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Chamber President Urges Proactive Measures

Chamber President Urges Proactive Measures

[Written by Don Burgess] In the face of a surge in robberies targeting businesses in Bermuda, Marico Thomas, President of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce and owner of the Four Star chain, advocates for proactive and non-violent security measures. Mr. Thomas’s call to action comes after his own businesses were struck twice by robbers, marking a... Read more of this article

Marico Thomas On Robberies, Safety & More

Marico Thomas On Robberies, Safety & More

[Written by Don Burgess] Marico Thomas, the owner of the popular Four Star and Food Hub chains, is grappling with a recent crime wave that has hit his restaurants twice within two weeks, which he describes as “an unprecedented situation.” The crime in Bermuda, particularly in the capital city of Hamilton, has put local businesses on high... Read more of this article

Video: Road Closed Due To Collapsed Wall

Video: Road Closed Due To Collapsed Wall

[Updated] There has been a “wall collapse on Middle Road, just east of Flatts Post Office,” this afternoon [Nov 19] the police have confirmed. The Bermuda Police Service posted on X/Twitter saying, “Good afternoon all. There has been a wall collapse on Middle Road, just east of Flatts Post Office. The roadway is now blocked. All traffic... Read more of this article

History: Bermuda’s Pan Am Game Medalists

History: Bermuda’s Pan Am Game Medalists

[Written by Don Burgess] Conor White’s bronze medal upped Bermuda’s medal count to 10 in the history of the Pan Am Games. He becomes the first cyclist to reach the podium, and made cycling just the fifth sport Bermuda has medaled in. Bermuda has brought home medals in sailing five times, and equestrian twice. Malcom Smith is the only Bermudian... Read more of this article

Road Being Repaired After Waterpipe Leak

Road Being Repaired After Waterpipe Leak

[Written by Don Burgess] A waterpipe leak in the Shelly Bay sinkhole caused the road to be repaired twice in the past week. The hole on North Shore Road across from Shelly Bay Park previously had two metal plates covering it. Last week, it was repaired with asphalt, but on Friday, water could be seen bubbling out of a hole near the fixed roadwork. On... Read more of this article

More Repairs Needed On Shelly Bay Road

More Repairs Needed On Shelly Bay Road

[Written by Don Burgess] A sinkhole that was repaired last week must be repaired again after metal plates were placed on top of the hole. The sinkhole on North Shore Road across from Shelly Bay Park previously had two metal plates covering it. Last week it was repaired with asphalt, but on Friday, water could be seen bubbling out of a hole near the... Read more of this article

Video: BEDC’s Student Entrepreneur Program

Video: BEDC’s Student Entrepreneur Program

[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda’s young entrepreneurs gathered on the lawn of City Hall last Friday to promote their businesses to the public. The BEDC’s Summer Student Entrepreneur Program [SSEP] helps young entrepreneurs bring their passions to life with some coaching and cash. The launch event allowed the teens to showcase their products and... Read more of this article

Bermuda Not Included In Top Islands List

Bermuda Not Included In Top Islands List

[Written by Don Burgess] For the first time in eight years, Bermuda failed to make Travel & Leisure’s Top 25 Islands list for the region. Dominica was declared the winner of T & L’s The 25 Best Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas with a score of 93.66. Islands were rated on five categories: Natural attractions and beaches,... Read more of this article

More Potholes Emerge Following Rainfall

More Potholes Emerge Following Rainfall

[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda’s record-setting rainfall continues to take a toll on the island’s roads. Yesterday saw several potholes emerge, with one of the largest being near Christ Anglican Church Devonshire where an orange cone had to be placed in it so motorists could avoid it and damage to their vehicles. Just before the Bermuda Day holiday,... Read more of this article

Kastle Returns Home To Record Latest Video

Kastle Returns Home To Record Latest Video

[Written by Don Burgess] Kaelyn Kastle, who boasts more than 2.9 million followers on TikTok, returned to Bermuda earlier this month to record her latest video. In an interview with Bernews, Kastle revealed that the song is a remixed version of “Turn Me On” by Kevin Lyttle, with permission from the artist. The reworked track is titled “Turn... Read more of this article

Govt Repairs Roads On Bermuda Day Route

Govt Repairs Roads On Bermuda Day Route

[Written by Don Burgess] The government has swung into quick action to make temporary repairs to fix the roads ahead of Friday’s Bermuda Day festivities. A deluge of rain hammered the island this week, leaving a multitude of potholes scattered across the roads. Works & Engineering were working from St. George’s to Bernard Park to ensure the... Read more of this article

Number Of Births Continued To Decline In 2022

Number Of Births Continued To Decline In 2022

[Written by Don Burgess + Updated] Bermuda’s number of births continued to decline in 2022. Government confirmed there were just 479 births, which broke the previously recorded low of 494 from 2021. This was a decline of 2.6% for 2022. This trend was predicted in Bermuda’s Population Projections 2016-2026 which stated that there will be a “natural... Read more of this article

Tributes Paid To Veteran Journalist Bryan Darby

Tributes Paid To Veteran Journalist Bryan Darby

[Written by Don Burgess] The late Bryan Darby had tributes paid to him by colleagues and others in the journalism community. In his later years, Mr Darby was known for his long tenure at VSB, which stretched more than two decades, but he also worked at the Royal Gazette, Mid Ocean News, ZBM, and ZFB. Cathy Stovell, who worked alongside Mr Darby at... Read more of this article

Photos: Protest On Food Prices In Bermuda

Photos: Protest On Food Prices In Bermuda

[Written by Don Burgess] It may be Valentine’s Day, but a community group has no love for the high food prices in Bermuda. One and a Half Bags started their protest by the MarketPlace in Hamilton today, but that will not be the last store the group will be at to express concern about food prices. Protest signs included “The Lord Giveth, merchants... Read more of this article

Bermudian Sings In Paramount Super Bowl Ad

Bermudian Sings In Paramount Super Bowl Ad

[Written by Don Burgess] Super Bowl? Super voices! A Bermudian and his wife have their singing talent showcased in a $7,000,000 ad that will air during the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chief’s Super Bowl today. Chris West and his wife Deni Hlavinka’s voices can be heard during Paramount Plus’ commercial featuring Sylvester Stallone. The... Read more of this article

Lauren Allen Releases “An Itch To Fish” Book

Lauren Allen Releases “An Itch To Fish” Book

[Written by Don Burgess] Treasured memories of fishing with her father, Richard, led Lauren Allen to write a children’s book about her experiences. She started working on An Itch to Fish one year ago with help from the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation summer programme. Ms. Allen, 24, said, “It was inspired by fishing trips that I’ve gone... Read more of this article