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The West End Development Corporation [WEDCO] has announced the winter hours for the Clocktower Mall, effective January 1st. A spokesperson said, “The West End Development Corporation [WEDCO] would like to announce the winter hours of the Clocktower Mall. Effective January 1st, the Clocktower will be open daily from 11 am to 4 pm with extended […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released its 2023 End of Year Report, Enhancing Bermuda’s Social and Economic Wellbeing which they said “showcases a diverse range of activities and initiatives that were carried out to enhance Bermuda’s social and economic framework.” A Government spokesperson said, “Throughout 2023, departments within the Ministry of Economy and Labour […]

Sir Ben Ainslie has announced he is stepping down as driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team.  Ainslie will continue his role as CEO of Emirates GBR but will hand over the wheel to double Olympic Gold medallist and America’s Cup teammate Giles Scott MBE. Speaking after his final SailGP Event as driver in Dubai, […]

Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the fifth-placed Blue Angels fall 4 – 0 to the third-placed Star Lites, the league leaders Last Pin defeat fourth-placed Pinsplitters 3 – 1, and the second-placed Islanders defeat the sixth-placed New Comers 3 – 1. Men Handicap Game: 237 McNeil Simmons 223 Llewellyn […]

The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Linzae Cann. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Linzae Cann. “Ms Cann is described as being 5’6” in height, slim built, approximately 110 lbs, light-complexioned with shoulder-length brown hair. “She was last seen around 6:30 […]

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued decisions on several PATI requests. A spokesperson said, “On 15 December 2023, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 48/2023, Cabinet Office, which considered the Cabinet Office’s failure to issue an internal review on a PATI request for records relating to BPMS Ltd., InnoFund Ltd. and the InnoFund Innovation Incubator, including […]

The Ministry of Public Works has issued Road Traffic Notices regarding the 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Events. Butterfield  Front Street Mile Races The traffic notice says, “For the convenience of persons attending the Butterfield Mile Races on Front Street on the above date, the following advisory notice is given: This Traffic Order shall be […]

The Mirrors Programme announced a collaborative partnership with Success Academy, noting that “Success Academy has been actively volunteering in the Mirrors Programme’s Field of Learning Garden and will continue to do so on a weekly basis as part of a tailored curriculum designed especially for them.” “We are thrilled to welcome Success Academy into the Mirrors […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Khadija “Bunny” Shaw, the Jamaica women’s national team footballer, has praised Shaun Goater for helping her become a more cunning and deadly striker for Manchester City Women. Shaw, who joined City in 2021, has been working closely with Goater, who permanently joined the club’s coaching staff almost a year ago. Goater […]

Bermuda welcomed its first baby of 2024, Isabelle Clare Faries, born at 5:37 pm on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s first baby of 2024 was born on Tuesday 2 January 2024 at 5.37pm. Isabelle Clare Faries weighed 6 lbs and 7 ounces and Bermudian parents Ryan and Lyndsay Faries say they’ll call […]

Nicholas Askew, the head swimming and diving coach at Howard University,l believes Bermuda is the perfect destination for their weeklong winter training camp. The men’s and women’s teams – which includes Bermudian Myeisha Sharrieff – and their coaches and support staff arrived on the island on Friday and are sharpening their techniques at the National […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced it has “purchased Craig Appin House in Hamilton in a favourable deal that protects it from future rental increases.” A spokesperson said, “BHB has rented space in Craig Appin for over ten years, after it had to decant its Human Resources, ITS and Finance offices from the Queen Elizabeth […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will spend the next several months in Thailand pursuing his Muay Thai ambitions, training at respected gyms, fighting on local shows, and immersing himself in the culture. The Bermudian said it has long been his dream to “eat, sleep, and breathe” the “art of the eight limbs” in the […]

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “No, I won’t be afraid Oh, I won’t be afraid Just as long as you stand, stand by me” – Ben E. King We often hear claims about men not supporting each other in times of need. Or that men are afraid to show their true emotions. On Friday, 29th […]

As the new year starts, Jessica Lewis is ranked in the top 10 in the world in three different distances. The Bermudian sprinter is ranked 5th in the T53 women’s 100m after clocking a time of 16.52 on May 27th, 2023 in Nottwil, Switzerland. With a time of 58.12, Lewis is ranked 7th in the […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a watch with wings on the beach, signifying that time flies. 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 Instagram story. You can download […]

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition wished the island a “Happy 2024″ with a unique sculpture. In addition to wishing a “Happy 2024,” the sandcastle also reminds “of positive suggestions to focus on” coming into the new year. They posted the images below on Facebook, saying, “Happy New Year everyone! There were so many good omens during […]

Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited partner Steven Rees Davies has been recognised as one of Bermuda’s leading practitioners in FinTech and blockchain by Who’s Who Legal. A spokesperson said, “Who’s Who Legal has featured Steven in its 2023 FinTech and Blockchain Report, which recognises leading FinTech and blockchain legal practitioners from across the world. The report […]

January 2 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,370.71, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 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: Dec 29 […]

Valaris Limited has announced the award of a 1,064-day contract for drillship VALARIS DS-4 with Petrobras offshore Brazil. A spokesperson said, “Valaris Limited announced today that it has been awarded a 1,064-day contract for drillship VALARIS DS-4 with Petrobras offshore Brazil following a competitive bidding process. Based on the firm contract term, the total contract […]

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 […]

During the New Year’s Day holiday weekend, the police arrested four males for possessing bladed articles, six people on suspicion of impaired driving, and 13 people were arrested for various other offenses. A police spokesperson said, “During the New Year’s Day holiday weekend – from 5pm Friday, 29th December 2023 until 5am Tuesday, 2nd January […]

The City of Hamilton advised “that, as of January 3rd, 2024, the City will be trialing its new License Plate Recognition [LPR] Software at the Number 5 car park on Front Street [next to Pier 6]. A spokesperson said, “LPR will create a new parking system that will give motorists various ticketless parking options using […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced a new initiative to boost blood donations with a Valentine’s Day Raffle. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces a raffle being run by the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre. Starting on Tuesday 2 January 2024, if an existing blood donor brings another person who hasn’t donated before to donate […]

Wednesday, January 3 is expected to be windy with a few clouds from time to time, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F, and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at […]

Allan DeGraff continued his rich vein of form after winning the Expert class in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s New Year’s Day Trophy Race Series at the Southside Motocross Track yesterday. DeGraff, who also won his class in the Boxing Day Trophy Race Series, was the best rider once again, finishing ahead of second-place Zico Majors […]