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The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] has completed renovations to the cottage on the BZS Living Classroom on Trunk Island, noting that the renovations “expanded the footprint of the current island classroom to encompass an expansion of the sheltered porches for outdoor learning while also providing storage areas for teaching tools.” A spokesperson said, “Thanks to […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome is set to face former opponent Alvin Lagumbay in the main event of a “Bermuda v Philippines” boxing fight card at The Shed in Dockyard on May 27. The Bermudian professional defeated Lagumbay by unanimous decision at the Victualling Yard in Dockyard in the summer of 2019. Lagumbay [13-6-1] […]

The City of Hamilton will host their next Fresh Air Films Drive-In event on Saturday, April 8th at City Hall Car Park. A spokesperson said, “The first showing will feature Minions: The Rise of Gru [2022 – Rated PG] and will take place at 6:30pm, and the second movie of the night, Marvel’s Dr. Strange in […]

Bermuda’s airport “has been used by the PLP as a political wedge to divide Bermudians,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, adding that ”Bermuda and the Burt Government should and must celebrate, and embrace the introduction of CC&L as they may bring greater potential for future inward investment opportunities for Bermuda.” Background The OBA Leader’s comments follow […]

The Community Peace Walk will take place on Saturday, March 18th beginning at 4pm at the campus of the Bermuda College, with the event aiming to “promote further steps towards the promotion of a caring and sharing community.” Glenn Fubler said, “We have two Members of Parliament from local constituencies – Ianthia Simmons-Wade and Scott […]

Yesterday [March 16], Premier David Burt and the Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert had a discussion with members of Age Concern, as part of Government’s continued 2023/24 Budget outreach. A Government spokesperson said, “Thursday’s meeting focused on matters specific to seniors, and several topics were covered, including the cost of living, pensions, […]

The Museum Association of the Caribbean [MAC] recently held their 2023 Annual Conference in Nassau, Bahamas and 150 delegates from the cultural and museum sector attended, including three delegates from Bermuda: Executive Director of the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] and newly elected Co-President of MAC, Elena Strong, NMB Education Consultant Lisa Howie, and NMB […]

Greenrock has confirmed Bermuda’s commitment to supporting Earth Hour 2023 and is calling on the public to take part on March 25. A spokesperson said, “Greenrock has officially registered Bermuda’s commitment to supporting Earth Hour 2023 with WWF [World Wide Fund for Nature], and as a result, the registered charity has been working hard to […]

The Endeavour Maritime Career Springboard Programme recently hosted their sixth cohort of ten young Bermudians aged 16 to 34 years old, who took part in the programme which aims to prepare Bermudians for working in the maritime industry. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that engages diverse youth across Bermuda in experiential learning that […]

Friends of Hospice will hold a charity golf tournament to celebrate the life of Brian Morris on Friday, April 21 at Tucker’s Point Golf Club. A spokesperson said, “Friends of Hospice, the charity supporting Agape House and hospice care in Bermuda, is holding a charity golf tournament to celebrate the life of Brian Morris on […]

The second day of the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Primary School Preliminaries took place at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Jeremiah Bridges advanced to the under 10 boys 400 meter dash finals with the fastest time of 1:18.08, Shanzae Smith was second in 1:18.32, and Mathias Bean was third clocking 1:19.88. […]

Daniel Phillips continued to play in the J200 Santo Domingo International Tennis Tournament, however rain played a part in the day’s play. Phillips — in his third round doubles match alongside David Schwarc — took on Andrew Delgado from the United States and Ilyyas Fahim from Morocco. Phillips and his partner Schwarc were down 4 […]

A Bermuda Ball Hockey double header took place at the PCC Hockey Rink, which produced 16 goals. Positive Image Dental 2 BDA Spirits 2 In the opener, the match between Positive Image Dental and BDA Spirits ended in a 2 – 2 draw, after a shootout failed to produce a winner. Jeff Loper gave BDA […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has confirmed that Tracy Berkeley — who has served as the interim CEO since June 2022 – has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has confirmed Tracy Berkeley as Chief Executive Officer, creating history as the organisation’s first female leader. Berkeley has been serving as […]

The average cost of lettuce went up 59.1%, pasta went up 57.3%, and eggs went up 56.6% on a year to year basis, while on a month to month basis, the average cost of frozen spare ribs decreased 15.3%, boneless pork loin decreased 13.0% and apples decreased 5.6%. This is according to the recently released […]

