Photos: SailGP Teams Practicing On Weekend
| The SailGP teams were out practicing this weekend in advance of the event which will see teams from Denmark, Australia, France, Great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and United States take part in the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess on April 24-25, 2021. The organisers previously confirmed that “while the event is […]
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May 3 – 6: Online Business Roadmap Accelerator
| Online business has boomed over the last few years and one Bermudian entrepreneur is on a mission to teach more women how to get a piece of the pie. Online Business Coach Mikaela Ian Pearman will be offering a three-day accelerator programme from May 3 to 6 called Online Business Roadmap. During the programme, Ms […]
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Police investigate burglary at clothes shop
Police are investigating a burglary at 27th Century Boutique where thieves smashed the glass in the front door before escaping with clothing. A police spokesman said: “Around 5.50am on Sunday, April 1…
Covid-19: 140M Cases, 3M Deaths Worldwide
| While governments worldwide continue to distribute vaccines, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 141 million, and sadly the global death toll has now surpassed 3 million. A BBC story said, “Health officials are investigating whether a Covid variant first found in India spreads […]
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Video: Nikki Bascome Releases “Picture Me”
| Nikki Bascome – who is well known for his skills in the boxing ring — is showcasing another one of his talents, this time his musical ability, with Mr Bascome releasing a new music video and song entitled “Picture Me”. Related Stories Aliana King Stars In Lenny Kravitz Video Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Dark & Stormy’ […]
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Police investigate another Pembroke fire
Police are this morning investigating the cause of yet another fire in Pembroke. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a blaze at Kings Court, off King Street, at around 5.30am, and found …
Column: Chris Famous On Assisting Each Other
| [Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] In September of 2003, Bermuda was hit by Hurricane Fabian. In its aftermath, we were left with death and destruction that we had never experienced in generations. Islandwide, entire roads were gone, roofs were gone, retaining walls gone, and electricity gone. Essentially, nearly 50 percent of our island […]
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Police Investigating Burglary At 27th Century
| Police are investigating a burglary at 27th Century Boutique in Hamilton, with a section of the front door having been shattered and “several items of clothing” removed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:50 a.m. on Sunday 18th April, officers were dispatched to a report of a possible burglary at 27th Century Boutique on Reid Street […]
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Police Investigating Another Vehicle Fire
| The police are investigating another vehicle fire, this time one which occurred around 5:35am this morning [April 19] outside a residence on Kings Court in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is investigating the cause of a vehicle fire which occurred around 05:35am today, Monday 19th April 2021, outside a residence on […]
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Brown Wins 8 Gold Medals In Virtual Breakout
| Dominique Brown recently competed in the Virtual Breakout Championships hosted by the WFM Team England Organizers. Brown entered a total of eight divisions and captured gold in all eight. Her wins included the Musical Forms 14-15 Advanced Mixed Division, the Krazy Athletic 14-15 Years Mixed Division, the Self Defense Under 17 Division, the Creative Weapons […]
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‘Breaking barriers and standing firm’, Faith Burgess-Clarke dies
Faith Burgess-Clarke 1929-2021 Bermuda’s first chiropractor who “broke barriers” as a Black woman in the field has died at 92. Faith Burgess-Clarke also served in the Adult Education Society and …
Cooper Finishes Third In MAISA Championships
| Chase Cooper and his St. Mary’s College of Maryland teammates recently competed in the MAISA South Coed Conference Championships. St. Mary’s College of Maryland finished third overall with 120 points in an eight race series that was completed in very shifty conditions. Cooper and his crew Sophia Taczak finished fourth with 49 points in the […]
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Madeiros Makes It Two In A Row In Siena Win
| For the fifth straight season, Shelby Madeiros’ Siena Women’s Tennis team has clinched a spot in the MAAC Championship. Madeiros made it two wins in a row in her career for Siena as they defeated the Monmouth Hawks by a final score of 4-3. The day got started strong with Siena able to snag the […]
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Roberts & Outerbridge Score For IMG Teams
| Jannis Roberts scored twice to help guide the IMG Academy Under 15 Elite Boys to defeat Padilla Eagles SC 4 – 1. Assisting Roberts in the win with a goal was Anthony Euginiio and Gamble Lehmann-Karp, while Preston Plambeck, Roberts, and Josue Salgado all had an assist each in the game. Michael Outerbridge scored the […]
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Helix To Offer Excess Casualty Insurance
| Helix Underwriting Partners Ltd. announced that it has “expanded its agency platform into the Excess Casualty Insurance segment in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The move will see Tim Hadler join as Chief Underwriting Officer to lead the new program, which has received regulatory approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority, with Nigel Mortimer becoming a director […]
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Covid causes hospital delays, non-urgent routine surgeries suspended
The surge in Covid-19 cases has caused delays at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, according to the deputy chief of emergency. Roslyn Bascombe-Adams, said the emergency department had seen 150 “k…
