Category: News
Ag Show Team Win PSEA Award For April
The Department of Parks Ag Show Team won the April Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for their “outstanding efforts in coordinating the 80th Annual Bermuda Exhibition.” A Government spokesperson said, “Last week [May 19], Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the Department of Parks’... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Move More Bermuda Games
The ‘Move More Bermuda Senior Games’ was held yesterday afternoon [May 20] at the National Sports Centre, with the event, exclusively open to individuals aged 50 and over, showcasing the athleticism and competitive spirit of older members of the community. The Games were part of this weekend’s track and field events, which will also include... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday May 21st ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that 102 students graduated from Bermuda College, the CedarBridge Academy National Honor Society donated to the Transformational Living Centre for Families, and Sahlay Govia, Kierra Lee, Sarzjae Minors, Kneiko Brimmer, Seth Somner, Dante Trott, and Detre Virgil completed training in London as part of Bacardi’s Shake Your Future’ programme... Read more of this article
Investigation Continues Into Murder Of Patrick Dill
Today marks the seventh anniversary of the murder of Patrick Dill — who was fatally shot in Pembroke in 2016 — and the police are renewing their appeal for anyone with any information to please come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Today is the seventh year anniversary of the murder of Patrick Dill. Mr. Dill was shot to death... Read more of this article
Photos, Video, 360: Somersfield Spring Fair
Somersfield Academy hosted their annual Spring Fair today [May 20] at the Somersfield Academy Field in Devonshire. The Spring Fair’s attractions included food, games, prizes, live entertainment, pony rides, treasure baskets, fun castles and more. Related Stories Photos & Video: Somersfield Holiday Market Photos &... Read more of this article
Muay Thai Squad Named For TBA Worlds
[Written by Stephen Wright] Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness will send a team of ten athletes to compete at the annual TBA Muay Thai Expo World Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, next month. The Classic, running from June 21-25, is the largest Muay Thai tournament in the world, with more than 1,000 amateur competitors vying for honours in various weight... Read more of this article
Barnes Steps Down As Karting Club President
[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes has stepped down as the Bermuda Karting Club president, having held the position for three years. Jason North has succeeded Barnes, who said he is proud of his achievements and has backed the new committee, voted in last week, to “keep the ball rolling”. Barnes told Bernews: “The club is in great shape... Read more of this article
Financial Sanctions Implementation Unit Update
Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons provided an update on the Russia Sanctions Regime in Bermuda, noting that “since February 2022, the FSIU has logged 139 compliance reporting forms, including notification of frozen assets totalling over $219.5 million.” Speaking in the House of Assembly [May 19], the Attorney-General said, “The... Read more of this article
Minister Hayward On Q4 Economic Results
“The quarterly GDP estimates indicate that the economy has expanded by at least 5.9% in nominal terms in 2022,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, adding that “in real terms, the inflation-adjusted economy is estimated to have grown by at least 2.9% in 2022.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, the Minister... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting May 20
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting May 20th. On Saturday the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday Oleander container ship and the Vision Of The Seas... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Water & Wastewater Plan
Minister of Public Works David Burch provided an update on the status of one of the initiatives of the Water and Wastewater Master Plan Implementation – the establishment of Regulatory Oversight for the Water Utility Sector. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, outlined in the Government’s platform of 2017 were a number of... Read more of this article
Minister Campbell On Tourism Statistics
“The first quarter measures bode well for the revival of our tourism sector,” Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell said in the House of Assembly as he provided an overview of the latest tourism statistics. The Minister said, “The Government looks forward to the renewed growth and development in the sector as we... Read more of this article
