Author Archive: Bernews1

Smith Holds Lead In Optimist Championships

In near perfect sailing conditions today [Nov 11], the Bermuda Optimist sailors in the Digical Bermuda National Championships relished the superb sailing conditions on the second day of competition. RBYC Sailing Academy sailor Benn Smith [13] continues to dominate the Bermuda Optimist National Championships this weekend. He is now 5 points clear of... Read more of this article

In Remembrance, Two Bermudians In France

On 29th May 1916, over 100 Bermudian men who had belonged to the Bermuda Militia Artillery left Bermuda to go to the UK to join in the Great War against the Germans. Before departing Bermuda each man had to agree to volunteer to serve as a member of the Royal Garrison Artillery. By doing this, they effectively left the BMA and joined the UK’s Royal... Read more of this article

Somerset Trojans Win Dudley Eve Trophy

The Somerset Trojans are the Dudley Eve Champions, after defeating the North Village Rams in extra time. The 2012 Dudley Eve Final got underway at the National Sports Center this afternoon [Nov 11] with both teams hoping for a victory. The North Village Rams scored in the 35th minute when Joshua DeSilva lobbed the ball over Somerset Trojans goalkeeper... Read more of this article

Remembrance Day: Wreaths Laid In St George’s

While crowds gathered on Front Street for the Remembrance Day Parade this morning [Nov 11], a smaller group made their way to St George’s Town Square to lay wreaths in remembrance. Those present included St George’s MP Kim Swan, St George’s MP Dame Jennifer Smith, St George’s Mayor Kenny Bascome, war veteran Leroy “Tubby”... Read more of this article

Photos: Small Brush Fire Breaks Out In Paget

[Updated: Fire started again overnight] At approximately 2pm this afternoon [Nov 11] a small fire broke out in farmlands in the Honey Hill, Paget area. An 8-year-old girl who lives close by was the first to notice the fire, and told an adult who called 911. Both the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and Police responded to the scene, and firefighters... Read more of this article

Photos/Videos: Remembrance Day Parade

This morning’s [Nov.11] Remembrance Day Parade on Front Street honoured those who served during the two 20th century World Wars and other conflicts — especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Crowds lined the street to watch the parade, and pay honour to those who served. Wreaths were laid by Governor George Fergusson, Premier Paula Cox,... Read more of this article

Netball Junior & Senior Division Results

A number of netball games took place yesterday [Nov 10], with the big performer of the day being DataTech Nett’s Gina Benjamin who scored 66 goals to lead her team to a 72 – 17 defeat of the SS Warriors. Junior Division In the Under 12 Division the Netts White defeated the Netts Black 25 – 11, Teyah Lindo scored 15 goals to lead the... Read more of this article

Video: BVRC Hold Remembrance Service

This morning [Nov.11], people gathered in Victoria Park to hold a short Remembrance Service to honour the men of the Bermuda Volunteer Rifle Corps [BVRC] who served and died overseas in World War l [1914 -1918] and World War ll [1939 – 1945]. Victoria Park is home to the bronze granite memorial to the 40 men who died in WWI, and the 18 who died in... Read more of this article

Photos: First Night Of The 2012 Rugby Classic

The World Rugby Classic kicked off last night [Nov 10] with no shortage of entertainment both on and off the field. The always popular annual event attracted a massive crowd, with many dressed for the occasion in a wide variety of attire ranging from human crayons, superheroes, Santa Claus, cowboys, skeletons, plus a variety of suspicious looking “women”. – While... Read more of this article

16-Year-Old Airlifted Overseas After Accident

A 16-year-old teenager has been airlifted overseas for medical care following a serious road traffic collision on Friday [Nov 9] night. At approximately 8:15pm, on Friday, police and first responders attended the collision on South Road, in Warwick near Marley Beaches. Three motorcycles were involved, and four teenagers were injured. The 16-year-old... Read more of this article

Bermuda Team Win CEA Dressage Competition

Yesterday [Nov 10] Bermuda won won the Adult Team competition in the CEA Dressage Competition, defeating teams from Jamaica, Cayman, Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago. Bermuda also placed second in the Children’s Team competition, where they also competed against teams from Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados and Cayman Islands. All competitors... Read more of this article

Video: Apollo Enterprise Solutions Added To BSX

AES is the latest company listed on the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], and AES Chairman & CEO Joseph Konowiecki, joined BSX President and CEO Greg Wojciechowski at the BSX for its opening on Friday [Nov 9]. AES will trade under the symbol AES:BH on the Bermuda Stock Exchange and AESL:SIX on the Swiss Stock Exchange. The photo below shows Joseph Konowiecki,... Read more of this article