Police Appeal: Locate 15-Year-Old Nai’Che Smith

Police Appeal: Locate 15-Year-Old Nai’Che Smith

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Nai’Che Smith.” A police spokesperson said, “He was last seen earlier Saturday, 18th January 2025, in Devonshire and is likely travelling on foot. “15-year-old Nai’Che Smith is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: BF&M 10K & 5K Run And Walk

Photos & Video: BF&M 10K & 5K Run And Walk

[Updated with photos] The BF&M 5K and 10K Run & Walk— the second event in the 2025 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — is being held this morning [Jan 18]. You can tune in live below, and you can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here, and over 80 videos from this year and past years event here on Bernews.TV. ... Read more of this article

Photo Set I: Butterfield Front Street Mile Races

Photo Set I: Butterfield Front Street Mile Races

The 2025 Butterfield Front Street Mile took place yesterday evening [Jan 17] — marking the first event in the 3-day Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series. You can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here and view over 70 videos from this year and past years event here on Bernews.TV. Related... Read more of this article

Video: Butterfield Front Street Mile Race

Video: Butterfield Front Street Mile Race

The 2025 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is getting underway this evening [Jan 17] with the Butterfield Front Street Mile races set to take place in Hamilton, and you can watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “The 2025 race weekend will take place from Friday, January 17 through Sunday, January 19, 2025. The action-packed weekend features... Read more of this article

Lord Coe Visiting Island For Triangle Challenge

Lord Coe Visiting Island For Triangle Challenge

Premier David Burt and others held a meeting with the President of World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe, at the Cabinet Office today [Jan 17], with Lord Coe visiting the island for the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt was pleased to welcome the President of World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe,... Read more of this article

OBA MP Susan Jackson Is Retiring

OBA MP Susan Jackson Is Retiring

[Updated] OBA Leader Jarion Richardson confirmed that MP Susan Jackson is retiring, and said that “Susan is to be commended for her decades of service to the people of Bermuda and especially the residents of Constituency 20.” Mr Richardson said, “Although sad to see her retire, the One Bermuda Alliance wishes MP Susan Jackson all... Read more of this article

Video: Bankers Association & Police Conference

Video: Bankers Association & Police Conference

[Updated] The Bermuda Bankers Association and the Bermuda Police Service a holding a press conference regarding financial crime awareness. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below Update 5.12pm: A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the Bermuda Bankers Association [BBA] today announce... Read more of this article


Video: PLP Hold Press Conference

Video: PLP Hold Press Conference

The Progressive Labour Party is holding a press conference this morning [Jan 17]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Independent Candidate Suzie Arruda Video: 2025 General Election Announced Video: Independent Juanae Crockwell Video: Independent Candidate Gavin Kennedy Video:... Read more of this article

Video: Independent Candidate Gavin Kennedy

Video: Independent Candidate Gavin Kennedy

Independent Candidate Gavin Kennedy — who will be running in Constituency #28 Warwick West — is holding a press conference this morning [Jan 17]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Since the one seat system started in 2003, the OBA or UBP have won the seat in 3 General Elections and the PLP have... Read more of this article

Dage Minors On Butterfield Mile And More

Dage Minors On Butterfield Mile And More

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors will aim to secure another Butterfield Mile title in the elite men’s race on Front Street tonight [January 17]. Minors, who became the first Bermudian to win the iconic race in 2018, expects a stern challenge from local runner Ryan Outerbridge and Britain’s Ben Claridge. “The Front Street Mile is one of... Read more of this article

Video: January 17th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Video: January 17th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Police confirm death of 18-year-old A’Maya DeRosa, Minister Michael Weeks extends condolences, independent candidate Noelle Young, new ‘Luscar Place’ building planned, Heritage Museum seeks strategic planning team, Love is Love donates $2,000 in gift cards, Malcolm O’Mara and Kamesh Wilkinson earn Butcher Certifications, Hospitals Auxiliary... Read more of this article

O’Mara & Wilkinson Earn Butcher Certifications

O’Mara & Wilkinson Earn Butcher Certifications

The Butcher Training Certificate Presentation was held today, with Malcolm O’Mara and Kamesh Wilkinson being recognized after successfully completing a two-year butcher apprenticeship program. Speaking at the event, Minister Jason Hayward said, “I am pleased to be here today to recognize the achievements and certifications of Mr. Malcolm O’Mara... Read more of this article

Hospitals Auxiliary Honours Six Candy Stripers

Hospitals Auxiliary Honours Six Candy Stripers

Six candy stripers were honoured at the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda Candy Striper Award Ceremony, with Azariah Greaves being named Head Candy Striper and Surayya Trott Cann, Starr Bowen, Kaitelyn Smith, Kimara Cole, and Destiny Parsons-Simmons all earning Proficiency Awards. A spokesperson said, “Six local candy stripers were honoured in the... Read more of this article

