Author Archive: Bernews1

76 Year Old Sailor Now Located Off Brazil

After leaving Bermuda’s waters on December 7th, 76-year-old sailor Dr. Stanley Paris is now located off the coast of Brazil. The New Zealand native plans to travel around the world in his 63ft boat “Kiwi Spirit”, hoping to become the oldest and fastest person to sail nonstop around the world solo. Dr Paris is hoping to complete the circumnavigation... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Injured in Bradford City Draw

Bradford City earned a 1-1 draw against Swindon today [Dec 29], with the match seeing Nahki Wells go off in the first half with what is reported to be a hamstring injury. Bradford led at half-time after Rory McArdle scored a goal in the 16th minute, however Swindon equalised in the 63rd minute and the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Wells injury today follows... Read more of this article

Photos: Martinair Cargo Plane Diverts To Island

A Martinair Cargo plane on route from Amsterdam to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico diverted to the island this morning [Dec 29] and landed at approximately 11am. On landing, the plane was met by airport officials and at least one police vehicle which escorted the airline to an area off the runway. A short time after officials boarded the flight, the plane was... Read more of this article

2014 Bermuda Regional Bridge Tournament

The Bermuda Regional Bridge Tournament is an ACBL Sanctioned Regional event held annually in Bermuda and from January 25th to January 31st, 2014 the event is being held at the Fairmont Southampton Princess Hotel. The tournament website says, “Our Tournament has a friendly yet elegant and sophisticated bridge feel and we are proud to have all the... Read more of this article

Slideshow: St. David’s Pole Fire Extinguished

[Updated] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a pole fire located on Battery Road in St David’s at approximately 2pm today [Dec28]. Police were on scene diverting traffic away from the area while BELCO personal attended, shutting power off to the affected pole allowing the fire to be extinguished. The pole’s top crossbar was... Read more of this article

St George’s Set To Hold New Year’s Eve Bash

St. George’s is once again preparing to host a New Year’s Eve party, which will include local entertainment, food vendors, kiddie activities, a countdown by Mayor Rothwell, the Onion drop and a fireworks display. This is a free event, with the entertainment getting underway at 8.30pm. Performers scheduled to appear include Larritta Adderley,... Read more of this article

Walker Campbell Shoots 11-Over in Orange Bowl

Bermuda’s Walker Campbell started taking part in the Junior Orange Bowl Golf Championships in Florida. Campbell shot an Opening Round 11 over par 82. Campbell started out on the Back Nine and ran off six consecutive Pars, before back to back Double Bogey’s on the par 4 sixteenth and seventeenth saw him move to 4-over par, Campbell closed out... Read more of this article

Football: Devonshire Colts, Hamilton Parish Win

The second Shield and Friendship semi-finals were held last night [Dec 27] at the BAA field, with Devonshire Colts and Hamilton Parish earning themselves places in the finals. The other two spots in the finals were determined on Boxing Day, when Somerset Eagles defeated BAA 1-0 to win a spot in the Shield final, while Somerset Trojans defeated St David’s... Read more of this article

Photos: 2013 Boxing Day Motocross Racing

Motocross fans made their way to the Southside Motorsports Park in St David’s on Thursday [Dec 26] where races are traditionally held on Boxing Day, and this year was no different with racers taking to the track to entertain the spectators. The passing showers helped to wet the track keeping down any dust from the race action and spectators came... Read more of this article

No Significant Anti-Social Behaviour Over Holiday

The Bermuda Police Service said they “would like to thank the public for their cooperation during the Christmas period as there were no significant occurrences of anti-social behaviour reported during the two day holiday.” This makes a significant and welcome change from last year, when the holiday was marred by an act of extreme violence,... Read more of this article

November 2013: Bermuda Retail Sales Increase

Total retail sales in November 2013 rose 4.7 per cent, and after adjusting for inflation [measured at 0.8 per cent in November] the volume of retail sales increased by 3.7 per cent. Consumers spent an estimated $85.7 million on retail goods during the month. Of the seven retail sectors, all experienced increases with the exception of service stations... Read more of this article

Football Photos: Somerset Trojans vs St Davids

Playing in the Friendship Semi-Finals at the Wellington Oval in St George’s on Boxing Day, the Somerset Trojans defeated St David’s 3-2 to claim a spot in the Friendship finals. They will match up in the finals against either Hamilton Parish or Devonshire Cougars, who are set to square off in the other semi-final at the BAA field today [Dec... Read more of this article