Men Become Unconscious While Working In Tank
| The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a “report of two men getting overwhelmed while working in a tank” in Hamilton Parish and said that both men have been transported to KEMH via ambulance. A spokesperson said, “On Monday December 6 at 7:24pm, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of […]
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Video: BNV Interview With Kaelyn Kastle
| Kaelyn Kastle — who has some 3 million followers on social media and was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list — will be joining Bernews this evening [Dec 6] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The talented recording artist, who recently released a new song ‘Sunsets Suck,’ […]
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Minister: ‘Landfilling At Marsh Folly Will End’
| Acting Minister of Public Works Wayne Furbert confirmed that “landfilling at Marsh Folly will end following a successful weekend’s trial of the repaired Unit at Tynes Bay.” The Minister said: “The single burner, which was returned to service last week continued to operate this weekend without any mechanical issues. This news means refuse collected can […]
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Large Scale Self-Supply Feedback Extended
| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has extended the deadline for feedback to the Preliminary Report for the Large-Scale Self-Supply Licence to January 6, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Due to heightened interest from the public, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [“the RA”] has extended the deadline for feedback to the Preliminary Report for the Large-Scale Self-Supply […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 6 2021
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 6] include list of proposed plan applications advertised, acting appointments, contracts valued $50,000 or more and cancellation of registration. List of Proposed Plan Applications Advertised on December 6, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1327/2021 Public Authorities / Department: […]
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Review: Hamilton Princess Festive Afternoon Tea
| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Afternoon Tea is always special but add in the holiday season and you’ve got something extra special. Last Friday, I was invited to indulge in the ned Festive Afternoon Tea at the Hamilton Princess and I happily said yes. I adore afternoon tea and Christmas just takes it up a […]
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Weather Forecast For Tuesday December 7
| Tuesday, December 7 is expected to see sunny spells, chance of an early and late shower, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at […]
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Gina Spence Productions’ Christmas giveaway to be held this weekend
A Christmas charity drive designed to gift toys, food hampers and medicines to people in need has been boosted by one of the island’s churches.
Gina Spence Productions has teamed up with Restoration M…
Gina Spence Productions has teamed up with Restoration M…
City Launches Cycle Theft Awareness Campaign
| The City of Hamilton, in conjunction with the police and several of the island’s insurance companies, is launching an awareness campaign aimed at informing motorists about what they can do to protect their property against bike theft. A spokesperson said, “Did you know that in 2020, an average of 42 motorbikes were stolen each month, […]
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BF&M Reports Net Income Of $19.5 Million
| BF&M Limited today [Dec 6] reported shareholders’ net income for the nine months ended 30th September 2021 of $19.5 million as compared to shareholders’ net income for the comparative period in 2020 of $18.4 million. Earnings for the period for 2021 equated to an annualized Return on Equity of 8.5% which is level with 2020. Group […]
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Argus Group Reports Earnings, Interim Dividend
| Argus Group Holdings Limited today announced earnings of $8.1 million for the six months to September 30, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Shareholders’ equity grew by $7.8 million over the same period to stand at $157.5 million as at September 30, 2021. “These solid six month results are due to good underlying performance across all main […]
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BUEI Environmental Ocean Hero Awards Held
| The inaugural Environmental Ocean Hero Awards ceremony was held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Thursday, November 25, recognizing “individuals in Bermuda for their tireless effort to preserve and protect Bermuda’s environment.” Ronald Stan, BUEI Co-Chair, said, “Bermuda’s history is unmistakably tied to its surrounding environment, and we thought it important to highlight […]
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Female motorcyclist injured in crash
A female motorcyclist was injured after a collision with a van on North Shore Road in Pembroke this morning.
The accident happened shortly before noon at the junction of North Shore Road and Band Roo…
The accident happened shortly before noon at the junction of North Shore Road and Band Roo…
City to install better CCTV to put brakes on bike thefts
A new security camera system is to be installed at Hamilton City Hall car park to help stop the theft of scores of bikes every month.
