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The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League continued its season as CG defeated ACT 5-3 at the PCC Hockey Rink. Jeremy Estey scored three goals for CG, opening the scoring in the first period and adding a second before the interval. Noah Vieira scored for ACT to briefly level the game. In the second period, Estey […]

Bermudian athletes Arima Turner and Amaris Munya recorded multiple top finishes representing Montverde Academy at the Sunshine Showcase held at the Alachua County Events Center. Turner competed in two sprinting events during the meet. In the 60-meter dash, she finished 11th with a time of 7.79 seconds. Turner also placed sixth in the 200-meter dash […]

Strike Force maintained its position at the top of the Commercial Bowling League after a 3-1 victory over ninth-placed Pin Heads at Warwick Lanes. Pin Heads took one point in the match, but Strike Force held on to remain clear at the summit. Eighth-placed Butt and Vallis recorded a 3-1 win over second-placed Who Gives […]

Bermudian swimmer Taylor White won two events and placed second in two others as Bentley University lost 147-139 to Pace University at the Goldstein Fitness Center. The dual meet served as the final regular-season contest for the Falcons. White won the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:00.32. She also led off the 400-yard freestyle […]

The Cal Athletics DEIBJ Office, led by Dr Ty-Ron Douglas, will host its annual Pain Into Purpose DEIBJ Playbook virtually on January 29th at 2:30pm via Zoom. A spokesperson said, “Our annual #PainIntoPurpose DEIBJ Playbook will be held virtually on January 29th at 2:30pm via Zoom. Cal Athletics staff, coaches and student-athletes will engage with […]

“Bermuda urgently needs a strategy that treats environmental management effectively, that embraces the challenge and seriously considers the opportunity it presents,” MP Robin Tucker said. Ms Tucker said, “For years, Bermudians have watched our feral chicken population grow from a nuisance into a full-blown environmental and agricultural problem. The public has been asked to report […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a dreamlike coastal scene with ‘Bermuda’ typography hovering over sparkling pink waves and a turquoise sea. 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 […]

January 27 saw 8,260 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $52,661.00 BD. 2,100 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 0.2% at $21.85 per share, while the other 6,160 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing down 45.0% at $1.10 per share. The BSX finished at 3,282.00, down 0.15% […]

The Bermuda Volleyball Association is looking for coaches to learn more about beach volleyball as it continues to grow its programme. “This opportunity is about adding to our current coaching staff, as we look to welcome dedicated individuals who want to learn, support young athletes, and give back to the beach volleyball community,” read a […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [January 27] include contracts, notice, boards appointments, notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Public Access To Information [Contracts With Total Value Of $50,000 Or More] [Department Of Socialinsurance] Notice 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: […]

Wednesday, January 28 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 7:16am and sunset will be at […]

The LB Football Academy in Bermuda has partnered with Spain Rush SPF – a high-performance academy in Valenica. Leo Burgess, the technical director, established the LB Football Academy in 2019. “We are proud to announce our partnership with IBFA Bermuda, connecting Spain and Bermuda through a shared passion for football,” read a Spain Rush SPF […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that “the Bermuda Union of Teachers will host a 1.6k and 5k Run/Walk on Sunday, 1 February 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “The event will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., starting and ending at the West Pembroke School in Pembroke. Race Marshals […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] congratulated Katherine Bean-Rosario and the Leeward Islands Women’s team on their historic CWI T20 Blaze tournament victory. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Katherine Bean-Rosario and the entire Leeward Islands Women’s team on their historic victory in the CWI T20 Blaze tournament. […]

Local archers Braeden Fraser and Jamie Fraser impressed on the international stage at the Lancaster Archery Classic in Pennsylvania. Braeden, 13, made his second appearance at the tournament in the Recurve Cub Male division. He recorded a new personal best of 499 points, finishing in tenth place overall. In the Men’s Olympic Recurve Division, Jamie […]

Bermuda’s brightest young spellers are gearing up to compete in the Semi-Finals of the 2026 Bermuda Spelling Bee. A spokesperson said, “Last year, 10-year old Somersfield Academy student Jared Arnante walked away with the coveted title of Bermuda’s Best Speller during the Inaugural Bermuda Spelling Bee competition held at The Berkeley Institute, with 12-year old […]

[Written by Don Burgess] The winter chill was no match for the heat of community spirit this morning as a courageous crowd gathered at the Francis Patton dock for the annual Longtail Plunge. With the ocean’s waters offering a bracing wake-up call,- the Bermuda Weather Service forecast had it at 67.1 degrees – students, parents, […]

