Author Archive: Bernews1

Three People Arrested, Shooting In Pembroke

[Updating: At 4:25pm there was a shooting in the Mount Hill area. It does not appear that anyone was injured, and three people have been arrested in connection the incident.] At sometime around 4.30pm today [Nov 13] there was another shooting in the Pembroke area, with reports saying it occurred in the Mount Hill area. This follows after the two shootings... Read more of this article

Bermuda Flag Raised At CAC Games In Mexico

Bermuda’s flag was raised as part of the start of the XXII Central American & Caribbean [CAC] Games in Veracruz, Mexico. The Games Opening Ceremony is scheduled to take place in the coming days, and the Flag Raising Ceremony is to recognize member countries taking part in the Games. Attending on behalf of Bermuda was the Chef-de-Mission Donna... Read more of this article

Minister Richards Banking Trip Cost $2,220.11

The Government’s webpage providing the costs of Minister’s travel has been updated again, this time showing a $2,220.11 cost for Finance Minister Bob Richard’s trip to attend the 2014 G30 International Banking Seminar in Washington, DC. The trip took place from Saturday, October 11, 2014 to Monday, October 13, 2014, and the website... Read more of this article

Video: Police Update Following Two Shootings

Three of the victims from last night’s shooting remain in hospital, while one person has been released, the police said today, adding that the injuries sustained by all the victims are not believed to be life threatening. The police held a press conference to provide an update following the two shooting yesterday; the first shooting took place... Read more of this article

Video: Ariel Sands Groundbreaking & Concept

[Updated with videos] Groundbreaking for the new $85 million Ariel Sands project is underway this morning [Nov 12] with actor Michael Douglas, Premier Michael Dunkley, Minister of Economic Development and Education Dr. Grant Gibbons, Minister of Tourism & Transport Shawn Crockwell, and Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy in attendance. Earlier this... Read more of this article

Photos: 2014 Remembrance Day Parade

The Remembrance Day Parade saw crowds line Front Street on Monday [Nov 11] to pay their respects to the Bermudians who served in the two World Wars of the 20th century and other conflicts, many of whom did not return home after making the ultimate sacrifice And Bermuda war veterans, the oldest of whom served in the Second World War, got a standing ovation... Read more of this article

Remembering The Life Of The ‘Ocean Vet’

[Written by John Manderson] Where do I begin? How do I find the words? How do you even begin to describe the impact that one person can have not on your own life, but on an entire country? A man larger than life, who gave 110% all the time, his energy, focus and drive completely infectious. You could not spend any time around Neil without your sprits... Read more of this article

Bermuda Photo Wins Conyers Competition

More than 100 entries from across the company were received in this year’s Conyers 2015 Calendar Photograph Search Contest. and photos were judged based on creativity, technical quality and suitability for the Firm’s 2015 Calendar. A photo taken at dawn showing Hamilton Harbour —by Michael Swain, Head of Codan Management Ltd. in the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Frameworks To Present Custom Made Show

Frameworks is getting set to present “Custom Made,” the presentation of a collection of pieces from various artists, all framed by Frameworks and ready to be shown at the collaborative fundraising show. The show will open on November 21 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm at the Bermuda Society of Arts and run through December 10, 2014. Admission is free. A spokesperson... Read more of this article

Four Men Injured In Shooting In Somerset

[Updated: Police confirm that there was a shooting outside Somerset Cricket Club, and said that four men were injured] Following the shooting in Devonshire earlier today [Nov 11], we are now receiving reports there has been another shooting, with unofficial reports indicating that this one took place a few minutes ago in Sandys. Details are limited... Read more of this article

Shooting In Devonshire, No One Injured

[Updating] At sometime around 4.30pm today there was a firearm incident in the area by the National Sports Centre in Devonshire. Police have confirmed the incident, and said they will release additional details shortly… we will update as able. Update 5.41pm: Some of the emergency service personnel are slowly leaving the scene now…we expect... Read more of this article

Dr Neil Burnie Dies In Marine Incident

[Updated] Police have confirmed that a man died during what they said was a “marine accident” in the waters off of Horseshoe Bay today [Nov 11]. Police are expected to release further details later today, and we will update as able. Update 2.14pm: The police have just officially named the victim as Dr. Neil Burnie, who was a well-known... Read more of this article