Author Archive: Bernews1

HSBC Pro Soccer Clinic Graduates

[Updated with video] Eight of Bermuda’s promising young soccer players graduated today [July 15] from the week long HSBC School of Excellence Programme, managed by Professional MISL player and coach, David Bascome. The eight players were selected to participate in the programme based on their leadership qualities, positive attitude and superior work... Read more of this article

BBFS & High Performance Goalkeeping Partner

Bermuda Brazilian Football School [BBFS] announced yesterday [July14] that they have established a partnership with High Performance Goalkeeping.com. “High Performance Goalkeeping and Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School are excited to announce that they have formed this partnership, to provide Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School with top... Read more of this article

Swimmers Break Records in Baltimore

Bermuda swimmers took part in the Mid-Summer Classic meet this past weekend [July 8-11], hosted by the North Baltimore Aquatic Club. Richard Goodwin, Co National Coach said, “The meet attracted almost 900 swimmers from the Eastern U.S. seaboard, as well as 23 swimmers from the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association. The North Baltimore Aquatic Club... Read more of this article

Weekend Film Series Feature Films

A hilarious, heartfelt documentary about Star Wars fans and their love-hate relationship with the film’s director, George Lucas, and a lush French romantic drama are the featured films at the ‘Weekend Film Series’ this coming Sunday, July 17 in the Tradewinds Auditorium at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI). The People vs. George... Read more of this article

ISL Arsenal & Knights Make The Finals

The Arsenal dominated the Union winning 13-4, and the Knights finished strong to hold off the Kings 5-2 in Lindo’s ISL Semifinal action Thursday night [July 14] at The National Sports Centre. The two teams will meet in the Lindo’s ISL Finals on Sunday night [July 17] at 7:30 pm. It’s the second straight Championship Game appearance for the Arsenal.... Read more of this article

CellOne Boosts Its Network

CellOne announced today [July 14] that it has implemented a new 4G cell site in the west end of Hamilton, which should increase coverage and improve data speeds for many customers. “We are continuing to build upon our brand promise of the “The Power of More” with More Speed and More Coverage” said Frank Amaral, CellOne’s Chief Operating Officer.... Read more of this article

Bermuda & Cayman Islands Semi-Final

The 2010 and reigning North America and Caribbean Rugby Association [NACRA] Under 19 Caribbean Champions Bermuda played Cayman Islands on Wednesday night with the winner of the match advancing to the final on Saturday. Bermuda captain Nicholas Chilvers went over to give the defending champions the lead 5 – 0, however kicker Tristan Kermode could... Read more of this article

BPS Host Senior UKCOT Police Officers

The Bermuda Police Service announced today [July 14] they are hosting three visiting senior police officers from Montserrat and Anguilla this week. While the officers are here, they will be taking part in a Firearms Incident Commanders Course held at Police Headquarters in Prospect. A Police spokesperson said, “The United Kingdom Caribbean Overseas... Read more of this article

ISL Semi-Final Round Playoff Preview

The Lindo’s ISL Playoffs Semi-final round is on tonight [July 14] at 7:30 pm. The games will be played at the National Sports Centre. Game one features the G.E.T. Limited Red Division champion Arsenal [5-1] taking on the Union [5-2]. Game two features an old rivalry renewed when the Ace Insurance Blue Division Champion Knights [6-0] take on the Kings... Read more of this article

Fairmont Appoints New Learning Manager

The Fairmont Southampton’s Regional Director of Human Resources, Nelda Simons today [July 14] announced the appointment of Bermudian Felicia Rickards to the post of Learning Manager at the hotel. Ms. Simons said, “Felicia brings over 20 years of International Business, Course Facilitation, Life Coaching and Human Resources Development experience... Read more of this article

Premier To Host Town Hall Meeting

The Premier and Minister of Finance, Paula A. Cox, will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday July 19, to discuss steps Government is taking to strengthen Bermuda’s economy. The public forum, entitled, “Pulling Together to Make it Better For Bermuda”, will also feature several Government Ministers, including the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry,... Read more of this article

Video: OBA Supports Fisheries Act

Yesterday [July 13], Senator Craig Cannonier, OBA Shadow Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry voiced his party’s support of the Fisheries Amendment Act 2011 while also highlighting some concerns. The Act which passed in the Senate yesterday will increase the maximum possible fine for violations to $50,000. Senator Cannonier said, “We... Read more of this article