Author Archive: Bernews1

Nahki Wells Not Offered New Contract

Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott has informed Bermudian football player Nahki Wells that he will not be renewing his contract at the end of this season. The former Dandy Town Hornets striker signed a short-term contract with Carlisle United in January 2011 following a successful trial period with the club and made three appearances from the bench... Read more of this article

Police Investigating Death Of Denise Evans

[Updated with videos] Police confirmed this morning [May 3] that the body found in the water last week was that of 45-year-old Denise Evans Wilkinson of Pembroke parish. The Police have not officially classified it as a murder as such at this time, but they are investigating the case as a suspicious death and treating it as a murder investigation. Superintendent... Read more of this article

Video: M3 Wireless Merges With CellularOne

[Updated with video] Ending the speculation that has been swirling, this morning [May 3] it has been confirmed that M3 Wireless has merged with CellularOne. CellularOne is an operating subsidiary of US company Atlantic Tele-Network, while M3 Wireless is part of the KeyTech Group of companies. Both companies are unofficially reported to have called staff... Read more of this article

Video: Bees Make Home A Hive Of Activity

A swarm of bees turned a Paget home into an unusually hively place last week. James Doughty said he was sitting in his living room on Thursday afternoon and noticed a few bees had come down the fireplace. He looked outside and noticed that there was a small swarm above the chimney. Mr. Doughty was running late for an appointment in town so he dashed... Read more of this article

Premier Attends RIMS Conference in Vancouver

The Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox is currently attending the 47th Annual Risk and Insurance Management Society [RIMS] Conference & Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia. Several thousand delegates are expected at this year’s event, scheduled for May 1 to May 5. The traditional Bermuda representation will be in attendance: Ministry... Read more of this article

Meet 2011 Miss Warwick East: Davika Hill

In the fourth of a series of profiles of contestants, Bernews today spotlights 22-year-old Davika Hill who is representing Warwick East in the upcoming Miss Bermuda Pageant. The daughter of Dave Hill and Belinda Hill, she attended Bermuda Institute, and moved on to Bermuda College where she is studying education. The winner of the Miss Congeniality... Read more of this article

Three Bermudians On Top Ranked Sailing Team

The Roger Williams sailing team, which includes three Bermudian sailors, is the top-ranked co-ed team in the U.S. That’s according to the latest collegiate sailing poll by Sailing World magazine, which determines the rankings based on an open coaches’ poll. This was the fifth ranking for the Spring 2011 season, based on results through April... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Town Hall Meeting on Crime

As mentioned during yesterday’s press conference on anti crime measures, a town hall meeting on crime will be held at 6:30pm this coming Thursday [May 5] at the Devonshire Seventh Day Adventist Church on Roberts Avenue. The Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief and Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva will be on hand to engage with... Read more of this article

Mayor Honors Spelling Bee Champion

This past Saturday [Apr.30] St. George’s Mayor Kenneth Bascome honored 2011 Spelldown Champion Nasir Simmons in a special ceremony on the Town Square. The 10-year-old St. George’s Prep student won the islandwide contest on April 23, a competition he described as “really stiff.” In front of a crowd consisting of tourists, locals... Read more of this article

New Asphalt & Paint Covers Graffiti

New asphalt can be seen on part of Friswells Hill Road, covering up scrawling red and blue words which were spray painted on the road approximately two weeks ago. New paint also covers the side wall which had also been sprayed with what appeared to be tributes to 26-year-old murder victim David Clarke, who was fatally shot on North Shore on April 17th. Related... Read more of this article

Body: Official Statement Expected Tomorrow

Three days after a female body was found in the water, the Police have not officially identified the woman nor stated the cause of death, but are expected to make an announcement surrounding the matter tomorrow. Speaking on the matter earlier today [May 2] National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief said the Police are “onto a certain line of... Read more of this article

Tomorrow: World Asthma Day Event

Tomorrow [May 3] is World Asthma Day, and Bermuda joins countries around the world by celebrating the joy of breathing freely and enjoying an Hour of Air. This annual event is being organized by Open Airways in Par la Ville Park from 11.30am to 2.30pm. There will be free asthma education and free spacer devices, and lung function screening tests will... Read more of this article