The Government published a white paper — “The Bermuda Difference Bringing expertise, resource, and finance to the world’s biggest challenge” – in advance of the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to be represented at the COP28 summit in Dubai, scheduled for November 30 […]
Award winners and ETTW team with Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte. India’s tourism industry is on the verge of achieving new heights, just like the Business vertical of Economic Times, ETTravelWorld. The Economic Times Travel and Tourism Conclave and Awards, which is designed with the rapidly evolving dynamics and trends of the travel and tourism […]
Tonight’s [Dec 1] Bermuda vs. St. Vincent and the Grenadines women’s football match has been cancelled as the team “will be unable to travel to Bermuda,” the BFA has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] was informed late on Thursday, November 30th by the St. Vincent & the Grenadines Football Association that their […]
Vietnam witnessed more than 11.2 million international arrivals in the first 11 months of 2023, 3.8 times higher than the same period last year and equal to 68.9 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, according to the General Statistics Office on Wednesday. South Korea remained Vietnam’s largest tourist source market during the cited period, with 3.2 […]
Compre, the Bermuda-domiciled international legacy group, announced the appointment of LoriAnn Lowery-Biggers and Jonathan Reiss as independent non-executive directors of its holding company in Bermuda, subject to regulatory approval. A spokesperson said, “Lowery-Biggers has more than 25 years of experience in the global finance and insurance industries, most notably as president of Lloyd’s of London, […]
Representative Image In the realm of international tourism, the latest insights from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) signaled a significant rebound toward pre-pandemic levels. The data revealed that international tourism is steadily regaining its momentum, projecting to reach nearly 90 per cent of the pre-pandemic benchmarks by the conclusion of 2023. Between January and September […]
Bermuda’s airport is welcoming the holiday season with a festive Christmas tree that stands an impressive 38 feet tall, and spans 219 inches in width. Adorned with an impressive array of festive decorations, this grand tree features 1,000 ornaments — many in Bermuda’s signature colors of pink and blue — alongside 26,550 mini lights. Skyport […]
“The redevelopment is now underway, with construction beginning in earnest in early 2024,” the Fairmont Southampton owners said, explaining that there is “a great deal of preliminary work to be done at the site in preparation for the extensive renovations that lie ahead.” A spokesperson said, “Westend Properties is very excited to announce the start […]
In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the soft waves in Flatt’s, Gibbs Hill lighthouse’s top […]
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: Read […]
