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Noting it is an “essential but difficult decision,”  Minister of Education Diallo Rabain announced the “closure of Clearwater Middle School and Heron Bay Primary at the end of June 2023.” The Minister explained that Clearwater has 71 students and  Heron Bay Primary has 59 students, adding that “we have sufficient positions within the Bermuda Public School System to […]

The Junior Davis Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament for the Caribbean and Central American Region continued with the Bermuda team defeating Panama 3 – 0. After four matches in the tournament, Bermuda are now 2 & 2. Sebastian Pukk took to the court first and defeated Eric Wright in straight sets 6-0, 6-1 in a 50-minute battle. […]

Nadanja Bailey came from behind to defeat Kyle Williams 2 – 1 in their Bermuda open singles second round battle at the Warwick Workmen’s Club. Williams won the first game 50 – 40, Bailey leveled the match at 1 – 1 when he won the second 49 – 26. Bailey would claim the victory winning […]

At 4pm on Saturday, March 11th, a group will be holding a ‘Community Peace Walk’ commencing on the grounds of the Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “A collaboration of senior representatives of a number of organizations in the Paget/Warwick area, has come together over the past several months, in response to the challenges adversely impacting […]

Today [March 3] marks World Wildlife Day, and Bernews’ latest Virtual Art Gallery showcases a spectacular display of Bermuda’s wildlife; from humpback whales, sea turtles, the iconic longtail and lively lizards scurrying around, this collection of stunning photos offers a unique glimpse into the beauty of the island’s inhabitants and showcases the beauty and diversity of […]

Bittrex Global announced the “strategic integration of Euro Coin [EUROC], issued by fintech firm Circle,”; both firms have a Bermuda prescence. A spokesperson said, “Bittrex Global, one of the most secure digital asset exchanges, has today announced the strategic integration of Euro Coin [EUROC], issued by global fintech firm Circle. As a result of the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sean Trott has set his sights on victory in the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K Run on Sunday [March 5]. Trott is among the leading contenders in the annual race, starting at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick and finishing at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire. The race aims to raise awareness of diabetes […]

Crime Stoppers Bermuda — which offers rewards for information on crime or firearm offences leading to an arrest and conviction or the seizure of firearms — said they are “seeking the support of the corporate community, along with the Bermuda film audience, to help raise funds to further our campaigns” as they prepare to host […]

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today [March 2] for the Independent Living Programme centre, which is for young adults aged 18 – 24 who were previously in the care of Child and Family Services. Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said, “It is certainly a thankful Thursday as we are here to commemorate […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is “once again advising members of the public to beware of social media scams that seek to obtain money, personal information and banking details.” A police spokesperson said, “In one such scam recently, a local man paid $1,000 for bedroom furniture advertised for sale on Instagram. “He was then contacted […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Mar 3] and statements listed on the Order Paper include an update on the Salvation Army Shelter,  Tourism 2022 Year in Review and the School Closures, and the debate on the 2023 Budget is set to continue. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]:

[Written by Stephen Wright] Icons from karting, street biking, dirt biking and powerboat racing will be inducted into the Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on March 26. The Bermuda Karting Club [BKC], the Bermuda Motocross Club [BMC], the Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA], and the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club […]

The “water trenching work taking place on Parson’s Road has reached the Montpelier Road roundabout,” so the “westbound lane on Parson’s Road will need to be closed at the roundabout,” and the road closure will “commence on Monday, March 6th until Monday, March 13th,” the Government advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of […]

Fourteen Bermuda athletes travelled to Clermont, Florida to compete in the Clermont Draft Legal Challenge, one of the premier youth triathlon events in the United States. A spokesperson said, “All the Bermuda athletes will take part in the Youth Development Race, a 375-meter swim, 10k bike and 2.5k run. This is a draft legal officiated […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is advising the public to “beware of phishing scams that seek to obtain money, personal information and banking details.” A police spokesperson said, “Another recent example appears to be targeted at local senior citizens and usually starts with a spontaneous call from someone claiming to represent a local telecommunications company. […]

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell has expressed his “overwhelming support” for Bermuda’s Senior Men’s National Cricket Team, who are currently competing at the 2023 ICC Americas T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifiers held in Argentina, and have won their last three matches. “The team have won all three games they’ve played against Cayman […]