Author Archive: Bernews1

“Occasional Gusts to Hurricane Force”

The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] recorded a peak wind gust of 76 knots at around 11:30am today [Feb 20],which translates to around 87.5 miles per hour or 140km per hour. Category 1 hurricane winds range from 74-95 mph. Forecaster Jeff Torgerson described the winds as “frequent gusts to storm force, and at Commissioners Point, Dockyard occasional... Read more of this article

Mayor of Hamilton Responds to Budget

The Mayor of Hamilton, Charles Gosling today [Feb 20] responded to the 2011/2012 budget released by the Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox on Friday. Mayor Gosling said, “We are currently reviewing the 2011/2012 budget and will meet with our partners to determine its full impact on the City of Hamilton’s operations. Our initial reaction is... Read more of this article

Upcoming: “Kids Music Fest”

With the launch of their fifth album this March, Splash‘N Boots are looking forward to pleasing fans at the Ruth Seaton James Theatre Kids Music Fest for two shows on Saturday, March 12th at 1:30 and 4:30 pm. The duo are returning to Bermuda for the third time and they are excited to be back for the ‘Kids Music Fest.’ “This album is... Read more of this article

Video: Premier’s Post-Budget Speech

Following the delivery of the 2011/12 Budget by Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox on Friday, Government Ministers held a post-budget press conference, with them all speaking individually about their portfolios. You can view videos of all Ministers speaking here, and the Premier’s 9 minute speech summarizing the budget below: Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article

Bermuda: ‘Unsung Heroes’ of Space Race

Bermuda’s NASA tracking station, at the end of Mercury Road on Cooper’s Island, adjacent to Clearwater Park, lies abandoned now, most of the facilities dismantled. But Cooper’s Island still retains signs from its heyday which began with the US/Soviet “space race” and ended after a 1997 space shuttle innovation rendered the station... Read more of this article

Video Interviews: Hospitality Job Fair

Hundreds of people showed up this past Thursday [Feb 17] at the Hospitality Industry Job Fair held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Watch video interviews with Kellianne Smith of the Fairmont Human Resources Department, CEO of Bermuda Hotel Association John Harvey and Business & Tourism Minister Patrice Minors below. Kellianne Smith of Fairmont... Read more of this article

Photos, Videos & Scores: Bowling Tournament

The Bermuda 2011 Rendezvous Bowling Tournament is underway at the Warwick Lanes. As of noon yesterday [Feb 19th], Juanita Sharper had the top score of 615 to lead the Women’s Division, she also recorded scores 561 and 555 to have the top three scores, also at 555 are Joan Burgess and Maria Ward. David Maycock bowled a 632 to lead the Men’s Division,... Read more of this article

Chris Rego Wins Two Games in El Salvador

Teenage tennis sensation Chris Rego has started off great in the ITF Central American and Caribbean Tennis Federation’s Under-14 Tournament by winning his first two matches. Chris beat a competitor from Guyana and Dominica to lead his group, having not given up a point in his two matches. Chris played two qualifying games in the COPA Gatorade International... Read more of this article

Bermuda Fuel Prices Increase In February

The Ministry of Finance has announced with effect from Wednesday [Feb. 16], the maximum prices of petroleum products will change as follows: Gasoline, +1 cent/litre, Diesel, +4.9 cents/litre, Kerosene, +6.1 cents/litre As a consequence, the maximum retail prices displayed on the pumps for petroleum products are now: Gasoline, 192.90 cents/litre, Diesel,... Read more of this article

Video & Photos: Waves, Wind & Kitesurfing

Waves are crashing along the North Shore this morning [Feb 20] as gale force winds pass the Island. In the Devonshire area – just outside Gravity Nightclub – sprays of water can be seen passing right over the road to the other side of the street. The video below shows the same area in Devonshire, North Shore at 8am this morning: For today’s... Read more of this article

BMDS “Fawlty Towers” Sells Out in Record Time

Due to the overwhelming popularity of The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society’s [BMDS] production of “Fawlty Towers”, the producers and the executive of BMDS have advised the that the show has sold out and tickets are no longer available. The show sold out in record time despite the decision to extend the run beyond the usual nine evening... Read more of this article

2011 NACAC In Trinidad: Bermuda Team Results

The Bermuda Senior & Junior Men’s Cross Country Teams competed in the 2011 NACAC Cross Country Championships held at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Senior men ran 8k and the Junior men ran 6k. The Junior boys team placed 5th out of 12 teams, while the senior men placed 6th out of 18 teams with the USA placing... Read more of this article