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[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Oct 5] with the list indicating that there are seven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 7 runs cancelled this morning, 24 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

Bermuda’s Jai Bean scored for the Duke University Men’s Soccer team as they played to a 2-0 victory over Howard Bison. The school’s match report said, “No. 2 Duke extended their unbeaten streak to 10 games on Tuesday night, defeating the visiting Howard Bison by a score of 2-0 at Koskinen Stadium. The Blue Devils […]

The Green family have made a $20,000 donation to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, who aim to raise $200,000 during this month’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. Since 2012 the Green Family have made cumulative donations to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre of just over $650K. Their recent donation will support the organization’s educational […]

Beginning in September 2023, BHS “will offer the option to study either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme [IBDP] or Advanced Levels [A Levels] in Years 12 and 13, to all students in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “By offering the A Level Programme, students now have the option to choose the course of study which best […]

After a “short outage” earlier this morning [Oct 5], the Parliament website is back online, the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that after a short outage earlier this morning, the Parliament website is back online. Members of the public can follow today’s Senate proceedings live via www.parliament.bm.” While the […]

The 2022 Pompano Couples Tournament continued on two golf courses. At the Tuckers Point Club Golf Course, Pina Colada – Massimo and Suzi Novielli, along with Yellow Bird – Doug and Janet Souza had the Low Net of the day with 8-under rounds of 62. On the Port Royal Golf Course, Dark n Stormy – […]

The first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier took place at the Port Royal Golf Course. Chaka DeSilva shot a 1-over par 72 to lead at the conclusion of the first round, while four players ended the day one stroke back. Arriek Douglas, Christian Collins, Jarryd Dillas, and Michael Sims all shot a […]

BF&M Limited announced today that AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A [Excellent] of BF&M Life Insurance Company [BF&M Life], BF&M General Insurance Company [BF&M General] and Island Heritage Insurance Company, Ltd. [Island Heritage]. The outlook of each of these credit ratings is stable. A spokesperson said, “In its assessment of the BF&M […]

Bristol City Football Club has featured Bermuda’s Nahki Wells as part of their Black History Month series, following their previous highlight of the prolific career of Shaun Goater. The Bristol City Football Club website said, “To celebrate Black History Month we’ll be looking each day at the career of past and present Bristol City players, […]

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Food lovers in Bermuda were in for a treat over the weekend as the City of Hamilton hosted Taste of Bermuda with three different events. The three-day event kicked off on Friday evening with the Set The Bar: Cocktail Competition at the Bacardi HQ. When I arrived, I was given […]

A fashion show fundraiser last Saturday [Oct 1] at the Bermuda National Trust’s Verdmont property. A spokesperson said, “Verdmont, a Bermuda National Trust historic house and garden, was the splendid setting for a one-of-a-kind fabulous fashion show on Saturday October 1st. Most likely for the first time in its 300-year history it hosted a Fashion Show […]

“In a recent survey, residents continued to feel that there is a need for groups, such as CURB, to work toward racial justice,” Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said. A spokesperson said, “In a recent survey, residents continued to feel that there is a need for groups, such as CURB, to work toward racial justice. […]

The Regulatory Authority is inviting the public and other interested parties to comment on proposed methodologies under consideration for calculating the Feed-in Tariff [FiT]. A spokesperson said, “The FiT is the pre-determined rate at which renewable energy is purchased by BELCO from residential or commercial distributed generators [“DGs”], for the excess electricity they generate and feed […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Bermuda flag themed sneakers. The design is available in two different versions in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below, […]

The Sandys Secondary Middle School Board of Governors has appointed Kalley Baxter-Williams as the Principal. A spokesperson said, “Mrs. Baxter-Williams has been Acting Principal of Sandys since 2019 and has continued to exemplify her passion for the students, staff and the school. “She has been a member of the Sandys family since 1997 and has […]

“Based on the numbers submitted for the audit of the Consolidated Fund, the 2021/22 budget deficit is now projected to be $81 million, $44 million [35%] below 2021/22 original estimate of $125 million, as presented in the 2021/2022 Budget Statement,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said in the House of Assembly on Friday. […]

Ronald Kirkland Simmons, 39, was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment for sexual assault. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Nicholas Pedro said, “The Bermuda Police Service welcomes the sentence in the Supreme Court today [Tuesday, 4th October 2022], in a case where a man seriously sexually assaulted a woman in Pembroke on 20th September, 2020. “The […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is gearing up for the 2022 Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] celebrations which will be taking place during the month of November. A spokesperson said, “Launched in 2008, GEW is celebrated worldwide from November 14th – 20th. It has grown to include over 170 host countries, 50,000 partner organizations with […]

The City of Hamilton will be hosting their Christmas Window Decorating Contest again this year, with prizes to be awarded to the winners. A spokesperson said, “Calling all City of Hamilton businesses! Now is the time to source those Christmas lights, get creative and plan to make Christmas 2022 in Hamilton a magical spectacle for […]

On September 27, 2022, the Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of two International Experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission that was established by the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea, signed in Bermuda on March 11, 2014. A spokesperson said, “The two incoming Commissioners are Mrs. Rochelle Newbold, Special Advisor […]

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Oct 5], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Expression of Interest – Gender Affairs Council Membership and the Nurturing Our Nation: Imperfect Parenting Series, while Bills due for first reading include the Customs Tariff Amendment [No. 2] Act 2022 and the […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 4] include notification of planning applications registered and appointment of marriage officer. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on October 04, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0928/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 04 October 2022 The […]

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 […]

Wednesday, October 5 is expected to see rather cloudy and showery start, chance of thunder, drier later, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be […]