Author Archive: Bernews1
Section Of Parliament St. Closed Until Thursday
The City of Hamilton today advised that Parliament Street between Front and Reid Streets will be closed until Thursday, November 15. This closure will allow workmen to continue trenching in the area. The City of Hamilton apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this road closure. Related Stories BRSC: “Our Roads – National Health Crisis” 37-Year-Old... Read more of this article
Overseas Students: Why Can’t We Vote Online?
[Updated with PLP, OBA & UBP response] Two Bermudian college students have started an online initiative with the hopes of obtaining online voting for Bermudians studying overseas. The subject of students ability to vote has been much discussed since Premier Paula Cox called the election, which falls on Monday December 17th. Numerous comments have... Read more of this article
Europe Travel Visa Exemption Being Considered
The European Commission is considering exempting specific categories of British citizens from the visa obligation for the Schengen Area. The Schengen Area comprises the territories of over 20 European countries, and operates like a single state for international travel with external border controls for those travelling in and out of the area, but with... Read more of this article
Videos: 2012 Veterans In Action Reggae Concert
Old school reggae lovers made their way to the BAA Gym last night [Nov 11] for the ‘Veterans In Action’ reggae concert which featured Jamaican reggae artists Admiral Bailey and Pinchers, as well as a host of local artists. It was evening of musical reminiscing, with reggae hits from the late 1980s and early 1990s pounding through the speakers. The... Read more of this article
PNP Returns To Power In Turks & Caicos
Three years after it was removed from office due to a corruption scandal, the Progressive National Party [PNP] is reported to have won the Turks and Caicos General Election. Just over 7,000 people were eligible to vote in the election, which was held under a new constitution, The PNP, which was led by former Premier Michael Misick from 2003 to 2009,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Basketball Weekend Triple Header
Bermuda Basketball League action inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium this past weekend saw a triple header take place. In the opener, the Smith’s Wildcats defeated the Paget Bearcats 49 – 41. Phil Davis scored 24 points to lead the Wildcats to victory. The Warwick Rimrockers defeated the Hamilton Tsunamis 57 – 36, Kevin Stevens scored 15... Read more of this article
OneBeacon Insurance Completes Debt Offering
Bermuda-domiciled OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. said that its wholly-owned subsidiary, OneBeacon U.S. Holdings, Inc. has closed its previously announced offering of $275 million aggregate principal amount of 4.60% Senior Notes due 2022. The Issuer intends to use the proceeds of the offering to redeem all of its outstanding 5.875% Senior Notes due... Read more of this article
Seized Vehicles Auctioned Off: $1,000 – $4,700
On Friday afternoon [Nov 9], there was a public auction of eleven vehicles that had been seized by Court bailiffs on behalf of the Deputy Provost Marshal. The sale took place at Wallace Point Road, Southside, St David’s. Leonard Gibbons was the Auctioneer and he records that nine of the eleven vehicles were sold. Prices and vehicles were: Isuzu... Read more of this article
Weekend News, Links, Photos, Videos & More
This past weekend saw locals honour those who served in both World Wars and other conflicts on Remembrance Day, the popular annual Rugby Classic get underway, a teenager airlifted overseas following a motorcycle accident and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News: Approximately 42,500 People Registered To Vote Truck... Read more of this article
Events To Focus On Restorative Justice
“Restorative Justice Week: Making Things Right” is a collaborative effort to raise awareness in Bermuda and to educate and inspire our community to consider alternative, less punitive ways we can approach crime and other social issues. The Coalition for the Protection of Children will be hosting a number of activities, forums and seminars... Read more of this article
Harbour Winter Swimming Meet Results
The Harbour Winter Swim Meet 2012 took place at the BASA Pool on Saturday [Nov 10]. Madelyn Moore won the 11-12 Girls 400 SC Meter Freestyle clocking a time of 5:13.75, Tate Crofts finished second with a time of 5:47.96 and Jessyka Haak finished third clocking 5:51.14. In the 13-14 Boys 400 SC Meter Freestyle Jesse Washington edged out Tyler Smith,... Read more of this article
Sunday’s Go-Kart Racing Results
On Sunday [Nov 11] Bermuda Karting Club action continued at the Southside Raceway. Winners included David Barbosa, Scott Barnes, Ryan Burgess, Blake Horseman, Owen DeCosta, Ryan Lopes and Zanardi Daley. TAG Senior Class Heat Race 1: 1st – 40points – #6 David Barbosa 2nd – 34points – #9 Scott Barnes 3rd – 30points –... Read more of this article
