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In the final round of the Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship Michael Herrera claimed the victory finishing at 4-under par 103 at the Port Royal Golf Course. Bermuda’s three golfers Nicholas Jones, Chaka DeSilva, and Arriek Douglas were also involved. Jones finished T5th at 2-over par 109, DeSilva finished 13th at 8-over par 115, and Douglas […]

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop; a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown – Matthew 13:8. In Devonshire, like all other parishes in Bermuda, we are taught that it is about deeds, not words. We are brought up from a young […]

The OBA plan to bring an amendment to the proposed Corporate Income Tax bill to ensure that any windfall “is properly deployed to address Bermuda’s crippling national debt and crumbling infrastructure,” Shadow Finance Minister Senator Dr Doug De Couto said. The Government bill is to introduce a 15% corporate income statutory tax applicable to Bermuda […]

In September, the Ministry of Education’s Education Reform Unit [ERU] held a Signature Discovery Days event and they said the “event was an overwhelming success because of the local community and business partner’s support.” LeVar Bassett, ERU Team Leader for Personalized Learning Capability & Learning Partnerships said, “Signature Discovery Days was an extraordinary journey of […]

An 11-year-old boy, who was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Sandys on December 7th, was “airlifted to the U.S. for further medical care” and is ‘recovering in a U.S. hospital,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “At last check, an 11-year-old boy seriously hurt after being struck by a […]

The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] at the Ministry of Health is “informing the public of an increase in reports of fever and respiratory symptoms, including Covid-19, common cold, strep throat, RSV and influenza in the community. ” A Government spokesperson said, “Of particular concern is the elevated level of influenza cases, which is significantly […]

KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis recently presented a cheque to It Takes A Village Foundation for $3,679.28. A spokesperson said, “For a limited time, with the purchase of any participating KraftHeinz product, including Kraft mayonnaise, Heinz ketchup, Kraft dressing, Kraft barbecue sauce, Heinz mustard, and Heinz relish at stores throughout Bermuda, a portion of sales […]

“I am pleased to announce the success of three excellent programs brought to life by the Department of Culture in the month of December,” Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said, as he provided an overview of the Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series, Caroling Through the Parishes concert series and the Eggnog & Dialogue mixer. Speaking […]

The Corporation of St George’s has announced preparations for the New Year’s Eve celebration on St. George’s Town Square and are calling for festive vendors, and giving notice to area businesses for the added traffic. Town Manager Candy-Lee Foggo stated, “The family of the Town of St. George looks forward to opening the town to […]

Bermuda Is Love will be holding a Free Food Giveaway on Saturday [December 16] at Elliot Primary School from 9:00am to 12:00pm providing free food to all members of the public. A spokesperson said, “We will be giving away various non-perishable food items and local fresh produce. “The purpose of the giveaway is to provide […]

During September and October, 33 students took part in the BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme with Endeavour. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour is a registered charity and non-profit that engages Bermuda’s youth in hands-on, experiential learning through sailing that builds their self-confidence and life skills. “Endeavour is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and accessibility […]

The Bermuda National Library [BNL] will celebrate Kwanzaa on Friday [Dec 15] with “a vibrant cultural event,” including a film screening, community discussion, and vendors. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Library is set to host a vibrant cultural event to celebrate Kwanzaa on Friday, 15th December 2023. This enriching evening will feature a film […]

The festive musical competition, ‘Great Christmas Carol-Off,’ at the airport continues, with numerous students participating as schools compete for over $8,000 in prizes to bolster their music programs, and you can watch the event live below. The event commenced on Monday, and you can watch videos of past performances here. The festive presentations go beyond […]

In Second Spring Senior Bowling League action, fourth placed Pinsplitters went down to third placed Star Lites 3 – 1, fifth place Blue Angels defeated sixth placed New Comers 3.5 – 0.5, and the league leaders Last Pin defeated second placed Islanders 3 – 1. Men Handicap Game: 242 Llewellyn Jones 229 McNeil Simmons 218 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will make his long-awaited professional debut when he faces Tre Baker in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday [December 16]. He was set for his debut last month against Calvin Early in Johnson City, Tennessee; however, the American withdrew at the eleventh hour, with Simmons facing replacement […]

Kennesha Nanette got her name on the scoresheet in Cardiff Metropolitan Women’s 10-0 home win over Coed Duon recently to advance to the quarter-finals of the Genero Adran Trophy. The player scored her side’s tenth goal in the 89th minute with a close-range finish after the visiting side’s goalkeeper dropped the ball over the goal […]

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of ”several boats on fire” in St George’s early this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30am on Thursday, December 13th, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and police were dispatched to a report of several boats on fire at the Boatport storage facility on Wellington Slip […]

The Leopard’s Club will host their Christmas Concert Showcase on December 15 and 16 [Friday and Saturday]. The event, which runs from 7 pm to 9 pm, will feature female acts on Friday, including MC Naeomiomi, Royalty, Princess Black, Chelsea McNorton and Shardae Lee. The male artists on Saturday will be MC Darius, Willard Burch, […]

