Category: News
Bermuda vs St Vincent Football Match Cancelled
Tonight’s [Dec 1] Bermuda vs. St. Vincent and the Grenadines women’s football match has been cancelled as the team “will be unable to travel to Bermuda,” the BFA has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] was informed late on Thursday, November 30th by the St. Vincent & the Grenadines... Read more of this article
Warrant Executed, Man Arrested, Drugs Seized
A 40-year-old man was arrested after police executed a warrant at a Warwick Parish residence and “seized a quantity of U.S. currency, along with a substantial amount of suspected controlled drug, crack cocaine.” A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] conducted Operation Moonstone. “During... Read more of this article
Museum Announces Judges For Charman Prize
The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art announced the panel of judges — Dr Madeleine Hadden, Amanda Coulson, and Karole Dill Barkley — for the 2023 Charman Prize. A spokesperson said, “Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is pleased to announce the distinguished panel of judges for the upcoming Charman Prize 2023, a celebration of the... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 1st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Warrant executed, man arrested and drugs seized, the Fairmont redevelopment is getting underway, schedule lists 189 cruise ship visits in 2024, Christmas tree at airport, Minister Jason Hayward addresses STEP Bermuda Conference, Minister Owen Darrell meets with Chamber leadership, WOMB vendors market, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art announces judges... Read more of this article
Fairmont Redevelopment Is Getting Underway
“The redevelopment is now underway, with construction beginning in earnest in early 2024,” the Fairmont Southampton owners said, explaining that there is “a great deal of preliminary work to be done at the site in preparation for the extensive renovations that lie ahead.” A spokesperson said, “Westend Properties is very... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Christmas Tree At Airport
Bermuda’s airport is welcoming the holiday season with a festive Christmas tree that stands an impressive 38 feet tall, and spans 219 inches in width. Adorned with an impressive array of festive decorations, this grand tree features 1,000 ornaments — many in Bermuda’s signature colors of pink and blue — alongside 26,550 mini... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 30 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Video: High Performance Discussion
Hosted by the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, a public forum on “High Performance: Past, Present & Future” aimed at “aiding the development of a High-Performance Framework for Bermuda” is taking place this evening and you can tune in and watch live below. The panelists are scheduled to include cyclist Caitlin... Read more of this article
National Museum Promotes Katie Bennett
Katie Bennett has been promoted to Advancement Director at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] after serving as Advancement Officer for five years. A spokesperson said, “In her new role, she is committed to lead the museum’s fundraising activities to ensure that NMB continues to be an invaluable educational and cultural heritage resource for... Read more of this article
Minister Addresses STEP Bermuda Conference
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward recently addressed the STEP Bermuda Conference 2023, held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. A Government spokesperson said, “The conference held on November 29-30th at the Bermuda Under Water Exploration Institute [BUEI] welcomed professionals from across the trust and private client... Read more of this article
Coach Naquita Robinson On Upcoming Match
[Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s national team coach, said she is happy to have a selection headache ahead of her team’s Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifier against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Flora Duffy Stadium tomorrow [December 1]. Aside from LeiLanni Nesbeth, who is unavailable due to commitments for Florida... Read more of this article
Minister Meets With Chamber Leadership
Last week, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell met with the Chamber of Commerce CEO Danielle Riviere, and President Marico Thomas to “discuss ongoing tourism initiatives and to learn about the important role that the Chamber plays in supporting our tourism economy.” The Minister said, “I am grateful to the leadership... Read more of this article
