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“The fact that not every registered voter cast a ballot is something we take seriously,” the PLP said, adding “that is why our MPs / Senators and candidates will be redoubling efforts to contact and build relationships with those who did not get to the polls.” A spokesperson said, “The recent opinion piece by the […]

Footballer Logan Jiménez scored for Hibernian Under-18 in their recent 4-0 win away to Leeds United Under-18. The Bermuda national team under-17 captain headed home for the Scottish side’s second goal in the 25th minute. Jiménez will hope to play his second game for the Scottish Schools’ Football Association Under-18 against English Schools’ Under-18 at […]

Bermuda’s junior tennis team bounced back with a 2 – 1 victory over Jamaica in the 9-16 play-off match at the BJKCJ DCJ North/Central America & Caribbean pre-qualifying junior Davis Cup in Guatemala City. Jadon Spriggs got Bermuda off to a strong start, defeating Joshua Spencer in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, in the opening singles […]

Janeiro Tucker has been named as head coach of Somerset Cricket Club for the upcoming season. Tucker, fondly known as “Mr Cup Match” for his exploits in the annual classic, has succeeded Jeff Richardson at the helm of the West End outfit. SCC President Richard Scott said, “Somerset Cricket Club, Inc is pleased to officially […]

The second spring senior bowling league at Warwick Lanes witnessed several upsets this week, as sixth-placed Islanders took down the third-placed Blue Angels with a 3-1 victory. In other matches, the fifth-placed New Comers suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of the eighth-placed Just Kickin, and at the top of the table, the dominant […]

During Feb 2025, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included BermudAir introducing new flights, PLP winning the General Election, ‘Home To Vote’ students, the Bermuda General Election, a well-known beach, 2025 General Election Nomination Day, PALS Bermuda’s Charity Walk event, a bench and a beautiful view, nature’s canvas, and tranquility […]

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited reported results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. Mark Cloutier, Executive Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, commented: “2024 has seen Aspen deliver yet another excellent set of results driven by healthy performance from each of our powerful earnings engines, underwriting, investments, and capital markets. 2025 is set to be an […]

February 27 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,703.71, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 26 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 25 […]

The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] celebrated Cathy Duffy and Patrick Tannock for their contributions to international business and DEI advocacy at the Hamilton Princess Black History Month Gala on February 21, 2025. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] proudly celebrated the achievements of two distinguished leaders in Bermuda’s international […]

The Bermuda Pacers Track Club delivered outstanding performances at the 2025 Speed Capital Caribbean Showcase in Florida, with athletes aiming for spots on Bermuda’s 2025 Carifta Games team. A spokesperson said, “The event, held at the Ansin Sports Complex on February 22-23, featured elite competitors from the Caribbean, Florida, and neighboring states. A highlight was […]

Bermudians Jasiah Durham and Katherine Gunther are representing Bermuda at the 2025 UK Overseas Territories Association Youth Summit in London. The Government’s London office said, “Today, young Bermudians Jasiah Durham and Katherine Gunther are participating in the 2025 UK Overseas Territories Association Youth Summit as Youth Participants on behalf of Bermuda. “The Summit is a […]

Minister of Education Crystal Caesar met with the Gilbert Institute PTA where “attendees received detailed insights into decision-making, student placement plans, and additional resources available to support families.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education, Crystal Caesar and the Ministry of Education team met with the Gilbert Institute Primary School Parent-Teacher Association [PTA], which […]

Industry icon Brian Duperreault will headline the closing session of the Bermuda Risk Summit 2025 with a ‘seaside chat’ on his career, Bermuda’s role in global re/insurance, and the launch of Mereo Insurance. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] is pleased to announce that Brian Duperreault, a legendary figure in the global […]

Principals and staff from the Western and Eastern parish primary schools recently participated in a “two-day onboarding session to shape the future of education in Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, More than 60 school representatives from West End, Somerset, St. George’s Prep, East End, and St. David’s Primary Schools attended the event, which the Education […]

“I’m calling on the Minister of Tourism to provide an update on this Government’s plan to assist the BTA with its staffing issues, the overarching vision for the Tourism industry, and the future of the Bermuda Tourism Authority as an entity,” said Shadow Tourism Minister Dwayne Robinson. Mr. Robinson, who was recently elected as an […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has reported “its Q4 and year-end tourism results for 2024, reporting sustained performance improvements across key metrics despite ongoing challenges related to limited hotel capacity.” A spokesperson said, “The year saw a notable increase in total visitor arrivals, with air visitors leading the growth. Leisure air visitor spending increased by […]

