Author Archive: Bernews5

Official Govt & Legal Notices For April 14 2025

The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 14] include notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments, cancellation of registration and notice of intended marriage. List of Planning Applications Advertised on April 14, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications... Read more of this article

$5 Note Voted ‘Bank Note of the Year Award’

Bermuda’s $5 note has earned the International Bank Note Society’s ‘Bank Note of the Year Award,’ with the organization noting that “almost from the onset of voting the Bermuda $5 note was the overwhelming favorite.” The organization said, “The International Bank Note Society [IBNS] announces that its voting... Read more of this article

Ministry Takes Part In Vocational Career Fair

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment participated in CedarBridge Academy’s annual Vocational Career Fair last week, held under the theme “From Passion to Profession.” A Government spokesperson said, “This initiative aimed to support students in exploring career aspirations and assessing their life-planning skills through direct... Read more of this article

Summer Ferry Schedule Set to Launch April 21

The Department of Marine and Ports Services announced the commencement of their Summer Ferry Schedule, starting Monday, April 21st, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “This schedule will see the resumption of daily weekday services on the Orange Ferry Route between Dockyard and St. George, catering to an increasing demand during the summer... Read more of this article

City Supports Bermuda Walls Initiative 

The City of Hamilton said they are “proud to support Bermuda Walls 2025 by providing City-owned wall space for a vibrant new mural by internationally renowned artist Marcus Borges—better known as Grabster.” A spokesperson said, “The installation, located on Church Street outside of the Par-la-Ville car park, showcasing an underwater... Read more of this article

Four Golfers To Play In North & South Amateur

The Bermuda Golf Association announced that Kenny Leseur, Tracy Burgess, Oliver Betschart, and Sienna Mosquera will represent Bermuda at the elite North & South Amateur Championships in North Carolina. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA] is proud to announce the selection of four outstanding golfers who will represent... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Tuesday April 15

Tuesday, April 15 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 6:50am and sunset will be at 7:48pm. High tide will be at 10:38am and 11:07pm,... Read more of this article

Basketball League: Chargers & Reapers Win

The Bermuda Basketball Association’s league season resumed at the Berkeley Institute Gymnasium with a high-scoring double-header that saw a total of 123 points across the two games. Chargers Edge Out New Era Flyboys The opening game of the night saw the Chargers secure a 52-42 victory over the New Era Flyboys. Kevin Stephens led the charge for... Read more of this article

Photos, Video, 360: Kappa Classic Youth Football

[Updated] The Kappa Classic concluded today [April 13] at the National Sports Centre, capping off a weekend of spirited youth football competition and community celebration. We will update with the final day results as able, and in the meantime a short video, 360° panoramas and a photo gallery is below. Update: Kappa Classic Tournament Final Results Under... Read more of this article

Road Safety Advisory Following Weekend Rain

The Ministry is urging people to “exercise extreme caution while travelling” as they are ”aware of several large and potentially dangerous potholes that have appeared on a number of roads” following the rain this weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “This evening, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment issued... Read more of this article

Sailing: Christian Ebbin & Tulane In Sixth Place

The final weekend of the regular season sees Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University sailing teammates competing in the Thompson Trophy Team Race. After the initial day of competition, Tulane University sits in sixth place. The Thompson Trophy Team Race features an eight-team field, with the competition proving to be tight. T The Tulane team’s... Read more of this article

Scott Barnes Makes Strong Start At Stars Series

Scott Barnes kicked off his racing at the Stars Championship Series – Queen Gambit City – held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. In the Qualifying race, Barnes secured a solid 4th-place start, setting his fastest lap at 41.293 seconds. This performance positioned him well for the subsequent races. The Pro Masters / Pro Super Masters... Read more of this article