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Ignite Bermuda’s application period for the Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship Programme will close this week with the deadline being extended to Sunday, April 23rd. A spokesperson said, “This unique opportunity is designed for 18-25 year olds who are eager to develop their entrepreneurial skills, gain real-world experience, and unlock their full potential. The part-time, paid […]

14 years ago today [April 19], Bermuda was captured from orbit by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer [ASTER], an instrument that “produces images using infrared, red, and green wavelengths of light.” The NASA website said, “Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the western Atlantic off the east coast of North America. […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji sporting a Bermudiana headdress, with Bermudiana flowers completing the background. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. […]

April 18 saw 1,800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $19,500.00 BD. 1,100 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 9.9% at $5.00 per share, while the other 700 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 8.9% at $20.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,053.38, down 1.48% […]

Alexcie Burrows and her Virginia State University women’s tennis teammates wrapped up the regular season with a 4 – 3 win on the road against UVA-Wise. Playing in the doubles alongside Alexis Seymore, they lost 6-0 to Lucy Cunliffe and Emily Conn. Burrows finished the job for Virginia State with an 8-1 win at the […]

“The public deserves to know why Christopher Warner has been given a contract worth almost $180,000 without having to go through the mandated steps required,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, while the Government said “the consultant was engaged in keeping with all processes and procedures” as it “is a process that differs from that of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine made an encouraging start to the opening race of the MIR Racing Finetwork Cup at the Kotarr Circuit in Castile and León, Spain, recently. The 13-year-old, competing in the Moto 5 class, qualified in 23rd position out of 26 riders from ten European countries – the […]

Greenrock is part of a collaborative initiative bringing the Earth Day Challenge to Bermuda on April 22. A spokesperson said, “Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. In the decades leading up to the first Earth Day, people all around the world, […]

The City of Hamilton will be hosting an array of free lunchtime activities, offerings and giveaways at the ‘Spring into the City’ 5-day event. A spokesperson said, “Blooms are back, brighter days are here, and the whales have been plentiful. Spring has sprung and the City of Hamilton is once again hosting an array of […]

The keynote address at the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with KBRA, will be given by Joshua Rosenberg, Chief Risk Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of New York on June 27. A spokesperson said, “The theme of this year’s event is ‘Bermuda – Climate Central’ and […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 18] include permanent resident certificate. Permanent Resident’s Certificate – PRC 31ZA Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Permanent Resident Certificate – PRC 31ZA Notice ID: GN0357/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 18 April 2023 Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the […]

Finn Moseley and his McKendree University men’s swimming and diving teammates swam their first long course meet of the season, with Moseley competing in four events and earning three top finishes. During the 15 & over boys 200 meter freestyle final, Moseley finished sixth after clocking a time of 2:06.36. Moseley then finished second in […]

Wednesday, April 19 is expected to be cloudy, wet at times with the chance of thunder, drier later, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will […]

Conor White concluded competing in the Red Land Classic Cycle race. Redlands is located halfway between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in the shadow of Southern California’s highest peaks. After 5 stages White finished in 30th place overall out of 130 competitors with a time of 11:17:190, he finished 12:29 behind the overall winner Tyler […]

Locksley Cummings was sentenced to 35 years in prison for multiple counts of sexual exploitation, with the police commending his young victims for their  ”courage in coming forward to bring this situation to the attention of the police.” Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police [Crime] Sean Field-Lament said, “The Bermuda Police Service notes the historic sentence handed […]

Ocean View Golf Club hosted the 4 Club Championship. It was a Stableford format and the 4 golf groups involved were Warriors, Wolves, Colors and North Village. This was the first one since the passing of Brian Morris, and the players held a moment of silence just before starting the presentation. The results of the […]

Don Treanor and Fergus Wightman, representing the Bermuda Fencing Federation, competed in the Fairfax Challenge event in Fredericksburg, Virginia over the weekend. A spokesperson said, “The signature USA Fencing tournament for Region Six, attracted high quality athletes from across the US as well as international athletes from as far afield as Pakistan. “There was fencing […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Tyler Christopher will look to extend his perfect record when he faces journeyman Justin Menzie at the Holiday Inn in Yardley, Birmingham, on Saturday. Welterweight Christopher, who is stepping up from four to six rounds, has won all six of his professional bouts and will be the heavy favourite. […]

