Author Archive: Bernews1

Both Woolridges Win Medals In Indonesia

Both Bermuda fighters — Sentwali Woolridge and Jermal Woolridge — have captured medals at the 7th Sanda World Cup in Indonesia, with Sentwali winning silver, while Jermal won bronze. Sentwali Woolridge defeated Achraf Haddadi from Tunisia with a TKO result. Woolridge lost the first round, but he came back strong in the second round forcing... Read more of this article

Petition Calls For Change To Dogs/Beach Laws

An online petition has been launched calling Warwick Long Bay to be “allocated year round for dogs and horses to be allowed to free of leash laws.” The petition text said, “The nonsense of dogs being banned from all our beaches for much of the year [on a leash or not!!] is unfair to both dogs/horses and their owners – instead... Read more of this article

Murder Charge: Prince Edness Found Not Guilty

[Updated with video] The jury has returned a verdict in the Prince Edness trial, finding him not guilty of the murder of Jason Lightbourne. Around 4am on 23rd July, 2006, 18 year old Mr. Lightbourne was behind the wheel of a white Daihatsu Charade sedan car traveling in a westerly direction on Ord Road in Paget when he was shot and killed. Mr Edness... Read more of this article

Silver Spirit Cruise Ship Docks In Hamilton

The Silver Spirit cruise ship sailed into Hamilton this morning [Nov 21], carrying an estimated 523 passengers and 370 crew. According to this year’s cruise ship schedule, the 642-foot long ship was scheduled to make two calls to Bermuda; the first in April stopping in St George’s and this visit to Hamilton. The island is now coming to the... Read more of this article

Man Charged With November 11th Shooting

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Nov 21], a 29-year-old man was charged in connection with the shooting outside the Somerset Cricket Club on November 11th, which saw four men injured. Germiko Williams faced a number of charges, including possessing a firearm and possessing ammunition. As the charges can only be heard in the Supreme Court,... Read more of this article

“Bermudians Passed Over For Employment”

[Updated with Minister's response] “Despite the parade of photo ops put out by the OBA, the issue of qualified, capable Bermudians being passed over for employment in favor of foreign workers continues to be too often experienced by Bermudians,” Shadow Minister for Labour Relations and Seniors Derrick Burgess said in a statement last night. Mr.... Read more of this article

AP Report Says Bermuda Selected For Cup

[Updated] “Bermuda has been picked over San Diego to host the 2017 America’s Cup, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press,” numerous international media outlets are reporting today. “The person spoke on condition of anonymity because defending champion Oracle Team USA, based in San Francisco, hasn’t... Read more of this article

Car Fire In Hamilton Parish, No One Injured

At approximately 11.00pm this evening [Nov 20], there was a car fire in the Radnor Road and North Shore area. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that no one was injured, and said the cause of the fire is under investigation. Lieutenant Colin Swan said that a fire truck from the Clearwater Fire Station attended the scene, and two firefighters... Read more of this article

Woolridges Weigh-In At World Cup In Indonesia

Jermal Woolridge and Sentwali Woolridge have both weighed in for the 7th Sanda World Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia, where both fighters will be representing Bermuda. Sentwali weighed in at 69.9kg and Jermal 108.4kg, both will have Round Robins which will see them fight twice. Jermal is set to face Omar Ali Ali Badr from Egypt on Thursday and Mostafa Khalatbari... Read more of this article

Video & Photos: Line Forms At Free Food Event

[Over 800 people served, updated with video + photos] With 30 more minutes until the doors open, a line has already formed outside the Four Star location in Flatts today [Nov 19], as locals flock to take advantage of “Free Food Wednesday.” Four Star previously announced that they will be holding “Free Food Wednesday” today at their... Read more of this article

PLP “Pleased To Welcome” Simmons To Team

“The Progressive Labour Party is pleased to welcome Mr. Jamahl Simmons to our Parliamentary Team as the Member of Parliament for Constituency 33, Sandys South,” a statement from the party said today [Nov 19]. “We are confident that Jamahl will play an integral role in our team in both the House of Assembly and in the community.” Mr.... Read more of this article

Planning: Paraquet Applies For Outdoor Seating

According to the latest listings from the Department of Planning, the Paraquet Restaurant on South Road on Paget has applied for planning permission for what the listing [PDF] said was “proposed interior renovations and additions to include outdoor seating at Paraquet Restaurant [resulting in additional seating for 25 patrons].” Related... Read more of this article