Category: News
Serious Motorcycle Collision In St George’s
A motorcycle rider was transported to hospital with what were described as ‘life threatening injuries’ after a crash in St. George’s today [May 22]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:45pm, Sunday 22nd May, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious collision along Cut Road near the junction with... Read more of this article
Video: Sailors Place 3rd In SSL Gold Cup Series
[Updated] Bermuda’s sailing team is continuing to compete in the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series in Switzerland, and you can tune in and watch the action live below. Update 9.08am: Bermuda just won a race to jump into the lead. Update 10.30am: While Bermuda did a great job to win another race today — their second win of the series —... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday May 22nd ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that 93 students graduated from the Bermuda College, Ravi Cannonier-Watson will perform in front of the Queen as part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations at Buckingham Palace, and Berkeley Institute students launched an impressive new local food website were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Caitlyn... Read more of this article
Endangered Species Skinks & Cahows Interact
As the world marks ‘Endangered Species Day,’ Nonsuch Expeditions is highlighting two of Bermuda’s IUCN Red Listed species — the cahow and skink — noting that the two critically endangered species are interacting on Nonsuch Island where they can “thrive without the threat of introduced predators.” Senior Terrestrial... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: “Bikes Up, Guns Down” Event
“We would rather have the kids pick up bikes than guns” was the message as the ‘Bikes Up, Guns Down’ community day event was held this afternoon [May 21] at Southampton Rangers Sports Club, with the event featuring food, music, fun castles, bike displays and more. The ‘Bikes Up, Guns Down’ event, organised by the Give Back Foundation,... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: Open House At Verdmont
In celebration of Heritage Month, the Bermuda National Trust hosted a Free Open House at the Verdmont Museum and Gardens in Smiths today [May 21], with the public able to tour the centuries old property. Executive Director of the National Trust Karen Border told Bernews, “We are thrilled to be opening Verdmont to the public today, a free public... Read more of this article
Bermuda Wins Race At Gold Cup In Switzerland
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s sailing team has recorded their first win in the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series in Switzerland, making a strong showing to win the third race of the series. The official race report said, “Three races and three different winners in the Islands’ group. After SSL Team Puerto Rico [Race 1] and SSL Team... Read more of this article
History & Legacy Committee Submit Terms
The History and Legacy Education Committee Working Group “was successful in submitting the terms of reference” on March 31st, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that he “looks forward to the formal establishment of the History and Legacy Committee this year, and the work that is to come with preserving, honouring, and... Read more of this article
Parish Primary Schools, Signature Schools, More
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the “tremendous amount of work that is being done within the Ministry of Education, the Department of Education, and the Learning First Programme.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “On April 1st, 2022, the Parish Primary Schools and next Signature School... Read more of this article
Road Checkpoints Over Bermuda Day Holiday
According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the Bermuda Day holiday — from Thursday, May 26th to Sunday, May 29th — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint... Read more of this article
Video: May 21st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm shooting in Pembroke, cost increase for St. George’s Marina project, cruises: 27 calls, 45K passengers & $4M in taxes, legislation ill to create sandbox for energy innovators, Jennifer Phillips appointed to Tourism Board, new updates on BDADay.com website, police renew appeal in murder investigation and 706 cases announced... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal In Murder Investigation
Today [May 21] marks six years since the murder of 26-year-old Patrick Dill, and the police are renewing their appeal for anyone with any information to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing its appeal for witnesses to come forward regarding the murder of 26-year-old Patrick Dill, who was... Read more of this article
