Author Archive: Bernews3

BELCO Provides Update Post Hurricane Lee

Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has provided an update on power restoration efforts following the impacts from Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided an update on power restoration efforts following the impacts from Hurricane Lee. “As of 10am, there were 11,342... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: Hurricane Lee Approaches

Winds are picking up as Hurricane Lee approaches the island, with the Bermuda Weather Service’s latest forecast stating that its closest point of approach within 72 hours forecast to be 156nm to the WNW at midnight. The weather has already resulted in power outages with over 3,500 customers out of power as of 5.00pm today [Sept 14]. You can see... Read more of this article

Phoenix Locations Closing Early Due To Lee

Due to the approach of Hurricane Lee, all Phoenix retail locations are closing at 5.00pm today [Sept 14]. Stores will open tomorrow, Friday, September 15th, at 10.00am. You can see all our coverage of Hurricane Lee here, and our ongoing live updates on Hurricane Lee here. Related Stories Hurricane Lee: MarketPlace Store Hours Photos & Videos:... Read more of this article

‘Mosaics’ By Ruth E. Thomas At College Library

Ruth E. Thomas will present her ‘Mosaics’ collection to the Brian Burland Research Centre at the Bermuda College Library on Thursday, September 28. A spokesperson said, “Please join us for a formal presentation of Mosaics by Ruth E. Thomas to the Brian Burland Research Centre at the Bermuda College Library. Tickets are available at... Read more of this article

UK & Irish Schools Fair On Friday & Saturday

Beach Education is getting set to hold a United Kingdom and Irish Schools Fair on Friday [Sept 15] and Saturday [Sept 16]. A spokesperson said, “Following up on the earlier successful event, Beach Education is now bringing more outstanding UK boarding schools to Bermuda this week. The event will feature returning schools Bedes, Bryanston, Culford,... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: West End Primary Back To School

Bermuda’s public school students returned to class yesterday morning [Sept 11], with little ones enjoying their very first day at “big school” and older students returning to their studies following the conclusion of summer break; the West End Warriors holding a special back to school event for West End Primary students, with the endeavour... Read more of this article

OBA Candidates Nicky Gurret & Marcus Jones

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has announced Nicky Gurret as the approved candidate for Constituency 18, Pembroke West Central and Marcus Jones is the approved candidate for constituency 19, Pembroke West. Constituency 18 is currently held by the PLP’s David Burt, while the PLP’s Jache Adams is the current MP for Constituency 19. A spokesperson... Read more of this article

Photos: 9/11 Wreath Laying At Warwick Academy

Today [Sept 11], Warwick Academy held a ceremony to honour school alumna Rhondelle Tankard and all those who perished in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 in New York City. The ceremony saw Governor Rena Lalgie lay a wreath, followed by Head Boy Matthew Banner and Head Girl Sanaa Simmons, with Principal Dave Horan... Read more of this article

Fergus Morrison To Be Promoted At Aeolus

Aeolus Capital Management Ltd. announced that Fergus Morrison is to be promoted to Partner, “with immediate effect and subject to Bermuda immigration approval.” A spokesperson said, “Mr. Morrison first joined Aeolus in 2018, where he currently serves as Portfolio Manager on the team responsible for underwriting and pricing property... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Sept 10th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that Yushae DeSilva-Andrade won a gold medal at the Fortaleza World Boccia Cup in Brazil, the Today Show will come to Bermuda, Shaqcoy Fox earned the Bermuda Hotel Association Adrian Hassell Memorial Scholarship, and Aaliyah Nolan scored a hat trick for Bradford City AFC were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional... Read more of this article

Cricket: Bermuda To Face Grassroots Academy

[Written by Patrick Bean] Bermuda is set to take on Grassroots Cricket Academy in a match that will decide the second finalist of the inaugural Bermuda Premier League [BPL]. The winners of what shapes up as a mouth-watering clash will earn the right to face Barbados in Sunday’s final. The undefeated will be favoured regardless of who they face, having... Read more of this article

Harrington Workmen’s Back To School Event

Harrington Workmen’s Club will be offering free haircuts and braiding at their back to school event on Sunday [Sept 10]. The event will be held at Harrington Workmen’s Club from 9.00am to 4.00pm, with giveaways to take place throughout the day. Related Stories BEN Thanks Kattegat For Decade Of Support Photos: Rotary Sponsor School Garden... Read more of this article