Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: Classic Bike & Mobylette Gathering

Sunday the 6th January saw almost forty classic auxiliary and motorcycles gathered at the horse and buggy stand on Front Street. Some of the old time Bermuda favorites included the French-made Mobylette and Peugeot 50cc powered cycles. Notables included a super clean bright orange Vespa scooter with spotless chrome rims which was owned by OBA MP Jeff... Read more of this article

Port Royal Members Masters Golf First Round

The Port Royal Member’s Masters Golf Tournament First Round got underway at the Port Royal Golf Course on Saturday [Jan 5]. There is a three way tie in the Championship Round as Nigel Burgess, Dany Bernier and Greg Smith all have 35 points, Allan E. Richardson leads the Seniors with 37 points, while Maggie McCorkell leads the Ladies with 29 points... Read more of this article

Bermuda Hockey Team Defeat Delaware Valley

The Bermuda vs Delaware Valley game at the National Sports Center kicked off on Saturday [Jan 5] with Bermuda attacking hard from the whistle and scoring in the 5th minute, when Laura West-Burt found the back of the net. Delaware handled the pressure imposed by the Bermuda team well and were unlucky not to level after 10 minutes with some tight passing... Read more of this article

Estwaniks Win 2013 Fairmont To Fairmont Race

[Updated] Chris and Ashley Estwanik are the 2013 Fairmont to Fairmont champions, with the husband and wife duo claiming yet another win on the local race circuit this morning [Jan 6]. Chris Estwanik crossed the line in a time of 37.46, while Stephen Allen finished second clocking 39.28 and Jay Donawa was third in 40:11. Ashley Estwanik was 10th across... Read more of this article

Belvin’s Variety Store In Flatts Robbed

[Updated - Police confirm Belvin's was robbed, with the suspect "brandishing a bladed article" at the female employee.] Police attended the Belvin’s Variety store in Flatts some time before midnight last night [Jan 5] to a report of a robbery. We unofficially understand at least one person entered the premises armed with some form of weapon like... Read more of this article

Photos/Results: BNAA Track & Field Meet

The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] held their first track meet of 2013 at the National Sports Center on Saturday [Jan 5], which saw Tiara Derosa reach the “A” qualifying standard for the Carifta Games. Kierra Lee won the Under 20 Girls 150 Meter Dash with a time of 21.17, while Kidane Callendar won the Under 20 Boys 150 Meter... Read more of this article

Bermuda Basketball: Rimrockers, Dragons Win

In Bermuda Basketball Association Elite League play inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium this weekend, the Warwick Rimrockers defeated the Hamilton Tsunamis 56 – 41. Chris Crumpler led the Warwick Rimrockers to victory with 18 points, while Kevin Stevens scored a game high 19 points for the Hamilton Tsunamis. The second game of the night saw the... Read more of this article

Video/Photos/Results: Senior Netball League

The Bermuda Netball Association’s League Season got back underway on Saturday [Jan 5] at the Bernard’s Park.The game of the night was the match involving the first place Data Tech Netts facing off against second place WWC Panthers. Gina Benjamin scored 40 goals to lead the Data Tech Netts to a 57 – 34 victory over the WWC Panthers, Kimale Evans... Read more of this article

Premier & Corona League Football Results

The post Shaun Goater era for the North Village Rams started with a 5 – 2 win over Wolves at the Devonshire Rec. Jemeiko Jennings gave the North Village Rams the lead in the 18th minute, and Lashun Dill doubled the lead in the 36th minute. Dill then added his second goal of the game and the North Village Rams’ 3rd in the 44th minute as the visitors... Read more of this article

Audio: Twanée’s New Single ‘Mission Statement’

Bermudian singer Twanée Butterfield has released her latest brand new single “Mission Statement,” which was produced by “The University” and written by herself and Julien Thompson. The new release was recorded and mixed by Ky Miller and mastered by Mark Christensen. The song is available for download by clicking here. Twanée... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Internet Governance Presentation

IT professionals across the island are being invited to attend a special Wired Wednesday on Internet Governance, presented by Nigel Hickson, Vice President of Europe ICANN, on January 9th at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. The topic of discussion will be: “What business needs to know about the governance of the Internet; the role of ICANN and new... Read more of this article

Police Respond To Reports Of Gunshots

[Updated] At around midnight, the police responded to reports of what sounded like gunshots in the Curving Avenue/King Street area. Unofficial reports suggest that no one was injured. Details are limited at this time, however we will update with official information as able. Update Jan 6, 5.36pm: A police spokesperson said: “Around midnight on... Read more of this article