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“We mourn the loss of a great friend to Bermuda and celebrate a life which greatly enhanced others,” Premier David Burt said following the death of Peter Green. Premier Burt said: “On behalf of the people of Bermuda, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Peter Green. His […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 15] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Banking Sector Reform, the Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Department of Land Title and Registration, the Refocusing Bermudiana Beach Resort, the Final Update on the United Nations Joint Programme: Building […]

Open Airways will host a  COPD Health Fair and complimentary Afternoon Tea on November 16th which “will offer free flu shots, expert information, and useful giveaways for patients.” A spokesperson said, “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] is a serious and often misunderstood health condition. According to the World Health Organization, it ranks as the third […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is currently conducting a two-week training course focused on asset confiscation and financial crime investigation. A police spokesperson said, “In keeping with ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities, The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is currently conducting a two week training course focusing on asset confiscation and financial crime investigation. “The […]

Supatone Ltd., a local IT consulting firm, has announced the launch of its latest training course, “Cybersecurity 101,” set to commence on Monday, November 18. A spokesperson said, “Supatone Ltd., a local IT consulting firm, is excited to announce the launch of its latest training course, ‘Cybersecurity 101,’ set to commence on November 18th. This […]

American pair Justin Lower and Hayden Springer share the lead after the first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course today [November 14]. They carded rounds of six-under-par 65 and are a shot in front of compatriots Patrick Rodgers and Joseph Bramlett. Lower, who opened with a bogey free round, finished […]

The Office of Youth Affairs [TOYA] invites everyone to join them at City Hall for the finale of Bermuda’s Anti-Bullying Week on Friday [Nov 15] from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors  Tinee Furbert said, “Empowering our youth to choose respect is essential to building a community where every individual feels […]

BermudAir is set to launch service to three new destinations— Hartford, CT/Springfield, MA, Raleigh-Durham, and Charleston — starting in April 2025. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s travel landscape just got even brighter as BermudAir is set to launch year-round non-stop service to three exciting new destinations— Hartford, CT/Springfield, MA [BDL], Raleigh-Durham [RDU], and Charleston [CHS]—starting in […]

Minister of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors Tinee Furbert joined a dynamic session at Bermuda College for the Office of Youth Affairs’ Zone In event on Wednesday [Nov 13] where she listened to thoughtful insights and innovative ideas from Bermuda College students. “It was truly inspiring to hear these young voices speaking so openly and bravely […]

Winifred Lynch recently marked a very notable occasion, celebrating her 100th birthday. Premier David Burt posted the images below on social media and said “Earlier today, I visited Mrs Winifred Lynch to wish her a happy 100th birthday! On behalf of the Bermuda Government, we wish Bermuda’s newest centenarian continued health, happiness, and many more years […]

[Opinion column written by Karen Hodgkins] Why vote for an independent candidate? A movement has begun and there is no stopping it. The vision of a coalition of independent MPs working for the good of the country and not a political party resonates deeply with me. Independent MPs will work for their constituents and not […]

The Department of Parks’ Lifeguard Service advises the public of “reduced lifeguard services at Horseshoe Bay Beach for the remainder of the year.” A Government spokesperson said, “Lifeguards will only be on duty at Horseshoe Bay Beach on the following dates: “November 17th, 23rd, 24th, and 30th. “The Department of Parks urges the public to […]

A quartet of talented Bermudian footballers played pivotal roles as Binfield FC moved into fourth round of the Berks & Bucks Cup. Razhir Smith-Jones, Coleridge Fubler, Riley Robinson, and Malachi Henry all contributed to a memorable victory for Binfield, who took on Maidenhead United at the Iconic York Road Stadium. Fubler, Robinson, and Henry took their […]

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] to National General Insurance Ltd. [NGIL] [Hamilton, Bermuda]. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect NGIL’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best […]

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, a global specialty insurer, has announced a new strategic partnership with Euclid Mortgage Insurance Services, LLC [Euclid Mortgage], a managing general agency specializing in underwriting credit risk on portfolios of residential mortgages. A spokesperson said, “Fidelis Insurance Group will provide reinsurance capacity to Euclid Mortgage, along with other reinsurers. This partnership […]

Bermudian driver Kiwon Waldron faced a demanding schedule and challenging track conditions during a busy night of harness racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, competing in six races. Waldron’s highlight of the evening came in race 7, a pace class event, where he piloted Six Sticks Of Gum to victory with a time of […]

