Author Archive: Bernews1

Beloved Impresario Eddy DeMello Dies At 75

Bermuda is mourning the death of Eddy DeMello, the colourful entertainment impresario, businessman and longtime champion of the island’s Portuguese community. Mr. DeMello [pictured] died yesterday [Mar.6] at the age of 75 following a long illness. One of the island’s pre-eminent entertainment promoters, he brought such internationally acclaimed... Read more of this article

Michael Douglas’s Bermuda House “For Rent”

Entertainment website E! Online is reporting tonight [Mar.6] that the Warwick home of superstar couple Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones is for rent– at $28,000 a month. E! On-Line said the Longford Road property — featured in the July, 2002 edition of “Architectural Digest” — spans “across 7,381 square feet... Read more of this article

BBFS To Hold Football Easter Camp

The Bermuda Brazilian Football School will be hosting a football Easter Camp for male and female players aged between 7-14. A spokesperson said, “We will hold our last camp of the 2012/13 football season at the BAA field, from April 1-5th. The camp will run from 8.30am – 3.00pm daily with pickup by 3.30pm. “The fee is $150.00 and all... Read more of this article

Welch Tribute: “Roots, Rock, Cherokee & Me”

A tribute to the late Edward McDonald Welch [boat builder and historian] will be held on Saturday [Mar 16] at the Earl Cameron Theatre [City Hall] in Hamilton. Under the Distinguished Patronage of Mr. & Mrs. Dale Butler, the Welch Family presents a night of entertainment in memory of the late Mr. Welch and there will be a video presentation by Dale... Read more of this article

Age Concern Encourage Members To Play Golf

Turtle Hill Golf Club at the Fairmont Southampton and Age Concern have joined forces to encourage more residents to have fun in their leisure time. “Golf has so many beneﬁcial attributes for the individual. You don’t really need a partner to play, it is a great way to exercise gently and you get plenty of fresh air. It challenges your mind and... Read more of this article

American R&B Star Chris Brown Stops On Island

American R&B star Chris Brown briefly stopped in Bermuda this afternoon [Mar 6], with it understood his plane stopped to refuel. Photos are circulating of the 23-year-old singer — on-off boyfriend of Barbadian superstar Rihanna — posing at what appears to be the private jet section of L.F. Wade Airport with locals. By sheer coincidence... Read more of this article

Youngest Bermudian Female Awarded Black Belt

Sunday March 3rd in Japan saw female Bermudian Signe Constable awarded her Shodan rank (1st Degree Black Belt) at the Aikido Hombu Dojo World Headquarters in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. At just 18 years of age, she is Bermuda’s youngest female blackbelt in the Japanese art. Signe is pictured below with sensei Smith at Bermuda Aikikai seminar last... Read more of this article

Plans Gearing Up For Marion Bermuda Race

[Written by Talbot Wilson] Since its inception in 1977, the biennial Marion Bermuda Race has been a premier 645 mile ocean race and sailing event which appeals to a broad range of cruising and racing enthusiasts. The spirit of the race is one focused on Family and Fun, and all yachts and crew are participating for the joy and pleasure of sailing, competition,... Read more of this article

Flight Cancellations Due To East Coast Weather

American Airlines flight #1416 due to arrive from New York at 8:55pm this evening [Mar 6] has been cancelled due to inclement weather on the U.S. East Coast. Tomorrow morning’s scheduled departure [AA#1443] to New York has also been cancelled. USA Today reports, “Airlines had preemptively canceled more than 1,300 flights by 3 a.m. this... Read more of this article

Upcoming: 2013 KPMG Round The Grounds Race

KPMG and The Mid Atlantic Athletic Club are inviting Bermuda’s budding young athletes to take part in the ‘Round the Grounds’ Children’s ’ races , which will commence at 1.00pm on Sunday [Mar 17]. The races start and finish in the Botanical gardens where the rolling route is both scenic and challenging. A spokesperson said, “Participants... Read more of this article

Overturned Crane Causes Traffic Diversion

[Updated with video] Traffic is being advised to avoid the area of South Shore Road and Paynters Road after a crane working in the area fell into a ditch a short time ago this afternoon [Mar 6]. “Another crane is being brought in to assist and will have to be positioned in the road resulting in traffic not being able to pass,” a police... Read more of this article

Bermuda Snooker League Results

Watford Sports Club A Team stopped the Warwick Workman’s Club B Teams chances of winning the “Miller Open Division” title. Alan DeSilva came out of retirement to help Watford Sports Club on their way to a 5-1 win. DeSilva won his game against Nadanja Bailey 43-32. Zane DeSilva then defeated Reuben Burchall 70-39 and Steven Bremar won both his... Read more of this article