City To Increase Some Rental & Parking Rates

City To Increase Some Rental & Parking Rates

The City of Hamilton will “implement a modest 5% increase in select rates” which will “include a 5% increase to all City venue rental fees” and “all-day parking fees at Bull’s Head and Elliott Street Car Parks will increase from $5 to $6 per day.” A spokesperson said, “Starting February 1, 2025, the City of Hamilton... Read more of this article

New ‘Luscar Place’ Building Planned

New ‘Luscar Place’ Building Planned

Rego Sotheby’s International Realty announced the pre-lease of a planned 130,000 square foot commercial project being developed by the Green Family called ‘Luscar Place’, stating that “the seven-story building will begin construction early 2025, with an innovative design that emphasizes energy efficiency, with base building delivery... Read more of this article

ICO Issues Guidance On PATI And PIPA

ICO Issues Guidance On PATI And PIPA

The Information Commissioner has issued guidance regarding the relationship between the Public Access to Information [PATI] Act and the Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA]. A spokesperson said, “The Information Commissioner has issued guidance for the public and public authorities on the relationship between the Public Access to Information... Read more of this article


VIDEOS

Photos & Video: BF&M 10K & 5K Run And Walk

Photos & Video: BF&M 10K & 5K Run And Walk

[Updated with photos] The BF&M 5K and 10K Run & Walk— the second event in the 2025 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — is being held this morning [Jan 18]. You can tune in live below, and you can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here, and over 80 videos from this year and past years event here on Bernews.TV. ... Read more of this article

Video: Butterfield Front Street Mile Race

Video: Butterfield Front Street Mile Race

The 2025 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is getting underway this evening [Jan 17] with the Butterfield Front Street Mile races set to take place in Hamilton, and you can watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “The 2025 race weekend will take place from Friday, January 17 through Sunday, January 19, 2025. The action-packed weekend features... Read more of this article

Video: Bankers Association & Police Conference

Video: Bankers Association & Police Conference

[Updated] The Bermuda Bankers Association and the Bermuda Police Service a holding a press conference regarding financial crime awareness. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below Update 5.12pm: A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the Bermuda Bankers Association [BBA] today announce... Read more of this article

SPORTS

Betschart & Dillas Compete In Argentina

Betschart & Dillas Compete In Argentina

Oliver Betschart and Jarryd Dillas Latin America Amateur Championship [LAAC] campaigns have come to an end after they missed the cut at the Pilar Golf Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Betschart carded a second-round three-over par 75, with his round including a birdie and four bogeys. He finished the championship five-over par. Dillas shot a seven-over... Read more of this article

Rahzir Smith-Jones Scores For Binfield

Rahzir Smith-Jones Scores For Binfield

Bermudian footballer Rahzir Smith-Jones continued his scoring spree after netting in Binfield’s 1-0 win at home to the Met Police today [January 18]. Smith-Jones, who plays in midfield or attack, scored his side’s winner from close range in the second half. His compatriot Coleridge Fubler kept a clean sheet in goal for Binfield, who play in the... Read more of this article

Schmitz & Black Lead Junior Championships

Schmitz & Black Lead Junior Championships

The Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championships teed off at the Port Royal Golf Course, with Gabe Schmitz and Kayla Black taking the early lead in the boys’ and girls’ divisions respectively. Sponsored by Digicel Business, the tournament is part of the American Junior Golf Association [AJGA] Tour, attracting talented young golfers from around... Read more of this article

BUSINESS

Monetary Authority Release 2025 Business Plan

Monetary Authority Release 2025 Business Plan

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has released its Business Plan for 2025. A spokesperson said, “This plan outlines the BMA’s commitments to enhancing Bermuda’s regulatory framework in the coming year and emphasises the continued goal of ensuring that the Authority operates as an effective and efficient organisation. “Several notable... Read more of this article

Walkers Appoints Joe Williams

Walkers Appoints Joe Williams

Walkers has welcomed Joe Williams as Senior Counsel to its Bermuda Finance team. A spokesperson said, “Joe joins us as an accomplished practitioner with many years of experience in advising across a broad portfolio of corporate, finance and funds matters. With special experience supporting fund financing and general banking transactions, acting... Read more of this article

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Jan 18

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Jan 18

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 18th. On Saturday the Northumberland container ship is expected, on Monday the R/V Neil Armstrong research vessel will arrive, on Tuesday the Oleander container ship and the Somers Isles container ship are scheduled... Read more of this article

ENTERTAINMENT

Love Is Love Donates $2,000 In Gift Cards

Love Is Love Donates $2,000 In Gift Cards

Love is Love Bermuda, in partnership with Island Restaurant Group, raised $2,000 during their September 2024 Oktoberfest event, donating $1,000 in gift cards each to Home Bermuda and Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation, while gearing up for their February 2025 Pre-Valentine’s fundraiser. A spokesperson said, “On January 15th Love is Love Bermuda delivered... Read more of this article

