Author Archive: Bernews1

Aspinall Book Signing At Dockyard Art Centre

Bermudian author, J.K. Aspinall, will be signing her new novel, The Drummer Boy of Castle Island on Sunday [Dec 16] from 1.00pm – 4.00pm at the Bermuda Art Centre in Dockyard. Commenting on her book, Ms. Aspinall states it is wonderful to write plots that take place outside of Bermuda, but there are so many extraordinary things on the island that... Read more of this article

Motocross Opening Race Day Dec 16

The Bermuda Motocross Club will be hosting the opening day to their 2012/2013 race season on Sunday [Dec 16] at the Southside Motorsports Park in St David’s. Bermuda CableVision has joined as a sponsor which has enabled the Motocross Club to invite overseas riders to participate in tomorrow’s big day. G Money, Ryan Nolan and Brenden Carson... Read more of this article

St. George’s Announces Late Night Shopping

The Town of St. George’s is gearing up for an exciting holiday season, thanks to a collaboration between the shop keepers, the Corporation of St. George’s, nonprofits, and sponsors. “Earlier this year, the shopkeepers of the town had started planning various events, so we all decided to join with the Corporation’s event committee and develop... Read more of this article

Age Concern: Age Discrimination Is An Injustice

[Written by Age Concern] The following is final of a series of articles by Age Concern Bermuda that seeks to highlight the most critical social issues facing the ageing population of Bermuda. Today’s article focuses on the question of how current practices of mandatory retirement at age 65 years old are effecting a healthy, vibrant older population... Read more of this article

Ship Rescues Two Canadians Near Bermuda

Two Canadian sailors are safely aboard the Amver participating ship SMT Bontrup after requiring medical evacuation from their 34 foot sloop 260 miles northwest of Bermuda on Wednesday [Dec 12]. The sailboat Chessa was sailing towards Bermuda when one of the 65 year old Canadian sailors became ill. His partner contacted U.S. Coast Guard rescue authorities... Read more of this article

Masterworks Museum’s 25th Anniversary Book

The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art has spent 2012 celebrating their 25th anniversary including an exclusive exhibit of rare stamps on loan from the Queen, the installation of the spectacular John Lennon sculpture, and the exhibition of perhaps the finest artwork in Bermuda including that of Winslow Homer, Georgia O’Keeffe, Albert Gleizes, and many... Read more of this article

OBA & PLP On Candidates Interest Declarations

PLP Chairman Anthony Santucci today challenged the OBA for what he said was a lack of transparency in not publishing a declaration of its candidates’ interests in government contracts as required by law, while the OBA said they were not surprised the PLP were “desperate to cast the OBA in the worst possible light before polling day.” Mr.... Read more of this article

Candidate To Attend Funeral On Monday

One Bermuda Alliance Chairman Thad Hollis would like to advise the public that due to the passing of his maternal grandmother, Muriel C. J. Crawford, the OBA candidate for C#13 Devonshire North Central, C. Anthony Francis, will be unable to greet voters at the polls on Monday between 1-4 pm as he will be attending the life-celebrating service at St.... Read more of this article

Almost 30 Dead In Connecticut School Shooting

In one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history, a gunman opened fire today [Dec 14] in a Connecticut elementary school, killing nearly 30 people — most of them children, CNN is reporting. Reports say that the alleged shooter appeared in the building’s main office at about 9:40am, approximately 30 minutes after the school day began. In... Read more of this article

Photos: Warwick Academy Buries Time Capsule

Students at Warwick Academy buried a time capsule this morning [Dec 14] full of letters, photos, videos and other mementos. The capsule served to help celebrate the school’s 350th anniversary, and will be opened in 50 years time. The morning started off with the “Warwick Bear” and a few students leaving Albouy’s Point and making... Read more of this article

Minister: St. George’s Cruise Pier Discussions

[Updated] Government is in discussions with cruise lines to examine the feasibility of developing a cruise pier in the east end of Bermuda, Transport Minister Walter Roban said today. Mr Roban said: “After careful consideration it was decided not to conduct significant modifications to the approaches to Hamilton Harbour or widen Town Cut in St.... Read more of this article

David DeSilva Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison

Today [Dec 14] David DeSilva was sentenced to 14 years in prison for killing his ex-wife, and the Court ordered he must serve half that time [7 years] before being considered for parole. He previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter and admitted to killing Denise Evans-Wilkinson, whose body was found floating in the waters off the Mill Point Road area... Read more of this article