Members of the Southampton Parish Council extended holiday cheer to ferry passengers traveling into Hamilton from the Rockaway Ferry Stop in Southampton on Monday, December 11. A spokesperson said, “When the passengers arrived at the stop, they were offered juice, water, pastries, granola bars, and other snacks hopefully making the peaceful, scenic ride into Town […]

In a harmonious celebration of the holiday season, the ‘Great Christmas Carol-Off’ continued at the airport today [Dec 13], featuring spirited performances from talented school choirs. These young carolers are competing for a symphony of prizes totaling over $8,000 to support their music programs. You can view six videos from today here, and all Bernews […]

The Bermuda SPCA is encouraging people to attend the “Santa Paws” event on December 16th and the Fizz & Flowers event on Thursday, January 11th, A spokesperson said, “Please support our animals, who have been very good girls and boys this year! Here are some ways you can make a difference today. “”Here Comes Santa […]

The Bermuda Police Service identified the victim of Monday’s fatal shooting in the Mary Victoria Road area of Devonshire as 53-year-old Steve Parkes. The police said they do not believe Mr Parkes “was specifically targeted” and they “do believe that it was a situation of maybe the wrong place at the wrong time.” The police […]

Davidrose Studio is inviting the public to its Front Street store on Friday [Dec 15] to celebrate its upcoming 11th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “Davidrose Studio is inviting the public to pop by its Front Street store on Friday, December 15 to celebrate its 11th anniversary. Guests will enjoy free sweet treats [no purchase necessary] […]

The Cabinet Office is advising that the “application process is currently open for those wishing to serve on Government boards and committees.” A Government spokesperson said, “Expression of Interest [EOI] forms are now available on the Government website and can be completed and submitted electronically. The EOI forms can be accessed here. “A Cabinet Office […]

Kim Swan served as an honorary starter for APGA Bermuda Championship, saying “this tour is a great way to provide opportunities in a sport where minority and marginalized communities require greater exposure, financial support, and outreach.” A spokesperson said, “The rescheduled APGA Bermuda Championship got underway at Port Royal Golf Course amidst cloudy skies and […]

PJ Rodrigues and Christian Ebbin continued competing at the Allianz Youth Sailing World Championships in Brazil. On day two in the 29er class, Rodrigues and Ebbin fell eleven places to 17th. Three more races were sailed on the day, to take the series to 6 races, the pair came off the water with 69 net […]

The Bermuda Boys’ Brigade and the Church Girls’ Brigade collaborated for their annual Christmas Car Wash & Christmas Sale on December 9, raising $2,000 for charity. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, December 9, 2023 the Bermuda Boys’ Brigade and the Church Girls’ Brigade worked together at their annual Christmas Car Wash & Christmas Sale at […]

Kavin Smith remains the leader in the male open 60-minute division with 69 points, Jackson Langley is in second place with 65 points, and Alan Potts is in third with 59 points. Wendy-ann Thomas is in first place in the female open 60-minute division, with 65 points, Charlotte Millington is in second with 62 points, […]

Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw second place Sweet Life defeat seventh place D’Rollerz 4 – 0, league leaders Spare Parts defeat fourth placed Secret Weapons 4 – 0, and fifth place Who Gives A Split defeat third place Too Legit To Split 3 – 1. Men’s High Scratch Game Gorden Brown […]

Amari Ebbin and his Bellbridge Cricket Club teammates defeated Seabrook Cricket Club by 45 runs in their Waugh – Twenty20, round 2 match. Seabrook won the toss and sent Bellbridge to bat, Bellbridge would score 141/4 in their allotted 20 overs, Ebbin was the top scorer with 45 not out, which came off 42 balls […]

Delray Rawlins and his Florida Scorpion teammates defeated the Masters World XI by 9 wickets in their second US open T20 cricket match at the Central Broward Regional Park. World XI won the toss and decided to bat, they were restricted to 88/8 in their allotted 20 overs, Naveed Ahmed was the top scorer with […]

Sixteen more goals were scored in the latest round of the Bermuda Ball Hockey League season at the PCC Hockey Rink. CG 0 Frontier 8 In the opener, Frontier defeated CG 8 – 0, with four goals in the first period and four goals in the second. Frontier got first-period goals from Adrien Faucher, Curran […]

The musical merriment of the ‘Great Christmas Carol-Off’ at the airport continues today [Dec 13] — with hundreds of students taking part as schools compete for over $8,000 in prizes to support their music programs — and you can tune in and watch live below. The event started on Monday, and you can view videos […]

Ignite Bermuda is inviting “all aspiring, emerging, and established local entrepreneurs and community leaders” to an Open House on Wednesday, December 20th. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda, the island’s award-winning accelerator programme, is thrilled to extend an invitation to all aspiring, emerging, and established local entrepreneurs and community leaders. Join us for an engaging Open […]

Police observed a car “double parked outside an establishment on Front Street” and “officers detected the strong smell of cannabis coming from inside the vehicle” and “the subject was asked to step out of the vehicle, but refused and sped off, forcing the officers to take evasive action to avoid being struck.” A police spokesperson […]