Archive for December, 2017
Video & Photos: ‘Norwegian Escape’ To Visit
The Norwegian Escape is set to make her inaugural call to Bermuda in April 2018, with the cruise ship scheduled to make 22 calls to Bermuda through the year, and according to the recently released 2018 cruise ship schedule, it will be carrying an estimated 6,000 passengers and crew members for each visit. Built in 2015, the 1,069 foot long ship features... Read more of this article
UK Passports To Have Blue Covers After Brexit
The covers of UK passports will be returning to blue after the UK leaves the European Union, British officials have announced. The UK Government website said, “After Brexit, the UK travel document will no longer be required to conform to EU standards. So in a move to symbolise our national identity, the cover will be changing from the standard... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Continue In Orange Bowl
The 2017 Junior Orange Bowl Sailing Regatta continued in Florida, with Bermuda sailors putting in yet another day of strong performances. In the Laser Fleet, Benn Smith moved up four places from his starting position of 10th, this after winning the first race of the day and then finished 9th in the second, Smith came off the water in 6th place with... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
The Norwegian Escape is set to make her inaugural call to Bermuda in April, Bermuda welcomes seven new Royal Yachting Association Senior Instructors, Bermuda Football Association presented laptop computers to their clubs, Jonte Smith scored for Lewes FC in their 2-0 victory against Hastings, UK passports will be returning to blue after Brexit, and... Read more of this article
Cricket: Delray Rawlins Numbers Thus Far
With the Australian season at the halfway mark, take a look at Bermudian cricketer’s Delray Rawlins numbers thus far. Playing in three different competitions, Rawlins has scored a total of 283 runs. Rawlins has had 7 innings in the Kingsgrove Sports Twenty20 Cup in which he finished as the Man of the Match in the Final, Rawlins scored 125 runs... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 28 2017
December 28 saw 10,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $30,000.00 BD. 10,000 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $3.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,204.19, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
Murphy Competes In Skiing Event In Turkey
Bermuda Winter Olympian Tucker Murphy was back in action competing in the Kandilli / Erzurum Cross Country Skiing event in Turkey. Murphy competed in the FIS – Men’s 15 km F Race finished 14th clocking a time of 42.49.9. Murphy finished 6:49.6 behind the winner Damir Rastic from the Republic of Serbia who clocked 36.00.3, Omer Aycicek from... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 28 ZBM Evening News
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 Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday December 29
Friday, December 29 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and sunset will be at 5.22pm. High tide will be at 4.48am and 5.00pm, while low tide will be... Read more of this article
Young Musicians To Open Bermuda Festival
In just two weeks time, the 2018 Bermuda Festival will open with three local youth bands and three soloists competing for two performance slots in the renowned celebration of performing arts. Parents and friends of the ensembles – the Bermuda School of Music’s senior violinists, Brothers in Music and the Sax Duet – and soloists Shardae Lee, Skye... Read more of this article
9-Year-Old Fan Thrilled With Flora Duffy Poster
A 9-year-old budding triathlete from England who listed a Flora Duffy poster at the top of her Christmas wishlist was thrilled to a receive exactly what she wanted; with the reigning world champion taking the time to personally send Matilda the gift. Matilda Herries — whose Twitter bio indicates she is 9-years-old and from Nottingham, UK – ... Read more of this article
74-Year-Old Taxi Driver Arrested After Crash
A 74-year-old taxi driver was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired following a collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a report of a collision that took place at 8:57pm on North Shore Road in Devonshire. It appears that a Taxi Driver lost control of his vehicle and collided with... Read more of this article
