Author Archive: Bernews1

New Emergency Dept. To Offer Patient Privacy

Patient privacy is a hallmark of the Emergency Department in the new Acute Care Wing, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said today. A private waiting room with seating for 15 people and two wheelchairs will keep patients away from the main hospital traffic, while access to other hospital services required by emergency department patients will take place... Read more of this article

TCD: Bentley Mutual Policy Holders “Not Insured”

Individuals with a Bentley Mutual Insurance Company certificate who are operating a car or cycle “should immediately consider that they are uninsured,” the Transport Control Department [TCD] said. The statement from TCD advised holders of Bentley insurance coverage that they are not insured under the Motor Car Insurance [Third Party Risks]... Read more of this article

Footy Force U13 Futsal Invitational Kicks Off

The Footy Force U13 Futsal Invitational kicked off at the Warwick Academy Gym yesterday [Apr 10] with three exciting matches being played. [U10 Exhibition Match] Footy Force 10 vs PHC 8 Both teams were evenly matched as the score remained close throughout the game. However, it was Footy Force that went slightly ahead to clinch the win. Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Strykz Bowling Winter League Concludes

The Strykz Bowling Lounge winter league, which was held for 11 weeks, came to a conclusion at the end of March. All the participants in the junior league were taught basic bowling techniques and bowling etiquette. Philip Bailey, the coach and owner said, “This was the first time Strykz held a youth bowling league and all the participants had such... Read more of this article

Upcoming DAP “Then & Now” Concert Fundraiser

PlayList Management, LLC will be hosting The Developing Artists Program [DAP] Fundraising Concert entitled “Then & Now” on Sunday, April 27th, 2014 at The Earl Cameron Theatre in City Hall at 7:00pm. DAP was created as an opportunity to provide young musicians/artists the chance to further their skills, expose them to the entertainment industry,... Read more of this article

Snooker: Island Construction Cup & Miller Cup

In a close fought battle Spanish Point Boat Club defeated defending champions Watford Sports Club 1 for the Island Construction Cup. In a race to three games, first two names out of the hat were Chris Dakin and Zane DeSilva. DeSilva would give Watford Sports Club an early lead by defeating Dakin 46-40. Next to the table were Ray DeSilva and Stephen... Read more of this article

Combined Youth Team Fall To Host In Antigua

The Jean Pierre Netball Tournament continued in Antigua & Barbuda on Tuesday [Apr 8] with the combined youth team that has Bermuda representation going down by four goals to the host Antigua & Barbuda. Bermuda and St. Maarten are playing as a combined youth team in the Development Division. Representing Bermuda are Satashie Rogers, Zaji Smith... Read more of this article

Atlanta & California Battle It Out At PCC Rink

After their match was rained out at the PCC Hockey Rink the previous night, the Atlanta Flames and the California Golden Seals went to battle on Thursday [Apr 10] with the Flames recording a come from behind win. After a scoreless first half, the Atlanta Flames went ahead in the second period with a goal from Steven Davidge but Craig Macneil would soon... Read more of this article

Puppy Euthanised After Botched Tail Docking

The SPCA is asking anyone who may have knowledge about a situation which involved a puppy being injured and subsequently abandoned in a dumpster to contact them. The puppy was found in a dumpster in Devonshire today [Apr 10] by a Bernews reader who emailed the photo in. The reader explained that he went to dump some trash and found the puppy sitting... Read more of this article

Port Royal Staff Member Extinguishes Car Fire

At approximately 10:00am today [Apr 10], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Pompano Beach Road, and on their arrival they discovered that a Port Royal Golf Course staff member had extinguished the fire. Fire Service spokesperson Leonard Davis said, “The vehicle was reported to have visible smoke and flames... Read more of this article

Shadow Health Minister On Lamb Foggo Centre

“OBA MPs Kenneth Bascome and Nandi Outerbridge have shown that there is a fundamental disconnect in their views of the Lamb Foggo urgent care center and what the people of Bermuda feel,” Shadow Health Minister Zane DeSilva said today. The debate surrounding the future of the east end centre has been going on for some time now, beginning... Read more of this article

Queen’s Baton To Arrive In Bermuda On April 25

On Friday, 25 April 2014, the Queen’s Baton will arrive in Bermuda as part of the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay leading up to the XX Commonwealth Games. The Relay began at Buckingham Palace on 9 October 2013 with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II placing her message of goodwill in the Baton. It will conclude on 23 July 2014 at the opening ceremony... Read more of this article