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Appleby welcomed new pupils Skye Burrows, Mya Gibbons and Akira McDonald to its long-standing legal trainee programme in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The two-year programme which provides pupils with training across the firm’s Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Insurance departments involves three 4-month seats in the first year and one 12-month seat in the second year. Pupils are assigned a senior attorney as a […]

The Bermuda Football Association announced an addition to Senior Men’s National Team Squad for CNL 4.0 October window, noting that the BFA has extended an invitation to Leroy Lewis to join the squad from Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club. Coach Findlay said, “Due to the recent 4th Round Draw of the the FA Cup in the […]

Team Bermuda will compete in the 2024 edition of the Backyard World Team Championship, set to take place on Saturday, October 19. A spokesperson said, “After the successful staging of Backyard Ultra running events in 2022 and 2023, sponsored by Monument Re, Team Bermuda is set to take part in the Backyard World Team Championship […]

David Maycock and LeVinc Samuels made a great start to the 2024 PANAM Bowling Champion of Champions, which is being contested at the VIDENA Bowling Center of La Villa Deportiva Nacional [VIDENA] in Lima, Peru. On day one in the doubles, Maycock and Samuels finished 5th after 8 games with a total of 3,081 pins, […]

Daniel Phillips and his Arizona State men’s tennis teammates continued competing in the DI big 12 / SEC tennis challenge hosted by Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. In the doubles, Phillips and Nicola Cigna went down 8-7 to Alexander Frusina, and Jake Kennedy from Auburn University. In the singles, Phillips defeated Damien Nezar from the […]

Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert addressed the audience at Age Concern’s Public General Meeting, A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, addressed a vibrant and engaged audience at Age Concern’s Public General Meeting last week Thursday, September 26th at the Evangelical Church Hall, […]

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation is celebrating Bermuda Art Month this October with ten workshops for all ages, encouraging community engagement with local artists at their Jubilee Road location. A spokesperson said, “Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation is joining the collective community of artist’s to celebrate Art Month this October. “Bermuda Art Month is a great opportunity for the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes is set to challenge himself against some of the top L206 class drivers in the United States when he competes in the Cup Karts North American [CKNA] Grand Nationals 8 in New Castle, Indiana, this weekend. Barnes, racing in the Masters and Senior Heavy classes, will make […]

There is no access to Bermuda College this morning [Oct 9] the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised there is currently no access to Bermuda College due to an industrial accident on the compound. There have been no reported injuries at this time. Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service are on […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji made of pink sand giving a thumbs up on the beach. 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 image or Instagram […]

October 8 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,460.35, 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: Oct 7 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 4 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 8] include acting appointments, permanent resident certificate, Bermudian status, appointments and cancellation of registration. Parliamentary Registrar Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0928/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 08 October, 2024 Acting Appointment Notice Parliamentary Registrar The Governor is pleased to […]

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: Related […]

Wednesday October 9 is expected to see thunderstorms, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 7:19am and sunset will be at 6:52pm. High […]

The Coerver Player Performance Football Camp will be held at Warwick Academy from October 21 to 25. The camp is for boys and girls aged from under-7 to under-13 and will focus on the technical, tactical, physical, and mental demands of the game. Coaches from International Coerver will travel to the island for the camp. […]

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] is working to raise $400,000 to fund a new 3D mammography machine, saying “the state-of-the-art mammography machine will replace a retiring system that will soon be outdated.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre urges the community to ‘Mobilise for Mammograms’ to raise $400,000 for a new 3D […]

Online grocery service Pronto has opened a brick and mortar outlet – Pronto City Market – in Hamilton, “providing customers with the option to shop in-store while continuing to offer the same seamless online services.” A spokesperson said, “Established in 2021 as a digital-first company to meet growing demand post the Covid-19 pandemic, Pronto has […]

The St. George’s Oral Health Clinic reopened yesterday [Oct 7] after a year-long closure. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Health is pleased to announce the reopening of the St. George’s Oral Health Clinic on October 7th, 2024.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “We appreciate the public’s understanding and patience as we navigated […]

The International Development Academy-Bermuda High-Performance ID Football Camp will be held at the National Sports Centre, North Field, and Warwick Academy from October 21 to 25. The camp will feature coaches from IDA Valencia, Surf Soccer and FC America. Sessions for under-14 boys and girls [2010, 2011 and 2012 birth years] will take place from […]