“The L.F. Wade International Airport is an excellent example of a resilient, durable asset with potential for growth as passenger traffic recovers in the wake of Covid-19,” Canadian company CC&L Infrastructure said after purchasing a 49.9% interest in Skyport. A statement on their website announced the “acquisition of a 49.9% minority interest in Bermuda Skyport […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Mar 16] include boards appointments, acting appointments & cancellation of registration. Board National Sports Centre Trustees Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0262/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 16 March 2023 The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports is pleased to make […]

Friday, March 17 is expected to see early cloudy spells & the odd shower clear to a brighter day, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise […]

Four people have been arrested after warrants were executed at a business and residences, and a container shipment and cannabis “with an estimated street value of $BDA 1.9 million” was seized. A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], conducted a joint Operation with H.M. Customs. “The BPS Drugs Unit, […]

The ‘West End Warriors’ group will be holding another motorcade on Saturday [March 18] starting from the West End School at 2.30pm. The event poster says, “We will never concede! Stop the closure of West End Primary. West End Primary School belongs to our community! Support this important Bermudian Institution, join our motorcade! Our voices must be […]

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI] announced the completion of the acquisition of Norway-based managing general agency Energy Insurance Oslo AS [EIO]. A spokesperson said, “The transaction included the acquisition of all outstanding shares of EIO. The entity, which is expected to be renamed IGI Nordic AS [IGI Nordic], is a subsidiary of Bermuda-based International […]

This Saturday [March 18], the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport will showcase the annual Bermuda Sports Awards at the Hamilton Princess. A Government spokesperson said, “Several awards will be presented in the following categories, including: Male and Female Athletes of the Year Junior Male and Female Athletes of the Year Appreciation Award Junior and […]

The Corporation of St. George’s Town Plan Steering Committee announced the completion of their work on the Draft Strategic Town Plan and invites the public to download a copy for review from the Corporation’s website. A spokesperson said, “The strategic plan reflects the needs of a living town that is one of the oldest in […]

The Registrar of Companies is reminding all local companies that annual fees are due by March 31, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “To pay and submit their yearly filings on time, we strongly encourage local companies to register on the online registry system before the deadline at www.registrarofcompanies.gov.bm. “With the implementation of the online system, […]

This weekend members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club will compete in the 2023 Armory Youth Championships in New York. Bermuda Pacers Track Club Head Coach Cal Simons said, “The 13-member team will compete in 29 individual events. This will be the third time the club has competed in this prestigious event. The team will be […]

The Freemasons Fund For Bermuda [FFFB] has donated $2,500 each to Meals on Wheels and Friends of Hospice. A spokesperson said, “Brethren from the Freemasons Fund For Bermuda were at Freemasons Hall in Hamilton donating $2,500 each to Meals on Wheels and Friends of Hospice, including Brother John Hill [FFFB], Jason Powell [Meals on Wheels], […]

The Bermuda football team will play Guyana on Saturday, March 25th at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium and tickets are now on sale. A BFA spokesperson said, “On February 1, 2023, the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] confirmed the dates for the March 2023 group stage matches. These matches are the second window of matches […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has debuted the “House of Bermuda” at the Hoxton, Southwark in England, which offers an “immersive experience” with “local Bermudian experts.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has officially debuted the ‘House of Bermuda’ exclusively for trade, media, and consumers in the UK market. The unique immersive experience from […]

Empowered Shopping Village and Heritage Worship Center recently held a free event in ‘celebration of women.’ The event included free consultations, information on leading health issues with presenters sharing information on health practices, a variety of local vendors and more.

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 6.3% in December – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 1.7% when compared to December 2021, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2022 Retail Sales Index. December’s […]

Keys to the Rock [K2TR], a Bermuda real estate podcast hosted by industry professionals Daniel Woods and Ben Rego, is aiming to “educate the Bermuda public about all things real estate,” with the premiere of season two recently released. A spokesperson said, “Keys to the Rock is Bermuda’s only real estate podcast, hosted by industry […]

The “government should be welcoming them with open arms” as “CC&L is a testament to Bermuda as a vote of confidence in our future” Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson said after it was announced that the Canadian company CC&L will purchase 49.9% of Skyport for $128.5 million. Ms Jackson said, “When a prominent investment company recognizes the […]

Consumers paid 4.1% more in December 2022 than a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2022 CPI from the Department of Statistics. “In summary, during December 2022, consumers paid 4.1 per cent more than […]

Dr. Annabel Fountain is raising awareness about the connection between diabetes and kidney disease during National Kidney Month. A spokesperson said, “Dr. Annabel Fountain of Fountain Health is raising awareness about the connection between diabetes and kidney disease during National Kidney Month. People living with diabetes are at a much higher risk for developing kidney […]

