Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos & Results: Motocross Trophy Race Day

Yesterday [May 15] the Bermuda Motocross Association held their Mai Construction Trophy Race Day at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Keon Glasfordtook the day’s honors in the Pee Wee Class, while Lazai Outerbridge won the 50cc 4 – 6 Age Group Class and logan Jones won the 50cc 7 – 9 Age Group Class. Kai-Jun Simons won the 65cc 7 – 9 Class,... Read more of this article

Photos: First Power Boat Race Of 2011 Season

The Bermuda Power Boat Association hosted its first power boat race of the season at Ferry Reach yesterday [May 15]. Andy & Anthony Stoneham won the S Class, while Henry Talbot, Jr & Howard Ascento won the C Class. Taking the top honors in the D Class was Ryan Davidge & Andrew Osbourne, while the husband and wife duo of Chris & Heather... Read more of this article

Video: Daren Herbert Appears On A&E TV Drama

Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert appeared on A&E’s new drama Breakout Kings on May 8 2011. The drama — about fugitives helping the police catch other fugitives and originally developed for Fox — premiered in March 2011. Tired of outdated methods of law enforcement, veteran U.S. Marshals Charlie Duchamp and Ray Zancanelli decide... Read more of this article

Photos: Royal Bermuda Ascot Horse Show

The Royal Bermuda Ascot Garden Party & Horse Show was held yesterday [May 15] at the Ocean View Farm, and funds raised will be used to support some of the island’s equestrians who have qualified to compete in the 2011 Pan Am Games. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian equestrians in pursuit of qualification to join Show Jumper Patrick Nisbett who... Read more of this article

Tyrone Smith Finishes 7th In China

Bermuda Athlete of the Year Tyrone Smith finished the 7th in the long jump at the Dunlop Shanghai Golden Grand Prix in China. Mitchell Watt of Australia produced an effort of 8.44m to win, equaling his own world-leading mark and setting a meeting record. Su Xiongfeng of China leapt a personal best of 8.19m to claim second place, with Ignisious Gaisah... Read more of this article

Photos: Southampton Rangers Win BELCO Cup

Southampton Rangers beat PHC to win the 2011 BELCO Cup today [May 15], taking back a trophy they held for over five consecutive years up to 2010. The two teams also met up in the finals last year, with PHC walking away with the win over Rangers. At the prize giving Southampton Rangers President joked that PHC had to “pay rent” since they... Read more of this article

Photos: St George’s Olde Towne Market

Vendors and customers alike came out to the St. George’s Olde Towne Market this afternoon [May 15]. Water Street was filled with tables, with local vendors out selling items including Bermuda books, a wide variety of jewelry, clothing, handmade cards, mini gombeys, dolls, fresh baked goods, handbags and more. The Olde Towne Market launched on Halloween... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: National Heroes Convention

[Updated] Yesterday [May 14], the Young Progressives held the National Heroes Convention at City Hall. The ceremony served to honour the achievements of trade union pioneer Dr. E.F. Gordon, political, social and economic trailblazer Sir Henry [Jack] Tucker and civil rights champion Dr. Pauulu Kamarakafego [Dr. Roosevelt Brown]. Hamilton Mayor Charles... Read more of this article

Photos: City Of Hamilton Art In The Park

Par-la-Ville park today [May 15] played host to the City of Hamilton’s ‘Art in the Park’ event, which is part of their Four Seasons Arts Festival. The on-stage entertainers include Shine Hayward, Sia Spence, Sabor Dance Kids, Chewstick and more. “Live statues” could be seen through the park, with both male and female... Read more of this article

Video: Jack Black Film’s ‘Bermuda’ Scene

Perhaps the least convincing special effect in a Hollywood blockbuster newly released on DVD was an attempt to recreate Bermuda in central California. In a modern-day comedic retelling of the Jonathan Swift classic “Gulliver’s Travels”, actor Jack Black plays Lemuel Gulliver — a mailroom clerk at a New York newspaper who discovers... Read more of this article

Photos, Videos & Results: 2011 Tokio Triathlon

[Updated with full results & videos] This morning [May 15] the Tokio Millennium Re Triathlon was held. The senior individual, junior advanced and team races started at 9:45am with a 750m swim, 20k bike and 5k run. For novices, the a Try-a-Tri was held at 8:45am over a shorter course of 3m swim, 8k bike and 2k run. Juniors ages seven to 14 will... Read more of this article

CADA TIPS Training: May 30 – June 3

CADA, Encouraging Responsible Alcohol Behavior, today announced that they will host TIPS training for owners, managers, supervisors, and persons regularly in charge of bars, at on-premise licensed establishments. This training is being put into place to ensure that all on-premise licensed establishments can become compliant with Section 39B of the... Read more of this article