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Ceremonial Tree Planting At Botanical Gardens

Earlier today [Nov 4] Premier David Burt and Azorean President Vasco Cordeiro conducted a ceremonial tree planting in the Botanical Gardens as part of the celebrations of the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants to Bermuda. In attendance for the occasion were the visiting Azorean delegation, Public Works Minister Lt/Col... Read more of this article

Stabbing At Doghouse Bar, Two Men Arrested

Following a stabbing at the Doghouse Bar on Front Street, two men were arrested and the police ordered the Doghouse to close for 24 hours. A police spokesperson said, “At around 2:12am, Saturday 2nd November, 2019, police responded to calls about a reported disturbance at the Doghouse bar on Front Street in the city of Hamilton. “Upon arrival,... Read more of this article

Portuguese Documentary To Premiere At BUEI

A new locally made documentary chronicling the Portuguese experience on the island will premiere at the Bermuda Underwater Anniversary Institute later this month [Nov 27]. Produced and directed by Bermudian filmmaker Milton Raposo, Fabric is being shown in conjunction with this month’s festivities commemorating the 170th anniversary of the arrival... Read more of this article

Texan Travel Writer Sings Bermuda’s Praises

There’s a longstanding and good-humoured tradition in Texas of bragging that it has the biggest and best of everything. But the Lone Star state appears willing to make an exception to this unwritten rule when it comes to tiny Bermuda, which a Texas travel writer saying the island makes an outsized impression on visitors and offers high-quality... Read more of this article

170th Portuguese Anniversary Gala Dinner

Yesterday evening [Nov 3], the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo spent time with His Excellency, the President of the Regional Government of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro, at a gala dinner in his honour. During the ocassion at the CedarBridge Academy, Minister Foggo reinforced the importance of Bermuda’s Portuguese heritage. Minister... Read more of this article

Video: Nov 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Happy Portuguese Anniversary Day, Azorean President Vasco Cordeiro welcomed at Bermuda airport, President Cordeiro meets with Governor, Premier David Burt welcomes President Cordeiro, Holiday Community Block Party held, Portuguese Procession of Faith, Children’s Reading Festival held, Bermuda International Dog Show held Yorkshire terrier dog stolen... Read more of this article

Brendon Todd Wins Bermuda Championship

[Written by Don Burgess] Brendon Todd won the Bermuda Championship in style as he tied the course record by shooting a nine-under-par 62 to go -24 under for the tournament. Todd won by four strokes over Harry Higgs. Hank Lebioda finished tied for third after shooting a 63 on the Port Royal Golf Course to finish -18. Aaron Wise and Brian Gay were also... Read more of this article

Video: Vintage 1976 Bermuda Go-Kart Action

Bermuda Karting Club 2019/20 racing recently got underway at the East End’s Southside Raceway. And the start of a new season prompted one former club member to roll back history’s odometer and revisit scenes of Bermuda go-karting action from more than four decades ago. Karting 1967 “I was going through my archives and found this gem... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Portuguese Procession of Faith

In celebration of the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, a series of events have been scheduled for this weekend, including the Procession of Faith held this afternoon [Nov 3] after a special church Mass at St. Theresa’s Cathedral. The Mass was attended by Bishop Wes Spiewak, His Excellency the President... Read more of this article

Yorkshire Terrier Dog Stolen In Burglary [Found]

[Updated] Police are appealing for information regarding a burglary in Warwick, in which ‘Yoyo’ — a tan coloured male Yorkshire Terrier dog – was stolen. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are currently conducting inquiries into a reported burglary that occurred at a South Road, Warwick residence around 3:15pm Friday, November... Read more of this article

Premier Burt Welcomes President Cordeiro

Last evening [Nov 2], Premier David Burt formally welcomed His Excellency the President of the Regional Government of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro to Bermuda, during a reception at Rosewood, Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The gathering saw around 150 people in attendance, including Cabinet Ministers, Governor John Rankin and members... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Holiday Community Block Party

In celebration of the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, a series of events have been scheduled for this weekend, including the Portuguese Holiday Community Block Party held last night [Nov 2] on Reid Street. Sponsored by the Vasco da Gama Club, the evening kicked off at 6.00pm. The event featured the Portuguese... Read more of this article

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