Author Archive: Bernews1

Kim Swan On St. George’s Golf Course

Incumbent St. George’s West Member of Parliament Kim Swan said he is encouraged that his many months and years of prodding has finally resulted in a commitment by the Bermuda government to re-open St. George’s Golf Course. “Whilst there remains much concern about the state of disrepair of the course – caused by years of neglect... Read more of this article

Shirley Ann Smith Wins Energy Limbo Contest

At a prize-giving presentation at Cathedral Hall on Wednesday evening [Nov 14] the Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean presented Energy Limbo Contest winner Mrs. Shirley Ann Smith and her family with a $600 travel voucher from C-Travel as the grand prize. ‘Energy Limbo: How Low Can You Go?’ is an energy cutback... Read more of this article

Caledonian Society Hosting St. Andrew’s Day Ball

The Caledonian Society of Bermuda are once again bringing the fun and spectacle of a Scotland black-tie event to Bermuda with their annual St. Andrews Ball, being held at the Fairmont Southampton on Saturday, 24th November, starting at 6:30pm. This annual event is in celebration of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, but the Society insists that... Read more of this article

Motorcycle Association Reduces 2013 Fees

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] Executive Committee have lowered the membership fees for the 2013 fiscal year. A spokesperson said: “With an interest in reducing the cost of entry into the sport of motorcycle racing in addition to aligning our sport with fee structures of other national organizations we have created the following fee... Read more of this article

Photos/Results: Amateur Golf Championship

The Bermuda Amateur Fourball Golf Championship concluded on Sunday [Nov 18] at the Port Royal Golf Club. The wind and rain that was expected to show up never arrived and the players had a chance to move up the leader board. Jarryd Dillas and Nick Mansell successfully defended their title with a 3 day total of 10 under par while Dr. Robert Vallis and... Read more of this article

First & Premier Division Football Results

A number of football games took place across the island on Sunday [Nov 18] with St. David’s, Devonshire Colts, Young Men Social Club, Somerset Trojans, Robin Hood and North Village Rams walking away with victories. First Division: Hamilton Parish 1 – St. David’s 3 At the Wellington Oval, league leaders St. David’s bounced back from their... Read more of this article

$0.05 For Every Gallon Of Gas To Be Donated

Esso Bermuda has launched its “Help Us Help” promotion, whereby for every gallon of gas that is pumped at all Esso stations from now up until January 11th, 2013, 5¢ will be donated to the Bermuda Diabetes Association. All proceeds raised will go to the Bermuda Diabetes Association in order to assist the organisation’s daily operations and... Read more of this article

Weekend Links, News, Photos, Videos & More

This past weekend saw thirty firefighters battle a blaze at a Devonshire warehouse, the conclusion of the World Rugby Classic, the political parties trade words over business policies, a number of sporting events take place across the island and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: OBA: Bad Policies Costing... Read more of this article

PLP: Where’s The Red Steakhouse Statement?

Following a statement from the OBA saying that the imminent closure of Computer City and the resulting nine job losses is “one more example of bad government policies costing Bermudians jobs,” the PLP has asked why the OBA did not put out a statement “praising the opening of Red Steakhouse & Bar and the government policies that supported... Read more of this article

OBA: Bad Policies Costing Bermudians Jobs

“Saturday’s news that Computer City is closing its doors after 12 years of operation is one more example of bad government policies costing Bermudians jobs,” Spokesman for the OBA Economy Shadow Board and C#7 candidate Sylvan Richards said. Citing the “unprecedented economic conditions in Bermuda,” Computer City recently confirmed... Read more of this article

Results: Hannover Re Road Races

Over 100 participants turned out this morning [Nov 18] at Tuckers Property across from Botanical Gardens to take part in the Hannover Re Half Marathon, Marathon and 10K races. Stephen Allen took first place honours with a time of 33:52 in the 10K race with Evan Naude second and Ricky Sousa taking third. Catherine Mello crossed the line in 46:28 winning... Read more of this article

Caron Bermuda To Present Community Awards

Caron Bermuda, a nonprofit addiction treatment facility, will host the 4th Annual Community Service Awards Breakfast on Tuesday, November 27th at 8:30 a.m. at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel, Gazebo Room. Doug Tieman, President and CEO of Caron US Treatment Centers is special guest for the event, which is sponsored by Butterfield Bank. The Community... Read more of this article