Destini Hill-Edwards Wins 100M At Invitational
| Destini Hill-Edwards and her Franklin Pierce University Women’s Track & Field teammates had a busy day of success at the Eastern Connecticut State Invitational #2. In the women’s 100-meter dash, Hill-Edwards clocked a winning time of 13.35, and she also finished second in the 200m, recording a time of 28.33. Hill-Edwards ran the second leg for […]
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Column: ‘Situation Could Have Been Avoided’
| [Opinion column written by Vic Ball] How can you be sitting there telling me that you care, when every time I look around, the people are suffering in every way, everywhere. Bob Marley We all feel it. There is a high level of fear, anxiety, concern and trepidation in our country. What puzzles me is why […]
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Virtual Bermuda Festival Announces Line-Up
| The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts announced that this year’s virtual festival will feature a number of talented Bermudian artists – spanning music, dance, spoken word and more — and they will be broadcast from May to December and will be free for everyone to stream online. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Festival is […]
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Govt Asks Doctors To Help With Vaccinations
| As the Government works to expand the island’s vaccination programme, they are asking doctors to help in the “evenings, weekends or whenever you can.” In an online post, the Government said, “If you can help, please send an email to Dr Brett Lefkowitz at blefkowitz@gov.bm. And, thank you to all those medical professionals who have […]
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12-hour shifts, 2,500 checks – meet the soldiers working to protect us all
Regiment soldiers stationed at vehicle check points have commended the public for largely remaining compliant with Covid-19 regulations. The Royal Gazette stationed with a group of soldiers at Eas…
Fishermen and farmers see busy roadside trade after restrictions eased
Licensed farmers and fishermen were back out selling their produce by the roadside over the weekend after Covid-19 restrictions were relaxed. At a press conference on Friday, the Government anno…
Stay at home ‘fad’ to take a bus ride – Commissioner
Some people are taking a bus ride for a break from Covid restrictions, according to a social media post from the Commissioner of Police. Stephen Corbishely wrote on his Facebook page: “Got a tip that…
Bermuda Festival to go online
The Bermuda Festival will go online this year with more than a dozen local artist highlighted alongside performers from five other nations. A Festival spokeswoman said the Virtual Festival 2021 will i…
Top tourism award for young Bermudian
A young Bermuda Tourism Authority employee has earned an international leadership accolade for professionals under 30. Leonard Williams, the BTA’s experience satisfaction coordinator, was named as of …
Public School System Update on Checkpoint Assessments and IGCSE Examinations
Checkpoint Assessments
There have been mixed reactions from stakeholders about administering the annual Cambridge diagnostic assessments during April of this year, and various reasons have been given. For clarity and understanding, we are providing an update on our decision and a full explanation of the purpose of these assessments.
COVID-19 Update 18 April 2021
The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP today advised that sadly, Bermuda has experienced another COVID-19 related death this weekend. This brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Bermuda to 19.
The Minister of Health stated, “I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers for support to the family and friends of the person who has died. The Ministry will not release personal details about the individual and I ask the public to respect the privacy of the family as they mourn their loved one.”
Education Ministry On Checkpoint Assessments
| “We can confirm that due to the current position of our island in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have decided not to administer the Cambridge Checkpoint assessments,” the Ministry of Education said this evening. Checkpoint Assessments A Government spokesperson said, “There have been mixed reactions from stakeholders about administering the annual Cambridge diagnostic […]
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Students will not sit IGCSE exams in person
Public school students will not take part in the Cambridge checkpoint assessment this year, the Department of Education announced this evening. In addition, IGCSE exams will not be sat in-person at ei…
Minister Furbert: Helping Services Are Available
| The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert wants to “remind the public of helping services that are available to assist Bermuda as we come together to persevere through these challenging times.” Minister Furbert said, “Bermuda, we are going through this as a community; no one is alone. There are resources available to help […]
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Minister Confirms Another Covid-19 Related Death
| The Minister of Health Kim Wilson today advised that “sadly, Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19 related death this weekend. This brings the total number of Covid-19 deaths in Bermuda to 19.” The Minister of Health stated, “I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers for support to the family and friends of the person who has […]
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Weather Forecast For Monday April 19
| Monday, April 19 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°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 at 6:45am and sunset will be at 7:51pm. High […]
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Helping Services Reminder
The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, wants to remind the public of helping services that are available to assist Bermuda as we come together to persevere through these challenging times.
