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’20 Persons Were Involved In The Altercation’
| The police confirmed a “fight involving several males” took place in Warwick with “reports indicated about 20 persons were involved in the altercation using helmets, a knife and a machete.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Friday 22nd October, 2021, police received reports of a fight involving several males at Azura Bermuda, […]
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Live: Finance Minister press conference at 2.30pm
The Minister of Finance, Curtis Dickinson, is to hold a press conference at 2.30pm.
We will have live coverage and in-depth reports.
We will have live coverage and in-depth reports.
8pm Live: BNV With Kim Swan, Dr Sammons
| Kim Swan and Dr. Jeffrey Sammons will be joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [Nov 1] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the duo set to discuss the recently concluded Butterfield Bermuda Championships, golf and more. The video below will start at 8.00pm: Related Stories Video: BNV With Swan, […]
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Stolen van ends up in the sea
Police and the Bermuda Coast Guard were called into action after a van slid off a road into a bay in the early hours of this morning.
The incident happened just after 5am near the swing bridge on St. …
The incident happened just after 5am near the swing bridge on St. …
Results: 18 Bermudian Footballers Overseas
| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Jonté Smith, Dale Eve, Keziah Martin, Justin Donawa, Kole Hall, Roger Lee, D’Andre Wainwright, Amar Lewis, Nahje Smith, T’ai Williams, Jahquil Hill, Ayleal Dill, Nathan Trott, Zeiko Lewis, Jervay Laws, Kenni Thompson, and Delia Ebbin were in action. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates hosted […]
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Cayman sanction against Bermuda businessman
A Bermudian businessman who was accused in the United States of a $135-million fraud in 2018 has now been told by authorities in the Cayman Islands that he, and two other directors of his failed compa…
Photos & Video: Vehicle Overboard In East End
| A vehicle was seen overboard in the East End this morning [Nov 1]. The circumstances surrounding this are unclear at this time and further details are limited , however we have asked the police for information and will update as able. Related Stories Court Appearance Anticipated After Collision Driver Abandons Car Overboard In St. David’s […]
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ZipX Collection Centre Moves To Gorham Rd
| ZipX Bermuda has announced the move of their collection centre to 15 Gorham Road, between the Lobster Pot and Oleander Cycles, effective today [Nov 1]. ZipX collection customers can pick up their packages from Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 6:30pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Kevin Smith, Managing Director of ZipX Bermuda said, […]
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Covid-19: Curfew Lifted Effective Today
| The changes to the regulations took effect at 6.00am today [Nov 1], with the changes including the curfew being lifted, and group sizes increased from 20 to 30 people. In releasing the test results on Wednesday [Oct 27], Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce changes to the Public […]
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Minister Reminds Public About US Travel Policy
| Minister of Health Kim Wilson reminded the public that the new U.S. policy which requires foreign national air travellers to the U.S. to be fully vaccinated — with only limited exceptions — starts next week on Monday, November 8th. The U.S. Consulate in Bermuda recently released a statement noting there will be exceptions for children […]
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Union leadership accused of ‘malicious and self-serving’ actions
An educator told the Supreme Court that the Bermuda Union of Teachers had blocked him from running for union office after he sought to raise serious concerns with members.
Leonard Santucci, the BUT re…
Leonard Santucci, the BUT re…
Sex offender given chance to fight deportation
A convicted sex offender has been given an opportunity to fight his deportation after a ruling by the Supreme Court.
Brittonie Taylor, who served eight years for a serious sex assault, was set to be s…
Brittonie Taylor, who served eight years for a serious sex assault, was set to be s…
Two sites identified for possible wind farms
Two locations have been identified as possible sites for an offshore wind farm, according to an initial report.
But further studies need to be carried out before it can be decided if the project to br…
But further studies need to be carried out before it can be decided if the project to br…
Fishing for some shark species set to be outlawed
The catching of some species of shark could soon be outlawed in Bermuda, the minister responsible for the environment has revealed.
Walter Roban, the Minister for Home Affairs and the Deputy Premier,…
Walter Roban, the Minister for Home Affairs and the Deputy Premier,…
Appeal to block City of Hamilton takeover set to go ahead
The Corporation of Hamilton’s legal fight to block legislation to make it a quango will reach the Court of Appeal this week.
