Category: News
Island To Host International Hockey Tournament
The Bermuda Hockey Federation will host the Central American and Caribbean Games Qualifier Tournaments in April 2022, with teams from the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Guyana set to take part. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda is to be the proud host of 5 field hockey countries from our PAHF region to compete in international... Read more of this article
Thomas Sinclair & Maxwell Dill Earn PSEA Award
Thomas Sinclair and Maxwell Dill from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for January. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the January recipients of the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] – Mr.... Read more of this article
Photos, Video, 360: Landmarks Art Show Opening
The Bermuda Arts Centre held the opening of their ‘Landmarks’ show at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse today [Feb 13]. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Plein Air Group will be in attendance. They will be capturing the lighthouse, the view and the afternoon. One might fall in love with one of the paintings right off the easel. “Enjoy... Read more of this article
Jah-Nhai Perinchief Wins, World Leading Leap
[Updated] Jah-Nhai Perinchief made a highly impressive showing at the Tyson Invitational, winning the triple jump with a massive leap of 16.91m [55.47 ft], which is the world’s leading distance so far this season. The Bermudian athlete entered this meet holding an already impressive 8th place in the season rankings thanks to his leap of 16.55... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Feb 13th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Hamilton Princess will honour Martha Dismont and Gary Phillips, Bermuda Cricket Board’s Rájan Simons was awarded a full scholarship, the Transformational Living Centre opened its doors to five families, and Coralisle Group’s Zest Wellness Programme won a Wellness Council of America gold medal were all some of the positive news stories... Read more of this article
Tucker Inducted Into Virginia-DC Hall Of Fame
[Updated] Former Bermuda National Coach Keith Tucker has been inducted into the Virginia-DC Soccer Hall of Fame. The announcement said, “For forty years Coach Tucker has nurtured and grown the game of Soccer in the District of Columbia at every level from the Division 1 college to US coed recreational youth soccer. “Born in Bermuda, Coach... Read more of this article
Videos: Endeavour, Spirit Ship & Coast Guard
Endeavour is working with other local organizations to offer training and career development opportunities that prepare young people for working in the maritime sector, and the two videos below highlight some of their “hands-on experiences aboard the Spirit of Bermuda and learning more afloat with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard.” A... Read more of this article
Video: City Spotlights Scratchie’s Barber Shop
The City of Hamilton has launched a video series entitled “Black History Month Business Spotlight” featuring Black-owned Bermuda businesses with an enduring historical presence in the City, with this episode spotlighting Theodosia Lambert and Scratchie’s Barber Shop. The video’s description says, “In recognition of Black History Month,... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: BNT Hold Plant & Bake Sale
The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] is holding their annual Plant and Bake Sale today [Feb 12] at Waterville in Paget, with the event featuring baked goods, locally grown plants, fresh vegetables, home-made preserves, local honey and more. Governor Rena Lalgie is working at the tea & coffee table at the event, and the funds raised today will go... Read more of this article
Teachers Union Pass Motion Of ‘No Confidence’
The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] held an emergency general membership meeting in order to discuss a number of issues, and during the meeting, they accepted a motion on a ‘vote of no confidence’ in the Minister of Education, Permanent Secretary of Education, and Commissioner of Education. We reached out to the Education Ministry for comment... Read more of this article
2021 Environmental Statistics Compendium
The Department of Statistics has released the 2021 Environmental Statistics Compendium. A Government spokesperson said, “The Compendium is structured into 13 sections and contains brief analyses, tables and graphs for each section. There are more than 40 statistical tables which provide a wealth of data about Bermuda’s environmental conditions. “Some... Read more of this article
Video: February 12 Bernews Morning Newsflash
‘Large sum’ of cash seized & man arrested, 123,082 total vaccinations, Restaurant Weeks extended until February 28, Bernews to host Valentine’s Day digital art show tomorrow at 8pm, Bermuda Festival to be live this year, five teenagers give to Bermuda charities and 267 cases announced so far this month are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
