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Acting Major Jeffrey Patterson of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard Unit earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for December. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to announce Acting Major Jeffrey Patterson of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard Unit as the December recipient of the Public Service Excellence Award. […]

The Hamilton Lions Club and Terceira’s Family of Service Stations host the 57th Annual Gas-o-Rama on February 7 to raise funds for Compassionate Care Partners. A spokesperson said, “Prepare for a day of fun and community spirit at the 57th Annual Gas-o-Rama, taking place on Saturday, February 7th, at Terceira’s North Shore Service Station in […]

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] is marking this year’s Data Privacy Day with a Seniors Tea Party. A spokesperson said, “The event, which is to be held on 28 January 2026 from 10 am to 12.30 pm at St Paul’s Centennial Hall, will focus on the theme “Safeguard Your Privacy”. All […]

Open Mat Bermuda claimed three medals at the Grappling Industries Toronto BJJ GI & No-GI Round-Robin Tournament at the weekend. Thea Dyer, a yellow belt in the 105-pound division, captured silver in the Gi category. Ashley Dyer, a blue belt in the 155-pound adult women’s division, won silver in Gi and bronze in No-Gi, while […]

[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader and Shadow National Security Minister Robert King] Every gunshot ringing across our island is an alarm bell that we are not doing enough to protect the people of Bermuda, and we are not doing enough to support those who are tasked with keeping our community safe. The murder rate […]

Bermudian swimmer Taylor White delivered a standout performance for the Bentley University women’s swimming team, claiming three individual victories during a dual meet against Southern Connecticut State. White opened the meet with a win in the 1,650-yard freestyle, clocking a time of 17:53.26. This performance placed her nearly 25 seconds ahead of the rest of […]

[Column written by Dr Daniel Liebman] January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, a timely reminder that this eye disease is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss worldwide. In Bermuda, where the population is steadily ageing – and the proportion of residents aged 65 and over is projected to approach one-quarter of the total […]

Madisyn Bobb represented the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s track and field team at the Nittany Lion Challenge hosted by Penn State. The Bermudian athlete won her heat in the 300-meter dash, competing in the fifth heat. Bobb finished the race in 39.93 seconds, placing sixth overall in the final standings. Related Stories […]

David Maycock leads the 2026 National Championship and Selection Trials after two rounds of competition at the lanes in Bermuda. Sixteen bowlers are competing for spots on Team Bermuda for the CAC Games in Santo Domingo and the IBF World Cup in Munich. David Maycock leads standings Maycock holds the top position with a total […]

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union league season opened at the National Sports Centre North Field with three matches totaling 156 points. Police 25, Bermudianas 5 In the Ladies Division, Police defeated the Bermudianas 25-5. Akila Craig scored two tries for Police. Becky Garley, Amanda Swan, and Kaley Deluka each recorded one try. Zaria Codrington scored […]

Police have taken one person into custody following an incident at a checkpoint in which a driver failed to stop and was later found to be operating an unlicensed and uninsured vehicle. A police spokesperson said, “One person is in custody after failing to stop at a police checkpoint. Offenses include dangerous driving, failing to […]

There were wins for Terrace Onions, Tuff Dogs and YGS FC in the Corona League at the weekend. Onions defeated Island Bulls 1-0 thanks to a goal from Jack Malthouse. Meanwhile, Tuff Dogs beat Inter BDA 3-2 courtesy of goals from JahShon Smith and Kyle Hamilton [2]. Scott Redmond and Thales Francis scored for Inter […]

Boulevard Blazers, St. George’s Colts, and North Village Rams claimed victories in the Premier Division, while Somerset Trojans, Somerset Eagles, Southampton Rangers, and Wolves shared points in the First Division. Premier Division Young Men’s Social Club 4  Boulevard Blazers 5 Boulevard Blazers, in tenth place, defeated ninth-placed Young Men’s Social Club 5-4 in a match […]

Footballer Kenni Thompson’s AFC Bournemouth were defeated 6-0 by Women’s Super League side Manchester City in the fourth round of the Women’s FA Cup yesterday [January 18]. Khadija “Bunny” Shaw, Lauren Hemp, Laura Coombs [2] and Vivianne Miedema, who scored twice in the second half, accounted for City’s goals at Snows Stadium, the home of […]

Dementia Bermuda will host a Caregiver Education and Support Programme event at the Argus Hub Building in Hamilton tomorrow [January 20]. The event will feature guest presenter Jennie Lightbourne, a pharmacist at Northshore Pharmacy. Door open at 5pm, with the event running from 6pm to 8pm, featuring light refreshments. There will be free monthly classes […]

