Author Archive: Bernews1

Bermuda Swimmers To Compete In Mexico

The qualifying list of Bermuda’s swimmers that will take part in the Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games in Veracruz, Mexico has been announced. The CAC Games will be held November 14th – 30th, with five Bermuda swimmers set to take to the blocks. Lisa Blackburn, will compete in the 100m breaststroke, while two-time Olympian Roy-Allan Burch... Read more of this article

BCB Announce U13 National Academy Trials

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is holding U13 trials for cricketers born on or after September 1, 2001. “To register, please contact the BCB on 292 8958 or email info@cricket.bm and provide your name, date of birth, email and contact number,” a spokesperson said. “These are open trials, however, the following players have been identified... Read more of this article

Shooting In Southampton, 17 Year Old Injured

[Updated: Police confirm that a 17 year old was shot at a residence in Southampton at around 10pm, with the suspects said to be two men on a motorcycle. The victim is being treated at KEMH for what the police said are "believed to be non life threatening injuries" to his lower extremities.] At approximately 10.00pm this evening [Sept 22], emergency... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of Mark Whayman

[Updated: Police have now confirmed the death of 53 year old Mark Whayman.] Late last night [Sept 21] a sailboat with seven people onboard ran aground in Castle Harbour, and according to a statement from the BMOC, the skipper dove into the water and knocked himself unconscious. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene and the injured man was... Read more of this article

Man Denies Prowling, Remanded In Custody

A 53 year old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 22], where he was remanded into custody after denying a charge of prowling. David Fubler pleaded not guilty to prowling about a Euclid Avenue house on 21st September 2014. Prosecutor Susan Mulligan told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that the Crown objected to bail, and Mr Fubler was... Read more of this article

PLP Annual Banquet To Be Held On Oct 25th

The PLP will hold their 47th Annual Delegates Banquet on Saturday, October 25th at The Fairmont Southampton, with the Keynote Address set to be delivered by Mr. Frederick Morton Jr. A statement from the party said, “The Progressive Labour Party invites all members, supporters and friends to attend our 47th Annual Delegates Banquet, to be held... Read more of this article

100 Years Ago: First Bermudian Dies In WWI

[Written by Larry Burchall] William Edmund Smith, a black Bermudian, joined the Royal Navy, left Bermuda, and sailed into Bermuda history. He was the first Bermudian to die in World War One. He died exactly one hundred years ago today, 22nd September 1914. William was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Felix Smith and Emma Jane Smith of Sandy’s Parish.... Read more of this article

Tai Home Spa Introduces Aveda Skin Care

The Tai Home Spa on Laffan Street has recently introduced Aveda Skin Care as its primary skin care line. Based on the 5,000-year-old Indian healing tradition of Ayurveda, Aveda’s Elemental Nature products primarily use natural materials to restore balance and the skin’s beauty. Aveda products are currently used and sold in more than 8,000 spas and... Read more of this article

Driver Arrested After Collision Scene Crash

A 26 year old man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving this weekend, following an incident which saw a car driver smash into a motorcycle which had already been in a collision with another cycle. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:30am on Saturday, September 20th first responders attended a reported collision involving a motorcycle... Read more of this article

Cricket T20: St. David’s & Willow Cuts Win

In this weekend’s cricket action, Willow Cuts defeated Tuff Dogs, St. David’s defeated Flatt’s Victoria, while St. George’s did not show up for their matches against Cleveland County and Bailey’s Bay. Willow Cuts Win by 3 Wickets: Tuff Dogs 129/7 Willow Cuts 130/7 At the Somerset Cricket Club, Tuff Dogs won the toss and elected to... Read more of this article

BFA Premier & First Division Weekend Results

The 2014/15 football season is fully underway, with a host of matches taking place islandwide over the weekend. First Division: Boulevard Blazers 3 – St. David’s 0 At the Police Field, the Boulevard Blazers went in front against visiting St. David’s in the 42nd minute when Dunn-ya Taylor found the back of the net. Tiaevince Douglas made it... Read more of this article

New Membership Options At Tucker’s Point

Tucker’s Point Club is offering new price structures for membership starting this September, with initiation fees being waived and memberships customized to fit each individual’s needs. Through the years, the property has survived many changes and challenges, and the evolution for the Tucker’s Point Golf, Beach & Tennis Club continues as they... Read more of this article