Author Archive: Bernews1

Pink Ferry Cancelled Due To ‘Mechanical Issues’

The Department of Marine and Ports said they “would like to advise the public that the Pink route ferry service was cancelled as of 3pm today due to mechanical related issues with the fleet. “The staff at Marine & Ports are working to resolve the issues with a time frame of resuming services at 5:15pm this evening,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article

St John Ambulance To Hold Tag Day On Friday

Leading Bermuda charity St John Ambulance set the stage today [June 24] for their annual Tag Day on Friday by meeting Governor George Ferguson at Government House, with the Governor purchasing the first Chairman and St John Commander Justin Williams, said,”St John looks forward to a busy Tag Day this Friday, followed by a dedicated service at... Read more of this article

Officer Fired After Sexual Exploitation Conviction

The police have confirmed that a 37 year old man — who was convicted of sexually exploiting his daughter — has been discharged from the police service with immediate effect. Prior to his conviction, the man had served as a police officer for 18 years. Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva said, “The Supreme Court yesterday convicted... Read more of this article

Police: Reported Stolen Car Located In Warwick

The white Suzuki Wagon R car that was stolen in Warwick this past weekend was located last night in the Pearman’s Hill West, Warwick area. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating a white Suzuki Wagon R bearing license plate number 05425 that was removed from Riddell’s... Read more of this article

Video: Jamaica Bound Flight Diverts To Bermuda

[Updated with video] Thomson Airways flight 82 has just diverted to Bermuda, touching down at around 5.30pm today [June 23], with multiple emergency personnel on scene as the plane landed. According to online flight data, the flight left London and was heading to Montego Bay, Jamaica when it diverted to Bermuda. The plane, and emergency personnel, remain... Read more of this article

Police Appeal Continues For Stolen Suzuki Car

Police continue to seek the public’s assistance in locating a white Suzuki Wagon R — license plate number 05425 — that was removed from Riddell’s Bay public dock in Warwick sometime between 8pm Saturday, June 20th and 9:30am Sunday, June 21st. “Members of the public who may have seen this vehicle recently should contact the main... Read more of this article

Parents Trying To Move Forward After ‘Dark Days’

Malcolm Griffiths has been found guilty in a UK court of causing death by careless driving following a collision that claimed the life of 20-year-old William Ruewell, whose parents said they are trying to “pull our lives back together and move forward as a family from what have been many dark days.” Mr. Griffiths was arrested following... Read more of this article

Johnny Barnes Celebrates 92nd Birthday Today

Johnny Barnes is celebrating his 92nd birthday today [June 23], and started his birthday off the same way he has started every day for many years now, by getting up early and waving to people driving into Hamilton, and yelling out “I love you”. On the occasion of his birthday today, Mr Barnes told Bernews, “I am 92 today — thank god... Read more of this article

Truck Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Walkers

[Updated] As of 6.30am this morning [June 23] there are traffic delays on South Road in Devonshire due to a collision that the police said involved a truck and two pedestrians. The police said the two pedestrians have been taken to the hospital and their condition at this point is unknown. The police also advised the motoring public that the road will... Read more of this article

Photos, Video: Mischievous Takes Line Honours

Mischievous took line honours in the 645-mile Marion to Bermuda ocean race, crossing the finish line off St David’s just before 8pm this evening [June 22]. The sleek white sloop is skippered by Charles Cahill and represents the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The rest of the 45-strong fleet in the race — which includes the Spirit of Bermuda... Read more of this article

White Suzuki Wagon R Car Stolen From Warwick

The police said today that a White Suzuki Wagon R was removed from Riddell’s Bay public dock in Warwick this weekend, which marks the seventh car reported stolen in the past few weeks. A police spokesperson said, “Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a white Suzuki Wagon R bearing license plate number 05425 that was removed... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith Ranked 14th In World

Following his impressive showing in Morocco earlier this month, Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith is now ranked 14th in the world by the International Association of Athletics Federations [IAAF]. The follows after Smith won the IAAF World Challenge Mohammed VI d’Athletisme de Rabat in Morocco with a massive leap of 8.20, which served to qualify him for the... Read more of this article