Author Archive: Bernews1

North Village Win Coronita Charity Cup

North Village are the 2014/15 Coronita Charity Cup Champions after defeating Tuff Dogs 4-2 on Friday [Sept 26] at the BAA Field. The North Village Rams got goals from Ralph Bean Jr., Javon Washington, Jawan Thomas and Aljame Zuill as they defeated the Corona League Defending Champions Tuff Dogs 4 – 2 to open the 2014/15 Corona League Season. Kevin... Read more of this article

Motorcycle Chase, Shots Fired, Car Crashes

[Updated with video. Police confirm that suspects on a motorcycle shot at a man driving a car in the Southampton area, resulting in the vehicle crashing into a wall. The incident started in the Tee Street, Devonshire area, with the suspects — described as two men on a motorcycle dressed in white — chasing the car until it crashed in Southampton.... Read more of this article

Cricket Postponed: ‘Heightened Security Risk’

The Bermuda Cricket Board has postponed tomorrow’s [Sept 28] T20 and U17 All-Star game, citing a “heightened security risk, subsequent to recent incidents.” In a statement sent out this evening, the BCB said, “Due to advice regarding a heightened security risk, subsequent to recent incidents, the Lindos T20 and the BF&M U17... Read more of this article

St George’s: “Most Beautiful Coastal Towns”

St. George’s has been named as one of the “Most Beautiful Coastal Towns” in the October issue of Travel + Leisure magazine, which described the east end town by saying, “The Town of Saint George dates back to the early 17th century. “Today, you can visit St. Peter’s, the oldest Anglican church in the Western Hemisphere,... Read more of this article

Video: Wells Scores Twice In Huddersfield Win

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored twice today [Sept 27] as Huddersfield Town defeated Millwall 2-1 in the Championship League match-up at John Smith’s Stadium. Wells opened the scoring in the 36th minute to put Huddersfield up 1-0, and then Millwall scored in the 40th minute to pull even, and the two teams went into the half-time... Read more of this article

Reggie Lambe Makes First Start For Mansfield

Bermudian footballer Reggie Lambe made his first start for English League Two side Mansfield Town as they took on Stevenage today [Sept 27] at the Lamex Stadium. The 23 year old midfielder signed with the club earlier this month, and made his debut for the team on September 20th, coming on in the 74th minute of their 3-2 victory over Carlisle United.... Read more of this article

OBA Respond To PLP’s Criticism On Travel

The trip to New York City was “part of the Government’s work to re-establish Bermuda’s profile in overseas tourism and business markets, a profile diminished in recent years because of the mishandling of Bermuda Tourism marketing and antagonistic government attitudes,” the One Bermuda Alliance said. The OBA was responding to criticism... Read more of this article

Stricken Jet Ski Towed To Shore By Punt

The series of marine incidents continues, this time seeing a stricken jet ski towed ashore after running into issues on Friday evening [Sept 26] in the Mangrove Bay area in Sandys. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda receives a 911 call from a member of the public who reports hearing a Jet Skier calling... Read more of this article

Philip Micallef Appointed New Air Malta CEO

Philip Micallef — the former CEO of the Bermuda Regulatory Authority — has been named the new CEO of Air Malta. Commenting on this appointment Air Malta Chairperson, Maria Micallef said, “Philip has all the qualities and experience required to take this company forward and will officially take up the post on the 13th October 2014. “The... Read more of this article

57 Year Old Man Charged With Sex Offences

A 57 year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 26] where he faced charges alleging sexual offences involving children. The charges alleged that he touched a child for sexual purposes, invited a child to touch him, and intruded on the privacy of another child. The Court heard the children allegedly involved were under 12 years old,... Read more of this article

PLP: Pre-Certification Is Potentially Dangerous

[Updated] “Notwithstanding the urgent need to reduce healthcare costs, with diagnostic imaging only amounting to less than 2% of health care costs, the OBA plan to move forward with pre-certification is an unnecessary and potentially dangerous practice,” Shadow Health Minister Kim Wilson said. Ms. Wilson added,”Forcing patients to... Read more of this article

Submarine Crew Member Brought To Bermuda

Yesterday morning [Sept 25] a U.S. Navy submarine came approximately three miles east of Bermuda to transfer a crew member. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “A US Navy Submarine calls to the Deep Draught Position approximately 3 miles east of the Island. The submarine calls to conduct a crew member transfer on humanitarian... Read more of this article