Author Archive: Bernews1

Govt. Telephone System Damaged By Storm

The Government telephone system was damaged during this weekend’s thunderstorm, and all Government departments on 295-5151 have been impacted. Lightning bolts over Hamilton this past weekend: A spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the Government telephone system was damaged during the electrical storm this past weekend. As a result,... Read more of this article

Questions Asked Over Ambulance For West End

In the last session of the House of Assembly, Independent MP Terry Lister –who represents Sandy’s South — questioned former Health Minister Trevor Moniz about the feasibility of having an ambulance for the west end. Speaking after the session, Mr. Lister said, “My first question asked was what were the costs associated with providing... Read more of this article

Video: Atherden Sworn-In As New Health Minister

[Updated with video] This morning [May 27] Jeanne Atherden was sworn-in as the new Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment, replacing Trevor Moniz who is now serving as the Attorney-General following the resignation of Mark Pettingill. Mr. Pettingill — who will remain a backbencher — resigned as in order to take up a position in the... Read more of this article

Live Updates: Bermuda Day Races, Parade

[Updated] This year Bermuda Day is ‘officially’ being celebrated today [May 26] with the day set to include the Half-Marathon, Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race and the Bermuda Day Parade. The cycle race kicks off in Somerset at 8.50am, the Half Marathon starts in Somerset at 9am with Tyler Butterfield looking to defend his title, the island’s... Read more of this article

Photos: Premier Dunkley Dances With Gombeys

The Premier traditionally dances with the Gombeys during the Bermuda Day Parade and this year was no exception, with newly sworn-in Premier Michael Dunkley showing off his moves during today’s festivities. The Premier was cheered on by the crowds as he made his way into the street, and at one point the Premier was almost hidden as the Gombeys... Read more of this article

Full Results: Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby

Tyler Butterfield and Ashley Estwanik raced to victory in this morning’s [May 26] Bermuda Day Half-Marathon, with both runners taking the lead right from the start in Somerset, and holding their leads all the way to Bernard Park. Tyler Butterfield finished the race with a time of 1:11:16, with his dominating form seeing him cross the line a full... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: 2014 Bermuda Day Half-Marathon

Thousands of Bermudians who lined the Somerset-to-Hamilton route cheered on this morning’s Half Marathon Derby runners, with Tyler Butterfield crossing the finish line first, carrying on his family’s tradition of strong finishes during the holiday event. Making for a family affair, Ashley Estwanik followed her cousin Tyler Butterfield to victory... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: 2014 Bermuda Day Half-Marathon

Thousands of Bermudians lined the Somerset-to-Hamilton route and cheered on this morning’s [May 26] Half Marathon Derby runners, with Tyler Butterfield and Ashley Estwanik racing to victory. Butterfield took the lead directly from Somerset, staying ahead of the pack for the full length of the race to claim his second Bermuda Day Half-Marathon... Read more of this article

Smith & Tuzo Win Heritage Day Junior Classic

[Updated with full results] Tyler Smith ran to victory in the Heritage Day Junior Classic Race this morning [May 26] clocking a time of 10:58, Aaron Jacobs finished second with a time of 11:12 and Jayden Ming finished third recording a time of 11:26. Selah Tuzo was the top female crossing the line 15th overall with a time of 12:48, while Rodericka... Read more of this article

Today’s Bermuda Day Hamilton Road Closures

With the Half-Marathon, Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race and the Bermuda Day Parade set to take place today [May 26] there will be some road closures to accommodate all the action — which are listed below. Queen Street – Church Street to Front Street between 8:45 am & 8:30 pm Burnaby Street – Front Street to Church Street... Read more of this article

UK Foreign Office Flies Bermuda Flag In London

The Cabinet Office advised that as a tribute to Bermuda celebrating Bermuda Day today [May 26], the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in London is flying the Bermuda flag atop the Foreign Office. A Cabinet Office spokesperson said today, that “this is a very appreciative acknowledgement by the FCO of one of the most important days in Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Full Entry Lists: Bermuda Day Half-Marathon

Over 1,000 runners are set to hit the streets for tomorrow’s [May 26] Bermuda Day Half-Marathon race, which gets underway at 9.00am in Somerset. Defending champion Tyler Butterfield is in the field looking to defend his title, while Ashley Estwanik, Rose-Anna Hoey, Deon Breary and Nikki Butterfield are some of the ones to watch on the female side. The... Read more of this article