Author Archive: Bernews1

Video: Rai Simons Scores, Chesterfield Loses 3-2

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Rai Simons came on in the 74th minute of today’s [Nov 21] game against Port Vale, and scored in the 90th minute of the match, which ended with Chesterfield being defeated 3-2. The club’s match report said, “Chesterfield’s good recent away run came to an end in the snow at Vale Park as they fell... Read more of this article

Plein Air Festival Art Exhibition Set For Today

The exhibition for the Plein Air Festival — which featured 58 local and international artists — will be held today [Nov 21] at the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery in City Hall from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The festival began on November 15th, and saw the artists paint Bermuda’s landscapes at various locations island-wide during the week long... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Heroes Weekend Launch

The launch weekend for the 2016 Bermuda Heroes Weekend [BHW] got underway last night [Nov 20] at the Hamilton Princess, with guests given the opportunity to view the actual costumes for next year’s Parade of Bands, with models showcasing the glamorous attire. The bands set to participate in next year’s event include returning bands Party... Read more of this article

Canadian School Features Johnny Barnes Statue

Bermuda’s Johnny Barnes is now a fixture at a Canadian school, with the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute in Ontario installing a statue of him saying he represents a “welcoming spirit.” The school’s newsletter said the statue was commissioned by the Keenan family, who are residents of Toronto, with the family getting to... Read more of this article

Sloop Foundation Receives $33,000 Donation

BELCO together with Sol Bermuda, BESCO and private donors, Mr. and Mrs. John “Chuckie” Berg, have come together to sponsor the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s purchase of a new generator for the Spirit of Bermuda. The generator has clocked over 24,500 hours of use and Northern Light Company, manufacturer of the generator has advised the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Man Jailed For 30 Days For Rifle Magazines

35-year-old Jason DeCouto received a 30 day prison sentence after being convicted of possessing two Ruger Mini-14 rifle magazines and possessing 18.21 grams of cannabis. That was the sentence handed down this afternoon [Nov 20] by Magistrate Archie Warner, and it followed a submission by DeCouto’s defence counsel Mr Craig Attridge. Mr Attridge... Read more of this article

Tech Awards Recognize Innovative Local Apps

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] had much to celebrate on Thursday evening at the 2015 Celebration of Entrepreneurship and Innovation awards presentation as their mobile application won ‘Innovation of the Year’. The event was part of Global Entrepreneurship Week which is put on each year by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation... Read more of this article

33-Year-Old In ICU After Collision On Crow Lane

A 33-year-old man is in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit following a motorcycle collision on Crow Lane at approximately 2:30am this morning [Nov 20]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30am on Friday, November 20th first responders were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle collision on Crow Lane in Pembroke... Read more of this article

Investigation Into Shooting In Sandys Continues

[Updated] The 25-year-old Sandys man who was shot early yesterday morning [Nov 14] was treated and discharged from the hospital, and the police continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone that may have seen any suspicious activity in the Daniel’s Head area to contact them. Around 2:40am yesterday, police responded to a report of gunshots in the area... Read more of this article

Video: 36 Years Since Bermuda Won Miss World

36 years ago today [Nov 15] Miss Bermuda Gina Swainson won the Miss World contest, becoming the first Bermudian to win a major beauty pageant. Also notable as one of the few pageant contestants from around the world to place extremely well in both world pageants, Ms Swainson also placed 2nd in the Miss Universe 1979 Pageant held in Australia. The Miss... Read more of this article

Photos: Lions Win World Rugby Classic Final

[Updated with photos] The 2015 World Rugby Classic concluded at the National Sports Centre this evening [Nov 14], with the Classic Final seeing the Lions defeat New Zealand 22 – 5. The Classic Final was preceded by the Plate Final, which saw the French team defeat the USA 17- 5.Both matches were preceded by a moment of silence to show support... Read more of this article

Photos: France Wins Plate Final At Rugby Classic

[Updated] In what must have been a bittersweet victory for them, the French team defeated the USA 17- 5 to win the Plate Final at the World Rugby Classic this evening [Nov 14], with the match preceded by a minute of silence to show support for France. The French team sang their National Anthem as the crowd looked on, and the match got underway with... Read more of this article