Category: News
Over 100 Vendors Apply For Harbour Nights
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that the upcoming Harbour Nights event is “set to be the largest and most exciting yet, with over 100 vendors applying to participate this year.” A spokesperson said, “This overwhelming response from local businesses and artisans showcases the tremendous enthusiasm and support for this iconic Bermuda... Read more of this article
Minors Out Of USATF Grand Prix Due To Injury
[Written by Stephen Wright] Middle-distance runner Dage Minors has withdrawn from the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix because of a knee injury. He hopes to recover for the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador, next month; however, he said he was unlikely to be fit for the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby on May 26. The 27-year-old said... Read more of this article
BELCO Holds Health, Safety, Environment Day
BELCO recently held the Company’s Occupational Health, Safety and Environment [OHSE] Day. A spokesperson said, “OHSE Day is an annual training day which was held this year on Friday, May 5th with the theme: ‘A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.’ “The day began with a service... Read more of this article
Column: Why Are PLP MPs Silent In East End?
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Thomas Harvey] Why are the PLP MPs silent in the East End? It is with great interest that I have taken in as much information as I can in relation to the Minister of Education’s plans for the future of educating our children in this island. I must admit that I find myself somewhat dismayed at a policy which lacks... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 58th Annual School Art Exhibition
The annual Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society of Arts is now open, featuring work from middle and senior schools. “Our students created expressive, captivating, and purposeful works of art to celebrate this year’s 58th Annual Art Exhibition theme, ‘Transformations: A Fresh Perspective,” Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards previously... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend was marred with tragedy, as a 30-year-old man died following what the police said was a suspected hit and run collision. In addition, the island celebrated Mother’s Day, the Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festival was held as well as various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view... Read more of this article
Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
Premier David Burt attended the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] Meeting with elected Leaders of the Overseas Territories last week and a Joint Communique was issued at the conclusion of the meetings. A Government spokesperson said, ” last week, the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, attended the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC]... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2023 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres
[Updated with photos & 360] The Portuguese community is gathering today [May 14] in order to celebrate “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles] and you can tune in and watch live below. Update | Video added Update | 360 degree view added A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores... Read more of this article
Trey Mallory Earns All-CAA Doubles Recognition
Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory has earned Colonial Athletic Association’s Third-Team All-CAA Doubles recognition. He plays for the University of North Carolina Wilmington and their report said, “Junior Drew Broadstreet [Summerfield, N.C.] and sophomore Trey Mallory [Southampton, Bermuda] garnered All-Conference honours for the first... Read more of this article
30-Year-Old Man Dies After Suspected Hit & Run
[Updated: The police confirm the victim has died] Police responded to a “911 report of an unresponsive person lying in the roadway” in Hamilton parish, with the police saying the 30-year-old man “may have been the victim of a hit and run collision.” A spokesperson said, “At approximately 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 14th, 2023,... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Inspired Cupcakes Virtual Gallery
Hibiscus flowers, frangipani flowers, treefrogs, turtles, motor scooters, humpback whales, fish, and more are some of the items included in this Bermuda-inspired cupcake virtual art photo gallery for Mother’s Day, the latest installment of Bernews’ series of ‘Virtual Shows’. This marks the 14th in a series of ‘Virtual Art Shows’ by... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday May 14th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Renee Faulcon was named the BNA Nurse of the Year, Shiona Turini is serving as a stylist for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, Rowan Vickers appeared in the Silo TV series and Bermuda is Love us set to award $5,000 scholarship were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Kenny Leseur won the IU-Kokomo... Read more of this article
