Author Archive: Bernews1
Premier & Ministers To Attend Miami Summit
A Bermuda delegation including Premier Paula Cox, Minister of Environment, Planning & Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban, and Minister of Health Zane DeSilva, will attend KPMG’s Infrastructure Summit: An Island Perspective of a Global Challenge in Miami next week from September 21 – 23. Premier Cox will deliver the Keynote Address on the... Read more of this article
Videos: 2011 Sandy’s Rugby Tournament
The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s season opened at the Warwick Academy School Field with the 2011 Sandy’s Tournament on Saturday [Sept.17]. In Ladies action, the Renegades claimed a 1 – 0 win over the Mariners, while the Teachers defeated the Police 2 – 0.The final two Ladies matches both ended scoreless as Police and Renegades played to a... Read more of this article
Dunkley: ‘Open The St. George’s Station 24/7′
Shadow Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley has called for the St George’s Police Station to be open 24/7, saying residents who continue to be concerned for their security have approached him about the matter. “St. George’s has for years been demanding their Police station return to a 24/7 operation. The urgency of their calls... Read more of this article
Cricket: Premier and First Division Round Up
St. David’s are the 2011 Premier Division Champions, after beating St George’s by 9 wickets. At Lord’s in St. David’s, St George’s Cricket Club won the toss and elected to bat, they were bowled all out for 131. Richard Todd was the top scorer with 49, while Clay Smith added 30, Delyone Borden had bowling figures of 10-3-11-2 to lead St.... Read more of this article
Powerboat Marathon Race Day Results
The Bermuda Powerboat Association held their Marathon Race Day at Ferry Reach yesterday [Sept.18], which saw the drivers and co-pilots compete in an hour long race. David and Mark Selley powered D8 to victory crossing the line 1st overall, while 2nd overall was Chris Roque and Chris Worbouys in FB 16 and 3rd overall was C-32 Dennis Trott and Sean Dickinson. A- Class 1.... Read more of this article
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
