Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos & Video: Jaylen Roberts v Raul Vlad

Jaylen Roberts from Forty Rego’s took on Raul Vlad from Controversy Boxing Gym at the boxing event held on Saturday, November 7th with Roberts defeating Vlad in front of the large and enthusiastic crowd at the Fairmont Southampton. In the other bouts of the night, Keanu Wilson defeated Courtney Dublin, Zain Philpott defeated Shomari Warner,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Keanu Wilson v Courtney Dublin

Keanu Wilson from the Bermuda Sanshou Association took on Courtney Dublin from Police Gym at the boxing event held on Saturday, November 7th at the Fairmont Southampton, with Wilson defeating Dublin in front of the packed crowd. In the other bouts of the night, Jaylen Roberts defeated Raul Vlad, Zain Philpott defeated Shomari Warner, Tyler Christopher... Read more of this article

Video: Nikki Bascome Defeats Mexican Boxer

[Updated] Bermuda’s Nikki Bascome thrilled the hometown crowd this evening [Nov 7] by defeating Mexican boxer Pilo Reyes, with Bascome so dominant the referee put a stop to the fight 2 minutes 33 seconds into the 1st round and called the TKO for Bascome, who now takes his professional record to 4-0. Bascome’s match was the title fight for... Read more of this article

Video: Jonte Smith Scores For Gloucester City

Bermuda’s Jonte Smith converted a penalty in 56th minute of today’s [Nov 7] game, which saw Gloucester City come back from 2-0 down to record a 2-2 draw against Tamworth. Tamworth scored twice in the first half to take a 2-0 lead into the half-time break. In the 56th minute Gloucester were awarded a penalty, and Smith stepped up to take... Read more of this article

New Bermuda Taxi Booking App Set To Launch

HITCH — a new app which allows you to book taxis — is set to launch, with the promo saying that the app “allows passengers to create an account, book taxis, split fares, and process transactions electronically, completely eliminating the need to carry cash.” The company said, “HITCH is Bermuda’s first prearranged taxi... Read more of this article

Podcast: CEO Mike Winfield On America’s Cup

The third episode of the Bernews podcast features a 38-minute interview with America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] CEO Mike Winfield in which he discusses the economics, opportunities and some of the perception issues surrounding the event. Host Jeremy Deacon said, “Mike Winfield, the CEO of the ACBDA, is candid about the wider issues surrounding... Read more of this article

Video: Halloween Haunted House On Cedar Hill

As it has for many Halloweens in the past, the Haunted House on Cedar Hill in Warwick was open for visitors on Halloween, with the intricately decorated property featuring scary monsters, goblins, ghosts, live characters and much more. The Haunted House is well known and attracts visitors from all over the island every year. Cal Simons is the man responsible... Read more of this article

Video: Nahki Wells Scores Fourth Goal Of Season

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored in the 26th minute of today’s [Nov 3] game against Reading, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw. Huddersfield Town went up 1-0 when Jamie Paterson scored in the 2nd minute, having been assisted by Nahki Wells. Reading pulled even when Oliver Norwood scored in the 15th minute to make the match 1-1,... Read more of this article

Armed Robbery At Southside Pizza House

The police are investigating a robbery that took place at Southside Pizza House, in which the suspect entered the establishment and “brandished what was believed to be a firearm at staff and demanded money.” A police spokesperson said, “Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Unit are investigating a robbery which occurred at the... Read more of this article

Bermuda Ranked 34th In Financial Secrecy Index

Bermuda is ranked 34th in the 2015 Financial Secrecy Index, which was released today [Nov 2] by the UK-based Tax Justice Network. The ranking has Switzerland in first, Hong Kong in second, the USA in third, Singapore in fourth, and Cayman Islands in fifth. The 34th ranking is a change from the Financial Secrecy Index issued by the organisation two... Read more of this article

Photos: Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest

Dive Bermuda, in collaboration with Bermuda Ocean Explorers, held their Underwater Pumpkin Carving Competition on Halloween, with half a dozen SCUBA divers taking to the water with five pumpkins submitted into the contest. As pumpkins can float, contestants were allowed to cut the tops off and and take a few minutes to quickly draw a design before getting... Read more of this article

Video: Justin Donawa Scores From 40 Yards Out

Bermuda’s Justin Donawa netted his first career goal for the men’s soccer team at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, resulting in his team winning the game and Donawa being named the Athlete of the Week. In announcing him as Player of the Week, the school said, “After recording his first collegiate varsity point with an assist in... Read more of this article