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Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club announced the establishment of the ’293 Excellence Fund.’ A spokesperson said, “This award, aimed at fostering academic excellence, will be awarded for the first time in July 2025 to deserving student-athletes from the Hamilton Parish community. “The 293 Excellence Fund is designed to support student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements, leadership […]

Collie Buddz – who was nominated for a Grammy earlier this year – performed at Snorkel Park just prior to the Cup Match holiday, serving as part of his international “Take it Easy” Tour. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Cup Match holiday. Over […]

The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] is using the slogan ‘Don’t Drink and Drive, Arrive Alive’ to promote responsible driving on the island. A spokesperson said, “‘Don’t Drink and Drive, Arrive Alive’ is more than just a slogan; it’s a powerful reminder of the critical responsibility each of us holds when we get behind the […]

Minister Kim Wilson has been appointed as the Attorney General, and she is now the “Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Health.” A government spokesperson said, “Earlier today, the Acting Governor Mr. Tom Oppenheim appointed the Hon. Kim N. Wilson, Minister of Health, as Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs. The appointment is made […]

The Government of Bermuda’s London Office has advised “Bermudians currently residing in the United Kingdom [UK] to exercise a heightened degree of caution considering the current riots and public disorder.” A government spokesperson said, “Today, the Government of Bermuda’s London Office has issued following notification, and advises Bermudians currently residing in the United Kingdom [UK] […]

ILS Bermuda announced that Paul Craven,  an international speaker and specialist in behavioural science, will be the keynote speaker at ILS Bermuda’s Convergence 2024. A spokesperson said, “The event will take place from October 7–9, 2024, bringing together industry leaders and innovators to explore the latest trends and opportunities in the insurance-linked securities and alternative risk […]

“There is a brush fire in the Glebe Road, Parsons Road, Pembroke area,” the police said this afternoon [Aug 7]. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Fire & Rescue are currently on scene. Police are diverting traffic around the area at St. Augustine’s Hill and Deepdale Road. We are asking that motorist use alternative routes where […]

A 59-year-old minibus driver was arrested and passengers were transferred to another vehicle, with the incident going viral on social media as passengers posted images. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:50 a.m. on Monday, August 5th, 2024 police officers had cause to stop a minibus driven by a 59-year-old male, on Middle Road Southampton. “Upon being […]

Ascot announced today the appointment of Ian Grayson as Chief Information Officer for UK/ Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “In this newly created role, Ian is responsible for developing and executing a technology transformation strategy and driving technology-based innovation and growth to support the company’s robust UK and Bermuda platforms. He will report to Owen Williams, […]

[Column written by Kim Swan] In our series of articles associated with the centennial recognition of Belmont Golf Club, Bermuda in 1924, we explore the swell of interest in the development of golf courses in Bermuda that eventually exploded in the roaring twenties. The Belmont Manor Hotel & Golf Hole #18 It has long been […]

Jah-Nhai Perinchief is set to make his Olympic debut when he competes in the men’s triple jump qualifiers today [August 7] at 2:15pm Bermuda time. Perinchief is the sole athlete to represent Bermuda of this year’s Olympics in track and field, and one of two track and field athletes we have overall as we will also […]

This week marks 40 years since Bermuda’s win in the 1984 World Cup of Golf Americas Zone Qualifying. A spokesperson said, “This week marks the 40th anniversary of a historic victory for Bermuda in the 1984 World Cup of Golf, Americas Zone Qualifying, hosted at Castle Harbour Hotel & Golf Club.” Kim Swan said, “In […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian lead physiotherapist Patience Lowe is among those playing a key role in ensuring the island’s athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris remain in peak physical condition. Lowe has been busily working with each of the eight athletes – seven based in Paris and one in Marseille [sailor Adriana Penruddocke] […]

Robin Horsfield won a silver medal for Bermuda in the short track at the Caribbean Mountain Bike Championships. A spokesperson said, “Exciting news from the Bermuda Bicycle Association! Robin Horsfield has clinched the Silver medal in the Short Track at Caribbean Mountain Bike Championships representing Bermuda. Starting strong and strategically, Robin stuck close to Puerto […]

Bermuda secured a victory in their second match at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group Three Division in Trinidad & Tobago, triumphing over Aruba with a score of 2-1. Shelby Madeiros led the charge, putting Bermuda ahead early by defeating Mali Baroud in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. However, Nadhira Durham faced a tough challenge […]

