Irie fm back on air
Irie 98.3 fm, Bermuda’s 24-hour reggae music station, has resumed over-the-air broadcasting after engineers moved the station’s transmitter and antenna to Government’s new tower in Prospect, Devo…
SailGP Inspire To Partner With Endeavour Sailing
| For the SailGP Season 2 opener in Bermuda, SailGP Inspire will be partnering with Endeavour Community Sailing Programme, which will “help to continue to build on Endeavour’s efforts to engage a diverse range of Bermuda’s youth in sailing through education programmes and maritime careers.” A spokesperson said, “SailGP Inspire – the global league’s community, education […]
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Irie 98.3 FM Reggae Music Station Back On Air
| Irie 98.3 fm, Bermuda’s 24-hour reggae music station, resumed over-the-air broadcasting at the weekend after engineers moved the station’s transmitter and antenna to government’s new tower in Prospect, Devonshire. “The move will mean Irie’s signal will be stronger and clearer from the new tower,” the station said. Irie owner Ben Fairn said the move took […]
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CURB To Hold “Media & Anonymity” Webinar
| Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] will be holding a free webinar entitled “Media & Anonymity: Widening the Divide?” tomorrow [March 2]. A spokesperson said, “CURB will be holding a free webinar for the public on Tuesday 2nd March 6:30 – 8:00 pm to discuss and receive input from the public on “Media & Anonymity: […]
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Hopkins Concludes Competing In Cyclistic Vuelta
| Kaden Hopkins concluded competing in the National Independence Cyclistic Vuelta 2021 in the Dominican Republic. Hopkins covered the 130km Final Stage distance in a time of 2:55.00 to cross the line 9th, with the same time as the Stage winner Cesar Alberto Marte Arias. Hopkins, the Under 23 Division Defending Champion, finished second in the […]
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Results: Fat Tire Massive Race At Hog Bay Park
| The Bermuda Fat Tire Massive 2020/2021 Mountain Bike Race Series season continued at Hog Bay Park. Robin Horsfield once again proved too strong for the Male Open 60 Minute field when he clocked a 9 lap winning time of 48:35.9, Alexander Miller was second after completing 8 laps clocking 45:11.1, and Liam Flannery also completed […]
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Tour boat operator calls for help, claiming 200 jobs lost in sector
A tour boat operator has said action must be taken to support the industry after a year of Covid-19 restrictions wreaked havoc business. He said that between the boat curfew and strict limitations to …
Firefighters called to trash can fire at Clearwater
Firefighters were called out to Clearwater, in St David’s, over the weekend to put out a trash can fire. “We did have a fire at at 3.15pm and the fire service responded with one appliance from Clearw…
ABIR donates100 copies of bestselling book on anti-racism
More than 100 copies of a bestselling book on anti-racism have been donated to schools and libraries across the island. How to be an Antiracist, by US scholar and historian Ibram X. Kendi, gives r…
National Trust lodges objection to stone crushing plan
An objection has been lodged against a proposed crushing and sifting plant on industrial land on Marsh Lane in Devonshire. Myles Darrell, conservation officer for the Bermuda National Trust, said the …
Age Concern sets up new Covid hotline
People age 50 and over will today be able to call a special hotline about Covid-19 vaccinations and registrations. Age Concern has set up the service, which will also help with people who need tra…
Moore Wins Bronze In Invitational Last Chance
| Madelyn Moore took to the pool to compete in the University of Georgia’s Bulldog Invitational Last Chance Meet. The Bermudian swimmer finished 3rd in the women’s 50 yard freestyle final in a time of 22.79, after having advanced to the final after clocking a preliminary time of 22.81. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s […]
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SiriusPoint Launches With Over $3B In Capital
| SiriusPoint Ltd., an international specialty insurance and reinsurance company, has launched with over $3 billion in initial capital. “The Bermuda-based Company has been formed as the result of the previously announced merger between Third Point Reinsurance Ltd., a specialty reinsurer, and Sirius International Insurance Group, Ltd., a global multi-line insurer and reinsurer,” a statement from […]
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Photos: ‘Pelican Of London’ Ship Visits Bermuda
| The Pelican of London tall ship is visiting the island, with the sail training trip having an aim to provide young people with “vital skills such as communication, team work, lateral thinking and building self-confidence.” According to their website, “Originally named ‘le Pelican’ the ship was built in France in 1948 to work as a […]
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New Regiment Soldiers Complete Recruit Camp
| Bermuda’s newest soldiers finished Recruit Camp at the weekend ready to start the next phase of their careers in the military. Almost 50 recruits completed two weeks of training on Friday and will begin to build on the basics from next week. Private Naphtali Smith, 18, from Pembroke, said: “I’m happy that it’s over – […]
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Weather Forecast For Monday March 1
| Monday, March 1 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at 6:47am and sunset will be at 6:16pm. […]
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RBR Association beats the drum for new members
An association set up to promote the welfare of former and serving soldiers is to celebrate its first anniversary with a recruitment drive. Major Preston Gill, a serving Royal Bermuda Regiment officer…
RBR rookies reach the end of the beginning as Recruit Camp ends
Bermuda’s newest soldiers finished Recruit Camp at the weekend ready to start the next phase of their careers in the military. Almost 50 recruits completed a tough two weeks of training on Friday and …
Sports Minister Reminds About ‘Return to Play’ Guidelines
~ And Minister cautions no test, no play ~
As Bermuda prepares to return to competitive local sports, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets, JP, visited one of the COVID-19 sports testing centers to assess theprogress.
