First virtual Ag Show to be held this month
Bermuda’s first virtual Agricultural Exhibition is to go ahead on later this month. Organisers said the May 21 date was set after weeks of consultation to ensure a socially distanced event in line wi…
Longtail livestream is back in action
Lovers of Bermuda’s iconic Longtail can now watch a chick being raised by its parents in a nest on Nonsuch Island thanks to modern technology. Following on the wildly popular cahow cam, the longtail …
Video: Aliana King In Nordstrom X Nike Ad
| Bermudian model Aliana King has been featured in yet another major advertising campaign, this time in a Nordstrom x Nike [NxN] ad campaign. According to their website, “Nordstrom x Nike is a sneaker boutique with a distinctive point of view on style and sport. Curated by Olivia Kim, VP of Creative Projects at Nordstrom, NxN […]
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‘The Natural Heart’ By Artist Nicky Gurret
| Nicky Gurret’s art piece “The Natural Heart” was recently installed on a concrete block wall located on the Railway Trail near Sound View Road, Sandys. A spokesperson said, “Nicky Gurret, an artist of different mediums, has turned her creative energy to designing a piece of eco art for the Bermuda Railway Trail. “Ms. Gurret’s ‘The […]
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Bermuda Swimmers Compete In Florida
| Three Bermuda swimmers recently took to the pool for the final round of competition at the Unión Americana de Natación Qualifier in Clermont, Florida. Madelyn Moore, Jack Harvey, and Jesse Washington were all back in action on day four of the event. Moore once again picked up a gold medal and broke a Bermuda record […]
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BEU Extend Condolences To Raynor Family
| The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] extended their condolences to the family of the late Norma Brown Raynor. A spokesperson said, “The BEU wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late Norma Brown Raynor who gave Sterling Service to the Aldano Sextette led by its legendary leader, Mr. Kenneth Smith and several […]
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Butterfield Finishes 5th In Challenge Cancun
| Tyler Butterfield has finished fifth in the Challenge Cancun 113K Pro Elite Division. Butterfield clocked an overall time of 3:57:21, finishing 10:45 behind the overall winner Javier Gomez, who clocked 3:46:36. Ruedi Wild finished second with a time of 3:50:37, and Andy Potts – who won the 2007 Escape to Bermuda Triathlon – finished third […]
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PwC Donates $100,000 To Volcano Relief Efforts
| PwC in the Caribbean and the PwC Charitable Foundation have collectively donated $100,000 to disaster relief and recovery efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A spokesperson said, “On 9 April 2021, the La Soufriere volcano erupted, sending ash and gas plumes miles into the sky and affecting neighbouring islands. The disaster has displaced about […]
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UK Cricket: Bermuda Players Team Results
| Bermudian cricketers Kamau Leverock, Logan Jones, Jermel Proctor, Cameron Jeffers, Zeri Tomlinson, and Brianna Ray were in action for their respective teams. Kamau Leverock Kamau Leverock and his Caythorpe Cricket Club, Notts 1st XI defeated Mansfield Hosiery Mills Cricket Club by 5 Wickets. Mansfield Hosiery Mills won the toss and elected to bat, they were […]
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New owners planning three-year upgrade to Cambridge Beaches
The new owners of the historic Cambridge Beaches resort have revealed they are planning a three-year upgrade of the facility. Dovetail + Co, which describes itself as ’an owner, developer and ope…
Burt defends quarantine rules in face of legal challenge
An order for unvaccinated travellers to quarantine from next month was defended by David Burt, the Premier, after the threat of a legal challenge was raised last week. Mr Burt emphasised full details …
Bermuda now home to 400 digital nomads
More than 800 applications have come in for workers from overseas looking for one-year residency in Bermuda, the labour minister has revealed. Jason Hayward said more than 700 of them had been approve…
Tourism gurus back restrictions for unvaccinated visitors
Tourism experts have backed the Government’s plans to bring in extra restrictions for unvaccinated travellers. The 14-day supervised quarantine for non-immunised travellers, which will come into force…
Report on public feedback on primary schools shake-up scheduled for June
A report revealing the public’s views on a proposal to close nine primary schools, renovate nine others and build a new primary school in Devonshire will be released by the end of June, the Ministry o…
Premier, Deputy Premier and MPs Visit TCD Mobile Vaccination Centre
Transport Control Department, on North Street, Pembroke, was the location of today’s central parish Close to Home mobile vaccination programme. 189 people got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine between 10am and 2pm.
