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Weather Service Issues ‘Tropical Storm Warning’

[Updated] “A Tropical Storm Warning now in effect for Bermuda,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, adding that “we have higher confidence in our local conditions over the weekend with Idalia being more of a rain than wind event.” The BWS posted the graphic online below, saying, “We could experience localized flooding from heavier... Read more of this article

Somersfield Academy Host Susannah Cole

Somersfield Academy is engaging in a week of teacher-focused professional development with renowned author and educator Susannah Cole. A spokesperson said, “The groundbreaking book Flexible Mindsets in Schools: Channelling Brain Power for Critical Thinking, Complex Problem-Solving and Creativity embodies Somersfield’s ongoing dedication... Read more of this article

15 Detectives Complete Investigations Course

Fifteen experienced detectives from the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] recently completed a two-week-long, Management of Serious and Complex Investigations Course, at BPS Training School, Prospect. A police spokesperson said, “The detectives attending the course are of various ranks from constable through to inspector. The course is aligned to the UK... Read more of this article

Column: PLP Celebrates Workers On Labour Day

[Opinion column written by Lauren Bell] In recognition of Labour Day 2023, the Progressive Labour Party stands proudly alongside the hardworking men and women of Bermuda. We join our Brothers and Sisters in celebrating the immeasurable contributions that have shaped our Island’s past, define our present, and inspire our future. Under the theme... Read more of this article

Dr De Couto Appointed Shadow Finance Minister

Senator Dr Douglas De Couto has been appointed as the new Shadow Finance Minister. A spokesperson said, “Opposition Senator Dr Douglas De Couto has been appointed Shadow Finance Minister by Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson. Dr De Couto is also the Shadow Minister for Economic Development and Spokesperson for Tourism, Transportation, Works &... Read more of this article

Teams Announced For Eastern County Match

Bailey’s Bay and Cleveland County have announced their teams for the final round of the 2023 Eastern County Cup. Bailey’s Bay will be led by Terryn Fray, while Cleveland County will be led by Mackih McGowan. The match on Saturday at Sea Breeze Oval is scheduled to get underway at 10:00 am. Bailey’s Bay Terryn Fray – Captain Kyle Hodsoll... Read more of this article

Bermuda Defeat Haiti In Masters Ball Hockey

The 2023 International Street and Ball Hockey Masters World Championships continued in Buffalo City, United States, with Bermuda — playing their second match of the tournament — making a strong showing to defeat Haiti by a score of 7 – 1. Jean-Michael Tremblay and Doug Lynch both scored two goals, Mathieu Desjardins, Shannon Gosse, and... Read more of this article

Hawley & Smith To Compete In Mexico

[Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley will look to continue her fine form when she competes in the elite women’s race at the Americas Triathlon Championships Veracruz in Mexico tomorrow [September 2]. Hawley achieved her first podium in a World Triathlon Cup race, finishing third in the elite women’s event at the Yeongdo World Cup in South Korea... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Help Locate 14-Year-Old [Found]

[Updated] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Kassidy Rogers-Gibbons. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Kassidy Rogers-Gibbons. “Mr. Gibbons is described as being 5‘ 4“ in height, weighing about 120 pounds, slim build,... Read more of this article

Food Up 8.3% Annually, Down 0.2% Monthly

The cost of pineapples went up 49.0%, ice cream went up 31.8%, and fruit juices went up 29.1% on annual basis, while on a month to month basis, the average cost of green peppers decreased 18.8%, boneless pork loin decreased 16.5% and onions decreased 5.8%. This is according to the recently released May Consumer Price Index which said that on an overall... Read more of this article

Video: Sept 1st Bernews Morning Newsflash

PLP’s Mischa Fubler to run in bye-election, Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia to bring ‘wet & quite windy weather’, public schools to open for students on September 11, work on netball courts is ‘nearly complete’, St George’s Seafood Festival on September 17 and BAMZ welcomes three new small clawed otters are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article

Cricket: Chare Smith Leads Uphill To Big Victory

Chare Smith and his Uphill Castle Cricket Club teammates defeated West Monkton Cricket Club by 10 wickets. Uphill won the toss and elected to send West Monkton to bat, they bowled them out for 104, Varun Natarajan was the top scorer with 31, Smith was the pick of the Uphill Castle bowlers with figures of 9-2-31-7. In reply Uphill Castle scored 106/0,... Read more of this article

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