Author Archive: Bernews1

City Unveils Portrait Of Former Mayor Gosling

The City of Hamilton held a public unveiling of a portrait of former Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling this evening [Oct 22] at City Hall. The event was opened by the Hamilton Town Crier Ed Christopher, and was attended by various people including former Council members and OBA MP Glenn Smith. The portrait was painted by local artist Samantha Gosling,... Read more of this article

Premier To Attend Bermuda Reception In London

The Bermuda Government’s London Office will be hosting its annual Bermuda Networking Reception on Saturday [Oct 26] at the InterContinental-Westminster London. A spokesperson said, “Premier Craig Cannonier will be in attendance at the event, which is open to all Bermudians, studying, working, and living in the UK. The aim of the reception is... Read more of this article

PLP Conference To Get Underway Tomorrow

The 2013 Progressive Labour Party Conference begins tomorrow [Oct 23] at BIU Headquarters. Under the theme, “Empowerment through Economic – Entrepreneurship and Employment through Education,” PLP delegates will meet over the week to elect officers and discuss topics of importance to Party Members. “The PLP Conference represents an opportunity... Read more of this article

Wednesday: Chewstick ‘Hearts Of Gold’ Tag Day

[Updated with video] The Chewstick Foundation will be holding their annual Hearts of Gold Tag Day on Wednesday [Oct 23] to raise funds for general operating expenses to enhance their existing programs and sustain the organization’s service to the community. Volunteers and artists will be stationed outside businesses in the City of Hamilton to distribute... Read more of this article

Videos: Motorcycle, Gokart Races Helmet Cam

Both the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club and Bermuda Karting Club held races on Sunday [Oct 20] at the Southside track, and the videos below allow you to catch the high speed action from the racer’s viewpoint. Filmed from a camera placed on the actual gokart/motorcycle, the footage shows the twist and turns from the drivers’s unique perspective. View... Read more of this article

Telegraph’s Best Beach List: Warwick Long Bay

A few months ago Warwick Long Bay was named on a CNN top beaches list, and it is now been included in the Telegraph’s “Best beaches for holidays in the Caribbean” list. The Telegraph said, “Bermuda’s pink sands make a change from the white and golden bays in the rest of the Caribbean, and Warwick Long Bay is one of the best... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Help Locate 82 Year Old [Found]

[Updated] The police have issued an appeal for the public’s assistance in locating an 82 year old man who was last seen at his Sandys parish home on Monday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 82 year old John Albert Rogers. “Mr. Rogers, also known as ‘Johnny’... Read more of this article

Video: Whale Songs Featured On 60 Minutes

In an effort to make the lives of whales more apparent to television viewers around the world, 60 Minutes producer Dan Ruetenik spent much of last summer cold-calling different whale researchers in order to get their point of view for an upcoming episode, but the most interesting information he gleaned started with one man, a Bermudian who made history... Read more of this article

Photos: Weekend GoKart Racing At Southside

The Bermuda Karting Club joined the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club on Sunday [Oct 20] at the Motor Sports Park in St David’s for a day of speed action. The two clubs alternated racing the karts and bikes, giving spectators a variety of entertainment. This was the Bermuda Karting Club’s Season second round of their 10 race National Championship... Read more of this article

Coconut Rockets Makes Fox’s Top 20 Photos

A photo featuring Bermuda’s “Coconut Rockets” flyboarders has made the top 20 sports photographs for the week on FoxSports.com. The caption for the photo, which was taken by Ross Kinnaird for Getty Images, said: “A flyboarder has some fun near the 16th green during the final round of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Port Royal Golf... Read more of this article

Anglican Church “Growing Leaders” Seminar

The Anglican Church of Bermuda is announcing a renewed effort to encourage Bermudians to explore the Leadership opportunities in the church. The Anglican Church of Bermuda, which has traditionally relied upon overseas priests [often serving short terms] for its leadership, is starting this renewal by holding 4 days of support and training in the development... Read more of this article

Governor To UK’s Telegraph: ‘Report Is Wrong’

Following a report by the Telegraph saying Bermuda is seeking to transfer our most dangerous prisoners to British jails because we “can no longer cope,” Governor George Fergusson has written to the paper to say their report “is wrong in several respects.” The Telegraph reported that, “Murderers, rapists and drug-dealing... Read more of this article