Author Archive: Bernews1

Woman Recovering From Burns After House Fire

A 54 year old woman is recovering after receiving what the police said were “relatively minor first degree burns to her arms and face” in the explosion and blaze that severely damaged a Palmetto Road residence in the early hours of this morning [Apr 13]. Officials originally said no one was injured, however today said that one resident did... Read more of this article

Junior Cyclists Make Podium In New York Race

Bermuda’s junior mountain bikers had an outstanding showing at the New York MTB high school league race today [Apr 13] with all five making the podium. Gabriella Arnold [Junior Varsity girls], Tristan Narraway [Freshman girls] and Deshi Smith [Junior Varsity boys] all won their respective races, while Shomari Steed and Christian Oatley finished... Read more of this article

Photos: “Keep Bermuda Buzzing” Bee Fair

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] hosted a Bee Fair entitled “Keep Bermuda Buzzing” today [Apr 12] at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI], educating the public on the importance of bees to nature at large and the skills required to keep and promote their propagation. According to the promotional flyer for... Read more of this article

Results: BBFF 2nd Annual Fitness Extravaganza

The Bermuda Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation held their 2nd Annual Bodybuilding and Fitness Extravaganza at the Earl Cameron Theater at City Hall last night [Apr 12] in front of a packed house. The Men’s Physique was won by Kyle Santucci, while Terrence Lightbourne finished second and Arthur Joell finished third. Omar James placed fourth while... Read more of this article

National Academy Open Cup Tour Continues

The Bermuda National Academy teams turned in solid performance yesterday [Apr 12] at the Jack Allen Recreation Complex in Decatur, Alabama during day two of the Open Cup Tournament. U14 Team The U14 National Academy select, coached by Maceo Dill and Sergio Goater, fought back from 1-0 down to defeat Manderville Soccer Club 3-1. With other matches in... Read more of this article

Ludwig Cann 5K Road Race Results

The Swan’s Running Club hosted the annual Ludwig Cann 5K Race at Astwood Park this morning [Apr 13], with Chayce Smith and Kathleen Thompson racing to victory. The full results are below. 5K Runners 1 Chayce Smith 16:12 2 Stephen Allen 16:19 3 Daniel Oatley 17:35 4 Coyatito Smith 18:14 5 William Wood 18:18 6 Jahmai Lottimore 18:20 7 Ronae Burgess... Read more of this article

Odyssey Explorer Docked At Penno’s Wharf

The Bahamian flagged research vessel Odyssey Explorer is docked at Penno’s Wharf in St George’s earlier this week, stopping by while in transit to the US from Europe. The Odyssey Explorer is a salvage and recovery vessel owned by Odyssey Marine Exploration. The vessel was recently painted the new present color while in drydock completing... Read more of this article

Opinion: A Reply To MP Sousa On Film Crew

[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] I doubt I’m the only one having trouble following the rationale put forward by, first Minister Fahy and now the OBA backbencher, MP Sousa. Essentially they seem to be arguing that denying the film crew permission to film on island was the right thing to do in order to defend Bermuda’s ‘reputational... Read more of this article

Footy Force U13 Futsal Invitational Day #2

The Footy Force U13 Futsal Invitational continued for the second day inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium, with a total of fifty-seven goals scored. Footy Force Green 14 Footy Force Blue 5 Footy Force Green got three goals from Colin Zuill, Nasje Brockington and Jenico Sealey, while Kenfari Swan scored twice and they got single strikes from Chiemeka... Read more of this article

Snooker: Bermuda Open Singles, Doubles Finals

The Bermuda Snooker Association held the Bermuda Open Doubles and Singles Finals at the Spanish Point Boat Club. The Doubles team of Zane DeSilva and Steven Bremar defeated Keith Smith and Daniel Caines 3 straight games. DeSilva and Bremar won the first game 51-28, they then won the second game 66-41 and then they closed out the match winning the third... Read more of this article

Twelve New Corrections Officers Join Ranks

Minister of National Security, Michael Dunkley was on hand at the Department of Corrections’ Passing Out Parade on Friday [Apr 11] at the Westgate Correctional Facility to welcome 12 new officers into the ranks. The Minister was joined by Commissioner of Prisons Lt. Col. Edward Lamb, National Security Permanent Secretary Major Marc Telemaque, Commissioner... Read more of this article

Videos & Photos: Fire At Palmetto Road House

[Updating: Residents managed to escape unharmed after a Palmetto Road home caught fire after what sounded like an explosion at around 2.40am today. Residents of nearby properties were evacuated following the discovery of gas tanks adjacent to where the fire was located. 20 firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the property sustained serious damage... Read more of this article