Author Archive: Bernews1

Coral Spawn Seen On West End Beach

Yesterday [Aug.21] parts of Bermuda’s famous turquoise waters took on the pinkish tones of coral spawn, and Ralph Richardson captured photos of the spawning – which shows the coral reefs are reproducing – on a west end beach. The photos below were taken on the western shoreline of Bermuda, between Spring Benny and Wreck Hill. Last... Read more of this article

Reports Of Gunshots In Ord Road Area

[Updated] At approximately 11:30pm this evening [Aug.21] the Bermuda Police responded to the Ord Road area after receiving what we understand to be reports of possible gunshot[s] in the area. Police attended the area with at least four vehicles, some driving through, while additional marked cars can be seen posted at main access roads to the area observing... Read more of this article

Tourist Injured After Collision With Taxi

On Friday [Aug.19] a 55-year-old female tourist was injured after she was struck by a taxi while walking on Front Street. She was taken to the hospital via ambulance with injuries not believed to be life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:15pm on Friday, police and first responders attended a reported road traffic collision... Read more of this article

Police Investigate Armed Robbery In Devonshire

On Friday [Aug.19] two men committed an armed robbery at a Devonshire home, with both suspects wearing full face helmets. They escaped with a quantity of cash after demanded money from five men socialising at the residence. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10pm on Friday, police received a report of a robbery at a residence in the Tribe Road... Read more of this article

Bodybuilding: 2011 Night of Champions Results

The Bermuda Bodybuilding Federation [BBF] hosted the 2011 Night of Champions at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium last night [Aug.20]. Garwin “House” Phillips retained his Mr. Bermuda Title, while Jackie Jackson was crowned the Ms. Bermuda bodybuilding champion. Carolina Erasmus won the Fitness Title, while Ranae Cann won the overall Figure... Read more of this article

St. George’s Football Program Restructure

St. George’s Cricket Club announced a restructure of their football program for the 2011-2012 seasons. The new structure will align the club’s youth and senior programs to ensure there is an opportunity for participation from the introductory Recreational player, upward through the developmental stages, and leading into the competitive Academy and... Read more of this article

“Strike Leaves Cruisers Frustrated & Fed Up”

“A bus strike in Bermuda this week is causing headaches for cruisers visiting the destination,” reported USA Today, with their ‘Cruise Log’ section of their website picking up the story from local media. Their story goes on to give a brief overview of the recent strike action, quoting both local papers. The article has attracted... Read more of this article

National Dance Foundation Scholarship Winners

National Dance Foundation of Bermuda announced the recipients of scholarships established by Academy Award and Tony Award winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones for attendance at next year’s DanceBermuda summer intensive. The awards were made at the end of the DanceBermuda workshop production yesterday [Aug.19] in front of a sold-out audience at the... Read more of this article

Football: BBFS Win Three Games in Holland

The Bermuda Brazilian Football School [BBFS] played their final three matches vs FC Bussum in the Under 10 and Under 12 age groups. The Under 10′s won 16-3, with Rahzir Jones scoring five times, Diego Richardson and Jarred both scoring hat-tricks, while Kane Crichlow scored twice, and Diione Millet, Nahje Smith, Khiari Sharieff all scored one... Read more of this article

OBA: St. George’s Needs A Cruise Ship

Pat Gordon-Pamplin, Shadow Transport Minister, spoke out after the news that the Veendam cruise ship would move to Hamilton visits only saying, “The best solution for St. George’s is a dedicated weekly cruise ship. This can be achieved, but the Government must commit to making it happen.” Holland America’s Veendam made its inaugural... Read more of this article

Bus Strike Set To End On Saturday

[Updated - buses to run on Sat.] This bus strike continues this morning [Aug.19] for the second day. On Wednesday [Aug.17] bus operators voted to withdraw services due to their colleague Jennifer Harvey being fired. Yesterday – on Day 1 of the strike – the BIU said the strike will continue and they want Ms Harvey reinstated without loss... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing 15-Yr-Old Girl [Found]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15 year old Arianna Ball who was last seen on Thursday August 18th in the Middle Road, Devonshire area. A statement issued said, “She is described as light skinned, approximately 5’6” tall of medium to large build, weighing approximately 190 pounds.” “She... Read more of this article