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A collision in Paget yesterday involving a car and two motorcycles resulting in one of the motorcycle riders being injured/ A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, police, Bermuda Fire and Rescue along with Emergency Medical Services, attended a serious road traffic collision involving a motor car and two motorcycles […]

[Updating] The Progressive Labour Party is holding a press conference today [Sept 26] to announce a candidate. We will have additional information later on, and you can watch the live video below. Update 11.27am: The PLP is announcing Paul Wilmot as their candidate for Constituency #27 Warwick North Central, which is currently held by the […]

Minister Jason Hayward attended the UK Labour Party Conference in Liverpool this week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Jason Hayward JP, MP, Minister of Economy and Labour attended the UK Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, United Kingdom this week supported by the Government of Bermuda London Office. “The Bermuda Government delegation focused upon strengthening […]

[Opinion column written by MP Derrick Burgess] So Now the OBA Cares About Seniors? It’s almost laughable to hear the OBA candidate for c36 calling for better assistance for seniors, as if the OBA’s record on seniors issues didn’t exist. For years, when they had the opportunity to do something meaningful for our seniors, they […]

The Bermuda Police Service thanked the public for their assistance with the investigation into the recent shooting, and appealed for more information as the investigation continues. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank those members of the public who have so far come forward in relation to the firearms incident which occurred […]

“Whether you’re an educator shaping young minds, a youth worker inspiring change, or a parent guiding your child through life’s challenges, our ‘Cultivating Connections’ Workshop on October 19th, from 9am – 3:30pm at the Willowbank Resort, is designed to empower you,” said Kimberley Jackson, Programme Manager for The Mirrors Programme. “Our goal is to provide […]

It was a busy night for Kiwon Waldron at the Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, as the harness race season continues. In race 3 the pace class, Waldron was in the bike of Trace Camrickel, they finished 6th in a time of 1:58&1. Waldron then climbed in the bike of Winning Vibes in race 4 […]

Steven Rees Davies, partner at Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited, was acknowledged by Who’s Who Legal as one of Bermuda’s top Fintech and Blockchain experts for the second year in a row. A spokesperson said, “Who’s Who Legal has featured Steven in its 2024 Fintech and Blockchain Report, which recognises leading Fintech and Blockchain legal practitioners […]

Mixed majors bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw the MiniMax defeat the Warriors 13 – 7, the Activators went down 12 ½ – 7 ½ to the Unpredictable, Spare Change defeated the Mix Ups 15 – 5, and the Movers & Shakers went down 16 – 4 to Fight Back. Women Scratch Game […]

The Bermuda Arts Centre will host an open house on Sunday, September 29 from 1.00pm to 5.00pm, featuring the Fall Open Members’ Juried Show, live painting, and a book signing by Peter Barrett. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre invites you to their open house this Sunday [September 29] from 1.00pm to 5.00pm, coinciding […]

Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins is set for one of the toughest races of his career when he competes in the elite men’s road race at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, on Sunday [September 29]. Hopkins, who previously raced in the under-23 category, earned his place in the road race thanks to his […]

September 25 saw 22,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 332,700.00 BD. 7,200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $36.00 per share, while another 15,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.9% at $4.90 per share. The BSX finished at 2,510.96, […]

Joseph Cechini finished 3rd in the 2024 Georgetown Prep Cross Country Classic in West Virginia. Representing Mercersburg Academy, Cechini crossed the line in a time of 17:59, he finished 37 seconds behind the winner Jefferson Regitz from Rockville who clocked 19:22, and his Mercersburg Academy teammate Ryan Du Plessis who crossed the line second in […]

The MarketPlace said they have “proactively implemented comprehensive plans to safeguard its operations and customer service in light of a potential strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association [ILA].” A spokesperson said, “The strike, which could affect shipping from the Port Elizabeth terminal in New Jersey to Bermuda, is set to begin on October 1st if […]

“Government has not answered questions about which MPs and Senators are receiving compensation from public funds, over and above their legislative and Ministerial salaries,” Shadow Finance Minister Senator Dr. Douglas De Couto said. Senator De Couto said, “This is yet another example of the PLP Government choosing to stonewall and fail to provide information in good […]

The Department of Workforce Development announced registration for the Electrical National Occupational Certification [NOC] Recertification is now open. A Government spokesperson said, “This mandatory recertification is for all electricians in Bermuda who hold a valid or recently expired Electrical NOC. “Maintaining your certification ensures compliance with the Department of Planning’s requirements and helps you stay […]

