Author Archive: Bernews1

Results: Day #4 Squash Club Championships

The fifth night of the 2014 BCS-IBM Club Championships at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club saw semi=finals take place. Nick Kyme, who far surpassed his father’s record of 7 titles, reached the final as he is looking to add a 14th to his name, Kyme defeated Anthony Fellows in straight sets 11-9, 11-9, 12-10. Three-time winner Laura Robinson... Read more of this article

Jillian Terceira Concludes Competing In Belgium

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira concluded competing in her second indoor competition of the season, competing in Belgium, where she competed in two classes on the final day. Terceira and Lakvels finished 47th, while taking part in the 1.30m Table A against the clock Class. The pair clocked a time of 59.35 and they had 16 Penalty Fault Points. During... Read more of this article

Manager Departs, Reggie Lambe Gets Chances

Paul Cox’s departure as manager has seen Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe finally able to burst onto the scene at Mansfield Town this week, the Mansfield local press has reported. The Bermudian midfielder was signed by the team in September, however has not been heavily featured in the team’s lineup. However, as Chad.co.uk reports, “Last weekend... Read more of this article

Tributes Paid To Businessman Fernance Perry

This morning [Nov 28] in the House of Assembly, MPs paid tribute to businessman Fernance Perry, who passed away yesterday. Best known for his involvement with the Bermuda Broadcasting Company and the “Piggly Wiggly” grocery stores, Mr Perry also worked with various good causes, and was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Explains Work Permit Policy Delay

[Updated with video] Saying he was somewhat disappointed that the start of the new work permit policy is delayed, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said he is more concerned about getting this work permit policy right from the outset in order to ensure it assists business and benefits qualified Bermudians in the work place through job retention and... Read more of this article

Bermuda To Recognize World AIDS Day

Monday December 1 is World AIDS Day, and to recognize the day the Department of Health is inviting members of the public to join them at City Hall on Monday from 5:30pm until 7pm for their ‘Rock Red’ Zumba Party, where participants are invited to wear red clothing to show support for those living with HIV/AIDS. There are approximately 300 persons... Read more of this article

UK Assessments Of Military Threat To Territories

The UK Ministry of Defence “undertakes regular assessments of potential military threats to all overseas territories to ensure that we retain an appropriate level of defensive capability to address any such threats,” the British Minister of State told the UK Parliament on Tuesday [Nov 25]. Bermuda is one of 14 British Overseas Territories... Read more of this article

Basketball: Thunder Cats, Rim Rockers Win

A total of 190 points were scored as the CellOne Island Basketball League continued inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium with a Men’s Double-Header. The Thunder Cats defeated the Fly Boys United 69 – 64. Jason Lowe led the Thunder cats to victory with a game high 29 points, while Jaren Haley scored 28 points for the Fly Boys United. In the nightcap... Read more of this article

Live Blog Updates: 2014 Black Friday Sales

[Updating] The island’s retailers are offering a host of special sales for Black Friday, with some stores set to open at 4.00am on Friday [Nov 28], a few at midnight, while iClick beat the morning rush by opening at 8.00pm this evening. We will bring you updates throughout Black Friday, and in the meantime you can view our list of specials and... Read more of this article

PLP To Host Town Hall On Airport Project

The Progressive Labour Party will be hosting a Town Hall meeting to discuss the circumstances surrounding the airport redevelopment on Tuesday, December 2 at Francis Patton School. Earlier this month, the Government announced they had reached an agreement with the Canadian Commercial Corporation [CCC] to build a new airport terminal building. Finance... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Shoppers At Black Friday Sales

Despite the inclement weather last night which saw rain accompanied by thunder, locals lined up in Hamilton ready to snap up bargains, and the Black Friday shopping frenzy was in full swing this morning [Nov 28]. Stores including Digicel, Annex Toys, Brown & Co, The Phoenix, and P Tech opened at 4.00am, with Gibbons Company and Pulp & Circumstance... Read more of this article

Chewstick Moving From Elliot Street Premises

The Chewstick Foundation said that it will cease operations in its present location on Court and Elliot Street effective December 1, 2014. The group said, “The announcement follows the expiration and subsequent vacate notice from their current landlord, who has had his hand forced due to an ailing real estate economy and severe financial challenges... Read more of this article