Louisiana Tech University student-athlete Norre Robinson made his competitive debut for the school at the Arkansas Invitational. Robinson competed in the men’s 60m dash at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville. The Bermudian finished the race in a time of 7.04 seconds, placing 32nd overall. Related Stories Bermuda Athletes In Regional Rankings Miles Outerbridge […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Brit Reinsurance [Bermuda] Limited [Brit Re] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A spokesperson said, “The ratings reflect Brit Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as […]

Bermudian swimmer Elijah Daley set a new personal record while competing for the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in a dual meet against McGill University. In the Men’s 200 SC Meter Butterfly, Daley finished first with a time of 2:00.82. This performance surpassed his previous personal best of 2:03.07, a record he had established at […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa+” [Superior] of the grouped subsidiaries of Chubb Limited. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A++ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “aa+” […]

Bernews’ latest virtual art gallery features a creative collection of ocean-inspired artwork that blends marine life with imaginative design, presenting a visually engaging digital exhibition where underwater scenes, vibrant colors, and artistic interpretations come together to offer viewers a fresh and captivating perspective on the beauty of the sea. Related Stories Video: New Look At […]

Under the theme of ‘Always Learning The Global Conversation and Local Connection,’ an event will be held to mark Martin Luther King Day at St. Paul AME Hall on Monday, January 19, featuring a Chat and Chew session, speakers and student performances. The full MLK Day details follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Community Honours […]

Daniel Phillips and his Tulane University men’s tennis team opened the 2026 spring season with a 7-0 victory against Southern University at the City Park Tennis Center. Phillips played in the number one singles position for the Green Wave where he defeated Southern’s Lwazi Ngwenya in straight sets with a score of 6-1, 6-0. In […]

Christopher Joell-Deshields, suspended CEO of Pride in London, has been accused of allegedly not “handing back the company’s usernames, passwords and personal identification numbers.” A BBC story said, “The suspended boss of Pride in London has ‘frustrated’ a disciplinary investigation into alleged theft and bullying by refusing to hand back control of company bank accounts […]

The 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge event concluded today [Jan 18] with the PwC Bermuda Full and Half Marathon, and you can view the photos of the award presentation below, with awards presented for both the marathon and half marathon events as well as the overall Bermuda Triangle Challenge. You can also view all our coverage of the […]

The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] held Race Day 9 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship today [Jan 18], featuring 40 karts competing across multiple classes for top honours. A spokesperson said, “The L206 Senior class featured a strong field of 14 competitors, with #91 Jason “Skuzzie” North taking first place, followed by #95 Robert […]

The PwC Bermuda Full and Half Marathon — the third and final race in the 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — was held this morning [Jan 18]. You can also view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here, and over 90 videos from this year and past years event here on Bernews.TV. Related Stories Photos: […]

Monday, January 19 is expected to be cloudy, with a few daytime showers increasing by evening, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at […]

The PwC Bermuda Full and Half Marathon — the third and final race in the 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — was held this morning [Jan 18]. We will have an additional photo gallery later on, and you can also view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here, and over 90 videos from this […]

Andrew Wacker and Ellie Stevens raced to victory in the Allshores 10k Run, while Ben Claridge and Gina McNamara won the 5K. Wacker finished first overall in the men’s division with a time of 30:10, followed by JP Flavin in 30:46 and Ryan Outerbridge in 31:51. In the women’s 10k division, Stevens crossed the line in […]

The Pickleball Association of Bermuda’s Commercial Winter League is under way, bringing organised men’s, women’s and mixed doubles competition to the island through early March. The league, which began on January 13 and runs through March 10, features teams of beginners, immediate and advanced players on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm. All matches […]

The Bermuda Chess Association [BCA] has unveiled its 2026 Scholarship, valued at $10,000 and supported by the XL Foundation. A spokesperson said, “This unique award is tailored for high school graduates embarking on their tertiary education journey in fall 2026, offering an exceptional opportunity to pursue an Associate in Arts [Business Administration] or Associate of […]

A collision involving a small truck and a car occurred on Middle Road near the junction with Cobbs Hill Road in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 11:45 am on Sunday, 18 January 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to reports of a collision on Middle Road near the junction with Cobbs […]

Bermudian sprinters Amaris Munya and Arima Turner represented Montverde Academy at the VA Indoor Showcase held at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. The pair competed for the Academy’s ‘A’ team in the Girls’ Invitational Sprint Medley Relay, finishing fifth overall with a time of 4:20.22. Turner performed the opening leg of the relay, while Munya […]

