Author Archive: Bernews1

Bermuda Martial Artists Place 1st, 2nd In Virginia

Bermuda’s Skipper Ingham, Kent Bean, Andrea McKey and Ryley Mason were all in action this past weekend at the John Chung Open Martial Arts Tournament held in Virginia, picking up a number of first and second place finishes. Kent Bean placed first in soft weapons on the first day of competition, while Andrea McKey placed first in both open and... Read more of this article

CableVision Donates $50,000 For Youth Sailors

The island’s young sailors have been given a boost courtesy of a $50,000 donation from Bermuda CableVision, which will be donated over the course of the next two years to the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Sailing Academy for the purchase of four SL16 Catamarans to be used by young sailors. Speaking at the company’s annual ‘Salute to Service’... Read more of this article

Caribbean Bound Sailboat Towed Into Harbour

A 32-foot sailboat — which was leaving Bermuda bound for the Caribbean with one person onboard — was towed into St. George’s Harbour today [Jan 17] after the vessel began taking on water, resulting in flooding above the interior cabin deck. The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre Duty Officer said, “The departing 32 foot Sailing... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells & Reggie Lambe’s Teams Defeated

Both Nahki Wells and Reggie Lambe were in action today [Jan 17], with both footballers teams recording losses, with Huddersfield losing 2 – 0, while Mansfield Town lost 3 – 2. Nahki Wells and Huddersfield Town took on Middlesbrough in Championship League action in front of 18,576 fans at the Riverside Stadium, losing 2 – 0, with Wells... Read more of this article

MP: Let’s Use Facebook To Find These Thieves

Following the theft of power equipment from their facilities, Sousa’s Landscape Management owner Jeff Sousa — who is the MP for Warwick West — posted a message on Facebook today [Jan 16] asking people to “use the power of Facebook for something positive and find these thieves.” Mr. Sousa’s post said, “Last night... Read more of this article

Chef Donates $1000 To Eliza DoLittle Society

Today [Jan 16] Chef Michiko Campbell alongside with his fiance Sherelle Simons, presented a $1,000 cheque to Margaret Ward, the Executive Director of the Eliza DoLittle Society. The money was raised at the “Chiko’s Smokey Rub Christmas Eve Charity Event”, which had a donation box on site and ended up collecting $1000. Chef Campbell... Read more of this article

Clarien Staff Vote For Union Representation

[Updated] Non-managerial administrative and clerical employees of Clarien Bank voted today [Jan 15] to recognise the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] as their sole bargaining agent, with 79% of voters supporting union recognition. A statement from BPSU President Jason Hayward said, “The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] is pleased to announce... Read more of this article

PLP: Cannonier Appointment Is “Poor Judgment”

[Updated with OBA response] “Craig Cannonier’s appointment to the Ministry of Works & Engineering represents extremely poor judgment by Premier Dunkley and an endorsement of the dubious conduct that led to Cannonier’s disgraceful exit from the office of Premier,” the PLP said today. This follows after today’s [Jan... Read more of this article

Video: Cabinet Shuffle: Cannonier, Scott, Pamplin

[Updated with video + statements] At a ceremony this afternoon [Jan 15] at Government House, Wayne Scott was sworn-in as the new Minister of Education; Patricia Gordon Pamplin was moved to the Ministry of Community, Culture and Sports; while former Premier Craig Cannonier will assume the role of Minister of Public Works. In December 2013, Mr. Cannonier... Read more of this article

586 Deaths On Bermuda’s Roads Since 1962

Statistics released by the Bermuda Police Service show that Bermuda has lost 586 people to road collisions since 1962, with the worst year being 1975, where 26 people died as a result of road collisions. Last year, the island recorded 16 road fatalities, and this year has started out on a similarly grim note, with two people dying due to road collisions... Read more of this article

Police Witness Appeal: Last Night’s Shooting

The police said the investigation into last night’s [Jan 13] shooting in the Heath Lane, Sandys parish area is ongoing, and appealed for anyone with information to please contact the police or Crime Stoppers. A police spokesperson said, “‎The investigation into a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 9:40pm Tuesday, January... Read more of this article

Digicel Confirms They “Intend To Acquire” BTC

Digicel has confirmed they have “finalised an agreement whereby Digicel intends to acquire BTC,” saying they believe that “BTC’s fixed voice and internet services will complement Digicel’s mobile offerings allowing Digicel to bring better services and value to consumers.” A statement from Digicel said, “As a complete... Read more of this article