Bermuda national team footballer Rahzir Smith-Jones has been named Player of the Month for English non-league team Binfield. The defender has been in impressive form so far this season for the Berkshire side, who play in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One. Binfield are seventeenth in the league table, with five points […]

Ignite’s award-winning Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme is now open for applications for its 9th cohort. A spokesperson said, “Are you ready to take your business to the next level or make a bigger impact with your non-profit? Ignite’s award-winning Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme is now open for applications for its 9th cohort. Entrepreneurial leaders are invited to […]

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted a schooling show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Logan Flood won the open schooling class riding Red Sky at Night, Eliza Steinoff was second riding Cruze is Karma, and Flood riding Wild Things Island Adventure finished third. The low equitation O/F 2’3” class was won by Victoria […]

The Warwick Football Academy will be hosting football camps during the October school break, from October 21 to October 2 A spokesperson said, “Warwick Football Academy is hosting October school break football camps featuring Coerver Coaching [U7-U13] & International Development Academy [Elite Players U14-U17] to run the week of October 21-25. These camps will feature […]

October 7 saw 900 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $27,000.00 BD. 900 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, closing up 3.4% at $30.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,460.35, up 0.05% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]

The Bermuda Uechi Ryu Academy will hold its Junior Black Belt Ceremony on Saturday, October 12, from 4pm to 5:30pm at the BAA gym. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Uechi Ryu Academy is excited to invite all to its Junior Black Belt Grading & Awards Ceremony, to take place at the BAA gym on Saturday, […]

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks officially launches Fire Safety Awareness Week at City Hall this morning [Oct 7]. A Government spokesperson said, “This morning at City Hall in Hamilton, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, officially proclaimed this week as Fire Safety Awareness Week. “Joined by the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS], […]

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association season continued with day two of the Kattegat Sharks sprint meet at the BASA Pool. Freya Lau won the 13-14 girls 100 SC meter breaststroke A-final touching the wall in a time of 1:25.43, Scarlett Spurling, was second in 1:26.99, and Isla Cooze, was third in 1:31.73. In the 13-14 […]

On October 3, the Bermuda Monetary Authority hosted its Third Annual Community Day, with over 200 staff volunteering for five charities in activities such as gardening and beach cleanup. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] participated in its Third Annual Community Day event on Thursday, 3 October. This employee-led initiative unites […]

The final round of the Bermuda mixed foursomes took place at the Turtle Hill Golf Club. Katrin Burnie and Eric West were crowned the championship gross champions at 7-under par, shooting a second round 6-under par 48, Lesley Balcombe and Wayne Balcombe shot a second round 1-over par on the day to finish at 2-over […]

A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider was injured in a collision in Warwick this afternoon [Oct 7]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:25 pm on Monday, October 7, 2024, police and other first responders attended a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle at the junction of Middle Road and Ten Pin Crescent, Warwick. “Upon arrival, […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 7] include notification of planning applications registered and public notification. List of Planning Applications Advertised on October 7, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0916/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 07 October, 2024 The applications shown below are […]

Art advisors Lisa Howie and Holly Mazar-Fox have created a personalized itinerary to explore the Art Miami Basel fairs in December in partnership with Masterworks. A spokesperson said, “Building an art collection can be a daunting task. Touring an art fair can be equally overwhelming. For these two reasons, art advisors Lisa Howie and Holly […]

Bermudian sailor Penny Simmons has been hailed as a “true sailing legend” with an “indomitable spirit” after passing away last month. He was aged 85. Simmons represented Bermuda at four Olympic Games in two classes of boat: Dragons and 470s. He was an active member of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club for several decades. Simmons, […]

The Bermuda Police Service is reminding the public to “securely lock their vehicles before leaving them unattended” after four cars with keys left inside were stolen over the past nine days. A police spokesperson said, “Between Sunday, 29th September and Monday, 7th October 2024, four cars were reported stolen. Three of those vehicles were removed […]

Bermudian Daren Bascome spoke at the 2024 AIGA Boston Fellow Awards Celebration, with Mr. Bascome himself among the event’s three awardees. A spokesperson said, “‘Being a great designer isn’t about what you know, it’s about what you notice,’ said Daren Bascome, Managing Director of Proverb Agency on Tuesday at the 2024 AIGA Boston Fellow Awards […]

