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| The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced the introduction of a new annual event, the Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship, in conjunction with the Advocates Professional Golf Association [APGA] and the PGA TOUR. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship, the first international event of its kind, will be hosted at the same golf course as the […] |
Please see the following statement from the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, on Government’s commitment to addressing the unacceptable situation area residents and businesses face from BELCO’s emissions.
“I can advise that the Government, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, continue to be heavily involved with the Environmental Authority and BELCO to address the environmental issues impacting neighbours. The work is ongoing, and the public will be advised as soon as possible of the next steps.”
An investigation is underway regarding the escape of inmate Mr. Antoine Anderson from the Farm facility.
This will include not only the circumstances of the escape but the risk assessments and reviews that were done that enabled him to be transferred to and remain at the Farm facility, which is an earned privilege.
Mr. Anderson is currently in Police custody and will be returned to Westgate in due course. We appreciate the public’s patience as we carry out this investigation.
| The Bermuda Tourism Authority, in partnership with PinkSand Entertainment LLC, will be holding Made in Bermuda Nights on August 20, August 27, and September 3. A spokesperson said, “After hiatus in summer 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, Made in Bermuda Nights is returning to the summer calendar with an upgraded VIP Experience. This […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Rhys Swift will be the youngest of Bermuda’s four-man team competing at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in London. The 14-year-old, who competes in the Cadet Men’s Sabre and Junior Men’s Sabre classes, will represent the island alongside Don Treanor, the team captain, Federico Candiolo and Ben Jewett. Swift, a Warwick Academy student, […] |
| Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher has earned the 2022 Colonial Athletic Association [CAA] Preseason Player of the Year award. The school’s announcement said, “After a stellar 2021-22 calendar year, Nia Christopher has been honored as the 2022 Colonial Athletic Association [CAA] Preseason Player of the Year, announced by the league on Thursday. “The Devonshire, Bermuda native […] |
| Bermuda is getting set to welcome a full-time rabbi with the establishment of the island’s first permanent Chabad House, to be led by Rabbi Chaim and Menuchy Birnhack. A Jerusalem Post story said, “Bermuda is to receive a full-time rabbi with the establishment of the nation’s first permanent Chabad House, to be led by Rabbi […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Jamin Hodgkins has been named in the Canada Under-20 team for their international match against Zimbabwe Under-20 tomorrow [Saturday]. The fly-half will start the opening game of the Canada Conference, an international men’s under-20 competition, at the University of Guelph in Ontario. The game kicks off at 7.30 pm Bermuda time […] |
| 2022 National Dance Foundation scholarships, nineteen Police Officers promoted, tickets for Taste of Bermuda now on sale, Michael Dunkley says a full report needs to be made public, and reception celebrates 135 students are some of the stories in this morning’s [Aug 12] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes an overview of the latest Bermuda news, […] |
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of July 2022, the Bank did not repurchase Common Shares for cancellation. Related Stories Bank Of Butterfield Adjusts Rates Butterfield Banking Hours And Appointments Butterfield Share Repurchases For February Butterfield Share Repurchases For December […] |
| Yesterday [Aug 10], the Department of Workforce Development’s 2022 Summer Employment and Internship Programmes concluded with a reception celebrating 135 participating students. A Government spokesperson said, “The Summer Employment Programme assists students in developing their career goals by connecting work experiences to academic learning. This year’s programme began in June with 83 students placed in […] |
| Bermuda won the toss in their ICC Mens CWC Challenge League match against Kenya at the Farmers Cricket Club Ground, St Martin, Jersey and decided to bat. Batting first for the first time in the last few games, Bermuda was able to bat out the 50 overs, scoring 234/7, Charles Trott was the top scorer […] |
| The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced that Moray Eels are the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturday’ on August 20th. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hour Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour features the screening of short films followed by a book reading for […] |
| 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 official Government and Legal notices for today [August 11] include acting appointments, Bermudian status and notice of intended marriage. Acting Appointment: Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Attorney General’s Chambers Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0792/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 11 August 2022 D. Lorraine Welch, Deputy Chief Parliamentary […] |
| Friday, August 12 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, chance of a shower early and late, with the high to be near 31°C/88°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. […] |
Yesterday (10 August), The Department of Workforce Development’s 2022 Summer Employment and Internship Programmes concluded with a reception celebrating 135 participating students.
| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the travelling Bermuda U14 Boy’s squad for the upcoming 2022 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] U14 Challenge Series, which will take place between August 13-21 in the Dominican Republic. Head Coach Vashun Blanchette said, “This is an exciting opportunity for the group as they are about to experience international football […] |
| The City of Hamilton announced that tickets for the Taste of Bermuda food festival – which is set to take place from September 30th to October 2nd — are now on sale. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is excited to announce that tickets for Taste of Bermuda – Hamilton’s most delicious and fun food […] |
| “How was Antoine Anderson able to escape from custody,” Shadow Minister for National Security Michael Dunkley said, adding that “the community needs to be assured that this won’t happen again and a full report on this concerning breach needs to be made public.” This follows after Antoine Anderson, who has been convicted of murder, escaped from […] |
| “The Government needs to get a grip on these serious issues,” Shadow Minister for Home Affairs & Legal Affairs Scott Pearman said in regards to the ongoing concerns with BELCO. Mr Pearman said, “The conclusion by Bermuda’s Regulatory Authority [RA] that BELCO has been actively misleading the public about the newly built North Power Station […] |
| Following reports from an overseas travel trade publication stating that Tracy Berkeley has been appointed the BTA CEO, the BTA said that “contrary to the headline,” Tracy Berkeley “continues to serve as interim CEO for the Bermuda Tourism Authority.” Bernews asked the BTA for comment about the article on the website, which is a major […] |
| Acacia Tucker, Arielle Ming, Ava Moreno, Dezjaun Thomas, Vidya Cannonier-Watson, Onuri Smith, T’aja Williams, Skye Minors, Naysaa Tucker, and Ravi Cannonier-Watson all earned 2022 National Dance Foundation scholarships and awards. Scholarships Presented A spokesperson said, “The 2022 National Dance Foundation Fund awards took place in the Somers Room at O’Hara House AXA/XL. In 2005 the National Dance […] |