Author Archive: Bernews1

Thunderstorm Advisory & Gale Warning Issued

The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning valid for this afternoon [Sept 28] through Sunday morning along with a Thunderstorm Advisory which is valid for this afternoon through tonight. Today’s forecast says, “Low pressure approaching from the southwest brings more rain, showers, risk of thunder, and strengthening winds through... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Injured In Today’s Bradford Game

[Updated] Nahki Wells and Bradford City met up with Shrewsbury Town today [Sept 28] at Valley Parade, with the match seeing the 23 year old Bermudian striker going off early in the first half with an injury. Approximately twenty two minutes into the first half Wells took what was described as “a hefty knock to the foot” from Dave Winfield... Read more of this article

Tourism Authority Act 2013 Passes In The House

After a marathon session that extended until approximately 5am this morning [Sept 28], Members of Parliament passed the Bill to allow the formation of the Tourism Authority. Prior to its passage, MPs from both sides of the aisle spoke at length about the Bill in the House of Assembly covering aspects such as the closure of the BDOT, selecting the CEO,... Read more of this article

Women’s Football: Haiti Defeats Bermuda U17

[Updated] The Bermuda U17 Women’s football team is taking on Haiti this evening [Sept 27]. Bermuda is competing in the final round of the Caribbean Football Union U17 Women’s Regional World Cup Qualifying Tournament, and was drawn in Group B alongside the Dominican Republic, Trinidad & Tobago, and Grenada. They defeated all three teams to... Read more of this article

BCB Updates On Treadwell Gibbons Suspension

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] said that the suspension of Treadwell Gibbons from the national squad will continue until he has completed one year of community service and a BCB approved anger management/impulse control assessment. During the 2013 Cup Match Classic, Gibbons was ruled out by an umpire and initially refused to leave the field, at one... Read more of this article

Photos: Mad Hair Day For AXIS Specialty Staff

Axis Specialty Limited staff showed up for work today [Sept 27] not quite looking like traditional professionals, however it was all for a good cause, with with their wild hairstyles, wigs, hats and other accessories, all serving to help raise money for improved cancer treatment on the island by taking part in the second annual PALS Mad Hair Day event. Staff... Read more of this article

Photos: New Frozen Yogurt Store Opens Doors

Carlos and Regina Francis opened the doors of “Yo Cherry” at 12 noon today [Sept 27], with the first customers making their way to the self serve frozen yogurt store located on Bermudiana Road. Their operating hours will be 8:00 am until 10:00 pm Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 am until 12:00 am Wednesdays, 8:00 am until 3:00 am... Read more of this article

Photos: CedarBridge Academy’s Mad Hair Day

CedarBridge Academy joined in the effort to raise money for improved cancer treatment on the island today [Sept 27] taking part in the second annual PALS Mad Hair Day event, providing people the opportunity to donate $5 and wear their hair in a mad or crazy way for a day in the name of a worthy cause. Students and teachers alike joined in the fun fundraising... Read more of this article

Marc Bean On Collaboration & Self-Determination

[Written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] I wish to address two terms that have become buzz words as of late: Collaboration and Self-Determination. The PLP is on record stating our wish to move Bermudians forward via co-operation and self-determination as explained in my recent address to the nation. At that time, I said, “It is the time for leadership,... Read more of this article

Scott: Four Grand Atlantic Proposals Shortlisted

Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott spoke in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27], providing an update on the Grand Atlantic Development. The Grand Atlantic property was planned as a housing development, with the listed prices for the 78 units ranging from $495,000 – $665,000. Only one unit sold in the first six months, and some... Read more of this article

Heavy Rain Causes Customs System Disruption

The Department of Customs has advised that, due to the heavy rainfall yesterday [Sept 26], the Department has experienced systems issues that has lead to a disruption to the normal processing of Bermuda Customs Declarations [BCDs] in the Hamilton Longroom through the Customs Automated Processing System [CAPS]. A spokesperson said, “A temporary... Read more of this article

Minister, Opposition Leader On Inaccuracies

[Updated] Environment Minister Sylvan Richards and Opposition Leader Marc Bean exchanged words in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27] with both accusing each other of making inaccurate statements. Minister Richards said the total amount spent on the National Infrastructure Plan to date is $58,181 which is a “far cry from the inaccurate $500,000... Read more of this article