The Corporation launched legal action against both the Attorney-General and…
The Corporation launched legal action against both the Attorney-General and…
AM Best On Covéa & PartnerRe After MoU
| AM Best said that the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” [Excellent] of Covéa Coopérations remain unchanged following the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between Exor N.V. and Covéa Coop for the sale of PartnerRe Ltd. and its members. Additionally, AM Best has commented that the […]
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Harvey & Penn State Compete At Ohio State
| Jack Harvey and his Penn State Men’s Swimming and Diving teammates took on Ohio State, Virginia Tech, and Indiana for their first session of the two-day meet. In the 200 free relay, Penn State finished seventh with a time of 1:22.98. The team included Daniel Raisanen, Devon Chenot, Lachlan Byrne, and Harvey. Harvey finished 13th […]
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Conyers In Race For Pro Contract In Mallorca
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Caitlin Conyers was left heartbroken when she had to withdraw from the UCI Road World Championships in Belgium in September after testing positive for Covid-19. Rather than dwell on her crushing blow, Conyers got back on the bike, quite literally, quenching her competitive juices by competing in races and workouts while […]
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General Post Office to Open Saturdays
The Bermuda Post Office is pleased to announce that effective November 6th, 2021, until further notice, the Parcel Post section of the General Post Office in Hamilton will be opened from 8 am to 12 noon on Saturdays.
This change will enable the post office to serve the general public better and increase our customer service offerings, including the pick-up and delivery of express, parcel mail, and other related services.
ICC T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier Preview
| The road to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia continues with seven Americas teams Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Panama and USA all set to compete for two qualifying spots. “The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier supported by Dream 11 marks the second and final Americas pathway event for the […]
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October 2021: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
| During October 2021, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included five images showcasing different aspects of the Flora Duffy Day celebration, Raygina Fox and the Bermuda flag at Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, a crashed car on the rocks, Hamilton Princess Sous Chef Richard Zuill and more. #1 for the month […]
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BPO collect and deliver service on Saturdays
Post office customers will be able to collect and deliver packages on Saturday from this week.
A spokesman said that the Parcel Post section of the General post Office in Hamilton will be open between…
A spokesman said that the Parcel Post section of the General post Office in Hamilton will be open between…
General Post Office To Open On Saturdays
| The Bermuda Post Office announced that “effective November 6th, 2021, until further notice, the Parcel Post section of the General Post Office in Hamilton will be opened from 8 am to 12 noon on Saturdays.” A Government spokesperson said, “This change will enable the post office to serve the general public better and increase our […]
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Herbert Wins Butterfield Bermuda Championship
| Lucas Herbert had two birdies during the toughest, wind-blown stretch of Port Royal and held steady to the end Sunday for a 2-under 69 to win the 2021 Butterfield Bermuda Championship. “Herbert closed with four pars to hold off Danny Lee [71] and Patrick Reed, who finished with four birdies over his last six holes […]
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Photos & Video: B4TheParty Trick Or Treat Event
| B4TheParty held a free drive-by Halloween trick or treat event this afternoon [Oct 31] on King Street in Hamilton, delighting young trick or treaters who passed by in vehicles, who received their candy from a range of characters including a monster, witch, Sparky and more. The characters waved at the delighted children as they attended […]
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Hopkins On Stage 8 Of Tour Of Guadeloupe
| Kaden Hopkins was back in action and one again in the mix competing in the Tour of Guadeloupe, as a guest rider for Dominican team Inteja. Stage 8 was a 10k Time-Trial with a brutal last 6k climb, Hopkins finished 19th with a time of 26:24, he was the third member of his team to […]
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Phillips Continues In Clay Court Championship
| Daniel Phillips returned to the court competing on the Casely Clay Court Open Championships circuit in Florida. In the Main Draw Round of 16, Philips took to the court to face Evan Zhu from the United States of America. Phillips fell in straight sets 6-3, 6-2. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus […]
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Property dispute further delays work on Harbour Road
A property dispute and bad weather has further stalled wall repairs on Harbour Road.