City of Hamilton officials said that 42 motorcycles were stolen ea…
City of Hamilton officials said that 42 motorcycles were stolen ea…
BASA Winter Age Group Championships 2021
| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Groups concluded at the BASA Pool. In the 11-12 Boys 400 SC Meter Freestyle, Logan Jones clocked a winning time of 5:41.67, Joey Cechini was second in 5:52.63. Imojen Judd won the 13-14 Girls 100 SC Meter IM touching the wall in a time of 1:10.20, Marleigh Howes […]
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8pm Live: BNV Interview With Kaelyn Kastle
| Kaelyn Kastle — who has some 3 million followers on social media and was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list — will be joining Bernews this evening [Dec 6] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The talented recording artist, who recently released a new song ‘Sunsets Suck,’ […]
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Knight’s Golf Tournament To Honour Keith Smith
| The Knight’s Annual Charity Golf event will mark the 75th birthday of founder Richard Knight and honour former Bermuda Open champion Keith Smith. A spokesperson said, “The event promises to be highly competitive, with another very strong gathering of low handicap and professional golfers already entered. “The last two years, the event has taken the […]
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Golf: Warriors Annual Turkey Shoot Results
| The Warriors Annual Turkey Shoot was held at the Ocean View Golf Course, with the Best Dressed team of Calvin Hendrickson, David Burgess, Craig Christensen, and Shannon Trott claiming the prize, while another special prize a $200 Dinner Voucher to Lobster Pot was won by Brian Morris Sr. The team of William Usher Jr., Ebonie […]
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Man in hospital with serious injuries after stabbing
A 29-year-old man is today hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed yesterday near a sports club.
Police said the man was on his way to a football match at the Southampton Rangers Sports Clu…
Police said the man was on his way to a football match at the Southampton Rangers Sports Clu…
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29-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After Stabbing
| A 29-year-old man has been hospitalized after being assaulted and stabbed by two men in Southampton yesterday [Dec 5]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4pm Sunday, 5th December a reported stabbing occurred on South Road in Southampton. “Apparently, a 29-year-old local man was attempting to attend Sunday afternoon’s football match at Southampton Rangers Sports Club […]
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Court: Man Loses Appeal For Firearm Importation
| James Rumley — who was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being convicted of importing firearm parts — has lost his appeal. The Court of Appeal’s ruling said, “The appellant in this case, James Rumley, was unanimously convicted by a jury on three charges of unlawful importation of a firearm, contrary to section 3(1)(b) […]
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Photo Set II: 2021 MarketPlace Christmas Parade
| The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade took place yesterday evening [Dec 5], traveling from Shelly Bay to Heron Bay, delighting onlookers who watched from the roadside as the motorcade style parade — which included Santa, Sparky, the Gombeys and more — traveled though the island. You can view more than 100 photos below, the first set […]
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Photos: Superyacht ‘Planet Nine’ Visits Bermuda
| The superyacht Planet Nine recently visited the island, with the 240 foot long vessel able to accommodate 12 guests in nine cabins. BurgessYachts.com said, “With massive 2,100GT of volume, Planet Nine can accommodate up to twelve guests in nine elegant cabins, including a separate owner’s deck and a main deck VIP suite. Her hull is […]
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Video: Peter Silvester Saves Two Penalties
| Bermuda’s Peter Silvester made a highly impressive showing to save two penalties helping his Connecticut College soccer team win the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer National Championship this weekend. The College’s match report said, “Senior captain Lorenzo Bocchetti [Wilmington, Del.] converted a deciding penalty kick after freshman Peter Silvester [Smiths Parish, Bermuda] stopped two penalty […]
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Vote Online: $1,000 Prize Student Art Contest
| An inter-school art competition – which offers a top prize of $1,000 – is taking place, with the public voting starting today [Dec 6] and the winners set to be announced on December 15th. A spokesperson said, “Margot Kerry Harvey and Travis Cooper are hosting an inter-school art competition, which is a middle and high school art […]
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Leverock, Rawlins Hope To Spearhead Scorpions
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock and Delray Rawlins hope to spearhead the Florida Scorpions’ push for the title in the US Open T20 Cricket tournament. The Bermuda pair are backing their side to be among the challengers in the ten-team competition, starting today at the Central Broward Regional Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Leverock […]
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Womba Muzeya Joins Mosaic Insurance
| Financial institutions underwriter Womba Muzeya has joined the London team of Mosaic Insurance, as the company continues to build out specialty units tackling diverse and specialized risks. A spokesperson said, “Muzeya has been appointed VP, Senior Underwriter, Financial Institutions, reporting to the division’s global head, Chris Brown. She will underwrite a broad array of financial institutions […]
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Flora Duffy Wins Another World Championship
| Flora Duffy has claimed her 6th Xterra World Championship win, making her the only triathlete in the world to accomplish such a feat, and she won it in massive style – finishing over 6 minutes ahead of the next competitor. When she won her Olympic medal earlier this year, she became the first ever reigning Xterra […]
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Deloitte In Bermuda Is Carbon Neutral For 2021
| Deloitte in Bermuda and across the Caribbean Region announced that “for fiscal year 2021 our firm is Carbon Neutral.” A spokesperson said, “Making responsible climate choices has culminated in a great result. Deloitte in Bermuda and across the Caribbean Region is pleased to announce that for fiscal year 2021, our firm is Carbon Neutral. “We […]
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Terry-Lynn Griffiths Called To The Bar
| Terry-Lynn Griffiths was called to the Bar at a ceremony held at the Supreme Court before Puisne Judge Larry Mussenden. Brian Myrie, Crown Counsel for the Attorney General’s Chambers moved the application and informed the Court that Ms. Griffiths is a former student of the Berkeley Institute. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and […]
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Judges tell gun part smuggler his version of events lacks ‘any basis in reality’
A 40-year-old man jailed for smuggling gun parts into the island has had his appeal against conviction thrown out.
