Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos/Video: Heavy Rains Cause Area Flooding

[Updated] Torrential rainfall flooded several streets today [Sept 26] including Bakery Lane, Cemetery Road, and Woodlands Road. Some drivers plowed through the flooded streets, while others chose alternate routes. “This is the most rain I’ve seen in a long time,” said Mr Brunson, as he attempted to leave Bakery Lane. Bermuda Fire... Read more of this article

Court Hears Man Threw Flower Pot Overboard

A 59-year old man received an absolute discharge in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 26] after admitting tossing his neighbour’s flower pot into Hamilton Harbour. Robert Coombs re-appeared before Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo, where the Court heard his neighbour had moved out of her condo on Harbour Road to allow renovation works. She moved into... Read more of this article

Public Safety Minister On CCTV Expansion Plans

[Updated with video] The new CCTV contract calls for an increase of three times the existing number of cameras and the upgraded equipment will provide features like vehicle license plate recognition and higher resolution images for use in investigations, Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said today [Sept 26]. The enhanced system — which will... Read more of this article

21 Mth Old Nosaj Stovell Dies In Tragic Incident

[Updated: Police have identified the toddler as 21 month old Nosaj Stovell] Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines has confirmed the very sad news that a “minor was killed in a road traffic collision” this evening [Sept 25]. Details are limited at this time, however we understand the victim was a very young child. The police are expected to... Read more of this article

Rider Injured In Three Vehicle Collision In Paget

Around 8am on Wednesday [Sept 25] a three vehicle collision occurred on South Road in Paget near the junction with Windgap Lane. “It appears that two cars were being driven along South Road when an auxiliary cycle being ridden along the same road collided with both vehicles,” a police spokesperson said. “As a result the auxiliary... Read more of this article

Tourism Related Value Decreases 7% In 2012

Total tourism-related value added decreased to $634 million in 2012, down 7% from the $681 million measured in 2011, according to the Tourism Satellite Account report released this morning [Sept 26]. Employment derived from tourism-related activities reached a total of 5756 jobs in 2012, which reflected a decline of 402 jobs or 5.9%. The level of wages... Read more of this article

St George’s, Somerset Ferry Service Suspended

[Updated] This morning [Sept 26] Transport Ministry said that due to the current inclement weather the St. George’s ferry has been suspended until further notice. The Bermuda Weather Service said today will be cloudy with periods of rain and showers, and has issued a Thunderstorm Advisory valid for this afternoon through tonight. Update 4.20pm: The... Read more of this article

EY Donates $300,000 For New Hospital

Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust [BHCT] announces that EY — previously know as Ernst & Young — has made a $300,000 donation to the Why it Matters capital campaign. BHCT is leading this capital campaign with a philanthropic goal of $40 million as a payment towards the KEMH Redevelopment Project. “The KEMH Redevelopment Project is... Read more of this article

Crows Threatening Bermuda Longtail Population

The Department of Conservation Services said they have become “increasingly concerned about the impact that crows are having on Bermuda’s iconic Longtail.” The American Crow is a large, all-black bird with a long, heavy bill and fan-shaped tail, which is easily recognizable and a fairly common bird in Bermuda. “It is not native to Bermuda,... Read more of this article

Maiden Holdings Commences Public Offering

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. — a Bermuda-based holding company – has commenced a public offering of $135 million of mandatory convertible preference shares, subject to market and other customary conditions. The offering consists of 2,700,000 mandatory convertible preference shares with an offering price of $50 per share. Maiden intends to grant... Read more of this article

Perfect Storm Bowling League Results

The Perfect Storm Bowling League season continued at the Warwick Lanes this week with Yea’ Right defeating X Em Out 17-3. The BPS Blue Lanterns went down 2-18 to Power Play while Two Flags was shut out 0-20 by Zone Team. Yeah 4 Us defeated Pin Snipers 15-5 and Strikers went down 2-18 to Pins Down. Top scorers for the night included: Team Scratch... Read more of this article

Women’s Football: Bermuda Defeat Grenada 2-0

[Updated: Bermuda win their third consecutive game, defeating Grenada 2-0 with strikes from Dazhja Greaves and Zahra Gibbons] The Bermuda Women’s U17 National Football Team are taking on Grenada today [Sept 25] at the Sylvio Cator Stadium in Port au Prince, Haiti. Bermuda is competing in the final round of the Caribbean Football Union U17 Women’s... Read more of this article