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| To put Jah-Nhai Perinchief‘s Commonwealth Games medal winning performance into context, he jumped further than two Bermuda buses – the full length, not width. We did the math, and his stunning leap was around 2.5 feet longer than the length of two of the new electric buses combined. The 24-year-old became the first Bermudian to […] |
| The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] recently hosted its 30th annual Education Awards Ceremony, presenting 18 students with education awards. A spokesperson said, “On Friday, July 22, 2022, under the leadership of President Bro Armell Thomas, General Secretary Bro Kevin Grant and the Education Committee Co-Chairs Sis Lauren Bell and Sis Linda Bogle-Mienzer, the Bermuda […] |
| In their third match of the ICC Men’s CWC Challenge League B, Bermuda won the toss at Grainville, St Saviour, in Jersey and sent the host to bat. Jersey scored 381/5 in their allotted 50 overs, Asa Tribe was the top scorer with 101, Kamau Leverock was the pick of the Bermuda bowlers with figures […] |
| The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda has released three animated videos as part of a broader Impact Awareness Raising Campaign showing the collective value and impact of nonprofits in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda hopes that this campaign, which highlights the ways in which nonprofits impact all aspects of our community, will […] |
| [Opinion column written by Senator Owen Darrell] In our 2017 election manifesto, the Progressive Labour Party promised to “Increase accessibility to Bermuda College by providing financial support to students in need….”. We made this promise because we believe that Bermudians must have full access to all the resources they need to be able to achieve […] |
Coach Niraj Odedra highlighted the positives in Bermuda’s humbling defeat by Jersey at the ICC Cricket Worl…
| The Bermuda Government has announced a tender for lease for the Windfall Cottage, located on Middle Road in Warwick. The notice [PDF] said, “Cottage on a lot measuring approximately 0.27 acres located by the road entrance to the former TN Tatem Middle School. Unconditional offers are invited for the leasing of the whole.” For more information, visit […] |
| Four Bermuda archers competed in the Belgium Icenation Shoot. The archers took to the line in 87 degree temperatures and headwinds. In the 70 Men’s Recurve Division, Camerin Pickering finished in first place with 619 points, Jaydon Roberts finished in second place with 614 points, and Bernard Wade III finished in third place with 586. […] |
| Five outstanding high school students from Bermuda’s private and public schools recently took to the stage to compete in the 21st Annual Alpha Beautillion under the direction of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “These outstanding young men were nominated to participate in the Alpha Beautillion by […] |
| Operation Vega has been in existence for just over one year, and during that time, close to 7,000 tickets were issued for a range of traffic offences, with a highest recorded speed of 119 kph, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Operation Vega, the Bermuda Police Service traffic abatement initiative, has been in […] |
| The Ministry of Economy and Labour said that “the Department of Immigration continues processing passport applications and endeavours to complete and send them to Her Majesty’s Post Office [HMPO] for printing as soon as possible.” A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall the July 1, 2022, advisory of Bermuda passport processing times of up […] |
| The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Community Intellectual Disability Team [CIDT] will be hosting their ‘Exceptional Summer BBQ Celebration’ on Saturday, August 27 at Clearwater Beach. “This is the second social event we’ve created this year specifically for our intellectual disability community and their families,” said Chris Cunningham, Manager of CIDT. “To mark the first anniversary of our […] |
| The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public of road traffic works in the Harrington Sound Road and Canal Road areas. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to draw the public’s attention to the two attached Road Traffic Notices: “The road closure on Canal Road, Pembroke, leading through the underpass […] |
| The Argus Group today announced the appointment of Janice Fernandes as the Company Secretary. A spokesperson said, “She replaces the Interim Company Secretary, Mr. Simon Giffen. The appointment is effective immediately. Ms. Fernandes will manage all corporate secretarial matters related to Argus Group Holdings Limited, ensuring they comply with legal and regulatory requirements.” Related Stories Caines-Best, […] |
| This year’s Bermuda Captive Conference will welcome Rachel Wilson, Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management Data Security and Infrastructure Risk at Morgan Stanley, as its keynote speaker. A spokesperson said, “Wilson will address conference delegates on September 13 at 2:30pm Atlantic, on day two of the Bermuda Captive Conference, sharing her experience as a world-leading […] |
| 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 […] |
| Tuesday, August 9 is expected to see bright and sunny, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 6.38am and sunset will […] |
| The BELCO cashiers and the Aircare Parts Department will open late on of Tuesday [Aug 9] “due to a Company meeting,” both businesses announced today. BELCO A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has announced that the BELCO Cashiers located in the lobby of the Company’s head office at 27 Serpentine Road will […] |
| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has issued a public statement to caution BELCO for what they said was “misleading the public”, with the RA alleging that BELCO has made “concerted” efforts to misinform. A spokesperson said, “In response to public outcries regarding ongoing soot emissions in the local community, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [‘the RA’] […] |
| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets recently visited Smith’s Island in St George’s where archaeological and historical research is being conducted A Government spokesperson said, “Ongoing archaeological and historical research into Bermuda’s history on Smith’s Island is being conducted Dr. Michael Jarvis and archaeology students from the University of Rochester in New York […] |
| With the 2022 Cup Match holiday now behind us, our dedicated Cup Match website – BernewsCupMatch.com – has been updated with coverage of a range of festivities which includes over 1,000 photos, videos and 360° panoramas spanning the various events such as the motorcades, music concerts, parties, art displays, festive decorations, the cricket match and more. The […] |
| The National Sports Centre said they “will commence work on the third phase of its renewable energy project which is expected to produce 20% savings on utility costs to the facility.” A spokesperson said, “Phase one, which has been completed, involved the installation of a new energy efficient heating/cooling system to regulate temperatures in the […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham might be Bermuda’s best-ever collective showing at a major multi-sport event. It began ten days ago when Flora Duffy stormed to the gold medal in the individual triathlon at Sutton Park and finished with Jah-Nhai Perinchief emerging as the island’s next sporting superstar after clinching bronze in […] |
| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Mia Fishel, Keziah Martin, Willie Clemons, Reggie Lambe, Zeiko Lewis, Quinaceo Hunt, Roger Lee, and Ayleal Dill were recently in action, with both Reggie Lambe and Ayleal Dill scoring for their teams. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates tasted defeat in their first home outing […] |