Author Archive: Bernews1

Cricket: Bermuda Defeat Trinity College

The Bermuda Cricket Board Select squad defeated Trinity College School from Canada by 67 runs at the Shelly Bay Field yesterday [Apr 6]. Bermuda won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 90/9 in their allotted 30 overs, while Trinity College were bowled all out for 69 runs. Kyle Swan and Yajni Durham both scored 17 runs, while Jai-Onni Outerbridge and... Read more of this article

Equestrian: Nisbett & Tucker Compete In Spain

Bermudian equestrians Patrick Nisbett and Linda Tucker continued competing on the Sunshine Tour in Spain. Tucker competed in the Classic Tour A Class and was eliminated riding Argento PM, while Nisbett competed in the Grand Prix Tour B Class, where he finished 36th riding Fine Star T Asschaut. The pair 24 Penalty Fault Points in a time of 82.85. Related... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Tree Falls, Causes Power Outages

[Updated with photos + video] Due to the strong winds this morning [Apr 7], a large tree fell and affected power lines in the Middle Road in Warwick area [by Lindos], which resulted in power outages. The fallen tree blocked most of the road, and crews are in the area working to remove the tree and restore power. Three BELCO trucks and two W&E... Read more of this article

2013: Pirates Of Bermuda Raises Over $100,000

Over $100,000 was raised during yesterday’s [Apr 6] Pirates of Bermuda fundraiser, which saw well known locals ‘walk the plank’ in an effort to support the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s ‘Save the Spirit’ campaign. Governor George Fergusson gave his “Letter of Marque” granting permission for the Foundation to... Read more of this article

Police Issue Warning After Surge In Burglaries

The police said there has been a surge in residential burglaries in Hamilton Parish, Warwick and Sandys, and have advised the public to secure their property and to keep an eye on individuals that are acting suspiciously. A police spokesperson said, “We are advising the public, to secure your property; lock all windows, doors, and secure air conditioning... Read more of this article

Judge Rules Stockton Eligible For Bankruptcy

Stockton is eligible for bankruptcy protection, a federal judge ruled on Monday [Apr.1], saying the California city was in fact broke and negotiated with its creditors — including Bermuda-based Assured Guaranty — in good faith last year before seeking Chapter 9 protection. US Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein scolded Wall Street creditors... Read more of this article

Video: FMG Launches New iPhone, Android App

Freisenbruch-Meyer Group has launched a new claims service tool and Bermuda’s first insurance app, Eclaims. The Eclaims app is a multi-functional application available on iPhones and Androids, and their respective tablets. Freisenbruch-Meyer’s clients can start the claims process by submitting the electronic claims form from their phones and include... Read more of this article

Photos: $70 Million Superyacht Stops In Bermuda

[Updated with video] The $70 million super yacht “Lady S” stopped in Bermuda today [Apr 6], and departed from St George’s earlier this afternoon. The 225-foot long vessel is owned by Daniel Snyder, an American billionaire best known as the owner of the Washington Redskins American football team. Built by Dutch company Amels in 2006... Read more of this article

Antwan Russell Scores In Second Ilkeston Game

[Updated with video] Bermuda international Antwan Russell opened his goal account at the New Manor Ground this afternoon [Apr. 6] as his Ilkeston Football Club claimed a 2-2 draw against the Evo-Stik League’s Premier Division front-runners. As against Buxton in midweek, Bermudian striker Mr. Russell joined the action with half an hour left and... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores In Bradford City Victory

[Updated] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored the winning goal for Bradford City today [Apr 6] to propel them to a 1-0 win against Northampton. Bradford City’s blog said Wells took advantage of a defensive mix-up between Nathan Cameron and Lee Nicholls midway through the opening period to tap home from barely a yard out into a unguarded goal. The... Read more of this article

Christopher Appears On “Good Morning America”

Bermudian actor/singer Nicholas Christopher was dancing in the street — quite literally — when the cast of the upcoming Broadway show “Motown: The Musical” appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” this week [Apr. 4]. Now in previews at New York’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, the much anticipated show officially... Read more of this article

Photography Summer Camp For Children

The Bermuda National Gallery is hoping to put the island’s kids in the picture with its Youth Camera Action summer camp. Registration is now open for the 2013 subsidised photography programme which accepts children aged from 11 to14 years. “Students will learn the basic principles of composition and photography, how to use the various functions... Read more of this article