Author Archive: Bernews1

46 Year Old Troy Robinson Dies After Collision

[Updated] The police have confirmed that a 46 year old St. Georges man has died following a road traffic collision that took place yesterday [Sept 29] on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of a 46 year old St. Georges man who died as a result of a road traffic... Read more of this article

Video: Saltus To Host International Tournament

Saltus Grammar School is set to host a football tournament on October 16th–18th, with over 20 teams from overseas scheduled to attend, bringing hundreds of visitors to the island. Games will be played at the the National Sports Centre field, the Bermuda Football Association field, Bermuda Athletic Association field and Saltus field. The opening ceremony... Read more of this article

Blackburn Relocates, Aims For 2016 Olympics

Aiming to qualify for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, Lisa Blackburn has decided to relocate to Ottawa, Ontario and to focus solely on her swim training for the next 2 years. Having resigned from her full time professional position, Ms. Blackburn is now able to focus 100% on all of the necessary pillars of her sport. Ms. Blackburn said, “I... Read more of this article

Liquor ID Check Policy In Effect On Oct 1st

The Ministry of National Security are reminding the public that the Liquor License Amendment Act comes into effect on Wednesday 1st October 2014. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security in partnership with the Department of National Drug Control and CADA, launched a community awareness campaign to announce the enactment of the... Read more of this article

30 Year Old Man Admits Importing Cannabis

A 30 year old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [Sept 30] and was remanded into custody after pleading guilty to importing cannabis. Joshua Stovell was remanded into custody after pleading guilty to importing 679 grams of cannabis and possessing a grinder fitted for use with the controlled drug. The Crown offered no evidence on a charge that he... Read more of this article

Sandys South By-Election Set: November 18th

Governor George Fergusson issued a Writ giving notice that the Constituency #33 Sandys South by-election will be held on November 18th, with the Nomination day set for October 28th. The by-election follows the resignation of Terry Lister, who announced on September 23rd that he will be retiring from politics. Mr. Lister — who has represented Sandys... Read more of this article

15 Year Old Injured In Altercation At BFA Field

A 15 year old male was taken to the hospital on Friday evening following an altercation at a football match held at the BFA Field in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries into a reported disturbance that occurred in the Frog Lane, Devonshire area around 10:30pm Friday are ongoing. “Details remain limited at this time, however... Read more of this article

Yahoo: iPhone 6 “Warping” & Crystal Caves

The unlikely duo of Bermuda’s Crystal Caves and the new iPhone 6 have been featured by Yahoo Tech, in a story entitled, “How I Found Out About the iPhone 6 Bending ‘Problem,’ 200 Feet Below Ground in Bermuda.” The story, written by Technology Editor Jason Gilbert, said: “I am 200 feet underground, in a beautiful, 2 million-year-old... Read more of this article

Video: Lili Bermuda Perfume Launch In NY

A video has surfaced online showing the perfume launch held in New York on September 23rd, with the video highlighting the presence of actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, while providing a quick glimpse into the event. In September 1864, exactly 150 years ago, the Mary Celestia, a Civil War Blockade Runner sailing to Charleston, South Carolina, sank off the... Read more of this article

Pepsi ICC WCL Division 3 Fixtures Released

With just over three weeks to go the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League [WCL] Division 3, the International Cricket Council [ICC] announced the fixtures for the tournament, which will take place from 23 to 30 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bermuda, Nepal, Singapore, Uganda, USA and host Malaysia will lock horns in the eight-day tournament across three... Read more of this article

Cyclists To Represent Bermuda In Caribbean

[Updated] The Bermuda Bicycle Association has selected six athletes to represent the country at next month’s Elite Caribbean Cycling Championship in Puerto Rico. Commonwealth Games athletes Dominique Mayho and Nicole Mitchell will be joined by Darren Glasford, Mark Hatherley, Che’quan Richardson and Zoenique Williams for the competition which will... Read more of this article

Waterspouts Seen Off The East End Today

Waterspouts were seen in the east end earlier today [Sept 29], with a reader mailing in a photo saying that she say numerous waterspouts off St. David’s. The Bermuda Weather Service confirmed via social media that there were waterspouts off the east end today, and their forecast for today said, “Low pressure centered to the west of Bermuda... Read more of this article