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] will be holding its annual conference on Monday, September 30 at Pier Six on Front Street. A spokesperson said, “The conference is open to OBA members only at 4pm with doors opening to the wider public commencing 7.30 pm. “There is no fee to attend. Light refreshments will be served. […]

Bermuda’s national chess teams proudly represented the island at the 45th World Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. The Olympiad, held from September 10 to 23, marked the 100-year celebration of FIDE, the world chess governing body, and was the most international Olympiad in history, featuring a record-breaking 197 teams from 195 national federations in the […]

Bermuda cyclist Conor White said he is proud of his performance in the elite men’s time-trial at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, last weekend. White, the island’s Male Athlete of the Year, who finished 39th in a field of 59 riders, wrote on social media yesterday [September 24]: “I spent these past […]

The Governor announced the appointment of Narinder Hargun to the Bermuda Court of Appeal. A statement from Government House said, “The Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, has announced the appointment of Mr Narinder Hargun as a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of Bermuda with effect from 1 January 2025.” The Governor said, “Mr […]

[Opinion column written by Rev. Dr. Emily Gail Dill] We stand at a defining moment in Bermuda’s journey, and it is time to speak truth to power. Not just in the by-election for Constituency 36, Sandys North, but when the next election is called. Our PLP government, with tireless effort and unyielding commitment, has worked […]

Dame Flora Duffy said she is excited to test herself in her first outing in the T100 Triathlon World Tour for two years. The five-time Olympian will compete in the fifth leg of the eight-race series in Ibiza, Spain, on Saturday [September 28]. “Excited to get back to some T100 Triathlon racing this weekend in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Zydon Lightbourne Furbert, the Bermuda Under-14 national team winger, showcased his exceptional eye for goal during the recent Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Under-14 Challenge Series qualifiers in Trinidad and Tobago. Lightbourne Furbert played a pivotal role in helping his team finish runners-up in the regional tournament, narrowly losing to Barbados on […]

The Bermuda women’s national hockey team earned their first point of the Women’s Pan American Challenge after drawing 1-1 with Guyana at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 24]. Sarah Klautky gave Guyana the lead in the tenth minute before Georgia Harris equalised for Bermuda on the half-hour mark. In the night’s earlier match, Brazil […]

A Dudley Eve group A double header took place at the Devonshire Recreation Club, with 7 goals in total scored. Wolves 4 Dandy Town Hornets 3 In a thrilling Group A opener, the Wolves rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Dandy Town Hornets by a score of 4-3. David Jones netted a brace […]

The Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club [HPWC] is hosting its first Holiday Gala on December 15, 2024 at Grotto Bay Beach Resort. A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club is thrilled to announce our first-ever Holiday Gala, and we would love for you to join us. Event Details: Date: December 15, 2024 Time: 6pm Venue: […]

Essent Group Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Essent Guaranty, Inc., has obtained $363.4 million of fully collateralized excess of loss reinsurance coverage on mortgage insurance policies written in July 2023 through July 2024 from Radnor Re 2024-1 Ltd., a newly formed Bermuda special purpose insurer. A spokesperson said, “Radnor Re 2024-1 Ltd. is not […]

Kenny Leseur shot a 54-hole total of four-under 209 to finish second among the competitors at the Purdue Fall individual. Leseur earned runner-up honors at the Purdue Fall individual as a field of 36 golfers gathered on the Ackerman-Allen Golf Course while the Purdue Fall invitational was contested on Purdue’s other course. Leseur had a […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] said that “it has been ruled that North Village CC used an ineligible player during the Dudley Eve match on Sunday, September 15, 2024.” A spokesperson said, “In this regard, North Village CC has been adjudged to have breached the BFA Disciplinary Code Article 39: Ineligible Players under Sanctions against […]

AM Best affirmed Sura Re Ltd.’s B++ [Good] Financial Strength Rating and “bbb” [Good] Credit Rating, with a stable outlook, citing its strong balance sheet and adequate performance. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” [Good] […]

Commercial bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw Too Legit To Split defeat ​Bailey’s Bay Strikers 4 – 0, the Pin Heads defeat ​​Butt & Vallis 3 – 1, while Strike Force defeated the ​​Secret Weapons 3 – 1​, and the Spare Parts defeated ​​Who Gives A Split 3 – 1. ​ Men’s High […]

The Bermuda Football Association has announced their annual general congress will take place on Thursday, September 26th at the Bermuda College beginning at 6:00 p.m. Positions up for elections include Mark Wade as the president, he is running unopposed, and Crenstant Williams is also running unopposed for the second vice president’s position. Then four executive […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an adorable emoji hugging a heart shaped pink Bermuda flag. 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 story. You can […]

