Author Archive: Bernews1

Lewis Wins Parapan Gold Medal, Breaks Record

[Updated with video + Minister's & Shadow Minister's remarks] Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has just claimed a Parapan Am Games medal in top style this evening [Aug 13], capturing the gold medal in the 100m and shattering the Parapan record in the process. The 22-year-old sprinter had entered the finals as a medal contender, having recorded the... Read more of this article

PLP Express Concern About Hotel Bill Changes

[Updated with video + Minister's response] Yesterday, the Minister of Tourism presented the Opposition with two pages of changes to the original St George’s hotel bill that removes training of Bermudians as a requirement of the concessions agreement, removes the requirement for local entertainment to be employed and allows for the sale of Crown... Read more of this article

Video: Lewis Wins Heat, Qualifies For Finals

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has just won her heat at the Parapan Am Games in Toronto this evening [Aug 12], and has qualified for the finals in the 100m, recording the fastest time of all competitors in both semi-final heats. Lewis raced to victory in a personal best time of 16.85, Canada’s Ilana Dupont was second in 17.63,... Read more of this article

Emergency Services Respond To Bomb Threat

[Updating] At sometime around 10am this morning [Aug 12] emergency services responded to the Bermudiana Road area in Hamilton due to what we understand to be a bomb threat. Further details are limited at this time, will will update as able. Update 10.38am: Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At 9.57am, Bermuda Police and Fire and Rescue... Read more of this article

Brown Pelican Enjoying Bermuda’s Hospitality

A Brown Pelican — a rare visitor to Bermuda — has been spotted around the island for the past few weeks, having been seen in locations ranging from the west to the east, and even stopping by the Non-Mariners event to enjoy him/herself. The bird was most recently spotted in Coot Pond, St. Georges, where it has apparently been making itself... Read more of this article

Concern That Male In Sex Video Not Identified

“We have been inundated with calls and messages from Bermudian parents who are highly concerned that the male involved in the sexual incident at Cup Match has not yet been apprehended,” Shadow National Security Minister Walter Roban said, adding that “whether he was a resident of Bermuda, or a guest, there is a database of passport... Read more of this article

Horse Welfare E-Petition Tops 1000 Signatures

An online petition entitled “Keep the horses out of the heat” has topped 1,000 signatures after being started a few days ago after a horse collapsed in Dockyard. The petition says, “Animal welfare is a direct reflection of our community. We are not well represented when we force horses to work during the hottest time of day. This needs... Read more of this article

$100 Fee For Charity Security Vetting Waived

Premier Michael Dunkley announced that local charities will no longer be required to pay for security vetting by the Bermuda Police Service for background checks on their volunteers. “Charities had expressed concerns about the impact on their operations of a possible $100 fee for criminal background checks on every one of their volunteers,”... Read more of this article

Video: Dante Leverock Scores For Harrisburg City

Bermuda’s Dante Leverock scored for his Harrisburg City Islanders team as they defeated the Richmond Kickers 3-2 in front of over 2,400 fans at Skyline Sports Complex in Pennsylvania. The club’s match report said, “Richmond put the pressure on for the majority of the first half, recording 5 shots to the Islanders 2. “However,... Read more of this article

Regiment Divers Help Safeguard Sea Venture

Bermuda Regiment divers at the weekend helped safeguard the remaining timbers of Bermuda’s founding ship the Sea Venture. Divers from the Regiment’s Underwater Task Force sandbagged exposed wood at the site of the 1609 wreck, which led to the permanent habitation of Bermuda. A total of 14 Regiment divers worked with custodian of wrecks, Dr Phillipe... Read more of this article

Oliveira Wins Silver Medal In Dominican Republic

The Bermuda national junior cycling team have started competing in the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships in the Dominican Republic, with Matthew Oliveira winning the silver medal in the individual time trial. Speaking on yesterday’s competition, BBA President Peter Dunne said, “Our team had a strong day today here in Santiago, Dominican... Read more of this article

Third Point Re Reports 2015 Q2 Earnings

Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2015, with net income of $15.7 million, or $0.15 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2015, compared with net income of $31.3 million, or $0.29 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2014, a decrease of 49.9%. For the six months ended June... Read more of this article