Archive for December, 2025

Maria Furtado On Christmas Nativity Display

[Written by Stephen Wright] Maria Furtado has been recreating a nativity scene at her home in Paget as part of a cherished tradition that began when she was a small child in the Azores. Since moving to Bermuda more than 30 years ago, Ms Furtado has carefully arranged and displayed the nativity throughout the Christmas season each year. The annual project... Read more of this article

Photos: 2025 Christmas Lights In Hamilton

Like much of the island, the City of Hamilton is decorated for the holiday season, with businesses and the Corporation of Hamilton showcasing their festive spirit through lights and decorations to mark Christmas. You can view all our coverage of Christmas here, all our coverage of Christmas decorations here, and more than 400 videos from Christmas... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Christmas Lights In West End

The West End is showcasing its festive spirit this Christmas season, with colourful lights adorning trees, buildings and public spaces. You can view all our coverage of Christmas here, all our coverage of Christmas decorations here, and more than 400 videos from Christmas celebrations over the years here on Bernews.TV. Related... Read more of this article

MEF Donates $3K To Jamaican Relief Fund

MEF Ltd has donated $3,000 to the Jamaican Hurricane Relief Fund following Hurricane Melissa, raised through a special Jamaican-themed brunch at Fourways Inn. A spokesperson said, “MEF Ltd – otherwise known as The Little Venice Group [LVG] – announced it made a donation of $3,000 to the Jamaican Hurricane Relief Fund following the... Read more of this article

Christmas Message From Premier David Burt

[Christmas message from Premier David Burt] Merry Christmas, Bermuda. This season invites us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the people who bring meaning and purpose to our lives. Christmas reminds us that the greatest gifts we share are not wrapped, purchased, or placed under a tree. They are found in our homes, our families, our faith, and in the... Read more of this article

Christmas Message From Opposition Leader

[Christmas message from Opposition Leader Robert King] Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. This is one of my favourite times of the year, as it is for many. Some of my most potent memories are rooted in Christmases past. As a six year old boy, I remember creeping into the kitchen when my mother made her famous pudding, so I could sneak an extra piece.... Read more of this article

Christmas Message From Governor Murdoch

[Christmas message from Governor Andrew Murdoch] It has been nearly a year since my arrival and swearing in as Governor. As Christmas lights sparkle across Bermuda, I am delighted to continue the tradition of recording a Christmas message and to share a few reflections on my first year as Governor. From the very first “Welcome to Bermuda, Governor,”... Read more of this article

Christmas Message From FDM’s Marc Bean

[Christmas message from Free Democratic Movement Leader Marc Bean] Christmas arrives not only as a celebration, but as a moment of reflection. Across Bermuda, as homes fill with light and families gather, this season invites us to remember what could—and should—truly bind us together as a people. The Christmas story reminds us that lasting change... Read more of this article

MP Linda Smith On Southlands Park Decision

OBA MP Linda Smith has expressed her approval of the decision taken by the National Parks Commission to “reject the plans to have a zip-line facility built at Southlands National Park.” A spokesperson said, “Linda Smith, the One Bermuda Alliance MP for Southampton West Central expresses her pleasure with the recent decision taken by... Read more of this article

Mosaic To Boost Canadian Cyber-Risk Coverage

Mosaic Insurance will raise its Canadian cyber-risk coverage to USD $25M/CAD $40M per risk starting January 2026. A spokesperson said, “Mosaic Insurance will increase its cyber-risk capacity to USD$25 million/CAD$40 million per risk in Canada effective January 1, 2026, allowing the specialty insurer to meet rising demand across all provinces... Read more of this article

Flanagan Brothers Shine At Chess Festival

Brothers Odin, Dylan, and Bjorn Flanagan represented Bermuda at the XX Central American & Caribbean Youth Chess Festival held in Puerto Rico. A spokesperson said, “Congratulations to the Flanagan brothers, Odin [14-years-old], Dylan [12-years-old], and Bjorn [6-years-old], who proudly represented Bermuda at the XX Central American & Caribbean... Read more of this article

Joint Statement Calls For ‘Real Peace’

[Joint statement] Christmas is a major time of celebration and reflection in Bermuda and many parts of the world, urging us to think globally and act locally. This focus on the birth of a Palestinian Jew – Jesus – in very humble circumstances reminds us of the sanctity of each life, especially that of every child. That said, be reminded that one... Read more of this article