Author Archive: Bernews1

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

Cricket: Bermuda Lose By 8 Wickets To USA

Yesterday [Oct 18] Bermuda won the toss in their first Twenty20 Practice matches against the USA and decided to bat. Bermuda were restricted to 93/8 in their allotted 20 overs, with opener Dion Stovell the top scorer on 48 off 46 deliveries. Stovell managed 4 fours in his inning, he shared a 30 opening partnership stand with Chris Douglas. Four other... Read more of this article

Results: Second Spring Seniors Bowling League

Second Spring Seniors Bowling League action continued at Warwick Lanes with Go Get It going down 1-3 when they faced Old ‘n Kickin while Pinsplitters defeated New Comers 3-1. Blue Angels won their game 4-0 against Last Pin while Tigers defeated Last Minutes 4-0 and Drifters went down 3-1 to Islanders. Top scorers for the night included: Team Scratch... Read more of this article

Two Teens Arrested After Eggs Thrown At Bus

[Updated] Two 15 year old students were arrested this afternoon [Oct 18] after eggs were thrown at a bus in Hamilton. The incident occurred at around 4.45pm, and resulted in the bus operators approaching the suspects. Bystanders told Bernews the person[s] who threw the eggs tried to flee from the bus operators on foot, dropping their supply of eggs... Read more of this article

Digicel: $1 Samsung Galaxy Young S6310 Phone

Digicel Bermuda is hosting a “One Day One Dollar” promotion starting at 8:01am on Saturday [Oct 19] at their Church Street and Court Street retail stores, which will see Samsung Galaxy Young S6310 phones on offer for $1. According to their website, “Digicel’s ‘One Day One Dollar’ postpaid promotion is a one day only sale featuring... Read more of this article

Video: BTUC Concern Over Premier’s Comment

[Updated] The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] held a press conference this afternoon [Oct 18] where they expressed concerns about recent comments made by Premier Craig Cannonier. Speaking on behalf of the BTUC, BIU President Chris Furbert said the MOU was “signed in good faith” and to have the Premier come out and “say civil service... Read more of this article