Author Archive: Bernews1

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

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