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Holland America Line is planning to make calls to Bermuda during the 2024-2025 cruise season. A press release from the company said, “Holland America Line’s 2024-2025 Caribbean season opens for booking today, and the premium cruise line is continuing its trend of longer, more immersive cruise itineraries with the introduction of three new voyages that […]

“HM Government has plans in place to support the Overseas Territories in a range of scenarios where assistance may be required – such as in providing relief following a natural disaster – and keeps these under review, including in consultation with the Territories as appropriate,” Minister of State [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office] Lord Goldsmith […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club hosted the first-ever International Championship Regatta outside the United States in 1955. Footage from the contest, held in August, shows the L-Sixteen racing yachts competing in the tenth annual championship involving several skippers from the US and two from the RBYC. The short clip shows sails […]

The fifth anniversary edition of the Scooter Mart Bermuda Charge will return to Front Street on July 2nd 2023 to present Motor Fest, the popular annual auto show and charity ride-out. David Cahill, Event Director said, “Spring is now here and Motor Fest is revving up for a special fifth anniversary show this summer! Following […]

Action in Bermuda snooker open singles and open doubles took place. Jacal Washington advanced in his open singles 2nd round match defeating Chris Dakin 2 – 0. Washington won the 1st game 37-36, he then won the 2nd game 48-26. Washington will face Todd Dziak in the quarter-finals. Steven Bremar advanced to the open singles […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 1st. On Sunday the Norwegian Gem and the Norwegian Pearl cruise ships and the Intrepid bulk carrier are expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the […]

During March 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included the first-ever Black crew flight of British Airways, Ocean View dedicating a bench to the late Brian Morris, eight incarcerated men taking part in sustainable farming programme, WiRE hosting the inaugural Women’s Day Gala, a young Bermudian stars in Disney […]

March 31 saw 9,323 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $192,660.00 BD. 800 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 20.7% at $27.75 per share, while another 38,523 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $20.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,079.17, down 15.75% […]

An online petition has been launched calling for the revocation of the 2023 vacation rental licensing fee legislation. The petition says, “There is a prevailing notion that Bermuda vacation rental hosting is a lucrative business. The fact is, for the majority it is not. It is comprised primarily of older property owners who are attempting […]

The Ministry of Public Works is informing motorists that “Berry Hill Road, Paget near the Hospital entrance will require an emergency lane closure for the westbound lane to accommodate wall and sidewalk improvements along the hospital property.” A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will commence on Friday, March 31st, 2023 until Friday, April 14th, […]

Warwick Workmen’s Club Two defeated Spanish Point Boat Club Two 3 – 1 to claim the Mike Zimmerman Team Challenge title. Captain Steven Bremar got Warwick off to a flying start when he defeated Point’s Billy Wotton sinking the pink ball to take the 1st game, 58 – 39. John Orr equalized for Spanish Point […]

[Written by Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda] World Backup Day  Did you know that 31 March is World Backup Day? World Backup Day is a semi-official ‘holiday’ and a campaign that started in 2011. Celebrated annually by the global tech and privacy industries and tech enthusiasts, it encourages us all to take the […]

Athene Life Re Limited, the reinsurance subsidiary of Athene Holding Ltd., has donated laptops to the Bermuda Public School System, with the laptops to be used in Business Studies Encore Courses at Dellwood Middle School. Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “We are grateful to Athene Life Re and Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative for partnering with […]

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Rollin Fritch arrived in Bermuda today as part of the second annual fisheries enforcement operation. A spokesperson said, “U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Rollin Fritch [WPC-1119] arrived in Bermuda today as part of the second annual fisheries enforcement operation in concert with the Bermuda Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda […]

Saturday, April 1 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 7.07am and sunset will be at […]

Bermuda Education Network [BEN] is celebrating International Children’s Book Day with a donation of books to every P1 classroom in Bermuda’s public school system. A spokesperson said, “International Children’s Book Day has been celebrated annually on April 2 since 1967 with the goal of inspiring a love of reading in children. Every P1 classroom has […]

The month of April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and SCARS will be launching their child protection awareness campaign ‘Because I am a Child’ on April 3rd. SCARS Executive Director, Debi Ray-Rivers explains, “Because I am a Child Campaign is critical within our community. SCARS wants to send a clear message, that being […]

[Opinion column written by BELCO President Wayne Caines] At BELCO, our entire team cares about the challenges our neighbours have faced since the commissioning of the North Power Station [NPS]. Our staff are also a part of this community – they live and work here, and we have built relationships with our neighbours over the […]

Minister Wayne Furbert, Francis Richardson, CEO of Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority and Stacey Evans from the Ministry of Transport attended the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Minister Furbert said, “It is important that Bermuda was represented at this conference where the discussions focus on the global cruise industry. It is […]

Nathan Armstrong and his Rider University men’s track and field teammates opened their 2023 Outdoor Season with the Rider 5 Way as they hosted Sacred Heart, Fairleigh Dickinson, Fordham, and St Joseph’s. Armstrong won the men’s 1500m race clocking a winning time of 3:57.40. Related Stories Bobb Competes In Weems Baskin Invitational Edwards Competes In […]

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s Annual General Meeting keynote speaker, Ms. Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG in the UK, who will tackle global economy challenges. A spokesperson said, “The Chamber’s AGM and luncheon, sponsored by KPMG, will take place in-person at the Hamilton Princess on Thursday, 20th April 2023 from 12:00-2:00pm […]

Daniel Augustus competed on the Moonlight Tour at the Black Bear Golf Course in Florida, finishing T6th. Augustus shot a 3-over par 75. Joe Zawaski won the tournament after carding a 7-under par 65. Related Stories Augustus & Smith Compete On APGA Tour Golf: Butterfield Junior Championships Underway Thanks And Giving Golf Tournament Results 2023 […]