September 24 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,508.81, 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: Sept 23 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 20 […]

ZipX and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] have joined forces to provide Bermudian small business owners and local entrepreneurs with a discount on their shipping costs. A spokesperson said, “Starting September 24th, BEDC-registered businesses are eligible for a discount on ZipX shipping services when they sign up for a free ZipX membership.” Kevin Smith, […]

Nathan Trott and his Copenhagen teammates defeated AAB 2 – 0 at home in Superliga actions. After a scoreless first half, Copenhagen took the lead in the 63rd minute with Magnus Mattsson scoring, and then in the 72nd minute Mohamed Elyounoussi doubled the lead. The result moved FC Copenhagen to 4th place in the standings […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 24] include public notification. Ministers And Responsibalities Assigned 16 September 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0876/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 24 September, 2024 Ministers’ and Responsibalities assigned – 16 September 2024 [003] [PDF] The official notices above have […]

“Given the news of possible strike action by approximately 45,000 port workers on the east coast of the US, the Ministry of National Security wishes to assure the public that proactive measures are being taken to mitigate any potential impact on Bermuda’s supply chain,” the Government said today. Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, “We […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has announced the Athene T20 Senior Men’s Premier and First Division Leagues weekly award winners. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is pleased to announce the full list of weekly Most Runs and Most Wickets winners during the recently concluded Athene T20 Senior Men’s Premier and First Division Leagues of 2024. […]

[Written by Dale Butler] The fifth Pastoral-Parishioners’ Anniversary took place on the grounds of the Christ Anglican Church, Devonshire, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 6.00pm with a very appetizing dinner by Kenny’s Kitchen and water donated by John Barritt & Son Limited; an exceptional night of entertainment followed. The tent, lighting, and stage backdrop […]

Olympian and Somersfield Academy alumnus Tyler Smith will present awards at the 2024 Somersfield Fun Run and Walk, a community fitness event benefiting the school’s Bursary Fund. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy alumnus and Olympian Tyler Smith will be presenting awards at this year’s Somersfield Fun Run and Walk. Smith graduated from the school’s International Baccalaureate […]

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Carl Neblett] Life in Bermuda has become increasingly expensive for everyone, but for our elderly population, it is almost agonizing. For many seniors, the combination of inadequate pensions, insufficient healthcare, high costs of living, and widespread neglect forms a perfect storm of suffering that should deeply trouble us all. […]

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] On Thursday, we finally received the news that we have all been waiting on…the Fairmont Southampton project will get underway within the next quarter. This statement from the Gencom/WestEnd Properties Group is music to many ears. As the government, we had hoped this would have happened sooner, […]

The police are investigating a stabbing incident which resulted in a 25-year-old man being injured. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, Police attended a report of a male at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH], seeking treatment for an apparent stab wound. “On arrival, officers spoke with […]

Police responded to a reported armed robbery at Mr. Chicken Express in Devonshire, with the suspect brandishing a knife and stealing a “draw containing a quantity of cash from the cash register.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, police responded to a reported armed robbery at Mr. Chicken Express on […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kayuri Tucker has reflected on the special memory of scoring his first international goal for the Bermuda Under-14 national team at the recent Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series qualifiers in Trinidad and Tobago. The elegant defender, who played an instrumental role in helping Bermuda advance to the final of the […]

The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda said they “applaud the Bermuda Government on its recent announcement of a $25 million funding package dedicated to social services and supports—the largest such investment in two decades.” A spokesperson said, “This move signals an important commitment to addressing the social and economic challenges faced by many in Bermuda’s community. […]

Five Bermudian equestrians are set to participate in the Grand Caraibe International horse jumping competition scheduled for November 22nd and 24th in Suriname. The team will consist of Raishun Burch, Kayla Bardgett, Sierra Wolffe, Emma Kempe, and Kimoy Cruickshank. Cruickshank returns for his second appearance in the Grand Caraibe International, while Burch, Cruickshank, and Bardgett […]

Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 24] to discuss the upcoming C36 by-election. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The Constituency 36 Sandys North will take place on October 4th and will see four candidates — the FDM’s Marc […]

Kamau Leverock and his Gujarat Giants faced off against the Southern Super Stars in a high-stakes match during the Legends League Cricket in India. Leverock was included in the team for their second match of the tournament. Southern Super Stars Inning ..04 [09] Parthiv Patel c Morne van Wyk b Liam Plunkett ..22 [27] Martin […]