Author Archive: Bernews3

BELCO Installs Lighting At Seniors Residence

BELCO recently installed lighting at the Dr. Cann Park Seniors Residence in Southampton, donating the materials and time to install lighting around the perimeter. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] is committed to improving the community in which we operate. The Company has a long history of charitable giving... Read more of this article

Dockyard’s December Hours & Holiday Offerings

The Royal Naval Dockyard is highlighting the businesses in the west end of the island and “all the exciting experiences and promotions they have in store” as the holiday season gets underway. A spokesperson said, “The holiday season is fast approaching. For many of us, the hustle and bustle of the season is all part of the holiday fun.... Read more of this article

One Communications Advises Of Phone Scam

[Updated] One Communications is advising the public of an ongoing telephone scam, with someone apparently calling people purporting to be from One Communications. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised of an ongoing telephone scam. Should you receive a call from ‘One Communications’ advising of a compromised IP address, please hang up... Read more of this article

Anniversary Of The Passing Of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

The public is being invited to take part in an observance hosted by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Bermuda marking the 100th anniversary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. A spokesperson said, “The entire Bermuda community is invited to join in a very special Zoom observance hosted by the National Spiritual Assembly... Read more of this article

Congressman Butterfield Announces Retirement

U.S. Congressman G.K. Butterfield — whose father was Bermudian — has announced his retirement. Butterfield, a 74-year-old Democrat, has served in Congress since 2004. He was named the leader of the U.S. Congressional Black Caucus [CBC] in 2014. Earlier this year, Mr. Butterfield mentioned his Bermudian grandfather while speaking in Congress on... Read more of this article

Bermuda Competes In ITF/COTECC Game Three

Bermuda’s 2021 ITF/COTECC Under 12 Finals Team of Jaden Jones, Tristan Pettit, and Dexter Snaith were recently back in action taking on the El Salvador team. Bermuda went down 2 – 1. In the opening match, Bermuda took the lead with Jones defeated Sebastian Diaz in straight sets 6-1, 6-1. The match leveled at 1 – 1 when Pettit went down in straight... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Nov 21st ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that Sigma Xi Omega delivered self-care treat boxes to the Matilda Smith Rest Home and Lamb Foggo Care Facility, Sammy Degraff raced to victory in the 2021 Erlanger Chattanooga Half Marathon in Tennessee, and the Green family donated $50,000 to ‘home,’ a new local programme that aims to end homelessness in Bermuda were all some of the... Read more of this article

Covid: 1 New, 30 Active, 2 In Hospital, 1 In ICU

The Ministry received 2,974 test results – spanning two days — and only 1 was positive, so active cases have now declined to 30, of which two people are in hospital, with 1 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2,974 test results, and 1 was positive for the coronavirus, giving... Read more of this article

Boarding Schools Fair Set For Next Week

The annual Boarding Schools Fair Bermuda will be held on Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23 at the Hamilton Princess. A spokesperson said, “Boarding schools from the UK and Canada return to Bermuda this/next week for the annual Boarding Schools Fair Bermuda, which takes place in the Trudeau Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess on Monday... Read more of this article

Lessen The Prevalence Of Abuse In Our Country

Tammy Richardson-Augustus recently collaborated with One Love Foundation to host the One Love Student Leadership Summit at Government House, and she noted that “if everyone who is paying attention to the headlines now decide to take strong and decisive action, we could lessen the prevalence of relationship abuse in our country.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article

Bermuda Arts Centre’s ‘Small Works’ Show

The Bermuda Arts Centre will open its annual ‘Small Works’ show on Friday [Nov 19] from 5.30pm to 7.00pm at the Washington Mall. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre’s annual ‘Small Works’ opens this Friday. “We love this show. It is open to our artists to enter anything they wish, the only rule being that... Read more of this article

STEP Bermuda Talk Set For Tomorrow

STEP Bermuda will be hosting a STEP Talk entitled ‘U.S. Tax and Bermudian Trusts’ tomorrow [Nov 17] at 4.00pm. STEP Bermuda Chairman Ash Fife said, “STEP Bermuda is looking forward to Wednesday’s 4pm STEP Bermuda Talk [in collaboration with the BBDA and BALT]: U.S. Tax and Bermudian Trusts, being presented by Tom Neill, Tax Director... Read more of this article