The Department of Parks is advising the public that high surf signs have been posted along South Shore beaches and public parks in light of “rough sea conditions.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks is advising the public that, due to rough sea conditions, high surf signs have been posted along the South […]

Four more races in the International One Design [IOD] North American championship took place on the Great Sound. After a total of eight races, Bill McNiven was crowned the champion with 13 net points, this after finishing third in three races on the day, he also finished 2nd in a race. Ned Johnston won three […]

Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock played for Gujarat Greats in the Legends League Cricket [LLC] against India Capitals at the Molana Azad Stadium in Jammu today [October 7]. The Capitals, who won by four wickets, restricted the Greats to 134 runs for the loss of six wickets from their 20 overs. Leverock was due to bat […]

Jackson Langley and Christine Dailey are the 2024 Beyond Fitness 5K Run male and female champions. Langley ran to victory in a time of 17:39, Dylan Eiselt was second with a time of 17:57, and Sanchez Smith rounded out the podium stopping the clock in a time of 17:58. Dailey finished 9th overall clocking a […]

Bermudian cyclist Conor White finished 114th in the elite men’s race at the UCI Gravel World Championships from Halle to Leuven, Belgium, yesterday [October 6]. The 25-year-old completed the 181-kilometre course in the Forests of Brabant in 5hr 07min 39sec. Mathieu Van Der Poel, of the Netherlands, won the race in 4:41:23. White, the island’s […]

Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will aim for his fifth straight victory in the professional ranks when he returns to the ring on October 26 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It will be Simmons’s first outing since beating Mexican Victor Aceves via a knockout in Tijuana, Mexico, in May. The 27-year-old [4-0] wrote on social media: […]

Two Bermuda bowlers have journeyed to Peru and are hoping to do their country proud while representing Team Bermuda on the lanes at the 2024 PANAM Bowling Champion of Champions, which will be contested at the VIDENA Bowling Center of La Villa Deportiva Nacional [VIDENA] in Lima. The Bermuda contingent features David Maycock and LeVinc […]

[Opinion column written by MP Rev. Dr. Emily Gail Dill] To the People of Sandys North, Constituency 36, I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude and humility. I thank each and every one of you who cast your vote in this election, placing your trust and faith in me. For those who […]

Footballers in both the BFA First Division and Premier Division were in action this weekend, with St. David’s, PHC Zebras, North Village Rams & St. George’s Colts all earning wins. First Division St. David’s 3 Southampton Rangers 1 At Lord’s in St. David’s, the home team defeated the Southampton Rangers 3 – 1. After a […]

The BEDC will hold a free Lunch and Learn on October 11, 2024 at Sofia House, Hamilton, offering insights from the Bermuda Omnibus Survey to support data-driven business growth. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] invites the community to a special Lunch and Learn event on October 11th, 2024, from 12:30pm to […]

Will Green and Marie Dore were crowned the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s national Olympic distance triathlon male and female champions. Green was clocked across the line in a time of 2:17.18, he clocked a time of 23.42 on the swim, before clocking 1:12.15 on the bike course before completing the run course in a time of […]

Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban travelled overseas to attend the Green Overseas Climate Finance Forum. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise that the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, travelled overseas this weekend to represent Bermuda at […]

The National Archery Association of Bermuda [NAAB] held its Outdoor National event at the Gold Point Archery Range in St George’s on Saturday [October 5]. It was the final outdoor event of the season, with the archers now preparing for the indoor campaign. In the Barebow Yeoman Development Men’s Division [9 metres], Ethan Adelsberg shot […]

Arnezha Astwood and his University of Omaha Men’s Soccer teammates returned home to post their first Summit League win of the year, a convincing 2-1 win over St. Thomas at Caniglia Field. Omaha controlled much of the match, out shooting the University of St. Thomas 16-6, limiting them to just one shot in the second […]

Arizona State University men’s tennis player Daniel Phillips participated in the DI Big 12 / SEC Tennis Challenge at Baylor University. The Bermudian tennis player and his doubles partner Nicola Cigna defeated Lucas Brown and Evan Burnett of the University of Texas at Austin in a close match, 8-7. In singles competition, Phillips lost to […]