Author Archive: Bernews1

BEPRO To Host “Living Green” Lunch ‘N Learn

Bermuda’s Emerging Professionals [BEPRO] will be holding its first summertime Lunch ‘N Learn entitled “Living Green” on Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 at the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce from 12pm to 1pm. All are welcome to come hear special guest speakers Stuart Hayward, Chief Advocacy Officer of BEST [Bermuda Environmental & Sustainability Taskforce],... Read more of this article

Celebrating 55th Anniversary: Theatre Boycott

Imagine Bermuda is calling on the community to celebrate the impact of the successful Theatre Boycott and reflect on its meaning today. A spokesperson said, “As we launch the celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the Success of the Theatre Boycott, Imagine Bermuda invites each resident to join in Reaching Out to our young people during the week... Read more of this article

Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Impaired Driving

A 37 year old St. Georges parish man was arrested this weekend on suspicion of impaired driving after being seen riding erratically in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:35am on Saturday, June 14th police officers on mobile patrol along Cavendish Road in Pembroke when they observed a motorcycle being ridden through the area in an... Read more of this article

Three People Arrested After Last Night’s Shooting

Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident last night [June 16] in Warwick, which saw shots fired at a jet ski. A police spokesperson said, “Police can now confirm 3 persons have been arrested in connection with the firearms incident that took place yesterday evening at a few minutes before 8pm at Darrell’s Wharf in... Read more of this article

MPs Ask Series Of Unusual “What If” Questions

[Updated] Friday’s sitting of the House of Assembly saw a number of unusual “what if” questions posed, including queries pertaining to being kicked out of a church for stealing while committing adultery, being beaten up after sleeping with a neighbour’s wife and buying marijuana. This exchange followed a motion brought by Independent... Read more of this article

Follow The Newport Bermuda Race Fleet Online

[Written by Talbot Wilson] The 49th Newport Bermuda Race is right around the corner. Home-based spectators can track their favorite yachts, skippers or crewmembers in the 635-mile ocean classic starting June 20 from Newport Rhode Island. All boats in the 2014 fleet will be provided with Yellowbrick tracking modules before the start. Bringing the competition... Read more of this article

Bus Service Resumes After Suspension

[Updating] There is some form of industrial action happening this morning [June 17], and it appears that bus drivers have downed tools. A quick check of the bus terminal shows that the normal morning hustle and bustle isn’t happening, with the terminal in near silence [pictured below]. Unofficial reports indicate the issue may have something to... Read more of this article

Premier Dunkley Visits Regiment Boat Troop

Premier and National Security Minister Michael Dunkley joined the Bermuda Regiment’s Boat Troop as they exercised their maritime role during their two weeks annual training. Mr Dunkley watched the Regiment’s sea-going soldiers chase and halt suspect vessels safely. Mr Dunkley said: “We got to watch them perform, see how they do their exercises... Read more of this article

Orioles Win Cal Ripken Season Championship

The YAO Cal Ripken League baseball regular season ended with the Orioles clinching the Season Championship with a close 7-5 win over the Phillies. The Orioles were led by Narsje Brokington, Liam McCue and Connor Somerville. The Orioles held off the surging Phillies, who were led by Finlay Turnbull and James Ives. These two teams meet again on Saturday... Read more of this article

Madison-Digicel Long Track Time Trial Results

The Bermuda Bicycle Association held the Madison-Digicel Long Track Time Trial where Madison-Digicel rider Dominique Mayho won the Open Male race clocking a time of 46:32.099. Winners Edge rider Mark Hatherley finished second with a time of 49:20.224 and his teammate Anthony Bartley finished third with a time of 49:38.097. Clocking a time of 49:10.454... Read more of this article

Premier, First Division Weekend Cricket Results

PHC, Flatt’s Victoria, Southampton Rangers,Somerset Cricket Club and St. David’s Cricket Club all recorded wins this weekend in the Bermuda Cricket Board’s First and Premier Division action. St. David’s Win by 6 Wickets: Willow Cuts 92 St. David’s Cricket Club 93/4 At Lord’s in St. David’s, Willow Cuts batted first and were bowled... Read more of this article

Opinion: Implementation Of Cannabis Reform

[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] I’m sure many Bermudians who have been following the ongoing parliamentary debate about cannabis reform are extremely disappointed with the low calibre of this important discussion by our ‘Honourable’ MPs. While credit must be given to the OBA for initiating the Cannabis Reform Collaborative and its... Read more of this article