Author Archive: Bernews1

Video: Bermuda Clip In Online Fail Compilation

A brief clip of a cliff diver at Admiralty House has been included in the latest “fail” compilation by a very popular Youtube “fail” channel. Fail compilations are quite popular on Youtube, and generally involve editing together multiple unfortunate incidents in one genre. The video description said, “The great outdoors... Read more of this article

Two Shootings This Evening, No One Injured

[Updated with video. Two separate shootings took place overnight; the first one at approximately 11.15pm in Scenic Heights area of Southampton and the second took place at 12.15am in the Camp Hill area. Both involved the suspect[s] riding motorcycles, and no one appears to have been injured in either incident] There was a firearm incident this evening... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Fire Extinguished In St George’s

[Updated with video] Only hours after responding to a house fire in Devonshire, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service were called out to a brush fire this evening [Dec 9] on the St George’s Golf Course. At least three fire vehicles attended the scene with approximately 10 firefighters, and the blaze was extinguished at around 8.00pm. Update 9.11pm:... Read more of this article

Police Clarification On Peter Woolcock’s Death

The police said that while it was initially reported that Peter Woolcock was struck by a car on Par-La-Ville Road, subsequent analysis “suggests that Mr. Woolcock fell from the sidewalk onto the passing car, likely due to a pre-existing medical condition he was suffering from at the time.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article

Video: House Fire On Middle Road In Devonshire

[Updated: BFRS confirm that three occupants of the home were taken to KEMH after experiencing smoke inhalation] At sometime around 3.30pm this afternoon [Dec 9] a fire broke out at a property in the Middle Road, Devonshire area. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 4.05pm: A police spokesperson said that there is... Read more of this article

50 Year Man Admits Using Threatening Words

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 9], a 50-year-old man pleaded guilty to using threatening words and behaviour. Wyman Minks pleaded guilty to using threatening words and threatening behaviour to another man at the North Shore Tigermart on 29 November. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo fined him $500 for each charge. Mr. Minks admitted that,... Read more of this article

CableVision Offering Free Channels For Holiday

Bermuda CableVision is renewing its tradition of giving customers an array of TV viewing options for the holidays, with the free preview set to run from Saturday, 20 December to Monday, 5 January 2015. During this period, all CableVision TV subscribers will have access to the company’s complete line-up of standard digital TV channels, at no extra... Read more of this article

Renaissance Salon To Close After 33 Years

After 33 years in business, Renaissance Hair & Beauty Ltd will close as of January 31st 2015. “The progressive physical disability of owner-manager Ms. Giles-Woodhouse has become ever more challenging and she has been forced to make the heartbreaking choice to retire and close the business,” the company said. “Renaissance [which... Read more of this article

Man Arrested In Connection With Edness Murder

[Updated - arrest made] A large contingent of police, including what appeared to be armed officers, were seen at various places across the island this morning [Dec 9], with the police confirming they were “looking for key individuals in the Prince Edness murder.” On Sunday evening, police responded to a shooting in Southampton that saw 29... Read more of this article

Minister Richards Trip To London Cost $9,397.49

According to the latest listing on the Government’s travel webpage, Minister of Finance Bob Richards’ trip to the UK last month cost $9,397.49. The trip took place from Sunday, November 9th to Friday, November 14th, and the webpage listing said: “The Minister of Finance met with Lord Deighton, Commercial Secretary to HM Treasury, to put... Read more of this article

Police ID Victim, Confirm Suspects Fired At Police

[Updated with video] Speaking at a press conference late this morning [Dec 8] the police officially identified last night’s murder victim as 29-year-old Prince Edness [pictured] and the police also confirmed that a police officer was fired at by the suspects. At around 8.30pm last night, police responded to a shooting that took place on South... Read more of this article

Photos: Pre-Christmas Fashion Show In Hamilton

Models aged two and up, showcased the latest styles on Saturday [Dec 6], as a Pre-Christmas Fashion Show was held in the Washington Mall. Hosted by the International Modeling Academy, the fashion show featured clothes from A.S. Coopers Express and Kids, Pirates Port Adults and Kids, Jazzy, Sail on, and Sportseller, while Headway hairdressing Salon did... Read more of this article