Author Archive: Bernews1

ChipMOS Reports September & 3Q13 Revenue

ChipMOS Technologies [Bermuda] Ltd. recently reported its unaudited consolidated revenue for the month of September 2013 and third quarter ended September 30, 2013. Revenue for the month of September 2013 was NT$1,681.1 million or US$56.9 million, a decrease of 1.9% from the month of August 2013 and an increase of 1.8% from the same period in 2012.... Read more of this article

Source Of Mysterious Night Sky Lights Unknown

Sightings of a ring of white lights ascending into the night sky on Monday [Oct 7] night were reported to Harbour Radio. The lights however did not fit the description of marine distress flares and there were no reports of any vessels in difficulties. The source of the lights remains unknown. A Bermuda Harbour Radio spokesperson said, “On Monday... Read more of this article

52-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition In ICU

The 52-year-old man that was injured on Friday [Oct 11] in a cycle collision on Harbour Road is in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The second rider involved in the accident, a 33-year-old Southampton man, is recovering on a general ward. A police spokesperson said, “At last check the 52 year... Read more of this article

Tyler Butterfield Finishes 7th In Hawaii Ironman

[Updated] Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield has claimed a 7th place finish at the 2013 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, which is widely considered one of the most iconic endurance events in the world. This year’s World Championship welcomes a field of more than 2,000 athletes from over 50 different countries around the world.... Read more of this article

Photos: 2013 SPCA Expo And Fun Fair

The Bermuda SPCA held their annual Expo and Fair event today [Oct 12], offering up a variety of fun activities for children, adults, and pets alike. Taking place in the Botanical Gardens, the inclement weather failed to stop the day’s activities which were scheduled to include a dog agility competition, a parade of breeds, a pet dog parade,... Read more of this article

Results: Warriors Bowling League Action

Warriors Bowling League action continued at the Warwick Lanes and saw Blackfoot defeated 1-3 by Cherokee while Seminoles went down 0-4 to Mohican. Kickapoo were able to shut out Sioux 4-0 while Navaho and Commanche came to a 2-2 tie. Top scorers for the night included: Team Scratch Game: 708 Navaho 686 Commanche Team Scratch Series: 1948 Cherokee 1855... Read more of this article

Photos: 2013 Police Week Memorial Service

The Bermuda Police Memorial Service was held on Thursday [Oct 10] in the Military Cemetery off Alexandra Road in Devonshire as part of Police Week activities. Dignitaries, including the Governor Mr. George Fergusson and the Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael DeSilva together with family members, participated in the ceremony. Each year a memorial ceremony... Read more of this article

Argo Cup Semi Finals: Ainslie Will Race Minoprio

[Written by Talbot Wilson and Laurie Fullerton] As the top finisher in the Group 2 Stage 1 Qualifying round, Sir Ben Ainslie [GBR] BART/Argo Group, who had defeated Bjorn Hansen [SWE] eWork Sailing Team earlier Friday to qualify for the Semi Finals, was first to pick his opponent for the Semi Finals of the Argo Group Gold Cup. Ainslie saying, “its... Read more of this article

Australia’s Max Quirk Leads Junior Gold Cup

[Written by Laurie Fullerton] Competitors in the Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup saw the leveling out of the playing field today [Oct 11] with results putting Australian Max Quirk in first place with 44 points after two days of solid racing. Milo Gill Taylor from Great Britain is in 2nd place with 58 points and Hattie Rogers of Great Britain is in... Read more of this article

Teresa Kirby Smith Wins $10,000 Charman Prize

Patron of the Charman Prize Mr. John Charman announced Teresa Kirby Smith as this year’s $10,000 Charman Prize Winner at the opening reception today [Oct 11] at the Masterworks Museum. Mr. Charman stated, “In our sixth year of the Charman Prize, my appreciation for Bermuda’s artistic talent is even more heightened. The quality of this year’s... Read more of this article

Harbour Rd Collision: Two Men Seriously Injured

[Updated] As of 5.30pm this afternoon [Oct 11] there are traffic delays in the vicinity of Harbour Road and Morgan Road in Warwick following a collision involving what appears to be two motorcycles. “Traffic traveling along Harbour Road is being diverted away from the scene on to Middle Road until further notice,” a police spokesperson... Read more of this article

$98 Grocery Thief Sentenced To Six Months

Kevin Webb, 49, pleaded guilty in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 11] to stealing sherry, port, chourico sausages, tuna, soup, and other items to the value of $98 from Somers Supermarket on 27th August 2013. He was sentenced to six months in prison. Crown Prosecutor Maria Sofianos told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that the stores CCTV system... Read more of this article