The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo’s rehabilitation team have been busy attending to a large number of rescued turtles, with the turtles being released back into the wild as soon as they are in good health. The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, supported by Bermuda Zoological Society, posted the video online, saying, “The Bermuda Aquarium […]

“In recent years green sea turtle grazing has put unprecedented pressure on Bermuda’s seagrass habitat resulting in the collapse of local beds, thus creating a conservation dilemma where one protected species, the green sea turtle, is causing the decline of other protected species, the seagrasses.” This is according to the report on the “State of Bermuda’s Marine […]

After being discovered “disoriented and cold-stunned” in Canada last November, a green sea turtle named ‘Scotti’ has been successfully rehabilitated in Bermuda and released back into the wild. The Bermuda Zoological Society posted the video below on Instagram and said, “A disoriented and cold-stunned green sea turtle found in Canada last November was released back […]

Art Drop Bermuda hosted a showcase at The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, featuring 12 Bermuda-based artists. A spokesperson previously said, “The art featured in this showcase ranges from traditional to fluid, sculpture and etchings, modern pop art and modern impressionist styles, digital prints, fine art photography, and futuristic art with technology enhancements. “Bermuda based […]

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition will be held on August 31 at Horseshoe Bay Beach. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition returns on Saturday, August 31, 2024. This is the big family event you have been waiting all summer for on Horseshoe Bay Beach. The organizers of the competition are excited to hold this event […]

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation surpassed its $135,000 fundraising goal, raising $139,964 thanks to community support. A spokesperson said, “Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation, which has been empowering children through art since 2006, announced in June that they needed to fundraise $135,000 within three months in order to meet its needs and stay sustainable. Today, they are excited and […]

The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place yesterday [August 31] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with a wide array of examples of sand art on display for spectators and sculptors alike to enjoy. We will update with the results as able Related Stories Photos, Video & 360: Sandcastle Contest Photos: Sandcastle Mother’s Day Greetings Photos & Video: […]

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place on Saturday [August 31] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with the ‘best on the beach’ prize being awarded to Pete Faverio. Best on the Beach Prize A spokesperson said, “Pete Faverio returns from Delaware to stun and amaze spectators with his castles. This is his third year joining us. Adult category #1 Team […]

Masterworks Museum announced the opening of its next major exhibition, Not All Has To Be As It Was, featuring the innovative works of Gherdai Hassell. A spokesperson said, “Masterworks Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of its next major exhibition, Not All Has To Be As It Was, featuring the innovative works of multidisciplinary contemporary […]

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will be showcasing the work of award-winning Bermudian documentary photographer and visual storyteller, Nicola Muirhead, in the next Rick Faries Gallery exhibition entitled ‘Descendants of Summer: A Preview,’ which will be opening on Friday, October 4. A spokesperson said, “This exhibition showcases a sample of Muirhead’s ongoing documentary series Descendants […]

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art held the opening of its “Not All Has To Be As It Was” exhibition, featuring the innovative works of Gherdai Hassell. A spokesperson previously said, “Not All Has To Be As It Was is Hassell’s inaugural collaborative exhibition, blending her unique vision with pieces from the Masterworks Permanent Collection and […]

As part of Bermuda Tourism Authority Art Month, The Loren Hotel and Masterworks Museum present ‘Flora in Flux’, a sculpture exhibition running from October 1 to 31, 2024. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of the Bermuda Tourism Authority Art Month, The Loren Hotel and The Masterworks Museum proudly announce the opening of Flora in Flux: […]

As part of its five-year anniversary celebration, the Government of Bermuda’s Brussels Office has added works by three Bermudian artists –  Graham Foster,  LuLu Hedstrom and Shanna Hollis — to their walls. A Government spokesperson said, “This initiative was in collaboration with the Department of Culture who has been promoting the work of Bermudian artists in […]

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will host the “Identity” exhibition, showcasing new works by Bermudian artists Vaughronde’ and Lisa Joseph that celebrate Gombey culture. A spokesperson said, “Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is excited to announce Identity, an exhibition of new works by Bermudian multidisciplinary artists Vaughronde’ and Lisa Joseph, opening in the Rick Faries […]

[Updated with video] The police have released images of the suspect in the armed robbery at Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges earlier this week. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for the public’s assistance with the ongoing investigation into an armed robbery which took place at the Somer’s Supermart in […]

American YouTuber Mr Beast has filmed one of his popular challenges on the island, entitled: “I buried treasure in the Bermuda Triangle.” Mr Beast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is one of the biggest social media influencers in the world, with 167 million subscribers on YouTube, 85 million followers on TikTok and 39 million […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], in partnership with Amrita Bhalla of Performance Solutions, is hosting a webinar titled “Social Media Mastery: Elevate Your Brand on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn” on July 11th, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm, online via GoToWebinar. A spokesperson said, “This event is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the practical tools to […]

The Department of Transportation is advising the public of a social media scam “promoting a three-month smart pass” for the bus and ferry. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation advises that an advertisement promoting a three-month smart pass has been circulating on various social media platforms. “Please be aware that this is […]

