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Sunday, October 27 is expected to be mostly sunny with a couple of showers developing late night, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be […]

The 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival is taking place this evening [Oct 26] at the Botanical Gardens, and you can tune in and watch live below. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The annual Bermuda Gombey Festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates the island’s rich Gombey heritage, showcasing the talents of local Gombey troupes through mesmerizing […]

The Bermuda men’s national volleyball team fell to 1 and 2 after their third match in the 2024 ECVA senior men’s championships, following their 3 – 2 defeat to Antigua and Barbuda. Bermuda went ahead 1 – 0 after winning the first set 26-24, they would then lead 2 – 0 after winning the second […]

The Bermuda National Library’s [BNL] Teen Advisory Board held their Youth Library’s Zombie Walk yesterday [Oct 25], offering a thrilling community event filled with spooky fun, games, and treats. You can view all our coverage of Halloween over the years here, view Halloween photo galleries from over the years here. and view all our Halloween videos here on Bernews.TV. Related […]

Jack Harvey and his Penn State men’s swimming and diving teammates welcomed the Pittsburgh Panthers for their home opener, with the visitors concluding the first day of competition with a 91 – 76 lead over Penn State. Harvey finished second in the men’s 200 yard backstroke touching the wall in a time of 1:46.33, and […]

In the lone Bermuda Field Hockey Federation match at the National Sports Center saw the Ravens defeat the Pink Robins 3 – 1. The Ravens took the lead in the 13th minute when Lissie Davidson scored a field goal, the Pink Robins equalized in the 18th minute when Danika Williams scored a field goal. The […]

The John Paul DeJoria vessel is visiting the island, stopping in the East End. According to the Neptune’s Pirates website, “The John Paul DeJoria is a 72-meter former Scottish Fisheries Patrol vessel equipped to stop whaling vessels in the high seas using modern technology and a passionate and committed crew.” Related Stories Photos: 31 Abandoned […]

Bermuda claimed an impressive haul of medals in the three-day warm-up competition before the Pickleball World Cup in Lima, Peru. Yesterday [October 25], Val Stevenson and Stuart Smith won the gold medal in the Mixed Doubles Skill: [4.0] Age: [50 and above] Division. Meanwhile, Victoria Powell and Mark Cordeiro won silver in the Mixed Doubles […]

Robert Wilson of Gombey Evolution Troupe, Dennis Parsons of Places Gombeys and the late Lawrence “Stickers” Hendrickson Jr and Carolyn “Granny” Hendrickson will be honored at this evening’s Bermuda Gombey Festival, which is set to start at 5pm at the Botanical Gardens. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is thrilled to pay tribute to […]

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Carl Neblett] The Employment [Protection of Employee Tips and Other Gratuities] Amendment Act 2023 [the “Amendment Act”] and the Procedural Guidance for determining the distribution of tips and other gratuities came into effect on 1st March 2024. It was stated then that the Amendment Act passed in 2023 ensured […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, October 26th. On Saturday the Star Pride cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Vision of the Seas cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship is […]

Mapping Black London — which is led by Northeastern University and aims to “visualise the multi-racial foundations and histories of London and the UK” — has created an interactive map chronicling the life of Bermudian Mary Prince. The organization said, “This exhibit traces the life of Mary Prince through the locations she described in her […]

Marleigh Howes and her Bolles School women’s swimming teammates defeated Wolfson 228 – 58. Howes finished 3rd competing in the girls 200 yard freestyle touching the wall in a time of 2:01.14 and finished 4th competing in the girls 100 yard butterfly clocking a time of 1:01.92. Related Stories Bermuda Swimmers Win Medals At CCCAN […]

October 25 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,553.20, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]

Three years after the shooting at Robin Hood Restaurant, the police are urging anyone with information on this case to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6pm on Tuesday 26th October 2021, Police operations received several 911 calls from persons reporting gunshots from inside the Robin Hood Restaurant, located at #25 Richmond Road, Pembroke. “The […]

On October 27, Bermuda will join the global community in celebrating World Occupational Therapy Day, recognizing the vital contributions of Occupational Therapists [OTs] who empower individuals to engage fully in daily life and promoting the 2024 theme, “Occupational Therapy for All.” A Government spokesperson said, “World Occupational Therapy Day will be celebrated on October 27th, […]

Field hockey fever swept across Bermuda this month as nearly 500 students from primary and middle schools competed in the annual interschool field hockey tournament. A spokesperson said, “A collaboration between the Bermuda Hockey Federation [BHF] and the Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF], the event brought together young athletes from both public and private schools […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has announced that the match between X-Roads and Vasco scheduled for Sunday [Oct 27] has been postponed. A spokesperson said, “Due to a shortage of Officials for this weekend, the First Division match between X-Roads/Vasco scheduled for Sunday, October 27th has been postponed. “The match has been scheduled for Monday, […]

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 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 25] include notification of planning applications registered and fisheries notice. List of Planning Applications Advertised on October 25, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0978/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 25 October, 2024 The applications shown below are […]

Graeme Robertson was crowned the Gosling’s Invitational 2024 champion following play at the Port Royal Golf course. Robertson shot a final round even par 71 to finish at 4-under par, he would win by 2 strokes ahead of Nicholas Jones who shot a final round 1-over par 72 to finish at 2-under par, while Oliver […]

Phoenix Stores held its Fenty Beauty launch event yesterday [Oct 24] at its 59 Front Street location. A spokesperson previously said, ““Our team put in the work to craft a proposal to secure our spot as Bermuda’s go-to retail destination for the hottest beauty trends. “To celebrate, the line will debut at a special launch […]

BermudAir has launched exclusive golf packages, offering “the ultimate opportunity to experience world-class golf in Bermuda like never before.” A spokesperson said, “BermudAir is excited to announce the launch of its exclusive golf packages, offering travellers and golf enthusiasts the ultimate opportunity to experience world-class golf in Bermuda like never before. “For the first time, […]

The Ministry of National Security is advising “of a temporary IT systems outage affecting Immigration, Customs, and Health services at LF Wade International Airport.” A Government spokesperson said, “An engineering team is onsite and working to restore full functionality as quickly as possible. “In response to the outage, Customs and Immigration officers have seamlessly implemented […]

Bermuda Gas & Utility Company has awarded more than 100 winners as part of its ‘Cylinder Exchange or Purchase’ promotion, with Shannon Topple being named the grand prize winner. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited is excited to announce the grand prize winner of the recent Cylinder Exchange or Purchase promotion. Ninety-nine […]

In honor of its 20th anniversary, Raleigh International Bermuda will host a trek fundraiser on December 1, 2024. A spokesperson said, “This year marks twenty years in operation for charity Raleigh International Bermuda. Founded in Bermuda in 2004 by Michael Spurling, Raleigh Bermuda, is a local registered charity #710 focused on empowering young Bermudians to […]

Footballers in the Under 18, Under 13, and Under 15 Appleby Youth Leagues were in action, with the North Village Rams, Dandy Town Hornets, PHC Zebras, St. David’s, Warwick Football Academy, and FC Bascome all earning wins. Under 18 Appleby Youth League Somerset Trojans 0 – North Village Rams 4 The North Village Rams defeated the Somerset […]