Author Archive: Bernews1

Three-Day Roadblock After Discovery of Body

Three days after the discovery of a deceased teenager on Parsons Lane in Devonshire, police continue to remain on scene, restricting access to the road. At approximately 9am on Saturday 6 August, the body of 19-year-old Jahmeiko Perkins was discovered by a passing female motorcyclist just west of the Pure Water facility on Parsons Lane. Police roadblocks... Read more of this article

Caribbean Squash Champs: Day #1 Report

The Bermuda Men’s Squash Team is defending their title in the Caribbean Squash Championships being held in the Cayman Islands. Bermuda’s Micah Franklin, Noah Browne, Chris Stout, Anthony Fellowes and Spencer Moss are competing against athletes from the Caymans, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, OECS, Barbados, Bahamas and Guyana. Spencer Moss... Read more of this article

Recycling Collection Drops To Twice Monthly

Today [Aug.9] the Department of Waste management within the Ministry of Public Works announced that, beginning August 1, 2011 residential recycling pick up changed from weekly to fortnightly. A spokesperson said, “The Waste Management Department carries out monitoring of waste pick up including recycling and has found that many households are... Read more of this article

Upcoming: St George’s ‘Art in the Park’

Sponsored by the Corporation of St. George’s, local artists, jewellery makers, toy makers, musicians will be exhibiting and selling their arts and crafts at ‘Art in the Park’ from 11am until 3pm on Sunday, August 21st at Somers’ Gardens, St. George’s. The artists include – but are not limited to – Jill Amos Raine, Anne... Read more of this article

Weather: Cruise Ship To Bypass St George’s

The Veendam cruise ship will bypass Murrays Anchorage in St George’s today [Aug.9], and go straight to Hamilton due to weather conditions. The cruise ship normally stops at Murray’s Anchorage on Tuesdays before docking in Hamilton from Wednesdays to Fridays. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised due to the current weather conditions... Read more of this article

OBA Leadership Election To Be Held Sept. 10

[Updated with video] This morning [Aug.9] the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] announced that their Leadership Election will be held on September 10th, with the candidates expected to be announced on September 1st. The election will be held at the Fairmont Southampton, and in addition to Leader, the evening will also see the Deputy Leader, Party Chairman... Read more of this article

Concert Fundraiser For Accident Victim

A special birthday fundraising event will celebrate the life of a recent accident victim. Dion Ford and his best friend, Lonario Simmons, survived a serious accident on Father’s Day. Mr. Ford who will be celebrating his birthday on August 19, was flown overseas for surgery and treatment. He began his hospitalization at Mass General and Spalding Rehabilitation... Read more of this article

Survey To Be Conducted: Recreational Fishing

In the coming weeks, staff from the Department of Environmental Protection will be conducting a survey of recreational fishing activities in order to collect information about the fishing habits of this marine resource user group, with an aim to better manage Bermuda’s fish stocks and to avoid their being overfished. Department staff will be visiting... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: HWP Building After The Fire

[Updated with video] The morning after the massive blaze at HWP, locals are driving by slowly, many getting out of their cars for a better look at the building. Much of the roof has collapsed, with the interior of the car showroom decimated, showing burned cars lined up in front of the shattered windows. Small amounts of smoke can still be seen emanating... Read more of this article

Four Arrests After Front Street Altercations

Four men were arrested this past Saturday [Aug.6] following two separate altercations on Front Street. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a Front Street establishment at 2:55am on Saturday August 6. On arrival, Police observed an altercation between two males; a 28 year old Warwick man and a 33 year... Read more of this article

Health Ministry Donates $5,000 To WindReach

The Ministry of Health donated $5,000 to WindReach Bermuda which aims to enrich the quality of life for people with special needs and their programmes include Therapeutic Riding, Work Experience, and Adaptive Sports. The $5,000 donation went towards funding their Adaptive Sports Programme. This programme offers a unique opportunity for people with similar... Read more of this article

Premier Applauds Efforts of Bermuda Fire Service

A statement last night from Premier Paula Cox about the HWP fire, applauded the efforts of the Bermuda Fire Service, and said Government will meet with the management and staff of HWP Group to see how they can assist. “Today the people of Bermuda have been moved by the fire and property damage at HWP. We are thankful that there was no loss of... Read more of this article