Author Archive: Bernews1

US Airways Flight Turns Back Due To High Winds

A group of Bermudians are presently ‘stuck’ in Philadelphia this evening [Jan 3] after their US Airways flight to Bermuda turned around due to high winds this afternoon. We spoke with a Bermudian who was on the flight, who explained that the flight was supposed to leave at 10.15am, however it was delayed until 12pm and they took off without... Read more of this article

Woman Injured In Hit And Run On Victoria Street

A 20 year old woman sustained injuries including a broken collarbone after being injured in a hit and run on Victoria Street early on Wednesday morning. A police spokesperson said, “At 2:30am on Wednesday morning police responded to a report of a hit and run that took place on Victoria Street outside of Victoria Grill in Pembroke. “It appears... Read more of this article

Photos: Somerset Trojans Win Friendship Trophy

Somerset Trojans became the 2013/14 Friendship Trophy Champions on Wednesday [Jan 1] after defeating Hamilton Parish 4 – 1 at the National Sports Centre. This was the final game in Wednesday’s triple header, with the first match seeing the PHC Zebras win the PDL Final after defeating the Dandy Town Hornets, while the second match resulted... Read more of this article

UK Send Sympathies: Louise Jackson’s Death

On behalf of the Queen, the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood wrote to Governor George Fergusson to express sympathy over the passing of Louise Jackson. Known in her later years for her contribution to politics, Mrs Jackson’s service to Bermuda extended back decades with her involvement in both education and the performing arts. She passed... Read more of this article

Bradford City Reject First Bid For Nahki Wells

[Updated] Bradford City have rejected the first bid for Bermudian striker Nahki Wells, according to the latest report from the Telegraph & Argus. “The mystery bidders have not been identified but QPR, Wolves, Huddersfield and Blackburn have all been strongly linked with the 15-goal hitman,” the report stated. Director of Operations... Read more of this article

NY Flights Cancelled As Winter Storm Hits USA

[Updated] Both American Airlines and Jet Blue have cancelled their flights to/from New York today [Jan 3] due to the winter storm that is hammering the New York area. U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,300 flights on Thursday because of the snowfall and low visibility, and by this morning, about 1,600 flights were canceled nationwide. Governors in New... Read more of this article

National Academy Football Cancelled Tonight

The Bermuda Football Association said that due to the current weather conditions and gale force warning in effect for this evening, that the National Academy matches scheduled for tonight [Jan 3] have been canceled. The National Academy Xmas period festive match schedule will conclude tomorrow. The schedules for Saturday at the BFA field is as follows: 10:00-11:30... Read more of this article

St David’s Issue Detroy Smith A 10-Game Ban

The St. David’s Cricket Club has issued Detroy Smith a 10 game suspension and 1 year probation after the incident on Boxing Day in which Smith spat on referee Anthony Francis after being given a red card. Smith was sent off for foul and abusive language during their Friendship Semi-Final clash with St David’s taking on Somerset Trojans at the... Read more of this article

Riley To Lecture: “Is Gaming The Way Forward?”

Cordell Riley will deliver a public lecture entitled “Trouble in Paradise, is gaming the way forward?” from 6-8pm this coming Thursday [Jan 9] at the Leopard’s Club. The lecture is based on Mr Riley’s recently published article in the International Journal for Responsible Tourism on the possible challenges the island faces as a result... Read more of this article

BSX Releases 2013 Year End Review Report

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] said that 2013 was a “significant and positive year for the Exchange with accelerated momentum in the listing of Insurance Linked Securities and the successful upgrade of the Exchange’s trading engine to the NASDAQ’s X-stream platform.” In making the year-end announcement, BSX President and Chief Executive... Read more of this article

Greenrock President Dr. Landsberg Steps Down

Greenrock President Dr Judith Landsberg will be stepping down as she will move to Australia, however she plans to stay involved in the organization’s work. A post on Greenrock’s website said, “After nearly 5 years on the Greenrock Management Committee, half of those as President, the time has come to step down. “I am excited... Read more of this article

Sunday Liquor Sales Became Law On Dec 24

The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mark Pettingill clarified that the sale of liquor on Sundays became law on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 when it was assented to by Governor George Fergusson. A statement from the Ministry said, “Current holders of Licence A liquor licences do not need further permission from the Bermuda Liquor Licensing... Read more of this article