Author Archive: Bernews3

556,637 Visitors To Bermuda So Far In 2023

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has released tourism data for the third quarter of 2023, with “total visitor arrivals YTD [air, cruise, and yacht] reached 556,637, an increase of 33% vs 2022 and have recovered to 83.5% of 2019 arrivals.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority today announced the destination’s third... Read more of this article

Swan “Elated” By Public Viewing Areas At Golf

This year’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship has two new public viewing spots on hole #3 and hole #15, and Bermuda Government Golf Course Chairman Kim Swan is ecstatic to have two public viewing areas – especially on the third hole – saying it ”warms my heart because it embraces the spirit of public golf that Port Royal Golf... Read more of this article

Video: Freemasons Fund Donate To Charities

The Freemasons Fund For Bermuda [FFFB] has donated $3,000 each to four local charities, with the donations presented at Freemason’s Hall in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The brethren of the Freemasons’ Fund For Bermuda donated $3,000 each to four Bermuda charities, including Friends of Hospice, PALS, The Scout Association of Bermuda,... Read more of this article

Column: Sarafina Musical & Struggle For Rights

[Written by Glenn Fubler] This past weekend offered learning opportunities regarding two countries which share parallels. This involved the spectacular musical ‘Sarafina,’ which drew three encore showings to Ruth Seaton James – all sellouts – and a Walk for Peace which attracted scores of diverse residents, in spite of rain. There was... Read more of this article

Shooting In Pembroke, No One Injured

The police confirmed that a “firearm was discharged” last night in Pembroke, and that “no injuries were reported.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:40pm Wednesday, 8th November 2023, police officers responded to a 911 call. The caller reported that a gunshot was fired outside their Factory Lane, Pembroke home. On arrival,... Read more of this article

BSoA To Open Three Art Exhibitions On Nov 17

Three art exhibitions, featuring works by Charles Harrop-Griffiths, Jessica Mapstone, and Sue Stephenson, are set to open on Friday, November 17 at the Bermuda Society of Arts. A spokesperson said, “Onion Gallery: ‘Signs of Life,’ an exhibition by British Artist Charles Harrop-Griffiths aims to display the mundane signs and snapshots of life.... Read more of this article

PGA Tour Highlights Oliver Betschart

The PGA Tour highlighted the island’s Oliver Betschart on social media yesterday [Nov 8] as the young golfer gets set to take part in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which gets underway at Port Royal Golf Course today [Nov 9]. Betschart will be the second 15-year-old Bermudian to play in the championship after Kenny Leseur, who was six months... Read more of this article

Cayman Group Assisting In Bermuda SSM Case

Cayman-based LGBTQ+ group Colours Caribbean “has been accepted as an intervenor in a European Court of Human Rights case on same-sex marriage in Bermuda,” the Cayman media has reported. A Cayman Compass story said, “Cayman-based LGBTQ+ group Colours Caribbean has been accepted as an intervenor in a European Court of Human Rights case on... Read more of this article

Video: Ministers Hold Press Conference

[Updated] Minister of National Security Michael Weeks and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain are holding a press conference today [Nov 9] to discuss their Ministries’ initiatives outlined in the 2023 Throne Speech. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update Nov 9, 1.40pm: Minister Weeks’... Read more of this article

Swan Backs Protégé Betschart To Shine

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kim Swan believes “cool customer” Oliver Betschart will not be fazed when he tees off in the first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course tomorrow [November 9]. Arguably the island’s greatest-ever golfer, Swan first coached Betschart as a five-year-old, chopping down an adult club... Read more of this article

Statement Backs UNESCO’s Call For Resolution

A joint statement has been released backing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s [UNSECO] call for a resolution to remind “parties involved of their obligations under international law” amidst the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The statement says, “We, the undersigned, wish to express... Read more of this article

Bermuda Philharmonic To Perform Two Shows

The Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra is getting set to hold a two-night show at St. John’s Church on November 18 and November 19. A spokesperson said, “Join us on Saturday, November 18th at 7:30pm or Sunday, November 19th at 4.00pm at St. John’s Church for two hours of glorious live music. Featuring music that celebrates what it means to... Read more of this article