Author Archive: Bernews1

560 Traffic Collisions In Last Three Months

There were 560 traffic collisions in the three month period of April 1st to June 30th 2011 [Q2]. The figures were released in the latest Police Crime Statistics report, which said that traffic collisions in Q2 increased by 30.2% [+130] compared to the first quarter of 2011. In comparison to the same period in 2010, the second quarter of this year has... Read more of this article

Ombudsman: Special Needs Education Review

Ombudsman Arlene Brock has recommended a review of the special needs education in Bermuda. A statement released said, “Complaint summaries in the Report include a complaint of inadequate education for a special needs student.” “The Ombudsman found that the Minister did not have full information in making the initial decision about... Read more of this article

Ammo & $10 Million Worth Of Drugs Seized

[Updated] Police confirmed today [July 21] that yesterday’s drug bust in Warwick netted over $10 million worth of cocaine, heroin, cannabis, as well as 200 rounds of ammunition. There were 114 kilos of cannabis [251lbs], 1.5 kilos of heroin [3.3lbs], 1 kilo of cocaine [2.2lbs], 50 grams of hash, and four boxes of live ammunition [200 rounds]... Read more of this article

Jamaican DJ Mr Vegas To Headline BeachFest

Jamaican reggae singer Mr Vegas will headline this year’s BeachFest at Horseshoe Bay. Hosted by Chewstick, the event will take place on Wednesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 28, and is expected to attract thousands of people. [view photos of last year’s BeachFest here] Born Clifford Smith in Kingston, Jamaica, Mr Vegas retired from the music... Read more of this article

Police Stop & Search Almost 6,000 People

[Updated] In the three month period of April 1st to June 30th 2011, the Bermuda Police Service undertook 5,952 stop-n-searches, an average of around 65 a day. Stop-n-searches increased by 34.7% [+1,532], as compared to the first quarter of this year, and increased by 123% [+3,283] as compared to the same quarter last year. The figures were released... Read more of this article

Cup Match Tickets Now Available Online

President of St George Cricket Club, Neil Paynter announced today that for the first time local residents and overseas visitors can purchase tickets online for Cup Match. Tickets are $17 each for adults. “ This time its St George’s turn to introduce something innovative to the match experience. Residents and overseas visitors alike can purchase... Read more of this article

Police: 2011 Second Quarter Crime Statistics

Today [July 21] the Bermuda Police Service released the second quarter [Q2] crime statistics, which cover from April 1st to June 30th 2011. There were 1,139 offences in Q2 2011, an increase of 14.9% [149 offences] when compared to Q1 2011. Crimes Against the Person offences in Q2 2011 increased by 10.1% [18 offences] compared to Q1 2011. In Q2 the notable... Read more of this article

Marine & Ports Lends Pilot To Oleander

The Department of Marine and Ports within the Ministry of Transport today advised that one of Bermuda’s pilots, Nicholas Maynard, departed on the Oleander on Tuesday, July 19 as replacement for the regular Chief Officer who was unable to depart as scheduled due to a medical issue. The Oleander cannot sail without a qualified Chief Officer and Container... Read more of this article

Delegation To Attend London Conference

Close to 700 Commonwealth Parliamentarians and parliamentary officials will meet in London over the coming week to mark the Centennial of the founding of the Commonwealth’s oldest organization, and a Bermuda contingent will be among the participants. Minister of Transport Terry Lister, MP Darius Tucker, and Senator Joan Dillas Wright will attend.... Read more of this article

Tourism iPhone App Downloaded 1,900 Times

During yesterday’s [July 20] report by Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors on tourism statistics for the first six months of 2011, the Minister said their new app has been downloaded 1,900 times. “I am happy to report that in the five weeks since launching the app it has been downloaded by more than 1,900 consumers.... Read more of this article

Dr Chantelle Simmons: New Chief of Psychiatry

Bermuda Hospitals Board today [July 21] announces the appointment of Bermudian Dr Chantelle Simmons as Chief of Psychiatry, effective 1 September 2011. The Chief of Psychiatry is responsible for the development of psychiatric services and the medical staff at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute. Dr Simmons will be replacing Dr Michael Radford, who has... Read more of this article

Local Equestrians Training At Virginia Farm

Local equestrians Patrice Swan and Jaeda Smith are currently in Culpeper, Virginia, and have just completed two weeks at HITS Culpeper with Ms Swan coming away with Champion at the Showday National and Reserve Champion at the Cavalier Classic. During the coming week they will help out at the Grand Prix in Virginia, and will also be participating in... Read more of this article