Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos #2: Catlin End To End Walk/Cycle/Swim

Walkers, cyclists, swimmers and more took part in today’s [May 4] fundraising event, which started at 8am in St George’s with the End to End, while the Middle to End Route started from both Albouys Point [walkers] and Elbow Beach Hotel [cyclists]. Every year, on the first Saturday in May, around 2,500 people walk, cycle, or use other methods... Read more of this article

ICC Cricket Report: Bermuda, Nepal, Oman Win

Uganda and Nepal have secured promotion to the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2014 after their final group matches of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League [WCL] Division 3 in Bermuda today [May 4] On a day when three teams had a chance to claim the vital second position on the table, Nepal defeated Italy by eight wickets and Bermuda defeated USA by five... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Defeat USA In WCL 3 Cricket

[Updated with photo gallery] Bermuda defeated the USA today [May 4] as the two teams met up at the National Sports Centre with Bermuda recording a 5 wicket victory, and retaining their spot in Division 3 with the win. USA won the toss and elected to bat first, they scored 220/9 in their allotted 50 overs, Akeem Dodson was their top scorer with 50, while... Read more of this article

Police Called, Report Of Distressed Man On Roof

[Updated with video] Police responded to the Crown Hill Lane, Devonshire area early this evening [May 4] after a situation which we understand involved a man on a roof threatening to harm himself. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Police responded to reports of a domestic incident that took place in on Crown Hill Lane in Devonshire. “As... Read more of this article

Bermuda Poet Van Putten To Launch New Book

Bermuda educator, poet and writer Melodye Micëre Van Putten’s latest work, “Healing History: Reflections of Race and Forgiveness in Prose and Poetry” will be officially launched at the Bermuda National Library next Thursday [May 10]. Weaving narrative and verse in a scholarly and artistic exploration of historical events and contemporary... Read more of this article

Photos #1: Catlin End To End Gets Underway

[Updated with additional photos] The Catlin End-to-End got underway this morning [May 4] with walkers and cycle riders starting in St George’s Square, with the walkers first out the gate at 8am. The Middle-to-End walkers left from Albouys Point in Hamilton at 10am while the Middle-To-End Cycle ride are starting from Elbow Beach at 10.30am. Also scheduled... Read more of this article

Brian Lara Attends Saturday’s Bermuda Game

Legendary West Indies cricket player Brian Lara will attend today’s [May 4] match in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League [WCL] Division 3 between the USA and host Bermuda at the National Sports Centre, the Bermuda Cricket Board has confirmed. Lara is a regular visitor to Bermuda and usually attends the PGA Grand Slam of Golf held at the Port Royal... Read more of this article

Logic Announces Winners Of iPad Minis

Logic announced that Fabian Harris and Willoughby Harvey are the winners of the Refer a Friend Promotion. The promotion, which ran from January 1st to 31st March, 2013, required having an existing Logic customer refer a friend to Logic and have them sign up for a service. Once completed, the duo each received a $25 credit and became eligible to win... Read more of this article

Aquarium Saves Poisoned Juvenile Turtle

This juvenile Hawksbill turtle was brought to the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] recently in an unresponsive state after it ingested coral polyps which contain polytoxin and can cause poisoning if consumed in high doses. The turtle had ingested so much that it had a heart rate of only six beats per minute. “After some rest and relaxation... Read more of this article

Photos: CedarBridge Honours Nahge’s Memory

CedarBridge Academy yesterday [May 3] hosted a tree planting ceremony in memory of their former student Nahge O’Brien, who died of cancer at only 16 years old. Representatives from the school’s faculty, student body, Bermuda Sloop Foundation and Nahge’s family addressed those gathered. Nahge was diagnosed with leukemia in December... Read more of this article

PLP ‘Congratulate’ OBA For Continuing Plan

The PLP congratulates the OBA for “continuing to build upon the foundation” in tourism laid by the PLP, as the OBA has “demonstrated that in the absence of original ideas or a plan, they are wise enough to continue what works”, Shadow Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said. The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] recently announced... Read more of this article

Two Men Admit Stealing $33 Worth Of Food

Two men appeared in Magistrates Court yesterday [May 3] where they both pleaded guilty to stealing food from the Somerset Marketplace supermarket. Stanley Gibbons, 55, admitted taking items including sauce and brown beef [worth around $10] on 1st May 2013. After apologizing, Gibbons explained to Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that “I was hungry at... Read more of this article