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Today is World Wetlands Day, and the latest in Bernews series of Virtual Art and Photo Galleries features a collection of images showcasing the beauty of Bermuda’s wetlands. From picturesque ponds to photos capturing glimpses of wildlife enjoying their natural habitat, this virtual gallery contains a look at the island’s wetland ecosystem, with seven areas in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda high jumper Sakari Famous says her confidence is soaring after six successive wins at indoor meets for McNeese State University. Famous has made a superb start to the indoor season, retaining her title at the LSU Purple Tiger Meet and winning the McNeese Indoor II Meet last month. The 22-year-old […]

The Bermuda Netball Association’s Senior League season resumed inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium with a doubleheader. In the opener the North Village Lady Rams defeated the Docksiders 35 – 20. Darrika Simons led the North Village Lady Rams with 25 goals, Coriah Simmons added 6 goals, and Zhanae Simmons scored 4 times, with Jada Richards […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 1] include contracts valued at over $50,000 and acting appointments. PATI Department Of Statistics Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0129/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Statistics Publication date: 01 February 2023 Bermuda Public Access To Information [Contracts Valued $50,000 […]

[Written by Warwick Academy student Matina Pradhan] The notorious Pirates of the Caribbean film series was a sensational success but, have you heard of the Pirates of the Curry Bean? Warwick Academy’s Upper Primary’s version of Pirates of the Curry Bean written by Craig Hawes promises to be filled ‘with colorful characters, sparkling songs and […]

The Chatmore School Development Association [CSDA] will be holding a tag day on Friday [Feb 3] to “highlight their 2023 focus on outdoor learning and their mission to encourage the community to be more outdoors.” A spokesperson said, “On Friday, February 3, Chatmore School Development Association [registered charity #989] will hold a tag day to […]

Bermuda headquartered Bacardi Limited is celebrating its 161st anniversary by planting 100 cedar trees in Riddell’s Bay Gardens and Nature Reserve, to help protect the biodiversity of the island. A spokesperson said, “This is part of a global initiative by which Bacardi will plant thousands of trees in locations that form part of the business […]

Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] has announced the ‘Pirates of Bermuda Walk the Plank’ fundraiser is set to go ahead on March 18, 2023, off Albuoy’s Point aboard Spirit of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The annual event raises funds for the Foundation’s experiential education and life-skills programmes for Bermuda’s public middle school students. Local ‘hostages’ have […]

American Airlines will suspend the Miami to Bermuda flight this summer, the Government has confirmed. Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said, “We are disappointed to learn that American Airlines will suspend the service from Bermuda to Miami through this summer. We’ve held meetings with American Airlines to find alternative solutions; however, they have indicated that […]

A trip in September 2022 by Premier David Burt to the YJ for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II cost $3,706.96, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from September 17, 2022 – September 21, 2022, and the web page listing said, “The Premier, the […]

Millie Burgess, who was born in Bermuda, is being highlighted by Canada’s CBC as “the first female teacher of African descent to teach in the Ontario school system.” The CBC story says, “Millie Burgess says she spent much of her career relishing telling strangers she had 20 children and watching their jaws drop. “Burgess, 99, […]

Conyers announced that Associate Jonathan Casey has joined the Bermuda litigation team. Mr. Casey is a specialist in family and matrimonial law and has been hired to expand the firm’s capacity in that area. “We are delighted to welcome our new attorney Jonathan Casey to Conyers. Jonathan has considerable experience in a wide range of […]

Somersfield Academy welcomed their new head of school, Riki Teteina, who will start his tenure with the school effective today [Feb 1]. A spokesperson said, “An experienced school leader, Mr. Teteina succeeds Mrs. Janice Outerbridge and will assume responsibilities effective today. “Mr. Teteina possesses a thorough knowledge and broad perspective of educational developments, particularly about […]

The Bermuda National Trust invites applications for free places on its Climate Change Agents camp over the Government school half term break from 13-17 February. A spokesperson said, ” The fully sponsored camp for children aged 11-14 will be held at the Trust’s headquarters, Waterville, 2 Pomander Road.” “We are pleased to offer 12 free […]

Jasmin Smith, Gina Hurst-Maybury, and Shivon Washington-Jones have been confirmed as Permanent Secretaries. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, provided an update regarding three Permanent Secretary posts. “As of today, February 1, 2023, the following individuals have been confirmed in the posts: Jasmin Smith – Permanent Secretary, […]

