Author Archive: Bernews1

43 Boats Continue In Marion To Bermuda Race

[Written by Talbot Wilson] Happy Fathers Day to the Fathers in the race and Sweet Solstice Sailing to all. Marion Bermuda 2015… what could be better, as John Masefield wrote, than “a tall ship and a star to sail her by And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn... Read more of this article

62-Year-Old Visitor Dies While Snorkeling

[Updated] Police are on scene in Southampton this afternoon [June 21] responding to what we understand to be a marine incident involving a visitor. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 2.55pm: Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At 1.07pm, first responders responded to a report of an incident that... Read more of this article

Gunshots Fired On Ingham Vale Road Again

Gunshots were fired in the Ingham Vale Road area in Pembroke at around 12.50am this morning [June 21], however it does not appear that anyone was injured. This is the second time this week shots have been fired on Ingham Vale Road, following after the incident on June 17th. A police spokesperson said, “At 12″50am [Sunday] police responded... Read more of this article

Woman Treated & Discharged After Bus Collision

A 36 year old Pembroke woman who was the Le Chic hair salon when an unoccupied parked bus crashed into the building yesterday has been treated at the hospital and discharged, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “A 36 year old Pembroke woman, believed to have been in the Le Chic hair salon when an unoccupied parked bus rolled back... Read more of this article

Shooting On Ingham Vale Road, No One Injured

Police attended a report of gunshots on Ingham Vale Road in Pembroke at around 10.20pm this evening [June 17] and said that it was “forensically ascertained” that a gun was discharged, however at this juncture it does not appear that anyone was injured. They also appealed for witnesses who may have seen two men on a red motorcycle in the... Read more of this article

Photos: Bus Crashed Into Building At Terminal

[Updated: At around 1.30pm today an unoccupied parked bus rolled back into the Le Chic hair salon and a female, believed to have been in the hair salon at the time, was taken to the hospital.] A short while ago today [June 17] a bus crashed into a building in the area of the bus terminal in Hamilton. Further details are limited at this time however... Read more of this article

Road Traffic Collision Involving Visitors In Sandys

There was road traffic collision today [June 17] in Sandys, with the police confirming that the collision occurred at around 11.55am. The police said the collision involves two visitors, with one having been conveyed to KEMH after sustaining head injuries. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Related Stories Two... Read more of this article

Weeks Thanks Coaches, Players, Administration

Shadow Sports Minister Michael Weeks has extended his thanks to the football coaches, players, and administration for their hard work and dedication during this World Cup campaign. Bermuda’s football team progressed to the second round of play in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifying campaign following two victories over the Bahamas, however... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 81 Year Old Leon Smith

[Updated] The police have confirmed that 81 year old Leon Smith passed away earlier today [June 16] following a collision that occurred earlier this month. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 81 year old Leon Smith who passed away at 1:30pm today [Tuesday] and the BPS extends our condolences to... Read more of this article

Marine Police Respond To Jet Ski Incident

On Monday evening Marine Police responded to an incident in the waters off Admiralty House Park, which involved a Jet Ski operator “performing high speed manoeuvres” when he and his two female passengers were thrown overboard. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:30pm on Monday, June 15th Marine Police responded to a marine incident... Read more of this article

Updates: Guatemala Defeat Bermuda 1-0

[Updated] The Guatemala vs Bermuda football match is set to get underway at the National Sports Centre at 7.30pm Bermuda time this evening [June 15], marking the second match-up between the two teams. The first game took place in Guatemala on June 12th, and ended in a 0-0 draw, and this is the second round match up in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermie Beer Fest At Horseshoe Bay

The holiday weekend continues to see events being held island wide, with Horseshoe Bay Beach the scene of the ‘Bermie Beer Fest’ being held today [June 15]. The event promo said, “Come out and enjoy your day as we rock the beach with some of Bermuda’s most beautiful ladies, awesome DJs and the most lively group of guests you... Read more of this article