Author Archive: Bernews1
Weekend Arrests: 37 For Warrants & DUI
Over the Remembrance Day holiday weekend, police officers arrested twenty-eight people for outstanding warrants. “Officers also arrested nine people on suspicion of impaired driving and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island,” a police spokesperson said. Related Stories Six People Arrested... Read more of this article
23-Yr-Old Arrested For DUI After Car Crash
A 23-year-old man was believed to be the driver of car that crashed and overturned was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. A police spokesperson said: “Around 1:40am on Monday, November 12th police officers responded to a report of a single vehicle damage only collision on St. John’s Road in Pembroke near the junction with... Read more of this article
Group Fight Results In Two Men Being Stabbed
A 30-year-old man and a 23-year-old man were stabbed during an altercation at Captain’s Lounge on Reid Street early Monday [Nov 12] morning. One man is resting on a general ward, whole the other has been discharged from hospital. A police statement said: “Around 12:30am on Monday, November 12th police officers attended a reported disturbance... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Displays Andy Warhol Images
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess will display a series of four Andy Warhol images of Queen Elizabeth II in its lobby from today. The screen prints are on loan from the new owners of the hotel, the Green family. The works of art [39 3/8 inches x 31 1/2 inches] are from the Royal Edition, which can be recognized by the diamond dust on the artist’s drawing... Read more of this article
Seven Day Voter Registration Period Underway
The Parliamentary Registrar Randy Scott is reminding the public that the next General Election has been called for December 17th 2012. And he encouraged all eligible voters to ensure that they are registered to vote. The seven day registration period ends on Friday November 16th at 5.00 p.m. Additionally, Mr. Scott said that advanced polls for travellers... Read more of this article
Appleby Reports Offshore Incorporation Activity
The number of offshore companies being registered in the first half of 2012 was up 9% from the previous six months, indicating that the markets continue to recover from the lows of early 2009, according to Appleby, the world’s largest provider of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services. The findings are part of the firm’s inaugural... Read more of this article
David DeSilva Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter
[Updated] With his trial set to get underway in Supreme Court this morning [Nov 13] David DeSilva entered a plea of guilty to manslaughter. Mr DeSilva, 47, was charged with the death of 45-year-old Denise Evans-Wilkinson [pictured]. In April 2011 Ms Evans-Wilkinson’s body was found floating in the water off the Mill Point Road area in Pembroke. Mr... Read more of this article
ICC World Cricket League Inspection Visit
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] said they are “pleased with a successful and productive” inspection visit of Bermuda by the International Cricket Council [ICC] Development Events Manager, Edward Fitzgibbon. Minister of Youth, Families and Sports Glenn Blakeney said, “I wish to publicly congratulate all stakeholders involved in preparation... Read more of this article
Collision Involving Motorbike & Car In Pembroke
This morning [Nov 13] a collision occurred involving a car and a motorcycle in the area by Sunset Pass and North Shore in Pembroke. The car sustained front end damage including a cracked front windshield, while the motorcycle ended up partially jammed in the car’s front wheel area. It is unclear at this time whether any of the persons involved... Read more of this article
Video Previews: Upcoming Weekend Film Series
Two films that screened to sellout audiences at October’s Bermuda Documentary Film Festival are the featured films at the ‘Weekend Film Series’ on Sunday, November 18. Italy: Love It or Leave It will screen at 3 p.m., while The Imposter – nominated for four British Independent Film Awards — will screen at 5.15 p.m. Food, wine, art, architecture... Read more of this article
Results/Photos: Rugby Classic Australia vs Italy
The second night of play of the World Rugby Classic last night [Nov 12] saw Australia claim a 45-7 win over Italy in the second game of the evening. Australia scored the games first try 3 minutes into the affair with Brad Fitler went over for a try, with Andrew Jones missing the conversion. In the 13th minute Italy’s Matteo Mazzantuni missed a penalty... Read more of this article
Results/Photos: Rugby Classic Canada vs Lions
The second night of play of the World Rugby Classic got underway last night [Nov 12] with the Classic Lions defeating Canada 14 – 12 in the first game of the evening. Canada took an early lead going with the strong breeze. Jeff Williams went over for a try and Joe Haley kicked the conversion for a 7 – 0 lead. The Canadians had a great build... Read more of this article
