After being cancelled for the past two years due to the pandemic, the Bermuda Day parade is set to take place tomorrow [May 27], and Bermudians are getting ready, with people setting up on Cedar Avenue this evening. We spoke with a few people — many of whom have been setting up their spots for years — as they settled in this evening. You... Read more of this article
In order to celebrate Bermuda Day, the students at Purvis Primary School held a parade today [May 26] with the classes all showcasing a variety of themes: P2 West [Horse and Buggy], P1 East [Portuguese Culture], P3 East [African Dance], P6 West [Lighthouse Float], P1 West [Dominican Republic], P4 West [Bikers], P3 West [Cultures of Purvis], P6 East... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Day celebrations have started, with Tree Tops II Preschool hosting a mini-marathon, followed by a rather cute parade today [May 26]. A spokesperson said, “Tree Tops II Preschool celebrated our 20th anniversary in September 2021 – and some of our floats reflect that. We have five classes of students aged between 18 months and 5 years... Read more of this article
[Updating] The 2022 Bermuda Day holiday will be getting underway on Friday, and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates of the celebrations as able. The races start in Somerset at 8.20am [cycling] and 8.30am [running] and the parade in Hamilton starts at 1.30pm. The live streams are embedded below, and scroll down past them for the... Read more of this article
[Updated] Bermuda Broadcasting said they are “thrilled to announce dynamic partnerships that will take Bermuda Day Half-Marathon media coverage to a new level.” “Tomorrow’s race will not only be carried by BBC live on TV, radio and social media, but also on the Bernews website and its three main social media platforms,” the company... Read more of this article
As the island prepares to celebrate Bermuda Day, Queen Elizabeth II has sent her “good wishes to the people of Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor has conveyed the following message from Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of Bermuda Day: As you celebrate the important occasion of your Bermuda Day, I would... Read more of this article
The Department of Culture has announced this year’s Grand Marshals, with Glenn Fubler, Darren Woods, Patrina O’Connor-Paynter, St. Clair Brinkworth “Brinky” Tucker , Linda Bogle-Mienzer, and Crenstant Williams all receiving the recognition. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is delighted to announce this year’s 2022... Read more of this article
The 10-year-old boy that was struck by a car as he attempted to cross Marsh Folly Road, Pembroke yesterday [May 25] has been discharged from the hospital. A police spokesperson said, “The 10-year-old boy struck by a car as he attempted to cross Marsh Folly Road, Pembroke around 3:30pm Wednesday, 25th May 2022 was discharged from hospital later that... Read more of this article
The Government has released the official 2022 Bermuda Day booklet, which contains the schedule of events, the parade route, the parade order and more. The 16-page booklet also announces this year’s Grand Marshals, who will be Glenn Fubler, Patrina O’Connor-Paynter, St. Clair Brinkworth “Brinky” Tucker, Crenstant Williams, Linda Bogle-Mienzer... Read more of this article
On Tuesday [May 24], students from BHS, Clearwater Middle School and Impact Academy took part in a ‘Walk Through History’ in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, May 24, 40-odd students from BHS, Clearwater Middle School and Impact Academy joined in a ‘Walk Through History’ in Hamilton. The walk included input from Town Crier Ed Christopher,... Read more of this article
The cyclists taking part in the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Road Race on Bermuda Day will be traveling so fast that the Government will temporarily change the speed limit for the cyclists along the route to 75kph [46mph].The Road Traffic [Sinclair Packwood Memorial Bicycle Road Race] [Variation of Speed Limits] Order 2022 — which only applies... Read more of this article
Baroness Pamela Sharples — the widow of the late Sir Richard Sharples, the Bermuda Governor who was assassinated in 1973 — has died aged 99. An Obituary in the Telegraph said, “Baroness Sharples, who has died aged 99, made an energetic contribution to the House of Lords for 44 years after the assassination in Bermuda of her husband,... Read more of this article
Another coronavirus-related death, 313 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, 10-year-old boy taken to hospital after collision, Garden Club donates $10,000 to Waterstart, Harbour Nights to feature over 60 vendors, Whitney students clean up in Smith’s, road sobriety checkpoints tonight, bus detours & changes on Bermuda Day, OUTBermuda appoints... Read more of this article