Jediah Cumbermack was back in action competing in the final leg of the seven-race Chuckwalla Motorcycle Racing Association [CMVA] series in Desert Centre, California. He competed in the Formula Ultra Lightweight Class where he finished 2nd, clocking a six-lap time of 12:10.977, and he also competed in the Formula Ultra Lightweight Class, where he recorded […]

HSBC, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] and Overview Collective are launching an immersive learning experience: “The Climate Classroom” for young Bermudians. A spokesperson said, “Through the generosity of HSBC, the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] and Overview Collective have partnered to co-launch “The Climate Classroom,” a gamified immersive learning experience for M2 students […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI’s] next ‘Films at BUEI’ screening will be ‘Summer of Soul’ on Saturday [April 22] at 7.00pm and ‘Sharper’ on Saturday, May 13th at 7.00pm. Trailer for Summer of Soul A spokesperson said, “Produced by Questlove of the band The Roots, Summer of Soul’ is a breath-taking documentary about the […]

[Opinion column written by BEST’s Kim Smith] Bermuda is a unique and beautiful island. That’s one of the reasons why we love living here and that’s why people are prepared to pay so much money to come here on holiday. Six storey concrete blocks on top of hills with other blocks all across the area […]

A 23-year-old woman was found ’unresponsive but breathing’ after a collision in Warwick early this morning [April 18]. A police spokesperson said, “A 23-year-old woman is being attended to do at King Edward Memorial Hospital for head and facial injuries sustained in a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle on Cobbs Hill Road, […]

British reality TV star Montana Brown recently shared photos taken in Bermuda to her 1.2 million Instagram followers, with Ms Brown and her now fiancée celebrating their babymoon in the island. An AOL story said, “Former Love Island contestant Montana Brown has announced her engagement to Mark O’Connor. The 27-year-old reality TV star, who took […]

The ‘Spring into the Arts Senior Schools’ showcase event will be held on Thursday [April 20] at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. The Government posted the graphic online below, saying, “Spring into the Arts returns this week! This festival will feature visual arts, dance, drama, and poetry from primary, middle, and senior students. On April 20th at […]

AXA XL announced the appointment of Trevor Gandy as Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [DEI], effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “In this role, Mr. Gandy will be part of the HR Leadership Team and will lead the DEI strategy, working globally with business units and regional HR teams.” Commenting on Mr. Gandy’s appointment, […]

Apex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda in 2003, announced that Eskom Pension and Provident Fund [EPPF] has appointed Apex Group to provide full portfolio management platform and investment fund administration services for a period of five years, following a rigorous and comprehensive process. A spokesperson said, “The EPPF, South Africa’s second-largest retirement fund with over […]

April 17 saw 100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $2,195.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 9.8% at $21.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,084.30, up 0.86% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 65 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]

Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has released her tenth collection of poems, Pink Typewriter – a celebration and commentary of her homeland. Ms Miller, who lives in New England, has been published internationally in several journals, including the Edinburgh Review and The Caribbean Writer, and is a Bermuda Arts Council Grant recipient. Her latest collection, […]

The Allan Frith Memorial Regatta started the 2023 season off for the Comet Class in the St. George’s Harbour. Stephen Dickinson and his crew Wesley Tucker started the season off winning the regatta with 4 points, they finished second in the first race and then won the second and third races of the day. Maxwell […]

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

Opposition Leader Cole Simons called on the Government to “present this Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order to both houses of Parliament” so the “draft SDO will have the full scrutiny of all the elected members of the House and Bermuda’s senators.” Mr Simons said, “The development of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel has brought Bermuda to a […]

The Ministry of Home Affairs said they “encourage the public to follow the proper procedure for submitting objections to ensure their comments reach the appropriate authorities and contribute to the final decision.” A Government spokesperson said, “In light of the rising public interest involving Special Development Orders [SDOs], the Ministry of Home Affairs encourages the […]

Tuesday, April 18 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud with a few showers developing late night, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. […]

[Written by Dale Butler] 21 years is a long time to sustain the interest of playwrights who have the task of setting the background, revealing a plot, and resolving the issue presented on a stage with “no children, no music, simple props and no helicopters.” Since its inception in 2002, over 350 scripts have been […]

