previously approved cruise calls for 2012. Minister of Transport Terry Lister said: “We were surprised to only learn of the cancellations on Wednesday. This has put us in a unfortunate position for next year, because it will be difficult to find suitable replacement... Read more of this article

Video: Premier’s Speech At PLP Banquet

[Updated] The PLP hosted their 44th Annual Conference Banquet last night [Oct.29] at the Fairmont Southampton, and Premier Paula Cox told those in attendance that after a year in office it’s “time to … shake it up a bit.” Pointing out it was the first anniversary of her election as Party Leader and Premier, Ms Cox said: ”As... Read more of this article

Three Bermuda Standouts At Training Camp

During the week of October 17, 2011, select Island Soccer League [ISL] standouts were invited to the US to try out for the Major Indoor Soccer League. A total of 14 players were selected with six players actually making the trip. The tryouts consisted of five consecutive days of training with players from across the globe. Making the trip from Bermuda... Read more of this article

Hi-Tech Wizard Publishes Fantasy Novel

In Shakespeare’s “Sea Venture”-inspired fantasy “The Tempest”, one of the characters remarks “Now I will believe that there are unicorns…” after coming ashore on an enchanted island modelled after Bermuda. And you’ll have much the same reaction after reading Bermudian author McCal Roberts’... Read more of this article

Miss Bermuda Impresses In UK Qualifier

Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge has started off the Miss World competition in tremendous form — making the top 36 in the event’s “Beach Beauty” qualifier. The East End native made the qualifying cut at the London-based pageant out of the the 120-plus beauty queens taking part in the global competition. Joining Miss Bermuda in the... Read more of this article