Archive for December, 2019
Bermuda Sailors Continue Regatta In Miami
Fourteen Bermuda sailors continued competing at the Orange Bowl International Youth Sailing Regatta in Miami, Florida. Pharaoh Benevides leads the Bermuda sailors in the Optimist Green Fleet with 167 net points and is in 18th place. Oliver Soares fell seven places and is in 20th with 179 net points, while Cody Rans moved up nine spots to end the day... Read more of this article
Police Commissioner’s End Of Year Message
[End of year message from Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley] As the year closes, I reflect on 12 months of hard work and success achieved by the officers and staff of the Bermuda Police Service. I am also pleased that there are lesser times I am referred to as the ‘new commissioner,’ not least as I have made Bermuda my home as much as my work... Read more of this article
“PLP Welcomes Reduction In Electricity Bills”
The PLP said they welcomed the “reduction in electricity bills” as “beginning in January 2020, 95% of Bermudian families will see a reduction in their energy bills.” “This holiday season, we are committed to focusing on the sure and steady progress we’re making for Bermudian policies,” said Acting Leader Walter... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Two tourists fined for not paying bill, 36-year-old man denies sexual assault, police ask people to please not pass video clips of fatal shooting on, PLP said they welcome the reduction in electricity bills, public invited to plant trees to start New Year, and Bermuda sailors continue Orange Bowl Regatta are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
December 2019: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters, on social media, and in our app seven days a week. Always popular, December’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday December 30
Monday, December 30 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will be at 5:19pm. High tide will be at 11:00am and 11:27pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
Alicia Zuill Women’s Football Tournament
The Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field came to life as over 70 female footballers took part in the Alicia Zuill Women’s Football Tournament. In the end the Flo’s Legends defeated the Sylvia All-Stars 4 – 0; Golden Boot Winner Nia Christopher led the Flo’s Legends with a hat-trick, while tournament MVP Katherine Bean Rosario added the other. Pool... Read more of this article
Police: Please Do Not Pass Video Clips On
Noting they are aware of videos circulating showing the “incident which claimed the life of Ronniko Burchall,” the police have urged people to not pass the videos on, and to contact the police or CrimeStoppers if you have information about the murder. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of two video clips... Read more of this article
Hill-Edwards Competes In Second Indoor Meet
Destini Hill-Edwards represented Franklin Pierce University Women’s Track & Field in another indoor track meet at the Joe Donahue Games Opener. Hill-Edwards ran a time of 26.76 in the women’s 200-meter dash, which landed her an 11th-place finish. She also finished in 13th-place in the women’s 60-meter dash, recording a time of 8.10 seconds. Related... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Continue Orange Bowl Regatta
The Orange Bowl International Youth Sailing Regatta continued in Miami, with fourteen Bermuda sailors once again taking to the waters. Oliver Soares leads the Bermuda sailors in the Optimist Green Fleet with 76 Net Points and is in 13th place, Pharaoh Benevides fell 16 places and is in 29th with 114 Net Points, while Cody Rans is 31st with 150 Net Points. Finbar... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Dec 29th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that one family in Bermuda received a very special Christmas gift with the birth of their son just after 11.00am on Christmas Day, the Chiko’s Smokey Rub Christmas event was held, East End Asphalt heavy equipment operator Clevaughn Darrell helped the Bermuda Motocross Club maintain its Southside Motocross Track for the 2019-2020 season, and police... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday December 29
Sunday, December 29 is expected to be partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and sunset will be at 5.22pm. High tide will be at 10.19am and 10.43pm, while... Read more of this article
