Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: Palm Grove Garden Celebration

On a beautiful sunny Bermuda day, hundreds turned out for the annual Garden Club of Bermuda fundraiser – proceeds of which will go to the scholarship fund for local Bermudians. On Saturday May 14th, Palm Grove was decorated throughout by garden club members, live music floated on the air, pony rides, a plant and bake sale, demonstrations and more... Read more of this article

Two Teenagers Arrested After Fight

Two teenagers were arrested last night [May 16] after a late night fight in Hamilton, and they are both expected to appear in Magistrates Court in due course. A Police spokesman said, “Around 11:50am on Monday, Police responded to a report of two men fighting each other at the junction of Church Street and Burnaby Street in the City of Hamilton.” “On... Read more of this article

BBFS Football Coaches Attend Canada Clinic

Bermuda Brazilian Football School coaches [Jaylen Symonds-Bean, Jenay Bailey-Edness and Cal Blankendal] attended the Coerver Youth Diploma Clinic in Oakville, Canada on May 14th and 15th with 41 coaches from the greater Ontario area in attendance. The two day seminar focused on both classroom sessions with a core focus on practical training. The class... Read more of this article

Loyal Hill Pass: Fire Service & BELCO Attend

This afternoon [May 17] Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a pole fire in the Loyal Hill Pass area. Belco personnel were also called out to attend the scene. When Bernews arrived on the scene, there was no visible sign of smoke or fire, though there was a strong smell of smoke in the air. Belco personnel went about working on... Read more of this article

Prosecution Rests In Kevin Warner Murder Trial

At 3:00pm today [May 17], the Crown ended its presentation of evidence in its case against Kevin Warner who is charged with the murder of Dekimo Martin. The full charge was then read out, again, to Mr Warner. He was asked if he would go into the witness box and offer evidence in his defence. He answered that he would not. Asked if would offer witnesses... Read more of this article

Road Works Cause East End Traffic Delays

There are traffic delays this evening [May 17] for those traveling to and from the east end. Road resurfacing is taking place on North Shore Road near the junction with Wilkinson Avenue. Single lane traffic is being controlled by the Police, as access to the east end is restricted to single lane flow.Traffic was seen to be backed up to the airport... Read more of this article

Jardines Announces Retirement From Its Board

In a filing to the Bermuda Stock Exchange, dated May 12, 2011, the Bermuda-incorporated Jardine Group of Companies announced the retirement, from the respective boards of directors, of Mr. R. C. Kwok. The retirement was effective May 12. Mr. Kwok joined the board of the company in 1990. He has been a director of the group’s holding company since... Read more of this article

Videos: Fire Service Responds: Par-La-Ville Rd

[Updated] Emergency personnel have blocked off Par-La-Ville Road, after the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of a fire at the Little Venice restaurant in Hamilton this afternoon [May 17]. The building was evacuated, smoke can be seen coming from what appears to be the area of a back doorway, while firefighters are in the building... Read more of this article

One Bermuda Alliance Launch, Name Senators

[Updated with videos] The One Bermuda Alliance hosted their first press conference this afternoon [May 17], launched their new website, and named Craig Cannonier, Michael Dunkley and Dr Katherine Michelmore as ‘Senators Designate.’ Pictured below left to right are Dr Katherine Michelmore, Michael Fahy, John Barritt, Craig Cannonier, Bob... Read more of this article

Man Charged With Assaulting 12-Yr-Old Niece

In Magistrates’ Court this morning [May 17], a 23-year-old man pleaded not guilty to one charge of unlawful assault causing bodily harm; and not guilty to another charge of unlawfully causing damage to a car. He pleaded guilty to a third charge of unlawfully damaging a glass computer table. The charges arose from an incident on 30th January 2011... Read more of this article

49-Yr-Old Man Arrested After Attempted Theft

A 49-year-old man was arrested after Police caught him trying to break into a parked car on North Street last night [May 16]. A Police spokesman said, “Around 8:45pm on Monday, Police responded to a report of an attempted theft from an unattended vehicle parked on North Street in Pembroke.” “On arrival officers observed the suspect,... Read more of this article

Harbour Amateur Swim Club Ontario Meet

Richard Goodwin, Head Coach of The Harbour Amateur Swimming Club reported on their recent visit to compete at the Jack McCormick Swim Meet hosted by the Hamilton Aquatic Club on the campus of McMaster University. Featuring more than 20 clubs within the province of Ontario, the meet attracted over 400 swimmers. “The entire team acquitted itself well... Read more of this article