Met Opera: Live In HD & Encore Series Showing

Met Opera: Live In HD & Encore Series Showing

The Bermuda Opera team is presenting the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in Bermuda [on film] on Sundays at BUEI at 5.00pm, with the next installment to take place on January 19. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Opera Team is proud to present the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in Bermuda [on film]. Don’t miss your chance to see these world-class... Read more of this article

Somersfield To Hold Personal Project Exhibition

Somersfield To Hold Personal Project Exhibition

Somersfield Academy’s M5 students are set to showcase their creativity at the Personal Project Exhibition on February 19. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy’s M5 students are gearing up to present their highly anticipated Personal Project Exhibition, an annual event that highlights the creativity, initiative, and dedication of the Somersfield’s... Read more of this article


ENVIRONMENT

Wallpaper Wednesday: Admiralty House

Wallpaper Wednesday: Admiralty House

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the serene waters of Admiralty House. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below, and check... Read more of this article

Residents Asked To Suggest Cleanup Spots

Residents Asked To Suggest Cleanup Spots

St. George’s residents are being invited to suggest locations for Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s first 2025 community cleanup by emailing suggestions before January 6. A spokesperson said, “Calling all St. George’s residents. We’re excited to kick off our first community cleanup of 2025 right in your neighbourhood this January. “Help us... Read more of this article

KBB’s Boxing Day Cleanup At Elbow Beach

KBB’s Boxing Day Cleanup At Elbow Beach

“People who are planning to go to the public beach at Elbow for Christmas Day are asked to help Keep Bermuda Beautiful by using the trash bins provided,” KBB said today. A spokesperson said, “Over the past decade the Christmas party at Elbow Beach has become a family-friendly tradition for many. It is reasonable to expected that on Christmas... Read more of this article

CRIME

BPS Warns Residents Of Ongoing Scams

BPS Warns Residents Of Ongoing Scams

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] urges residents to remain vigilant against fraudsters posing as bank representatives, requesting login credentials to steal funds. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to receive reports regarding fraudulent activity targeting local businesses as well as members of the public, where... Read more of this article

47-Year-Old Man Arrested At Airport

47-Year-Old Man Arrested At Airport

A 47-year-old man was arrested at the airport for suspected drug importation, with the police noting that “this seizure is significant and carries an estimated street value of approximately $700,000.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Friday 3rd January 2025, a 47-year-old Bermudian male was detained at L.F Wade... Read more of this article

Police Urge Safety With Online Purchase Plans

Police Urge Safety With Online Purchase Plans

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is “urging residents to prioritise their safety, if intending to meet up with any unknown individual, to buy or sell items advertised online.” A police spokesperson said, “Three reports have been received between the 24th and 26th December 2024, where an unknown individual stole an item offered for sale... Read more of this article

TECHNOLOGY

Wallpaper Wednesday: BDA Stepping In Style

Wallpaper Wednesday: BDA Stepping In Style

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a pink high heel shoe styled with the letters ‘BDA’. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below, and... Read more of this article

BELCO Transmission Upgrade Project Resumes

BELCO Transmission Upgrade Project Resumes

BELCO has resumed transmission upgrade work in the west end, with work continuing daily from 7.00am through 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that transmission upgrade works has resumed in the west end of the island. Works resumed with the opening of cable joint holes to facilitate the pulling and jointing... Read more of this article

BermudaScholarships Unveils New Website

BermudaScholarships Unveils New Website

BermudaScholarships.com unveils its upgraded website, which “delivers a modern, user-friendly, and seamless experience for students, award providers, and employers.” A spokesperson said, “After 12 years of successfully connecting Bermuda’s students with scholarship opportunities, BermudaScholarships.com is excited to announce the launch of its newly... Read more of this article

ACCIDENTS & FIRES

Police Confirm Death Of A’Maya DeRosa

Police Confirm Death Of A’Maya DeRosa

The police have confirmed the death of 18-year-old A’Maya DeRosa following a collision in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s first road fatality of 2025, 18-year-old A’Maya DeRosa, and extends sincere condolences to her family and friends. “The fatal collision occurred... Read more of this article

13-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle In Devonshire

13-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle In Devonshire

Police are appealing for potential witnesses after a 13-year-old student was struck by a vehicle in Devonshire this morning [Jan 13]. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries are underway regarding an alleged hit and run, involving a car and a teen male student walking in Devonshire Monday morning, 13th January 2025. “Details remain very... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 18-Year-Old Female

Police Confirm Death Of 18-Year-Old Female

The police have confirmed the sad news that an 18-year-old female has died following a collision. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the 18-year-old female motorcycle rider injured in a serious road traffic collision on Friday, January 10, 2025, has sadly, succumbed to her injuries. “The incident occurred... Read more of this article


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