Category: News
Help Choose New Colour For Historic Property
Bermuda National Trust headquarters “Waterville”, at the Foot of the Lane, is due for painting and they are offering the public a chance to vote online to choose the new colour for the historic property. Their website said, “Bermuda National Trust headquarters “Waterville”, at the Foot of the Lane, is due for painting and we would like your... Read more of this article
Lambe On Track To Make Record Appearance
[Written by Stephen Wright] Reggie Lambe hopes to become Bermuda’s most capped player as he closes in on Damon Ming’s record of 43 appearances. Lambe has been capped 42 times by his country and expects to surpass Ming’s tally during Bermuda’s Concacaf Nations League campaign, which starts next month. Ming, who at the age of 43 still turns out... Read more of this article
BIOS: Ocean Technology Course For Students
This summer, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] is offering a week-long training course focused on “emerging ocean technology” for students, and “participation in the program is free; however, students must be nominated by a teacher, mentor, or educator outside the formal classroom.” A spokesperson said, “This... Read more of this article
Regulated Crypto-Native Insurance Marketplace
Nayms has ‘graduated’ from the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s [BMA] regulatory sandbox to “become the world’s first, fully regulated crypto-native insurance marketplace,” the BDA announced today. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] congratulates Nayms for graduating from the Bermuda Monetary... Read more of this article
154-Year-Old Gold Ring Returned To Verdmont
A former resident of Bermuda has repatriated a 154-year-old gold ring, found between floorboards at Verdmont in the 1940s, and gifted it to the Bermuda National Trust [BNT]. Verdmont, which was built sometime between 1694 and 1714, is one of the Trust’s historic house museums. A spokesperson said, “Handing over the ring to the Trust on 9 May... Read more of this article
Column: How Measuring Success Of Initiatives?
[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Robin Tucker] National Security Minister Michael Weeks and Pastor Leroy Bean and the Gang Violence Reduction Team Coordinator were recently interviewed by Bernews to enlightening the public about the work that is being done to deal with gang violence in Bermuda. Historically, we have not had regular press conferences... Read more of this article
Column: Debate Ideas And Not Personalities
[Opinion column written by MP Kim Swan] I read the recent comments from former Premier Cannonier with great interest. I had hoped that he would be bringing forward a vision from the OBA on tourism or any other issue critical to the elevation of the condition of our people. It would have been refreshing to hear their perspective and that we would be... Read more of this article
Video: May 17th Bernews Morning Newsflash
154-year-old gold ring returned to Verdmont, Trevor Moniz inducted into Azorean Order of Merit, funds being raised for Mascarinas family, Caitlyn Bobb shatters school record, youth sailors in SailGP Inspire action, BTA releases first quarter results for 2022, Regiment band to host free concert on May 29, Queen’s Baton to arrive in Bermuda on May 22,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 16 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: Dec 30... Read more of this article
BTA Releases First Quarter Results For 2022
The Bermuda Tourism Authority today [May 16] released first quarter figures that they said “highlighted gradual recovery for several key tourism metrics.” A spokesperson said, “According to the data, leisure air visitor arrivals were down 70% over pre-pandemic figures which reflected 314% growth over 2021 measures. Bermuda’s air... Read more of this article
Column: Concerns, Improvements & More
[Written by St George's Mayor George Dowling III] The Town of St George has been discussed in the media lately, and I would like to address a few matters that have arisen. I am in hope that this letter provides a bit of clarity on widely debated and sometimes misunderstood topics. We have noted the following concerns in reference to the Town and encourage... Read more of this article
Photos: Youth Sailors In SailGP Inspire Action
This past weekend, Bermuda’s next generation of sailing superstars displayed their skills while taking part in the SailGP’s Inspire Careers and Racing programs as part of the Bermuda SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess. SailGP previously announced that 17 students were awarded internships in the Inspire Careers program and 34 local Inspire Racing... Read more of this article
