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The Bermuda Netball Association’s Senior League season resumed inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium with a doubleheader. In the opener the North Village Lady Rams defeated the Docksiders 35 – 20. Darrika Simons led the North Village Lady Rams with 25 goals, Coriah Simmons added 6 goals, and Zhanae Simmons scored 4 times, with Jada Richards […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 1] include contracts valued at over $50,000 and acting appointments. PATI Department Of Statistics Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0129/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Statistics Publication date: 01 February 2023 Bermuda Public Access To Information [Contracts Valued $50,000 […]

[Written by Warwick Academy student Matina Pradhan] The notorious Pirates of the Caribbean film series was a sensational success but, have you heard of the Pirates of the Curry Bean? Warwick Academy’s Upper Primary’s version of Pirates of the Curry Bean written by Craig Hawes promises to be filled ‘with colorful characters, sparkling songs and […]

The Chatmore School Development Association [CSDA] will be holding a tag day on Friday [Feb 3] to “highlight their 2023 focus on outdoor learning and their mission to encourage the community to be more outdoors.” A spokesperson said, “On Friday, February 3, Chatmore School Development Association [registered charity #989] will hold a tag day to […]

Bermuda headquartered Bacardi Limited is celebrating its 161st anniversary by planting 100 cedar trees in Riddell’s Bay Gardens and Nature Reserve, to help protect the biodiversity of the island. A spokesperson said, “This is part of a global initiative by which Bacardi will plant thousands of trees in locations that form part of the business […]

Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] has announced the ‘Pirates of Bermuda Walk the Plank’ fundraiser is set to go ahead on March 18, 2023, off Albuoy’s Point aboard Spirit of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The annual event raises funds for the Foundation’s experiential education and life-skills programmes for Bermuda’s public middle school students. Local ‘hostages’ have […]

American Airlines will suspend the Miami to Bermuda flight this summer, the Government has confirmed. Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said, “We are disappointed to learn that American Airlines will suspend the service from Bermuda to Miami through this summer. We’ve held meetings with American Airlines to find alternative solutions; however, they have indicated that […]

A trip in September 2022 by Premier David Burt to the YJ for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II cost $3,706.96, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from September 17, 2022 – September 21, 2022, and the web page listing said, “The Premier, the […]

Millie Burgess, who was born in Bermuda, is being highlighted by Canada’s CBC as “the first female teacher of African descent to teach in the Ontario school system.” The CBC story says, “Millie Burgess says she spent much of her career relishing telling strangers she had 20 children and watching their jaws drop. “Burgess, 99, […]

Conyers announced that Associate Jonathan Casey has joined the Bermuda litigation team. Mr. Casey is a specialist in family and matrimonial law and has been hired to expand the firm’s capacity in that area. “We are delighted to welcome our new attorney Jonathan Casey to Conyers. Jonathan has considerable experience in a wide range of […]

Somersfield Academy welcomed their new head of school, Riki Teteina, who will start his tenure with the school effective today [Feb 1]. A spokesperson said, “An experienced school leader, Mr. Teteina succeeds Mrs. Janice Outerbridge and will assume responsibilities effective today. “Mr. Teteina possesses a thorough knowledge and broad perspective of educational developments, particularly about […]

The Bermuda National Trust invites applications for free places on its Climate Change Agents camp over the Government school half term break from 13-17 February. A spokesperson said, ” The fully sponsored camp for children aged 11-14 will be held at the Trust’s headquarters, Waterville, 2 Pomander Road.” “We are pleased to offer 12 free […]

Jasmin Smith, Gina Hurst-Maybury, and Shivon Washington-Jones have been confirmed as Permanent Secretaries. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, provided an update regarding three Permanent Secretary posts. “As of today, February 1, 2023, the following individuals have been confirmed in the posts: Jasmin Smith – Permanent Secretary, […]

During January 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included the crowning of Dame Flora Duffy as the ‘Best Female Triathlete,’ an apology from the Bermuda Gombey Council, the RICS membership of Robert Richardson, a colourful fish, a win for Bristol City and Nahki Wells, the arrest of a man […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Dage Minors, who had an outstanding month in January, becoming the first Bermudian to break the 4-minute mile, which followed after he became the first Bermudian to win the Butterfield Elite Mile race twice. After winning the elite mile event held locally, Minors competed overseas and […]

SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Trecia Sigle as Global Head of Claims, effective February 6, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Ms Sigle will be responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the claims function across SiriusPoint’s diverse global underwriting portfolio. This encompasses policy and governance, claims handling, and best […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that the Middle Road BELCO trench works will commence on Monday, February 6th and will be ongoing through September 1st, The Government posted the graphic online below, saying, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that the Middle Road BELCO trench works will commence from […]

Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates have been drawn at home to Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup fifth round. The Bermudian footballer and his teammates will meet Manchester City at Ashton Gate on Wednesday, March 1st, subject to any broadcast arrangements.