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Thursday, September 29 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a shower or 2 later, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Sept 28], with the list indicating that there are 7 bus runs cancelled today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 7 runs cancelled this morning, 72 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of […]

The lane closure on Palmetto Road will be extended through October 31, the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that BELCO will be continuing their trenching work on Palmetto Road Devonshire in the westbound lane towards the Bus Depot entrance. “Palmetto Road will have one […]

The police confirmed they “received reports of an unresponsive male in a punt at the St. David’s Variety wharf” last night, and said that “there have, so far, been no indication of foul play or, suspicious circumstances involved” in the man’s death. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:30 pm on Tuesday, September 27th 2022, police received […]

Tickets are now on sale for ‘The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy,’ which is set to open on Thursday, October 6th. A spokesperson said, “Tickets are now on sale for a magnificently ghoulish musical comedy, The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy set to open on 6 October 2022 at The Earl Cameron Theatre […]

Jade Hannah made her Louisiana State University [LSU] Women’s swimming debut helping her teammates defeat Tulane 214 – 48, and Vanderbilt 201 – 61 inside the LSU Natatorium. Hannah led off the LSU Women Senior 4×50 yard medley relay team that clocked a winning time of 1:40.82. Related Stories Harvey Named Penn State Swimming Captain […]

Jahzuena Bradshaw-Douglas and her Bethany College Women’s tennis teammates competed in the 2022 KCAC Tennis Fall Individual Championship. Bradshaw-Douglas competed in division two, falling in straight sets 8-3 against Mariana Ochoa from Southwestern. In women’s doubles B, Bradshaw-Douglas and Ochoa defeated Michaela Crowe and Kyra Nolan from Kansas Wesleyan University 8-3. Related Stories Photos: Manders […]

Aberdeen Live has featured Bermudian Eversley ‘Bo’ Lewis, who traveled to Scotland in 1960. The Aberdeen Live website said, “Eversley ‘Bo’ Lewis travelled from Bermuda to the north-east of Scotland in 1960, becoming the first ever pro player from the country. Armando Mascarenhas arrived from India a year earlier. “Mike McArthur was the first black […]

Ki-Juan Minors was back in action competing in the Equestrian Sports Production Florida State Fall Classic in Wellington, Florida. Minors competed on Q and finished seventh in the Performance Hunter 3 Feet 3 Inches Class. Again riding Q, Minors finished 67th while competing in the Performance Hunter 3 Feet 3 Inches U/S Class. Related Stories […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features some of the Bermudian words — aceboy, acegirl, chingas, chopse, greeze, and mice — that were added in the March 2021 update to the Oxford English Dictionary. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for […]

Nahki Wells has been named in the WhoScored.com Championship Team of the Month, with the publication noting that the Bermudian footballer was ”directly involved in a goal in all three outings in September.” Skysports reported, “Players from Bristol City, Luton, Millwall, Norwich, QPR, Rotherham, Sheffield United and Stoke all feature as WhoScored.com run through their Sky Bet […]

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 […]

The Ministry of Home Affairs reminds the public that the final public consultation event for the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan will be held tomorrow [Sept 28] at St. James Church Hall, Somerset, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. A Government spokesperson said, “It is essential for all parties interested in the future use of our waters […]

Rawlinson & Hunter announced that Karla Thomas has joined their team as Head of Risk and Compliance. A spokesperson said, “Karla joins the firm with over 20 years of experience in the regulatory and compliance industry, with her most recent position based in the Channel Islands, where she was responsible for the development, implementation, and […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has announced the dates for the annual island-wide Coastal Clean-Up, sponsored by EY Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The 2022 event is scheduled from September 29th to October 9th and includes more than 60 beaches and coastal areas across the island. This year’s event will include community coastal clean-ups in each of […]

The Bermuda National Trust is reopening its second-hand pop-up shop on Thursday [Sept 29] and invites the public to come and seek out ‘treasures’ ranging from glassware and china to artwork, antiques and curios. A spokesperson said, “Trust Treasures” at Waterville, 2 Pomander Road will be open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 27] include notice cancellation of registration & acting appointments. Bermuda Monetary Authority Union Atlantic Insurance Company Ltd. Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation of Registration Notice ID: GN0903/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication date: 27 September 2022 Order Insurance Act 1978 Cancellation […]

“The Foreign Secretary carefully considered the Bermuda Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022 and concluded that it is contrary to the UK’s and Bermuda’s obligations under the UN Conventions, which prohibit the legalisation of cannabis for recreational use,” British Minister of State Jesse Norman said. This follows after Bermuda’s UK appointed Governor declined to provide assent to […]