Author Archive: Bernews1
Bermudian Athletes Feature In CAC Rankings
The 2012 rankings for the top athletes in the Central American and Caribbean Athletic Confederation have been released and several Bermudian track and field athletes are featured prominently on the list. Bermuda’s Olympic long jumper Tyrone Smith is ranked 6th, as is our 800m National Record holder Aaron Evans. Taylor Ashley Bean is ranked 8th... Read more of this article
Wolves Win 2012/13 PDL Christmas Tournament
Wolves are the 2012/13 PDL Christmas Tournament Champions after defeating the Devonshire Cougars on New Year’s Day. Derrick Brangman gave Wolves the lead in the lead in the 25th minute, only for Makai Battersbee to equalize ten minutes later. On the stroke of half time Troy Tucker put Wolves in front and then Marrico Iris made it 3 – 1 to Wolves... Read more of this article
Hamilton Parish Defeat Eagles, Win Shield
Hamilton Parish are the 2012/13 Shield Champions after defeating Somerset Eagles 1-0 on New Year’s Day. Hamilton Parish goalkeeper Nigel Burgess denied Matteo Frazonni with a point blank save midway through the first half, and minutes later Patrick Richardson playing up front for Hamilton Parish hit a shot over the bar from just outside the box. Hamilton... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: New Year’s Day Pony Racing
In New Year’s Day Harness Pony Racing at the National Equestrian Center, Captain Chaos with Maurice Raynor in the bike won Heat 2 the 1:05/0 – 1:06/0 clocking a time of 1:07/2, while Nite Dreamer and Jason Peniston finished second with a time of 1:07/4. Night Nurse with Vain Waldron in the bike won Heat 3 the 1:08/3 – 1:10/3 Class with a... Read more of this article
Cougars Defeat Hornets, Win Friendship Trophy
The Devonshire Cougars met up with the Dandy Town Hornets on New Year’s Day for the Friendship Finals, with the Cougars walking away with the trophy after a penalty shoot out. The game got underway with a long range shot from Devonshire Cougars’ Drewonde Bascome which was comfortably saved by Dandy Town Hornets goalkeeper Treadwell Gibbons.... Read more of this article
PLP Asks For Clarity On Land Policy Review
The PLP has asked Government for clarity about their planned review about policies surrounding the ability of non Bermudian spouses to acquire Bermuda land. Speaking recently about the Immigration and Protection Amendment Bill 2012 [PDF], the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said: “We recognise that this is an issue that touches on considerable... Read more of this article
Police: No Reports Of Missing Little Girl
There is a BlackBerry messenger/text message presently making the rounds saying a little girl is missing, which has obviously created grave concern for those receiving it. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said that as of 9.30pm this evening [Jan 1] no one has passed on any word or official communication to the police about a missing person. Mr Caines... Read more of this article
Results/Video: New Years Day Motocross Racing
The Bermuda Motocross Racing 2012/13 season continued at the Moto Sports Park in Southside on New Years Day. Moses Johnson road to victory in the 50cc Class, with Zano Tucker finishing second and Jayden Simmons was third on the day. The 65cc Class honors for the day went to Kai-Jun Simons, while Michael Burrows Jr. finished second and Lazai Easton... Read more of this article
Video: Gombeys Make New Year’s Day Rounds
As is tradition, various Gombey troupes are making their way around the island today [Jan 1] to celebrate the New Year. We caught up with them as they made their way through the Glebe Road and St Monica’s Road area. You can watch the video below, and view additional coverage of the 2013 New Year’s festivities here. Related Stories Videos:... Read more of this article
Jonte Smith & Crawley Town Defeat Colchester
Crawley Town clinched their first home league win in nine weeks, with Bermuda’s Jonte Smith making his second appearance for the English League One club. The club cruised to a 3-0 defeat of Colchester United today [Jan 1] with goals from Mark Connolly, Billy Clarke and Nicky Adams. Smith came on in the 23rd minute of play, marking the 18-year-old’s... Read more of this article
Another Gale Warning Issued For Tonight
The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Gale Warning valid for late tonight [Jan 1] through to Wednesday evening. A Small Craft Warning is also in effect until Thursday. The forecast says: “High pressure sliding by our south today brings mainly dry conditions. Winds increase strong to gale force late tonight as a cold front sinks towards the area... Read more of this article
Video: “Huge Success 2013″ Written In Seaweed
Someone used a unique way to wish everyone much success in the New Year, using seaweed to spell out a giant message saying “Huge Success 2013″ in the sand at John Smith’s Bay Beach. Kathryn Garcia went to the beach this morning [Jan 1] to capture the sunrise, and was greeted with the seaweed-based good wishes for 2013. Each letter... Read more of this article
