Author Archive: Bernews1

Tropical Storm Warning Issued

The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning, as well as a Small Craft Warning, and Thunderstorm Advisory. The warning has been issued due to Tropical Storm Jose – the tenth named storm of the 2011 Atlantic Season. Jose’s closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 51 nm to the west at 3pm today... Read more of this article

Patton Wins Canadian Optimist Nationals

Royal Bermuda Yacht Club sailor 10 year old Campbell Patton sealed his victory in the White Fleet (Under 11s) of the Canadian Optimist Nationals. Campbell’s consistency across a range of conditions proved too good for his fellow competitors. After a top 10 finish in the last race, Matilda Nicholls finished 3rd, followed by George Buckley in 6th... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Back To School Fun Day

Fun castles, a giant slide, train rides, ice cream cones, snowballs, hot dogs and music took over the Victor Scott school field this afternoon [Aug.27], as scores of children turned out for a Back to School fun day. The event was hosted by Pembroke East Central MP Michael Weeks and his wife Cindy. Those supporting the Fun Day included local churches,... Read more of this article

Public Service Bursary Awards Presented

The Department of Human Resources recently held their Annual Public Service Bursary Awards Reception with students being presented their awards by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson. The Public Service Bursary Award Scheme [awarded by the Public Service Commission] is designed to assist Bermudian students with educational expenses.... Read more of this article

Agreement: Comprehensive Review Of Prisons

The Prison Officers Association and the Government signed an agreement today [Aug.26], to move forward with “an independent comprehensive review of the Department of Corrections, with the aim of producing a 5 year strategic plan.” Attorney General and Minister of Justice Michael Scott said the review aims to address concerns and to ensure... Read more of this article

BCB Suspend O’Brien, Jones, Desilva

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] confirmed the results from their Disciplinary Hearings held yesterday [Aug.25]. George O’Brien (Willow Cuts) was levied with a suspension from all cricket until Sunday September 4, 2011. Malachi Jones (Willow Cuts) and Jordan DeSilva (Somerset CC) were suspended from all cricket until Sunday September 11, 2011. Related... Read more of this article

Westgate Inmate Hospitalized After Assault

A 51-year-old prison inmate is listed in stable condition after being hospitalized following an assault at the Westgate Correctional Facility on Monday [Aug.22]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:20am on Monday, August 22nd, police received a report of an assault at the Westgate Correctional Facility.” “It appears that one male... Read more of this article

TLF Internship Programme Awards

Graduates of the third Technology Leadership Forum (TLF) Internship Programme, which aims to encourage Bermuda’s youth develop further their interested in Information Communication Technology (ICT), were celebrated at a ceremony at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club last night [Aug.25]. The 2011 TLF interns participated in an intensive 12 week summer internship... Read more of this article

KFC: First Half Sales Decline By $81k

In a report to shareholders, Kentucky Fried Chicken (Bermuda) Limited said their first half gross sales declined by $80,970 compared to the prior year. The statement released said they have “not been immune to a general weakness in discretionary consumer spending with half year sales declining for a second consecutive year.” KFC said they... Read more of this article

Crime Stoppers To Launch New Campaign

Bermuda Crime Stoppers will launch their latest anti-crime campaign on Monday 29th August 2011, with media and radio commercials highlighting the need for the public to address the ‘gun problem’ that has affected our country over the last few years. The “WE DON’T HAVE TO BURY OUR HEADS IN THE SAND” Campaign asks members of the public to come... Read more of this article

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