Author Archive: Bernews1

Swinton & Steele Into Gold Cup Quarter Finals

Keith Swinton’s Black Swan Racing from Australia and Chris Steele’s 36 Below Racing from New Zealand have advanced to the Quarterfinal Round at the 67th annual Argo Group Gold Cup. The two crews led the Repechage Round yesterday and then held on yesterday [Oct 9] through a long day of racing to advance to the next round. Swinton won the repechage... Read more of this article

“Island Flames” Book Details Executions, Riots

Author Jonathan D Smith is releasing “Island Flames,” Bermuda’s first ever book about the political murders, executions and Bermuda’s chronic race problems that resulted in the 1977 riots. The book’s description said, “The 1970’s was the closest Bermuda ever came to a revolution. Political murders marred the early years of the... Read more of this article

Males “Forcefully Enter” Home & Snatch Chain

Earlier today [Oct 9] a male was in his Hamilton Parish home when two males “forcefully entered the residence brandishing what appeared to be a bladed article” and snatched the victim’s chain and also took other jewelry A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a report of an incident that took place on Rocky Lane West in... Read more of this article

Paget Stoplights Out, BELCO Working On It

The Paget traffic lights are out of order this afternoon [Oct 9]. The police have advised that BELCO personnel are on scene working on the issue, and motorists are asked to used caution in the meantime. Related Stories BRSC: “Our Roads – National Health Crisis” 37-Year-Old U.K. Visitor Dies In Crash Temporary Parking Restrictions At BAMZ Traffic... Read more of this article

Ministry & Police: 12-Year-Old Student Injured

[Updated] Earlier today [Oct 8] police responded to an “assault” at Sandys Middle School, in which a 12 year old male student was “set upon by students,” resulting in him being taken to hospital. The police said that at least one male has been detained in connection with this incident. A police spokesperson said, “Around... Read more of this article

Ministry Confirm Death Of Westgate Inmate

The Ministry of National Security has confirmed that an inmate at the Westgate Correctional Facility passed away today [Oct 8]. A Ministry spokesperson said, “Tragically an inmate at the Westgate Correctional Facility passed away today. This matter is being fully investigated and there will be no further comment at this time out of respect for the... Read more of this article

Police Hold Open Houses For 136th Anniversary

As part of their 136th anniversary celebrations, the Bermuda Police Service held their Open Houses today [Oct 7] at the police stations in Hamilton, Southside and Dockyard, with school children and the general public invited to stop by. Southside Police Station was graced with a visit from students from St David’s Primary school, with the students... Read more of this article

Road Improvements, Blackwatch Pass To Close

Blackwatch Pass — from the junction at North Shore Road to the junction at Marsh Folly Road — will be closed all day commencing on Thursday, October 8, and will continue until Thursday, October 15 to allow for road improvements to take place. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works would like to inform motorists of the... Read more of this article

Report Calls Bermuda “Notorious” Tax Haven

“Approximately 60 percent of companies with tax haven subsidiaries have set up at least one in Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, two particularly notorious tax havens,” according to a new report from the Citizens for Tax Justice. The report [PDF] from the Citizens for Tax Justice, which international media call a left leaning organisation,... Read more of this article

America’s Cup Sign Replaced After Hurricane

The promotional sign installed last week on the Seon Place building for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series did not quite make it through Hurricane Joaquin, with the storm leaving the sign in tatters. Workers were seen out today [Oct 6] re-installing the sign, and another America’s Cup sign can also be seen on the Gibb’s Hill... Read more of this article

Bermuda Police Service Holds Seniors Tea

This month marks the 136th anniversary of the Bermuda Police Service — which was established on October 1st 1879 — and to celebrate the occasion, the BPS is hosting a week of events, with today [Oct 6] seeing the Police host a Seniors Tea at Heritage Worship Centre. Although the passage of Hurricane Joaquin impacted two of the earlier events... Read more of this article

Live Video Stream & Updates: Hurricane Joaquin

[Updating] Bermuda is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Joaquin, which the Bermuda Weather Service said is a threat to Bermuda, and is expected to past by at its closest point on Sunday evening. Update 3pm: Live video stream has cut out [we lost power!] and a replay is below The Bermuda Weather Service has downgraded theHurricane Warning to a Tropical... Read more of this article