Alexandra Mosher defeated BDA Spirits 8-0 at the PCC Hockey Rink in the Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League, marking the lone fixture of the day. Ronnie Dzurus opened the scoring in the first period, followed by Adam Mattatall, giving Mosher a 2-0 lead at the first interval. Mattatall added two more goals in the second […]

Bermudian sprinter Denver Tucker competed for St. Thomas University at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center Invitational in Florida. Tucker ran in the fifth heat of the men’s 60 metres and won the race in 6.93 seconds. The meet featured 67 competitors in the event. His time placed him ninth overall, leaving him one-hundredth […]

Jackson Langley secured a decisive victory at the Fat Tire Massive Round De Reach mountain bike endurance race this weekend, completing 15 laps of the Ferry Reach circuit to lead the individual field. Kavin Smith placed second with 14 laps, and Che’quan Richardson rounded out the top three, finishing with 13 laps. The full 2026 […]

[Updating] The Bermuda Under-17 women’s national football team is set to play against Bonaire this evening [Jan 26] as part of the 2026 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers, with kick off set to take place at 7.00pm at the Dame Flora Duffy National Sports Centre. With international football there tends to be rules regarding video, so […]

One motorist appearing in court today was fined $4,200 after being convicted of impaired driving and multiple traffic offenses In providing an update on social media, the police said, “$4,200. That’s the price one person who appeared in court today has to pay for driving while impaired, driving an uninsured vehicle, driving an unlicensed vehicle […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [January 26] include acting appointments, boards appointments, trademark applications, public notification and notice of intended marriage. Permanent Secretary – The Ministry Of Home Affairs Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0084/2026 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 26 January, 2026 Government […]

The Government recently honoured 389 public officers for their years of dedicated service at the Long Service Awards Ceremony. A Government spokesperson said, “On January 16, the Government of Bermuda was delighted to recognize 389 public officers for their years of dedicated service at the Long Service Awards Ceremony held at the Hamilton Princess. “Honourees […]

The Bermuda Education Network [BEN] recently held its 2025 Outstanding Teaching Awards to honour exceptional public school educators. A spokesperson said, “The annual event brought together educators, families, community leaders, and partners to celebrate excellence in teaching and the vital role educators play in shaping the future. “This year’s was presented to Ms. Zola French-Ray, […]

The Department of Land Valuation has begun preparations for Bermuda’s new 2026 Valuation List, requiring all property owners across the island to submit updated property details by 28 February 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “Under the Land Valuation and Tax Act 1967, this process ensures rental values are kept accurate and up to date for […]

CURB announced that Taj Donville-Outerbridge, Halle Teart, Ari Kamara, and Kaelyn Fleming are the recipients of the Equity Empowerment Grant. A spokesperson said, “The Equity Empowerment Grant is a restorative initiative managed by CURB, established at the request of donors Dr. Alexa Virdi and Dr. Rosemary Hall, who have reflected deeply on systemic inequities within our […]

The final Electoral Reform Town Hall will be held on Tuesday evening [Jan 27] at the West End Sailboat Club. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, is encouraging members of the public to take part in the final Electoral Reform Town Hall […]

Arkus Advisory has acquired KRyS Global, with the transaction expected to take effect at the end of this month. A spokesperson said, “Arkus Advisory has acquired KRyS Global as part of the deliberate build-out of an offshore restructuring and advisory platform. The transaction is scheduled to take effect on 30 January 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. […]

The Bermuda Saving Lives Festival is set to bring together families, youngsters, professionals and community organisations in a celebration focused on empowering the next generation. The event is designed to strengthen the social network that supports the development and wellbeing of Bermuda’s youngsters, reinforcing the idea that collective responsibility is central to youth success. According […]

Boulevard Blazers, St. George’s Colts, X-Roads Warriors, Devonshire Colts, Paget Lions, and PHC Zebras claimed victories in the FA Cup first round. FC Rhino 0 St. George’s Colts 3 St. George’s Colts defeated Corona League side FC Rhino 3-0 at White Hill Field. Malachi Trott opened the scoring in the 26th minute. Kashe Hall doubled […]

The Southampton Parish Council is scheduled to host a community meeting regarding jury reform on Thursday [Jan 29] at the Vernon Temple AME on Middle Road. The presentation, conducted by the Attorney General’s Chambers, is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Residents interested in attending can RSVP via email at spc244@gmail.com or by calling 747-1093. […]

Bermuda’s equestrian riders showcased their skill at the Inwood/RES Hunter & Equitation Horse Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Vicki Steele won the BEF Open Equitation Medal Series riding Rambo over 3 feet 6 inch fences. Simone Sainsbury on Deltas Roulette finished second. Courtney Bromby took first place on Dorus Du Domain […]

