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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 One Bermuda Alliance will hold a town hall series commencing Monday [Feb 5] at St. Peter’s Church Hall in St. George’s. A spokesperson said, “Join the One Bermuda Alliance as it hosts its town hall series, commencing Monday 5 February at St. Peter’s Church Hall in St. George’s. The town halls will give members […]

Traffic is currently being diverted in the Jews Bay, Southampton area this evening [Feb 1] due to a wall collapse. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:00pm on Thursday, 1 February 2024, police were dispatched to a report of a wall collapse in the Jews Bay, Southampton area. “As a result of the collapsed wall, a portion […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell met with the Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA], visited various hotels, and had “several collaborative sessions with key stakeholders, including the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA].” A Government spokesperson said, “Since assuming the role of Minister with responsibility for Tourism, Senator the Hon. Owen K. Darrell, JP, has actively worked […]

Friday, February 2 is expected to see be partly cloudy. Windy during the morning, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F, and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 7:13am and […]

The Royal Bermuda Regiment Enlistment Night – which was originally scheduled for this evening [Feb 1] — has been postponed until Monday. A spokesperson said, “Severe weather this afternoon has necessitated the postponement of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Enlistment Night scheduled for this evening. “The event will now be held on Monday, February 5th at 6:30 […]

Due to the inclement weather, all ferry services will be suspended today [Feb 1] as of 5.30pm. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that due the inclement weather all ferry services will be suspended as of 5:30 pm today, 1 February. “The Department will resume service tomorrow morning. For […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation will host its annual All Star Netball matches on Friday at the Bermuda College Gymnasium. A spokesperson said, “The best school players from across the island will battle it out for bragging rights starting at 6:00 pm with the Primary school all-star match. The middle school match will get underway […]

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre has partnered with organisations across Bermuda for World Cancer Day 2024, February 4th, to “raise awareness that almost 30-50% of cancers are preventable and raise much-needed funding for cancer prevention programmes.” A spokesperson said, “Half the world’s population lacks access to the full range of essential health services. When it […]

The Bermuda Olympic Association announced that Etienne Wolffe has been selected as the National Olympic Committee [NOC] Assistant to Team Bermuda for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda will be assigned a total of 4 NOC assistants by the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee. Etienne, a Bermudian, is a first-year student at the University […]

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] announced the tennis team set to represent Bermuda at the ITF Junior Davis Cup in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association is delighted to announce the talented boys 16 and under tennis team set to represent Bermuda at the upcoming ITF Junior Davis […]

The Ministry of Public Works is “reminding all event and road race planners to submit their traffic notice requests well before their planned activities.” A Government spokesperson said, “Recent challenges have prompted this reminder to ensure smoother processing and timely approvals. “This advice applies to anyone who wishes to apply for permission to hold a […]

The football matches scheduled for tonight [Feb 1] have been postponed. A BFA spokesperson said, “Due to inclement weather and the waterlogged pitch at Goose Gosling Field, the matches scheduled for tonight have been postponed. See below the rescheduled dates: “The Premier Division match between Dandy Town/HPWC has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 3rd – […]

An improvement to BELCO’s mainlines occurred this week. The scheduled outage happened between 8 am and 5 pm in Devonshire and Paget parishes yesterday, with a large BELCO crew scene working on Middle Road. A spokesperson said, “This outage is necessary in order for us to carry out refurbishment and/or maintenance of our mainlines as part of […]

[Opinion column written by: PLP MP Christopher Famous] What is great about Facebook is that people have to use their real names and or faces in order to have a conversation and or debate. Even if you disagree on any given issue, at least you know who you are talking to. Ironically, very often, people […]

The Bermuda Society of Arts invited the public to the Whayasayin’? exhibition, which is opening this Friday [Feb 2]. A spokesperson said, “Another opening!! See everybody on Friday for the opening of Whayasayin’? Whayasayin’? is an exhibition geared towards Black artists in Bermuda that explores their feelings and thoughts about the Black artist’s position within the […]

Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick lanes saw the Pinsplitters defeat the New Comers 3 – 1, the match between the Last Pin and the Star Lites end 2 – 2, and the Blue Angels defeat the Islanders 3 – 1. Men Handicap Game: 228 Llewellyn Jones 226 Elvin Thomas 220 Nathan […]

