Author Archive: Bernews1

Car Overturns, Another Goes Over Embankment

The collisions continue on the island’s roads, with the latest incidents seeing a car overturn on South Road in Paget yesterday, while another car went over an embankment on Middle Road. Paget Collision “Around 2:25am on Saturday, January 10th police officers were dispatched to a reported damage only collision on South Road in Paget near... Read more of this article

Sunday January 11th: “Good News” Spotlight

News that the North Village “Kicks for Cancer” campaign raised $3,075 for the Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre, over 70 students attended the Bermuda “Hackathon”, a new company launching to provide wedding stationery, both Nahki Wells and Reggie Lambe scoring goals, and a Oscar-nominated screenwriter set to hold a workshop in Bermuda were... Read more of this article

Photos: Gathering To Show Support For France

[Updated with video] Crowds of people gathered in Victoria Park this morning [Jan 11] to show support for France following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. Those present as of this writing include Attorney-General Trevor Moniz, MP Walton Brown, U.S. Consul General Robert Settje, Governor George Fergusson, Deputy Governor Ginny Ferson; and people... Read more of this article

Photos: 2015 Bermuda Regiment Camp Begins

[Updated] The 2015 Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp got underway this morning [Jan 11], with young men and women waiting outside the gates of Warwick Camp for the 8.00am start. The start of the annual Recruit Camp tends to attract spectators each year, and this year was no different, with friends and family gathering to watch this morning’s proceedings. Over... Read more of this article

FEI World Jumping Challenge Gets Underway

The Bermuda FEI World Jumping Challenge Category A 2014 got underway on Saturday [Jan 10] at the National Equestrian Centre on Vesey Street. Due to hurricane damage it was necessary to postpone the original November competition date, however competition got underway tomorrow and will continue today. After two Rounds Philip Correia riding Emerson lead... Read more of this article

BPS Central Parishes Community Clinic Today

The Police Central Community Action Team will be holding a ‘Meet Your CAT Officers’ – Police Community Outreach Clinic at 12 noon to 4pm today [Jan 10] at the Empire Grocery on North Shore Road in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “This initiative is an avenue for members of the public to voice their concerns about ongoing anti-social... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells & Reggie Lambe Both Score Today

[Updated: Bermuda's professional footballers both made excellent showings today, with both Reggie Lambe and Nahki Wells scoring goals] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored his 11th goal of the season today [Jan 10], opening the scoring for Huddersfield Town in the 51st minute of today’s match against Watford. Watford then equalized in the 65th... Read more of this article

Vigil Planned To Show Solidarity With France

A collection of concerned local residents with French ties will gather tomorrow, Sunday, January 11, 2015, at 9:30am at Victoria Park in Hamilton in solidarity with Charlie Hebdo and the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. “This peaceful vigil will give Bermuda the opportunity to reaffirm the values it shares with the French people... Read more of this article

America’s Cup Site Lists 6 More Jobs, 12 Total

[Updated w/two responses] The America’s Cup website has been updated in the last 24 hours to to add six more jobs — now making a total of 12 jobs — with the newly listed six positions including Accommodation Manager, Creative Content Manager, Social Media Manager, TV Production Manager, Sponsorship Sales Manager, and Digital Marketing... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Locate 84 Year Old [Found]

[Updated: Mr. Smith has been located] The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 84 year old Henry Smith, who was last seen around 3pm yesterday [Jan 8]. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 84 year old Henry Smith, who was apparently last... Read more of this article

BTA CEO On Bermuda & Caribbean Influences

Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] CEO Bill Hanbury moved to clarify the recent statement about identifying “Bermuda as an Atlantic instead of a Caribbean destination,” saying that “we wouldn’t dream of distancing Bermuda from its Caribbean influences, it’s what makes us special,” as does our British heritage. Mr. Hanbury... Read more of this article

Are Burnley About To Swoop For Nahki Wells?

“Are Burnley about to swoop for Huddersfield Town’s Nahki Wells?” is the question being asked by the UK’s Metro news, who report that Burnley scouts have being spotted recently at the John Smith’s Stadium serving to fuel rumours. The January transfer window opened on 3 January and will close again on 2 February, and during this... Read more of this article