Author Archive: Bernews1

Bermuda Karting 2011/12 Season Underway

The 2011/12 Bermuda Karting Club Season got underway yesterday [Sept.19] at the Southside Motor Sports Park, with three Heats taking place in each Class. Patrick Ingham, Luis Martins and David Barbosa all won a race in the TAG Senior Class, while Ben Savill won two of the three 125cc Shifter Class races, Alexander Roque won the other race. Ryan Lopes... Read more of this article

Dr Gibbons: Appt. Of Dr Glaze ‘Raises Questions’

Shadow Education Minister Dr. Grant Gibbons questioned the recent announcement that Canadian educator Dr. Avis Glaze [pictured] has been engaged, asking “why the Government continues to hire outside talent to implement education reform.” Dr Gibbons also questioned the Education Minister’s statement that Dr. Glaze’s efforts will be “at... Read more of this article

PLP To Announce Candidate Tomorrow

The PLP is expected to announce their candidate for the upcoming by-election in Constituency #12 Devonshire South Central tomorrow [Sept.19]. The by-election was called due to the resignation of John Barritt, and is scheduled for November 1st. Mr Barritt has held the seat for 18 years, winning a large percentage of the vote in the four general elections... Read more of this article

Photos: Corona League Football RUBiS Shield

The 2011 Corona League Season kicked off at the BAA Field yesterday [Sept.17]. Play got underway at approximately 3:00pm with Vasco Mariners taking on North Village for the RUBiS Charity Shield. Eugene Calder capped off making his debut in the league by giving the North Village Rams the lead in the first half. Vasco’s veteran Quincy Aberdeen equalized... Read more of this article

Photos, Videos & Results: Squash Finals

The 2011 Bermuda BluePrinting Team Squash Championships held their finals last night [Sept.17], with all games being played at the BSRA Club on Middle Road, Devonshire. The results from yesterday’s championship finals are below. Tight Like My Shorts are the Bermuda BluePrinting Team Squash Championships 2011 Champions having beaten team Ireland.... Read more of this article

70-Yr-Old Driver Arrested For Impaired Driving

Early this morning [Sept.18] a member of the public stopped a car that was seen being driven in an erratic manner. Police were called to the scene in Southampton and subsequently arrested the driver of the car on suspicion of drunk driving. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:30am on Sunday, police attended a report of an impaired driver on... Read more of this article

Rugby: 2011 Sandy’s Tournament Results

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s season opened at the Warwick Academy School Field with the 2011 Sandy’s Tournament yesterday [Sept.17]. In Ladies action, Nikki Jones scored a Try to give the Renegades a 1 – 0 win over the Mariners, while Amber Karaz and Katie Wright scored a Try each to help Teachers defeat the Police 2 – 0. The match... Read more of this article

Dudley Eve: Devonshire Cougars Beat PHC

PHC Zebras 2 Devonshire Cougars 6 The first game of this afternoon’s [Sept.17] double-header at Bernard Park saw Devonshire Cougars take the lead in the 9th minute when Che Brangman found the back of the net. The lead was doubled in the 15th minute when Lejaun Simmons scored. Simmons gave the Devonshire Cougrs a 3 – 0 lead when he scored his... Read more of this article

14 Teams To Play Golf World Cup Qualifier

The Bermuda team of Nick Jones and Daniel Augustus depart on Monday September 19th to join a strong field of 13 other nations coming from every corner of the Americas. The 72-hole event, which awards three berths into the $7.5 million Omega Mission Hills World Cup, is scheduled to start on Thursday at the Caracas Country Club in the Capital City... Read more of this article

Day #3 Results: Team Squash Championships

The 2011 Bermuda BluePrinting Team Squash Championships are entering their fourth day, with the finals being held this evening [Sept.17]. The Play-offs for 9-16th finishing positions are at 5pm, and will be followed by the 1-8th Play-offs at 6.30pm, with all games being played at the BSRA Club on Middle Road, Devonshire. The results from yesterday’s... Read more of this article

Car Goes Over Shelly Bay Embankment

[Updated] At approximately 4pm this afternoon [Sept.17] emergency services responded to an accident that occurred on North Shore Road, next to Shelly Bay field. The car went over the embankment and landed on the field. We unofficially understand the car had two occupants in it, and both appear to have sustained injuries, and were transported to the... Read more of this article

Equestrian: Jillian Terceira Competing in Italy

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira is currently competing at a CSI 3* La Bagnaia in Toscana, Italy. On Day One Mr Terceira competed on two horses Navantas and Bernadien Van Westuur. During the 1.35m Competition in Two Phases, Ms Terceira and Navatas finished 17th with a time of 29.78. Ms Terceira and Bernadien Van Westuur then competed in 1.45m Competition... Read more of this article