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There has been collision on North Shore Road just east of the Aquarium in Hamilton Parish, and motorists are advised to use Harrington Sound Road. At 7:45 a.m. this morning, a police spokesperson said, “Please be advised there here has been a road traffic collision on the North Shore just east of the Aquarium in […]

Last week, Westend Properties and its managing partner, Gencom, held a Charity Furniture Giveaway for the benefit of the local Bermuda community, stating that ‘through this event, furniture that is no longer needed at the Fairmont Southampton hotel – given the impending renovations – was donated to charitable organisations.” A spokesperson said, “Thanks to this […]

Ignite Bermuda opened applications for its Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme, encouraging entrepreneurs and community leaders to apply by February 2nd. A spokesperson said, “Are you looking to develop an idea, scale your business or improve your charity? “Applications are open for Ignite’s award-winning Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme. Entrepreneurs and Community Leaders are invited to apply online for […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to launch the new season of ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on January 20th, featuring monthly sessions at 11am and 2pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is thrilled to announce the new season of ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ is set to start on January 20th! “‘Kids […]

A car crashed over an embankment on North Shore Road in Pembroke on Tuesday [Jan 16], and the “male driver was not reported to have been injured in the collision.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, police were alerted to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar, on […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a graphic design showing the word ‘Bermuda’ written in on seaglass on a beach. 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 phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or […]

Nahki Wells helped Bristol City reach the FA Cup fourth round after beating ten-man West Ham United in a third-round relay yesterday [January 16]. City, who drew 1-1 away to the Premier League side in the first tie, advanced to the next round thanks to a neat finish from Tommy Conway in the third minute. […]

The St. David’s County Cricket Club has announced the dates for the 2024 Fiqre Crockwell Super 6 Cricket Expo. This year’s event will take place April 5th & 6th at Lord’s in St. David’s. Related Stories AON Brokers vs Underwriters Charity Cricket Aon Brokers Vs Underwriters Charity Cricket Aon Bermuda To Host Charity Cricket Match […]

Arch Insurance North America has appointed Prabhu Venkataraman as its Chief Information Officer. A spokesperson said, “In this role, Venkataraman is responsible for leading technology implementation and services across the segment, with a particular focus on strategic alignment, data enablement and empowering the business. He reports to Prashant Nema, Executive Vice President and Chief Information […]

Sancho Smith, along with his colleagues from the Clayton State University men’s track & field team, competed in the Emory CrossPlex Invitational in the U.S. Out of 18 participating schools, the Clayton State men’s team secured the third position with a total of 71 points. The event was won by Emory, accumulating 133.5 points, while […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell attended the World Anti-Doping Agency [WADA] third forum with Ministers responsible for sport in The Caribbean. “Today, as I participate in the Third Forum with Ministers responsible for sport in the Caribbean, hosted in Kingston, Jamaica, I had the privilege to present an outline of Bermuda’s 2023 […]

At the Burr Gym Pool, Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University’s women’s swimming and diving team matched up against Towson University, losing by a score of 191 – 90. In the 200 yard medley relay, the Bermudian swimmer represented Howard University’s women’s B team as the third swimmer, where they achieved fourth place with a finishing […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 16] include fisheries notice, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, acting appointments and trademark applications. Fisheries Notice Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Fisheries Notice Notice ID GN0058/2024 Public Authorities / Department Environment and Natural Resources Publication date 16 January, 2024 Fisheries Licensing The 2024/25 fisheries […]

“Total school enrolment decreased by 3% year-over-year to an unprecedented low of 8,470 students,” according to the recently released Bermuda Digest of Statistics 2023. The document said, “Females comprised 49% of the public school system, 52% of private school pupils and 58% of Bermuda College students. “Enrolment for Government schools fell 5% resulting in another […]

The Government is hosting a live video discussion today about the 2024-2025 Pre Budget Report with the Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Minister David Burch Press Conference Video: OBA Deliver Budget Reply Video: BNV […]

Wednesday, January 17 is expected to be windy with showers and thunderstorms likely, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F, and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 91%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset […]

Frederica Lambert was awarded the Government of Bermuda’s Public Service 2023 Employee of the Year. A Government spokesperson said, “Besting more than 4,000 public servants, Ms. Lambert, a Department of Health Community Health Worker, was given the prestigious honour for performing above and beyond her role and achieving significant results. The 2023 Employee of the […]

