Author Archive: Bernews1

Videos: PLP, OBA Candidates After Bye-Election

The PLP’s Jamahl Simmons won the bye-election in Constituency #33 Sandys South this evening [Nov 18], defeating the OBA’s Georgia Marshall, winning 462 votes [58.18%] to the OBA’s 326 [41.05%], with 6 spoiled ballots [0.75%]. Mr. Simmons holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and began... Read more of this article

Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Ship Cancels Visit

The Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship was scheduled to arrive in Bermuda tomorrow [Nov 19], however has cancelled their planned visit to Bermuda due to “unfavourable trans-Atlantic weather” delaying the departure from Southampton, U.K. According to this year’s cruise ship schedule, the Celebrity Eclipse was scheduled to make two calls... Read more of this article

Paget Traffic Lights Out Of Order [Now Fixed]

[Updated] The Paget traffic lights are currently out of order due to a temporary electricity outage in the area, and a police officer is stationed in the area to direct traffic. A police spokesperson said, “The motoring public is advised that the Paget traffic lights are currently out of order due to a temporary electricity outage in the area. “As... Read more of this article

Collision Involving Police Car & Water Truck

A police car responding to an incident with its emergency equipment activated was involved in a collision with a water truck yesterday morning, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:15am on Monday, November 17th a two vehicle collision occurred on Somerset Road in Sandys parish, near the junction with West Side Road. “Initial... Read more of this article

Action Taken To Avoid Milk Supply Shortage

The Government, with assistance from members of the private sector, has “averted the potential for a shortage in Bermuda’s milk supply by intervening to ensure both the sale of the assets and the continued operation of the defunct Outerlea Farm,” the Government said today. A spokesperson said, “The farm, operating under the business... Read more of this article

Witness Appeal: Robbery At Sandys Laundrette

Police are appealing for witnesses to yesterday’s robbery of the laundrette in Sandys parish. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries are ongoing into a reported theft from a laundrette in the plaza adjacent to The Market Place in Sandys parish that occurred around 2:55pm Monday, November 17th. “Apparently two unarmed male offenders... Read more of this article

Two Suspects Rob Launderette In Sandys

Two individuals robbed a launderette in Sandys this afternoon [Nov 17], the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “At 2:55pm today, Police attended an incident that took place at Launderette in the plaza adjacent to The Market Place in Sandys parish. It appears that two individuals entered the premises, made demands of money and escaped... Read more of this article

Motorcyclist Sustains Minor Injuries In Collision

A 43 year old Devonshire man sustained minor injuries when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car in Warwick on Saturday. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:30pm on Saturday, November 15th first responders were dispatched to a reported collision at the junction of Middle Road and Longford Road in Warwick. “It appears that a... Read more of this article

Three People Abandon Sailboat After Fire

Three people onboard the sailboat Wooden Heart abandonded the vessel following a fire on the boat, as it was located approximately 240 nautical miles north of Bermuda. The three survivors were picked up by the M/V AM Zenica, and are now en route to Croatia. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda receives a telephone... Read more of this article

Stephen Catlin Elected New ABIR Chair

Stephen Catlin, Catlin Group Limited CEO, has been elected chair of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2015. Mr. Catlin succeeds XL Group plc CEO Mike McGavick who completes his two-year term December 31, 2014. Elected as First Deputy Chair was Costas Miranthis, President and CEO of PartnerRe... Read more of this article

Miss Bermuda Leaves For Miss World Contest

Miss Bermuda Lillian Lightbourn left the island this morning [Nov 17] to head to the United Kingdom to represent Bermuda in the Miss World Pageant, where she will join representatives from over 100 nations in the competition, with the finals set to take place on December 14th. According to the Miss World website, “For a little over 3 weeks, the... Read more of this article

Collision Causes Traffic Delays In Sandys

As of 9.48am this morning [Nov 17] there are traffic delays in the Sound View Road, Sandys parish area due to a reported three vehicle collision involving a water truck, police car and bus. A police spokesperson said, “There are currently traffic delays in the Sound View Road, Sandys parish area due to a reported three vehicle collision that occurred... Read more of this article