With a two-RBI triple in the ninth inning from Casey Martin, Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates led for the first time on the night and ended the game with their fifth consecutive comeback win, a 6-3 win over the Montgomery Biscuits at Riverwalk Stadium on Tuesday night. With the win, the Shuckers improved […]

The Bermuda Under-15 girls’ football team won their second successive match at the Concacaf Girls’ Under-15 Championship after beating the Cayman Islands 2-0 in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday [August 6]. Bermuda, who beat Suriname 2-1 in their first group F match, opened the scoring on the half-hour mark through Evans Welsh – her third goal […]

Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief was always confident he would one day represent the island at the Olympic Games. Perinchief, who is making his Olympic debut in Paris, gets his campaign underway today [August 7] in the men’s triple jump qualifiers at the Stade de France. In a YouTube video from the Youth Olympic Games […]

BHCS concluded the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands Award after 25 years, honoring Dion Stovell with their final award. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Healthcare Services [BHCS] proudly announces the culmination of the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands Award, marking 25 years of celebrating exceptional athletic achievement. The 2024 award presentation, honoring the remarkable fielding performances of […]

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 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 6] include notification of planning applications registered and assent. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 6, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0747/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 06 August, 2024 The applications shown below are available for […]

The City of Hamilton reminded the public of upcoming traffic disruptions at the Spurling Hill junction due to scheduled infrastructure works. A spokesperson said, “Significant traffic light upgrades are planned for this location, which involve extensive channeling for electrical conduit, reconfiguration of sidewalks, and the installation of a new pedestrian crossing. “Part of the traffic […]

Wednesday, August 7 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6:38am and sunset will be at 8:10pm. High […]

BUEI Films will showcase the 2024 Comedy, ‘Summer Camp’ on Saturday [August 10] at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A spokesperson said, “‘Films at BUEI’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2024 Comedy, ‘Summer Camp’ on Saturday, August 10th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds Auditorium. [Wheelchair Accessible]. […]

Racehorse Flora Of Bermuda finished an impressive fourth at the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville Racecourse in Deauville, France, on Sunday [August 4]. The three-year-old filly, owned by Bermuda Racing and ridden by Oisin Murphy, competed over six-and-a-half furlongs for the first time. She was the best of the visiting horses in the group […]

Kathy Lightbourne Simmons has “submitted a letter of resignation as the Member of Parliament for Constituency 36 Sandys North,” the Speaker has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The official process for a Member to resign from the House Assembly is to inform the Speaker in writing of such. “With that said, Speaker Lister can confirm that […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A decade ago, a wide-eyed team of seven Bermuda athletes travelled to Nanjing, China, to compete at the second Youth Olympic Games. Fast-forward ten years, and four of the group are fully-fledged Olympians, three of which – Erica Hawley, Tyler Smith and Jah-Nhai Perinchief – are making their Olympic debuts in […]

Following the verdict in the Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson case, Eugene Dean of the Collective Action Solidarity Trust [CAST] noted that “CAST advocates for comprehensive legislative reforms that balance public health concerns with individual rights” and ”for the establishment of an independent advisory panel comprising experts in epidemiology, public health, and legal affairs to guide […]

Jonathan Land Evans has re-published “a long and lovely Bermuda poem by the noted American novelist and poet Hervey Allen, in which he recounted the interesting, moving, and sometimes dramatic life of a black Bermudian woman whom he came to know and admire towards the end of her life, during his long sojourn in Bermuda […]

Bermuda lost its opening match at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas group three division in Trinidad & Tobago, falling 3 – 0 to Costa Rica. Shelby Madeiros was first on court, dropping straight sets 6-1, 6-2 to Lucia Gallegos. Nadhira Durham was next on court and fell in straight sets 6-1, 6-1 to Nicole […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the recipients of its prestigious National Academy Awards, including Jahni Simmons, Evans Welch, and Harlem Bean-Fox. A spokesperson said, “These awards recognize outstanding young football talent and provide opportunities for players to further develop their skills through intensive personalized training. “The Kenneth ‘Smokey’ Thompson Sponsorship Award by PartnerRe was […]

Bermuda’s 2024 CONCACAF girls under 15 league B championships got underway in Trinidad & Tobago, with the team making a strong showing in their opening match, defeating Suriname by a score of 2 – 1. The 2024 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship kicked off on August 5th, bringing together the best youth programs to play in […]

