Bermuda made its historic debut in the Concacaf Gold Cup this evening [June 16], matching up against Haiti in Costa Rica, with Haiti earning a 2-1 win, while Bermuda scored its first ever Gold Cup goal. Bermuda’s starting line-up included Dale Eve, Calon Minors, Jaylon Bather, Lejaun Simmons, Donte Brangman, Zeiko Lewis, Willie Clemons, Osagi Bascome,... Read more of this article
[Updating: Bermuda took a 1-0 lead into the half, with Bermuda captain Dante Leverock scoring Bermuda's first ever Gold Cup goal! However Haiti equalized at around 54 minutes in and then scored another, and the game ended with Haiti winning 2-1.] The Bermuda Football Team is set to play against Haiti tonight [June 16] in Costa Rica, as the Gombey Warriors... Read more of this article
[Updated] Police officers responded to a reported armed robbery at Blue Hole Hill Park this afternoon [June 16] which saw a woman and her children robbed by a “man brandishing a bladed article”. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:30pm today [June 16th] police officers responded to a reported armed robbery at Blue Hole Hill Park... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] St. Anthony’s Church is having a special feast day today [June 16] at their Middle Road location which includes a procession after the Mass. The special Mass is to honour the patron saint St. Anthony before the procession which is followed by festivities with entertainment, food, games, a fun castle, Portuguese donuts, raffles... Read more of this article
Around 8:40am today [June 16th] police responded to an attempted armed robbery at Howzat liquor store in Hamilton parish, where a lone male “brandishing what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money.” The culprit left on a motorcycle empty handed, and there were no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:40am today... Read more of this article
The Bermuda National Heroes Tribute event was held yesterday [June 15] at the World Heritage Centre in St. George’s, as people, including family members of the Heroes, gathered to pay tribute. A Government spokesperson previously explained that the event wll feature tributes by local historians and family members of some of Bermuda’s National Heroes,... Read more of this article
A woman was transported to hospital on Saturday [June 15] after sustaining cuts to the leg from a vessel’s propeller at Shelly Bay. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 15th June, 5:45 pm – Bermuda Fire Dispatch informed Bermuda Radio that an ambulance had been dispatched to Penhurst Park, North Shore to rendezvous... Read more of this article
The Bermuda football team set to make their debut in the Gold Cup tonight, Disney confirming that the ‘Disney Magic cruise ship will visit Bermuda again in 2020, local artists being featured in Government Buildings, Collie Buddz rising to the top of the Billboard Chart, and five nurses completing an asthma diploma course were all some of the positive... Read more of this article
[Written by Don Burgess] In less than 24 hours Bermuda’s crucial first-ever Gold Cup game will be history. The squad has put in much preparation for this day, and they are ready. This from head coach Kyle Lightbourne who told the assembled media at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica that the team has prepared as much as it could have for this match. “The... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Carnival weekend kicked off with the ‘Five Star Friday’ event at City Hall Car Park last night [June 14] and continued with the Raft Up at Shelly Bay today [June 15]. We will have a photo gallery later on and in the meantime the 90 minute live video replay is below.If you are wondering, no our video is not distorted, the water was... Read more of this article
[Written by Don Burgess] The Bermuda team got its first peek at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica today [June 15]. The team were shown the locker room they will be in ahead of its crucial match against Haiti in the Gold Cup on Sunday. The team then were escorted out to the field. Many members had their cameras out to take selfies and videos of the... Read more of this article
On behalf of the Government, Premier David Burt extended encouragement and support to the Bermuda Men’s National Football Team as they prepare to meet Haiti on Sunday in the Gold Cup opener in Costa Rica. “This is historic, Bermuda’s first appearance in Concacaf’s most prestigious competition,” said Premier Burt. “This is a tremendous... Read more of this article
Qualifying for a world class event like the Gold Cup is no easy task, and there is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure the athletes are in top condition. Bermuda’s specialist support staff have been working hard to prepare the team, and team physio Craig Brown spoke with Bernews from Costa Rica, taking the time to explain some... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] The Seagull Around the Island race got underway this morning [June 15] at the Spanish Point Boat Club in Pembroke, with boaters setting out for the annual race. We will try and update with the results later on once the race concludes, and in the meantime a few images from this morning by Bermuda Aerial Media are below. Related... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt addressed the Adverse Childhood Experiences [ACE] Conference this week, telling attendees that government will make funding available for community homes to assist in mental health treatment. “In his speech the Premier has committed government support to addressing the treatment and prevention of ACEs, as it is known and studies... Read more of this article
