Author Archive: Bernews1
Atlantis Mobile Laboratory Returns To BIOS
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] said they are pleased to announce the return of the Atlantis Mobile Laboratory, owned by Universite Laval, to the BIOS campus to continue its work on environmental and human health issues in Bermuda. Designed to bring mobile expertise and laboratory facilities to locations around the world, Atlantis consists... Read more of this article
St David’s MP: Community ‘Outraged’ By Robbery
The St. David’s community are outraged by the recent armed robbery of their local store and they stand as one with the family that owns and operates the store, St David’s MP Lovitta Foggo said. Ms Foggo — who has represented the area since 2007 — said the service provided by the family business is valued by the community, especially... Read more of this article
Six Bermudians Jailed In UK As Of Dec. 31 2012
Recent figures given during a Westminster debate in the UK showed there were six Bermudians incarcerated in England and Wales as of 31 December 2012. Numbers revealed last month indicated there were seven Bermudians incarcerated in England and Wales as of June 2012. That was a jump from 2011, when records indicate there was only one Bermudian jailed. There... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist In Critical Condition After Collision
[Updated] A 33-year-old man is listed in critical condition in the ICU after suffering serious head injuries in a motorcycle collision early this morning [Feb 11] in Devonshire. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Police and first responders attended a report of a serious Road Traffic Collision that took place in the early hours of this... Read more of this article
No Takers For Six-Apartment Property Auction
A six-apartment property that had been taken over by the Provost Marshal was put up for auction last week, with the public auction scheduled to take place at 3:00pm. By 3:15pm, no potential buyer or buyers had shown up at the Long Ridge Pass Devonshire property, and Auctioneer, Mr Leonard Gibbons, took down his auction signs and departed. The property... Read more of this article
Weekend News, Links, Photos, Videos & More
This past weekend saw four Irish sailors rescued 70 miles off Bermuda, the police release CCTV images of the recent armed robbery in St David’s, various sports events take place across the island and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, please click to view more. News & More Document: Government Financial Statements CCTV Photos... Read more of this article
Photos/Results/Video: Final Harness Pony Race
[Updated with video] The final race day of the 2012/13 Harness Pony Racing Season took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street on Sunday [Feb 10]. In Heat 6 the 1:05 – 1:06 Time Bar race, Captain Chaos and Maurice Raynor finished first with a time of 1:05 flat, while Real Ladylike and Lindsay Sousa finished second with a time of 1:05/3... Read more of this article
Document: Government Financial Statements
[Updated] The recently released financial statement show the Government’s revenue for the year ended 31 March 2012 was around $914 million, while total expenses were around $1.26 billion — a deficit of around $343 million. The expenses decreased from the previous year [2011 = $1.3B] as did the revenue [2011 = $996.7M]. The Government’s... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Sensei Roots Invitational Shiai
The Sensei Roots Invitational Shiai 18 Event took place today [Feb 10] at the Pembroke Sunday School. Jahzion Lugo captured the Novice Boys Grand Champion title, while Jamie Furtado was crowned the Intermediate Boys Grand Champion. Kent Bean was Black Belt Men’s Grand Champion while Kyaunte Young was crowned the Intermediate Girls Grand Champion.... Read more of this article
CCTV Photos Of St David’s Armed Robbery
[Updated] The police have released CCTV images from the armed robbery at the St David’s Variety store on Wednesday night [Feb 6]. The store owner and his daughter were working at the time, and the masked man entered the store at about 9.30pm wielding a gun and demanding cash before escaping on foot. The CCTV image below was released by the police: Second... Read more of this article
Trustees Appoint New Director Of BUEI
Laura Gorham has been appointed director pro tem to provide leadership and management for the day-to-day operations of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute throughout 2013. As a member of the Board of Trustees for two years, Ms Gorham [pictured] took a leading role in the BUEI’s recent six-month strategic planning process and in the popular... Read more of this article
Blackberry Z10 Available In Bermuda For $1250
The new Blackberry Z10 is now available in Bermuda, with “The Hub” — located on 61 Middle Road, Warwick — retailing the new devices for $1,250. A spokesperson for the store said the phones are unlocked to any network here in Bermuda and overseas, and they are currently available in white, with the black models to be available... Read more of this article