During January 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included the crowning of Dame Flora Duffy as the ‘Best Female Triathlete,’ an apology from the Bermuda Gombey Council, the RICS membership of Robert Richardson, a colourful fish, a win for Bristol City and Nahki Wells, the arrest of a man […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Dage Minors, who had an outstanding month in January, becoming the first Bermudian to break the 4-minute mile, which followed after he became the first Bermudian to win the Butterfield Elite Mile race twice. After winning the elite mile event held locally, Minors competed overseas and […]

SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Trecia Sigle as Global Head of Claims, effective February 6, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Ms Sigle will be responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the claims function across SiriusPoint’s diverse global underwriting portfolio. This encompasses policy and governance, claims handling, and best […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that the Middle Road BELCO trench works will commence on Monday, February 6th and will be ongoing through September 1st, The Government posted the graphic online below, saying, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that the Middle Road BELCO trench works will commence from […]

Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates have been drawn at home to Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup fifth round. The Bermudian footballer and his teammates will meet Manchester City at Ashton Gate on Wednesday, March 1st, subject to any broadcast arrangements.

During January, Bernews posted over 100 videos on our website, various social networks and on Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included the police statement on the robbery, the inclement weather, the Bermuda Onion dropping to welcome 2023, Gombeys celebrating the New Year, Dage Minors winning the Butterfield Mile, motocross racing and rugby. […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] invites local entrepreneurs to apply for the Experience Investment Programme. A spokesperson said, “The programme will allow interested businesspersons to submit their application between February 1, 2023, and February 28, 2023. “Launched in 2016, the tourism experience investment programme is a vehicle for tourism entrepreneurs who need assistance getting their […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 31] include acting appointments, trademark applications, PATI contracts, notification of planning applications registered, public notification and notice of intended marriages. Director Department Of Parks Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0127/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Parks Publication date: 31 January 2023 Government Notice No. Acting […]

Wednesday, February 1 is expected to see early sun, cloudier later, chance of showers early & late, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be […]

A firearm was “found and seized” at the collision scene on Sunday evening and “the recovery of the firearm and the fatal road traffic collision are being separately investigated at this time, as there is no direct link between the two incidents,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS], […]

Noting that many nations and people celebrate Black History Month in February. CURB’s Central Council said they “deeply respects and appreciate those efforts and offer its resources to any individual or group who wishes to enhance their recognition of Black Bermudian History.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s closest geographic neighbours – the US and Canada – […]

Marvin Brangman was in action competing in the 100-mile endurance ride at Broxton Bridge Plantation in Ehrhardt, South Carolina. Brangman, riding Bacardi, finished 6th out of ten riders in the division which qualifies them to enter the AERC Nationals to be held in Texas in October 2023. Riders had 24 hours to complete the 100 […]

Following the release of the ‘Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population in Bermuda’ position paper, the public is invited to contribute their feedback, as the Government plans to create a “Strategic Policy Paper on Expanding the Working Population of Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall the September 2022 release of the position […]

The Bermuda Medical Doctors’ Association [BMDA] said they wish to ”address a video which has circulated recently, regarding a commonly used medication” noting that “this video is concerning, and the information is unfortunately, inaccurate.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Doctors’ Association [BMDA] wishes to address a video which has circulated recently, regarding a commonly used medication. […]

The Francis Patton Primary School PTA will be hosting their annual Longtail Plunge on Saturday [Feb 4] at 9.00am. A spokesperson said, “It’s not too late to participate or donate towards our annual Longtail Plunge on February 4, 2023! “Our mission for the 2023/2024 school year, is to have a year jam-packed with fun and […]

Sakari Famous and her McNeese University women’s track & field teammates won the team title at the McNeese Indoor II Meet, recording a total of 201 points. Famous won the high jump with a jump of 1.70m or 5 feet 7 inches, extending her winning streak to six straight meets.

