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The 282-foot long superyacht Ecstasea recently paid a visit to Bermuda. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The award winning 86m/282’2″ motor yacht ‘Ecstasea’ was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their De Kaag shipyard. Her interior is styled by English designer design house Terence Disdale and she was completed in 2004. This luxury […]

Last Friday [March 31], the Department of Culture launched the documentary series, “Gold Bermudians”. A Government spokesperson said, “The event took place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. “As a reminder, the ‘Gold Bermudians’ short films highlight the accomplishments of Bermudians who have performed well on the international stage. “The films feature the stories […]

In honour of Women’s History Month, BF&M donated 150 care packages to the Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] in March. A spokesperson said, “Juanae Crockwell, Executive Director of the WRC accepted the donation with gratitude on behalf of the organisation’s clients.” “We are so grateful for the support of BF&M. These care packages have been welcomed […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the holiday weekend — starting on Thursday, April 6th — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here] […]

[Opinion column written by OBA’s Marcus Jones] It has been two years since the Ministry of Education launched its publication ‘Parish Primary School Decisions’ recommending that the West End Primary School along with seven others be closed. What once stood as a beachhead against racial segregation and served as a memorial to those who braved […]

[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, April 1, Nashville recording artist Bethany Bordeaux [violinist] and Jonathan Noël [pianist/vocalist] gave eager patrons “An evening of Hymns and Other Songs” along with Bermudians Amoti K. Nyabongo, Tiffany Fox, April Roach Maule, Kevin Bean, Keible Hart and C. Shelton Bean. Her 90-minute performance was well spent, and she captivated […]

Energy professionals from 12 Caribbean countries recently met to learn about Bermuda’s clean energy progress A Government spokesperson said, “Recently [30 March], Acting Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban gave closing remarks highlighting Bermuda’s clean energy progress and learnings to energy professionals from 12 Caribbean island nations, including Turks and Caicos, Saint Lucia, […]

Wild Apache Promotions and Veterans In Action is getting set to present set to present Mighty Crown: The Far East Rulaz “Last Round” on Saturday, April 8, with Bernews to give away four pairs of free tickets [total of eight] to the show between now and then, starting tomorrow [April 4]. The concert will be held […]

Clarien Bank Limited has signed an agreement to acquire Omnium Trust Company Limited [Omnium Trust] and Omnium Corporate Services Limited [Omnium Corporate Services], a boutique practice offering quality trust and corporate administration services. A spokesperson said, “The terms of the acquisition, which strengthens Clarien’s aspiration to be Best Wealth Manager in Bermuda, are private and […]

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt returned from Washington DC on Friday evening [March 31], following a “busy week of high-level meetings with members of the US Congress and Biden administration officials.” A Government spokesperson said, “This trip marked the Premier’s first official visit to Washington DC since 2019, before the pandemic. “The visit […]

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has extended the Harbour Nights vendor application deadline by a week, “providing more opportunity for businesses and individuals to participate in one of the most celebrated events of the summer season.” A spokesperson said, “The original deadline to be able to start right at the beginning of the season, on […]

The Somerset Trojans were crowned the Bermuda Football Association Under 17 Boys Knockout Champions following their 3 – 0 win over the Dandy Town Hornets at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center. The Somerset Trojans went ahead in the 25th minute when Rio Russell found the back of the net, […]

Extravaganza Promotions is getting set to present Festival of Praise Gospel Extravaganza on Easter Sunday [April 9] from 6.30pm to 9.00pm at the Earl Cameron Theater. The event poster says, “Festival of Praise Gospel Extravaganza on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, hosted by Sanchez Smith at Earl Cameron Theater [City Hall] from 6.30pm to 9.00pm […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 3] include road sobriety checkpoint notice, public notification, acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered, public notification and cancellation of registration. Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 2] Notice 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice Notice ID: GN0315/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police […]

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 […]

Tuesday, April 4 is expected to see sunny periods with the slight chance of a shower, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at […]

The team of Guy Woodman [UK golf pro], Sue Warricker, Jordan Swan, and Mik Warricker the won the inaugural Bermuda & Buck/Berk/Ox Inaugural PGA Pro Am held at Port Royal Golf Course on Saturday [April 1]. A spokesperson said, “*The inaugural Bermuda & Buck/Berk/Ox Inaugural PGA Pro Am is now in the history books. Congratulations […]

The North Village Rams ended the PHC Zebra’s dreams of a 2022/23 season Triple Crown as they came from behind to win the FA Challenge Cup Final 2 – 1. After creating a few early opportunities, the North Village Rams found themselves down 1 – 0 in the 34th minute, Paul Simons was able to […]

[Written by Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda] Stress Awareness Month And Data Privacy Since 1992, Stress Awareness Month has been observed annually in April to raise awareness of the causes and cures of the modern-day stress epidemic, to educate the public about the effects of stress on physical and mental health; and to […]

The Vasco da Gama select team has arrived in the Azores as it prepares for the XV International U11 Football Tournament. A spokesperson said, “Vasco da Gama Club’s U11 select team is busy preparing for the 15th International U11 Football Tournament of the Azores, to be held this week from April 5 to April 8. […]

In recognition of Earth Week, Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] will be hosting The Great Big Bermuda Clean-Up [GBBCU] sponsored by BF&M. A spokesperson said, “The first quarter of 2023 is off to a phenomenal start for Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. Since January, the charity has coordinated 54 clean-ups with 734 volunteers and removed over 45,000 […]

Archers across Bermuda traveled to the St. George’s Community Centre to compete in an indoor shoot hosted by Gold Point Archery. The distances were 9 m and 18 m, and the categories were from yeoman to seniors with archers competing in either barebow, compound or recurve divisions, with the 60 arrows shot are scored out […]

The Bermuda National Trust’s annual Palm Sunday Walk took place yesterday [April 2], with crowds of people taking part. A spokesperson previously said, “It is expected to draw hundreds of residents and visitors to explore parts of the parish not usually open to the public. “The walk will start from Port Royal School at 1:00pm […]

Premier David Burt and Kristin Burt hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Cabinet Office lawn for dozens of preschoolers. A Government spokesperson said, “During the event, the little ones from Government’s pre-schools were treated to a number of festive activities, including face painting, fun castles, Easter Baskets, and other games and events. “The […]