Author Archive: Bernews1

Over 140 Experts Attend Interpol Meeting

Child protection and victim identification specialists from around the world gathered at an Interpol conference in Bermuda to exchange best practice and information that could potentially uncover links between investigations of child sexual abuse worldwide. The five-day [29 September to 3 October] Interpol Specialists Group on Crimes Against Children... Read more of this article

Rugby League: Police, Mariners, Teachers Win

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s League Season continued at the National Sports Center this weekend with double headers in both the Men’s and Ladies Divisions. Ladies Division Police defeated the Renegades 4 – 1, Police got tries from LaReine Prinsloo, Isabel Van Der Westhuizen, Mika Tomita and Erica McArthur, while Laura Holdsworth scored the... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: “Passion In Art” Reception

Gibbons Company and the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA] hosted the opening reception for the Gibbons Passion in Art on Friday [Oct 3], with the two entities combining to showcase some of the island’s talented artists. 16 artists were given Gibbons Store windows to showcase their work, and the artist’s pieces can be viewed in Gibbons Company,... Read more of this article

Results & Videos: Women’s 5K Road Race

Ashley Estwanik ran to victory in this morning’s [Oct 5] Partner Re Women’s 5K road race, which started and finished at the Botanical Gardens. Estwanik led from start to finish as she crossed the line in a time of 18:45, Victoria Fiddick finished second recording a time of 20:10, and Deon Breary finished third clocking 20:19. 2 minute video... Read more of this article

Aviation Pioneer Geraldine Mock Dies At 88

Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock — the first woman to fly solo around the world — has died at the age of 88, some 50 years after her history making journey, which included a stop in Bermuda. Mrs. Mock flew a single engine Cessna 180 christened the Spirit of Columbus, which was affectionately dubbed “Charlie,” and jointly owned... Read more of this article

Tyler Smith Wins Two Medals In Suriname

‎[Updated] Tyler Smith powered his way to a second place finish, claiming the silver medal in the individual time trial at the 2014 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships being held Paramaribo, Suriname. Also competing in the same category as Tyler Smith was Christian Oatley, who finished 13th, while Gabriella Arnold placed 7th in the Girls category. In... Read more of this article

Coast Guard Rescue Man On Bubble Journey

[Updated with video & audio] A man attempting to travel from Miami to Bermuda in a bubble that allows him to run on water was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard today [Oct 4], after reportedly being found floating in the bubble, disoriented and asking for directions to Bermuda. Athlete Reza Baluchi had planned to make the Miami to Bermuda trip —... Read more of this article

Bank Foundation Donate $10,000 To PHC

The Bank of Bermuda Foundation has donated $10,000 to PHC, which will be spread through out the PHC programs and assist the “Going Home” project. A statement from PHC said netball, football, cricket, softball and majorettes will all benefit from the support of Bank of Bermuda Foundation. PHC also launched the “Going Home” project in August of... Read more of this article

31 Yr Old Man Injured In Two Vehicle Collision

A 31 year old Paget man was injured when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car in Southampton on Friday evening. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:30am on Friday, October 3rd first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Rebecca Road. “It appears that... Read more of this article

Video: “X Factor” Bermuda Show Preview

The “X Factor” segment featuring Bermuda will be aired on UK television this evening [Oct 3], with the show’s producers releasing a short preview clip online earlier today. The promo text for today’s episode on the official X Factor website says, “As the only X Factor Judge to have won the show with a group, Tulisa is probably... Read more of this article

2 Hr Video: Craig Simmons Economics Lecture

Last night [Oct 2] Bermuda College Senior Economics Lecturer Craig Simmons spoke about Bermuda’s economy, delivering a lecture — “Our Economic Pie: When 10% is More Than 90%” -– which focused on Bermuda’s economic inequalities. The lecture lasted for approximately two hours, with Mr. Simmons covering various aspects of the economy. “We... Read more of this article