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A public relations firm is offering small businesses an opportunity to book media services at a reduced rate in honour of Black Friday. Mikaela Ian PR, owned by Mikaela Ian Pearman and recently a finalist for the BEDC Start up of the Year 2022, has launched a special PR consulting package to help small business […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 25] include government notice and acting appointments. 2nd Of The Same Clean Air Act Notice For The Bank Of Nt Butterfield And Son Due To Two Licences For Two Side By Side Generators Being Installed Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled […]

Jaden Malpas and his Bournemouth University men’s volleyball teammates traveled to take on the Imperial team in men’s one division action, Bournemouth University playing in the BUCS Volleyball Premier North/South League picked up a 3 – 2 win. Related Stories Volleyballers To Compete In Trinidad & Tobago Malpas Helps Bournemouth University Win Volleyball Association Awards […]

Tis the season for all things jolly, and there’s nothing merrier than a visit from Santa Claus, who landed in Bermuda via Delta Airlines today, with Santa greeting children at the airport in advance of his appearance at The Annex Toys this evening [Nov 25]. A spokesperson said, “The Annex Toys, Skyport Concierge Service and […]

Footballers in both the First Division and Premier Division were in action, with Hamilton Parish and BAA both earning wins. Premier Division Robin Hood 1 Hamilton Parish 2 At the BAA Field, Hamilton Parish defeated Robin Hood 2 – 1 with all three goals coming in the second half. Macquille Walker gave Hamilton Parish the […]

According to the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] report from the Department of Statistics, during the second quarter 2022, GDP at “constant prices was estimated at $1,498.7 million, falling 1.7% year-over-year after adjusting for inflation.” Charts extracted from the report: Speaking a press conference yesterday, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, “After adjusting […]

Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy grabbed the Bermuda flag as she crossed the finish line in first place in Abu Dhabi this morning [Nov 25] to claim yet another World Championship title, becoming the four time WTS World Champion, and the first woman to accomplish such a feat. Dame Flora has won world titles across multiple […]

Bermuda’s cyclists captured two more gold medals at the Caribbean Junior Championships in the Dominican Republic, with Annabelle Miller and Charlotte Millington both racing to victory. Millington won the girl’s gold medal in the pre-junior road race after clocking a time of 2:03:47, with Melaika Russell from Jamaica finishing 2 with a time of 2:04:11. […]

The Information Commissioner issued Decision 27/2022 in regards to the Office of the Governor. A spokesperson said, “On 17 November 2022, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 27/2022, Office of the Governor [Government House]. The Applicant had submitted a public access to information [PATI] request to inspect Government House’s records of appointments of certain positions made […]

Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy has reset the record books, claiming another World Championship title this morning [Nov 25] in Abu Dhabi, grabbing the Bermuda flag as she crossed the finish line to become the four time WTS World Champion. The reigning Olympic champion, who thrilled the hometown fans with her victory in Bermuda earlier this […]

“Neither this nor any other measure will deter us or our partners – including the Overseas Territories – from our steadfast support of Ukraine,” Parliamentary Under-Secretary [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office] Leo Docherty said. During the British Parliament’s session on November 23rd, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell — who has visited Bermuda before — asked the […]

Assistant Privacy Commissioner Christopher Moulder is the newest member of the senior leadership team at The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom]. He shared, “It is important for all Bermudians to understand their privacy rights and remain in control of their information. PIPA will provide Bermudians with these rights, and I look forward to adding […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Transmonde Services Insurance Company Limited [Transmonde] [Hamilton, Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Transmonde’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best […]

On a month to month basis, tenderloin prices increased by 8.4%, frozen entrees went up 3.4%, and soft drinks went up 2.9%. This is according to the recently released August Consumer Price Index which said that on an overall month to month basis the food sector increased 1.0% in August, while an annual basic food […]

“The Government has not made any decision regarding the future of the quarry operations, nor will it do so without proper consultation with our Union partners,” the Ministry of Public Works said. A Government spokesperson said, “The facts are as follows: The former carpentry and paint shop buildings were in need of renovations as both […]

Students from Paget Primary, Purvis Primary and Warwick Academy joined today in a symbolic gathering at the grounds of Warwick Workman’s Club. Glenn Fubler said, “Students from Paget and Purvis Primary, as well as Warwick Academy- led by their Principals: Sonia Haley-Raynor, Enid Jacobs-Furbert and Dave Horan- joined today, in a symbolic gathering at the […]

[Updated] Members of the local fishing industry are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 24], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update: The Government issued a response, it follows in full below: […]