Bermudian reggae artist Giles “Sir Dudley” Spurling has released his debut album, Resilience, on all major streaming platforms. Sir Dudley, a singer-songwriter, has teamed up with Craig “The Audio Guy” Simons, formerly known as Mr IVibes, who has produced the music on the ten-song album, described as reggae-influenced pop. Known for his iconic song, Bermudian […]

When Bermudian gospel singer Crystal Holdipp first recorded her song, Moving Forward, with noted pianist John Woolridge, she admits she lacked the confidence to release it. Thirteen years later, Ms Holdipp believes she is finally ready to share her song, which she hopes will “encourage and inspire” people to keep moving forward “regardless of what […]

British band Bastille’s frontman Dan Smith has recorded a live performance of an unreleased song called Blue Sky & The Painter from onboard a Greenpeace ship in the Sargasso Sea. A spokesperson said, “The internationally-renowned singer, who wrote hits such as Pompeii and Happier, and recently worked with Hans Zimmer on the Planet Earth III […]

[Updated with video] The Classic Old School Soca Fete was held this weekend, as one of the many events put on for the Carnival festivities. You can view photos from the event below, we will have additional coverage of the festivities all weekend, and you can view all Bernews coverage of the Carnival festivities over the years […]

Dr Ty Douglas performed a song he co-wrote titled ‘Baton in Hand’ in honour of the 1968 Olympic legends Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Harry Edwards at the recent San Francisco Juneteenth Festival and Parade. Dr Douglas, who co-wrote the song with his colleague Dr Wayne Bucknor, was also interviewed and featured on the KBMX […]

Collie Buddz – who was nominated for a Grammy earlier this year – performed at Snorkel Park just prior to the Cup Match holiday, serving as part of his international “Take it Easy” Tour. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Cup Match holiday. Over […]

Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher is set to star in the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre in New York. Mr Christopher and Sherie Rene Scott will step into the roles of the unlikely lovers, Seymour and Audrey, respectively, beginning on October 22. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s hit musical will […]

[Written by Dale Butler] The fifth Pastoral-Parishioners’ Anniversary took place on the grounds of the Christ Anglican Church, Devonshire, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 6.00pm with a very appetizing dinner by Kenny’s Kitchen and water donated by John Barritt & Son Limited; an exceptional night of entertainment followed. The tent, lighting, and stage backdrop […]

[Updated] Following the passing of Government Senator Leslie Robinson, the Premier expressed his ‘profound sadness’ and said it is heartbreaking to mourn her loss. Premier David Burt said, “This is an unimaginable tragedy which has shocked so many of us to the very core. Bermuda has lost an eminently qualified professional woman who had chosen […]

The Free Democratic Movement [FDM] announced that Omar Dill was elected as Party Chairperson by acclamation. A spokesperson said, “The Free Democratic Movement [FDM] proudly announces a new chapter of leadership, with Omar Dill elected as Party Chairperson by acclamation. This transition introduces a refreshed executive team dedicated to advancing the FDM’s mission of empowering […]

[Updated with video] “This inexcusable waste of taxpayers dollars lies squarely with Premier Burt and his colleagues,” OBA MP Craig Cannonier said following the government’s announcement that a “decision was made to pivot the Bermudiana Beach Resort to residential rental units.” The property, originally called Grand Atlantic, was built over a decade ago as a housing development, only […]

The government is expected to announce that a $100 monthly personal allowance to cover the cost of personal care items will be added for people on financial assistance and the Ministry of Transport will reduce the number of vehicle inspections required in the first five years for a new vehicle. In advance of tomorrow’s reading […]

Supermassive Black Holes (SMBHs) can have billions of solar masses, and observational evidence suggests that all large galaxies have one at their centres. However, the JWST has revealed a foundational cosmic mystery. The powerful space telescope, with its ability to observe ancient galaxies in the first billion years after the Big Bang, has shown us …

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The dream of traversing the depths of space and planting the seed of human civilization on another planet has existed for generations. For long as we’ve known that most stars in the Universe are likely to have their own system of planets, there have been those who advocated that we explore them (and even settle …

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The theory goes that black holes accrete material, often from nearby stars. However the theory also suggests there is a limit to how big a black hole can grow due to accretion and certainly shouldn’t be as large as they are seen to be in the early Universe. Black holes it seems, are fighting back …

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a factual clarification about the procedure to get a Massachusetts Non-Resident License to Carry; a 4th Amendment case that went in the favor of liberty; a vehicular assault that was stopped by a … Continue reading →

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Weer’d, Weer’d, Weer’d. It’s all about Weer’d this episode. In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the new NRA Executive Vice President’s disturbing (cat) skeleton in his closet; Tim Walz going “hunting”, and the questions it raises about his knowledge … Continue reading →

Weer’d is feeling sick after his colonoscopy, but Erin, David, and Oddball have come to the  rescue with an ACP Round Table. In This Episode We discuss: gun manufacturers handing over purchaser information taken from warranty cards to political groups; … Continue reading →

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