Category: News
Police Respond To Altercation Involving Students
[Updated] Police can be seen in the Devonshire area this afternoon [March 7], responding to what they said was a “large group of students fighting” using “helmets, sticks and rocks.” Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “A few mins after 3.30pm, police responded to reports of a disturbance that took place in the area... Read more of this article
Artemis Racing Officially Opens Bermuda Base
Artemis Racing officially declared their new America’s Cup base in Bermuda open and fully operational on Friday. Hundreds of guests attended the opening ceremony held indoors, including Torbjörn Törnqvist, Artemis Racing team principal, Premier Michael Dunkley, local dignitaries, sponsors, local contractors, team members and their families. Torbjörn... Read more of this article
Speaker Asks MP Commissiong To Leave House
Speaker of the House Randy Horton asked MP Rolfe Commissiong to leave the House of Assembly during this afternoon’s [March 7] session, in which MPs are debating immigration policies following a Motion by MP Walton Brown. Speaking right after he was asked to leave, Mr Commissiong told Bernews, “I’m still trying to process it myself.... Read more of this article
MPs Debating Motion On Immigration Reform
[Updated with video + Motion was defeated] Members of Parliament are debating immigration policies following a Motion of “urgent public importance” brought by Opposition MP Walton Brown in the House of Assembly today [March 7]. Speaking outside the House today, Opposition Leader Marc Bean said, “This morning, the Progressive Labour... Read more of this article
Court: 29-Year-Old Denies Theft & Drug Charges
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [March 7], a 29-year-old man was granted bail after denying charges alleging he stole from a home and possessed drugs. John O’Connor pleaded not guilty to possessing cannabis and cocaine in Devonshire on 16th May 2015. He also denied trespassing, on 14th December 2015, a residence in Sousa Estate and stealing... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Carifta Athletics Team Announced
[Updated] Bermuda’s Carifta athletics team has been selected for the 2016 Games, the Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] announced today. “The BNAA Board has ratified the team and are very happy with our selection,” BNAA President Donna Raynor said. “We were surprised to find that we had an athlete overseas in school... Read more of this article
BPS Seeking Assistance Locating Stolen Punts
The Bermuda Marine Police said they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating anyone who has purchased, or knows of anyone may have purchased, a Walker Bay Punt or similar punts online over the past few months. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Marine Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating anyone who has purchased or... Read more of this article
Chef Campbell Releases ‘Chipotle’ Rub Flavour
Chef Michiko Campbell has added to his line of Chiko’s Smokey Rub products, releasing a ‘Chipotle’ flavour as the sixth entry in the line of rubs, which has sold nearly 8,000 bottles worldwide since its inception. The new flavour, which promises to be “an all purpose seasoning which compliments tacos, fajitas, chilli, and hamburgers... Read more of this article
Column: Famous Says ‘Continue To Stand Firm’
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “We shall not, we shall not be moved, We shall not, we shall not be moved, Just like a tree that’s standing by the water, We shall not be moved” - Mavis Staples On Friday, March 4th, 2016 hundreds of Bermudians from a cross-section of our community answered the call to create a “Sea of Black”... Read more of this article
Column: Richards On ‘False & Misleading Claims’
[Opinion column written by Sylvan Richards] The Opposition’s chief propaganda agent, Christopher Famous, continues to make false and misleading claims about the OBA Government and the policies that are being implemented to benefit all Bermudians. In his attempt to re-write history he provides no credible evidence to back up his misinformation and... Read more of this article
‘Strange Phenom’ Going On At Spittal Pond
[Updated + Written by Shari-Lynn Pringle] There’s a strange phenom going on at Spittal Pond that I just have to share. I’ve seen a few posts in Facebook but after scanning the local media using the words “Spittal Pond”, I’ve found no reports of great significance so I thought I’d take to the keyboard and report on it myself. I’m hoping... Read more of this article
CURB Urges Govt To Put “Proposals On Hold”
“Given the sociopolitical oppression surrounding immigration process in Bermuda, and the growing unrest in the community, CURB urges Government to do the right thing for all the residents of this island, put their current immigration proposals on hold,” Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] said today. This latest statement from CURB... Read more of this article
