Author Archive: Bernews1

Collision In Spanish Point Causes Traffic Delays

[Updated] Commuters faced traffic delays this morning [Sept 23] in the Spanish Point area, following a collision during the morning rush hour time. Police were on scene directing traffic, and at least one damaged vehicle could be seen in the area. Update Sept 24: A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:30am on Monday, September 23rd police officers... Read more of this article

Crow Lane Promotion For PALS Mad Hair Day

A few ladies — with some rather interesting hairstyles — greeted commuters at Crow Lane roundabout this morning [Sept 23] to promote P.A.L.S. Annual Mad Hair Day event on Friday [Sept 27]. The fundraising event sees people donate $5 to the charity and wear their hair in a mad or crazy way for the day. P.A.L.S. is a registered charity founded... Read more of this article

Visitors Swim To Shore After Sailboat Capsizes

Two visitors swam to shore on Saturday [Sept 21] after their 17ft sailboat capsized in the Granaway Deep area. A BMOC spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a report from a member of the public reporting 2 visitors sailing a 17ft sailboat in the vicinity east of Five Star Island, in Granaway Deep, who capsized their boat... Read more of this article

MP Brown: ‘Passport Matter Has Big Implications’

The Opposition said they support Minister Michael Fahy and the OBA in finding a way to halt or delay the removal of Bermuda Passport printing from on island, with MP Walton Brown saying power has been taken away from the Overseas Territories and the matter has “big implications.” Citing a new passport design with improved security measures,... Read more of this article

Parking Changes To Be Made In City Of Hamilton

A number of parking changes will be made in the City of Hamilton over the next few weeks and months, with changes to include cost reductions in some cases, parking rates will be introduced in other cases, as well as “aggressive” clamping of cars parked in spaces designated for residents. City of Hamilton Chief Operating Officer Edward Benevides... Read more of this article

BlackBerry Delays iPhone/Android BBM Rollout

BlackBerry was due to introduce BBM for iPhones and Android yesterday [Sept 21] however has delayed the rollout citing issues caused by an unreleased version posted online. Earlier this month, BlackBerry announced that it would make its popular BlackBerry Messaging [BBM] service available for users of other devices, allowing people to connect with friends... Read more of this article

Willow Cuts, St David’s Advance To Cricket Finals

Willow Cut and St David’s have advanced to the Lindo’s Twenty20 Finals after winning their semi finals on Saturday [Sept 21]. St. David’s Win by 4 Wickets: Bailey’s Bay 111 St. David’s Cricket Club 114/6 At the Sea Breeze Oval, St. David’s won the toss and elected to send Bailey’s Bay to bat. Bailey’s Bay were bowled all out... Read more of this article

Bermuda Delegation To Attend Seminar In Miami

Premier Craig Cannonier will be attending the KPMG National Infrastructure Strategy Summit in Miami, Florida. Also in attendance will be the Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell, Minister of Public Works Trevor Moniz, Minister of Environment and Planning Sylvan Richards and his Permanent Secretary Dr. Derrick Binns, General... Read more of this article

Video Set #1: 2013 John Lennon Peace Concert

[Updated with more videos] Despite a small sprinkling of rain, crowds of people packed the Botanical Gardens on Saturday evening [Sept 21] for the second annual John Lennon Peace Day Concert, which saw a slew of entertainers take the stage. Speaking after the concert, promoter Tony Brannon said, “I want to thank everyone who really helped so much.... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Annual Classic Bike Club Display

The Bermuda Classic Bike Club will be holding their Annual Bike Display on Sunday [Sept 29] at the eastern end of Kindley Field Road [Ferry Reach] near the Swing Bridge. The Bermuda Classic Bike Club was formed in 2002 to preserve Bermuda’s motorcycling history and provide a voice for their members when addressing legislation or laws that may affect... Read more of this article

Bermudian Describes Kenya Mall Shooting Terror

[Updated: Gunmen opened fire in a Kenya mall today, killing over 55 people and injuring at least 150 more. Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess was in the mall at the time, and spent 3 hours locked in a bathroom before making a run for it, and escaping to safety] Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess, who lives in Africa, was caught up in a mass shooting at a shopping... Read more of this article

Women’s Football: Bermuda Win 3-1 In Haiti

[Updated: Bermuda win their opening match 3-1, with goals from Eva Frazzoni, Zahra Gibbons and Deshea Darrell] The Bermuda U17 Women’s football team is taking on the Dominican Republic this evening [Sept 21] in Haiti, and as of half time Bermuda is leading 2-0, courtesy of first half strikes by Eva Frazzoni and Zahra Gibbons. The team is competing... Read more of this article