The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising that its Holiday Bus Schedule will be in effect on Bermuda Day, which will be celebrated this Friday, May 27th. “For those travelling on the bus on Friday, the DPT encourages the public’s patience as there will likely be some mild delays due to road diversions associated with the... Read more of this article
An 18-year-old was charged in Magistrates Court today [May 25] in connection with the firearm incident at Divots earlier this month. ZBM reported that Josiah King was charged with counts including carrying a firearm in a public place, possession of a firearm and possessing ammunition. He was not required to enter a plea as the charges must be heard... Read more of this article
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 Stories30 Minute Video: May 24... Read more of this article
After being cancelled for the past two years due to the pandemic, the Bermuda Day parade is set to take place tomorrow [May 27], and Bermudians are getting ready, with people setting up on Cedar Avenue this evening. We spoke with a few people — many of whom have been setting up their spots for years — as they settled in this evening. You... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Day celebrations have started, with Tree Tops II Preschool hosting a mini-marathon, followed by a rather cute parade today [May 26]. A spokesperson said, “Tree Tops II Preschool celebrated our 20th anniversary in September 2021 – and some of our floats reflect that. We have five classes of students aged between 18 months and 5 years... Read more of this article
Another coronavirus-related death, 313 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, 10-year-old boy taken to hospital after collision, Garden Club donates $10,000 to Waterstart, Harbour Nights to feature over 60 vendors, Whitney students clean up in Smith’s, road sobriety checkpoints tonight, bus detours & changes on Bermuda Day, OUTBermuda appoints... Read more of this article
[Updated] Bermuda Broadcasting said they are “thrilled to announce dynamic partnerships that will take Bermuda Day Half-Marathon media coverage to a new level.” “Tomorrow’s race will not only be carried by BBC live on TV, radio and social media, but also on the Bernews website and its three main social media platforms,” the company... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kane Crichlow, the Bermuda forward, has been named in a list of under-23 players to have been released by English club Watford. Crichlow made one appearance for Watford as a late substitute in a 3-1 defeat away to Newport County an EFL Cup game in 2020. The 21-year-old has played three matches for the Bermuda national team,... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis began competing in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland. In her first event, Lewis took to the track for the T53 Women’s 200m. Lewis finished third clocking a time of 29:71, Catherine Debrunner clocked a World Record winning time of 27:47, with Samantha Kinghorn second in 28:18.Related StoriesJessica... Read more of this article
Effective June 1st, 2022, Clarien will be adjusting its Bermuda Dollar base lending rate by 50 basis points [0.50%] following the US Federal Reserve rate increase earlier this month. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Dollar Base rate will increase as follows:BMD$ Increase from Increase toPersonal Mortgages 4.00% 4.50%Commercial Mortgages 4.25% 4.75%“Clients... Read more of this article
First Atlantic Commerce [FAC] announced its alliance with The FinTech Association of Trindad & Tobago [Fintech TT], a not-for-profit organization that provides open membership to FinTech startups and tech companies, working closely with Government and regulators. A spokesperson said, “FAC is a Bermuda-based, feature-rich ecommerce payment gateway... Read more of this article
The judge overseeing the case against Robert Brockman – an American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” – has rejected his claims that dementia leaves him incompetent to stand trial. The... Read more of this article
In order to celebrate Bermuda Day, the students at Purvis Primary School held a parade today [May 26] with the classes all showcasing a variety of themes: P2 West [Horse and Buggy], P1 East [Portuguese Culture], P3 East [African Dance], P6 West [Lighthouse Float], P1 West [Dominican Republic], P4 West [Bikers], P3 West [Cultures of Purvis], P6 East... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Day celebrations have started, with Tree Tops II Preschool hosting a mini-marathon, followed by a rather cute parade today [May 26]. A spokesperson said, “Tree Tops II Preschool celebrated our 20th anniversary in September 2021 – and some of our floats reflect that. We have five classes of students aged between 18 months and 5 years... Read more of this article
