Author Archive: Bernews1

Vehicle Fire In Paget, Driver Escapes Unharmed

At 7:52am this morning [July 15] the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a confirmed vehicle fire on Southcote Road in Paget. Fire Service spokesperson, Acting Lieutenant Jamal Albuoy said, “BFRS responded to the incident with one appliance from our Port Royal Station and four personnel. On arrival, it was discovered that... Read more of this article

British Airways Cancels Today’s Flight To London

[Updated] British Airways has cancelled today’s [July 15] flight to London, with both flight #2233 set to arrive from Gatwick, London at 6.30pm, and flight #2232 set to depart for London this evening showing as cancelled. All other flights today — serving the United States and Canada — are scheduled to operate as normal. Update 10.44am:... Read more of this article

Bermuda To Enter Team In Youth America’s Cup

Bermuda will enter a sailing team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, it was announced today [July 14], saying the plan is to “find the best athletes in the country and match them with the best sailors in the country to build the best youth sailing team Bermuda has ever known.” “The ACBDA committee tasked with putting the team together... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Royal Palms Ranked #1 By Expedia

Expedia — one of the world’s leading travel websites — announced the results of the Expedia 2015 Insiders’ Select rankings today [July 14], with Bermuda’s Royal Palms hotel ranked #1 in the world, topping the list of 650 hotels worldwide. “This list represents a ranking of the world’s best-reviewed hotels, reflecting... Read more of this article

Douglas To Return Mother’s Ashes To Bermuda

Actor Michael Douglas will be returning his late mother’s ashes to Bermuda, saying Bermuda is a “very special” place that his family has been established in since the 1600s. Mr Douglas’ mother Diana Dill — an accomplished actress in her own right — passed away earlier this month in Woodlawn California at the age of... Read more of this article

Gun/Machete Wielding Suspects Steal Bike, Cash

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred this morning [July 13] on Middle Road in Warwick, which saw two suspects on a motorcycle brandish a gun and machete at man who was riding a motorcycle; stealing the motorcycle from him along with a large quantity of cash from a local business. The victim’s motorcycle was recovered a short time later... Read more of this article

Photos: BTA Team Experience New East End Bus

Two new visitor beach bus routes are now operational — connecting beaches and cultural attractions in St. David’s Island and St. George — and today [July 13] a team from the BTA visited the east end to experience the service first hand. The St. David’s Island route began last week, thanks in part to a financial investment from the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Municipalities Bill Passes In House Of Assembly

Following hours of debate, the Municipalities Amendment [No. 2] Act 2015 was passed in the House on Friday [July 10], with the Bill amending the Municipalities Act 1923 to “provide for greater supervision of the Corporations.” The Bill [PDF] requires the Corporations to get the approval of the Minister for any resolution or municipal ordinances... Read more of this article

Premier & Opposition Leader’s Approval Ratings

Another poll has been released, this one showing that Premier Michael Dunkley’s approval rating was 48% while Opposition Leader Marc Bean’s was 31%, with Premier Dunkley having a 79% approval rating from white voters and 32% from black voters, while Mr. Bean had a 5% approval rating from white voters and 46% from black voters. The poll was conducted... Read more of this article

Shooting Victim Remains In Critical Condition

As of this morning [July 12], the 40-year-old Hamilton parish man who was shot at the Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club on July 2nd remains in the ICU in critical condition. A police spokesperson said, “At last check 6:45am Sunday, July 12th the 40 year old Hamilton parish man shot and injured at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club a few minutes after 12am... Read more of this article

Photos: PLP Sandys Branches Hold Clean-Up

[Updated with more photos] The PLP Sandys Branches [Constituencies 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36] held a clean-up day at the Packwood Home on Saturday [July 11], with around 20 volunteers joining PLP MPs Dennis Lister, Kim Wilson, Michael Scott and Jamahl Simmons. They started work at around 8.00am, and by time they finished the volunteers had cleaned the... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Pan Am Team Gets Style Accolades

Bermuda’s Pan Am Team has been cited as having one of the best uniforms of all teams as well as being named to a “Top 7 moments of the Pan Am Games Opening Ceremony” list, with the writer citing our team’s “bare knees for national pride.” As Bermuda’s teams often do in major competitions, the island’s athletes... Read more of this article