Author Archive: Bernews1

Videos: 2011 Police Gymkhana Races

The Police Gymkhana was held on Saturday [Oct.1] on the police sports field at Prospect. The day featured cycling races for various age groups including team relays, slowest rider races and ‘pop-a-wheelie’ contests; as well as cycling vendors, police motorbike displays, fun castles and more. Some young people and their parents arrived before... Read more of this article

Cricket: Bermuda Lose To MCC

Playing yesterday [Oct.2] at the Sea Breeze Oval, with a game reduced to a 30 over match, MCC batted first and scored 253/4 in their allotted 30 overs. Craig DeWeymarn was their top scorer with 77, while Josh Knapett was on 49 not out and Chris Thompson added 32. Former Bermuda Captain Irving Romaine bowled 1-0-12-1, while Lateef Trott bowled 6-0-51-1. ... Read more of this article

Premier Division Football Results

A number of Premier Division football games took place across the island yesterday [Oct.2], the results follow below: St. George’s Colts 2 Dandy Town 3 At the Wellington Oval, Raymond Beach gave the Dandy Town Hornets a 1 – 0 lead in the 37th minute, Jamel Swan doubled the lead in the 50th minute before Allan Douglas Jr. pulled a goal back for the... Read more of this article

‘Retail’ Classification To Be Reviewed

Saying “Government will make the tough choices for the benefit of all of Bermuda’s people,” Premier Paula Cox announced this evening [Oct.2] said she has requested a review of business classifications for retail businesses. On Friday [Sept.30] the Premier announced that payroll tax will be set at a zero rate for the retail sector for... Read more of this article

Customs Increase Moved To November

Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox announced this evening [Oct.2] that the changes to custom duty will not take effect till November 4th, rather then October 1st. On Friday [Sept.30] the Premier announced that duty payable at the airport for returning residents will raise from 25% to 35%, and only one person per household can claim the duty free... Read more of this article

Philippe: ‘Potential Threat’ To Bermuda

The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that Tropical Storm Philippe is a ‘potential threat’ to Bermuda, and its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 341 nautical miles to the south-east at 6pm on Wednesday [Oct.5]. Hurricane Ophelia, the fourth hurricane of the 2011 season, passed approximately 120 nautical miles... Read more of this article

Gunshots In St Monica’s Mission Area

[Updated - Police confirm gunshots, appeal for witnesses who may have seen two men on a dark motorycle in the area at approximately 12.45pm] A short while ago this afternoon [Oct.2] there were reports of possible gunshots in the St Monica’s Mission/Glebe Road area. One area resident reported hearing what sounded like four gunshots. Approximately... Read more of this article

Video: Regiment Win 2011 ‘Big Boys Race’

Governor Sir Richard Gozney, Bermuda Regiment Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Brian Gonsalves, Chief Fire Officer Vincent Hollinsid, Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva, Assistant Police Commissioner David Mirfield and Prison Commissioner Lt. Col. Eddie Lamb all battled yesterday [Oct.1] to see who would claim victory at the “Big Boys Race”... Read more of this article

Astwood Park Cross Country Results

The Bermuda Track and Field Association held their second Cross Country event of the season at Astwood Park yesterday [Oct.1]. Ryan Outerbridge won the Boy’s Under 10 race clocking 5:46, Messiah Greaves won the Under 12 Girls race with a time of 6:10 and Aaron Jacobs won the Boy’s Under 12 race clocking 5:28. With a time of 12:17, Quasshie Douglas... Read more of this article

Joanna Shillington Wins 2011 Partner Re Race

[Updated] Hundreds of women turned out for the 14th Annual Partner Re 5k this morning [Oct.2], with Joanna Shillington crossing the line first to take top honours. Now in its 14th year, the PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk is presented by Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club, sponsored by PartnerRe, and sanctioned by the Bermuda Track & Field Association. Shillington... Read more of this article

Phillips Leads Victory In Slovakian Debut

Bermudian professional basketball player Sullivan Phillips made his debut with the BC Prievidza of the Slovakia National Basketball League, leading them to victory in their opening game of season yesterday [Oct.1]. He was the top scorer for the team with 21 points, which helped propel Prievidza to a 71 – 68 win over Handlova in front of 1,200 fans. The... Read more of this article

Saturday Corona League Results

In yesterday’s [Oct.1] Corona League matchups, the Tuff Dogs and Flanagan’s Onions walked away with wins, while the Lock N Key and Valley game ended in a draw. North Village Rams 0 Tuff Dogs 3 Lamaul Crofton opened the scoring when he converted from the penalty spot after he was brought down in the box, Kevin Hurdle doubled the Tuff Dogs lead... Read more of this article