Archive for December, 2022

BHB: Two Long Term Care Units Quarantined

[Updated] Bermuda Hospitals Board confirmed that “two of its long term care units are being quarantined due to a number of positive Covid test results in the resident population.” A spokesperson said, “Family members are being contacted and visitation has been paused until the quarantine is lifted. Anyone who is thinking of visiting... Read more of this article

Update On Restricted & Closed Job Categories

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is advising the public of changes to the closed and restricted job categories, effective from January 1st, 2023, for five months. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Labour will extend the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories for five months, ending May 31st,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sailors Begin Orange Bowl Regatta

Six Bermuda sailors began competing in the 2022 Tuuci Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta in Florida. A total of 215 sailors are battling it out in the Optimist Fleet, Trystan Hocking is leading the Bermuda fleet with 57 points, and is in 47th place. Hocking had finishes of 13th, 16th, and 28th. The next Bermuda sailor in the fleet is Dylan Menzies... Read more of this article

Christmas Frogs, Feathers, Onions, Coral Reefs

Bermuda tree frogs, peacock feather Christmas trees, Bermuda Onion Christmas decorations and Christmas coral reefs are featured in this month’s virtual art photo galleries from our network site ForeverBermuda.com, with the recently launched series designed to creatively highlight Bermudian culture and heritage, with this month’s themes all... Read more of this article

MarketPlace New Year’s Holiday Store Hours

The MarketPlace has provided information about their opening hours during the New Year’s holiday. Saturday, December 31 - All stores open 7am – 7pm Sunday, January 1 – New Year’s Day – Closed Monday, January 2 – Shelly Bay, Heron Bay, and Modern Mart open – 9am to 6pm Tuesday, January 3 – Open regular store... Read more of this article

Football: Paget Lions & PHC Zebras Win

Paget Lions and PHC Zebras both claimed victories in the Shield & Friendship semi-finals. Shield Semi-Final: Paget Lions 4 – St. David’s 0 The Paget Lions advanced to the Shield final following their 4 – 0 win over St. David’s at the Bernard Park. Dion Stovell gave the Paget Lions the lead in the 14th minute; taking a pass from Antwan... Read more of this article

Traffic Delays On Middle Road, Southampton

Traffic delays are expected this morning [Dec 28] in the Middle Road Southampton area, by Five Star Island, due to the “partial collapse of an embankment.” A police spokesperson said, “Due to heavy rain, a partial collapse of an embankment along Middle Road Southampton, in the area of Five Star Island, has cause the westbound lane... Read more of this article

Video: Dec 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Gombeys celebrate holiday, traffic delays on Middle Road, Southampton this morning, Dame Flora Duffy’s triathlon journey, Yushae DeSilva-Andrade ‘excited’ to be in world top 10, Extravaganza’s NYE celebration in Hamilton, Scott Barnes looking to end year well in Daytona and Wallpaper Wednesday features Christmas light reflections are some... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Festive Light Reflection

The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Christmas lights reflecting on the water in St George’s. The image is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Gombeys Celebrate Holiday

[Updated with video] The Gombeys traditionally travel the island on Boxing Day to help celebrate Christmas, and while Mother Nature was less than cooperative with the rain affecting plans on both Boxing Day and today, the Gombeys were out to celebrate the festive season, and we caught up with the Warwick Gombeys this afternoon [Dec 27] as they made... Read more of this article

CBC: Island Woman Among Stranded Travelers

Valerie Adams “is one of countless passengers who have had their travel plans disrupted following a major winter storm that parts of southwestern Ontario are still recovering from,” according to a story in the CBC. The CBC story said, “What was supposed to be a layover at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport turned out to be days of chaos... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Wednesday December 28

Wednesday, December 28 is expected to see another cloudy start with rain/showers, clearing later, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and sunset will be at 5.22pm.... Read more of this article