Archive for November, 2023

Schedule Lists 189 Cruise Ship Visits In 2024

The Bermuda cruise ship schedule has been released for 2024, listing 189 total calls, consisting of 100 regular callers and 89 occasional callers. As far as the regular callers, the “Vision of the Seas” is expected to dock in Bermuda 19 times over the course of the year, while the “Liberty of the Seas” will grace the island’s... Read more of this article

UK Territories Citizens Exempt From UK ETA

The UK Home Office has confirmed that British Overseas Territories Citizens [BOTC] are exempt from the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation [ETA] scheme in the same way that British Citizen passport holders are exempt, the Bermuda Government confirmed today, adding that “as is currently the case, when visiting the UK, BOTCs can travel to... Read more of this article

ICO Issues Decision On Police Service

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 40/2023 in regards to the Bermuda Police Service. A spokesperson said, “On 23 November 2023, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 40/2023, Bermuda Police Service. “The Applicant had made a Public Access to Information request to the BPS for records related... Read more of this article

Bermuda Is Love ‘ZeroHunger’ Campaign

This December, Bermuda Is Love is launching the #ZeroHunger Campaign, in collaboration with various feeding programmes, charities, farmers, and human rights activists, to “advocate for the right to food and the elimination of hunger in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “We are also urging government to help end food poverty by delivering... Read more of this article

Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For November 2023

Photos, Video & 360: 2023 WOMB Vendors Market

WOMB Bermuda held their 5th annual vendors market last night [Nov 29] at BAA, featuring dozens of women-owned businesses offering a wide array of products. Stephanie Lee, WOMB Facilitator and Market Organizer, told Bernews the market featured around 40 vendors, and said if you missed this event, it will be held again next year, saying “when you... Read more of this article

Bowling: Apache, Navaho & Commanche Win

Warriors Bowling League action continued, with Apache defeating Mohican 4-0, Navaho defeating Blackfoot 3-1 and Commanche defeating Kickapoo 4-0. Standings Kickapoo 32 Blackfoot 27 1/2 Commanche 24 1/2 Navaho 22 1/2 Apache 21 1/2 Mohican 16 Last weeks results Mohican 0 Apache 4 Blackfoot 1 Navaho 3 Kickapoo 0` Commanche 4 Team Team Scratch Game:... Read more of this article

PHC Zebras Advance In Friendship Trophy

The PHC Zebras advanced to the quarter-finals of the Friendship Trophy following their 4 – 0 win over the Dandy Town Hornets at the PHC Stadium. Kadeem Abraham gave the PHC Zebras the lead in the 15th minute, Enrique Russell doubled the lead when he converted a penalty in the 32nd minute, and they would take that 2 – 0 lead to the break. In the... Read more of this article

Turkey Trot Run/Walk This Sunday

The annual 8K Turkey Trot Run/Walk will take place on Sunday [Dec 3]. A spokesperson said, “Swan’s Running Club is excited to announce the much-anticipated Annual 8K Turkey Trot Run/Walk, sponsored by Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center. The festive event is set to take place on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, starting at 8:00 AM on the... Read more of this article

Photos: Artex Staff Visit Seniors Homes

On Giving Tuesday, which took place on November 28, over 80 Artex employees in Bermuda dedicated their time to visiting six rest homes across the island, engaging in various activities. A spokesperson said, “More than 80 Artex employees in Bermuda visited six rest homes across the Island as part of Giving Tuesday on 28 November. Employees spent... Read more of this article

17 Goals Scored In Ball Hockey Double Header

A total of 17 goals were scored in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey Federation action at the PCC Hockey Rink. BDA Spirits 4 Appleby 8 In the opener, Appleby defeated BDA Spirits 8 – 4. Appleby jumped out to a 4 – 0 lead in the first period with two goals from Marcel Bouwens, and single strikes from Andrew Kuzma, and Shannon Gosse. BDA Spirits... Read more of this article

Saltus Wins BSSF Middle School Volleyball Title

Saltus Grammar School defeated Mount Saint Agnes Academy in straight sets to win the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Middle School Boys volleyball tournament inside the MSA Gymnasium. Saltus defeated MSA Blue 25-12 25-18 to win the gold medal. Saltus defeated the Whitney Institute 25-20 in their semi-final, while MSA Blue defeated Warwick Academy... Read more of this article