Bermuda’s junior tennis team bowed out of the BJKCJ DCJ North/Central America & Caribbean pre-qualifying junior Davis Cup in Guatemala City after a 3-0 defeat to the Bahamas in the 9-16 play-off match. Tristan Pettit faced a tough challenge in the opening singles match, falling to Aiden Ritchie in straight sets, 6-0, 6-3. Tobiah Goodchild […]

Government House warns of rising social media scams, including a fake account impersonating Governor Andrew Murdoch, and urges the public to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity. Government House said, “There has been a significant increase in scams on social media, and we urge the community to stay alert. We have learned that at least […]

Nikita Robinson invites the public to support local schools and homes for World Book Day 2025. A spokesperson said, “Evangelist Nikita Robinson of The Worship Room on Magic102.7FM is inviting the public to support a public primary, middle, high school or boys and girls home to help celebrate World Book Day 2025, which is one […]

BermudAir has partnered with Paradise Mobile to enhance operational connectivity. A spokesperson said, “BermudAir, Bermuda’s first homegrown airline, has partnered with Paradise Mobile, the island’s most advanced telecom provider, to revolutionise the way its operations stay connected. Leveraging Paradise Mobile’s state-of-the-art 5G network, BermudAir has streamlined communication between flight crews, ground staff and its operations […]

New Cabinet Ministers were sworn in on Tuesday, February 25, as Premier David Burt announced a reconfigured government team, including new appointments and portfolio changes. Premier Burt said, “The Government will establish a new Cabinet team designed to deliver results more effectively and cohesively. Through a reconfiguration, each ministry now has a clearer mandate, ensuring […]

Chamber of Commerce President Marico Thomas congratulated the PLP on its success in the recent general election and also “congratulated the newly appointed Cabinet Ministers and all elected representatives as they take on the important responsibility of guiding Bermuda forward.” A spokesperson said, “As the island’s leading business organization, the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce looks forward […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour announced that the Work from Bermuda initiative will conclude on February 28, 2025, with the Government shifting back to multi-year residency applications. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that the Work from Bermuda [WFB] initiative will officially conclude on February 28, 2025. […]

The Somner family, led by Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] Executive Director Angel Smith, honoured the legacy of Mary Somner with a community cleanup in Hamilton Parish, collecting 649 pounds of litter and clearing debris. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, February 23, Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s Executive Director, Angel Smith, organised a special family event to honour […]

Paget Primary School is holding their 7th Annual Black History Museum event, with this year’s honorees including Allison Figureido, Antoine Richards, Chesley Trott, Clermont “Duke” Joell, Dame Marjorie Bean, Dean Furbert, Ellsworth Christopher, Florenz Maxwell, Kalmar Richards, Kingsley Tweed, Reginald “Toby” Dillas, Reid Johansen, Sylvia Richardson, and the Tatem family. Related Stories Photos: 2020 Paget […]

The City of Hamilton is seeking old photos, illustrations, and personal stories from the public to help uncover Fort Hamilton’s history and enhance future visitor displays as part of ongoing renovation efforts. A spokesperson said, “As renovation and improvement efforts continue at Fort Hamilton, the City of Hamilton is calling on the public to help […]

Dignity Foundation has named Dr. Alexis Swan as its new Chairperson “as the foundation gears up to enhance its support for individuals seeking rehabilitation at Dignity House.” A spokesperson said, “Dignity Foundation is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexis Swan as its new Chairperson. With her extensive background in mental health services and […]

The commercial bowling league at Warwick Lanes saw exciting action this week, with Bailey’s Bay Strikers making a statement with a 4-0 shutout victory over Secret Weapons. This win strengthens Bailey’s Bay Strikers’ position in third place on the league table. Meanwhile, league leaders Pin Heads continued their dominant run with a 4-0 shutout of […]

Elliot Primary School hosted its annual Career Fair, with students exploring various careers and special guests including Premier David Burt and Minister Diallo Rabain. A Government spokesperson said, “Elliot Primary School hosted their annual Career Fair yesterday. Students learned about various careers from local businesses, government departments and community groups. Premier the Hon. David Burt […]

February 26 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,703.71, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 25 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 24 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 26] include acting appointments, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, proclamation and notice of intended marriage. Director, Office Of Project Management And Procurement Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0244/2025 Public Authorities / Department:Office of Project Management and Procurement Publication date: 26 […]

Swimmers Caleb Ingham and Brian Desmond competed at the 2025 Atlantic 10 swimming & diving championship held at the Hampton Aquaplex in Virginia. Ingham, representing La Salle University, took part in the men’s 50 yard freestyle, finishing 25th in the preliminaries with a time of 20.73. He also played a key role in La Salle’s […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Office is “reminding all employers that the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 2009 require every employer to submit an annual report of the number of accidents, dangerous occurrences, and illnesses that occurred at the workplace during the calendar year, January to December.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Employer’s Annual Report […]

