Bermuda News Updates

Nicholas & Jonathan Christopher Highlighted

April 12, 2023

Bermudian brothers Nicholas Christopher and Jonathan Christopher have been featured in a BroadwayWorld article. The BroadwayWorld website said, “Today is National Siblings Day! In celebration of the day, BroadwayWorld spoke with Broadway brothers Nicholas Christopher and Jonathan Christopher, who are currently performing in Sweeney Todd together on Broadway. “Nicholas is best known for his performances […]

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Kite Poster Competition Winners Announced

April 12, 2023

BELCO announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition, with Suri Daniels, Evanna Peets, Cruz LeBlanc, and Kaden Bean-Wolfe all winning awards. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition. The competition, now in its 34th year, was open to Primary 1 […]

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Pink ferry route to run seven days a week from Sunday

April 12, 2023

Commuters will be able to take the ferry from Warwick and Paget into Hamilton every day of the week, starting on Sunday.
According to a Government spokeswoman, the schedule change is part of the Mini…

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Belco’s kite safety poster winners announced

April 12, 2023

More than 150 primary school pupils submitted entries to the Belco kite safety poster competition this year – and the winners have now been announced.
The best overall poster was awarded to five-year-…

Camiko Smith makes subtle gain on APGA Tour

April 12, 2023

Camiko Smith has regained some confidence after producing his second-best showing to date on the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Smith finished on seven over in a…

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Video: Rescued Seal Released Back Into Ocean

April 12, 2023

After arriving in the United States for rehabilitation at Mystic Aquarium, the seal rescued in Bermuda last February has been released into the ocean. The seal was discovered on Clearwater Beach this past February and was later named Northlands by Ruby Dill – who originally discovered the animal in distress – after her granddaughter’s school. […]

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Bermuda Carifta Swimmers Return Home

April 12, 2023

Members of Bermuda’s Carifta Swimming Championships team arrived at the LF Wade International Airport after their medal winning showing in Curaçao. Competing in the 13-14 girls division Marleigh Howes led the medal count with four silver medals in the 100, 200, and 400m freestyles, and the 100m backstroke. Bella Howes captured a silver medal in […]

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First LGBTQ+ Movie Night Held At BUEI

April 12, 2023

[Written by Vejay Steede] The first in a series of movie nights kicked off at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Saturday night [April 8]. The event was organized in collaboration with OUTBermuda and is designed to showcase films that explore LGBTQ+ stories, concerns, and ambitions. The film that featured on Saturday night was The […]

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Art Show To Celebrate Berkeley’s Anniversary

April 12, 2023

The Berkeley Institute is getting set to hold an alumni and current students’ art show, opening on Friday, April 21. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of the 125th anniversary of The Berkeley Institute, The Berkeley Educational Society cordially invites you to the alumni and current students’ art show. “The show officially opens on Friday, April […]

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“It’s A Huge Bonus For Us To Have Him”

April 12, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock’s return to English side Handsworth Cricket Club has been heralded as the “Second Coming” with the Bermuda all-rounder confident of carrying his stellar form into the new season. Leverock emerged as Bermuda’s star performer at the Men’s ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last […]

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Public being given chance to question next college president

April 12, 2023

The public will have a second opportunity to meet the next president of the Bermuda College at a public forum tomorrow.
The College’s Board of Governors has shortlisted two candidates for the post, To…

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WindReach Appoints James Dockeray To Board

April 12, 2023

The Directors of WindReach have announced the appointment of James Dockeray to the Board. A spokesperson said, “The charity provides therapeutic programming to enrich the quality of life for those with complex support needs. “Mr Dockeray is a Partner at EY Bermuda. He joined EY in 1999 and spent a decade with the accounting firm […]

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Environmental Action Youth Engagement Portal

April 12, 2023

“As the future leaders of Bermuda and the world, it is vital that our youth understand and are involved in choosing the path we take,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban. “To encourage all youth to actively participate in protecting and improving our environment and the well-being of our people, the Ministry of Home […]

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Road Closure For Warwick Academy Fun Run

April 12, 2023

The Ministry of Public Works advised “that there will be a road closure for Morgan’s Road & a portion of Harbour Road in Warwick for the Warwick Academy 5K Fun Run & Walk.” A Government spokesperson said, “Morgan’s Road will be closed from Warwick Academy exit near Middle Road until Harbour Road. Harbour Road will […]

Mikle Dill stars in first bodybuilding show

April 12, 2023

Mikle Dill has already received vindication over his decision to quit rugby in pursuit of a bodybuilding career after surpassing expectations in his maiden show.
Having taken the difficult decision to…

AI holds lots of promise, but also a dark side

April 12, 2023

Emerging artificial intelligence technology such as ChatGPT could hold many benefits for society, but could also pose a threat to personal privacy, according to panellists at the International Tech Su…

Summit told the next crypto market bull run is under way

April 12, 2023

Prices of cryptocurrency may be down from their all-time highs but the next bull run has already begun, a panellist told an audience at the fourth annual International Tech Summit at the Hamilton Prin…

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Easter Bunny On Scooter

April 12, 2023

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Easter bunny delivering Easter eggs around the island while riding a pink scooter. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or […]

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Old Horizontal Cash To Be Retired This Year

April 12, 2023

The old horizontal bank notes will be retiring and “will no longer have value as a legal tender after 31 December 2023.” The Government posted the graphic online below, saying, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority advises all Bermuda residents that the use of horizontal cash will be retiring and will no longer have value as a […]

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Jahlil Kumar Wins Lyrico Steede Award In UK

April 12, 2023

A teenager living in Nottingham, England, has been recognised with an award for turning his life around after realising he could end up in prison. Jahlil Kumar, 15, has been awarded the Lyrico Steede Award – named after the Bermudian teenager murdered in Bulwell, Nottingham, in 2018. A report on the Nottinghamshire Police website said […]