Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: 2011 Pride Celebrity Lock Up

Yesterday [May 13] PRIDE Bermuda hosted their third annual “Celebrity Lock-Up”. Well known locals such as Bruce Barritt, Patrina ‘Power Girl’ O’Connor, Qian Dickinson, Keival ‘The Captain’ Burgess and Terry Roberson, General Manager of Bermuda CableVision, were publicly “arrested”, transported to “jail”, and tried in a... Read more of this article

Video: Groove Dance Competition

Tune in live below to watch this evening’s [May 14] “dance battle” contest being held at the Berkeley Institute. TROIKA in association with The Broadway Dance Centre of New York hosted a Performing Arts Master Class Workshop entitled ‘GROOVE’ today. The ‘dance battle’ is the culmination of at the workshop, and the winner will... Read more of this article

‘Stand Up Bermuda’ Launches Website

Newly formed anti-violence group ‘Stand Up Bermuda’ has just launched their new website. The group says, “Since 2009 there have been 16 gun related deaths in Bermuda, 5 have taken place this year alone. The island is in a State of Emergency and needs change to happen and happen now.” “It’s not enough to just want change in order... Read more of this article

Bermuda Squash Tournament Day #1 Results

The World Distributors Bermuda Tire Charity Squash Tournament, served off at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club yesterday [May 13] with a full slate of matches. In Men’s Division One action, Mel Caines defeated Korin Knights in four sets 11-8, 12-10, 9-11, 11-8, while Andrew Robinson, Eugene Bothello, Patrick Foster and Anthony Fellowes... Read more of this article

Austin Thomas: ‘The Lion Of Parliament’

The late Parliamentarian Austin Thomas has been celebrated as a fallen lion by former National Liberal Party colleague Lionel Simmons – a lion whose roar resounded through Bermuda’s corridors of power but one whose heart was filled with boundless compassion for the island and its people. Mr. Thomas died last week following a short... Read more of this article

Miss Bermuda Contestants Tour Island

The Miss Bermuda contestants are spending today [May 14] touring Bermuda, with comedian Nadanja Bailey acting as their ‘tour guide’ for the afternoon. Pageant Director Milika Trott-Seymour said, “Often as Bermudians we don’t take time out of our busy schedules and appreciate how beautiful our home is, so that’s what we will be doing, taking... Read more of this article

National Heroes: Call For Family Members

It’s been said every country needs heroes — those who inspire us, lead the way and provide models of courage and determination. And the island will officially recognise three more heroes next month who will now be honoured along with Dame Lois Browne Evans when locals commemorate those who helped to shape modern Bermuda. On Sunday, June... Read more of this article

Youth Library Poetry Competition Winners

Poetry has been called a light by which we may see life. And hundreds of Bermuda school students recently took advantage of a Youth Library contest to communicate their feelings on issues facing young people’s lives in verse. After receiving more than 200 entries, the Teen Advisory Board of the Youth Library selected the winners of their annual... Read more of this article

Videos: Soldiers Return From Camp Lejeune

Yesterday [May 13] over 150 soldiers returned from their two week training camp at the United States Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Troops underwent various tasks, with the Regimental Police undertaking training delivered by the Marine Police, the Boat Troop working with the Coast Guard, and the Medics working in a US Naval medical... Read more of this article

Noel-Simmons Speaks On Delayed Merger

Former UBP candidate Devrae Noel-Simmons spoke out today [May 13] about the now-delayed UBP/BDA merger. He said the voters should not panic, there will be teething pains in every process, but their intentions are to best serve the voters. Mr Noel Simmons said he isn’t against the merger itself, and in fact he feels it’s a good idea as a... Read more of this article

Kiera Aitken Wins Gold Medal In Spain

Kiera Aitken has won a Gold Medal in the Open Championship of Catalonia Absolute Swimming Trophy in Spain. Ms Aitken recorded the fastest qualifying time in the Women’s 100 Long Course Meter Backstroke Preliminaries with a time of 1:04.42. In the finals, then lowered that time and clocked 1:03:59 to pick up the the Gold Medal. Meanwhile three Bermudian... Read more of this article

Ashley Estwanik Will Not Defend Marathon Title

Ashley Estwanik will not defend her Bermuda Day Half Marathon Title this year due to her second pregnancy. Last year, Mrs Estwanik took an early lead from Somerset which she never conceded throughout the whole route. She set a new record of 1:21:58, slashing approximately 90 seconds off the old record, which she herself set in 2008. Mrs Estwanik said,... Read more of this article