The “Waterfront area of the City is a site of immeasurable potential which currently accommodates a series of uses which drastically fail to capitalise upon the opportunities that the area presents,” the Government’s recently released City of Hamilton Plan 2023 Consultative Draft said. The document stated, “Whilst it is recognised that the Container Port in particular, and […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda is expected to have men’s and women’s football teams competing at the NatWest Island Games for the first time in a decade at the multi-sport event in Guernsey, Channel Islands, this summer. The men’s team are among 16 islands competing in the tournament and have been drawn in Group 3 with […]

In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the crystal winter waves, tranquil day in Flatts Inlet, […]

Bermuda archers took to the line to compete in the Belgium 60x Remote Shoot inside the St. George’s Community Center Gymnasium. In the 18 indoor recurve division, Camerin Pickering finished first with a score of 577/600, Jaydon Roberts was second with a score of 574/600, while Bernard Wade III was third with a score of […]

The old tug boats Powerful and Faithful departed Bermuda on January 21st, heading to the Bahamas before reaching their final destination of Trinidad. A spokesperson said, “In September 2020, Bermuda took delivery of two new Lloyds classed Azimuth Stern Drive [ASD] tugs. ASD tugs equipped with two stern engines capable of generating a 360°, all […]

The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted another track meet at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Bermuda had one athlete meet the Carifta Games standard, with Cameron Adkins clocking 9:57.19 during the under 17 men’s 3000 meter, which was within the standard, which is set at 9:58.00. During the under 17 women’s 800 meter […]

Dr Kyjuan Brown was honoured as a “Bermuda Hero” by Bethel AME Church “for his community service and commitment to innovative healthcare solutions.” A spokesperson said, “Dr Kyjuan Brown was honored as a Bermuda Hero by Bethel AME Church for his community service and commitment to innovative healthcare solutions! Everyone was in tears yesterday during […]

Following his record setting showing, the Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] said that Dage Minors is “the embodiment of discipline, perseverance, and determination and the BNAA salutes his achievements.” A BNAA spokesperson said, “On Friday, January 27th, at the Boston University Terrier Classic, Dage Minors broke his national mile record of 4:02.10 by delivering a […]

Bermuda’s cricket squad will be competing in a T20 tournament in Florida from February 17th – 19th. The Czarsportz Global website said, “Bermuda Men’s National squad will be competing in a T20 tournament in Florida from February 17th – 19th at Wesley Chapel District Park ground in the President Cup MCL T20 event in Tampa. […]

Raleigh Bermuda is calling all Young Bermudians between the ages of 14 – 17 years old to register for a 2-day Anti-Violence Youth Forum called ‘I Am Brave: Voices.’ A spokesperson said, “This Youth Forum is led by Raleigh Bravers who have been trained in anti-violence advocacy and will be leading this community event. A […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced the return of the Spa Month, saying that “beginning February 1st, the island welcomes visitors and residents alike to take advantage of health and beauty treatments starting from just $92. ” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announces the return of the popular Spa Month. With the […]

A ‘Women In Service’ talk will be held on Wednesday, February 1, with women “invited to hear how the Royal Bermuda Regiment offers opportunities for growth and empowerment at an open forum this week.” A spokesperson said, “Soldiers and officers plan to dispel misconceptions and answer any questions about military life. “The Women In Service talk […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 30] include public notification and PATI notices. PATI Board Of Education Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0119/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 30 January 2023 Government Of Bermuda Ministry Of Education PATI Information Statement Name of Public Authority: Board of Education […]

Tuesday, January 31 is expected to see cloudy, risk of early rain/showers, easing during afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 7.14am […]

Daniel Augustus concluded competing in the APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Invitational on the north and south courses at Torrey Pines Golf Course, finishing 10th after shooting a second round 9-over par 81, to finish at 14-over par. Marcus Byrd won the event at 6-over par, with Joey Stills second at 9-over par, and Gregory Odom was […]

A 40-year-old man has died following a collision in Southampton, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 40-year-old male has succumbed to injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle road traffic collision, which occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday 29th January 2023. “Initial reports indicated the collision involved […]

Bermudian English was recently highlighted in a webinar by the Oxford English Dictionary’s YouTube channel, with the panelists commenting on the uniqueness of the Bermudian vocabulary. The video’s description says, “In 2021, the Oxford English Dictionary was updated to include a set of Bermudian English entries, to which Dr Rosemary Hall’s description of this variety […]

The family of Myrtle Edness, who died recently aged 108, have paid tribute to a “strong ambassador for Bermuda” who lived a “healthy and vibrant life”. Ms Edness, who was believed to be Bermuda’s oldest resident, enjoyed an almost daily ritual of swimming in the ocean, which she continued well into her 109th year, attributing […]

The lone Bermuda field hockey match at the National Sports Center saw the Ravens defeat the Budgies Grey 2 – 0. Jessica Hollis gave the Ravens the lead in the 7th minute when she scored from a penalty corner. The lead was doubled in the 43rd minute when Rebecca Gibbons scored a field goal.