Staff from Ariel Re provided a Thanksgiving Day lunch today [Nov 24] for seven mothers and their children at the Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families. A spokesperson said, “Charity Committee members from Ariel Re helped deliver the traditional Thanksgiving turkey lunch at the surprise event today. “The Transformational Living Centre opened its doors February […]

Now that the public has been notified of the changes in law regarding “penalties for illegal licence plates and illegal tint, police officers will be issuing tickets for these offences starting today,” the police said. Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell [Tactical Operations] said, “We have gone through a phase of exercising discretion and issuing Motorist Advice […]

The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning valid for late Friday night [Nov 25] and Saturday morning [Nov 26]. In an online post, the Bermuda Weather Service said, “Good evening Bermuda! A Gale Warning has been issued for late Friday night and Saturday morning. Gale force winds, rain and chilly temperatures are […]

Friday, November 25 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud, cloud thickens overnight, showers return, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will […]

 The Centre Against Abuse [CAA] is launching a movement to “encourage the Bermuda community to end domestic abuse and sexual assault.” A spokesperson said, “Globally, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence is observed between November 25th [Elimination of Violence Against Women day] and December 10th [Human Rights Day]. “This movement is held because […]

[Written by Isabella Gaugain] The Warwick Academy‘s Drama Department “Thank You For The Musicals” opens tonight and they can hardly wait! The production includes 16 different musicals with 15 original vignettes, “A complicated but exciting show.” says Sarah Bowers, Head of Faculty of Creative and Technical Arts at Warwick Academy. There will be four shows […]

Bermuda residents are invited to shop online with local businesses on Cyber Monday which will be held on November 28th. A spokesperson said, “Cyber Monday was first launched in 2010 during Global Entrepreneurship Week as an online initiative aimed at encouraging residents to “Shop Local.” Its goal remains to support the development of local e-commerce […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] released the 2021 BMA Captive Report, which highlights the “market results from the 2020 year-end statutory financial returns submitted through the E-SFR system with a focus on the general business captive insurers [i.e., Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 insurers].” The BMA said, “The report focuses on four key […]

The Ministry of Public Works released a road traffic notice for the Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday, December 10, 2022. The full road traffic notice follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Christmas Boat Parade Traffic/Parking Advisory Christmas Boat Parade Traffic/Parking Advisory Enter The City Christmas Boat Parade Photos & Video: 2021 Christmas Boat Parade Over […]

Members of the local fishing industry are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 24], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Photos: 547lb, 641lb, 668lb Marlin Weighed In Photos/Video: 1289lb Blue Marlin Caught Photos/Video: Fisherman Catches 920lb Tuna Photo Gallery: 550lb 11 […]

BELCO will be pulling their fiber optic lines through the newly installed manholes on Harrington Sound Road which will require partial lane closure along the route and a temporary traffic light placed along the stretch. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that BELCO will be pulling their fiber optic […]

CoinDesk’s Money Reimagined has featured Bermuda in their recent podcast episode titled “A Growing Digital Assets-Based Finance Community: Bermuda Part 2.” “On this episode of ‘Money Reimagined,’ hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak with Denis Pitcher, chief fintech adviser to the Office of the Premier in the territory, and Chancellor Barnett, chairman of Jewell […]

A religious conference designed to equip women for prayer will be held at the Heritage Worship Centre in Hamilton on Saturday. The Call for the Wailing Women event will be hosted by Marlene Flynn and her daughter Shaunté Fox, the co-founders of Saphire Faith International Ministries. The conference, from 8.30 am to 1 pm, will […]

Annabelle Miller and Charlotte Millington won gold medals during the first day of the Junior Caribbean Road Cycling Championships in the Dominican Republic. Millington won the girl’s gold medal in the pre-junior time trial, while Miller claimed the girl’s gold medal in the junior female time-trial title. Millington clocked a time of 16:11 to claim […]

WISTA Bermuda, the local chapter of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association [WISTA] held an anniversary social for its members and friends in the maritime sector. A spokesperson said, “This year marks the sixth anniversary of WISTA Bermuda. The Bermuda branch was established in October 2016 as a chapter of WISTA International. “WISTA International […]

On Tuesday, November 15, the current membership of the Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club [HPWC] attended the club’s Annual General Meeting [AGM] which was hosted by the Executive Committee [ExCo]. A spokesperson said, “This meeting was called for the purpose of an annual update on the activities that have taken place at and for the club […]

