
The cost of the St. George’s Marina Development will increase from $2.7 million to just over $4 million and the scheduled completion date of June 2022 has been extended to December 2022, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, with the Minister noting that “the budgetary increase is significant and reflects both the current inflationary... Read more of this article

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad.The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available:Related Stories30 Minute Video: May 19... Read more of this article

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] today announced the appointment of Jennifer L. Phillips, an established entrepreneur with expertise in the local arts, entertainment, and culture scene, to its board.
Ms Phillips will join other newly appointed board members including Shiona Turini, Bushara K. Bushara, and Carol Blaser, who were selected for the role... Read more of this article

“In Bermuda, a decline in annual health examinations and preventive care, which reduce the risk of disease, was also evident during this current pandemic,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that “we must reverse the delays in seeking care that may have become normalised over the past two years.”
Speaking in the House... Read more of this article

Legislation to create a regulatory sandbox will “allow innovators in the energy sector both the physical and legislative space to carry out their development and testing of technologies,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said.
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 20] the Minister said, “Today I am tabling the Bill entitled... Read more of this article

The City of Hamilton provided information on their trash collection schedule during the Bermuda Day Weekend, and also reminded parade spectators to ensure that after the event they take all their trash away with them, noted that barbeques are not permitted on City sidewalks and warned that any “spray paint that is used will be removed prior... Read more of this article

Since April 4, Bermuda has received 27 cruise ship calls with approximately 45,600 passengers visiting our shores and the estimated revenue generated so far for government taxes is $4 million and passenger spending is $10.2 million, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said.
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 20], Minister Scott said, “Since... Read more of this article

Police have confirmed that last night they received 911 calls reporting several gunshots in Pembroke, and police “were informed two individuals on a motorcycle were chasing another person” and “one of the individuals on the bike was said to have been discharging a firearm as the chase continued.”A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article

[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [May 20] and the statements scheduled to be delivered include the Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2021, Keeping Our Promise to Deliver Relief to Bermuda’s Taxpayers, Tabling of Amendments to the Electricity Act 2016 to Create a Regulatory ‘Sandbox’, Road Safety... Read more of this article

Bermuda sailors began competing in the first-ever SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series races in Grandson, Switzerland, with the team finishing third during the first day of action.
Two groups battled on the water but shifty wind conditions allowed only one race per group to go. SSL Team Puerto Rico made history by becoming the first-ever SSL Gold Cup... Read more of this article

[Opinion column written by MP Neville Tyrrell]
For years Bermuda has been known as the “Isle of No”, when it comes to enhancing our tourism product and offering new and innovative services and experiences to our visitors. Whenever someone tries to develop something new or different, it is often shot down, attacked, and usually stopped dead... Read more of this article

A new website — which is highly informative, useful and very well designed — has been launched, with BermudaLunchBox.com created by a team of talented and tech savvy Berkeley Institute students.
The class, led by teacher Diamond Outerbridge, said the initiative was to “help support food security on the island.” with the twenty... Read more of this article

House of Assembly in session today, Central Bus Terminal Kiosk reduced hours, Ravi Cannonier-Watson to perform in front of Queen, Berkeley students launch local food website, new vaccination stats released, 2022 Bermuda College graduation, porch restoration event with free food tasting, Nikki Bascome ‘in a zone’ preparing for fight, TLC offers thanks... Read more of this article
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[Updated] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Khalid Warner-Smith.
A police spokesperson said, “He was last seen at Kilderry Lane, Smiths, on Wednesday 18th May 2022. When last seen he was wearing green shorts, and possibly a black top.
“Mr. Warner-Smith is described as brown complexioned, slim built,... Read more of this article

Shadow Minister of Works & Engineering Craig Cannonier and Senator Douglas De Couto will be joining Bernews this evening [May 19] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, where they will be discussing the Fairmont Southampton Act, tourism and more.The live video replay is belowRelated StoriesVideo: Minister Peets... Read more of this article

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad.The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available:Related Stories30 Minute Video: May 20... Read more of this article

[Written by Stephen Wright]
Ravi Cannonier-Watson, by admission, was not the most talkative child.
It was through the medium of dance, arguably the most natural and human form of expression, that the Bermudian conveyed his emotions and thoughts via movements and body language.
Cannonier-Watson, who is now 17, has the opportunity to ‘communicate’... Read more of this article

The public is invited to watch as the “porch is being rebuilt at one of Bermuda’s heritage sites, the old Pub On The Square in St. Georges,” with free food tastings by Freddies Buffet and Glaze Bakery.
A spokesperson said, “The restoration will start this weekend and last for approximately 2 weeks. Everyone is welcome to watch from a... Read more of this article