Archive for December, 2022

Canadian Media Feature Johnny Barnes Statue

A Guelph, Ontario news outlet has featured the late Johnny Barnes in an article highlighting a statue of the well-loved Bermudian at an area school. The GuelphToday website said, “Around this time seven years ago, a statue of a waving man appeared on the lawn of Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute, flanked between two benches and facing Paisley... Read more of this article

Snooker: Mouchette Ends Year As Point Leader

Trevor Mouchette of the Queens Club Knights will end the year as the island’s snooker point leader with 598. Hilton Brown from the BAA Rhinos is in second with 585 points, and Mark Iris from Bermuda Breeze is in third with 576 points. Top 10 Players 598 Trevor Mouchette – Queens Club Knights 585 Hilton Brown – BAA Rhinos 576 Mark Iris... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 30 2022

December 30 saw 500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $16,000.00 BD. 500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 5.9% at $32.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,317.69, down 4.42% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 67 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF],... Read more of this article

King’s New Year’s Honours List Revealed

King Charles III has recognized a number of Bermudians in his annual New Year’s Honours List, with Sheelagh Cooper, Captain Alvin Harvey, Dr. Myra Virgil, Leon “Sparky” Place, and Linda Fox-Tailford all being honoured for their contributions. A spokesperson said, “His Majesty The King, Charles III, has recognised the following individuals... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: Dec 30 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

5,116 Payroll Tax Rebate Applications Received

The Ministry of Finance received “5,116 applications, and 3,625 persons have already been paid for a total of approximately $700,000,” the Ministry advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The closing date for workers to apply for the payroll tax rebate was December 15th 2022. The payroll tax rebate was available for eligible persons... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday December 31

Saturday, December 31 is expected to see sunny periods with increasing cloud towards evening, 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 SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at 5.24pm. High tide... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 78-Year-Old Man

The police have confirmed the death of a 78-year-old male pedestrian, noting the sad news that it marks the 11th road traffic fatality for the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded its 11th road fatality for the year with the passing of the 78-year-old male pedestrian who sustained serious head injuries in a collision with... Read more of this article

“Delays In Collecting Garbage This Weekend”

The Ministry of Public Works Waste Management Section is advising residents that as of today [Dec 30], it is “currently experiencing delays in collecting garbage this weekend due to mechanical failures in several collections vehicles.” A Government spokesperson said, “Mechanical crews are scheduled to work through the night to restore... Read more of this article

Young People Invited To Join RBR Junior Leaders

Young people are invited to join the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Junior Leaders to “help develop self-reliance, initiative and teamwork skills.” Captain Gavin Rayner, commandant of the youth programme, believes that ideally it would have up to 50 in its ranks so that more seasoned members could further expand their duties.” He explained:... Read more of this article

Slideshow: 2022 Bermuda Good News Covers

As a reminder of the many good news stories that the island produced throughout 2022, the slideshow below highlights Bernews’ good news video covers from the past year, with stories including sports, community activities, charitable work, and much more. From major achievements in fields such as as academics and entertainment, to Bermudian athletes... Read more of this article