“Why hasn’t Minister Roban shared with the public why new changes to the law regarding dangerous dogs are yet to be implemented?” Opposition Senate Leader Robin Tucker asked. Senator Tucker said, “For several years, the public has been hearing pledges from Minister Roban that legislation will be tabled to help address the increasing number of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda high jumper Sakari Famous made a winning return to competition after recovering from a back injury and feels confident of a successful indoor campaign. Famous competed for the first time in almost a year at the weekend, winning her event with a jump of 1.80 metres at the LSU Purple […]

The US Consulate in Hamilton highlighted the collaboration between Nazareth University in Rochester, New York, and Bermuda, as the university personally delivered acceptance letters to nearly a dozen Bermudian students. A US Consulate spokesperson said, “Nearly a dozen students in Bermuda recently received their acceptance letters to Nazareth University. The twist? They were hand-delivered — […]

[Written by Glenn Fubler] We gather to observe the 95th birthday of the late Martin Luther King. The local theme of this year’s observance is “Always Learning,” which captures the trajectory of MLK’s 39 years on the planet. King always demonstrated an openness to learn. While excelling in formal schooling, Martin gained a deep understanding that […]

Crime Stoppers Bermuda said they “are having intermittent issues with our Miami Call Center,” and have urged the public to “visit our website and use our anonymous online reporting form.” A spokesperson said, “Local registered charity Crime Stoppers Bermuda would like to advise the public that we are having intermittent issues with our Miami Call […]

Mount Saint Agnes Academy is scheduled to conduct an Information Session on Thursday, January 18th at 5:30pm. A spokesperson said, “Mount Saint Agnes Academy will be holding an Information Session on Thursday, January 18th at 5:30pm. This Information session will provide information on all grades, from our Early Learning Program to Grade 12. During the […]

Builders Depot, Bermuda’s one-stop shop for professional quality building products, announced the arrival of FLEX Tools in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The FLEX Tools battery-powered line is known for its performance and durability and is now available for purchase exclusively at Builders Depot.” Alex DeCouto, Dominic Smith, Richard Lines and Charles Dunstan. Richard Lines, General […]

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Christopher Famous] Over the last few months there has been an online debate about Bermuda’s declining birthrate and what it means for the future. Some have attempted to paint a picture that it is our island alone that has a falling birth rate. What is the birthrate you ask? […]

The Ministry of Health said they are “aware that the Quaker Oats Company is expanding their recall from December 2023 to include two additional types of cereals; Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cinnamon 14.5 oz 030000061534 Jan-11-24 and Oct-1-24 Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar 14.5 oz 030000064412 Jan-11-24 and Oct-1-24 A spokesperson said, “To date, Quaker has […]

“Bermuda was hit with a crippling cyberattack last September and the Government of Bermuda is yet to confirm with the public whether personal data was compromised,” Opposition Senator Dwayne Robinson said. Senator Robinson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance has repeatedly called for the Government to give the people of Bermuda the answers they deserve. The […]

Bermudian artist Kaelyn Kastle and Ughetto have released a music video for their collaborative track “A.T.L.A.S.” Kaelyn Kastle, who boasts more than 2.9 million followers on TikTok, returned to Bermuda last year to record a music video on a remixed version of “Turn Me On” by Kevin Lyttle. Related Stories Music Video: Kaelyn Kastle’s ‘Turn […]

The Department of Health announced that Covid-19 and Influenza vaccines available at Hamilton Health Centre at 67 Victoria Street, Hamilton, by appointment only. A Government spokesperson said, “These vaccinations are an essential part of our efforts to protect Bermuda residents against respiratory infections, which can be severe and life-threatening. “The Covid-19 vaccine is free of […]

Open Airways will be giving free ‘pillow vouchers’ to all students with asthma who are on the 2023/2024 Bermuda Student Asthma Registry to encourage the “New Year = New Pillow” habit. A spokesperson said, “Asthma? Allergies? Are you sleeping next to this guy? Open Airways, Bermuda’s only asthma and COPD charity are promoting the “New Year […]

Bermudian Jamin Hodgkins made his debut for Bridgend Ravens away to Merthyr in the Welsh Indigo Group Premiership on Saturday [January 13]. Merthyr won the match 50-32, with Hodgkins coming on as a substitute, converting his team’s fourth try for his first points for the Ravens. Hodgkins, a former Bermuda Under-19 fly-off, has joined the […]

The Bermuda Opera team is inviting opera enthusiasts to experience the magic of world class productions with the Met: Live in HD [2022-23] & Encore series. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Opera team is proud to present the Met: Live in HD [2022-23] & Encore series in Bermuda [on film]. Don’t miss your chance to […]