Author Archive: Bernews1

Video: H&H Gombeys Travel Through Devonshire

The sounds of drumbeats could be heard through Palmetto Road in Devonshire last night [Jan 3] as the H&H Gombeys made their way through the area, attracting crowds of Bermudians to follow them. The Gombey tradition, now centuries old, received a modern twist yesterday, with a “Bermuda Gombey Trackers” Facebook page launched, which is asking... Read more of this article

Portsmouth Predicts $187 Million Into Economy

The America’s Cup qualifiers which will be held in Portsmouth, UK are expected to attract some 160,000 spectators and pump more than £120m [$187 million] into the local economy, according to a report from the Portsmouth press. The report said, “As we start 2015, excitement is building to when the eyes of the world will be on the city as an... Read more of this article

Old Artillery Shell Found, Detonated By EOD

The police confirmed that an old small artillery shell was located in Paget today [Jan 2], and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit [EOD] detonated the explosive in a controlled environment. A police spokesperson said, “Today the Bermuda Police Service came upon an old small artillery shell in the area of South Road Paget and Mission Road [behind... Read more of this article

Hornets To Forfeit, Final Awarded To Robin Hood

[Updated] The Bermuda Football Association has confirmed that due to fielding an ineligible player during the Friendship Final yesterday [Jan 1], Dandy Town “will forfeit the match and the Friendship Final is awarded to Robin Hood Football Club.” A statement from the BFA said, “The Bermuda Football Association’s Competitions Committee... Read more of this article

Premier: Road Safety Will Be A Priority In 2015

[Updated] The Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley today expressed his sincerest condolences to the families of the two men killed in road traffic collisions in the past few days, adding that addressing “dangerous road practices” will be a “priority of the government in 2015 and beyond.”‎ The New Year’s... Read more of this article

Photos: Friendship Trophy Football Final Match

The Friendship Trophy match took place at the National Sports Centre on New Year’s Day [Jan 1], with the Dandy Town Hornets and Robin Hood matching up, and Dandy Town winning 4-3. The two teams advanced to the finals after the Dandy Town Hornets defeated PHC Zebras 3-2, and Robin Hood defeated the Somerset Trojans 1 – 0. However, questions... Read more of this article

62 Year Old Man Dies Following Collision

[Updated] The police have now confirmed the death of 62 year old Timothy Wright of Warwick following a two vehicle collision in Pembroke, marking the first road fatality of 2015. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 62 year old Timothy Wright of Warwick following a two vehicle collision in Pembroke. “Mr... Read more of this article

Two Men Injured In Roberts Avenue Collision

[Updated] At around 7.15pm this evening [Jan 1] there was a collision in the Friswells Hill and Roberts Avenue area, which resulted in two people being injured,and transported to hospital for medical care. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.06pm: The police confirmed that two motorcycles that were traveling... Read more of this article

Videos: Gombeys Help Celebrate The New Year

[Updated] New Year’s Day in Bermuda is never complete without the sounds of the Gombeys, and various troupes have started making their way around the island late this morning [Jan 1] to help celebrate the beginning of a new year. The island’s preeminent folk art, Gombeys traditionally span the island on New Year’s Day with the groups... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda Onion Drops To Welcome 2015

[Updated with video] With just over one hour left until the official start of 2015, the traditional Bermuda Onion is up in St George’s and and ready to drop at the stroke of midnight. The New Year’s Eve celebration in the east end kicked off a few hours ago, with welcoming remarks by St. George’s Mayor Garth Rothwell, with the night also... Read more of this article

Collision: One Man Injured, Two Males Arrested

[Updated with video] One person has been injured following a motorcycle collision on Parson’s Road in Pembroke at approximately 7.45pm this evening [Dec 31]. Both the Police and Fire Service attended the scene, and at least one person was taken away via ambulance. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update if able. Update... Read more of this article

March 1st: New Work Permit Policy In Effect

The Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy advised that Bermuda’s new Work Permit Policy will come into effect on March 1st 2015. “As you will recall, this follows a previous announcement by the Minister made in November stating that he had decided to delay the release of the final Policy as there was one category of the Policy that he believed... Read more of this article