Author Archive: Bernews1
Video: Fire Breaks Out In Cedar Avenue Building
[Updated: At 1.15am a fire broke out at the old Teen Services building on Cedar Avenue in Pembroke. Over 25 firefighters responded, and the fire was extinguished by 6am. A full photo gallery of the fire is here.] Emergency personnel are being kept busy this evening, as following the explosion in Devonshire a few hours ago, firefighters are now battling... Read more of this article
Video/Photo Set #2: Explosion Damages House
[Updated with video] A massive explosion shook Devonshire at around 6.25pm this evening [Oct 16], leaving an Ariel Sands property with significant damage and the surrounding area strewn with debris after sections of the property’s roof, walls and windows were blown off. The Police and Fire Service both confirmed that no one was injured, however... Read more of this article
Photos: Explosion Damages Devonshire Property
[Updated: There was an explosion at an Ariel Sands, Devonshire residence, which caused very significant damage to the property, and also shattered windows of surrounding residences. No one was injured, but a 46 year old woman was treated for shock.] At sometime around 6pm this evening [Oct 16] there was was an incident in the Ariel Sands area of Devonshire,... Read more of this article
AirTran To Discontinue Bermuda Service In 2014
Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell today [Oct 16] said that AirTran will no longer fly to Bermuda in 2014. The airline began serving Bermuda in 2011, flying from Baltimore and Atlanta. The Ministry said “the airline, which is merging with Southwest Airlines, is in the midst of reducing its fleet as it continues to merge... Read more of this article
Adam Scott Wins PGA Grand Slam Of Golf
Adam Scott has won the 2013 PGA Grand Slam setting a tournament course record in Bermuda with a 64 while playing at the Port Royal Golf Course. Adam Scott, 2013 #PGAGrandSlam champion. Sets the tournament course record in Bermuda with a 64 pic.twitter.com/wwDPWUxrYm — PGAGrandSlamofGolf (@PGAGrandSlam) October 16, 2013 The 2013 Masters Champion... Read more of this article
Concept Drawing For Court/Dundonald Property
The City of Hamilton today [Oct 16] said that a concept drawing has been approved for the Court and Dundonald Streets property. Mayor Graeme Outerbridge stated, “During a meeting held last week, the City of Hamilton Council approved concepts and gave approval to the City Engineer to move to the drawing of plans stage for the property located on the... Read more of this article
Neighbourhood Watch 2.0 Initiative Launched
Neighbourhood Watch 2.0 has launched in four neighbourhoods: Convict Bay, Jennings Road, Georges Bay and Friswell’s Hill, Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley said today [Oct 16]. Minister Dunkley said “Neighbourhood Watch 2.0 is designed to enhance the present Neighbourhood Watch Programme by using technology to connect neighbours and their... Read more of this article
Results: Commercial Bowling League Action
Commercial Bowling League action continued at Warwick Lanes with B.T.C. going down 0-4 to the Super Stars while Gard Do It Best defeated Sweet Life 3-1. BPS Blue Lanterns lost their game 1-3 when they faced Strikers and Sunset defeated Team Inferno 3-1. Royal Gazette defeated Colonial Braves 3-1 while Spinners won their game 3-1 against Double Trouble. Top... Read more of this article
8 Year Old Girl Released From Hospital
The 8 year old girl who was struck by a car in St David’s yesterday morning [Oct 15] has been released from hospital. A police spokesperson said, “Apparently the 8 year old St. George’s girl injured as a pedestrian by a car on St. David’s Road in St. George’s around 8am Tuesday, October 15th has since been discharged from the hospital. “However,... Read more of this article
Four HP 530 Laptop Computers Stolen
The public has been urged to be on the lookout for anyone trying to sell HP 530 laptop computers after four were reported stolen recently. A police spokesperson said, “The public is advised to be wary of anyone attempting to sell discounted HP 530 laptop computers after four of the same laptops were recently stolen from a Woodlands Road, Pembroke... Read more of this article
Bermuda Voted Best Island In Caribbean, Atlantic
Bermuda has been voted “Best Island in the Caribbean & Atlantic” for the 11th year according to Condé Nast Traveler’s 26th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts in the world. “We are thrilled to once again be recognised as the top island in the region and thank the... Read more of this article
Fire Service Extinguish Blaze In Dryer
The Bermuda Fire Service attended a Warwick parish residence at approximately 9.55am on Tuesday [Oct 15] and found smoke emitting from an old dryer. Clothes had caught on fire in the dryer before the Rocklands Road resident attempted to extinguish the flames with water. Two fire personnel in breathing apparatuses using a dry chemical extinguisher were... Read more of this article