Caroline Bay Limited “has entered into an agreement which will provide the financing to continue construction of the Caroline Bay development,” the company said. Back in March of last year the company said they were “temporarily reducing” construction due to “costs outpacing the existing financing of the project,” and the... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has fined Estera Services $500,000 due to the “company’s failure to adequately comply within a specified time frame with certain requirements.” BMA Statement A statement from the BMA said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority has imposed civil penalties totalling $500,000 on Estera Services [Bermuda] Limited... Read more of this article
Show off your support for Bermuda’s football team as they make their historic debut in the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup by using these Facebook cover graphics in order to decorate your profile!Part of the Bernews network, BermudaCovers.com offers an array of island-themed Facebook cover photos to adorn your profile, including shots of our beautiful... Read more of this article
The Whitney Institute Middle School held their Career Fair on Friday [June 14] with the morning session seeing multiple businesses having display booths set up with staff answering questions from the students, and Bermuda Police Service community officers. The afternoon session saw demonstrations by the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service with students... Read more of this article
60th anniversary of Theatre Boycott marked, road sobriety checkpoints tonight, investigation into armed robberies, Aleston Armstrong & Seon Tatem awarded Exchange Bursaries, five nurses complete asthma course, Dante Leverock’s team to fly Bermuda flag in Ireland, Bacardi wins Corporate Blood Drive, tennis team to compete in Davis Cup, free... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Academy, along with sponsors the Hamilton Rotarians and Achieve 3000 representatives, said they were pleased to celebrate 20 students on June 14th at the school. “Achieve 3000 provides equity for all students. It is the only patented cloud-based solution that delivers daily differentiated instruction for non-fiction reading and writing”,... 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:... Read more of this article
Police continue to investigate the two recent armed robberies, saying that “while it cannot be confirmed that the two incidents are linked at this time, the possibility has not been ruled out.” A police spokesperson said, “Investigators continue to follow all lines of enquiry regarding two recent reported armed robberies – one in the... Read more of this article
Bermuda made its historic debut in the Concacaf Gold Cup this evening [June 16], matching up against Haiti in Costa Rica, with Haiti earning a 2-1 win, while Bermuda scored its first ever Gold Cup goal. Bermuda’s starting line-up included Dale Eve, Calon Minors, Jaylon Bather, Lejaun Simmons, Donte Brangman, Zeiko Lewis, Willie Clemons, Osagi Bascome,... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] St. Anthony’s Church is having a special feast day today [June 16] at their Middle Road location which includes a procession after the Mass. The special Mass is to honour the patron saint St. Anthony before the procession which is followed by festivities with entertainment, food, games, a fun castle, Portuguese donuts, raffles... Read more of this article
The Bermuda football team set to make their debut in the Gold Cup tonight, Disney confirming that the ‘Disney Magic cruise ship will visit Bermuda again in 2020, local artists being featured in Government Buildings, Collie Buddz rising to the top of the Billboard Chart, and five nurses completing an asthma diploma course were all some of the positive... Read more of this article
After five rounds of the Bermuda Futsal Federation Men’s League, the league’s lead scorers and league standings are below. Statistics of leading scorers are below:Donovan Thompson – 25 – Underrated FC Eusebio Blankendal – 18 – Atletico CP Ian Coke – 17 – Living Legends Nizigh Spence – 14 –... Read more of this article
Bermuda made its historic debut in the Concacaf Gold Cup this evening [June 16], matching up against Haiti in Costa Rica, with Haiti earning a 2-1 win, while Bermuda scored its first ever Gold Cup goal. Bermuda’s starting line-up included Dale Eve, Calon Minors, Jaylon Bather, Lejaun Simmons, Donte Brangman, Zeiko Lewis, Willie Clemons, Osagi Bascome,... Read more of this article
[Updating: Bermuda took a 1-0 lead into the half, with Bermuda captain Dante Leverock scoring Bermuda's first ever Gold Cup goal! However Haiti equalized at around 54 minutes in and then scored another, and the game ended with Haiti winning 2-1.] The Bermuda Football Team is set to play against Haiti tonight [June 16] in Costa Rica, as the Gombey Warriors... Read more of this article
EY recently sponsored and participated in the 15th Annual Bermuda Captive Conference at the Fairmont Southampton. The conference attracted over 800 delegates and included captive insurance owners, risk managers, in addition to audit, legal, banking and support service providers; and provides a forum for promotion, support and growth of the Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson leads a delegation of government, regulatory and industry representatives to Toronto next week to highlight Bermuda’s close links to Canada and opportunities for bilateral trade and investment. The delegation will take part in a one-day multi-industry forum, hosted by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA]... Read more of this article
KPMG has been named by Forrester Research as a leader among global cyber security consulting providers, also receiving one of the highest scores of any vendor evaluated in the `Current Offering’ category. “KPMG stands out with clear, concise, executive level engagement abilities,” wrote the report’s authors in The Forrester WaveTM: Global... Read more of this article
