Archive for March, 2018

Photos & Videos: Crucifixion Reenactment

[Updated with photos] Congregations from the St. George’s churches marked today’s [March 30] Good Friday holiday by staging their annual reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion. Crowds of onlookers turned up for the event, which recreates Jesus’ Walk to Calvary for his crucifixion and encompassed areas including the Unfinished Church and historic... Read more of this article

Local Designers Selected For Fashion Festival

The 2018 Bermuda Fashion Festival is set to be held from July 8 to July 14, with local designers Chineza Augustus, Christine Jones, Desiree Riley, Charda Simons, Nicola Lucas, Shantia Seymour, and Taijhaun Hollis to be featured. A spokesperson said, “Each year the Festival showcases collections of local designers, many of whom have never seen... Read more of this article

Photos: PHC Hold Good Friday Run & Walk

[Updated] Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] hosted their annual Good Friday Run & Walk race this morning [March 30] in Warwick, with fitness enthusiasts of all ages starting the holiday off by taking part in the event. We will update with the results as able, and in the meantime you can you can view our live updates of Good Friday here, and all our... Read more of this article

Live Updates & Video: Good Friday Celebrations

[Updating] Events are slated to take place from east to west today [March 30] as Bermuda celebrates the annual Good Friday holiday. As the festivities take place across the island, we will provide updates and live video as able, and if you have any footage to share please feel free to email info@bernews.com! In the meantime, you can view all our coverage... Read more of this article

Bake Sale To Support Bermuda Netball Team

The Senior National Squad are currently preparing for the AFNA 2018 Netball World Cup Qualifiers, being held in Barbados August 2018, with the U19 Squad preparing for the Canadian Developmental U19 Series in July 2018. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Netball Association is on the move! The BNA National Program is in full swing with our Senior,... Read more of this article

Butterfield Completes Acquisition Of GTS

The Bank of Butterfield has completed the acquisition of the Deutsche Bank Global Trust Solutions business [excluding US operations]. Former GTS employees and accounts have successfully transitioned to Butterfield and all trust and fiduciary services for former GTS clients will be conducted from Butterfield locations in the Cayman Islands, Guernsey,... Read more of this article

Premier David Burt’s Easter Message

[Easter message from Premier David Burt] Easter is a time of renewed hope and optimism firmly rooted in the Christian tradition. As Bermudians we look forward to the warmer weather of spring and summer, and see that promise of new life in our children and families as we enjoy those local traditions that have come to be a part of this celebration. This... Read more of this article

Video: March 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash

59 primary school students earned basic coding certificates, Skyport advises on restrictions for kite flying surrounding the airport, school students ‘Pass the Baton’, police confirmed they are in the process of “recording the full facts” following allegations about former AG Trevor Moniz, Condolence Book available for signing... Read more of this article

Video: “Taking Off” On Fun Facts About Airport

Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this week’s video highlighting some fun facts about the project. During the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As the months pass, the site of the new airport terminal literally comes to life.... Read more of this article

Age Concern Health Checks Anniversary

Age Concern Bermuda officially launched its Health Check program over a year ago in partnership with host the Chubb Charitable Foundation. A spokesperson said, “Health Check participants, aged 50 and older have been guided by health professionals through a series of health screening conducted throughout the island, that include an initial assessment/history;... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 29 2018

March 29 saw 5,884 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $38,316.00 BD. 5,500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 2.6% at $3.90 per share, while another 384 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 12.7% at $44.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,491.23, up 9.91% on the day. There were... Read more of this article

Video: BTUC Special Convention Gets Underway

The Bermuda Trade Union Congress hosted the opening ceremony of their Special Convention this morning [March 29], with the event featuring Bermuda’s Dynamic Debaters taking on the topic of youth unemployment. Participants in the debate included Tierrai Tull, Robert Thomas, Christopher Jackson, Elias Baia, Raina de Fontes, Kal-Shae Matthews, Matthew... Read more of this article