Author Archive: Bernews1

Alcohol Plays “Major Role” In Traffic Fatalities

A new study by the Department of Health [DOH] confirmed that alcohol plays a major role in Bermuda’s road traffic fatalities. The study, entitled, “The Influence of Alcohol in Road Traffic Accidents and Fatalities in Bermuda over the Past Three Years” also found that there is a correlation between heart disease and excessive or prolonged... Read more of this article

Video: ‘Silver Spirit’ Returns With Sick Passenger

After departing Penno’s Wharf in St George’s earlier in the day, the “Silver Spirit” cruise ship returned to the island last night [Nov 22] due to a passenger requiring medical care. The “Silver Spirit” arrived in Bermuda yesterday morning, marking the final cruise ship visit for the East End for the year. It left, then diverted... Read more of this article

Videos & Photos: Lamb Foggo Protest March

Close to 5,000 signatures were on the petition that was presented to Premier Craig Cannonier at the conclusion of yesterday’s [Nov 22] protest march. The march was focused over the future of the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre, a situation that has been in the headlines recently. The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced a few weeks ago they would close... Read more of this article

Motorcycle Rider Injured In Collision With Truck

The recent surge of road collisions continues, with a motorcycle rider being injured this afternoon [Nov 22] after being involved in a collision with a truck at approximately 3.15pm on Middle Road near the junction with Lane Hill. Emergency service personnel attended and Fire Service EMTs cared for the injured female rider until an ambulance arrived... Read more of this article

Car Mows Down Parked Bikes In Hamiltion

What appears to be a rash of road collisions has been occurring recently, with the latest incident seeing a car mow down a group of parked motorcycles in Hamilton. According to the reader at around 3.50pm this afternoon [Nov 22], a car hit multiple bikes that were parked in front of the Deloitte & Touche offices on Parliament Street. The individual... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Car Crashes, Lands Upside Down

[Updated with slideshow/video] There was a collision earlier this afternoon [Nov 22] on North Shore Road [just east of the Aquarium] which resulted in the car landing upside down. It did not appear that the driver was injured. Emergency personnel responded to the scene, where traffic was reduced to one lane due to the car’s position. Commuters... Read more of this article

Man Listed As ‘Stable’ After Two Car Collision

The 49 year old man injured in the two car collision early yesterday morning [Nov 21] on Middle Road in Devonshire is recovering in stable condition on a general ward at the hospital. Earlier today a police spokesperson said, “At last check the 49 year old Devonshire male driver injured in a two car collision that occurred around 1:15am Thursday,... Read more of this article

19 Yr Old Motorcyclist Injured In Sandys Collision

A 19 year old motorcyclist was injured in collision early this morning [Nov 22] in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:30am on Friday, November 22nd first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of Middle Road and Woodlawn Road in Sandys parish. “It appears that a motorcycle was being ridden along Middle... Read more of this article

Live Updates/Video: Lamb Foggo Protest March

[Updating] The planned protest march over the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre situation is set to get underway at 12pm today [Nov 22]. leaving from the BIU headquarters and heading to the House of Assembly where a petition with over 3,000 signatures will be presented. Citing financial losses in the $100,000 to $350,000 per year range, the Bermuda Hospitals... Read more of this article

Final Cruise Ship Visit For St George’s This Year

Marking the final cruise ship visitor for the East End this year, the “Silver Spirit” cruise ship docked in St George’s this morning [Nov 22], bringing an estimated 523 passengers and 380 crew. The ship is an occasional caller, with the 2013 schedule showing two visits for this year. The first was in April and today’s call made... Read more of this article