Author Archive: Bernews1

Nahki Wells Scores, Huddersfield Wins 5 – 0

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells continues to impress, scoring again in today’s [Jan 12] game against Charlton Athletic. The match — which Huddersfield said marks Wells 150th start in English football — saw Huddersfield Town go up 1-0 in the 17th minute, and in the 44th minute Nahki Wells put his team up 2-0 after his... Read more of this article

21-Year-Old Woman Arrested After Stabbing

The 21-year-old female suspect involved in the stabbing on Sunday night [Jan 10] was arrested and is now on police bail, the police said this morning. After the incident on Sunday, Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “At about 5.35pm, police and first responders attended a report of an incident at Cedar Park in Devonshire. Details are sketchy... Read more of this article

Singer David Bowie Dies Of Cancer At Age 69

Singer David Bowie — a former Bermuda resident — has died of cancer at the age of 69, prompting tributes from his fellow artists around the world. A statement was issued on his social media accounts, saying he “died peacefully, surrounded by his family” after an “18-month battle with cancer”. Mr. Bowie and super model... Read more of this article

24 Hr Poll: Should Party Politics End In Bermuda?

[Updated] The question of whether you would you like to see an end to party politics in Bermuda is the topic of this week’s 24 hour poll, with readers asked to cast a vote on their preference. Bermuda’s political system operates with party politics and, while many countries and territories have a similar system, not all do. For example,... Read more of this article

Motorcyclist Injured In Two Vehicle Collision

Around 4:30pm on Saturday [Jan 9] a collision involving a car and a motorcycle occurred on Tee Street in Devonshire, with the car ending up on its roof while the motorcyclist was injured and taken to hospital via ambulance for treatment. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:30pm on Saturday, January 9th first responders were dispatched to a... Read more of this article

Photos, Video, Results: M32 Sailing Series Day 1

[Updated with photos] The inaugural M32 Series Bermuda kicked off yesterday [Jan 9] with an international fleet of sailors taking to Bermuda’s waters. The Magenta Project team with skipper Sally Barkow recorded three wins and three second place finishes to go along with a third and fourth place finish for their 16 points. Also sitting with 16... Read more of this article

Photos: Regiment Recruit Camp Gets Underway

The Royal Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp got underway this morning [Jan 10], with the camp consisting of all volunteers for the first time ever. The start of the annual Recruit Camp tends to attract spectators each year, and this year was no different, with friends and family gathering to watch this morning’s proceedings, as the male and female volunteers... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores In Huddersfield Town Draw

Nahki Wells’ stoppage-time penalty earned Huddersfield Town a 2-2 draw in the FA Cup third round against Reading at the John Smith’s Stadium today [Jan 9]. The club’s match report said, “David Wagner’s first taste of Emirates FA Cup action ended in a pulsating 2-2 stalemate with Reading in front of 9,236 at the John Smith’s... Read more of this article

BHCS To Offer Extended Hours For MRI Patients

In light of the temporary unavailability of MRI at KEMH, Bermuda HealthCare Services said they will offer extended hours for MRI patients for the next two weeks. Earlier this week, the Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that a “major component of its MRI scanner must be replaced, resulting in the scanner at KEMH Acute Care Wing remaining out of service... Read more of this article

Windy Conditions Cause Power Outages

[Updated] The Island has experienced some power outages due to the current weather conditions, and BELCO said that of 4:05pm, 753 customers are without power. A BELCO spokesperson said, “As a result of current weather conditions, the Island has experienced sporadic outages throughout the day. Most outages have been restored within a very short... Read more of this article

Live Video Replay: Winds & Weather Conditions

[Updated] The island is presently experiencing high winds, which have impacted the ferry service, put the Paget stop lights out of order, and reportedly resulted in a woman being “blown off” her cycle. The police have already urged the motoring public to “drive and ride with caution as the winds are presently very high,” adding that... Read more of this article

Causeway Not Closing, Paget Lights Not Working

[Updated] As the island continues to experience high winds, the government has confirmed that the Causeway “will not close” while the police said that “as a result of the high winds” the Paget stop lights are not working. A government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the winter storm is currently at its peak,... Read more of this article