Bernews’ latest virtual art photo gallery features the 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival, which was recently held at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s iconic Gombey culture. The annual event featured performances by various Gombey troupes from across Bermuda with attendees experiencing the vibrant music, dance, and regalia that characterizes this traditional Bermudian art form. Related […]
10th, November 2024, 07:00pm
The Centre Against Abuse [CAA] said they are “enthusiastic and pleased that the Throne Speech included the implementation of a Specialist Domestic Abuse Court for Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “CAA has lobbied for this initiative over the past decade, and we want to express our gratitude to all involved in moving this forward. “We believe […]
10th, November 2024, 06:46pm
Nahki Wells scored a superb goal Bristol City’s 2-0 win away to Norwich City in the Sky Bet Championship. With City leading 1-0, the Bermuda striker, who was making his 500th league appearance, wrapped up the victory with a thumping strike in the 63rd minute. It was Wells’s fourth goal in six games and fifth […]
10th, November 2024, 06:43pm
[Column written by Martha Harris Myron] There are five elements in contingency planning, no matter the issues: relationships, jobs and work, natural and personal catastrophes, environmental circumstances, shipping work strikes, political conflicts, and even more dire situations. You cannot control future events, even when you are certain, but you can plan for the what-ifs in […]
10th, November 2024, 06:30pm
Sunday, November 10 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 6.44am and sunset will be at […]
9th, November 2024, 06:00pm
The police have confirmed the death of 56-year-old man, who died following a collision in Hamilton Parish. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, police were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles on Blue Hole Hill, near the junction with Dolphin Drive, Hamilton Parish. “Officers arrived […]
9th, November 2024, 12:36pm
Logan Watson-Brown and her University of Georgia swimming and diving teammates commenced their two-day meet against NC State. At the conclusion of the first night of competition, NC State held the lead in both the men’s and women’s meets, with scores of 128-58 and 119-67, respectively. Watson-Brown competed in two events: the women’s 100 yard […]
9th, November 2024, 12:35pm
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 9th. On Sunday the Insignia cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Zuiderdam cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship is scheduled to arrive. On […]
9th, November 2024, 08:00pm
AM Best affirmed Everen Specialty Ltd.’s A- financial strength and “a-” issuer ratings with a negative outlook, citing improved capital and a focus on core energy operations. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of […]
9th, November 2024, 07:00pm
Government’s Throne Speech, Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson‘s initial reflection of the Throne Speech, Chamber of Commerce on Throne Speech, Nonprofit Alliance response to Throne Speech, Police donate food supplies to Salvation Army, BCCLF appoints Tricia Lines Hill to Board, National Museum opens ‘Stone’ exhibit, LCCA seeks support for families’ holiday aid and Joshua Joseph named […]
9th, November 2024, 07:00pm