Author Archive: Bernews1

4 Students Earn Zoological Society Scholarships

Four Bermudian students headed for environmental careers have been named recipients of this year’s Steinhoff/Bermuda Zoological Society Scholarship. Pictured at the presentation are [from left]: BZS President Kevin Comeau, BZS past president Robert Steinhoff, awardees Winston R. Godwin Jr, Lawrence Doughty, Claire Grenfell and Mark Outerbridge, and... Read more of this article

Dolphin Summer Swimming Meet Report

The Dolphin Summer Meet was held on Saturday July 16th, and closed out the local swim season. Senior swimmers Charlotte Faries, Philip Hagen and Erica Hawley swam 3 Personal Bests and picked up BB times in the process. Aaron Rego, Vaughn Rowse, Brittany Siddle, Jessie Thomas, Noah Marshall and Paige Bruton each had 2 PB’s. Junior Head Coach Mimi... Read more of this article

Col. Burch: Emancipation, 21st Century Version

[Opinion piece written by Lt. Col. David Burch] The enduring nature of the holiday we call Emancipation Day is proof of just how important an event it really was. In a very British fashion no war accompanied the freedom of the slaves in the Colonies. In some cases it took months for news of the Proclamation granting slaves their freedom to reach... Read more of this article

Movies on the Beach Postponed

Due to uncertain weather this upcoming pre Cup Match weekend, the “Movies on the Beach” at Horseshoe Bay Beach has been rescheduled for Friday, August 12th and Saurday, August 13th at the same venue. As a result the Moonlight Movie Series will start on Saturday August 6th with the Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation’s “Movies... Read more of this article

Six People Rescued From Sinking Boat

Yesterday [July 20] an afternoon out for a group from the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] did not go as planned – as their boat began sinking after taking on water. At approximately 4.30pm, the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a call for assistance from persons onboard of a 28 foot Twin V boat saying the vessel was disabled... Read more of this article

Golf: Jones & Augustus Off To Venezuela

Nick Jones and Daniel Augustus have been given the honor to represent Bermuda at the World Cup Qualifier to be held in Caracas, Venezuela from September 19th – 25th. The rules of the World Cup are clear. If an Association has a “World Ranked” player then that player must be selected. Should the Association not have another “Ranked” player,... Read more of this article

MOU Signed: BPSU To Represent City Staff

Mayor Charles Gosling, BPSU President Mr. Kevin Grant and BPSU General Secretary Mr. Ed Ball, Jr., yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding which provides union representation to the City’s Management and Administrative staff. During the signing, Mayor Gosling said, “The signing of today’s Memorandum of Understanding with the BPSU brings... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Cindy Forms, Bret Weakens

[Updated] The 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season is underway, with the third named storm of the season forming this evening [July 20]. Tropical Storm Cindy is not a threat to Bermuda, however Tropical Storm Bret is expected to pass within 270 nautical miles within us. Bret is weakening, with maximum sustained winds at 45mph, and is expected to weaken further. Tropical... Read more of this article

Minister: Dock X-Ray Equipment Installed

Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said today [July 20] that the installation of the X-Ray scanning equipment on the Hamilton docks has been completed, and the balance of the work to allow for containers to enter and exit the unit will begin next month. Minister Perinchief said, “I am pleased to update the public on this project. This... Read more of this article

ICC Cricket: Bermuda Lose To Canada

[Updated] Bermuda have won the toss and elected to bat first in their third ICC Americas Region Division One Twenty20 match against Canada at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill in Fort Lauderdale. You can follow the match as it progresses, here on the ICC Cricket site. Bermuda goes into this game with a 2-0 record thus far... Read more of this article

Rock Cut Collapses: Wellington Lane Closed

Minister of Public Works Derrick Burgess advised that emergency repairs will be carried out to a portion of Wellington Lane in St George’s after a rock cut collapsed onto the road today [July 20] following heavy rain. Engineers from the Ministry inspected the road after a report of a significant fall of loose debris at 7:00 a.m. this morning.... Read more of this article

Inclement Weather: Beat the Retreat Cancelled

Tonight’s [July 20] Beating of the Retreat is cancelled due to the inclement weather. The Bermuda Islands Pipe Band and lady dancers and the Band and Corps of Drums of the Bermuda Regiment were due to present their midsummer Beating Retreat at the Flag Pole on Front Street at 9:00pm. For today’s forecast the Bermuda Weather Service said,... Read more of this article