James Rumley, 40, argued in the Court of Appeal that the three charges against him sh…
James Rumley, 40, argued in the Court of Appeal that the three charges against him sh…
Huge enthusiasm among young to get active on climate change
Young people responded to a call to take climate action with “overwhelming enthusiasm”, the head of an ocean conservation group said.
Karla Lacey, the executive director of the Bermuda Underwater Expl…
Karla Lacey, the executive director of the Bermuda Underwater Expl…
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Vantage Risk
| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of Vantage Risk Ltd. [Bermuda] and its affiliate, Vantage Risk Specialty Insurance Company [Chicago, IL], which do business as Vantage Group. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. A statement from the ratings agency […]
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MarketPlace Christmas Parade delights the crowds
Santa Claus paid an early visit to the island tonight when he took part in the annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade.
Hundreds of spectators lined the route as a fleet of more than a dozen vehicles snak…
Hundreds of spectators lined the route as a fleet of more than a dozen vehicles snak…
MarketPlace Christmas Parade
MarketPlace Christmas Parade (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
Minister Tours NSC To Review Upgrades
| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets Jr. visited the National Sports Centre to review the installation of a new heat pump for the facility’s pool upgrades. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier this year, the NSC announced plans to install an energy-saving micro-grid system – a project that is designed to make the […]
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Weather Forecast For Monday December 6
| Monday, December 6 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 7:06am and sunset will be at 5:13pm. […]
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Video: Start Of MarketPlace Christmas Parade
| The annual MarketPlace Christmas Parade is taking place this evening [Dec 5], traveling from Shelly Bay to Heron Bay. Update | The live replay from the start is below: A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the MarketPlace Ltd. will be holding a Christmas Parade from the […]
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Court Street bustling as market hailed a success
North Hamilton was bustling this afternoon as crowds of shoppers snapped up Christmas bargains at the Court Street Market.
More than 60 retailers set up stalls on the street, which was closed off to t…
More than 60 retailers set up stalls on the street, which was closed off to t…
Solar panels plan at NSC ‘is progressing’ – Minister
The installation of a solar panels at the National Sports Centre is moving ahead, despite controversy over how the contract was awarded.
Ernest Peets, the minister for youth, culture and sport, recent…
Ernest Peets, the minister for youth, culture and sport, recent…
Photos, Video & 360: Court Street Market
| The merchants of Court Street are holding their Court Street Market Christmas Extravaganza today [Dec 5], with the event set to run until 6.00pm. A spokesperson previously said, “Over 50 merchants and vendors will be set up on Court Street between Dundonald and Elliott Streets, selling a mixture of merchandise perfect for holiday gifts. As […]
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Esposito & UMBC Begin Winter Championships
| Vanessa Esposito and her University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s swimming and diving teammates began competing in the 2021 ECAC Winter Championship. Esposito took to the pool for the women’s 500 yard freestyle finishing 7th with a personal best time of 5:05.15. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos: Swimming Championships […]
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BNAA Cross Country Championships Results
| The 2021 Bermuda National Athletics Association’s National Cross Country Championships took place at the Botanical Gardens. Martin Wolfe won the Men’s 20-39 Division with a time of 33:29.16, while the Women’s 20-39 Division was won by Gayle Lindsay who recorded a time of 21:05.03 In the 14-16 Men’s 3 Division race, Tajahri Rogers won the […]
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Superyacht from another planet
At $725,000 a week to rent (or $650,000 a week in the winter), this explorer yacht really is from a different planet.
Currently moored in St George’s Harbour Planet Nine is quite a sight and comes wit…
Currently moored in St George’s Harbour Planet Nine is quite a sight and comes wit…
BASA Winter Age Group Championships Results
| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted their Winter Age Groups at the BASA Pool. In the girls 15 & over 200 SC meter individual medley, Tayla Horan clocked a winning time of 2:35.42, Adriana Argent was second in 2:40.82, and Bella Howes finished third with a time of 2:41.94. Brandon Adkins won the boys 15 […]
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Video: Sunday Dec 5th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| News that Dale Eve was named Man of the Match after recording three penalty saves for Spennymoor Town, WindReach donated inclusive books to the island’s schools, the Garden Club of Bermuda donated $10,000 to the Friends of the Bermuda Railway Trail, and Kaden Hopkins won Bermuda’s first medal at the Junior Pan American Games in […]
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