Archive for February, 2023

Video: Skyport Magic Mile Press Conference

[Written by Stephen Wright] Organisers of the Skyport Magic Mile say they are “on track” to set a new entry record for the annual junior race. As of yesterday, 525 participants had registered for the iconic race, with the organisers remaining confident of beating their previous best number of 1008 with four days to go before the race gets underway... Read more of this article

Video: February 28 Bernews Morning Newsflash

OBA Leader Cole Simons: ‘It was an error and I apologise’, Cash App gets BMA Digital Asset Licence, L&F Indemnity donate $50,000 to WindReach, Tyler Smith finishes 4th in South Africa Triathlon, Party Line BDA debuts audio guestbook service, Coralisle Group opens new pharmacy at Paget Plaza, Harbour Nights to be extended to 15 weeks,... Read more of this article

Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For February 2023

Toronto Sun Highlights Bermuda To Travelers

Canadian publication the Toronto Sun has featured the island in an article advising travelers to “lose the blues in Bermuda’s pink sand.” Toronto Sun story says, “Why suffer through the winter blues when you can be entirely in the pink? “As in sinking your toes into the pale pink sand next to the turquoise waters of Bermuda, a... Read more of this article

Lewis Continues Competing In Grand Prix

Jessica Lewis continued competing in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai. On the second day she competed in the T52/53 women’s 100m finals where she finished 5th clocking a time of 17.71, which followed after she raced to a 5th place finish in the T53 Women’s 800m final. Related Stories Lewis Competing In Swiss Championships Lewis Competing... Read more of this article

Field Hockey: Pink Robins Defeat Ravens

The lone Bermuda Field Hockey match at the National Sports Center saw the Pink Robins edge the Ravens 2 – 1. The Robins took the lead in the 4th minute when Mallory Towlson scored a field goal, the Robins lead was doubled in the 13th minute when Jennifer Hamilton scored from a penalty corner. The Ravens pulled a goal back in the 32nd minute when Megan... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 27 2023

February 27 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,533.66, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 67 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 5 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article

Pre-Recorded Child Evidence Used For First Time

“Pre-recorded child witness evidence was used, for the very first time in this jurisdiction, in a Supreme Court criminal trial,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said, explaining that the “child witness was never required to confront the defendant, nor was he/she obligated to testify in the intimidating court room setting in front... Read more of this article

Minister On ‘Integrated Agriculture Strategy’

The Integrated Agriculture Strategy – which “will assist with increasing domestic food production” — will now form part of the Government’s Economic Development Strategy, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, explaining that some of the priority initiatives include a Crop Innovation Study, identification of new land... Read more of this article

Lindo’s Race To Help Diabetes Awareness

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Lindo’s to Lindo’s Road Race will once again be raising awareness of diabetes and generating funds for the Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA] on Sunday [March 5]. The event, which features a 10k run, 4-mile competitive walk and 4-mile fun run/walk, starts at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick and finishes at Lindo’s... Read more of this article

Athletes Compete In Speed Capital Event

“Despite severely adverse conditions the 10 athletes who competed in the Speed Capital event did acquit themselves, their parents, and Bermuda proudly,” BNAA President Dr Freddie Evans said, In providing a recap, Dr Evans said, “Despite severely adverse conditions the 10 athletes who competed in the Speed Capital event did acquit themselves,... Read more of this article

Pinky’s Now Opens At 6am & Offers Breakfast

Pinky’s Drive Thru will now start opening at 6am and will be serving breakfast, offering burritos, oatmeal, coffee and pastries, with codfish & potatoes available on Saturdays. The company, which recently opened in Devonshire creating dozens of new jobs, said they will now be open from 6am to 7:30pm, Monday to Saturday, and noted that they added... Read more of this article