Author Archive: Bernews1
Mariners Swim To Shore After Boat Disabled
On Saturday [July 4] two people swam to shore after becoming stranded on their disabled 17 foot skiff in the Grotto Bay area. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Two persons stranded in Grotto Bay on their disabled 17 foot skiff Smokin Mon made their own way ashore after calling Bermuda Radio via the 911 system. “Bermuda... Read more of this article
Tyrone Smith Wins Long Jump In Lignano, Italy
Yesterday [July 7] Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith competed in the 2015 International di Atletica Leggera Sport Solidarieta Track and Field Meet in Lignano, Italy. Smith won the Men’s Long Jump with a leap of 7.78, Emanuele Catania from Italy was second while Roni Ollikainen from Finland rounded out the top three. Last month Smith won the IAAF World... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Portuguese Holy Spirit Festival
The annual Festival of the Holy Spirit — which started centuries ago in the Azores and is still celebrated by Portuguese citizens and descendants worldwide — took place in St. George’s this past weekend. The two night event was filled with entertainment including visiting Portuguese singer Sarah Pacheco, Caroline Araujo and friends Ashley... Read more of this article
Carnival Granted U.S. Approval For Cuba Cruises
Carnival Corporation announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Commerce granted approval for the company to begin travel to Cuba. “Carnival Corporation intends to take travelers to Cuba beginning in May 2016 via its newly launched fathom brand – a new social impact travel brand providing purpose-oriented,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: RFA Lyme Bay Ship & Helicopter
[Updated] The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Lyme Bay is presently docked in St George’s, and a helicopter from the ship took off at around 1.30pm this afternoon [July 7] and is presently flying over the island. The Royal Navy website describes the vessel by saying: “RFA Lyme Bay is capable of delivering a significant fighting force anywhere... Read more of this article
13 People Arrested Remain In Police Custody
The 13 people who were arrested yesterday [July 6] remain in police custody and the investigation continues after suspected narcotics, three firearms, ammunition and cash were seized during the execution of search warrants Video of yesterday’s press conference on the arrests A police spokesperson said, “The investigation continues after... Read more of this article
BTC Launches Complete Home Internet Service
Bermuda Telephone Company – which was recently acquired by Digicel — announced the launch of Complete Home Internet, including end-to-end connectivity with internet service provision [ISP] to complement existing access and phone services. “With 127 years of expertise and 148 Bermudian employees, BTC is trusted by thousands of customers... Read more of this article
Police Make 13 Arrests, Seize Guns, Drugs, Cash
[Updated] The police said that following the execution of multiple search warrants in the west end this morning [July 6], eight men and five women were arrested; while three firearms, cash and what is believed to be controlled drugs were all seized. The operation this morning involved in excess of the 50 police officers, and the police said it was part... Read more of this article
40-Year-Old Shooting Victim Remains In ICU
As of this morning [July 6], the 40-year-old Hamilton parish man who was shot and injured at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club a few minutes after 12am on July 2nd remains in critical condition in the ICU. A police spokesperson said, “At last check around 7:30am Monday, July 6th the 40 year old Hamilton parish man shot and injured at Bailey’s Bay... Read more of this article
Appeal Continues To Locate Stolen Renault Car
The police continue to appeal for assistance in locating a silver Renault Megane car that was stolen from outside Leopards Club one week ago. A police spokesperson said, “Police continue to seek the public’s assistance in locating a silver Renault Megane bearing license plate number 47484 that was apparently removed from outside Leopards Club... Read more of this article
Actress Debra Messing: “Heaven On Earth”
According to her social media profiles, actress Debra Messing is presently enjoying a vacation in Bermuda; and is treating her social media followers to snapshots of the island, including one which she captioned “Heaven on earth.” The 46-year-old actress is known for her roles in the TV sitcom Will & Grace and The Starter Wife; as well... Read more of this article
Astronaut Scott Kelly Tweets Photo Of Bermuda
Astronaut Scott Kelly — who is spending one year at the International Space Station — tweeted a photo of Bermuda today [July 3] saying we are “looking pretty good right now”, with the photo attracting over 1500 “favourites” and “retweets” in the first hour alone. According to NASA, “Kelly and cosmonaut... Read more of this article
