Author Archive: Bernews1

Police Appeal: Missing 31-Yr-Old Woman [Found]

[Updated] The police have appealed for the public’s assistance in locating a 31-year-old woman who was last seen in the Parsons Road and Friswells Hill areas. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 31 year old Ayesha Lake.” “Ms. Lake is described as approximately... Read more of this article

Shipwreck Featured On National Geographic

National Geographic is carrying an article featuring a local shipwreck project, in which the remains of an American Civil War blockade runner have yielded long-buried secrets to an international team of archaeologists working with Bermuda’s Department of Conservation Services. Items including wine and perfume have been excavated from the Mary Celestia... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition

The Bermuda Department of Tourism is hosting the 16th Annual Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition on September 3, 2011. The competition, which takes place at Horseshoe Bay Beach, encourages travelers of all ages to showcase their creativity as they construct sculptures made of the island’s natural pink sand. With sculpting kicking off at 10 a.m. and... Read more of this article

Groundswell Lionfish Tournament Postponed

With the local marine forecast calling for increased swell activity and strong winds for the weekend ahead, Groundswell, the charitable body behind this year’s lionfish tournament has been forced to postpone the event. Speaking yesterday, Groundswell president Matthew Strong said, “Whilst weather may prevent our attempts to be on the reef culling... Read more of this article

Carnival Fantasy Cruise To Bypass Bermuda

Due to Hurricane Irene – the first hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic Season – the Carnival Fantasy will skip its visit to Bermuda this week. The Carnival Fantasy is loading in Charleston today [Aug.25], however due to the approaching storm, it will bypass Bermuda and visit Cozumel, Mexico and Key West, Florida. The Fantasy returns to Charleston... Read more of this article

21 Employees Affected By HWP Job Cuts

[Updated] As a consequence of the August 8th fire, HWP said they have “been required to lay off and to give notice to a number of its team members. The total number of staff affected is 21.” Jonathan Brewin, President and CEO, “We are not in a position to employ the same staff levels (as we did prior to the fire) due to the financial impact... Read more of this article

Commonwealth Youth Games Team Named

The Bermuda Olympic Association today [Aug.25] officially announced the names of the athletes who will represent Bermuda at the Commonwealth Youth Games, which are being held from September 7- 13 2011 in the Isle of Man. Eight athletes will represent Bermuda in four sports. Bruce DeGrilla, Scott Clarke, Akeila Richardson and Kyle Webb will compete in... Read more of this article

Security: Bermuda Footballers in Trinidad

Acting Minister of National Security Michael Weeks confirmed that he has been advised on security arrangements for the Bermuda National Football team set to play in Trinidad & Tobago shortly. The Minister said: “This is an international event and the governing body for football in the region and internationally is responsible for security. However,... Read more of this article

Songopoly Teams Up With Olympic Association

The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] received a boost when it formed a strategic alliance with TV program Songopoly. The music trivia show, which ran its first season on VSB-TV 11 earlier this year, is gearing up to hit the TV screens for Season 2 in October with a 30-show series. One of the questions each episode will raise much needed funds for selected... Read more of this article

Eastern & Western County Teams Announced

The Eastern County Cricket Association and the Western County Cricket Associations have named their teams that will play in a 55 over per innings match with unlimited bowling and no fielding restrictions at the Sea Breeze Oval on Saturday August 27th starting at 10:00am. The Eastern County team will be led by Bailey’s Bay captain Stephen Outerbridge,... Read more of this article

Cup Match Radio Commentators Retire

Cup Match commentators Albert Steede and Cleon Scotland have announced their retirement from broadcasting. On the heels of one of the most exciting Cup Match Classics in recent memory, both men have decided that the time is right to step aside from their roles at the Bermuda Broadcasting Company. Former Bermuda and Somerset Cup Match captain Albert... Read more of this article

U/15 Cricket Team Beat United States

The Bermuda Cricket Board National Academy U/15 team put on an excellent performance to beat the USA in the ICC U15 Americas Northern Division Championship being held in Winnipeg, Canada. Bermuda won the toss and elected to bat. Bermuda scored 213/7 in their allotted 40 overs. Delray Rawlins was the top scorer with 39 from 64 deliveries, while Detre... Read more of this article