Author Archive: Bernews1
Botanical Gardens Cross Country Results
The Bermuda National Athletics Association’s Cross Country Series continued with racing at the Botanical Gardens this morning [Nov 17]. Selah Tuzo won the Under 10 Girls race with a time of 13:58, Jze-Hari Talbot finished second clocking 15:49 and Alexie Burrows finished third with a time of 15:54. In the Under 10 Boys race clocking a time of 14:32,... Read more of this article
Keunna Dill Scores Hat-Trick in Berkshire Win
Bermudian Keunna Dill and her Berkshire School Women’s Soccer teammates defeated Wilbraham & Monson Academy 4-3 in their Quarter-Final match in New England Prep School Soccer Association Championship, with Dill slamming home three goals in the second half. The home side came out strong and pushed the visiting Berkshire early and were able to... Read more of this article
Tyrone Smith Running For TFAA Office
Bermuda national long jump record holderand 2012 London Olympic finalist Tyrone Smith is running for a board of directors position in the Track and Field Athletes Association. At their Annual Meeting on November 30, 2012 in Daytona, Florida, the TFAA members will be electing board members for the next two-year term. There are seven positions available. Smith... Read more of this article
Vendors Sought For West End “Christmas Mall”
West End Primary School will be hosting their first “Christmas Mall” on December 15th, 2012, and they are seeking vendors who will offer fine crafts, clothes and other goods that will complete the Christmas mall atmosphere they are looking to create. The Christmas Mall will be on December 15th, 2012 at West End Primary School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.... Read more of this article
Photos: 30 Firefighters Battle Warehouse Fire
At approximately 1pm today [Nov 17] thirty firefighters responded to a fire at the Bermuda Mechanical Building on #10 Marsh Lane in Devonshire. The blaze was brought under control at 3.30pm, leaving one third of the building completely destroyed. Eight fire vehicles responded to the scene, as well as multiple police cars. Flames could be seen through... Read more of this article
“There Must Be No Safe Seats In A Democracy”
[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] Since announcing my candidacy as an Independent for Constituency 20 in the upcoming general election I have been asked by a number of constituents about why I decided to run there. They have noted that they feel it is a stronghold for the Opposition OBA. Well, there are a number of reasons why I am running... Read more of this article
Videos: Fire At Bermuda Mechanical Company
[Updated] There is a fire at Bermuda Mechanical Company on Marsh Lane in Devonshire this afternoon [Nov 17] .As of 1.30pm there appears to be at least three fire trucks on the scene, and at least a dozen firefighters. Smoke can be seen pouring over the Middle Road Devonshire area. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Live... Read more of this article
Photos/Text: Convening Of Youth Parliament
The 2012 Convening of Youth Parliament took place on Thursday [Nov.15] at the House of Assembly, featuring an address by Youth Premier Ryan Robinson Perinchief. Youth Opposition Leader Jashonae Smith delivered the Yearly Report and Guest Speaker Carlton Simmons from Youth on the Move also addressed the House. Guests filled the gallery to witness the... Read more of this article
Day #2 Results: Bermuda Squash Challenge
The second day of play in the Bermuda Squash Challenge 2012 got underway last night [Nov 16] at the Bermuda Racquets Squash Association Club in Devonshire. Men’s Division A Patrick Foster (BER) d Brett Erasmus (NY) 11-9, 11-9, 13-11 Nick Kyme (BER) d Thomas Sherratt (BER) 9-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 Derek Moran (BOS) d Anthony Fellowes (BER) 12-10, 11-5,... Read more of this article
Minister: Right Living House Treatment Facility
On Thursday [Nov 15], the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilson participated in the open house and dedication ceremony of the Right Living House Treatment Facility. Attendees heard from two individuals – Rasool Ebbin and Steven O’Neil – who were both involved in the Right Living House’s substance abuse treatment programme. Both... Read more of this article
OBA’s Secret Plan “Revealed” On Social Media
Following PLP MP Darius Tucker’s call for the OBA to release their “secret plan, Senator Michael Dunkley took to his keyboard and “revealed” the OBA’s “secret plan” via the social network site Twitter. Clearly amusing some of those in the Twitterverse, Sen. Dunkley’s tweet — which was labeled “top... Read more of this article
Teresa Perozzi vs Nelson Rematch Scheduled
The rematch between Bermuda’s Teresa Perozzi and Tori Nelson is set for January 2013 in Bermuda. Back on October 13th, disappointment filled the ring inside the Fairmont Southampton at the conclusion of the Perozzi vs Nelson WBC Middleweight Title fight after it was announced the fight ended in a draw. The pair battled toe-to-toe, landing punch... Read more of this article
