Author Archive: Bernews1

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

Police: Saturday’s Incident Started In St David’s

Saturday’s incident started back in St. David’s as the bike was following the car, which took detours around various roads, before eventually crashing in Southampton, Superintendent Martin Weekes said today [Sept 29]. The car crashed into a wall in Southampton at around 5.40pm following gunshots being fired into the car, and at that time,... Read more of this article

Video: Several People Injured, Arrests Made

The police held a press conference today [Sept 29] to provide information about an altercation on Front Street this morning at around 3.30am, which has left several people injured, including one person in the ICU, with what the police describe as serious injuries from a stabbing. The police said they have a “number of people in custody”... Read more of this article

Shadow Minister Questions Status Of CCTV

[Updated] The Opposition has called on Premier Michael Dunkley to advise the public of the status of CCTV, saying that while they “know that it may not catch every incident, if not operational then it will not catch any.” Earlier this year it was announced that a new CCTV system would be implemented, which will consist of 150 cameras island-wide,... Read more of this article

Dickinson, Young Win St. David’s Cup Regatta

Stephen Dickinson and Pat Young are the 2014 St. David’s Cup Regatta Comet Race winners with action taking place off the East End Mini Yacht Club in the St. George’s Harbour this weekend. Dickinson and Young finished the four race series with 3 points after recording 3 wins and a 4th. Scott Fox and his crew Wesley Tucker finished second with 5 points... Read more of this article

Bermuda Karting Club Sunday Racing Results

The Bermuda Karting Club’s 2014/15 season continued at the Bermuda Moto Sports Park in Southside on Sunday [Sept 28]. Scott Barnes competing in the TAG Senior Class once again won two of the three races in the Class, while David Barbosa won the other race in the Class. During the TAG Junior Class racing Ryan Lopes won all three races, with Ryan Lopes... Read more of this article

Terceira & Kay Taplin Compete In Portugal

Bermuda’s Jillian Terceira continued competing in the Vilamoura Champions Tour in Portugal, she was joined on Day Three by Kay Taplin. Taplin competed in one Class and Terceira competed in three Classes. Taplin and Navantus competed in the 1.10-1.15m Table A against the Clock Class, they recorded a time of 76.53 and they had 6 Penalty Fault Points... Read more of this article

Football: PDL, First & Premier Division Results

In First, Premier and Premier Development League football action this weekend, the winners included X-Roads, Devonshire Colts, Boulevard Blazers, North Village Rams, Young Men Social Club, PHC Zebras, Robin Hood and Somerset Trojans. Premier Development League: BAA 2 – St. George’s Colts 2 After a scoreless first half, Kolours Wolffe-Madeiros... Read more of this article

“If You Know Something, Say Something”

“Yesterday’s events were shocking and the community will be justifiably concerned at such violence,” Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said today, adding that anyone with any information should contact the Bermuda Police Service or CrimeStoppers. The Premier was speaking after yesterday’s incident, which... Read more of this article

High Demand For Free PGA Golf Tickets

The complimentary offer for Bermuda residents to attend this year’s PGA Grand Slam of Golf has created an increased demand for tickets, the PGA of America said today [Sept 28]. Additional tickets were rushed to the island last week to match the demand officials are seeing ahead of October’s season-ending tournament at Port Royal Golf Course. “This... Read more of this article

Flora Duffy Featured In Triathlete Magazine

The latest issue of Triathlete Magazine features an article on Bermuda’s Flora Duffy, who recently claimed a string of XTERRA victories in Utah, South Africa, Nevada, Australia and Alabama. The caption, written by Samantha Strong said, “After two heartbreaking Olympic experiences, including a DNF in Beijing in 2008 and a crash and mechanical... Read more of this article