Author Archive: Bernews1

Police Respond To Disturbance In St David’s

Police responded to a report of an incident at St. David’s Cricket Club at around 5pm today [Jan 5], which involved someone throwing something at a member traveling in a motorcade. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a report of an incident at that took place at St. David’s Cricket Club a few minutes after 5pm. “Details... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Karting Club Sunday Racing

The Bermuda Karting Club’s 2013/14 season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park today [Jan 5] with their first race of the new year. High winds may have deterred some spectators from making their way to the east end track but did not hamper the conditions for high speed racing to thrill those that attended. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-1... Read more of this article

Laser Standard Rig National Championships

Cameron Pimental was crowned the 2013/14 Bermuda Laser Standard Rig National Champion following racing in Hamilton Harbour this weekend. Pimental recorded one win in the five race series, finished second three times and fifth in the other race, and was able to throw out his fifth place finish to end the Regatta with 7 net points. 2013/14 Bermuda Laser... Read more of this article

New Science Fiction Thriller: “Calling Off Chaos”

A new science fiction novel by Russian born author Eugene Balakirov tells the tale of a substance that had lay hidden in the Atlantic Ocean near Bermuda threatened the world after a deep water drilling crew caused it to surface. The mysterious substance blew out of the oil well, causing mutations and becoming a potential threat to the entire world. The... Read more of this article

Inclement Weather Results In Boating Troubles

The first spate of bad weather for this year resulted in a busy day for Bermuda Radio with at least five vessels being affected by the combination of high tides and gale force winds. A 25 foot sailboat sank on its moorings in Mangrove Bay, a 21 foot boat became semi-submerged after taking on water in St George’s Harbour, a 25 foot Wellcraft broke... Read more of this article

Basketball League: Somerset & St. George’s Win

In Bermuda Basketball Elite City League action inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium this weekend, the Hamilton Parish Chargers went down 42 – 26 to the Somerset Flyers. Jason Lowe scored 15 points to lead the Somerset Flyers to victory, while Jaron Haley scored a game high 16 points for the Hamilton Parish Chargers. The nightcap saw the St. George’s... Read more of this article

United Airlines Flight Diverts For Sick Passenger

United Airlines Flight 1473 on its way to Newark, New Jersey diverted to Bermuda tonight [Dec 4] landing at approximately 7.00pm with a sick passenger. The flight which earlier departed from Punta Caucedo in Dominican Republic was met by the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service where EMTs cared for the passenger until an attending ambulance arrived and... Read more of this article

Delta Airlines Cancels Today’s Boston Flights

Delta flight #561 scheduled to arrive from Boston and Delta flight #560 scheduled to depart for Boston have both been cancelled today [Jan 4]. This is the third day of airport cancellations caused by the massive winter storm pummeling the United States, with airports in New York, Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia especially hard hit. Related Stories Canadian... Read more of this article

Nikko Robinson-Woodley Dies After Car Crash

[Updated with video] The police confirmed that 21 year old Nikko Robinson-Woodley died following a car crash this morning [Jan 4] on Harrington Sound Road. The car crashed into a tree, and leaving a 23 year old man listed in critical condition in the ICU, while a 21 year old man also traveling in the vehicle succumbed his injuries. The 23 year old... Read more of this article

Photos: Firefighters Respond To Fire In Dockyard

[Updated with more photos and statement] At sometime around 9.30/10.00am this morning [Jan 4] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a fire in the Dockyard area. It appears the blaze was located on an old boat in the area, and smoke could be seen floating into the sky as firefighters worked to extinguish the fire. Details are limited at... Read more of this article

Golf: Aon Benfield Fecchio Cup Day #2 Results

The howling wind was the big story in the second round of the 31st Annual Aon Benfield Fecchio Cup on Friday [Jan 3], and the juniors deserve a huge amount of credit for finishing their rounds at Port Royal Golf Course. As expected, the more exposed holes proved to be the most difficult, with the 7th, 15th and 16th catching out a number of players,... Read more of this article

Teekay Tankers Declares $0.03 Cash Dividend

Bermuda-based Teekay Tankers, formed in 2007 by Teekay Corp, has declared a fixed cash dividend of $0.03 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2013. The cash dividend is payable on January 31, 2014 to all shareholders of record on January 17, 2014. Related Stories Navium Launches Constellation Consortium Global Entrepreneurship Week Concludes Cushman... Read more of this article