The One Communications’ Board of Directors has named Niall Sheehy as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Niall will be replacing Frank Amaral who is retiring from the telecommunications industry. Sheehy has more than 20 years’ experience in executive leadership roles in the telecommunications sector. “He most recently served […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Spain 7 [Olmo 11, Asensio 21, F Torres 31 pen, 54, Gavi 74, Soler 90, Morata 90+2] Costa Rica 0 Spain made a scintillating start to the World Cup after thrashing Costa Rica in Group E in Doha today. Ferran Torres scored twice while Gavi, the Barcelona teenager, announced himself on […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Nov 23] with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.15pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 8 runs cancelled this morning, 21 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

The 2022 EurILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy concluded after six days of competition in Hyeres, France, with Adriana Penruddocke, Benn Smith, and Sebastian Kempe all in action. Penruddocke finished 75th overall with 213 net points after 10 races, in the women’s ILCA 6 fleet, with her best finish coming in the seventh […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has “cancelled the registration of HBC Management Limited.” A spokesperson said, “The Company was registered as a non-licensed person [NLP] on 20 November 2019 under the provisions of Section 10 of the Proceeds of Crime [Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Supervision and Enforcement] Act 2008 [SEA]. “The Company’s beneficial owners […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series could put a virtual smile on your device’s face, as it features a pattern incorporating red and pink lips in the Bermuda flag. 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 […]

Over the weekend, a pop up Covid-19 booster clinic was hosted by local charity, St John Ambulance Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The clinic, hosted at the charity’s headquarters on Point Finger Road saw more than 100 Moderna Bivalent booster shots administers, with persons lined up as early as 7:45am to receive them. The clinic was […]

Taylor Carrick and his Western University men’s squash teammates fell to 0-2 for their 2022-23 season after losing to number 10 ranked University of Rochester at the Lyman Squash Center. The University of Rochester picked up a 6 – 3 win over Carrick and his Western teammates. Playing in the number five spot, Carrick fell […]

Emma Harvey and her Penn State women’s swimming & diving teammate’s first day of competition at the NC State Invitational featured 17 finalists. Emma Harvey qualified for the women’s 50 yard freestyle B final after clocking the 14th fastest preliminary time of 22.86. In the women’s 50 yard freestyle B final, she finished 6th touching […]

A car driver was injured in a collision in Paget this evening [Nov 22]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:10pm today, Tuesday 22nd November 2022, a reported single vehicle car crash occurred in the Middle Road, St. Paul’s Lane Paget area. “Details are limited at this time. However, initial information suggests that the car involved […]

The Bermuda Police Service said they are “appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 60-year-old Eugene Anderson.” A spokesperson said, “Mr. Anderson is described as brown complexioned, 5 feet 9 inches tall of medium build, with short grey hair and grey facial stubble. “He is understood to be wearing a maroon coloured sweater as well […]

The  Garages Licensing Act 2022 came into force earlier this month and sets out “new garage classes, licence and renewal fees and created offences and penalties for non-compliance” and also included an amendment that “increased the fine for non-compliant licence plates from $25.00 to $500.00 per plate.” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said, “When the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes believes he is yet to reach his peak after finishing third in the Shifter Masters class at the Skusa SuperNationals in Las Vegas on Sunday. The Bermudian achieved his best finish at the SuperNats, the most prestigious karting race in North America, making it three podiums in ten appearances […]

The Bermuda National Trust is launching ‘Southampton,’ the tenth and last in its Bermuda’s Architectural Heritage series. A spokesperson said, “The series, begun in 1995, covers every parish and the City of Hamilton. It highlights the architecture of the most interesting buildings on the island and the people who built, lived and worked in them. In […]

Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] announced the re-publication of its pioneering book, ‘Black History in Bermuda: Timeline Spanning 5 Centuries’. A spokesperson said, “Having initially published 1,000 copies in October 2020, every single copy was purchased and the demand from Bermudians and Residents for this vital record has remained undiminished. “‘The Timeline’ provides an […]

The St. George’s Stakeholder Committee, a group of representatives for 40+ businesses, are prepping for the holiday season, hosting activities and participating in events organised by other groups. Kristin White, owner of Water Street gift store and tour company Long Story Short said, “My shop is hosting the first event, being held on Saturday, November 26 […]

“I am pleased to announce the formation of a Review Group to assess the work of the Financial Policy Council [FPC] and make recommendations for possible improvements. This is the first review of the FPC since its establishment in 2015,” said the Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt. “The FPC has provided focused and […]