Saltus Grammar School leads after the first day of the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Track and Field Championships. Sitting on 161.50 points, Saltus are clear of Whitney Institute Middle School by 26 points as they are in second with 135.50 points and Dellwood Middle School in third with 120.50 points. In terms of […]

Brandon Sousa represented Bermuda at multiple events in London in celebration of 2023 Commonwealth Day, and had the opportunity to speak with King Charles III about Bermuda. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the photos below, saying, “In celebration of Commonwealth Day 2023 on March 13th, Consular Officer Brandon Sousa represented the Government of Bermuda at multiple […]

[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, March 18th from 8am to 5pm, Atlantic Publishing House will be hosting a Bermuda roses and plant sale with Jamaican coffee to taste. In addition to that, Nana Peggy Burns will have a great collection of Bermuda books on sale. This exciting event will be held at Rosalie Gardens, 35 […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will be focusing on dolphins for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on March 18th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to reveal that Dolphins, one of the world’s smartest mammals, will be the focus for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on March 18th! “‘Kids […]

“It is disappointing that Bermuda’s elected Government and Bermuda’s taxpayers have to sit idly by while foreign companies sell our airport for their own profit,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said, adding that “the only thing the taxpayers will get from today’s sale is a bill on March 31st from Skyport demanding their […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 15] include notification of planning applications registered, public notification, acting appointments, boards appointments, cancellation of registration & notice of intended marriages. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on March, 15 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0255/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Planning […]

[Written by Carla Seely] Many years ago, I travelled to Bali, Indonesia, which could be described as the knock-off capital of the world. I remember seeing many ‘Luis Vuittoons,’ ‘Gucci,’ and ‘Jimny Choo’ handbags hanging in different stalls in the markets. The enthusiastic vendors would try to get you to buy their “authentic, but cheaper” […]

Aecon has entered into an agreement with Toronto-based CC&L Infrastructure to sell a stake in Skyport — which runs Bermuda’s airport — with CC&L Infrastructure to hold a 49.9% interest in the company, with the company noting that “there will be no operational, management, or staff changes at the airport as a result of the transaction.” […]

An 18-year-old motorcycle rider was injured in a collision on Harrington Sound Road yesterday afternoon [March 14]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:05pm Tuesday, 14th March 2023, a two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a van occurred on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s parish, near the junction with Broken Hill Road. “It appears that […]

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell provided an overview of the Government’s annual Summer Day Camp programme,  Camp Conference for entrepreneurs and the Camp Expo for parents. Speaking in the Senate today [March 14] the Minister said, “The Government’s annual Summer Day Camp programme is now in its 52nd year. It’s a very popular programme […]

Oliver Betschart won the 13 – 14 Boys Age Group Division at the Lakecliff Country Club in Spicewood during the Spring Break Classic in Texas. Betschart shot a two round total 7-over par 149, and he defeated Bennett Kuhns who also finished with the same score in a playoff. Betschart shot a first round 3-over […]

Planet Math hosted their Pi Day events yesterday and unfortunately the “free gift of pies for all primary kids did not go according to plan,’ however the organisation has extended an apology and noted that “the remaining pie orders are being delivered today” and they “are working towards providing something extra for the kids who […]

[Written by Dale Butler] The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society [BMDS] on Friday and Saturday March 10th and 11th, 2023 let the adrenaline flow when it highlighted a host of Bermuda music teachers during a night of Cabaret. After a stressful week of local and international news Katie Ross, the MC, relaxed the audience with […]

Martial arts promotion company, Shotocup, announced its first fully sponsored Shotocup karate athlete, Taylor Ming, hailing from the Harto-Ryu dojo. A spokesperson said, “Shotocup director Edmond Johnson made the decision to sponsor Taylor based on her exceptional performances in kata and kumite at the 2022 Kazumi Open. Her instructor, Arnold Allen, praised her hard work […]

OBA MP Michael Dunkley will be joining Bernews at 6.00pm this evening [March 15] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Mr Dunkley, who is the Shadow Minister of National Security and Health, set to discuss aspects of the 2023/24 Bermuda Budget. The video will be live streamed below, as […]

Casey Truran and his Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] Equestrian teammates competed at the ISHA Region 5 Zone 5 Regional Championships and qualified eight individual riders for the zone 5 finals. Of the eight individual qualifiers, five were championships, and three were reserve championships. Truran was the Cacchione Cup Reserve Champion, Truran finished […]