Author Archive: Bernews1

Third Consecutive “Supermoon” In Night Sky

The final “supermoon” of the summer graced the skies last night, with the full moon completing a celestial triple play of consecutive supermoons over the past three months. The moon reached its full phase when it reached the spot in the sky opposite from the sun, which occurred on Monday at 10:38pm Bermuda time, Space.com reports. The full... Read more of this article

Sailing: Granaway Deep Fitted Dinghy Results

The final round of the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Association’s 2014 season racing was held in the Granaway Deep this weekend. Challenger II skippered by Owen Siese won the 400th Anniversary Cup over Contest III skippered by Peter Miller, while Victory IV skippered by Mark Soares won the Jubilee Cup defeating Elizabeth II skippered by Jon Nicholls. Challenger... Read more of this article

Allied World To Pay $0.225 Quarterly Dividend

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG as approved a quarterly dividend equal to $0.225 per share payable on October 2, 2014 to shareholders of record on September 23, 2014. The company’s transfer agent will make dividend payments in United States dollars. The amount of the payment in Swiss francs will be based on the USD/CHF exchange rate... Read more of this article

Two Women Given Conditional Discharges

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 8], two women were granted Conditional Discharges after admitted fighting on Front Street. 18-year-old student Shauntia Brimmer and 24-year-old mother Jazmin Simmons both plead guilty to fighting near the junction of Parliament and Front Street in the early hours of 6th September 2014. The Prosecutor... Read more of this article

Two Juveniles Arrested, Released On Bail

“Two juveniles were arrested on Friday, September 5th in connection with counterfeit currency offences and subsequently released on police bail pending further inquiries,” a police spokesperson said. “The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise businesses and their staff as well as residents to be vigilant regarding counterfeit... Read more of this article

Walton Brown To Run For Opposition Leader

[Updated: Walton Brown confirms he will seek the leadership position] The PLP’s Annual Delegates Conference is scheduled for October 23rd, and the positions of Leader and Deputy Leader will be up for election. Marc Bean is presently the leader of the PLP, with Derrick Burgess serving as Deputy Leader, and speculation exists that both positions... Read more of this article

17 Year Old Arrested After Attempted Robbery

A 17 year old male was arrested in connection with an attempted robbery on the Railway Trail in Warwick on Sunday evening, that saw the suspect brandish what the police termed a “bladed article” at the 47 year old victim, who was injured in the incident. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:30pm on Sunday, September 7th first responders... Read more of this article

TechAwards Nomination Process Underway

The Ministry of Education and Business Development announced the launch of the Technology Innovation Awards nomination process for 2014, which allows locals to nominate businesses in the Innovation of the Year, Innovative Youth Program of the Year, Mobile Application of the Year and People’s Choice category. Dr. Grant Gibbons, Minister of Education... Read more of this article

Man Pleads Guilty: Riding JetSki While Impaired

A 29 year old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [Sept 8] where he pleaded guilty to driving a jetski whilst impaired in the Mangrove Bay area on 3rd August 2014, the date of the Non-Mariners Race. Police evidence as read out to Magistrate Juan Wolffe was that Marine Police had seen Kinte Smith on a jetski in an area where there were many swimmers,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Win Five Medals In Costa Rica

[Updated] Bermuda’s National Wushu Team will arrive back on the island with a total of five medals after having made a strong showing at the 10th Pan American Wushu Championships in Costa Rica. Reyel Bowen and Jermal Woolridge both won gold medals, and Sentwali Woolridge also captured a gold medal when he defeated Marcus Sehatin from Brazil. Talia... Read more of this article

Rebecca Middleton Documentary Airs On TV

The Investigation Discovery’s television show Murder in Paradise – Stranger Danger aired on Saturday [Sept 6], focusing on the murder of Canadian visitor Rebecca Middleton [pictured] in July 1996. The 17 year old was raped and killed while vacationing on the island, and the handling of the case has been widely criticized both locally and... Read more of this article

Photos: Students First Day Back To School

[Updating with photos] Bermuda’s students returned to school this morning [Sept 8], with the crowds of children including both little ones enjoying their very first day at “big school” and older students returning to their studies following the conclusion of summer break. The Bernews cameraman visited a few schools his morning’s... Read more of this article