Author Archive: Bernews1

Chris Famous: Can You Donate For The Dare?

[Written by Chris Famous] Big Brothers Big Sisters [BBBS] Bermuda is a mentoring program dedicated to helping children and youth, primarily from single parent homes, realize their potential by facilitating the development of long-term one-to-one relationships. How does it work? They match a child with an adult mentor – a positive role model and friend.... Read more of this article

Video: BHCS Continues $10K PHC Sponsorship

[Updated with video] As part of its community support initiative, Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] is renewing its $10,000 sponsorship for Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC], a community club renowned for their sports programmes and community involvement. BHCS Founder and Executive Chairman, Dr. Ewart Brown said, “Bermuda HealthCare Services believes... Read more of this article

Appeal: Locate 65 Year Old Eddie Cattell [Found]

[Updated] The police said they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 65 year old Eddie Cattell who was last seen in Paget this morning. A police spokesperson said, “He is described as a white male with grey hair mustache and beard, last seen wearing a brown and red plaid shirt and brown pants. Anyone who knows the wherebouts of Mr.... Read more of this article

Police Appeal For Witnesses After Shots Fired

The suspects who fired a gun at a jet ski in Warwick on Monday evening [June 16] are believed to have been riding a white scooter motorcycle, possibly a SYM HD 125 or Honda Scoopy, the police said. Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident, and police continue to appeal for anyone with any information, photos, or videos to come... Read more of this article

Students Showing “Random Acts of Kindness”

Today [June 18] Primary 4 and 5 students from East End Primary are taking to the streets to participate in the school’s first ever “Random Acts of Kindness” as a culmination of lessons on citizenship. One of the teachers said, “Along with five faculty members, this group of 32 students will be practicing random acts of kindness... Read more of this article

Cricket: BCB Announce Senior Training Squad

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the senior training squad that will be working with National Coach Arnold Manders in preparation for the ICC World Cricket League Division 3 in Uganda in late October this year. The national senior squad will also be competing in the ICC regional T20 qualifier, for the ICC 2016 World T20, in the early months... Read more of this article

Royal Paintbox, The Grand Seduction To Screen

A documentary that puts the spotlight on Royal Family artwork down the generations, and a charming and heartfelt comedy, will feature at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday June 22. In Royal Paintbox, screening at 3 p.m., HRH the Prince of Wales reveals an extraordinary treasure trove of rarely seen artworks by members of the Royal Family past and present... Read more of this article

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