Author Archive: Bernews1

America’s Cup Teams Comment: Bermuda Venue

“Bermuda is a fantastic sailing venue,” was one of the comments made by the sailing teams following the announcement that Bermuda was selected as the venue for the 2017 America’s Cup. Earlier this month it was announced Bermuda would host the prestigious sailing event, which is predicted to deliver approximately $250 million in additional... Read more of this article

Photos: Official Opening Of Baileys Bay Bridge

[Updated with video] The official opening of the new Baileys Bay Railway Trail Footbridge was held this morning [Dec 13] with Governor George Ferguson, Minister of Public Works Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, representatives from the Department of Parks and Friends Of The Bermuda Trail and many others in attendance. We will post the video later on today, and... Read more of this article

Police: Gunshot Reports Attributed To Fireworks

[Updated] For the last two nights there have been reports of gun shots being heard in the eastern end of the island, and the police said it has now been “ascertained that a 51 year old male” has been setting off fireworks. A police spokesperson said, “For the last two nights there have been reports of gun shots being heard in the eastern... Read more of this article

MPs Pass Casino Bill In House Of Assembly

After a debate that started yesterday afternoon and continued into the early hours of this morning [Dec 13], MPs passed the Casino Gaming Act 2014 in the House of Assembly, paving the way for casinos in Bermuda. The Act now goes to the Senate, where it should be debated this coming Monday [Dec 15], after which it must receive the Governor’s assent... Read more of this article

57% Think Bermuda Day Should Be On May 24th

According to a recent poll by Global Research, 57% percent stated that Bermuda Day should continue to be celebrated on the 24th of May. After last year’s Bermuda Day, an online petition — which gained 696 signatures — was started calling for “the necessary changes to observe Bermuda Day on the Friday before the last Monday of... Read more of this article

Police Investigate Reports Of Gunshots

[Updated] Police responded to reports of gunshots in St George’s in the early hours of this morning [Dec 12], however said that “no forensic evidence was found to substantiate the reports.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:45am on Friday, December 12th police officers responded to reports of gunshots in the Barrack Hill,... Read more of this article

Woman Admits Assault, Stealing $5.25 Sandwich

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 12], a 26-year-old woman pleaded guilty to stealing a cheese sandwich valued at $5.25 and assaulting a police officer. Crown Prosecutor Ms Nicole Smith told Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that November 2014, at the South Shore gas station, Ms Trimiea Roland had ordered a cheese sandwich. Told that it would... Read more of this article

Speaker Of The House: “Enough Is Enough”

This morning’s [Dec 12] session in the House of Assembly began with MPs receiving a warning from Speaker of the House Randy Horton who said “enough is enough,” he expects “greatly improved standards of decorum” in the House and to “disregard the standing orders risks immediate suspension from the House of Assembly.” The... Read more of this article

Oil Spill In Knapton Hill Area This Morning

The police are advising motorists to “use extra caution” in the Knapton Hill, Smith’s parish area this morning [Dec 12] due to a reported oil spill. At 7.30am, a police spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised to use extra caution driving and riding in the Knapton Hill, Smith’s parish area this morning due to a reported... Read more of this article

51 Year Old Denies Using Threatening Words

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 11], a 51-year-old man pleaded not guilty to using threatening words to a woman last month. Troy Hassell initially plead guilty to using threatening words to a woman on 27th November 2014. The Prosecutor told Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that Mr Hassell allegedly told the woman: “I will burn down... Read more of this article

Witness Appeal: Last Night’s Two Shootings

The police said the investigation regarding the two shootings last night is ongoing, and said the suspects in both incidents were described as men wearing dark coloured clothing on motorcycles, and the first shooting “apparently involved in a brief confrontation before shots were fired.” At approximately 11.15pm last night shots were fired... Read more of this article

BA Cancels Today’s Flights To & From London

British Airways just announced that their flights today [Dec 10] to and from London have been cancelled. “Following the cancellation of today’s services, we have arranged for all Bermuda departing customers to be accommodated on BA 2232 leaving on December 11th,” a spokesperson said. “Customers have been provided with alternative... Read more of this article