The Bermuda Arts Centre hosted its “Winter Blues” exhibition this weekend, showcasing blue-themed artwork by local creative members along with live painting and artist meet-and-greets. A spokesperson previously said, “We have chosen the theme Winter Blues not only because of the season, but because blue itself is such a magical and expressive colour. It reflects […]

Maclean Smith and Leslie Jackson won the gold medal in the Women’s Doubles Skill 3.000 to 3.999 division at the 2026 Marco Island Police Foundation Pickleball Slammer. The Bermudian pair went undefeated at the Marco Island YMCA. They defeated Cheryl Van Klingeren and Samantha Bagdasarian 11-3 in the opening round, repeated the same score against […]

Bermudian athlete Jauza James placed first in the men’s 600-meter run at the Colby Mini-Meet contributing to a nine-victory performance by Thomas College. James recorded a winning time of 1:31.45 at the Harold Alfond Athletic Center. The performance helped the Terriers secure five first-place finishes on the men’s side and four on the women’s side […]

Philip Woollins and Estienne Coetzee were crowned the overall male and female champions at the 2026 Butterfield & Vallis 5K. Woollins won the men’s race in 17:47 after breaking away from the field. Christopher Harris finished second, with Corey Brunton third in 18:29. Coetzee won the women’s title after finishing seventh overall in 19:03. Colette […]

A trip in November 2025 by Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward to London, UK cost $10,693.85, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from November 24, 2025 – November 30, 2025, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Jason P. Hayward, Minister of […]

Monday, January 26 is expected to see some sunshine, showers develop then chance of thunder later, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at […]

Bermudian sprinter Sanaa Morris competed for Howard University at the 2026 Penn Elite meet held at the Jane and David Ott Center in Philadelphia this weekend. Morris participated in the 60-meter preliminaries, finishing 30th overall with a time of 8.07 seconds. She also contested the 400-meter event, where she secured 15th place after clocking a […]

“I want to make it abundantly clear that no decisions have been made regarding the critical next steps in Education Transformation,” Minister of Education Crystal Caesar said. Minister Caesar said: “In December 2025, at my request, the Principals of Middle and Parish Primary Schools came together for a think‑tank session to review enrolment data, registration, […]

A trip in November 2025 by Premier David Burt to the United Kingdom cost $9,307.43, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from November 24, 2025 – December 1, 2025, and the web page listing said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E. David […]

The Ministry is “deeply concerned by reports of motorists engaging in verbally abusive and, in some cases, physically confrontational behaviour toward construction workers.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public to exercise patience, courtesy, and caution while travelling through the ongoing trenching works on Middle Road near […]

North Village Rams and Devonshire Cougars emerged victorious in their respective FA Challenge Cup matches. North Village Rams 2, Dandy Town Hornets 1 North Village Rams advanced to the next round with a 2-1 win over Dandy Town Hornets. North Village took the lead in the 15th minute when Amir Dill scored to put the […]

BELCO welcoming seven new apprentices, Open Mat Bermuda winning three medals in Toronto, and Acting Major Jeffrey Patterson of the RBR Coast Guard Unit earning the PSEA Award were all among the positive news stories this past week. In additional good news, Madisyn Bobb won her heat for the UMBC women’s track team at the […]

The Bermuda ball hockey winter league season continued at the PCC Hockey Rink with a double-header that produced 13 total goals. CG 0 Positive Image Dental 3 Positive Image Dental maintained first place in the standings with a 3–0 win over CG. After a scoreless opening period, Chris Allington gave Positive Image Dental the lead […]

Bermuda footballer Milan Butterfield scored in Halesowen Town’s 4-0 win at home to St Ives Town in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central today [January 24]. The midfielder netted his side’s second goal with a header in the 47th minute. Halesowen are third in the table. Related Stories Willie Clemons Scores In Leiston […]

Footballer Willie Clemons scored for Leiston in their 3-2 defeat away to Harborough Town in the Southern League Premier Division Central today [January 24]. The Bermuda national team midfielder netted his side’s first goal with a strike from distance in the 31st minute. Leiston are eighth in the table. Harborough’s Bermudian winger Jutorre Burgess missed […]

Sunday, January 25 is expected to see developing sunny periods, showers moving in late night, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 7.17am […]

Bermudian archer Camerin Pickering has advanced to the elimination rounds at the Lancaster Archery Classic after finishing 23rd in the qualification phase at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex. Competing in the men’s Olympic recurve division, Pickering scored 588 points from a possible 660 in the 60-arrow qualification round, placing him among the top qualifiers from […]