Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos #1: 2012 Santa Claus Christmas Parade

Santa Claus came to town last night [Nov.25] — and scores of Bermudians were on hand to greet him. Hamilton’s traditional Santa Claus parade got underway at the Par-La-Ville Road car park, and passed through Church Street, Par-La-Ville Road, and Front Street with the island’s very young — and the young at heart — lining the length of the route. Click... Read more of this article

Family, Police Thank Those Involved In Search

The police and the family of Dereck Spenser have thanked all who assisted during the 4-day search for the 49-year-old, who went missing on Wednesday November 21st. Mr Spenser’s wife had been out on a boat searching for him, and found his body in the waters in Sandys yesterday morning [Nov 25]. A huge response from the community was shown over the... Read more of this article

Minister: Bermuda Burden Of Illness Study

Minister of Health Zane DeSilva spoke recently regarding the conclusion of the Burden of Illness [BOI] study by the Caribbean Epidemiology Center. The aim of this study [preliminary results are here – PDF] was to better understand the source of food and water borne infections which cause diarrhoea, otherwise known as gastroenteritis or ‘G.E’.... Read more of this article

City Of Hamilton To Host New Year’s Eve Ball

The City of Hamilton will host its first “City Ball” on New Year’s Eve in the City Hall building. It will commence with cocktails at 8pm in the foyer, and continue with dinner from 9pm – 11pm in the two galleries. The City Ball encompasses all three levels of the City Hall Building, the foyer and the two art galleries, to create a dining,... Read more of this article

Donawa & Hoey Win Bacardi 8K Road Race

Jay Donawa and Rose-Anna Hoey raced to victory at the Bacardi 8K Road Race yesterday [Nov 25]. Donawa crossed the line in a time of 26:45, while Evan Naude finished second clocking 27:44 and Spencer Butterfield finished third with a time of 28:52. Hoey finished 11th overall with a time of 30:58, while Karen Smith was the second female finisher clocking... Read more of this article

Bermuda Karting Club Sunday Racing Results

The Bermuda Karting Club season continued at the South Side Moto Sports Park on Sunday [Nov 25] with a full slate of races. Scott Barnes drove to victory three times in the TAG Senior Class, while Stephen Corrado finished second twice and Patrick Ingham finished second in the other race. Barnes got out of the TAG Senior Class and drove to victory twice... Read more of this article

BCB Congratulates Emmerson Carrington

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] confirmed the West Indies Cricket Umpires’ Association [WICUA] results of its written exam for 2012. There were fifty-six candidates from WICUA member territories throughout the West Indies and the Americas who took the exam and forty-five were successful in passing this exam. Bermuda’s lone candidate for... Read more of this article

Minister: Devon Spring Road Retaining Wall

Preliminary works to the Devon Spring Road Retaining Wall Project on South Road in Devonshire has commenced by technical staff of the Ministry of Public Works, Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks said. Minister Weeks full statement follows below: Good Morning! Today I am very pleased to announce that preliminary works to the Devon Spring Road Retaining... Read more of this article

Minister Furbert: Happy With BBDC Progress

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert reported on the current status and progress made by the recently formed Bermuda Business Development Corporation (BBDC) and said: “I am very happy with the progress that the Interim Board has made to date.” The interim Board consists of Caroline Foulger (Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers... Read more of this article

Basketball: Rim Rockers, Wildcats, Titans Win

Bermuda Basketball Elite Division League action continued inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium last night [Nov 24]. In the first game of the evening the Warwick Rim Rockers defeated the St. George’s Internationals 83 – 66. Chris Crumpler scored 35 points to lead the Warwick Rim Rockers to victory, while Jonathan Lugo scored 25 points for the... Read more of this article

Dereck Spenser’s Body Found By His Wife

[Updated] The police confirmed the sad news that the body of Dereck Spenser was found in the waters in Sandys at just past 9am this morning [Nov 25]. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said Mr Spenser’s wife had been out on a boat searching for him, and was the person who found his body. Mr. Spenser lived on a houseboat in Sandys and was last... Read more of this article

Business Owners Network At BEDC Seminar

What do you get when you put business owners in a room with over 30 professional service providers? The answer is networking, inspiration, and strategies on how to achieve success despite the current economic climate. Local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs attended the BEDC sponsored 3rd Annual Business Networking Matters event titled Think... Read more of this article