Author Archive: Bernews1

Local Rapper Shines At “Sting” In Jamaica

[Written by Glenn Tucker] “I will take on the whole world,” raps 28-year-old hip-hop artist Imari Wade who took to the stage late Friday night [Dec 26] during the Magnum Sting 2014 concert in Jamaica, after performing here at home in Bermuda for the past few years. Magnum Sting 2014 is one of the biggest concerts of the year in Jamaica, and included... Read more of this article

Video: Gombeys Make Their Boxing Day Rounds

As has been the tradition for many years, the Gombeys are out making their rounds on Boxing Day, helping the island celebrate the holiday season. The island’s preeminent folk art, Gombeys traditionally span the island on Boxing Day and other holidays with the groups growing larger through the day as Bermudians start following along and dancing to... Read more of this article

Harness Pony Racing Boxing Day Results

The Harness Pony Racing Season continued with action at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Heat One saw Colonel’s B with Arthur Hurst in the Bike win the 1:13 & Slower Time Bar Division crossing the line in a time of 1:22&3, while Panama Red and Tom Matthews finished second clocking 1:51&2. Tee Time with Jeremy Miller in the... Read more of this article

Bermuda Welcomes Two Christmas Babies

This Christmas day was extra special for two families, with two baby girls born within minutes of each other late this morning [Dec 25] at King Edward Memorial Hospital. Germaine Darrell gave birth to the first baby at 10:26am, a girl weighing 7 lbs 8oz and 19.25 inches long who has been named Nevaeh Tnes Darrell, which is Heaven Sent spelled backwards. Some... Read more of this article

Photos: Christmas Lunch At King Street Church

Bermuda CableVision teamed up with The Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church to host a Christmas Day luncheon for families and residents who may not otherwise be able to enjoy such a meal. This is the fourth consecutive year that CableVision is sponsoring the luncheon, which was at the Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church on King Street, with the traditional... Read more of this article

Dr. Paris Ends Solo Circumnavigation Attempt

77-year-old sailor Dr. Stanley Paris has ended his bid to become the fastest person to sail solo around the world from Bermuda, saying his boat Kiwi Spirit suffered unrepairable damage on Christmas Eve, and he is now headed for Cape Town, South Africa. His latest blog post today said, “Once against my attempt to complete a solo circumnavigation... Read more of this article

Flare Sighting “Possibly Atmospheric In Nature”

A reported flare sighting this past Sunday [Dec 21] “was most likely not marine distress flares but possibly something atmospheric in nature,” the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] was notified of suspected flares sighted between Church Bay and The Great Sound.... Read more of this article

Limited Edition Police History Book Released

As part of the 135th anniversary celebrations of the Bermuda Police Service, the Service will be releasing a special book tracing the history of policing in Bermuda. A police spokesperson said, “As the final component of celebrations in 2014 recognizing the 135th anniversary of the founding of the Bermuda Police Service, the Service is pleased... Read more of this article

Dage Minors Wins 800M, Sets School Record

Bermuda’s Dage Minors had a strong showing at the Elm City Challenge hosted by Southern Connecticut State University, winning the 800m, meeting the NEICAAA Championships qualifying time, posting the school record and meeting the NCAA Championships Provisional Qualifying Standard. Minors placed first in the 800 meter run with a time of 1:52.30,... Read more of this article

Michael Douglas To Narrate “Ocean Vet” Series

Movie star Michael Douglas has agreed to work with Gass Productions and Ocean Vet to narrate the series on behalf of Dr. Neil Burnie, the producers revealed today. Ocean Vet — a 12-part television series which explores Bermuda’s varied marine life through the eyes of veterinarian Dr. Neil Burnie — began filming earlier this year, with... Read more of this article

Minister Fahy’s Trip To London Cost $8,692.79

According to the latest listing on the Government’s travel webpage, the trip by Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy to London for the Citizenship by Investment Conference in October cost $8,692.79. The trip duration was from Monday, October 20, 2014 to Saturday, October 25, 2014, with transport listed as Gro Inflight Shop [train ticket] and accommodation... Read more of this article

Sunday December 21st: “Good News” Spotlight

Three Bermuda hotels making the World’s Top Hotel list, Flora Duffy being named the “Most Impressive Crossover,” radiation treatment to be available on the island, and charity donations from Partner Re, Catlin, Butterfield Bank, Fairmont Southampton and the Bermuda Police Service were all some of the positive news stories from the... Read more of this article