Author Archive: Bernews1

Chief Inspector Graduates From FBI Academy

Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro of the Bermuda Police Service recently graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He was one of 260 law enforcement executives and managers who graduated in December 2012, and was selected to represent the international students by giving a speech honouring the fallen. Commissioner of Police Michael... Read more of this article

Opposition Queries Details Of Tourism Authority

“It is concerning that the One Bermuda Alliance is moving forward with their Tourism Authority without ensuring that the public is fully aware of what their proposed Tourism Authority will embody,” the Opposition PLP has said. On Wednesday [Jan 2] Minister of Tourism & Transport Shawn Crockwell said local hotelier and former MP David... Read more of this article

55-Yr-Old Woman Injured In Cycle/Taxi Collision

A 55-year-old Warwick woman is recovering on a general ward in KEMH after being injured in a collision involving an auxiliary cycle and a taxi at the junction of South Road and Point Finger Road in Paget on Wednesday. A police spokesperson said: “Around 8pm on Wednesday, January 2nd police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision... Read more of this article

BSX Releases 2012 Year End Review Report

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] reported that “although the Bermuda domestic capital market continued to experience pressure as a result of global and domestic market conditions, BSX international listing business, and in particular the listing of Insurance Linked Securities, gained momentum for the BSX and Bermuda.” A statement from the... Read more of this article

17-Year-Old In ICU After Car/Motorcycle Accident

At around 5.20pm yesterday [Jan 2] there was a collision involving a motorcycle and a car on Middle Road in Smith’s, which left a 17-year-old in the Intensive Care Unit. A police spokesperson said: “Around 5:20pm on Wednesday, January 2nd police and first responders attended a reported serious two vehicle collision on Middle Road in Smith’s... Read more of this article

Makai Dickerson’s Cannabis Charges Dropped

Charges against Makai Dickerson were dropped this morning [Jan 3] in Magistrates Court. He previously appeared on charges of possessing of 0.45gm of cannabis, and the Magistrate adjourned the case at that time with it appearing Mr Dickerson was to receive a police caution. Appearing before Senior Magistrate Archie Warner in Court today, Mr Dickerson... Read more of this article

Summer Internships In Bermuda, London, USA

Applications are now open for the Bermuda Foundation For Insurance Studies ‘Intro-to-Insurance’ Summer 2013 Intern Programmes aimed at giving any student who is considering a career in the insurance sector an understanding of the industry and the opportunities open to them. Sixteen undergraduate or graduate students will be selected to spend two... Read more of this article

2013 Restaurant Week Kicks Off January 21st

Many of Bermuda’s top restaurants are participating in Bermuda’s second annual Restaurant Week from January 21 – February 16, 2013. Restaurant goers can choose from local Bermudian dishes or international cuisine ranging from Italian and French to Asian and American. Prices for three-course prix fixe dinners fall into three tiers at $29,... Read more of this article

Trial Date Set: Defendants On Firearm Charges

Appearing yesterday [Jan 2] via video-link from Westgate in the Supreme Court Arraignment Session. four defendants had their trial date set for 29th April 2013 on charges relating to a shooting on Mission Lane in Pembroke in February 2012. Jamin Saltus, Jahkiel Samuels, and Ronniko Burchall are all accused of attempting to murder someone, conspiring... Read more of this article

Photos: New Year’s Day Motocross Racing

On New Year’s Day the 2012/13 Bermuda Motocross Racing continued at the Moto Sports Park in Southside, with class winners for the day including Moses Johnson, Kai-Jun Simons, Zamair Darrell, Zendai Ingham-Fubler, Jyire Mitchell, Otis Ingham, Kennie Matthie, and Trent Daniels. Photos are below, and you can view the full results and a video of the... Read more of this article

Video: New Year’s Day Harness Pony Racing

The Harness Pony Racing continued on New Year’s Day at the National Equestrian Center, with Captain Chaos with Maurice Raynor in the bike winning Heat 2 in a time of 1:07/2, Night Nurse with Vain Waldron in the bike winning Heat 3 with a time of 1:07/3, and Sure Grand and Johnny Paynter winning Heat 4 clocking 1:08/4. View a photo gallery of the... Read more of this article

Public Safety Minister On Prisoner Transfer Option

The possibility of transferring prisoners overseas is an “option that should be considered after discussions with all relevant authorities,” newly-appointed Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley said. The Minister noted he is scheduled to meet with the Corrections’ senior team as well as the Prison Officers’ Association this month... Read more of this article