Three Bermudians are proudly representing the island at the USA Pickleball National Championships in Phoenix, Arizona. Gavin Manders, Benjamin Jones, and Sue Chiappa are competing at the tournament, which began on Saturday and continues through Sunday at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. Chiappa is competing in the Mixed Doubles 3.5 category, while Manders and Jones will […]

Bermuda’s critical role as a hub for reinsurance innovation, growth, and resilience was highlighted at the PwC Insurance Summit, presented in collaboration with the Financial Times. A spokesperson said, “The 17th annual PwC insurance and reinsurance forum in Bermuda brought together over 300 industry leaders and professionals, along with 22 distinguished speakers who addressed key […]

November 13 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,526.08, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 53 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 12 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 8 […]

[Opinion column written by the PLP Senator Lindsay Simmons] In our 2024 Throne Speech, we made one thing clear: the PLP is here to protect and uplift Bermuda’s most vulnerable and to continue making steady progress towards a fairer Bermuda for all of us. From seniors and persons with disabilities to low-income families and those […]

The Free Democratic Movement has released a document providing information on their plans to ‘revitalize Bermuda’s housing sector.’ A spokesperson said, “Finding a decent place to live on our beautiful Island has become a daunting challenge. High prices and limited rental options mean that securing a home is out of reach for many Bermudians. At […]

The Cabinet Office advised today that flags on Government Buildings will be flown at half-mast tomorrow, Thursday, 14th November as a mark of respect for the late Senator Leslie L. Robinson on the day of her homegoing celebration. Related Stories ‘Commitment To Professionalism And Fairness’ Household Income And Expenditure Survey Community Consultation On Homelessness Held […]

Minister of Health Kim Wilson, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, Minister of Labour Jason Hayward hold a joint media conference to highlight their Ministries respective Throne Speech initiatives. Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good afternoon. In this year’s Throne Speech, the Government of Bermuda set the agenda for a Fairer Bermuda for […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that Bermuda’s U20 Women’s National Team will be participating in the 2025 Concacaf U-20 Women’s Qualifiers and Championship. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is excited to announce that Bermuda’s U20 Women’s National Team will be participating in the 2025 Concacaf U-20 Women’s Qualifiers and Championship. This […]

American brothers and social media sensations Wesley and George Bryan IV will be among the star-studded field for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course. Wesley, who is already a familiar face on the PGA Tour, and George have garnered 459,000 subscribers to their YouTube channel, Bryan Bros Golf, which features golf trick-shots, […]

“This year’s PLP Throne Speech promised taxi owners a payroll tax relief, but legislation still has to be tabled and passed before the relief can be meted,” Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson said, “Taxi owners expected the tax relief in September, but were met with resistance from TCD staff. Now there’s confusion […]

The Attorney General’s Chambers recently hosted a Continued Legal Education session for young attorneys, providing insights into the Civil Advisory and Legislative Drafting sections within the Chambers. A Government spokesperson said, “The event, led by the Solicitor General, Shakira Dill- Francois and Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Nalini Salick, alongside their teams, aimed to offer attendees a […]

[Written by Dale Butler] It was a busy weekend for Bermuda’s Filipino community this past weekend; the Filipino Association held a karaoke contest, which was won by Ariel Timbal, on Saturday night at the Vasco da Gama Club and on Sunday, the Filipino Club 2000 held a gala at Cambridge Beaches. Both events were sold […]

The Department of Parks, the Bermuda Youth Library, and author Dr David Chapman invite families to the grand opening of the new Botanical Gardens StoryWalk on Saturday, 23 November. A Government spokesperson said, “The celebration will begin with a ceremony at 10:15 am, followed by a Story Time at 10:30 am on the Celebration Lawn. “The Botanical […]

Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. — a provider of reinsurance solutions to the life insurance and annuity market — announced the appointment of Riley LaTour as Chief Risk Officer [CRO] with immediate effect. A spokesperson said, “Riley will be responsible for the firm’s risk management strategies and operations. Riley was most recently Head of Risk Analytics for Somerset […]

Francesco Molinari, who won The Open at Carnoustie in Scotland in 2018, will be among the stellar field in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship a Port Royal Golf Course, which starts tomorrow [November 14]. Molinari posted a bogey-free final round of 69 to win his maiden major championship, finishing two shots ahead of Kevin Kisner, Rory […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes is aiming for a return to the podium in the Shifter Masters class at the Skusa SuperNationals in Las Vegas, which gets underway today [November 13]. Barnes claimed podium finishes in 2021 and 2022 before suffering misfortune last year, placing fourteenth after disqualification in the final qualifying […]

