Author Archive: Bernews1

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

Ben Ainslie: Bermuda Is Better For The Purists

“There are pros and cons to each as far as hosting the actual America’s Cup is concerned. Bermuda is probably better for the purists with San Diego offering more commercial potential,” Sir Ben Ainslie said in a column for the UK’s Telegraph. The elite sailor also said that the venue for 2017 — which will be either Bermuda or... Read more of this article

Smith Scores In Kemi Kings Win Over KPV

Bermuda’s Jonte Smith scored the first goal of the game on Saturday [Sept 20], as his Kemi Kings team romped to a 3 – 1 win over KPV in the Finnish pro league. Smith opened the scoring in the 25th minute, it was a lead that the Kemi Kings held until the half-time break. Four minutes into the second half the Kemi Kings lead was doubled as Sasa... Read more of this article

Trott Earns NAC Defensive Player Of Week

The North Atlantic Conference [NAC] has announced weekly honours and Bermuda’s Winston Trott has been named defensive player of the week. Trott attends Thomas College, and the school’s website said, “Trott recorded eight saves in the shutout over Bates College on Wednesday, winning 1-0. Trott was tested on back to back saves on point... Read more of this article

Bermuda Serves As Backdrop In New Thriller

Bermuda serves as the backdrop for new novel dubbed Thirty Two Degrees North, which sees an Eastern European secret agent trying to steal the technology behind a high-tech communication system deep under the Atlantic Ocean. Written by author Austin K. Thomas, the book’s official description says, “When Kevin Sinclair is hired by his client... Read more of this article

Locals Describe “What Peace Means To Me”

In order to mark International Peace Day, Imagine Bermuda held a reception this afternoon [Sept 21] for stakeholders who have made some contribution to the cross-community conversation on ”What Peace Means to Me”. Glenn Fubler of Imagine Bermuda said, “The gathering took place with the collaboration of Brown & Co/ BUZZ and we appreciate... Read more of this article

Audio: Shijuan’s Friends Release Tribute Song

Friends of the late Shijuan Mungal have produced a song in his memory, with Dj Fury, Storma and Cire releasing a tribute track “Shi World” in memory of the 16-year-old. Set to the same beat as Juelz Santana’s “I Can Feel It In The Air,” the song’s lyrics start out saying, “There comes a time when everyone leaves... Read more of this article

AAD To Mark “Dementia Awareness Week”

A Bermuda-registered charity is marking “Dementia Awareness Week” starting today [Sept 21], with a host of events to focus community attention on Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Kicking off today on World Alzheimer’s Day, Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia [AAD] has organised screenings of two acclaimed documentaries, a... Read more of this article

Videos & Results: Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon

The 26th Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon was held on Saturday [Sept 20] with junior triathletes aged 7 – 15 taking part in the swim, bike and run competition. The Iron Kids Triathlon began in 1988 as a Gibbons Company event and was held at Shelly Bay Beach, and is now hosted by Clarien at Clearwater. The event includes two competitive categories: 1]... Read more of this article

MP Cole Simons Visits With Cayman Premier

According to the Cayman Islands Government website, MP Cole Simons recently visited with Cayman Premier Alden McLaughlin. The post on their official website said, “Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin visited with Bermuda Government Leader in the House and Government Whip Mr. N.H. Cole Simons, JP, MP, left, at the Legislative Assembly on Monday.” Photo... Read more of this article

Day #4 Results: Team Squash Championships

The KPMG team of Andy Boyce, Colin Couper and Ryan Faries came away with the 2014 Bermuda Blueprinting Team Squash Championships title as the competition came to an end at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club last night [Sept 20]. The KPMG team defeated the team of Beckett and Laird Simmons as well as Ben Bramlett who made up the team The Service... Read more of this article

Robin Hood & Somerset Trojans Draw 1-1

The second Premier Division League match of the 2014/15 season kicked off at the BAA Field last night [Sept 20] with Robin Hood and Somerset Trojans playing to a 1-1 draw. After a scoreless first half the visiting Somerset Trojans went ahead in the 63rd minute when Kirt Brown got on the end of a long kick from his goalkeeper Shaquille Bean and he beat... Read more of this article