Author Archive: Bernews1
2011 End To End Mountain Bike Results
The Bermuda Bicycle Assocation’s mountain biking season opened today [Jan 9] with the End To End race which started in Dockyard at 9:30am this morning. Crossing the finish line together were Bicycle Works teammates Neil de ste Croix and Grant Goudge who had established a lead at Fort Scaur and built on it as the race continued along the Railway... Read more of this article
Look Out Below — It’s St. George’s
The approach to Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport has been selected as one of the most scenic in the world by those who know what views look best from above — airline flight crews. In a survey of pilots and flight attendants conducted for MSNBC’s Destination Travel, Bermuda ranked alongside St. Maarten, Aruba, Aspen, London, Queenstown,... Read more of this article
St. David’s Ties Now Restored To History
Work conducted by Alice Lopez and other Native American leaders to revive cultural links between East Coast tribes and their descendants in St. David’s restored an important chapter on slavery written out of North American history, say a British Museum anthropologist. Ms Lopez, who died suddenly at her Mashpee, Massachussetts home on New Year’s... Read more of this article
Videos: Joy T Barnum Performs at Mini Launch
Local singer Joy T Barnum entertained guests as the brand new MINI Countryman was unveiled to Bermuda at a private party at Ultimate Motors this past Friday [Jan 7] night. Guests got an exclusive first look at the first MINI in the 50-year history of the iconic car to sport four doors and optional four-wheel drive. During the evening they were treated... Read more of this article
19 Year Old Found Dead in Warwick
An 19-year-old man was pronounced dead this morning [Jan. 9], after being found in a non-responsive state in an outside area of a residential neighborhood in the Rockland Crescent area of Warwick. Police spokesman Dwayne Caines said “Police responded to an incident that took place today at 11:13am in Warwick. Upon police arrival it was ascertained... Read more of this article
Warwick Long Bay Beach Bar Refused Again
A businessman’s plans to build a bar and restaurant at Warwick Long Bay have been turned down by the Development Applications Board again. Environmental group BEST released a statement this morning [Jan. 9] saying “BEST has received formal notice that the application from Belcario Thomas to construct a beach bar at Warwick Long Bay has... Read more of this article
Halifax To Host Diaspora Trail Meeting
The African Diaspora Heritage Trail Foundation – founded in Bermuda in 2002 — will hold its 2011 conference in Nova Scotia. The conference became an annual event in 2006, and has been held in Bermuda four times, as well as the Bahamas in 2007 and Tanzania in 2009. The Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs was a sponsor of the 2010 event... Read more of this article
Estwanik & Fiddick Win 2011 Fairmont Race
Chris Estwanik and Victoria Fiddick won the 2011 Fairmont to Fairmont Road Race this morning [Jan 9]. Mr. Estwanik completed the course almost three minutes ahead of the next finisher in a time of 37.54, while Ms. Fiddick finished in a time of 49.30. Stephen Allen finished second overall in a time of 40.39, while Sean Trott was the third overall finisher... Read more of this article
Google’s Bermuda Tax Avoidance “Unethical”
Google has become one of the worst global corporate citizens after deciding to funnel profits through Bermuda to avoid taxes rather than reinvesting in countries where it does business, says the former head of a British TV network. Luke Johnson, one of Britain’s best known businessman and the former chairman of that country’s Channel 4,... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Jan 7 Women’s Football
Last night [Jan 7] women’s football got back underway with a double header at the BFA field in Prospect. The Diamonds crushed the United Stars 8-0, with goals from Akilah Bremar, Arkeita Fubler, Ebonie Burgess, Kashintae Fox, Rayni Maybury and Cheyra Bell. Panthers took on the Extreme, with Panther’s players Stacey Babb and Lee-Ann Yates... Read more of this article
Cricketers Lose First Game in Dubai
After winning their first three matches in Dubai, Bermuda lost their fourth match, going down by 5 wickets. The final score was Bermuda 204 UAE 205/5. Bermuda batted first and were bowled all out for 204. Teenager Kamau Leverock put on a top performance and was the top scorer with 52, Chris Foggo added 29, Delyone Borden chipped in with 27, Jason Anderson... Read more of this article
Shot Congresswoman’s Bermuda Link
A Bermuda-born career soldier specially requested Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords — shot this afternoon [Jan.8] at a Tucson meeting – adminster his reenlistment oath into the US Army at a September ceremony. Sergeant First Class Leonard Crichton — who had previously met the Congresswoman – told Ms Giffords he was inspired... Read more of this article
