Author Archive: Bernews1

Yearwood Named To Scholar All-America Team

Ten members of Denison’s women’s swimming & diving team — including Bermuda’s Ashley Yearwood — were named to the College Swimming Coaches Association of America Scholar All-America team. To be selected to the CSCAA Scholar All-America Team, swimmers and divers must have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher... Read more of this article

Cricket Board Bans Jason Anderson For Life

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has confirmed that following the altercation at the Champion of Champions cricket match, Jason Anderson has been given a “life ban from all cricket and any involvement in the game of cricket in Bermuda in any capacity.” In addition, George O’Brien has has been banned from all cricket for a period sufficient... Read more of this article

Video: CCTV Of Armed Robbery In Warwick

[Updated] The CCTV video of the armed robbery that took place at around 4.20pm on Friday afternoon [Sept 11] the Money Shop in Warwick shows two men in dark clothing and helmets walking in, with the video showing the both suspects from two different angles. The police previously said, “It appears that two men gained entry into the premises and brandished... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 56-Year-Old Male Visitor

The police have confirmed the death of a 56 year old male visitor, saying that he was rushed to hospital after becoming unresponsive while snorkeling in the waters around Hawkins Island. A police spokesperson said, “First responders attended to a report of an incident that took place in the waters around Hawkins Island at around 3:46pm today. “Details... Read more of this article

16 New Buses Equipped With Security Cameras

The government has purchased 16 new buses which are all equipped with security cameras however it is “cost prohibitive to install security cameras in the older buses that are not equipped for them,” Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell said today. The Minister’s statement follows after Shadow Transport Minister... Read more of this article

Repugnant Incident Of Unsportsmanlike Conduct

“What was to be a family and community event, has instead been marred by a repugnant incident of violence, lawlessness and unsportsmanlike conduct,” Shadow Sports Minister Michael Weeks said following the altercation at the Champion of Champions cricket match. “Our community has an obligation to not only demand better from our youth... Read more of this article

Two Hours Of Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival

The island’s preeminent folk art was on full display on Saturday [Sept 12] as the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the annual Gombey Festival at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. At each festival, the Department honours an individual who has cultivated and preserved the tradition of Gombey music and dance, and this year’s... Read more of this article

Video: BPS On Crime Trends, Armed Robberies

[Updated with video] The last four weeks have seen 18 chain snatches followed by the two armed robberies over this weekend, and the police are “doing everything within our powers to address the recent emerging crime trends,” the police said today [Sept 14]. At around 4.20pm on Friday afternoon [Sept 11] the Money Shop in Warwick was robbed... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Karting Season Gets Underway

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Karting Club hosted their first race day of the season at the Southside Motorsports Park today [Sept 13] with racing starting at noon featuring visiting international racers. There were food vendors on hand offering food and refreshments including Ashley’s Lemonade, hot dogs, popcorn, hot food and more; and there... Read more of this article

Video: Altercation Occurs During Cricket Match

[Updated] The 2015 Champion of Champions cricket match yesterday [Sept 12] was marred by an incident which saw an altercation break out during the match, which involved a bat being swung at another player, a player being tackled to the ground, and then a player kicking another player while he was on the ground. Players, officials and members of the... Read more of this article

Armed Robbery At Money Shop In Warwick

[Updated] Police have responded to the Warwick area this afternoon [Sept 11] following an armed robbery at the Money Shop in Warwick, which saw two men brandish a firearm and demand money. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Police responded to a report of an incident that took place at the Money Gram store on Middle Road in Warwick. “It... Read more of this article

Photos, Video: Saltus 9/11 Anniversary Memorial

Saltus Head Boy, Head Girl and deputies placed a wreath at the foot of a commemorative palm tree outside the school library today [Sept 11] in remembrance of Saltus alumni Boyd Gatton and Robert Higley who perished in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th of 2001. The Bishop of Bermuda Nicholas Dill said a prayer and read... Read more of this article