Author Archive: Bernews1

Censure Motion Against Speaker Defeated 17-15

The Censure Motion against Speaker of the House Randy Horton was defeated in the House of Assembly by a vote of 17-15, with the debate involving discussions of an alleged $45,000 bribe and the codename “Master Chef” MPs said was contained in the MacLean affidavit. Speaker Ejects Opposition MP In March 2015 The Opposition’s Censure... Read more of this article

Decision To Reduce Officers Is “Heartbreaking”

“The news of the decision not to renew ten contracts of serving members of the Bermuda Police Service was nothing short of heartbreaking,” Chairman of the Bermuda Police Association Sergeant Raoul Ming said, adding that the BPA “remain committed to policing and statistics show that we are focused on combating the effects of guns,... Read more of this article

Reggie Lambe Scores In Mansfield Town Win

Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe scored one of Mansfield Town’s four goals to help propel them to a 4-1 victory over Worksop Town. The club’s match report said, “Goals from Craig Westcarr, Malvind Benning, Reggie Lambe and Adi Yussuf ensured a thoroughly deserved 4-1 win for the Stags at Worksop Town. In describing Lambe’s goal the... Read more of this article

Bermuda CableVision To Merge With Logic

KeyTech confirmed that its subsidiary has acquired 100% of the issued shares of Bermuda CableVision which will allow CableVision to be merged with Logic Communications, and as a result of the merger Cablevision will be rebranded as Logic. “The KeyTech Group of Companies today announces that its subsidiary has acquired 100 per cent of the issued... Read more of this article

Man Arrested In Connection With Armed Robbery

A 33 year old Warwick man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery that took place on Monday morning [July 13], which involved two suspects on a motorcycle brandish a gun and machete at a man. The suspects stole the victim’s motorcycle along with a large quantity of cash from a local business; with the motorcycle being recovered... Read more of this article

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