[Updating] The 2022 Bermuda Day holiday will be getting underway on Friday, and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates of the celebrations as able. The races start in Somerset at 8.20am [cycling] and 8.30am [running] and the parade in Hamilton starts at 1.30pm. The live streams are embedded below, and scroll down past them for the... Read more of this article
Recently, Paul Candler, Director of the Overseas Territories Directorate in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office [FCDO], accompanied by the FCDO Desk Officer for Bermuda and Cayman Islands, Mr Sheak Hussain, visited Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “While on the island, they joined Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, the... Read more of this article
The John Smith’s Bay area is much cleaner today thanks to the efforts of Whitney Institute Middle School students, who spent part of yesterday cleaning up the area.The M3 students participated in a KBB Clean Up Day in the John Smiths Bay Area on Tuesday [May 24] which was organized by Team Leader Silita Thomas along with Traci Burgess, Executive... Read more of this article
The Garden Club of Bermuda has made a $10,000 donation to Waterstart, marking their final in a series that saw them make a total of $100,000 in donations to celebrate their 100th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “Waterstart is an outdoors real-world education programme encompassing the ocean and the environment offering students between the age of... Read more of this article
The judge overseeing the case against Robert Brockman – an American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” – has rejected his claims that dementia leaves him incompetent to stand trial. The... Read more of this article
An 18-year-old was charged in Magistrates Court today [May 25] in connection with the firearm incident at Divots earlier this month. ZBM reported that Josiah King was charged with counts including carrying a firearm in a public place, possession of a firearm and possessing ammunition. He was not required to enter a plea as the charges must be heard... Read more of this article
[Updated] One man is in custody after another man was “assaulted with a bladed weapon” last night in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:21pm on Monday 23rd May 2022, police responded to a report of an assault in the Cedar Park, Devonshire area. “On arrival it was ascertained that two men had been involved in an... Read more of this article
The much anticipated Bermuda Day Parade — with hosts Heather Whalen, Gavin Smith and Beverley Howell – will be carried on CITV starting at 1.15pm tomorrow [May 27] and will also be carried live on Bernews and on our social media platforms. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is encouraged to view live coverage of the Bermuda Day Parade which will... Read more of this article
[Updated] Bermuda Broadcasting said they are “thrilled to announce dynamic partnerships that will take Bermuda Day Half-Marathon media coverage to a new level.” “Tomorrow’s race will not only be carried by BBC live on TV, radio and social media, but also on the Bernews website and its three main social media platforms,” the company said. “Bermuda... Read more of this article
First Atlantic Commerce [FAC] announced its alliance with The FinTech Association of Trindad & Tobago [Fintech TT], a not-for-profit organization that provides open membership to FinTech startups and tech companies, working closely with Government and regulators. A spokesperson said, “FAC is a Bermuda-based, feature-rich ecommerce payment gateway that delivers customized... Read more of this article
A 62-year-old visiting American man and 56-year-old visiting American woman were injured in a collision on South Road in Hamilton parish yesterday [May 25]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30pm Wednesday, 25th May 2022, a reported two-vehicle collision occurred on South Road in Hamilton parish, in the vicinity of Hexham Drive. “It now appears... Read more of this article
The 10-year-old boy that was struck by a car as he attempted to cross Marsh Folly Road, Pembroke yesterday [May 25] has been discharged from the hospital. A police spokesperson said, “The 10-year-old boy struck by a car as he attempted to cross Marsh Folly Road, Pembroke around 3:30pm Wednesday, 25th May 2022 was discharged from hospital later that... Read more of this article
[Updated] A 10-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being struck by a car this afternoon [May 25] on Marsh Folly Road. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30pm Wednesday, 25th May, police and first responders were dispatched to a report of a collision involving a motorcar and 10-year-old boy along Marsh Folly Road near the junction with Cedar... Read more of this article
