Author Archive: Bernews1

Video: Independent David Petty To Run In C#20

[Updated] David Petty has announced that he will run as an Independent in Constituency #20 Pembroke South West in the upcoming General Election. Mr Petty, 43, previously ran under the UBP’s banner in the 1998 Election, and said he has a strong connection with Pembroke South West and he is hoping to put up a good fight. ”Most people... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: St. David’s vs Hamilton Parish

On Sunday afternoon [Nov 18] at the Wellington Oval, league leaders St. David’s bounced back from their first league defeat of the season by defeating Hamilton Parish 3 – 1. St. David’s got goals from Dominic Lambert, Aaron Crockwell and Tre Govia, while Donovan Thompson headed a goal for Hamilton Parish. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-1... Read more of this article

Man Arrested After Crashing Into Utility Pole

A 58-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving – and later released after passing the alco-analyser test — after he smashed his car into a utility pole in Paget. A police spokesperson said: “Around 2:20am on Sunday, November 18th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision on Middle... Read more of this article

Police Recover Firearm From Pembroke Home

Police have recovered a firearm this morning [Nov 19] from a Glebe Road, Pembroke residence. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:45am on Monday, November 19th police officers attended a residence in The Glebe Road, Pembroke area and recovered a firearm. “To date, 10 real and or imitation firearms have been recovered. No further information... Read more of this article

Man Admits Theft: Steakums, Gel, Chocolate

47-year-old Randolph Simons pleaded guilty this morning [Nov 19] to stealing Steakums, shower gel, toothpaste, and chocolate bars [valued at $41] from the Marketplace store in Sandys earlier this month. A cashier had spotted Mr Simons putting items in his pocket. She called shop managers who accosted Mr Simons and searched him, finding the items on... Read more of this article

TechArt 12 Digital Created Art Show Winners

Young Nyle Trott was the winner of a brand new iPad from iClick on Reid Street in TECHART 12, the digital created art show recently held in the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery in City Hall. The show, now in its 6th year, was jointly sponsored by AAC Saatchi & Saatchi, iClick and The Complete Office and was held from 19th October – 7th November... Read more of this article

Digicel’s Integrated Communications Technology

Digicel has introduced the very latest innovative technologies to the market with the provision of cutting-edge Integrated Communications Technology [ICT] services, including Cloud Technology. The new ‘Business Solutions’ suite of products falls under a new arm of Digicel Bermuda called ‘Digicel Business.’ Digicel Business will focus on delivering... Read more of this article

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