The Cabinet Office announced that this year’s Legislature will convene on March 14, while Budget Day is set for May 2. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office advised today that the Legislature will convene on March 14, 2025 following its dissolution on January 8, 2025 for the purposes of holding the recent General Election. […]

Thursday, February 27 is expected to see a mix of sun and clouds, a few showers returning overnight, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will […]

The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] announced the selection of David Thomas as Chef de Mission [CDM] for the upcoming 2025 Pan Am Junior Games, to be held in Asunción, Paraguay, from August 9 to 23. A spokesperson said, “Multi-sports games festivals require the appointment of a CDM to ensure the smooth administration and management of […]

Bermuda’s junior tennis team concluded their group C campaign at the BJKCJ DCJ North/Central America & Caribbean pre-qualifying junior Davis Cup in Guatemala City with a 3-0 defeat to Honduras. Tristan Pettit faced a tough challenge in the opening singles match, falling to Eduardo Matute in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. Tobiah Goodchild then took to […]

“The unchecked growth of Bermuda’s feral chicken population is a serious issue that affects our farmers, our environment, and even our public health,” stated a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works & Environment. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda urges residents to refrain from feeding or abandoning chickens. The growing population of […]

The Bermuda Anglers Club closed its doors on Friday, February 21, marking the end of an era. A spokesperson said, “Friday, February 21st, marked the end of an era for the Bermuda Anglers Club [BAC], as members unanimously voted to wind up the organization. As part of this process, the club will distribute funds to […]

[Opinion column written by Hafid James] Despite all the advances [and profits] in detection, medicine, services, and gimmicks our health as a society is still deteriorating. I believe this stems from how we continue to look for health in all the wrong places. How can we fix what we don’t know? How can we find […]

Child Evangelism Fellowship will hold its first island-wide Tag Day this Friday, February 28 with volunteers at major stores and banks to raise funds for youth programs. A spokesperson said, “Child Evangelism Fellowship will be hosting its first island-wide Tag Day this Friday across the island. Taggers will be primarily located at the Market Place […]

Following the 2025 General Election, nine new Members of Parliament will enter the House of Assembly, with four new PLP MPs, and five new OBA MPs. Out of the 36 constituencies, the majority retained the incumbent MP, with only nine seats making any form of a change; four constituencies moved from the PLP to the […]

BE Solar has installed a solar PV system at The Reading Clinic which will help them to ”save over $8,000 annually on electricity costs” and the savings “will be reinvested directly into the charity’s programs, benefiting students for decades to come.” A spokesperson said, “BE Solar has successfully deployed an 11.1kW solar PV system at The […]

“The handling of efforts to recoup duplicate Social Insurance overpayments to over a hundred seniors is disheartening,” MP Robin Tucker said, while the Department of Social Insurance said they “extend its sincere apologies to those impacted by the recent recouped pension payments. ” MP Robin Tucker Statement Ms Tucker said, “The handling of efforts to recoup […]

Bacardi, in partnership with the Bermuda Government, has introduced the Hospitality Accelerator Program to upskill local bartenders through advanced training at the European Bartender School. A spokesperson said, “Family-owned Bacardi, proudly announces the launch of its Hospitality Accelerator Program, an advanced training initiative designed to elevate industry professionals and strengthen Bermuda’s hospitality sector. In collaboration […]

[Contributed by Dr Ahmed Tawakol] According to the Bermuda Heart Foundation, heart disease is a leading cause of death in Bermuda – backed up by the 2017 Health in Review, put out by the Government of Bermuda. This underscores the critical need for heart health awareness, especially during Heart Month. While it’s not as common […]

MASC is expanding its programs to enhance mental health and personal development support for men in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “MASC, Bermuda’s leading provider of mental health and personal development services for men, is expanding its comprehensive offerings to better support men at all stages of life. Through tailored programs, MASC continues its commitment to […]

Kiwon Waldron braved the cold and faced a marathon night of racing as he wrapped up his season at Hawthorne Race Course in Chicago, Illinois, competing in nine races across both the pace and trot classes. Waldron’s busy night began with race 1 in the pace class, where he guided Shipwrecked to a fifth-place finish […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kiarrah Simons believes St George’s are making steady progress after delivering a series of promising performances in the Bermuda Netball Association Winter League. Simons, who has been with St George’s since they formed a new team three years ago, previously played for Dockies. She has witnessed firsthand the team’s development and […]

Jake Brislane braved the challenging conditions at Parliament Hill in North London to help his Tonbridge AC team secure the junior UK national championships title at the SportsShoes National Cross Country championships 2025. Brislane, competing in the junior event over a gruelling 6.2-mile course finished 11th with a time of 35:49. His strong individual result […]