Premier, MPs Visit Mobile Vaccination Centre
| 189 people got their vaccination today [May 2] at the mobile vaccination center at TCD, and the mobile center will move to the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre in St. David’s on Tuesday, to the Sandys Secondary Middle School on Thursday, and it will be located at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire next Sunday. […]
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189 people get Covid shots at TCD
A mobile vaccination centre at the Transport Control Department in Pembroke delivered the coronavirus vaccine to 189 people who got their first dose today. They attended TCD on North Street between 10…
Premier Burt Congratulates New Owners of Cambridge Beaches
Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP.MP today congratulated the new owners of historic Cambridge Beaches. Premier Burt stated: “This is an exciting development and further sets the stage for the recovery we need to see in tourism for Bermuda. It is incredibly encouraging news that this iconic property will benefit from upgraded rooms and enhanced amenities. A new and refreshed hotel product is a vital part of the equation for success in presenting a Bermuda vacation to our visitor market.”
‘Time For Entire Community To Work Together’
| Noting that we “live in a democratic society, which entitles all Bermudians the right to have our voices heard,” Premier David Burt said that now is the “time for the entire community to work together and unite to do what is necessary to move Bermuda beyond this pandemic.” When asked for any comment in relation […]
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Premier Congratulates New Cambridge Owners
| Premier David Burt congratulated the new owners of Cambridge Beaches, saying that it is “encouraging news that this iconic property will benefit from upgraded rooms and enhanced amenities” Premier Burt stated: “This is an exciting development and further sets the stage for the recovery we need to see in tourism for Bermuda. It is incredibly […]
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Video: Counter Protest Makes Appeal At Rally
| Carla Smith attended today’s event as a ‘counter protester’, explaining that feels that people should think of the families who who lost someone, with Ms Smith appealing for people to “use the other P and pray for this island.” Ms Smith told Bernews, “There are people who have lost family members, and for them to […]
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Virtual Ag Show Scheduled For May 21st
| The Ag Show Ltd. announced that first-ever Virtual Ag Show will now take place on May 21st. A spokesperson said, “After weeks of consultation with the Ministry of Public Works and the Ministry of Health to ensure we provide the public with a safe and socially distancing event, our guidelines and protocols are aligned with […]
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Weather Forecast For Monday May 3
| Monday, May 3 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6:31am and sunset will be at 8:01pm. High […]
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Tributes paid to one of Bermuda’s best pianists, Norma Brown-Raynor
Tributes have today been paid to one of the island’s top pianists who has died. Norma Brown-Raynor was “a highly sought after pianist who added key rhythms to the Aldano Sextette Band”, according to D…
Bermuda Freedom Car Rally
Bermuda Freedom Car Rally (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
Vaccination Walk and Drive Through
Vaccination Walk and Drive Through (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
Scores gather for Covid-19 vaccination protest rally
Scores of people gathered at the Flagpole this morning to take part in a car rally against Government’s promotion of Covid-19 vaccinations. Dubbed the ‘Bermuda Freedom Car/Bike Rally’, protesters wer…
Live Video & Updates: Car Rally Getting Underway
| [Updating] A car rally — which is being called the ‘Bermuda Freedom Car/Bike Rally — has been scheduled for today [May 2] with people asked to gather on Front Street, and according to posts circulating on messaging apps and social media, the car rally route is scheduled to leave Hamilton at 12 noon and travel […]
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Cricket: Hollis, Ebbin & Smith Team Results
| Bermudian cricketers Dennico Hollis, Amari Ebbin, and Chare Smith were in action for their respective teams in the UK. Dennico Hollis Dennico Hollis took part in a Stenhousemuir Cricket Club Intra Squad Pre-Season match in Scotland. Hollis was a member of the Nicky Rogers XI that scored 226/4 in their allotted 35 overs, Hollis was […]
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Bermuda Record Equaled During UANA Qualifiers
| The four Bermuda swimmers continued competing at the Unión Americana de Natación Qualifier in Clermont, Florida. Emma Harvey, Madelyn Moore, Jack Harvey, and Jesse Washington were all back in action on the third day of the event. Moore won the Women’s 50 Long Course Freestyle, equaling her personal best and the Bermuda National Record time […]
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Dutranoit Competes In Charlotte Invitational
| Isabelle Dutranoit and her Wake Forest Track & Field teammates capped off the Charlotte Invitational with one top 10 school performance, six personal bests, and 11 podium finishes at the Irwin Belk Track and Field facility in North Carolina. Dutranoit competed in the women’s 5000 meters, finishing 8th in a time of 17:23.17, which marked […]
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Bermuda Idol winner home after surgery
A former Bermuda Idol winner who had to be airlifted overseas for life-saving medical treatment has returned home. Latosha Codrington, a singer in clubs and churches across the island, suffered a…
King is model queen for Nordstrom/Nike collaboration
Bermudians looking for a summer line of sportswear might find a familiar face in social media advertisements. Bermudian model Aliana King was one of several women featured in a promotional video for …
Video: Sunday May 2nd ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| News that Jah-Nhai Perinchief won the triple jump while setting a new Clark Wood Open meet record, the Green family donated an additional $50,000 to the vaccine clinic, Tina Laws was announced as the new Women’s Resource Centre Executive Director, and the Garden Club of Bermuda had bouquets of Easter Lilies delivered to nursing and […]
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Madeiros Named Reserve High Point Rider
| Lizzy Madeiros and her Berry College Equestrian teammates hosted their final show of the regular season. The team welcomed Mississippi State and Clemson and also recognized their seniors. Berry won both Hunt Seat and Western Shows. In the Hunt Seat Division, Marcelene Leverett was named High Point Rider, and Madeiros was named Reserve High Point […]
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COVID-19 Update 1 May 2021
The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP today, advised that Bermuda has experienced another COVID-19 related death today. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Bermuda to 29.
