Archive for December, 2023
Weather Forecast For Friday December 29
Friday, December 29 is expected to be rain showers early with some sunshine later in the day, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F, and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 7:19am and sunset will be at 5:22pm. High... Read more of this article
Ministry On Water Disruptions In Bermuda
“We understand the inconvenience and frustration caused by the disruption of water services in these areas,” said Acting Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks, in response to issues with Government-owned water pipes. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is actively addressing and responding to a series of... Read more of this article
St George Unveils New Year’s Eve Party Lineup
The Corporation of St. George revealed the plans for their New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring local entertainment, vendors, the onion drop and more. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation is thrilled to reveal the line-up for the New Year’s Eve celebration in the Town. The entire town is aglow, parking has been strategically organized for... Read more of this article
Column: Adams On Ratings, Economy & More
[Column written by MP Jache Adams] I recognise how politics in Bermuda has a history of surfacing people’s biases, affiliations, and agendas and also recognise that quite often we lose sight of the message because of our opinion of the messenger which is why an independent assessment is so valuable. The people of Bermuda, regardless of their political... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Apartheid, People & More
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Christopher Famous] Seasons Greetings, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year to all. Yet another year has passed by. No doubt, some are reflecting on events passed and or planning on things to come. Less is More In reflection, there is something that I would like to share. For the last 12 years various local and regional... Read more of this article
Minister Lt/Col David Burch Plans To Retire
Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch plans to retire at the next General Election. In an interview with the BBC, Minister Burch said, “I was in the Class of 1998, so I have been doing this for 25 years. “I think most people know I love Jamaica and spend a fair amount of time there. Last year on Boxing Day, I was having breakfast and thinking... Read more of this article
Football: Devonshire Colts & PHC Zebras Win
Devonshire Colts and PHC Zebras both claimed victories in this weekend’s Friendship & Shield semi-finals football action. Shield Semi-Final Devonshire Colts 3 Boulevard Blazers 1 The Devonshire Colts came from behind and defeated the Boulevard Blazers 3 – 1 to advance to the Shield final at the Devonshire Recreation Club. Khiry Easton gave the... Read more of this article
TLF Opens 2024 Internship Program Applications
The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] announced the opening of applications for the 2024 TLF IT Mentoring Internship Program. A spokesperson said, “This prestigious program is aimed at addressing the ever-increasing challenges in the recruitment, development, and retention of high-quality staff within the technology industry. “The Technology... Read more of this article
15 Arrested For Various Offenses Over Holiday
A total of fifteen people were arrested for various offences between 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, and 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023. A police spokesperson said, “Worryingly, the majority of those arrested were for driving while impaired. In fact, seven persons were arrested for this offence. “The highest breathalysed reading... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Compete In Orange Bowl
The TUUCI Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta got underway in Florida, with Bermuda sailors in action. Evan Davis leads the Bermuda fleet in the optimist class, with 86 points, and is in 127th, Davis had finishes of 59th, and 27th. Aiden Mahoney is in 146th with 93 points, after finishes of 41st, and 52nd. With finishes of 50th, and 47th, sees Calypso... Read more of this article
Win Free Tickets To The 2023 TOAST Event
The annual TOAST event will be staged at Pier 6 on Sunday, December 31, featuring a range of entertainment to ring in the new year, with Bernews giving away three pairs of free tickets – a total of six – to the show. The first giveaway will be held on the Bernews Instagram page today [Dec 28], with a total of three giveaways to take place... Read more of this article
Princess Provides Dinner For BPS & BFRS
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club provided a Christmas dinner to the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS]. Hotel General Manager Tim Morrison, Director Of Operations Roydell Neverson, and Maintenance Manager, Rajendra Bala, laid out a buffet-style affair for personnel working on the holiday. Hamilton Princess... Read more of this article
