Category: News
Collision Involving Two Vehicles In Devonshire
[Updated] A collision involving two vehicles occurred this morning [Dec 23] in the Middle Road, Tee Street Devonshire area, prompting traffic diversions and delays. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11am Monday, 23rd December 2024, a collision occurred in the Middle Road, Tee Street Devonshire area. “Initial information suggests that two... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Somers Garden Christmas Lights
Somers Garden in St. George’s is currently illuminated with festive Christmas lights, transforming the area into a holiday wonderland. The display features a variety of decorations, including a nativity scene, teddy bears, Santa, snowmen, reindeer, and other festive figures. You can view all our coverage of Christmas here, all our coverage of Christmas... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Teams Up With Vault Academy
CedarBridge Academy [CBA] is partnering with Vault Academy and its esports partner FITGMR to launch “innovative esports and technology programs designed to prepare students for the fast-evolving landscape of modern industries.” A spokesperson said, “CedarBridge Academy is redefining education in Bermuda through an exciting new partnership... Read more of this article
Arts Council Celebrates 2024 Grant Awardees
The Bermuda Arts Council celebrates its 2024 grant recipients, awarding over $90,000 to 26 artists and organisations. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Council [BAC] is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of its 2024 grant recipients, a talented group of 26 artists and organisations whose creative projects span various disciplines.... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw Kiwon Waldron earns first victory at Hawthorne Race Course in Chicago, Willie Clemons scored in English non-league side Felixstowe & Walton’s 2-1 win away to Gorleston, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Shiona Turini Nominated For Two... Read more of this article
BHCS Distributes 150 Turkeys To Community
Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] distributed 150 turkeys to patients and members of the public on Saturday [Dec 21]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] demonstrated its ongoing commitment to the community by distributing 150 turkeys to patients and members of the public on Saturday, December 21. The initiative, held at the... Read more of this article
Shiona Turini Nominated For Two Awards
The Costume Designers Guild [CDG] has announced the nominees for its 27th annual awards ceremony, with Bermudian Shiona Turini receiving two nominations in the “Excellence in Short Form Design” category for her work on “Can’t B Broken: Beyoncé: Verizon” and “Chapter 1: ‘Launderette’ reimagined with Beyoncé:... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Dec 22nd “Good News” Spotlight
News that Jutorre Burgess scored for Harborough, the Mid Ocean Ladies raised $10,000 for SCARS, and the SPCA’s ‘Paws to the Park’ event raised $4,876 were all some of the positive highlights from the past week. In other good news, gymnast Aria Divine won medals in the UK, Kennette Burgess was named a winner of the 2024 Winston Under 40 Leadership... Read more of this article
Industrial Action Disrupts Bermuda Gas Service
Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited is “currently facing significant disruptions due to industrial action that is affecting its ability to serve both residential and commercial customers.” A spokesperson said, “The industrial action, which began in late November, has persisted longer than anticipated. We had hoped the matter would... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 21st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Anthony Williams Jr jailed in UK, Governor Rena Lalgie on accountability, Jahdia Spencer wins by-election in UK, BELCO announce changes to electricity tariffs, Bermuda Police Service advisory for the festive season, phase I airport runway resurfacing completed, solar panels installed at Bermuda Red Cross and National Museum of Bermuda working to restore... Read more of this article
Court: Anthony Williams Jr Jailed In UK
Anthony Williams Jr. was sentenced to prison time by the Nottingham Crown Court after being found guilty of possession of a knife and theft. The Nottingham Post report said, “A knifeman with a habit of carrying weapons was chased and caught by a group of men who saw him threaten to stab a shopkeeper. Nottingham Crown Court was told how Bermudan national... Read more of this article
Jahdia Spencer Wins By-Election In UK
Bermudian Jahdia Spencer was elected Labour councillor for West Thamesmead in a by-election. The Greenwich Wire reported, “Labour’s Jahdia Spencer won the West Thamesmead by-election – but little more than one in eight voters cast their ballots on the last Thursday before Christmas. Spencer won 464 votes – 45.1 per cent of the vote – while... Read more of this article
