Author Archive: Bernews1

Esso Donates $30K To Diabetes Association

Esso Bermuda has presented a cheque worth $30,000 to the Bermuda Diabetes Association, with the funds having been raised through Esso’s “Help Us Help” promotion, whereby for every gallon of gas that was pumped at all Esso stations from November 16th, 2012 through to January 11th, 2013, 5¢ was donated to the Bermuda Diabetes Association. Participating... Read more of this article

Day #1: Cromwell Manders Junior Tournament

The Cromwell Manders Junior Tennis Tournament got underway at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium on Saturday [Feb 9]. Rain shortened the opening days play with only fourteen games completed. Daniel Phillips defeated John White in straight sets 4 – 1, 4 – 1 in their Boy’s 10 Green Ball Quarter Final matchup, while Yontz Sutton defeated Amir Thomas in... Read more of this article

Temporary Traffic Controls At Somerset Bridge

Traffic at Somerset Bridge will be limited to one lane at times from the afternoon of February 11 to February 14, as BELCO crews will be working in the area. A spokesperson said, “BELCO wishes to advise motorists that from the afternoon of February 11 to February 14, crews will be working on Middle Road in Somerset. “Traffic at Somerset... Read more of this article

Photos: CBA Principal’s Birthday Fundraiser

Over $2,000 was raised at birthday fundraiser recently organized by the Literacy Committee to celebrate Principal Kalmar Richards’ Birthday and to acknowledge her dedication to students at CedarBridge Academy. In addition a book fund-raiser for the CedarBridge Library was held, where books were donated to the library in honor of Mrs. Richards’... Read more of this article

Ten Track Athletes Qualify For Carifta Games

Following Saturday’s [Feb 9] track and field meet, there are now a total of ten Bermuda track and field athletes who have reached the qualifying standard for the 2013 Carifta Games, which will be held in the Bahamas from March 28 – April 1. Bermuda National Athletic Association President Donna Watson said, “We are hoping to have at least... Read more of this article

Saturday’s Harness Pony Racing Results

Harness Pony racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street on Saturday afternoon [Feb 9] saw Keira Whitehead in the bike of Ribbons & Pearls won Heat 5 the 1:0/2 – 1:08/2 Time Bar Class clocking 1:07/2, while Vain Waldron and Night Nurse finished second with a time of 1:09/1. Kiwon Waldron drove Mercedes Spence to victory in the 1:08/3... Read more of this article

All Government MPs Subject To Drug Testing

All Government Members of Parliament will be subject to mandatory drug testing and Opposition MPs will be invited to participate, it was announced during Friday’s [Feb 8] Throne Speech. Governor George Fergusson said, “The use of illicit drugs in Bermuda is a problem that could benefit from leadership by example.The Government will, therefore,... Read more of this article

Finance Ministry: ‘Spain Never Contacted Us’

The Finance Ministry responded to a recent newspaper article about Bermudian authorities “refusing” to assist Spain with a financial investigation, saying it was “categorically untrue.” The Ministry said that neither the Bermuda Government or any related agencies in Bermuda were contacted by Spanish Authorities about the matter. The... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Help Locating Woman [Found]

[Updated - Police said she "has been found safe"] The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old Amanda Hunt, who was last seen at a Sandys bus stop last night [Feb 8]. Police Media Manager said Dwayne Caines said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 52 year old... Read more of this article

Four Sailors Rescued 70 Miles Off Bermuda

[Updated with photo gallery & video] Following a search which involved three U.S. Coast Guard aircraft, four Irish sailors were rescued from their 48-ft sailboat 70 miles north of Bermuda this morning [Feb 9].The four people are now safely on board the “Tetian Trader” — a ship that had diverted to join the search and rescue effort. At... Read more of this article

James Bond’s Scrubbed Bermuda Mission

Largely set in and around Bermuda, the rogue James Bond project “Warhead” has been hailed as one of Hollywood’s great unfilmed scripts – so good it tempted a retired Sean Connery [pictured] to re-holster his Walther PPK and return as 007 for one final mission. But what amounted to a protracted Spy Versus Spy legal battle between... Read more of this article

Flight Cancellations Continue Due To Blizzard

The flight cancellations that began on Friday due to a powerful blizzard affecting the U.S. east coast continue today [Feb 9], with at least four Bermuda flights cancelled. Arriving flights Delta #561 from Boston and United #1419 from Newark are showing as cancelled on flight data, as are departing flights American Airlines #1443 to New York/JFK and... Read more of this article