While the Ministry of Public Works said the repairs – which started in June – were expected to be completed by earl…
While the Ministry of Public Works said the repairs – which started in June – were expected to be completed by earl…
8pm Video: Virtual Bermuda Pumpkin Halloween
| With many of the traditional Halloween festivities not taking place again this year due to the ongoing pandemic, Bernews put together a short Bermuda pumpkin themed video for this evening [Oct 31] showcasing some of the pumpkin related events over the years as well as a short virtual pumpkin celebration. As this week has seen […]
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Minister: Please Exercise Caution Over Halloween
| Minister of Health Kim Wilson urged people to “exercise caution over the Halloween weekend” asking people to please not attend Halloween parties with “unmasked, large gatherings where you cannot maintain more than 6 feet apart” to “not engage in traditional trick-or-treating where treats are handed to children who go door to door.” In releasing the […]
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MTM Open Championships Day Six Results
| The sixth day of the MTM Open Tennis Championships took place at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Tariq Simons was crowned the A Division Champion following his straight sets 7-6, 6-2 victory over Neal Towlson, while the B Division Semi-Final needed a third set tie-breaker to determine a winner as Muhammad Khan defeated Morgan Lightbourne […]
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Dandy Town Hornets Win Season Opener
| The Bermuda Football Association’s 2021/22 Premier Division season got underway at the BAA Field, with the Dandy Town Hornets hosting the Devonshire Cougars. After a scoreless first half, Cecoy Robinson scored the lone goal of the game in the 54th minute earning the Dandy Town Hornets the win. Related Stories Concacaf U20 Men’s Qualifiers Squad […]
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Video: James & Radford Finish 4th In Pairs
| Vanessa James and Eric Radford took to the center rink once again at the Skate Canada International on the ISU Grand Prix circuit. James and Radford competed in the Pairs Free Skating Program, where they finished the Free Skating Program in fourth with a score of 62.74. Related Stories Video: Vanessa James & Akim Aliu […]
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Watch Halloween Videos On Bernews.TV
| As the Island celebrates Halloween today [Oct 31] — albeit in a muted manner due to the ongoing pandemic — you can take a look back at some of Bermuda’s Halloween events over the past decade including videos of Halloween parties, costume parades, pumpkin carving, pumpkin picking and more here on Bernews TV. Brief animation scroll of […]
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Video: Sunday Oct 31st ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| While this week overall was very tragic in Bermuda, there were still positive things happening, including Zantae Dill and Kaisha Wilson being called to the Bermuda Bar, Madelyn Moore winning the WAC Swimmer of the Week award again, Bermuda’s international business community donating $281,000 for antigen Covid tests for public school students, and Bermuda’s five […]
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Everest Re Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
| Everest Re Group, Ltd. reported its 2021 third quarter results. Third Quarter 2021 Highlights Gross written premium [“GWP”] growth of 25% year over year to $3.5 billion Insurance segment GWP growth of 43% year over year to $1.0 billion. The second consecutive quarter above $1.0 billion GWP Reinsurance segment GWP growth of 19% year over […]
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Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For October 2021
| During October 2021, Bernews posted over 200 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month on YouTube included the arrival of Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy, Olympic medalist Clarence Hill, a video of a car still running while crashed […]
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Why working into retirement years makes a lot of sense
Retirement has been portrayed through rose-coloured glasses for many years as the reward for working, living, coping, consuming, raising a family, and just getting on with life.
When those not retire…
When those not retire…
Hopkins Turns In Another Strong Performance
| Kaden Hopkins was back in action and in the mix competing in the Tour of Guadeloupe, as a guest rider for Dominican team Inteja. Stage winner Karl Lauk clocked a winning time of 3:10:42 over a distance of 133.4k, Hopkins finished 13th in the Stage with a time of 3:14:38, he was the third member […]
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Athene Is Lead Investor In A New Combination
| Athene Holding Ltd. has closed a transaction in which it is the lead investor in a combination of Wheels, Inc. and Donlen, LLC. The company said, “Athene Holding Ltd. [Athene], an industry-leading financial services company, has closed a transaction in which it is the lead investor in a combination of Wheels, Inc. [Wheels] and Donlen, […]
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Photos, Video: Spooktacular Halloween Boo-Thru
| A Spooktacular Halloween Boo-Thru & Trunk or Treat event was held this afternoon [Oct 30] in Hamilton parish, with attendees greeted by Halloween decor as they arrived in their vehicles to ‘trunk or treat.’ Hosted by Kreative Innovations, the event saw a mask wearing dancing clown handing our candy, as well as a ‘witch’ distributing […]
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Black Pony Gallery Hosts Niels Reyes Exhibition
| Black Pony Gallery is presenting Faces, a new group of oil paintings by talented Cuban artist Niels Reyes, with the online solo exhibition including ten original works and running from October 29 until November 15, 2021. “When we face a face, we are before the frontier of the Self, before the most sophisticated interface that […]
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Butterfield Bermuda Championship Day Three
| Taylor Pendrith currently sits at 17-under par, he has a three-stroke lead heading into the Championship Field Round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championships going on at the Port Royal Golf Course. Pendrith shot a third-round 65 to tie the tournament record for a low 54-hole score, set by Harry Higgs in 2019. Add his course […]
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October 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. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the Bailey’s Bay walkway, Pompano Beach, the round-a-bout heading into Hamilton, […]
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Photos: Spooktacular Halloween Boo-Thru Event
| A Spooktacular Halloween Boo-Thru & Trunk or Treat event was held this afternoon [Oct 30] in Hamilton parish, with attendees greeted by Halloween decor as they arrived in their vehicles to ‘trunk or treat.’ Hosted by Kreative Innovations, the event saw a mask wearing dancing clown handing our candy, as well as a ‘witch’ distributing […]
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