Archive for February, 2021

February 2021: 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 and on social media seven days a week. Always popular, February’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Feb 28th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that students from St David’s Primary School shared positive messages with morning commuters, swimmer Madelyn Moore won gold medals at the Western Athletic Conference Championships in Utah, Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City and 1,215 lionfish were caught during the annual Winter Lionfish Derby were all some of the positive news stories from... Read more of this article

New Murder Mystery Book Based On The Island

A newly published book by author Daisy White entitled Murder on the Islandy is now available, with the story revolving around a woman that relocates to Bermuda. The book description says, “Death is on the horizon. “When recently divorced Chloe Canton is gifted her grandmother’s house in Bermuda in her will, it seems a perfect time for a fresh... Read more of this article

Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For February 2021

FDA Authorizes Johnson Single Shot Vaccine

Johnson & Johnson today [Feb 27] announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] has issued Emergency Use Authorization for its single-dose Covid-19 vaccine. “This decision was based on the totality of scientific evidence, including data from the Phase 3 ENSEMBLE study that demonstrated the vaccine was 85 percent effective in preventing... Read more of this article

McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett: Black History Essay

[Written by Warwick Academy student McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, the second place winner of the Conyers Black History Month Essay Competition] The Cambridge English Dictionary defines a heroine as a woman who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great. When I think of a black heroine of Bermuda’s legal system, Dame... Read more of this article

Regiment ‘Blank Firing’ Exercise Tonight

The Royal Bermuda Regiment has advised that they will be “conducting a blank firing exercise at Hog Bay Park in Sandys” tonight [Feb 27] so “any reports of gunshots this evening can likely be attributed to this exercise.” A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Regiment is conducting a blank firing exercise at... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday February 28

Sunday, February 28th is expected to see sunny periods, a few showers about, more likely at night, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.48am and sunset will be at 6.15pm. High... Read more of this article

GDP Decline Of 5.9% For 2020 Third Quarter

According to the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] report from the Department of Statistics, during the third quarter 2020, GDP at “constant prices was estimated at $1,437.0 million, decreasing 5.9% year-over-year.” Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “After adjusting for inflation, the GDP in constant prices for the... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: African Cultural Marketplace

[Updated with video] The Mobile African Foundation Timeline Exhibit is being held at the Bermuda Society of Arts until March 9th, and today [Feb 27] the Ashay U Community hosted an African Cultural Marketplace at the exhibit, featuring books, African clothing, jewelry, pillows and refreshments and more. The African Foundation Timeline was created by... Read more of this article

Video: Nahki Wells Scores Again For Bristol City

[Updated with video] Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they played to a 3 – 1 victory over Swansea City today [Feb 27], marking the second goal the Bermudian footballer has scored this week. The club’s match report said, “Nigel Pearson guided his side to three points on his managerial debut with the club, as the Robins fought from behind... Read more of this article

Governor & Deputy Governor Receive 2nd Dose

Governor Rena Lalgie and Deputy Governor Alison Crocket received their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this morning [Feb 27] at the Bermuda College. Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “This morning the Governor and Deputy Governor received their second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination with the Department of Health at the Bermuda... Read more of this article