The Chewstick Foundation will be hosting their 2019 Summer Retreat on Paget Island from Friday, June 28 until Sunday, June 30, 2019. A spokesperson said, “The Retreat Program is one of The Chewstick Foundation’s best programs. Three times a year, we offer a safe, family-friendly atmosphere – full of fun games, community building, art, creativity... Read more of this article
Bermudian fashion expert Shiona Turini will be one of the speakers at the first WWD Influencer Summit on June 25 in New York. The story in WWD said, “WWD will be hosting its first InfluencerSummit in New York on June 25 at Live Nation.“The daylong event will bring together more than 150 senior-level executives and influencers in the fashion,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] Lecture Series will be featuring local and international artist Jacqueline Alma on Thursday, June 20. The event poster says, “The Bermuda National Gallery are delighted to announce as part of the BNG Art Lecture Series a presentation by local/international artist Jacqueline Alma.”“Jacqueline’s dynamic... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] Students carrying posters gathered on the Cabinet Office grounds in Hamilton today [June 14] as they made their voices heard on the subject of climate change. “What do we want, climate justice, when do we want it, now,” the students chanted, along with “you will die of old age, we will die of climate change.” In... Read more of this article
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] The ultimate day party for Bermuda Carnival is back this year and promises to be a must-attend event. Glow Bermuda, an all-white, all-inclusive day fete will be held at Queen Elizabeth Park on Sunday, June 16. This year’s event features Patrick The Hype Man and Famaalay. The event starts at 4pm and features an open... Read more of this article
At 1.32am on June 7th, “Cedar” — this years’ star CahowCam chick — fledged out to sea with thousands of followers around the world watching in real time, and, according to the experts, if all goes well she will return in 3 to 5 years, often times landing within yards of her original nesting burrow. “She is one of five that... Read more of this article
[Updated] Police officers responded to a reported armed robbery at Blue Hole Hill Park this afternoon [June 16] which saw a woman and her children robbed by a “man brandishing a bladed article”. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:30pm today [June 16th] police officers responded to a reported armed robbery at Blue Hole Hill Park... Read more of this article
Around 8:40am today [June 16th] police responded to an attempted armed robbery at Howzat liquor store in Hamilton parish, where a lone male “brandishing what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money.” The culprit left on a motorcycle empty handed, and there were no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:40am today... Read more of this article
Police continue to investigate the two recent armed robberies, saying that “while it cannot be confirmed that the two incidents are linked at this time, the possibility has not been ruled out.” A police spokesperson said, “Investigators continue to follow all lines of enquiry regarding two recent reported armed robberies – one in the... Read more of this article
[Written by Don Burgess] All eyes will be on the Gombey Warriors on Sunday as they take on Haiti in what will be Bermuda’s debut in the Gold Cup. Today’s match, at 7.00pm Bermuda time, will be on Fox Sports 2 as well as Univision through your cable provider. Check with your provider for station details. Several apps are also promising that you can watch the games... Read more of this article
KPMG has been named by Forrester Research as a leader among global cyber security consulting providers, also receiving one of the highest scores of any vendor evaluated in the `Current Offering’ category. “KPMG stands out with clear, concise, executive level engagement abilities,” wrote the report’s authors in The Forrester WaveTM: Global Cybersecurity... Read more of this article
Show off your support for Bermuda’s football team as they make their historic debut in the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup by using these Facebook cover graphics in order to decorate your profile!Part of the Bernews network, BermudaCovers.com offers an array of island-themed Facebook cover photos to adorn your profile, including shots of our beautiful beaches, interesting... Read more of this article
A woman was transported to hospital on Saturday [June 15] after sustaining cuts to the leg from a vessel’s propeller at Shelly Bay. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 15th June, 5:45 pm – Bermuda Fire Dispatch informed Bermuda Radio that an ambulance had been dispatched to Penhurst Park, North Shore to rendezvous... Read more of this article
Two people were treated and discharged from the hospital following a three vehicle collision on South Road in Warwick yesterday afternoon [June 13]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:40pm Thursday, June 13th police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported collision on South Road in Warwick near the junction with Dunscombe Road.“It... Read more of this article
[Updated] A collision has been reported on South Road in Warwick, near the junction with Dunscombe Road, and traffic diversions are currently in place. A police spokesperson said, “A collision has been reported on South Road in Warwick, near the junction with Dunscombe Road. “Details are limited at this time. However, traffic diversions are currently... Read more of this article
