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30 Minute Video: April 26 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: April... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For April 26 2024
The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 26] include notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments, cancellation of registration and liquor licence. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on April 26th, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday April 27
Saturday, April 27 is expected to be windy with a few clouds from time to time, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F, and the low to be near 15°C/59°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 6:35am and sunset will be at 7:57pm. High tide will be at... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Attempted Shooting
Police are investigating an “attempted shooting” in Devonshire that took place shortly after 10.30am this morning [April 26], confirming that “the complainant was seated inside a vehicle at the time” and “thankfully, they escaped without injury.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed... Read more of this article
Narraway Continues Competing In Tour of Gila
Scott McGill won the reduced bunch sprint on stage 2 of the 36th Tour of the Gila, out-pacing Wilmar Zapata at Fort Bayard. A total of 95 elite men including Nicholas Narraway took the start line at 9 a.m. local time in Fort Bayard, New Mexico on Thursday for the second day of racing on the inner loop road race p/b Brian & Lynn Robinson/SW Bone... Read more of this article
Harbour Nights Eco-Friendly Initiatives Unveiled
Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, alongside local organizations and the City of Hamilton, unveiled new eco-friendly initiatives for Harbour Nights. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce significant steps toward making Harbour Nights an eco-friendlier event. These initiatives represent a collaboration with key... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Continue Competing In France
The French Olympic Week continues for sailors in France. Campbell Patton started the day in 4th place, and finishes of 27th, 12th, and 10th saw him drop to 8th place with 100 net points. Sebastian Kempe remained in 18th place, Kempe would cross the line 7th, 28th, and then 15th and he has 141 net points, and Benn Smith fell one spot to 39th place... Read more of this article
2024 IQUW Bermuda Open PSA Continues
The IQUW Bermuda Open Professional Squash Association 2024 Tournament continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. The men’s number one seed Spencer Lovejoy from the United States went down 3 – 2 in his quarter-final match to the number 6 seed Andres Herrera from Colombia 11-7, 11-7, 3-11, 6-11, 11-8 in a match that lasted... Read more of this article
Video: April 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm death of 23-year-old man, BPS confirm that Police Sergeant arrested, retail sales decreased 1.2% in November 2023, Regiment Annual Camp final exercise, BermudAir launches ‘BermudAir Holidays’, consultation for new event lawn at Southlands and Bermuda Sloop Foundation ‘cannot undertake usual plan’ are some of the stories in this... Read more of this article
CURB To Host Talk On Race & Reconciliation
CURB shared news about their upcoming community talk on race and reconciliation, part of their effort to encourage understanding and dialogue. A spokesperson said, “As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering dialogue and understanding around issues of race and reconciliation, CURB is pleased to announce its next installment of the Truth &... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Diverts Due To Sick Passenger
On Tuesday [April 23] the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas — which was traveling from the USA to Spain — diverted to Bermuda as a 69-year-old passenger required urgent medical attention. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Tuesday 23rd April 7:00pm – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received notification from local ships... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 25 2024
April 25 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $1,312,443.22 BD. The BSX finished at 2,278.17, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
Sloop Foundation ‘Cannot Undertake Usual Plan’
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation said they “cannot undertake its usual plan starting 1 July 2024 due to financial constraints” and noted that their main fundraising event ‘Pirates of Bermuda’ is taking place this Sunday, and encouraged people to support it. A spokesperson said, “After 18 years of providing successful programmes... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan: ‘Encourage Independent Thinkers’
“I believe the way forward, at this moment in our history, is for us to encourage independent thinkers,” so that “by the time we come to the next national election, we will have many putting their names forward,” Sir John Swan said. Sir John Swan — a former Premier — said, “I am sincerely grateful to so many... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Donates To Bermuda College
Bermuda College is the new home of several VAV controllers and thermostats used in its heating, ventilating and air conditioning [HVAC] systems, through a generous donation from Butterfield Bank. A spokesperson said, “The donation of nearly 200 units, worth approximately $20,000 was able to extend the life span of the College HVAC hardware by... Read more of this article
Odyssey Cruise Ship Diverts To Bermuda Twice
On Tuesday [April 23] the cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas — traveling from USA to Azores — diverted to Bermuda as a crew member required urgent medical attention and then the ship returned to Bermuda yesterday [April 24] as a 74-year-old Belgian passenger suffered a serious medical condition. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
