Author Archive: Bernews6
Second Spring Senior Bowling League Results
The 2022/23 Second Spring Senior Bowling League Season got underway at the Warwick Bowl. The Star Lites fell 3 – 1 to the Pinsplitters, while the Islanders defeated the Blue Angels 3 – 1, and the New Comers defeated the Last Pin 3 – 1. Men’s Handicap Game: McNeil Simmons 240 Elvin Thomas 221 Men’s Handicap Series: McNeil Simmons 676 Elvin... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Hurricane Watch & Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Earl is a threat to Bermuda, cocaine, $16k cash seized and member of HM Customs arrested, 2022 TechAwards brings back Trailblazer Award, Berkeley Alumni Anniversary reception, and 106 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, 122 active, 6 in hospital and 69 cases announced so far this month are... Read more of this article
Somers Share Repurchases For August 2022
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced share repurchases and total shares in issue. The full filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that during the month of August 2022, Somers had no repurchases of its own common shares. “The number of common shares in issue... Read more of this article
VT Construction Cycling Criterium On Sunday
The VT Construction Cycling Criterium will take place in Hamilton on Sunday [September 11]. Organised by the Bermuda Bicycle Association, the race will start and finish at the Flagpole on Front Street. The race categories include 11-12, 13-14, citizen, women and open. To register, visit www.racedayworld.com. Related Stories Kaden Hopkins Signs For... Read more of this article
Football: Guyana Defeat Bermuda 3 – 2
Bermuda’s under 17 football team played against Guyana today [Sept 7] as part of the 2022 Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers. The Concacaf report said, “Guyana handed Bermuda their first defeat in Group A of 2022 Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Championship Qualifying in a 3-2 final on Wednesday morning at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. “Guyana... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 7 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Minister Thanks Fortitude Re For Donation
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain thanked Fortitude Re for their generous donation to CedarBridge Academy. “On behalf of the Government of Bermuda, I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Fortitude Re for their generous donation to CedarBridge Academy,” said Minister of Education Diallo Rabain. A Government spokesperson said, “Fortitude... Read more of this article
‘Flashlights Were In Use In Lobster Diving’
A west end resident called 911 “reporting a flashing light was seen coming from a small vessel in the direction of Daniel’s Head” and it “transpired that flashlights were in use in lobster diving efforts.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday 2nd September, 8:00pm. A west end resident located... Read more of this article
BTA, City, Govt: Expand City Busking Programme
Bermuda Tourism Authority, in partnership with the Bermuda Government and the Corporation of Hamilton, is issuing a call to Bermuda’s entertainment community to participate in the City Busking initiative. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton has maintained an ongoing busking pregame providing local entertainers with opportunities to showcase... Read more of this article
Photos: Berkeley Alumni Anniversary Reception
The Berkeley Educational Society and The Berkeley Institute held their Alumni Anniversary Reception last night [Sept 6] to celebrate the school’s 125th anniversary. According to the school’s website, “On September 6, 1897, The Berkeley Institute [elementary and high school] was opened on the ground floor of the Samaritan’s Hall, Court Street,... Read more of this article
2022 TechAwards Brings Back Trailblazer Award
The Ministry of Economy and Labour, through the Economic Development Department [EDD], is today announcing the return of the “Innovative Trailblazer Award,” a TechAwards category sponsored and presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] as part of the annual Bermuda Tech Week. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tech... Read more of this article
Police: No Major Incidents During Holiday
The Bermuda Police Service thanked the community for their cooperation in “ensuring there were no major policing incidents during the recent Labour Day holiday weekend.” Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their cooperation in... Read more of this article