Minister Furbert said, “Bermuda, we are going through this as a community; no one is alone. There are resources available to help you if you need them. There have also been considerations made to ensure that during this Stay-at-Home Order essential resources remain accessible.”
Please find a listing of some available resources below:
Photos & Video: Dennis Joaquin’s New Art Mural
| Dennis Joaquin has created another beautiful mural, this time an animal themed artistic creation he called the ‘Savanna.’ Mr Joaquin – who created an underwater mural on the wall surrounding his home in Warwick during the lockdown last year — told Bernews that the mural “has occupied my time during this lockdown” as he loved to […]
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Minister: helping agencies continue work despite Covid-19
Helping services across the island will continue their work despite the challenges of the latest Covid-19 spike. Tinee Furnert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors said a range of resources…
Companies help with food drive
Companies that make up Ascendant Group Holdings joined forces to help a church food drive for seniors. Staff from AirCare, iEPC and iFM brought food to the Bermuda Conference’s Young People and Childr…
Group Urges Witnesses To Contact Police
| Following the murder of Jordan Outerbridge, the Women Of The One Bermuda Alliance [WOBA] group is appealing to “anyone who knows anything about this case or who saw something to contact the police.” Nicky Gurret, Chair of the Women of The One Bermuda Alliance, said, “The Women of The One Bermuda Alliance [WOBA] sends its deepest […]
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“The 5 C’s Of Business Success” Webinar
| In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, a free virtual summit entitled “The 5 C’s Of Business Success” will be held on Saturday, April 24 from 11.00am to 1.00pm via Zoom. A spokesperson said, “It’s Financial Literacy Month and five black women financial professionals are empowering small business’ finances. “The 5 C’s of Business Success virtual […]
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Premier Attends Emergency Caricom Meeting
| Heads of Government from Caricom nations — including Premier David Burt – held a special virtual emergency meeting to discuss the situation in St Vincent and the Grenadines caused by the volcanic eruptions. A statement from Caricom said, “Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community [Caricom] met in Special Emergency session on Thursday 15 April to discuss the […]
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Lewis Named In ‘Top Five Attacking Midfielders’
| Zeiko Lewis has been named as one of the USL Championship’s “Top Five Attacking Midfielders.” In describing the Bermudian footballer, the USL said, “There have been numerous key performers for the Charleston Battery over the past two seasons, but the influence Lewis has had on the team in the attacking third while driving to the […]
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“Safe Environment For Associates & Customers”
| “Our most urgent priority throughout this pandemic has been to provide a safe environment for our associates and customers,” the MarketPlace said. The MarketPlace posted a graphic on social media, saying: “The MarketPlace works closely with the government and public health officials and follows their guidelines. We do everything possible to minimize risks to staff […]
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Video: Sunday April 18th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| News that Leonard Williams was named one of Destinations International’s ’30 Under 30,’ ZipX donated $10,000 to BHB’s Vaccination Clinic, Halle Teart made the Dean’s List of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, NYT magazine featured Shiona Turini, and Robin Stempel earned two qualifying scores were all some of the positive news stories from […]
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Lewis Competes In James Barber Invitational
| Zekiah Lewis and her Quinnipiac track & field teammates took fourth at the James Barber Invitational at Southern Connecticut State University. Southern finished in first place with 153 points, followed by Franklin Pierce in second with 100 points. The University of New Haven placed third with 93 points, and Quinnipiac registered 85 points in fourth. […]
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Bulford-Trott Wins Two Heats In FHSAA Meet
| Keturah Bulford-Trott represented Montverde Academy Women’s track and field team at the Florida High School Athletic Association [FHSAA] 2A District 7 Track Meet. Bulford-Trott won the 100m Heat 4 race, clocking a time of 12.38, which saw her finish first overall. During the 200m, Bulford-Trott recorded a winning time of 24.96 in Heat 3, and […]
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