Author Archive: Bernews1

Two Women Arrested After Baseball Bat Assault

Two women have been arrested after an 18-year-old Pembroke woman was assaulted in the Curving Avenue area at around 2.45am this morning [Jan 8], with the police saying that the “two female suspects attended the victim’s residence and assaulted her with a baseball bat.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:45 this morning [08-Jan-2016]... Read more of this article

Police Appeal To Locate Bard Davis [Located]

[Updated] The police continue to appeal for the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Bard Orrell Davis, who was last seen in St George’s during the week of 21st December 2015. A police spokesperson said, “Police are still asking the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Bard Orrell Davis of Hamilton Parish, who was last... Read more of this article

Gale Warning In Effect For Thursday & Friday

The island is set to continue experiencing windy conditions, with the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a Gale Warning valid for this afternoon [Jan 7] through Friday evening. The BWS forecast said, “A low approaching from the southwest will bring rain tending heavy at times with showers this afternoon and evening. “Strong winds will reach... Read more of this article

60-Year-Old Woman Stabbed, Man In Custody

[Updated] At sometime around 10.30pm this evening [Jan 5] the police responded to the Angle Street area to what we understand to be a report of a stabbing, with a female having been injured. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update: Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At approximately 10.25pm on Tuesday evening... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing 51-Year-Old Man

The police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Bard Orrell Davis who was last seen during the week of 21st December 2015. A police spokesperson said, “Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Bard Orrell Davis of Hamilton Parish, who was last seen during the week of 21st December 2015, in... Read more of this article

Video: Gale Warning In Effect, Windy Conditions

The island is experiencing windy conditions today [Jan 5] with the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a Gale Warning for this afternoon, saying that “strong to occasionally gale force winds arrive this afternoon as a low pressure system moves away to the north. A few light showers will decrease later tonight along with winds.” The BWS also... Read more of this article

Djair Parfitt-Williams Scores In West Ham Win

Djair Parfitt-Williams scored in the 44th minute of tonight’s [Jan 4] match as West Ham United’s Development Squad defeated Brighton & Hove Albion under-21 team 2 – 0. The match report said, “Brighton & Hove Albion’s under-21s began 2016 with defeat, after being beaten 2-0 by West Ham United at their Rush Green training... Read more of this article

Music Producer Robert Stigwood Dead At 81

Famed music producer Robert Stigwood — who spent a significant amount of time in Bermuda — has died at age 81, according to TMZ. “Robert Stigwood, the famed music exec behind the Bee Gees, Cream and several huge movies and musicals has died,” TMZ reports. ”Stigwood was the agent and manger for the Bee Gees as well as rock... Read more of this article

Robbery At KFC Restaurant On Queen Street

Around 11:00pm on Sunday [Jan 3] police responded to a robbery at KFC restaurant on Queen Street in Hamilton, in which a man wearing a dark hoodie and mask entered the restaurant from the back door, threatened the employee to lay on the floor and then made off with a quantity of cash. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:00 pm on Sunday 3rd... Read more of this article

Jessica Lewis Ranked 3rd In World In 100 Metres

The International Paralympic Committee have released their 2015 rankings, with Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis ranked 3rd in the world in the 100 metres and 4th in the 200 metres. While the 100m is her strongest race, the 22-year-old sprinter competes in four distances, and in addition to her 3rd world ranking in the T53 100m and 4th in the T53 200m,... Read more of this article

24 Hour Poll Results On Same Sex Marriage

[Updated] The topic of same sex marriage has been in the news recently, with petitions circulating online both in support of same sex marriage as well as opposing it. Over 20 countries have approved same-sex marriage including Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Canada, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Iceland, Argentina, Denmark, France, Brazil, Uruguay,... Read more of this article

Photos: Post Holiday Dinner Held In St George’s

The St George’s Parish Council in conjunction with the Police Eastern Community Action Team and Kenny’s Kitchen hosted a community Post-Christmas dinner at the Open Door Christian Assembly Church Hall this afternoon [Jan 3]. This is the third consecutive year that this event has been held in the St George’s Community. Police Constable Terry-Lynn... Read more of this article