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Video: April 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Sex offender Devaun Cox to be released, SDO petition to be presented on Friday, Weldon Wade featured in Ebony Magazine, Bermuda Municipal Elections Nomination Day, Centennial Bermuda Foundation welcomes new committee members, Kraft Cares raises $3,684.50 for WindReach, Dr Barbara Ball Scholarship opened to students and Wallpaper Wednesday features blue... Read more of this article

Warwick Academy Fun Run & Walk This Sunday

Warwick Academy will be hosting its Annual Fun Run and Walk this Sunday [April 30th]. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy will be hosting its Annual Fun Run and Walk 1.5K/3K/5K this Sunday, 30th April. 8:30 am start time at the school. We are grateful that a part of Middle Road will be closed for the race in order to provide a safe race course.... Read more of this article

Bermuda Municipal Elections Nomination Day

Nomination Day for the upcoming Ordinary Municipal Elections was held today at the Seventh –Day Adventist Church Hall, King Street in The City of Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “At the end of Nominations, the result are as follows: Municipality of Hamilton “For the Corporation of Hamilton, the Business Ratepayers’ election and Mayoral election... Read more of this article

Sex Offender Devaun Cox To Be Released

The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Kathy Lynn Simmons has issued a public notification that convicted sex offender Devaun Cox is set to be released, with the 38-year-old due to be released on April 27th. Photo provided by the Government The full Public Notice follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Govt Advisory: Sex Offender To... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Wednesday April 26

Wednesday, April 26 is expected to see becoming bright and sunny after a couple of early showers, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 6.38am and sunset will be at 7.56pm. High... Read more of this article

Kraft Cares Raises $3,684.50 For WindReach

KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis recently presented a cheque to WindReach for $3,684.50. A spokesperson said, “For a limited time, with the purchase of any participating KraftHeinz product, including Kraft mayonnaise, Heinz ketchup, Kraft dressing, Kraft barbecue sauce, Heinz mustard and Heinz relish, at stores throughout Bermuda, a percentage... Read more of this article

Cumbermack Reflects On Superb Performances

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack has reflected on his superb performances at the recent Chuckwalla Motorcycle Racing Association [CMVA] series in Desert Centre, California. The 17-year-old was competing in the final leg of the seven-race series at the Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, considered the premier course in Southern California. He participated... Read more of this article

Video: April 25th Bernews Morning Newsflash

$14 million in cannabis seized, 9 people arrested, Premier David Burt to lead delegation to Consensus 2023, Westend Properties on Fairmont Southampton SDO, BELCO offer $500 prize for e-billing users, Disney Cruise Line increases visits to island and Future Leaders announce new Assistant Directors are some of the stories in this morning’s [April 25]... Read more of this article

Disney Cruise Line Increases Visits To Island

“This year, Disney Cruise Line has increased its visits to Bermuda from seven last year to 11 scheduled calls this season,” said the Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert. Minister Furbert added, “Disney Cruise Line is celebrating 25 years of providing magical vacations at sea. We are delighted that they have shown a greater interest... Read more of this article

Video: Minister On Vaccination Week Events

Minister of Health Kim Wilson held a press conference this morning [April 24] to launch Vaccination Week of the Americas. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Good morning. This year is the 21st anniversary of the Vaccination Week in the Americas [VWA] which is being held April 22 – 29. And, every year as part of Vaccination Week of... Read more of this article

Column: Ben Smith On Hotel SDO & More

[Opinion column written by OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith] When my family moved to Southampton five decades ago, we had a clear view of the then-Southampton Princess being built. I was a baby then so of course I don’t remember first-hand, but what I do fondly remember is the hotel becoming an important part of my upbringing. With my father, Hubert Smith... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Tuesday April 25

Tuesday, April 25 is expected to be generally cloudy, occasional rain or showers, easing later, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.39am and sunset will be at 7.55pm. High... Read more of this article