Author Archive: Bernews1
Tyler Butterfield Signs With Two New Sponsors
In advance of the premier long-distance triathlon event of the season, Tyler Butterfield has picked up two new sponsors: Rudy Project and CeramicSpeed. The partnerships will be highlighted at the Ironman World Championship event in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on October 12th and carry through 2014. Rudy Project, an award-winning manufacturer of technologically... Read more of this article
10th Named Storm Of Season Forms In Atlantic
Tropical Storm Jerry — the tenth named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season — has formed in the Atlantic, however is not a threat to Bermuda at this time. The Bermuda Weather Service said that its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 836 nm to the ESE at 9am on Thursday [Oct 3]. The U.S. National Hurricane... Read more of this article
‘Internal Investigation’ After Police Car Gets Stuck
[Updated: An internal police investigation has commenced into this morning's incident, which saw a police car get stuck on a flooded road after what a police spokesperson termed "an error in judgement by the police officers involved."] This morning [Sept 30] a police car was brought to a crawl on Bakery Lane in Pembroke as the street — which is... Read more of this article
Drug Testing MPs, Decriminalization Discussion
In the early hours of Saturday morning, a motion was brought forward in the House of Assembly for MPs to be subjected to random drug testing policy. Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said: “In an era when we speak about personal responsibility and at every turn encourage young people in particular to make positive lifestyle choices, the implementation... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells To Have Scan Today On Injured Foot
Bermudian striker Nahki Wells will have a scan on his injured foot this Monday afternoon [Sept 30] as Bradford City aim to find out the exact nature of the 23-year-old’s injury. Wells was forced to limp off midway through the first period of Saturday’s victory over Shrewsbury Town after taking a kick from Shrews defender Dave Winfield as... Read more of this article
Football: U17 Women Place 4th At Tournament
The Bermuda U17 Women’s football team, in Haiti competing in the final round of the Caribbean Football Union U17 Women’s Regional World Cup Qualifying Tournament, have finished in fourth place. Bermuda was drawn in Group B alongside the Dominican Republic, Trinidad & Tobago, and Grenada. The team put in a stellar effort which saw them defeat... Read more of this article
Swizzle Inn Oktoberfest Celebrations Underway
Swizzle Inn Bailey’s Bay have started Oktoberfest Celebrations with their fully decorated outdoor beer tent capable of accommodating one hundred guests. The local eatery has stocked fresh Paulaner Oktoberfest draft beer exclusively imported for the occasion. The beer tent has been fitted with German tables, benches and themed decorations. They... Read more of this article
Richardson Scores in Barry University Win
Bermudian Dominique Richardson and her Barry University Women’s Soccer teammates claimed a 1-0 win over Lynn University, with Richardson scoring the game’s lone goal. The match report said, “Lauren Manna slipped a pass to Richardson in the middle of the penalty box and Richardson’s one-touch chip clipped the cross-bar on the way to the... Read more of this article
BMRC Championship Series Point Standings
The Bermuda Motorcycling Racing Club’s season continues on Sundays at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Released today [Sept 29] are the current 2013 BMRC Championship Series Point Standings. The club’s next race day will be on Sunday October 6th at the Bermuda Motor Sports Park in Southside, St. Davids. Racing begins at 1.00pm with different... Read more of this article
Volleyball Winter League Registration Opens
Registration for the Bermuda Volleyball Association Winter League starts on Tuesday [Oct 1] and goes on through October 7th. The twelve week league starts October 21st from 7-9pm at Warwick Academy. Monday nights are Co-ed, men play on Tuesday nights and women play on Wednesday nights. The association will also be hosting a free three session referee... Read more of this article
Photos: 2013 Tiaras & Bow Ties Dance
Fun and excitement filled the air at the Daddy Daughter Princess Dance held on Saturday [Sept 28] at Washington House on Church Street. Little princesses dressed in beautiful dresses and wearing tiaras were joined by their fathers, uncles, brothers or other male companion smartly dressed in formal attire for this fantasy filled night. The young ladies... Read more of this article
Tropical Depression Eleven Forms In Atlantic
Tropical Depression Eleven has formed in the Atlantic and could become a tropical storm by Monday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Carrying maximum sustained winds of 35mph, the system is presently located 1070 miles east south-east of Bermuda and is moving north east at 15mph. The weather system is not a threat to Bermuda at this time, with... Read more of this article
