Author Archive: Bernews1
Port Royal Member’s Masters Golf Results
The Port Royal Member’s Masters Golf Tournament concluded on Sunday [Jan 6] at the Port Royal Golf Course. Nigel Burgess won the Championship Round with his second consecutive 35 to finish on 70 points. Greg Smith finished second with 69 points and Ian Page was third he also had 69 points. Allan E. Richardson won the Seniors Division with 75... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Daddy And I Explore Book Signing
Local author David Chapman hosted a book signing on Saturday [Jan 5] at the Horticultural Hall at the Botanical Gardens, which included an interactive talk by Mr. Chapman on Raising Environmentally Conscious Children. ‘Daddy and I Explore… The Caves!’ is the fifth title in the Daddy and I Explore children’s book series, and Mr Chapman said... Read more of this article
Wayne Furbert: Hyatt Contract Was Terminated
The former PLP Government terminated the Park Hyatt agreement as a result of their failure to commence the development of the property within the time frame, Shadow Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert said last night. The construction was supposed to have started some time ago, with initial press statements on the matter stating the resort was scheduled... Read more of this article
Bermuda Town Crier On “Great Job Titles” List
A photo and caption of E. Michael Jones in his Town Crier outfit has made the list of the “30 Greatest Job Titles In The History of Mankind” at WorldWideInterWeb.com. Mr Jones is joined by others including a Pork Rind Expert, Cat Behaviour Consultant, Bride Kidnapping Consultant, Shredded Cheese Authority, Penguinologist, Chief of Unicorn... Read more of this article
“Prolific Burglar” Appears In Supreme Court
Neville Woods, 44, of St George’s, who was described as a prolific burglar with a criminal career spanning a quarter-century appeared for sentencing in Supreme Court on Friday afternoon. Justice Charles-Etta Simmon remanded Woods into custody to re-appear at the February Arraignments Session and required a Social Inquiry Report and a Bermuda Assessment... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Go-Kart Races At Southside
The Bermuda Karting Club season continued at the South Side Moto Sports Park today [Jan 6] with Scott Barnes dominating the day’s racing, winning five of his six races. Scott Barnes drove to victory twice in the TAG Senior Class with Amber Lopes winning the first race of the day. Barnes also recorded a second and Stephen Corrado took third place... Read more of this article
Four New Senior Appointments At Appleby
Appleby announced a number of changes to its leadership team, and said with immediate effect Frances Woo will be appointed as Group Chairman. She will succeed Peter Bubenzer who will be retiring from the Appleby Group on 31 March 2013, following a career at Appleby that spans over 32 years. Appleby has also appointed a new global head of its Corporate... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday January 7
Monday January 7th is expected to have sunny periods with showers, with the high near 20°C/68°F, and the low around 14°C/58°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for the day says: “Sunny intervals, a few showers, increasing in the afternoon… Winds southwesterly moderate to strong gusts to gale force, mainly around showers, veering... Read more of this article
Photos: BAA Defeat Devonshire Colts 2 – 0
BAA claimed a 2-0 win over the Devonshire Colts in a First Division match-up at the BAA field on Sunday afternoon [Jan 6]. Jonas Buelow gave BAA the lead in the 6th minute to start the game off on the host’s side. Both teams created chances through the game, however the goalkeepers for both teams did well to keep score at 1 – 0 until Buelow... Read more of this article
PLP Questions Government On Term Limit Plans
The Opposition Shadow Minister For Home Affairs Walter Roban and Senator Marc Daniels are questioning the Government’s stance on term limits and asking for details on job growth plans. Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy recently spoke to the Bermuda Sun about the plans to scrap term limits for two years and streamline the work permit process.... Read more of this article
Car Overturns, Woman Arrested For DUI
A 45-year-old Devonshire woman was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after an accident early on Sunday morning [Jan 6] which saw her car overturn on Middle Road in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said: “Around 1:50am on Sunday, January 6th police officers on mobile patrol along Middle Road in Devonshire near the junction with Orange... Read more of this article
Andrew Peniston Killed In Motorcycle Accident
[Updated] The island has recorded the first road fatality of 2013, following the death of a 51-year-old man in a motorcycle collision just after midnight. At approximately 12.10am today [Jan 6], emergency services responded to the single vehicle accident on North Shore Road near the junction with Barkers Hill. Police Inspector Tracy Burgess said, “Police... Read more of this article
