Author Archive: Bernews1

Motorcyclist Now Recovering On General Ward

The 33-year-old motorcyclist who was injured in a collision on Crow Lane on November 20th is now in stable condition on a general ward at the hospital. A police spokesperson said, “At last check Sunday morning [November 29th], the 33 year old St. George’s man injured when the motorcycle he was riding collided with the kerb along Crow Lane in... Read more of this article

St George’s Marina: Governor Gives Permission

St George’s received an ‘early Christmas present’ at last night’s [Nov 28] Lighting of the Town event, with Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy announcing that the Governor has given the final sign off required for the marina in St George’s. Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy, “We’re pleased to announce at the... Read more of this article

Video: Lambe Scores In Mansfield Town Victory

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe scored in the 31st minute of today’s [Nov 28] game against Barnet, helping his Mansfield Town team to a 3 – 1 victory. Lambe had his first chance on goal in the 10th minute, with his shot from outside the box going too high, however he made no mistake on his second shot, with his right footed... Read more of this article

Supreme Court Rules On Same Sex Partners

[Updated with video] “The non-Bermudian same-sex partners of Bermudians, who are in committed relationships, are entitled to live and work in Bermuda without immigration restriction,” the Bermuda Bred Company said following a ruling by Bermuda’s Supreme Court this afternoon [Nov 27]. The case was the Bermuda Bred Company v The Minister... Read more of this article

Man in Custody, Death of Mr Stange-Simmons

[Updated. Police ‎executing a search warrant at a Southampton residence discovered a man in an unresponsive state inside, and the police said the circumstances surrounding his death are considered "suspicious." The police subsequently confirmed the death of 26-year-old Dejion Stange-Simmons and said a man is in custody in relation to the incident.] There... Read more of this article

PLP: ‘Report Is Not Only Untrue, But Malevolent’

The report that Progressive Labour Party Leader Marc Bean narrowly won an internal vote for leadership is “not only untrue, but malevolent,” the PLP said today. A spokesperson said, “The report running in the media that the Progressive Labour Party Leader, The Hon. Marc Bean, last night narrowly won an internal vote for leadership... Read more of this article

Live Blog: Shoppers Out At “Black Friday” Sales

[Updating] Some of Bermuda’s retailers are offering a host of sales and offers for Black Friday, with some stores set to begin offering the specials this evening [Nov 26], while others will begin in the early hours of Friday morning. Stores opening either Thursday evening or 4am, 5am or 6am on Friday morning include Logic, iClick, the Complete... Read more of this article

Videos & Updates: Industrial Action At BELCO

[Updating] While the full circumstances remain unclear at this time, a number of BELCO employees were seen leaving BELCO this afternoon [Nov 25] and making their way to BIU headquarters. Bernews understands a meeting is now taking place inside the BIU building with a number of BELCO employees present, with unofficial reports suggesting that employees... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Help Locate 17-Year-Old [Found]

[Updated] The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Savannah Lewis who has not been seen since November 19th. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Savannah Lewis. “Ms. Lewis is described as light complexioned, approximately... Read more of this article

Public Can Apply To Serve: Boards & Committees

The Cabinet Office said that Government has now opened the process for residents wanting to serve on Government boards and committees, saying that this represents one of the first 2015 Throne Speech pledges which has been “promised and delivered.” The relevant section of the Throne Speech [PDF] said: The Government will also open up the... Read more of this article

Justin Donawa Scores For Dartmouth College

Bermuda’s Justin Donawa scored his second gaol of the season for the Dartmouth College men’s soccer team, however they ultimately fell to Syracuse by a score of 2-1. “After opening scoring in the 29th minute with freshman Justin Donawa’s second marker of the season, the Dartmouth men’s soccer team ultimately fell to No. 6 Syracuse,... Read more of this article

Podcast: Premier On Economy, Unions & More

The fifth episode of the Bernews podcast features a wide-ranging interview with Premier Michael Dunkley in which he discusses a myriad of topics including the Auditor General’s report, his relationship with the Unions, and the appointment of former Premier Craig Cannonier as a Minister. The Premier said his job is “not to go on a witch... Read more of this article