Author Archive: Bernews1

BELCO Restore Power After Outage In East End

[Updated] BELCO crews are currently working to restore power after an outage this evening [Aug 5]. The company said, “BELCO has advised that at approximately 10:00pm a number of East end customers lost power. Our crews have been dispatched and are currently investigating the cause of the outages with the aim of returning power to affected customers... Read more of this article

‘Inmate Receiving Medical Treatment At KEMH’

The Department of Corrections has confirmed that an “inmate is currently receiving medical treatment at KEMH.” Following suggestions that a person incarcerated at WestGate may have suffered a fentanyl overdose, Bernews asked for comment, and a spokesperson said, “The Department of Corrections can confirm that an inmate is currently... Read more of this article

Photos, Video, 360: Aerial View Of Cup Match

The 2024 Cup Match Classic is taking place at the Somerset Cricket Club continuing a tradition which began over a century ago. You can have a bird’s eye view of the location early this morning below; we will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click... Read more of this article

Photos, Video, 360: Holiday At Horseshoe Bay

[Updated with more photos] While many people made their way to the west end to enjoy the cricket match, some people also made their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach today [Aug 1] to celebrate Cup Match, spending the day relaxing and socializing on one of the island’s most popular beaches, and you can see a bird’s eye view of that below. For live updates... Read more of this article

Photos: Triathletes At The 2024 Olympics

Erica Hawley, Dame Flora Duffy and Tyler Smith represented Bermuda in the triathlon at the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 31. Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith made their Olympic debuts, and seasoned Olympian Dame Flora Duffy achieved a 5th place finish in her fifth Olympic appearance. Duffy’s participation tied the record for the most Olympic triathlon... Read more of this article

Appeal: Help Locate 15-Year-Old [Located]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Ciante Smith. A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Smith, a Bermudian National, is described as being 5’ 3” in height, medium built, light brown complexioned, with black hair worn in a high bun. “She was last seen around 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday... Read more of this article

Duffy Finishes 5th, Hawley 41st, Smith 48th

[Updated] The Olympic women’s triathlon was held this morning [July 31] with Dame Flora Duffy racing to a 5th place finish in her fifth Olympic appearance for Bermuda and Erica Hawley finishing 41st in her Olympic debut. The appearance by Dame Flora Duffy equaled the all-time record for Olympic appearances in the triathlon, she is now one of only... Read more of this article

Man Injured In Stabbing In Sandys

A man has been injured in a stabbing early this morning [July 31] in Sandys, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 1:00am on Tuesday 31st of July 2024 police were dispatched to a report of a stabbing on Cambridge Road near to the junction with Somerset Road, Sandys. “On police arrival, it was ascertained that... Read more of this article

Turini Works On ‘Lady In The Lake’ TV Series

Bermudian fashion expert and costume designer Shiona Turini has worked on ‘Lady in the Lake,’ a drama-thriller miniseries that recently premiered on Apple TV+. The Wrap reports, “‘Our brilliant costume designer, Shiona Turini, was just coming off her Beyoncé ‘Renaissance’ tour. She helped us create these costumes and the coloring... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda ‘Cheer’ Social Media Graphics

As eight of Bermuda’s top athletes are representing the island at the 2024 Paris Olympics — and two more of our top athletes set to represent us at the Paralympics — this collection of vibrant graphics can help you join in on this digital cheer squad across social media platforms, to use simply right click and download to your own... Read more of this article

Bermuda Olympic Schedule: Sunday July 28

Bermuda has two athletes in action tomorrow [Sunday July 28] with rower Dara Alizadeh scheduled to compete for his second day and swimmer Jack Harvey set to make his Olympic debut, where he will compete in the 100m backstroke. Bernews will be providing comprehensive coverage of Bermuda’s athletes in the coming weeks, thanks to our sponsors Butterfield... Read more of this article

Motorcyclist Injured In Collision In Sandys

A man has been transported to hospital following a collision in Sandys this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:25 PM on Friday, 19 July 2024 police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, on Somerset Road in the vicinity of Scaur Drive, Sandys “Initial... Read more of this article