Category: News
Minister Condemns Violence Outside Courts
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks has ”condemned the acts of violence which took place outside of the Supreme Court recently.” Minister Weeks said, “Several incidences of anti-social behaviour occurred last week outside of our court buildings. These acts of violence involved assaulting and harassing court officers who were carrying... Read more of this article
Geordie Wardman To Run In Memory Of Son
[Written by Stephen Wright] Geordie Wardman will tackle a 100-mile ultra-marathon across the Utah desert as part of a “crazy goal” to raise $100,000 to start a scholarship in memory of his son Finn, who died in a tragic accident last year. Finn, who was studying business administration at Durham University in England, was just 20 years old when... Read more of this article
Video: Jan 25th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Ministry to remove abandoned vehicles, BermudAir seat sale, Ministry releases ‘Working for Workers’ report, Royal Bermuda Regiment relaxes hair & beard policies, applications open for Government Scholarships and SPS delivers 2nd batch of school items are some of the stories in this morning’s [Jan 25th] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning... Read more of this article
BermudAir Offering Airline Seat Sale
BermudAir – which recently announced they will be expanding their routes to include Orlando and Baltimore – is offering a seat sale, with the company stating that “one-way fares starting as low as $99 from any of our five U.S. locations” and “one-way fares starting as low as $199 from Bermuda”. The airline said the “promotion... Read more of this article
Gavin Manders Appointed PAB National Director
The Pickleball Association Bermuda [PAB] has appointed Gavin Manders as the National Director of Pickleball. A spokesperson said, “The Pickleball Association Bermuda [PAB] is delighted to announce the appointment of Gavin Manders as the National Director of Pickleball. This significant appointment heralds a new chapter in the advancement of pickleball... Read more of this article
Photos: SPS Delivers 2nd Batch Of School Items
Support Public Schools Bermuda delivered the second round of school supplies to public primary schools today [Jan 24], as part of their annual effort to improve classroom learning. The spokesperson previously said, “This year SPS will be delivering to P3 and P6 classrooms at all 17 public primary schools including their art, P.E. teachers and... Read more of this article
Ministry To Remove Abandoned Vehicles
“The Ministry of Transport is taking proactive measures to address the increasing prevalence of abandoned vehicles across the island,” said the Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert, with the Minister urging residents to “email the location and any details [make, model, colour and registration number] to abandoned vehicles@gov.bm or call 292-1271.” “The... Read more of this article
Applications Open For Government Scholarships
“This year we will offer almost $2 million in scholarship and awards,” the Education Minister said as he announced that the application period for the 2024 Ministry of Education Scholarships and Awards is now open, with a deadline of April 8th. “The Bermuda Government recognises the importance of providing our people with opportunities... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regiment Relaxes Hair & Beard Policies
Rules around beards and hairstyles for Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers in uniform have “been relaxed as the organisation takes a further step to embrace diversity and individuality among troops,” the Regiment said today. A spokesperson said, “The significant shift in policies aims to modernise the defence force and is in line with... Read more of this article
Ministry Releases ‘Working For Workers’ Report
The Department of Labour released its Working for Workers 2023 report, highlighting a “year of successfully achieving many significant milestones that advanced employee and worker rights in Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “Throughout 2023, the Labour Relations Section, which became the Department of Labour and remained within... Read more of this article
Sienna Mosquera On Golf, Goals, Plans & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sienna Mosquera’s passion for golf has steadily grown since first picking up a golf club as a nine-year-old. Although her first sporting love was tennis, it was not long before Mosquera asked her parents whether she could turn her attention from serving to driving and drop shots to putting. It was under the watchful eye... Read more of this article
Women’s Football, AFC Bournemouth & More
[Written by Patrick Bean] More doors are opening for local female footballers, with the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] having developed relationships with overseas clubs, particularly those among the European professional leagues. Prime among these is AFC Bournemouth, which competes in the National League Division One South West and has Bermuda... Read more of this article
