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Photos/Video/360: Special Olympics Polar Plunge

People were ‘Freezin for a Reason’ as Special Olympics Bermuda held their Polar Plunge fundraising event today [Feb 25] at Horseshoe Bay. The event website said, “The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals and teams to support Special Olympics Bermuda athletes by taking an icy dip into our somewhat cold waters. “Events... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores Winner From Penalty Spot

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells scored his second penalty in as many games to help Bristol City defeat Hull City 1-0 at home in the Sky Bet Championship today [February 25]. Wells, whose spot-kick in added time earned City a point against Sunderland last weekend, netted in the 70th minute to extend his side’s unbeaten run to nine matches. The... Read more of this article

Montagliani Re-Elected As Concacaf President

The Concacaf Member Associations unanimously re-elected Victor Montagliani as President of the Confederation by acclamation for a further four-year term, encompassing 2023 to 2027. A spokesperson said, “The 38th Concacaf Ordinary Congress took place today in Guatemala and was attended by delegates from all 41 Concacaf Member Associations, Concacaf... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday February 26

Sunday, February 26 is expected to see cloudy with rain/showers, easing by evening, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6.50am and sunset will be at 6.14pm. High tide will... Read more of this article

PrivCom Joins Two Global Agreements

In February 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] has entered into “two prominent international enforcement cooperation agreements.” A spokesperson said, “With these agreements, PrivCom will be able to liaise with privacy commissioners around the world to share resources in joint investigations that may affect... Read more of this article

Video: February 25 Bernews Morning Newsflash

OBA response to the 2023 Budget, two people injured in three vehicle collision, Royal Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp, JetBlue to provide winter service to Boston, Minister: LED bulbs to create savings for public, ‘new CCTV system will provide 265 cameras’, six volleyball teams to compete in Boston and Peace Tree Campaign at Springfield are some of... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: February 24 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

Weather Forecast For Saturday February 25

Saturday, February 25 is expected to see cloudy spells diminish, a few early and late showers possible, with the high to be near 18°C/65°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 6.51am and sunset will be at 6.13pm.... Read more of this article

Two People Injured In Three Vehicle Collision

A three vehicle collision — involving an intermediate truck, a water truck and car — occurred this afternoon [Feb 24] in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:45pm on Friday 24th February 2023, police and other emergency services were dispatched to the scene of a three vehicle collision involving an intermediate truck, a water... Read more of this article

Video: February 24 Bernews Morning Newsflash

House of Assembly in session today, Larry Mussenden and Peter Hardy inducted as honorary fellows, Chlora Lindley-Myers and Cheryl Ann Lister to be honoured at summit, seal ‘showing improvement in condition’, Lisa DeSilva, Paul Regier and Dantae Williams join Centennial Board, Mpox vaccine interest form now available, road sobriety checkpoints tonight,... Read more of this article

Watlington Waterworks Declares $0.25 Dividend

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Watlington Waterworks Ltd. announces a declaration of dividend. The full filing stated: “At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors, it was agreed that a dividend in the amount of BD$0.25 per share will be declared to the shareholders of record as at 17 March 2023. The payment date for the dividend... Read more of this article

Lindley-Myers, Lister To Be Honoured At Summit

Chlora Lindley-Myers and Cheryl Ann Lister will be honoured at the second annual Bermuda Risk Summit, with both to receive DEI Trailblazer Awards. A spokesperson said, “Two Diversity Equity and Inclusion [DEI] Trailblazers will be honoured at the second annual Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership... Read more of this article