Over the past academic year, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] has been working closely with CedarBridge Academy [CBA] and the Ministry of Education to introduce students to concepts in STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering & Math] in support of the new Signature Learning Reform. A spokesperson said, “This new vision for education, currently underway in the […]

KPMG announced that Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG in the UK, will deliver a keynote speech during the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s AGM & Luncheon on Thursday [April 20] at the Hamilton Princess Hotel. A spokesperson said, “Yael’s keynote presentation will provide an overview of KPMG’s 2023 Global Economic Outlook and its implications for […]

Appleby Bermuda has welcomed seasoned UK advocate, James Sellick, to its expanding Dispute Resolution team. A spokesperson said, “James is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and has significant experience with general civil litigation and, more specifically, judicial review proceedings. “Prior to joining Appleby as an Associate, James practised as a Barrister in England […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 17], with the list indicating that there are ten bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 10 runs cancelled this morning, 21 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

Following its March Women’s History Month promotion, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has donated $3,000 to the Women’s Resource Centre [WRC]. A spokesperson said, “The funds were raised from sales at the hotel’s Crown & Anchor restaurant, where female team members designed a Women’s History Month menu to benefit the charity. “The Women’s Month menu […]

Over the past week the Bermuda Police Service said they have “seen an uptick in persons on motorcycles failing to stop, evading police and travelling at excessive speeds.” A spokesperson said, “There were three such incidents on Thursday evening alone. These incidents which are dangerous to all involved, are of great concern. Subjects later arrested […]

The Ministry of Health is advising “residents needing a copy of their Covid-19 vaccination certificate can request a copy from the Department of Health’s Program on Immunization by emailing: immunizationrequest@gov.bm.” “If you already have a valid Covid-19 vaccination certificate that shows you are fully immunized [2 doses], there is no need to get a new […]

A party celebrating the official retail launch of a new product, invented by Bermudian mom, Antonia Holder and designed to help children practice safer screen time, will be happening this week on Thursday, April 20th. Taking place at A.F. Smith, the event will mark the first time the DigiRoo – a patented, ergonomically designed electronic […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley says she is “proud” of her fifth-place finish in a strong elite women’s field in the Americas Triathlon Cup in Saint Peters, Missouri this weekend. Hawley completed the sprint-distance race – 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and 5km run – in 1hr 2min 13sec, with splits of 10:24, 32:14 and […]

The 2023 Kappa Classic concluded at the National Sports Center, with the always popular event seeing youth footballers in action. Under 9 Girls: BHS Basiliks 0 Warwick Academy 2 Warwick Academy won the battle of the school’s final defeating BHS Basiliks 2 – 0. Under 13 Girls: Warwick Academy 1 BFLA 1 BFLA would win […]

Bermuda’s Under 20 Women’s National Team took to the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Managua, Nicaragua to face Jamaica in their second CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying match. After a scoreless first half, Bermuda found themselves down 1 – 0 in the 47th minute when Shaneil Buckley scored from a distance, and in stoppage time Jamaica […]

The Bermuda Women’s 3 on 3 Basketball League and Tournament got underway this past weekend and Olympian Jenaya Wade-Fray and college star Erica Woods were among the players in action. On de Bounce finished the day undefeated, while Lethal Ladies and The Kool Rockets both won once and fell once, and the Bucket Baby’s ended […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sean Trott continued his fine form with his third straight win after claiming victory in the RenaissanceRe Ten-Mile Challenge on Sunday [April 16]. Trott, who won the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K Run last month and the PHC One Mile Road Race last weekend, finished in 56min 26sec. Thomas Mills came second […]

Pinky’s drive thru in Devonshire will close temporarily starting today [April 17] in order to make upgrades, and when they reopen in May “customers can look forward to expanded menu and services including an order-ahead restaurant menu, opening of the take-0ut area with coffeeshop and buffet.” A spokesperson said, “Starting Monday April 17, Pinky’s will […]

Softball Bermuda commenced its League competition on Monday 10th April. Rain postponed the first two nights with play starting in earnest on Wednesday 12th April. Member teams increased from 22 last season to 28 teams in this current season with games scheduled Monday through Thursday with start times of 6pm, 7:30pm and 9pm. In A […]