Author Archive: Bernews1
Resurfacing Works: Kindley Field Rd Roundabout
The Ministry of Public Works advised that resurfacing works will be carried out on the Kindley Field Road roundabout near the L. F. Wade International Airport entrance. The resurfacing works will take place between 6am and 11am on Tuesday 7th May and Wednesday 8th May, and during that time one lane of traffic will be open. A spokesperson said, “These... Read more of this article
Minister: Dock Work Moving At “Impressive Rate”
The Minister of Public Works Trevor Moniz today [May 6] advised that last week work on the Heritage Wharf project went according to plan and said “progress is still moving on at an impressive rate.” The $22.36 million project is scheduled to be completed in time for the arrival of the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship on May 15th. The 4,000-passenger,... Read more of this article
Major Smith Appointed Postmaster General
The Ministry of Finance today announced that Major [Retired] Allan Wayne B. Smith, E.D. has been appointed as the new Postmaster General, effectively immediately. Major Smith retired from the Bermuda Regiment in 2008 after serving for 22 years. He has held a variety of positions in both the Civil Service and in the private sector, such as: Director... Read more of this article
Bermuda Trust Firm Wins Caribbean Award
The STEP Caribbean awards were held in St Kitts this weekend, and Bermuda-based Meritus Trust was lauded as Caribbean Trust Company of the Year. The award winners were announced at the STEP Caribbean Conference gala dinner on Sunday [May 5], part of the STEP Caribbean Conference being held in St. Kitts from May 6-8, 2013 at the Marriott Resort. Tim... Read more of this article
Captain Ashley Simmons Launches Water Taxi
[Updated] Captain Ashley Simmons has launched the Bermuda Water Taxi service, which specializes in shuttling passengers from the Royal Naval Dockyard to Hamilton [or anywhere in the Great Sound – west] and the town of St. George. Captain Simmons said, “After witnessing ferries and buses transporting visitors around Bermuda, the idea came to me about... Read more of this article
Video: Brian Lara On ‘Love Affair For Bermuda’
Legendary West Indies cricket player Brian Lara had kind words for the island during his recent visit, saying he enjoys visiting the island and has a “great love affair” for Bermuda. Mr Lara came to the island to show support for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League [WCL] Division 3, which saw Uganda, Oman, USA, Italy, Nepal and Bermuda compete,... Read more of this article
Two Men Deny Assaulting Pregnant Women
Two men appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [May 6], where they both denied assaulting pregnant women in two completely separate cases. One man was alleged to have kicked a woman who was 7-weeks pregnant in her stomach, while the other was alleged to have punched a woman who was 3 months pregnant. Mikhail Butterfield, 22, pleaded not guilty... Read more of this article
Man Denies Holding Knife To Girlfriend’s Throat
A 27-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [May 6] where he denied assaulting his girlfriend and holding a knife to her neck. Jahroy Simons pleaded not guilty to unlawfully assaulting the female, and of using threatening words to her while holding a knife to her neck. Both incidents were alleged to have occurred in Devonshire earlier... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Women’s Figure Competitors
After years of hard training, bodybuilders, fitness and physique and figure competitors took to the stage on Saturday night [May 4] as they took part in the Bodybuilding & Fitness Extravaganza hosted by the Bermuda Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation. The women’s figure division, which is judged more on lines and aesthetic rather than... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests: 22 People For Warrants & DUI
Over this past weekend, police officers arrested five people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] continues. Officers also arrested 17 people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island. Related Stories Arrests For DUI, Machete,... Read more of this article
Driver Crashes Into Railing, Arrested For DUI
A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after crashing into a roadside railing on Harrington Sound Road early Saturday morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:30am on Saturday, May 4th police officers attended a reported single vehicle collision along Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish near the junction... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Men’s Bodybuilding Competitors
Two male bodybuilders took to the stage during Saturday night’s [May 4] Bodybuilding & Fitness Extravaganza at City Hall along with fitness competitors, men’s physique competitors, women’s figure competitors and fitness competitors. Veteran bodybuilder Jeftha Miller won the bodybuilding, while Deon Brangman placed second. Miller... Read more of this article