The latest round of senior league netball action at the Bernard Park saw Phoenix — led by best attacker Danielle Raynor — defeat Docksiders by a score of 65 – 21. Raynor scored 54 goals, with MVP Ebonie Cox adding 11 goals, and Kiante’ Lightbourne named the best defender. Docksiders got 12 goals from best attacker […]

Dame Flora Duffy said she is committed to going carbon-neutral after undergoing a carbon-footprint assessment to measure her environmental impact based on her 2022 calendar. Duffy, who won the gold medal in the women’s triathlon at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021, said on Instagram that with the support of the Apex Group, she […]

Ignite, the entrepreneurial hub in Bermuda, has welcomed Melissa Looby as its new Enablement Manager. A spokesperson said, “We are excited to announce the recent addition of Melissa Looby to the Ignite Team as the new Enablement Manager. When Ignite first opened its doors in May 2019, Melissa was part of Ignite’s first cohort of […]

Six lawyers from across Appleby’s global Private Client & Trusts and Dispute Resolution practices have been recognised in the 2024 edition of the Private Client Global Elite Directory. A spokesperson said, ”Partners Vanessa Schrum [Bermuda] and Carlos de Serpa Pimentel [Cayman Islands] have both been ranked as ‘Private Client Global Elite’ by the highly respected ALM […]

The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] will hold its Second Annual Carifta Fundraising Golf Tournament at Belmont Hills Golf Course on February 24. The format of the tournament, which starts at noon, will be Captain’s Choice. Funds raised will go towards supported the island’s athletes at the Carifta Games in Grenada from March 30 to […]

During January, Bernews posted over 100 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included a car crash, the Gombeys, Bermuda Regiment Band at Front Street Mile, Francis Patton’s Longtail plunge, New Year’s celebration in St. George’s, Howard University swim team, […]

Chubb Limited reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 of $3.30 billion, or $8.03 per share, and core operating income of $3.41 billion, or $8.30 per share. Book value per share and tangible book value per share increased 14.4% and 24.1%, respectively, from September 30, 2023, and, excluding the tax benefit increased […]

January 31 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,293.36, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 49 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 30 […]

[Opinion column written by OBA Deputy Party Co-Chairman Joseph Marable] Senator Simmons’ recent article criticising the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] paints a concerning picture of the party’s policies. However, a closer examination reveals inconsistencies and misrepresentations that warrant a more nuanced perspective. Firstly, Senator Simmons claims the OBA’s promise to reduce government spending will lead […]

During January 2024, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on Bernews Instagram page attained thousands of likes. The most popular images including Bermuda’s first baby of 2024, the announcement by BermudAir they will expand routes to include Baltimore and Orlando, Leilanni Nesbeth being drafted by Chicago Red Stars, Dage Minors winning another Butterfield Mile title, […]

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation announced that Bermuda will compete the annual FEI Jumping World Challenge. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda show jumpers are gearing up to compete in the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge – the FEI 46th edition of this event. “The Challenge provides local show jumping equestrians an opportunity to compete in an international […]

Two people were injured in a collision at the junction of Crow Lane and Spurling Hill today [Jan 31]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:25 pm on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, a two-vehicle collision occurred at the junction of Crow Lane and Spurling Hill, Pembroke. “Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, as well as ambulance […]

The Ministry of Health recently organized Bermuda’s Measles Outbreak Tabletop Exercise, stating that “this significant event gathered stakeholders from various sectors to comprehensively assess the Bermuda Public Health Emergency and the Measles Outbreak Preparedness and Response Plans.” A Government spokesperson said, “Their collective expertise and insights will be instrumental in reviewing and updating the existing […]

On International Customs Day, officers from the Customs Service were honored with Long Service Awards. The Government posted the images below and said, “On International Customs Day, we celebrated the unwavering dedication of our Customs Service officers with Long Service Awards. Recognising milestones at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 35, 40, and an impressive 45 […]

Appleby announced that Nicola Bruce, a leading private client lawyer in trust law and trust litigation, recently joined the Bermuda office as Partner. A spokesperson said, “Nicola has a wealth of experience in offshore private client work, including many years practicing in Bermuda. She has acted for some of the world’s highest net-worth international families on […]

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has formed a stakeholder group with an aim to create a new strategic approach to bartending services, and “this industry-proposed solution will provide training and job opportunities for Bermudians seeking a career in bartending.” A spokesperson said, “The Bartender category has been a closed immigration category for several years and there is currently […]