Category: News
Medical Emergency On Board Delta Flight 561
Emergency services responded to a medical emergency on board a scheduled arriving Delta flight this afternoon [April 8] where a passenger was transferred to an awaiting ambulance and transported to hospital. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 1.00pm today [April 8] police recieved notification of a medical emergency on board Delta flight... Read more of this article
Health Department Hosting Public Health Week
The Department of Health will be hosting a week long series of events starting on Monday [April 9] recognizing Public Health Week. A spokesperson said, “Public Health Week features a number of events, including one of the largest free health screenings on Thursday as part of initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles. “Themed “You’re... Read more of this article
‘Slightly Above-Average’ Hurricane Season
Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting a “slightly above-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2018,” citing the relatively low likelihood of a significant El Niño as a primary factor. “Tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are currently near their long-term average values. Consequently, they are considered... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday April 8th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
This past week was filled with athletic excellence, with Flora Duffy winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Australia, Bermuda’s debut in team relay triathlon, CARIFTA athletes winning over 30 medals in the Caribbean, goalkeeper Nathan Trott making seven saves in a West Ham U23 match, footballer Willie Clemons scoring in his pro debut... Read more of this article
Photos: Warwick Community Fun Day
The Warwick Community hosted a community fun day on Saturday [April 7] on the field next to Lorraine Rest Home on Lorraine Drive. The afternoon was filled with face painting, fun castles, food and refreshments, music, football games and more. Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban and MP Neville Tyrrell both attended... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Appleby Youth Football Finals
[Updated] The Appleby Youth Football Knockout Cup Finals were held this afternoon [Apr 7] at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire. BAA faced PHC Whites in the Under 13 Division 2 final while North Village Reds and Dandy Town played in the Under 13 Division 1 final and, Dandy Town squared off against PHC in the Under 15 final. The 12-minute live... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Xtreme Sports Games At NSC
Entertainment company Xtreme Sports today [Apr 7] hosted their Xtreme Sports Games at the National Sports Center, with teams testing their skills in the unusual sports to help raise money for charities. The Xtreme Sports Games featured a fun-filled day of different teams competing against each other in various sports and activities. The 11-minute live... Read more of this article
Clemons Scores In Professional Debut In Sweden
Bermuda’s Willie Clemons made a very impressive professional football debut, scoring for his Swedish football club Bodens as they played to a 2-2 draw against Hudiksvall today. Clemons had signed for the Swedish team last month, with the club saying “he is a very exciting and entertaining player that we think will bring a lot to our team.” The... Read more of this article
Video: Flora Duffy Reflects On Gold Medal Win
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy claimed the first gold medal of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia after racing to victory in the women’s triathlon. Duffy grabbed a Bermuda flag from the crowd as she approached the finish line where her winning time of 56.50 earned her Bermuda’s second-ever gold medal in Commonwealth Games, the first by a Bermudian... Read more of this article
Video: April 7th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Jahmico Trott sentenced to 25-years in prison for attempted murder, new Government Public Service Negotiating Team named, 195 boats enter Newport Bermuda sailing race, UK national James Rogers fined $1500 for being drunk & disorderly on a plane, Bermuda place 5th in team triathlon relay at the Commonwealth Games, new Visitor Services Centre... Read more of this article
Bermuda Finish 5th In Team Relay Triathlon
Bermuda’s team of Flora Duffy, Erica Hawley, Tyler Butterfield and Tyler Smith finished in 5th place in the Commonwealth Games team relay triathlon, making a very strong showing in the island’s first ever appearance in the team relay event. This finishes off what has been a superb showing by our triathletes at these Games, as in addition... Read more of this article
Video: Aerial View Of Whales Off Bermuda
Videographer Conor Outerbridge recently struck gold with his drone, capturing a pod of ten whales cavorting a few miles off Bermuda, with his drone, moving quietly just above the whales, capturing their behaviour in incredible detail. The animals do not stay in Bermuda year-round, but as the island lies in the middle of their annual migratory route,... Read more of this article