The public will be aware that the Ministry created the Return to Play Guidance for Sports, which is a step by step document that outlines the process for the resumption of sports in Bermuda.
Thieves target centre for needy families
Thieves have stolen equipment waiting to be installed at a facility being built for families in need. Sometime over Saturday night a truck and the thieves gained access into The Transformational Livin…
Thieves Steal From Living Centre For Families
| A local charity is asking the public to look out for anyone trying to sell industrial washers, a dryer and nine ceiling fans, after thieves stole the items from the Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families on Parson’s Road. Habitat for Humanity and the Women’s Resource Centre said they are “most saddened to have discovered this […]
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Finance Minister: Estimated Savings Of $20M
| “In fiscal year 2021/22 I have determined to defund any vacant post unless the funding for it has been allocated in support of delivering a service or active recruitment for the post is underway” which “results in estimated savings to the public purse of approximately $20.0 million.” This was stated in the 2021/22 Bermuda Budget, […]
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Videos: City Of Hamilton Highlights Their Parks
| The City Of Hamilton posted six videos offering scenic views of the various parks within the City, with the City urging all users of its parks to “respect the environmental integrity of our carefully-tended green areas, and to respect everyone else when visiting them, this enables each park to become a true oasis of peace […]
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ABIR Donates Over 100 Books To Local Schools
| ABIR has donated more than 100 copies of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s New York Best Seller ‘How to be an Antiracist’ to 14 local public and private, middle and high schools, the Bermuda College and Bermuda public libraries. “The donation follows the ABIR-sponsored 2020 Dive-In Bermuda: How To Be An Anti-Racist: A Fireside Chat with […]
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Video: Michael Douglas Promotes Hope Song
| Actor Michael Douglas posted a video to his more than 5 million Facebook and Instagram followers promoting a new song — which involves multiple Bermudians — called ‘Hope’ which is set to be released on March 1st. Mr Douglas posted the video below and said, “Hey guys! Have a little treat for you. My friend […]
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Minister: Saliva Test Required For Contact Sports
| “Contact sports bring a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission, therefore the Government requires adults wishing to participate in Stage 3 and 4 sports [contact sports training and competitive play] to undertake a saliva COVID-19 test and repeat every 28 – 30 days,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets said. A Government spokesperson […]
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Kaelyn Fleming: Black History Month Essay
| [Written by Berkeley Institute student Kaelyn Fleming, who received an honourable mention in the Conyers Black History Month Essay Competition] Dr. Claudette Fleming has been an advocate for seniors for 20 years. She started working at Age concern in July of 2006, working at a cubical as a lone employee. Now, she has a well-developed […]
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Lopes & Rego Compete In Wellington Florida
| Cody Rego and Nicholas Lopes competed in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s #7 Lugano Diamonds CSI 5* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Competing in the Platinum Perf. / USEF Show Jumping Talent Search 2* Class, Rego, and Jamaica finished 5th and also finished 5th overall in the WIHS Class. During the Washington International Horse […]
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February 2021: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
| Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Always popular, February’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, […]
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Video: Sunday Feb 28th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| News that students from St David’s Primary School shared positive messages with morning commuters, swimmer Madelyn Moore won gold medals at the Western Athletic Conference Championships in Utah, Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City and 1,215 lionfish were caught during the annual Winter Lionfish Derby were all some of the positive news stories from the […]
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New Murder Mystery Book Based On The Island
| A newly published book by author Daisy White entitled Murder on the Islandy is now available, with the story revolving around a woman that relocates to Bermuda. The book description says, “Death is on the horizon. “When recently divorced Chloe Canton is gifted her grandmother’s house in Bermuda in her will, it seems a perfect […]
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Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For February 2021
| During February, Bernews posted over 150 videos across our various social networks — and also relaunched an upgraded version of our dedicated video website Bernews.TV — and the most viewed videos for the month included an aerial view of the Southlands Park, Francis Patton Primary School’s Longtail plunge, a fire, demolition footage, a look at […]
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FDA Authorizes Johnson Single Shot Vaccine
| Johnson & Johnson today [Feb 27] announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] has issued Emergency Use Authorization for its single-dose Covid-19 vaccine. “This decision was based on the totality of scientific evidence, including data from the Phase 3 ENSEMBLE study that demonstrated the vaccine was 85 percent effective in preventing severe disease […]
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McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett: Black History Essay
| [Written by Warwick Academy student McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, the second place winner of the Conyers Black History Month Essay Competition] The Cambridge English Dictionary defines a heroine as a woman who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great. When I think of a black heroine of Bermuda’s legal system, Dame […]