[Opinion column written by Senator Owen Darrell] As we close out the 2024 Cup Match Classic and our biggest cultural event of the year, I’d like to share with you some of the important work we are doing to celebrate our heritage and support our athletes and artists within our community. To promote Bermuda’s cultural […]

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited informed the Bermuda Stock Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 6.44 of the Bermuda Stock Exchange Listing Regulations, the company repurchased for cancellation 320,088 common shares at an average price of $37.52 per share in July 2024. Related Stories Butterfield Senior Management Appointments Bank Of Butterfield Adjusts Rates Bank Of […]

Brian Ohr and Quinn Riley were crowned the 2024 APGA Two Man Classic champions, while Bermudian golfer Daniel Augustus and his partner Wyatt Worthington II finished T2nd two strokes behind the winners in Louisiana. Augustus and Worthington II shot an opening round of 7-under par 65 and then followed it up with a second round […]

Several Bermuda-based companies have been shortlisted for the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards. A spokesperson said, “The excellence of companies from Bermuda has been highlighted in the shortlist of nominees, put forward for the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards 2025. The list is now released by the judges and the public vote is open to […]

[Updated] BELCO crews are currently working to restore power after an outage this evening [Aug 5]. The company said, “BELCO has advised that at approximately 10:00pm a number of East end customers lost power. Our crews have been dispatched and are currently investigating the cause of the outages with the aim of returning power to affected customers […]

The Department of Corrections has confirmed that an “inmate is currently receiving medical treatment at KEMH.” Following suggestions that a person incarcerated at WestGate may have suffered a fentanyl overdose, Bernews asked for comment, and a spokesperson said, “The Department of Corrections can confirm that an inmate is currently receiving medical treatment at KEMH. For […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda sailor Adriana Penruddocke said she gained valuable experiences on the water during her women’s dinghy campaign at the Olympic Games in Paris. The 24-year-old, who was making her Olympic debut, completed the ten-race series today [August 5], finishing 42nd in race nine before the tenth race was cancelled because of […]

TROIKA Bermuda announced that auditions for the FYE Young Choreographers’ Showcase will be held on August 6th at the CedarBridge Academy. A spokesperson said, “TROIKA Bermuda is excited to announce open call auditions for the highly anticipated FYE Young Choreographers’ Showcase. We are seeking talented dancers of all levels and styles to be part of […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 2.5% in January, the overall volume of retail sales index increased 4.7 per cent when compared to January 2023, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the January 2024 Retail Sales Index publication. […]

Minister of Health Kim Wilson gave the opening remarks at a special Breastfeeding Photo Display in celebration of Breastfeeding Month. “This display, located on the upper level of Washington Mall on Church Street, next to Gibbons Home Store, will be open from August 5 to August 9. It features touching photos of mothers and babies […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] It was late Friday afternoon at Somerset Cricket Club and the lush green lawn was filled to near capacity with spirit-fuelled revellers celebrating a successful defence of Cup Match by the hosts. A cacophony of reggae and calypso rang throughout the land, raising excitement levels to its zenith before an ultimate […]

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 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 5] include acting appointments and contracts. Acting Magistrates & Coroners Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0745/2024 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 05 August, 2024 Government Notice No. Acting Appointments Judicial Department The Governor, after consultation with the Chief Justice, has […]

Tuesday, August 6 is expected to see a few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6:37am and […]

“The policing plan implemented over the just concluded Cup Match holiday weekend, was in the main, successful in preventing any major criminal activity,” the police said, adding that there “were thirty-six arrests for various offences, the majority being for outstanding warrants.” A police spokesperson said, “However of particular concern, among them were ten persons arrested for […]

Pride Bermuda announced that the QBE Foundation will remain a Rainbow Sponsor for Bermuda Pride 2024. A spokesperson said, “This significant sponsorship plays a crucial role in helping us promote and celebrate the diversity that makes our island unique.” Ciara Izuchukwu, Lead Fundraiser for Bermuda Pride, expressed her gratitude, stating, “We are incredibly thankful to the […]

Premier David Burt announced that Vance Campbell and Kathy Lightbourne-Simmons have resigned from Cabinet. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, today announced the resignations of two Ministers from the Cabinet.” The Premier said, “At the end of last week I reluctantly accepted the resignations of now former Minister Vance […]

The Ministry of Home Affairs advises the public that the “number of recreational lobster diver licenses will be capped at 175 for the upcoming 2024-2025 spiny lobster season, which begins on 1st September.” A Government spokesperson said, “This limit remains unchanged from last season. Licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis starting Wednesday, […]