[Updating] The PwC Bermuda Full and Half Marathon — the third and final race in the 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — is being held this morning [Jan 18] and you can tune in and watch live below. You can also view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here, and over 90 videos from […]

Ryan Outerbridge claimed an impressive third-place finish in the elite men’s race in the Allshores 10K Run yesterday [January 17]. Outerbridge achieved a personal best time of 31min 51sec. Andrew Wacker retained his title, finishing in 30:10.41, with JP Flavin second in 30:46.59. Tyler Butterfield, returning to the island, came sixth in 33:03.05, while Sean […]

Thomas Cechini contributed to Loyola University Maryland’s 172-128 dual-meet victory over Bucknell at the Mangione Pool. The Bermuda swimmer finished fifth in the Men’s 1000 Yard Freestyle with a time of 9:40.73. Bucknell’s William Shoemaker won the event, while Loyola teammate Chase Garcia placed second in 9:32.14. Cechini returned for the Men’s 400 Yard Freestyle […]

The Phoenix Gombey Troupe showcased Bermuda’s vibrant culture with a spirited performance at the Allshores 10K and 5K road races during the 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge. 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. Related Stories Photos: Phoenix Gombey […]

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] In the 1930s a group of folks with far right, outright racist ideologies, created a populist movement and somehow transformed or took over established political entities. They play to the emotions of those who feel left behind, thus creating a nationalist agenda. Surprise surprise, they win an election. Upon […]

The Allshores 10K and 5K Run & Walk— the second event in the 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — was held this morning [Jan 17]. You can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here and view over 90 videos from this year and past years event here on Bernews.TV. Related Stories Photos & 360: PwC […]

Kamau Leverock is scheduled to compete in the inaugural World Legends Pro League T20 cricket tournament in India later this month. The talented Bermudian cricket player will represent the Pune Panthers in the 10-day event, which begins January 26 at the newly inaugurated 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Goa. In addition to Kieron Pollard, the […]

Sunday, January 18 is expected to see sunny periods with chance of one or two showers, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at […]

Devonshire Colts played to a 1-1 draw with Devonshire Cougars at the Devonshire Recreation Club. The Colts opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Jorj Dublin scored to give the visitors a 1-0 lead. The advantage held through halftime. The Cougars equalized early in the second half, with Zari Simmons scoring in the 51st […]

The 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge got underway yesterday evening [Jan 16] with the Butterfield Front Street Mile races in Hamilton. You can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here and view over 90 videos from this year and past years event here on Bernews.TV. Related Stories Photo Set I: 2026 Butterfield Mile Races Photos: 2023 Butterfield Front Street […]

The Butterfield Front Street Mile in Hamilton — the first event of the 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge — got underway on Friday evening [Jan 16] with a performance by the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band and Bermuda Islands Pipe Band You can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here and view over 90 videos from […]

Nahki Wells scored an equaliser for Luton Town in a 2-2 draw at home to Lincoln City in Sky Bet League One today [January 17]. The Bermuda striker headed home a cross from Cohen Bramall moments before half-time to make it 2-2 and complete a comeback from two goals down. Luton are seventh in the […]

A combined 32 goals were scored in a Bermuda Ball Hockey doubleheader at the PCC Hockey Rink, as Alexandra Mosher and Positive Image Dental secured victories. Alexandra Mosher 11 Spine & Sport 7 Alexandra Mosher defeated Spine & Sport 11-7 in the opening game. In the first period, Adam Mattatall, Dave Macphee, and Matt Mcphail, […]

Bermudian kart driver Scott Barnes competed in the ROK Shifter Masters division at the 28th annual Florida Winter Tour held at the Orlando Kart Center. Representing Maranello Karts USA, Barnes participated in practice sessions, qualifying, and the opening heat of the event. During the Friday morning practice session involving the combined Shifter Masters and Super […]

Bermudian golfers Oliver Betschart and Eric West have concluded competition at the 2026 Latin America Amateur Championship at Lima Golf Club in Peru. Betschart, 17, finished with a total score of 12-over-par. In his second appearance at the championship, he carded a 9-over-par 79. His scorecard included one birdie, 10 pars, four bogeys and three […]

The 2026 Butterfield Front Street Mile took place on Friday evening [Jan 16] — marking the first event in the 3-day Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series. We will have a second set of images from this event later on, you can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here and view over 90 videos from this year […]

Crowds lined the streets as the 2026 Butterfield Mile Races were held on Front Street in Hamilton on Friday night as the first event in the 3-day Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge event got underway. Andrew [AJ] Ernst won the Elite Men’s race with a time of 4:05.26m, while Gina McNamara claimed victory in the Elite […]