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Advisory: Regiment ‘Blank Firing’ Exercise Tonight
| The Royal Bermuda Regiment has advised that they will be “conducting a blank firing exercise at Hog Bay Park in Sandys” tonight [Feb 27] so “any reports of gunshots this evening can likely be attributed to this exercise.” A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Regiment is conducting a blank firing exercise at Hog […]
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Weather Forecast For Sunday February 28
| Sunday, February 28th is expected to see sunny periods, a few showers about, more likely at night, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be […]
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GDP Decline Of 5.9% For 2020 Third Quarter
| According to the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] report from the Department of Statistics, during the third quarter 2020, GDP at “constant prices was estimated at $1,437.0 million, decreasing 5.9% year-over-year.” Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “After adjusting for inflation, the GDP in constant prices for the third quarter decreased by 5.9 […]
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Photos: Ashay’s African Cultural Marketplace
| The Mobile African Foundation Timeline Exhibit is being held at the Bermuda Society of Arts until March 9th, and today [Feb 27] the Ashay U Community hosted an African Cultural Marketplace at the exhibit, featuring books, African clothing, jewelry, pillows and refreshments and more. The African Foundation Timeline was created by veteran educator, Mwalimu Melodye […]
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Nahki Wells Scores Again For Bristol City
| Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they played to a 3 – 1 victory over Swansea City today [Feb 27], marking the second goal the Bermudian footballer has scored this week. The club’s match report said, “Nigel Pearson guided his side to three points on his managerial debut with the club, as the Robins […]
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Governor & Deputy Governor Receive 2nd Dose
| Governor Rena Lalgie and Deputy Governor Alison Crocket received their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this morning [Feb 27] at the Bermuda College. Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “This morning the Governor and Deputy Governor received their second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination with the Department of Health at the Bermuda College.” The […]
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Video: The Unit Band Performs At Creatives Live
| The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs held their second Creatives Live! event — a local entertainment initiative aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists — with today’s [Feb 27] event featuring The Unit Band. A spokesperson previously said, “The local musical midday concert series is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists […]
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Quarter 3, 2020 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product by Expenditure
~ Pandemic restrictions and reduced tourism challenged economic growth ~
Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the Quarter 3, 2020 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Expenditure publication; and he stated that due to restricted economic activity caused by mitigation efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, there was a decrease in the third quarter GDP.
Minister Furbert explained, “After adjusting for inflation, the GDP in constant prices for the third quarter decreased by 5.9 per cent to $1,437.0 million.
$10M Guarantee For Bermudiana Beach Resort
| There will be a $10 million guarantee to “support funding necessary for the completion of the next phase of works,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said in reference to the former Grand Atlantic property. This was stated in the 2021 budget speech, with Minister Dickinson saying, “Another example of target stimulus is the planned development […]
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Pandemic caused dramatic job losses
Almost 3,000 jobs were lost last year as the pandemic wreaked economic havoc across Bermuda, Government said yesterday. With the Bermuda economy contracting by an estimated 8.5 per cent, the near Depr…
Man cleared of attempted gun murder charge
A 22-year-old man charged with attempted murder walked free from court yesterday after he was found not guilty by a jury. Zachary Fox said just after the verdict was announced in Supreme Court: “I’m h…
OBA: Economic fightback plan lacks detail
The Government’s plans for economic recovery over the in the new financial year were branded “aspirational and low on detail” by the One Bermuda Alliance yesterday. Cole Simons, the Leader of the Oppo…
Mixed business reaction to Budget
Island businesses reacted to the 2021 Budget statement with mixed levels of optimism yesterday. Philip Barnett, the president of Island Restaurant Group, said: “I am feeling exhausted relief from t…
More than 400 ‘digital nomads’ now in Bermuda
More than 400 ‘digital nomads’ are now in Bermuda, Curtis Dickinson, the finance minister revealed yesterday. Mr Dickinson gave the number as he wrapped up his statement for the 2021-22 Budget yesterd…
Razeeyah Robinson: Black History Month Essay
| [Written by Whitney Institute Middle School student Razeeyah Robinson, the winner of the Conyers Black History Month Essay Competition] In honor of Black History Month, the contribution of this fascinating hero to the Bermuda legal system has been echoed over the years during his life and after. Julian Ernest Sinclair Phillips Hall was known to […]
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Chamber Of Commerce Budget Response
| The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce released a response to the 2021 Budget, saying that “increasing economic activity is a critical aspect of our island’s future success. ” A spokesperson said, “The Chamber of Commerce would like to commend the Minister on the budget as he battles through these difficult times. We support the stated objectives of […]
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