Author Archive: Bernews3

One Comm Donates Groceries To 50 Families

One Communications donated groceries to 50 families associated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “This charitable endeavor aims to alleviate some of the challenges faced by these families, particularly in light of rising inflation, and reinforce the spirit of giving within our community.” “We are deeply committed... Read more of this article

Faith Initiative Promotes Israel/Palestine Peace

An inter-faith collaboration across the island is addressing the Israel/Palestine crisis, “focusing on promoting peace, justice, and reconciliation in response to the recent violence and displacement” with a number of events. A spokesperson said, “An inter-faith collaboration has begun across the island, regarding the unprecedented... Read more of this article

Photos: Cruise Ship ‘Balmoral’ Visits Bermuda

The cruise ship Balmoral paid a visit to the island. The Fred Olsen Cruises website says, “Balmoral is the smallest ship in our fleet and is well-loved by all of our teams, and long-standing guests. She has wonderful facilities – six beautiful restaurants, seven bars and lounges, two pools and lovely wide open decks which are perfect for... Read more of this article

Bermuda PanAm Flag Bearers Announced

Chef de Mission Julia Hawley has announced the flag bearers for the opening ceremony tomorrow evening [Oct 20] in Santiago. Chef de Mission Julia Hawley said, “I am very happy to announce that Emma Harvey and Conor White have been selected as flag bearers for Team Bermuda at the opening ceremony on Friday. “Emma won two medals at the CAC... Read more of this article

Photos/Video/360: BF&M Breast Cancer Walk

The BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was held yesterday evening bringing together people from around the island in order to enjoy a healthy event while raising money for a good cause. The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre previously said, “For more than two decades, the BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk has united our community in the... Read more of this article

Police Appeal For Witnesses After Shooting

[Updated] The police are searching for a suspect following a shooting today [Oct 18] in which a “lone suspect riding a motorcycle discharged a firearm in the direction of two males who were standing outside the nearby Bermy Cuisine restaurant” with the police noting that no one was injured and “the brazenness of his incident is particularly... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Furbert On Air Service

[Updated] Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert is holding a press conference regarding recent air service developments, we will have additional information later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update Oct 18, 4.45pm: The Minister’s full statement follows below: Good afternoon. Following my appointment, a year ago, I was asked... Read more of this article

Review: Pinky’s Restaurant & Drive Thru

[Written by Dale Butler] I have great memories of Tom Cat, a drive thru restaurant that once existed in the City of Hamilton and was known for its soft ice cream. Drive thru has been very popular in the USA but had never caught on in Bermuda. With that said, the announcement by the FoodHub Restaurant Group that one would be opening at 95 Middle Road... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: ‘Scenic Eclipse II’ Cruise Ship

[Updated with video] The 551-foot cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II recently arrived in Bermuda. The Scenic website said, “In 2019, the launch of Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht, set the benchmark in ultra-luxury ocean cruising. Now, we invite you to experience a new era of expedition cruising with the highly anticipated arrival... Read more of this article

Column: Ideas For Lowering BELCO Bills

[Column written by Denise DeMoura] I’d like to share a few of my easiest ways to save money on BELCO bills. After I moved in with my husband, Anson Nash, he was shocked when I lowered our two-person monthly household electricity bill to about $100. So with BELCO’s new Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR], our monthly bill will increase about $20. But for... Read more of this article

‘Dink For Pink’ Raises $11,670 For PALS Charity

The third annual Dink For Pink, a women-only pickleball event at Pomander Gate Tennis & Pickleball Club, raised $11,670 for P.A.L.S. A spokesperson said, “In its third year, the Dink For Pink women-only event attracted 90 pickleballers – up from 16 when it was started in October 2021. “Clothed and bedazzled in head-to-toe pink,... Read more of this article

McDowall Scores in Anderson University Win

Caleb McDowall scored for his Anderson University soccer team as they played to a 3-1 victory against Erskine. The school report said, “The Anderson University men’s soccer team defeated local non-conference foe Erskine by a score of 3-1 on Saturday [Oct. 14] at Spero Financial Field. “Anderson entered the match with a record of 3-4-3, coming... Read more of this article