Author Archive: Bernews1

Basketball: Villa Maria Defeat Bermuda 38 – 26

A Bermuda 14 & Under Girls Select Basketball team took on Villa Maria Academy in Canada, and despite a good effort on their part, ending up losing the game 38 – 26. Bermuda team coach Tim Trott said, “The starters played lethargic which prompted the bench to see more playing time in the first half. Offensively, the team still couldn’t... Read more of this article

Hanbury: ‘Could Potentially Damage Economy’

A recent Washington Post article on Bermuda’s beach sewage problem “could potentially damage the island’s economy as we ramp-up for the upcoming tourist season,” Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Bill Hanbury said. Mr. Hanbury added, “The details of this story will not remain confined to just the readers of the Washington Post. A story... Read more of this article

Junior Golf: BJGA Glidden Bowl Final Results

The Bermuda Junior Golf Association’s Glidden Bowl Tournament was completed at the Riddell’s Bay Golf Club this afternoon [Apr 11]. All of the winners in their respective age groups led from the first round to the last round of the 54 hole tournament. Lewis Daley, 17, won the 16 to 18 age group shooting 74 in the final day to combine for... Read more of this article

BBA Local And Overseas Weekend Racing

Sunday will see cycling action both locally with a 10 mile time trial and in New York as five high school students compete in the New York Mountain Biking League’s first race of the 2014 season. Originally scheduled to race in Long Island, New York two weeks ago but postponed due to heavy rain in near-freezing temperatures, the race this weekend... Read more of this article

Minister Receives Book On Caribbean Museums

On behalf of the Barbados Museum & Historical Society, Dr. Edward Harris presented a copy of a new book on museums in the Caribbean and Bermuda to Minister of Community, Culture & Sports Wayne Scott. The book, entitled Plantation to Nation: Caribbean Museums and National Identity, was launched last month at the Barbados Museum and Dr. Harris,... Read more of this article

Regiment To Undertake Exercise This Weekend

Bermuda’s soldiers will be out in force over the weekend in a major exercise designed to bring the Regiment to peak performance in preparation for its annual overseas camp in Canada. Troops will be deployed all over the east end of the Island by land and sea in an exercise named April Advance. Regiment Adjutant Major Ben Beasley said: “Exercises... Read more of this article

33 Year Old Woman Arrested For Drunk Driving

A 33 year old woman was arrested early this morning [Apr 11] for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. A police spokesperson said, “Police were on mobile patrol this morning at 2:49 on Church Street and Cedar Avenue when they noticed a car travelling on Church Street in an erratic manor. “The driver of the car was subsequently... Read more of this article

Airplane Diverts After ‘Burning Smell’ Onboard

A Caribbean Airlines flight travelling from New York to Trinidad diverted to Bermuda this morning [Apr 11] as a result of the “smell of electrical burning” in the cabin. The Boeing 737-800 — which has 106 people onboard — landed incident free, and no injuries were reported. There are two Caribbean Airlines planes at LF Wade... Read more of this article

Dr. Edmond Heatley Resigns As Commissioner

[Updated with video/statements/PLP response] Dr. Edmond Heatley — an American educator who took on the post 7 months ago — has resigned as the Commissioner of Education. Dr Lou Matthews, a Bermudian, will assume the role of Acting Commissioner upon Dr. Heatley’s departure on April 30th. Dr. Heatley took up the post in Bermuda in September... Read more of this article

Prisoner Denies Cannabis Possession

A 27 year old Westgate prisoner appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 11], where he denied possessing cannabis. Noet Barnett, who is serving time for attempted murder, pleaded not guilty to possessing cannabis and doing so while in an Increased Penalty Zone, namely Westgate Correctional Facility. The charge alleged he was found in possession... Read more of this article

65-Year-Old Man Faces Additional Sex Charges

Only 24 hours after he faced a set of charges alleging he sexually exploited a young girl, a 65-year-old man re-appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 11] facing additional charges related to a separate girl. The four new charges also alleged sexual exploitation of a young person, however this time related to different girl, with the Court... Read more of this article

Appeal Posted For Bermudian In UK [Cancelled]

[Updated: Appeal cancelled] A homeless Bermudian living in London is seeking donations to get back to Bermuda – according to an appeal posted on the popular crowd funding website GoFundMe. The appeal’s stated fundraising goal is £1,200 [$2,013], and so far it has raised £170 [$285] from three people since April 1st. “I am so deeply... Read more of this article