“I am deeply saddened to report another COVID-19 related death. I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and friends. They are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
‘Happy May Day To All The Workers In Bermuda’
| Noting that he is always honoured to raise awareness on International Workers Day and pay tribute to Bermuda’s dedicated workers, Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said that he is especially honoured today as “the importance of our workers has been magnified as many have continued to serve this community as essential workers throughout the last year.” Minister […]
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Walk/Drive In Vaccination Site At TCD On Sunday
| There will be a walk-in and drive-through Covid-19 vaccination site at TCD tomorrow [Sunday, May 2] from 10am-2pm. Premier David Burt tweeted the graphic below, saying: “There will be a walk-in & drive-thru Covid-19 vaccination site at TCD this Sunday from 10am-2pm. Doctors will be on site for those who may have questions regarding the […]
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Bermuda records 29th Covid-related death
Bermuda recorded another Covid-19 related death today, bringing the island’s number of fatalities from the disease to 29. Kim Wilson, the minister of health, confirmed the death in a brief statement t…
Weather Forecast For Sunday May 2
| Sunday, May 2 is expected to see mostly sunny, 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 light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 57%. Sunrise will be at 6.31am and sunset will be […]
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International Workers Day May 1 2021
The Ministry of Labour would like to take the opportunity to highlight and commemorate International Workers Day, aka May Day, which is celebrated worldwide on May 1st. Today is a day dedicated to workers and labourers across the world and is also called the International Day of Workers.
Swimmers Continue Competing In UANA
| Three out of the four Bermuda swimmers took to the water to continue competing at the Unión Americana de Natación Qualifier in Clermont, Florida. Emma Harvey competed in the Women’s 100 Long Course Meter Backstroke B Final where she finished 3rd with a time of 1:05.85, which saw her finish 13th overall. Jack Harvey competed […]
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Minister thanks ‘dedicated workers and labourers’
Bermuda’s workers have been praised for carrying out their duties in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Jason Hayward, the minister of labour, issued a statement today – the International Day of Worke…
‘Calling Bermuda To Prayer” At 6pm Today
| The New Testament Churches of God will be holding a virtual prayer session today [May 1] at 6.00 pm, with the Governor, Premier and Opposition Leader set to take part, A spokesperson said, “The New Testament Churches of God along with the body of Christ are praying for our leaders and our community Saturday, May 1, […]
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NASA Launch To Be Visible From Bermuda
| A NASA rocket launch scheduled for May 7 may be visible from Bermuda, with two vapor clouds also expected to form north of the island. Additionally, specialized cameras based in Bermuda will help to analyze the vapor clouds and their interactions as part of an experiment. The NASA website said, “A mission to explore energy […]
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Evans Finishes T6th In Sail Port Finn Regatta
| Rockal Evans took to the water for a second day to compete in the Sail Port Stephens – Off the Beach 20 boat Finn Class Regatta in Australia. At the conclusion of the second day of racing, Evans finished in T6th place with 27 points after finishing 6th in the first race and the third […]
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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting May 1
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday May 1st. On Sunday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Mesabi oil products tanker will arrive, on Wednesday the BBC Diamond general cargo ship is scheduled to arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda […]
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Travel vaccination rules could face legal challenge
The Government could face legal action over a plan to force non-vaccinated arrivals to quarantine in special centres at their own expense. Mark Pettingill, a lawyer and former Attorney-General, said t…