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Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos

This past weekend saw Yushae DeSilva-Andrade win a silver medal at the Boccia World Cup in Montreal, the 2023 Ag Show held, the ‘Squid Pro Quo’ three day swimming event, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Somerset Primary Students Read 3,000 Books PLP... Read more of this article

Chavelle Dillon-Burgess Murder Investigation

Police continue their investigation into the murder of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess, and have reiterated their appeal for anyone with any information to please contact them. The mother of one was reported missing on April 30th, 2020, and her body has never been found. A police spokesperson said, “The investigation into the murder of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess,... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday April 30

Sunday, April 30 is expected to see early cloud and a few showers, becoming drier & brighter later, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at 6.33am and sunset will be at 7.59pm.... Read more of this article

Lions Club Share Funds With Three Charities

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Hamilton Lions Club have shared more than $17,000 with three local charities after raising money through their annual Gas-o-Rama raffle sales. This year’s beneficiaries, the Bermuda Golf Association’s junior programme, Vision Bermuda and Tomorrow’s Voices, each received $5,750 during a presentation at Rubis Terceira’s... Read more of this article

Video: April 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Petition presentation against the SDO, HealthyPeople BDA app launch, Lions Club share funds with three charities, BTA CEO Tracy Berkeley speaks at Women & Worth Summit, middle & senior school registration extended, summer ferry schedule starts on May 1st and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade wins silver medal at Boccia World Cup are some of the stories... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday April 29

Saturday, April 29 is expected to see increasing cloud, occasional rain/showers develop later, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6.34am and sunset will be at 7.58pm. High... Read more of this article

Bermuda Bar Association Elect Officers

The members of the Bermuda Bar Association elected the Bar Council and Officers during their Annual General Meeting today [April 28]. A spokesperson said, “At the Annual General Meeting of the Bermuda Bar Association held today Friday 28 April 2023 provided for by section 5[1] of the Bermuda Bar Act 1974, the membership elected as Bar Council and... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: HealthyPeople BDA App Launch

Minister of Health Kim Wilson announced the launch of a new health app. Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Good afternoon and welcome. Today, as we close out Vaccination Week of the Americas, we are pleased to announce the launch of a one-of-a-kind health App. “In 2019 the Department of Health promised to deliver an App as a part of the Vaccine... Read more of this article

Public Service Bursary Awards Deadline Extended

The deadline for applications for the 2023 Public Service Bursary Award Scheme has been extended to May 5, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “Application forms are available here: https://forms.gov.bm/Bursary. “As a reminder, the Public Service Bursary Awards provides funding to Bermudians pursuing post-secondary academic qualifications in a... Read more of this article

Live Updates: Gathering To Present SDO Petition

[Updating] People are scheduled to gather at 10.30am this morning [April 28] at the Cabinet Office grounds in Hamilton to present the petition against the 2023 SDO for Fairmont Southampton, and we will provide live updates as able. The plans for the hotel have prompted wide discussions, and to view all our coverage of the matter please click here. Live... Read more of this article

Video: April 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Police confirm death of 48-year-old visitor, five burglaries at separate service stations, 2023 Agricultural Exhibition show underway, Premier thanks Chris Farrow & Shernette Wolffe, Tammy Richardson-Augustus speaks at Princeton, Andre Lambe visits CedarBridge as guest speaker, Bermuda Day Fund to assist parade participants, charities combine to... Read more of this article

Festival Makes Changes To May Schedule

The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts has made a change to their May shows in Dockyard. A spokesperson said, “The Sara Niemietz concert, scheduled on May 5th and 6th, has been combined into one night on Saturday May 6th. The DIA & Friends concert, scheduled on May 19th and 20th, has been combined into one night on Saturday May 20th.” Cindy... Read more of this article