Author Archive: Bernews1

Tyrone Smith Wins Gold At CAC

Tyrone Smith won the Gold Medal in the Men’s Long Jump with a leap of 8.06m in the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Senior Track and Field Championships, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Smith who had a winning Leap of 8.06m said, “I was really feeling good, I felt it was my time to win another CAC Long Jump Championship.” Lamont Marshall finished... Read more of this article

Bailey’s Bay Win Eastern County Cup

Bailey’s Bay won the toss and sent champions Cleveland County to bat today [July 16], at the Sea Breeze Oval at the first Eastern Counties Match. Cleveland County was bowled all out for 200. Dion Stovell was the top scorer with 50 while Allan Douglas Jr added 47 and Misheal Paynter and Damali Bell both scored 21. Stephen Outerbridge had bowling figures... Read more of this article

Opinion: Today, The Dog Amnesty. What Next?

[Written by N.H.Cole Simons JP MP, Shadow Minister of the Environment and Energy] It is with great interest that Bermuda sits here today and watches its Government implement a six month amnesty on illegally held dogs on the Island. The amnesty is suppose to regularize those illegally bred animals already in Bermuda. It also tries to halt illegal breeding... Read more of this article

Minister Roban Tables Energy White Paper

Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban yesterday [July 15] tabled the 2011 Bermuda Energy White Paper. The Minister said, “This White Paper provides a nine year plan that will guide Bermuda to take an increasingly sustainable approach toward the production and consumption of energy.” “If we do not... Read more of this article

Heated Debate As BSBDC Amendment Passes

Minister of Community Development the Hon. Michael Weeks yesterday [July 15] tabled the Bermuda Small Business Development Corporation Amendment Bill 2011. The proposed amendment caused heated debate in the House of Assembly with members of the opposition OBA raising their concerns. Shadow Minister For Public Works & Housing Mark Pettingill later... Read more of this article

Volleyball U19 Men Finish 2nd In Championship

In their first ever international tournament, the Bermuda U19 Men’s Volleyball Team finished in 2nd place earning them a Silver Medal in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Junior Men’s Volleyball Championship. The tournament took place in Anguilla and began on July 9th and ended on July 12th. The team, lead by Captain Daniel Fiddick and... Read more of this article

Dog Amnesty On Illegal Breeds

The Department of Environmental Protection today [July 15] announced they are offering a one-time amnesty of illegal dogs on the Island. This Amnesty will operate for a period of six weeks: from July 18th, 2011 through to August 31st, 2011. A Ministry spokesperson said, “The amnesty will serve to accept those animals that are already here, halt... Read more of this article

Commission To Assess Food Pricing

The Premier and Minister of Finance, Paula A. Cox, today [July 15], announced that she is calling on the Price Control Commission to conduct an enquiry into local food pricing. The Minister said, “Government will use the powers of enquiry available under the Price Commission Act 1974 to obtain information from food importers about their import... Read more of this article

Police Warning: E-Mail Scam

The Bermuda Police Service issued an advisory today [July 15] warning the public about phishing e-mails and scams. A Police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to remind the public to be vigilant with regard to phishing e-mails and scams that attempt to obtain personal information or money.” “In... Read more of this article

Police Seize Quantity Of Cannabis Plants

Police have reported today [July 15] seizing a quantity of suspected cannabis plants in the Southampton area. A Police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30 pm on Thursday July 14, Police attended the Tudor Hill, Southampton area after a report of cannabis cultivation. As a result, officers seized a quantity of what is believed to be cannabis plants.” “Inquiries... Read more of this article

Hamilton Weekend Road Closures

The City of Hamilton today [July 15] announced that Church Street between Queen and Burnaby Streets will be closed on Saturday July 16 from 4pm to midnight. The closure will facilitate the City of Hamilton’s sponsored Fashion Extravaganza which starts at 7pm in front of City Hall. Additionally, there is no parking from 4pm to midnight on Church Street... Read more of this article

Harry Potter Premiere Fundraiser Tonight

Delta Sigma Theta, a local registered charity will tonight [July 15], host the premiere screening of Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows: Part 2 as a fundraiser. This movie fundraiser will help pay for the purchase of books and other community activities like the Delta GEMS college tour. A spokesperson said, “The movie premiere of Harry Potter and... Read more of this article