Fairmont Southampton is hosting its groundbreaking ceremony this morning [Nov 13]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Chris Maybury On Fairmont SDO Financing Closes For Fairmont Renovations Business Leaders Explain Support For SDO BHA On Fairmont Southampton Redevelopment Over 1,000 Sign Petition […]

The deadline for nominations for Bermuda’s next National Hero has been extended to Friday, November 15th. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the nomination deadline to choose Bermuda’s next National Hero has been extended to Friday, November 15, 2024. “The public can visit: https://forms.gov.bm/Bermuda-National-Hero-Nomination to submit their recommendation. “The public will be […]

Connor Hupman, Noah Maranzana, and Katherine Wheddon contributed to a successful start to the 2024-25 varsity season for the Baylor School swim team, as they secured victories over Concord Christian School [CCS] and Montgomery Bell Academy [MBA] at the Baylor School Natatorium. The Baylor men’s team dominated both opponents, defeating MBA 145-35 and CCS 146-29. […]

Zemira Webb and the Southern University women’s soccer team won the Southwestern Athletic Conference [SWAC] championship title with a 1-0 victory over Texas Southern University. Taylor Henry scored the game’s lone goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Alyssa Romero. Southern University’s defense held Texas Southern scoreless for the remainder of the match, securing the […]

The Comet Class Winter Series continued in Sy George’s Harbour, with Allan Frith and his crew Sarah Frith claiming victory. Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker secured second place with six points, and Gladwin Lambert and Greg Proctor claimed third place with seven points. Comet Class Winter Series Race Day Two 05 Allan Frith & Sarah Frith 06 […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features scenic views of the west end, with a blue sky, white beach, and lush green trees. 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 […]

November 12 saw 10,150 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $370,475.00 BD. 10,150 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up even at $36.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,526.08, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 53 remained unchanged. The full report for […]

“The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] conducted proactive patrols island wide and responded to various calls for service, during the Remembrance Day holiday weekend,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “However, there were no major incidents of anti-social behaviour reported. Of note, from 5pm Friday, 8th November until 5am Tuesday, 12th November 2024, a total of […]

The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] says that it expresses its “support for several ambitious initiatives outlined in the recent Throne Speech” and added that “urgent action is needed to stem the tide of rising healthcare costs” and also noted that pension reform is “another growing concern.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Public Services Union […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 3.4% in July, the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 1.5% when compared to July 2023, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the July 2024 Retail Sales Index publication. […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour reported a 1.9% year-over-year increase in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] for July 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ July 2024 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 1.9 per cent more in July 2024 than they did […]

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The recent passing of Canon James Francis, marks a milestone of a ‘Life Well Lived’. He grew up in the A.M.E. Church in Bermuda and in the 1961 went off to Wilberforce University – an AME school in Ohio– to pursue a degree in Divinity. When he graduated, he […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 12] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Planning Applications Advertised on November 12, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1010/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 12 November, 2024 The applications shown below are available for […]

The Great Sound provided a thrilling battleground for young sailors as the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club hosted the 2024 Bermuda Optimist & National championships. 2024 Bermuda Optimist & National Championships Leaderboard 15.0 Miguel Power 31.0 Thomas Mcbain 31.0 Nina Gotfredsen 43.0 Harry Brown 50.0 Evan Davis 65.0 James Ganal 66.0 Rory Savage 72.0 Noah Amaradasa […]

Premier David Burt and Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 12] to discuss the recently announced Throne Speech initiatives. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Live Video & Updates: 2024 Throne Speech […]

The 593.7 foot cruise ship MS Insignia is paying a visit to St. George’s, featuring a guest capacity of 670 people. The Oceania Cruises website says, “The better-than-new Insignia blends sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance that embodies the most treasured elements of our celebrated ships. “Every surface of every […]

The Thomas College men’s soccer team secured the 2024 North Atlantic Conference championship title with a 2 – 0 victory over the SUNY Delhi Broncos. Four Bermudian players – Cody Robinson, Isaiah Francis, Tre Burgess, and Joshua Joseph – played crucial roles in the Thomas College championship triumph. Robinson ignited the Thomas College offense early, […]

The Bermuda Football Association announced the Senior Men’s National Team selection for the upcoming 2024 Concacaf Nations League [CNL] 4.0 November window. The team will travel to Santiago, Dominican Republic, on Tuesday, November 12th, to face Antigua and Barbuda and the Dominican Republic in two crucial matches. Coach Michael Findlay expressed his thoughts about the team’s […]