Author Archive: Bernews1

Thad Hollis: ‘OBA Founded To Give Real Change’

[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance was founded to “give the people of Bermuda real change” and as a party that was “tired of business as usual,” OBA Chairman Thad Hollis said last night. Mr Hollis [pictured] was speaking to what the party said was an estimated 300 people, who gathered at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel last night... Read more of this article

PLP: Silence On Explosion Is “Unacceptable”

In a joint statement, Shadow Health Minister Zane DeSilva and Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Scott expressed their relief that no one was hurt in the explosion while “declaring the government’s silence on the explosion at Ariel Sands as unacceptable.” A massive explosion shook Devonshire on Wednesday night [Oct 16], blasting... Read more of this article

Bermuda Cyclists Win Three Medals In Curacao

[Updated] Zoenique Williams and Nicole Mitchell captured two medals for Bermuda at the Caribbean Cycling Championships in Curacao this morning [Oct 20], claiming a silver and a bronze. Zoenique Williams won silver in the women’s road race, while Nicole Mitchell won the sprint for third place. The defending champion from last year, Tamiko Butler... Read more of this article

Suspected “Eggers” Released On Police Bail

The two 15 year olds who were arrested after eggs were thrown at a bus in Hamilton on Friday afternoon [Oct 18] have been released on police bail pending further inquiries. After the eggs were thrown at the bus, the two bus operators subsequently approached the suspects who attempted to flee leaving a short trail of broken eggs on the sidewalk. A police... Read more of this article

City Plans New Look For The Front Of City Hall

The City of Hamilton today [Oct 20] released new concept designs for the front of City Hall, which show changes including a return of the fountains. Mayor of Hamilton Graeme Outerbridge said, “I am pleased to share that as a result of public consultation we have a direction for the new look of the front of City Hall. During a meeting held recently,... Read more of this article

Photos & Results: Sharks Club Swimming Meet

The Sharks Sprint Meet and Development Swimming Meet took place on Saturday [Oct 19] at the Saltus Pool, with their first meet of their 2013/2014 season seeing over 100 swimmers race to the touch pads. Emma Harvey swam to victory in the 11-12 Girls 100 SC Meter Freestyle with a time of 1:05.71, Ashley Irby finished second with a time of 1:06.29 and... Read more of this article

Caribbean Magazine Features Sabrina Burgess

Bermuda’s reigning Figure Champion Sabrina Burgess has been featured in a multiple page spread in the latest issue of Retro-Fit Magazine, an online publication based in Barbados that covers physique athletes and competitions throughout the Caribbean. Ms Burgess won the Figure Short Class and Figure Overall at the 2013 Bermuda Night of Champions.... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: Bermuda Kennel Club Dog Show

Dog lovers descended on the Somersfield Academy field today [Oct 19] to view some of Bermuda’s best in the canine world perform ‘on stage’ at the Bermuda Kennel Club’s Dog Show being held this weekend between 8.30am and 4.00pm. Dogs of all sizes and breeds were at the event with owners being cautious to ensure the pets had enough... Read more of this article

One Bermuda Alliance Hosts Annual Conference

[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance is holding its annual Conference this evening [Oct 19] at the Fairmont Southampton, and while media coverage of the event is not permitted, the party is live tweeting updates. OBA members had been due to elect a Leader and Deputy Leader to four-year terms and the Chairman and Deputies to two-year terms, however Leader... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: Bermuda Kennel Club Dog Show

The Bermuda Kennel Club hosted its annual dog show today [Oct 19] at Somersfield Academy, with more than 90 dogs from nearly 30 different breeds on show. The dogs and their handlers and owners are from Bermuda, Canada, and the United States, while the judges come from Canada, Norway, and the UK. These international All-Breed Championship Dog Conformation... Read more of this article

Video: CNN Highlights Bermuda’s Lionfish Issue

“The clear waters around Bermuda are as picturesque as you can imagine, and the brilliantly colored fish swimming around are like something from a crayon box. But a serious problem lurks behind the beautiful facade: the lionfish,” reports CNN. CNN highlighted Bermuda’s lionfish problem in a report and video, which features diving footage,... Read more of this article

Man Given Community Service After Fatal Crash

A 28-year-old man who admitted causing the death of Bermuda Regiment Major Chris Wheddon by careless driving has been given a 12-month community order in the UK. Netani Kepa has to complete 300 hours of community work, pay £500 [$808] costs and was banned from driving for a year. Kepa, also a soldier, was driving on the A34 near Abingdon on September... Read more of this article