Category: News
ABIR Contribute $8.5B To Economy Over Decade
Members of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] ”contributed $8.5 billion to the Bermudian economy over the decade ended 2020, according to a tally of annual member survey results,” the organisation said. A spokesperson said, “Data reported over the period from 2011 to 2020 show that the group’s aggregate economic... Read more of this article
Govt House Hosts Blue Shield Reception
The Governor held a reception at Government House to celebrate the launch of the Blue Shield Programme in Bermuda, which is a “new UK Government initiative aimed at tackling the challenges of illegal fishing and unlawful marine activities around the UK Overseas Territories.” Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “Last... Read more of this article
End-To-End Charitable Partners With Convex
The Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust [ETE] announced its partnership with Convex Group Limited, with Convex set to become ETE’s new title sponsor for the upcoming 2022 charitable event, now titled Convex End-to-End. A spokesperson said, “Marking the 35th anniversary of Bermuda’s most successful fundraising event, Convex End-to-End will take... Read more of this article
BUEI Appoints Dr Rosemarie McMahon
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the appointment of Dr. Rosemarie McMahon as the Consulting Director to the Youth Climate initiative, a “fundamental component of Bermuda’s first Youth Climate Summit held in November 2021.” A spokesperson said, “The Youth Climate Initiative was established to support Summit... Read more of this article
Berkeley’s ‘One Island, One Book’ Begins
The Berkeley Institute’s ‘One Island, One Book‘ initiative begins today [Feb 1], with the public invited to “begin reading and participating in the February and March activity.” A spokesperson said, “One Island, One Book starts today, February 1, 2022. The Berkeley Institute invites you to begin reading and participating... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hosting Forbes Under 30 This Month
For the month of February, Bermuda is hosting the first-ever Forbes Under 30 Residency program, with a group of alumni of the global Forbes 30 Under 30 lists spending time on the island, taking part in various activities. A BTA spokesperson said, “For the month of February, Bermuda will host the first-ever Forbes Under 30 Residency program. “Presented... Read more of this article
Celebration Held To Thank Dr Carika Weldon
A celebration was held yesterday [Jan 31] at the Bermuda Molecular Diagnostics and Research Laboratory to thank Dr. Carika Weldon – who returned home to assist the island at the start of the pandemic — for her service to Bermuda. “We want her to know that we appreciate her, appreciate everything that she’s done for our community and... Read more of this article
NMAC TeleHealth Kits At Airport & Via Delivery
Northshore Medical Center’s [NMAC] Covid-19 test TeleHealth Kits are now sold at the airport and via the Sargasso Sea delivery service. A spokesperson said, “The mission at Northshore Medical Center [NMAC] is to ensure that Bermuda and her guests always have convenient, affordable healthcare solutions. Pre-pandemic, this was their mission... Read more of this article
Photos: Local Team Finish Antarctica Marathon
Raleigh Bermuda’s Team Penguins have officially completed the 2022 Antarctica Marathon, joining a small group of people worldwide who have accomplished the feat, which sees runners compete in weather that the event website said “typically ranges from –10C to –20C at the time of year.” A spokesperson said, “Raleigh Bermuda is... Read more of this article
Video: February 1st Bernews Morning Newsflash
117th coronavirus related death, 241 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, celebration to thank Dr Carika Weldon, traffic stop leads to arrest of motorcycle rider, two car drivers ‘suspected to be racing’, Bermuda Is Love offer two $5,000 scholarships, Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, “Love circle” at Cabinet grounds, helping seniors adapt to Clarien... Read more of this article
360 Degree Tour: Spittal Pond Nature Reserve
In the fourth of our five-part series for 2022 World Wetlands Day, we take a 360 degree tour of Spittal Pond, which is described as “Bermuda’s only example of a non-tidal permanent brackish lagoon” and “the most important wetland for wintering waterfowl and transient shorebirds.” Declared a “Wetland of International Importance”... Read more of this article
January 2022: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the North Hamilton, Humpback whales, rainbow, Shelly Bay beach,... Read more of this article
