Category: News
Truck Crashes Over Embankment In East End
[Updated] A truck was seen crashed over an embankment in the east end last night [Nov 5] with the vehicle landing on its side near the water’s edge. Further details are limited at this time, however we have asked the Bermuda Police Service for information and will update as able. Update 3.37pm: A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:15pm... Read more of this article
Partnership For Healthy Meals At Dellwood School
One Communications is partnering with personal trainer Hafid James and Jamaican Grill to “ensure children participating in the Dellwood feeding program have access to balanced meals.” A spokesperson said, “The primary goal of the initiative is to offer meals three times a week for the foreseeable future. This joint effort signifies... Read more of this article
15-Year-OId Golfer To Compete In PGA Event
[Written by Stephen Wright] Oliver Betschart was just seven years old when he hit his first hole-in-one, and this week the 15-year-old will become the youngest player to compete in a PGA Tour event since 2014 when he tees off in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. It happened on May 11, 2016, on the 148-yard, par 3, third hole at Port Royal Golf Course,... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the Walk for Peace held, the World Rugby Classic get underway, the Pan Am Games conclude and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Police ‘Inquiries’ Into Indecent Exposure Incident 40 Female Entrepreneurs Nominated For Award Regiment Soldiers... Read more of this article
Raiders Win In Antonio Pierce’s Coach Debut
[Written by Patrick Bean] Antonio Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, won his first National Football League [NFL] game as interim head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Pierce, who was promoted from linebackers coach to the top position last week, following the firing of former head coach Josh McDaniels, guided his team to a 30-6 shellacking... Read more of this article
40 Female Entrepreneurs Nominated For Award
Voting is now open for the W.O.M.B Bermuda Female Entrepreneur award, with everyone able to cast their vote online. A spokesperson said, “Vote now for the Female Entrepreneur for 2022/2023. For the last weeks, nominations have been pouring in, with almost 50 individual nominations, resulting in 40 nominees. Congratulations! This year’s nominees... Read more of this article
Regiment Soldiers Earn Chainsaw Certifications
Soldiers earned internationally-recognised qualifications as they sharpened skills required in post-hurricane operations. A spokesperson said, “Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment worked with UK-based Kingswood Training over two weeks to develop chainsaw maintenance and cutting techniques as well as methods of dealing with windblown trees. “The... Read more of this article
Police ‘Inquiries’ Into Indecent Exposure Incident
[Updated] The police have confirmed they have started “inquiries into an incident of indecent exposure which is alleged to have occurred at the north field of the National Sports Center.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has begun inquiries into an incident of indecent exposure which is alleged to have occurred at the... Read more of this article
Consultation Process On Caricom Membership
The Government announced in the 2023 Throne Speech that they will be “initiating a consultation process leading to full membership in Caricom.” The relevant extract stated, “The vision of former Premier, the Hon. Dame Jennifer Smith was for Bermuda to strengthen the historic, familial, and cultural ties to the Caribbean. This year... Read more of this article
Photos: Warwick Academy’s ‘Salute Day’
Warwick Academy held their salute day on Friday [Nov 3] celebrating their 361 year history. “Students wore grub day clothes and Bear Ears along with their Bear bracelets given out this year. The theme was ‘Wear The Bear To Show You Care’ and the Bear mascot was out in full force visiting alumni around Hamilton. Alumni painted Bermuda... Read more of this article
Government To Support Initiatives From Students
This summer the Family Centre’s Youth Leadership Academy presented ideas including revamping Parsons Road Park and creating a film highlighting the history of Court Street, and “the students have been connected with the various Government Departments and each of the initiatives will be advanced and supported in this coming year.” This... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Nov 5 “Good News” Spotlight
News that Debi Ray-Rivers was awarded the Roman Catholic Church’s Peace and Social Justice award, Bermuda earned a 4-2 win over Barbados in the Concacaf Road to W Gold Cup series, Andreaz Glasgow was awarded the Young Caribbean Professional Network’s Scholarship, and Fortitude Reinsurance has donated $100,000 to the Bermuda Education Network were... Read more of this article
