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BPS Driver Training Courses Underway

BPS Driver Training Courses Underway

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is advising the public that it is currently holding driver training on the island’s roads. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Driver Training Unit currently has four driver training courses in progress. “Three involve the use of police cars and one the use of police motorcycles, on our... Read more of this article

Video: October 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Video: October 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash

A motorcyclist being injured in a collision in Warwick, Minister Walter Roban participating in GO CFF, police reminding the public to “securely lock vehicles”, Minister Michael Weeks launching Fire Safety Awareness Week, a Halloween-themed edition of the Heartbeats Lecture Series, and Daren Bascome receiving an AIGA Fellow Award are some of the... Read more of this article

BCHC Seeks Funds For Mammography Machine

BCHC Seeks Funds For Mammography Machine

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] is working to raise $400,000 to fund a new 3D mammography machine, saying “the state-of-the-art mammography machine will replace a retiring system that will soon be outdated.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre urges the community to ‘Mobilise for Mammograms’ to... Read more of this article

Photos: Pronto City Market Opens In Hamilton

Photos: Pronto City Market Opens In Hamilton

Online grocery service Pronto has opened a brick and mortar outlet – Pronto City Market – in Hamilton, “providing customers with the option to shop in-store while continuing to offer the same seamless online services.” A spokesperson said, “Established in 2021 as a digital-first company to meet growing demand post the Covid-19... Read more of this article

St. George’s Oral Health Clinic Reopens

St. George’s Oral Health Clinic Reopens

The St. George’s Oral Health Clinic reopened yesterday [Oct 7] after a year-long closure. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Health is pleased to announce the reopening of the St. George’s Oral Health Clinic on October 7th, 2024.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “We appreciate the public’s understanding... Read more of this article

Ignite Opens Applications For 9th Cohort

Ignite Opens Applications For 9th Cohort

Ignite’s award-winning Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme is now open for applications for its 9th cohort. A spokesperson said, “Are you ready to take your business to the next level or make a bigger impact with your non-profit? Ignite’s award-winning Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme is now open for applications for its 9th cohort. Entrepreneurial... Read more of this article

Equestrian: BEF Schooling Show Results

Equestrian: BEF Schooling Show Results

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted a schooling show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Logan Flood won the open schooling class riding Red Sky at Night, Eliza Steinoff was second riding Cruze is Karma, and Flood riding Wild Things Island Adventure finished third. The low equitation O/F 2’3” class was won by Victoria Smatt riding... Read more of this article

October School Break Football Camps

October School Break Football Camps

The Warwick Football Academy will be hosting football camps during the October school break, from October 21 to October 25. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Football Academy is hosting October school break football camps featuring Coerver Coaching [U7-U13] & International Development Academy [Elite Players U14-U17] to run the week of October... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 7 2024

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 7 2024

October 7 saw 900 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $27,000.00 BD. 900 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, closing up 3.4% at $30.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,460.35, up 0.05% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article

Uechi Ryu Academy To Hold Black Belt Ceremony

Uechi Ryu Academy To Hold Black Belt Ceremony

The Bermuda Uechi Ryu Academy will hold its Junior Black Belt Ceremony on Saturday, October 12, from 4pm to 5:30pm at the BAA gym. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Uechi Ryu Academy is excited to invite all to its Junior Black Belt Grading & Awards Ceremony, to take place at the BAA gym on Saturday, October 12 – 4pm to 5:30pm. “This... Read more of this article

Minister Launches Fire Safety Awareness Week

Minister Launches Fire Safety Awareness Week

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks officially launches Fire Safety Awareness Week at City Hall this morning [Oct 7]. A Government spokesperson said, “This morning at City Hall in Hamilton, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, officially proclaimed this week as Fire Safety Awareness Week. “Joined by the Bermuda Fire... Read more of this article

Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet Day Two Results

Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet Day Two Results

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association season continued with day two of the Kattegat Sharks sprint meet at the BASA Pool. Freya Lau won the 13-14 girls 100 SC meter breaststroke A-final touching the wall in a time of 1:25.43, Scarlett Spurling, was second in 1:26.99, and Isla Cooze, was third in 1:31.73. In the 13-14 boys 200 SC meter freestyle A... Read more of this article