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[Written by Stephen Wright] Brian Wellman believes Jah-Nhai Perinchief must focus on “one jump at a time” as he prepares for the triple jump qualifiers at the Stade de France at the Olympic Games in Paris on Wednesday [August 7]. Four-time Olympian Wellman, one of the island’s greatest athletes, has travelled to the French capital […]

Aircare Ltd recognized 58 staff members who recently became CPR/First Aid certified through training provided by Worksafe BDA. A spokesperson said, “The training, held by Worksafe BDA, is offered to staff every two years to meet re-certification requirements. The course is classroom-based and covers a wide range of CPR/First Aid topics including infant, child, and […]

Belmont Golf Club is reflecting on a 100 year milestone, noting that “throughout Bermuda’s business community at that time, there was universal acceptance to galvanize and transform Bermuda into an overseas sports and leisure haven.” Kim Swan said, “While we reflect on Belmont’s 100 year milestone, it is important to recognize that throughout Bermuda’s business […]

SailGP announced its return to Bermuda for its first-ever pre-season training camp, starting August 25 with four international teams training on the Great Sound. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, has announced its return to the cool, blue waters of Bermuda for the league’s first-ever pre-season training camp, powered by Paradise […]

After five stages of the Tour Alsace in France, Kaden Hopkins — who is representing Vendee U –  finished 106th overall. Hopkins finished with a time of 15:07:55, 48 minutes, and 3 seconds behind the overall winner Joris Simmons. Related Stories Skye Ferguson Wins BBA Criterium Race Hopkins Competes In 16th Tour Of Pyrenean National […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Former top Bermuda swimmers Lisa Blackburn and Julian Fletcher are among the travelling contingent of supporters cheering on the island’s athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris. Blackburn, who represented Bermuda at the Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015, met with Katura Horton-Perinchief, the island’s chef de mission, at the […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island stretched their unbeaten run to eight matches after scoring a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw away to Detroit City in the USL Championship on Saturday [August 3]. Clay Holstad struck in stoppage time for Rhode Island to cancel out Ben Morris’ 77th-minute opener for the home side. Smith, a former […]

“The Ministry of Home Affairs is “encouraging the public to participate in the next-generation Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] consultation process, highlighting the community’s crucial role in shaping Bermuda’s energy future.” A Government spokesperson said, “This public engagement ensures that our energy landscape aligns with both global advancements and local innovations. “Since 2018, Bermuda has embarked […]

The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up held in the West End, with revelers taking to the water to spend the afternoon socializing and having fun. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. Related Stories Photos […]

The Bacchanal Run was held this weekend, with revelers enjoying themselves on the streets, to cap off the holiday weekend. You can view our first set of photos here, and the second set below. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Terryn Fray enjoyed a perfect start to his tenure as Somerset’s Cup Match captain. The opening batter, who served as vice-captain to Jordan DeSilva for several years, showed his leadership qualities in Somerset’s 226-run win over challengers St George’s at the Somerset Cricket Club on Friday [August 2]. Fray also contributed […]

Adriana Penruddocke competed in her seventh and eighth races of the women’s dinghy at the Olympic Games in Paris today [August 4]. The 24-year-old, whose event is being held at the Marseille Marina – a port city in southern France – was disqualified in race seven for prematurely starting the race and came 36th in […]

Monday, August 5 is expected to see mostly sunny skies, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6:36am and sunset will be at […]

Monday, August 5 is expected to see mostly sunny skies, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6:36am and sunset will be at […]

The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell extended congratulations to Bermuda’s Olympic athletes who have “demonstrated true grit and heart, and turning in impressive personal performances, following the first week of the Paris Games.” A Government spokesperson said, “ The public will note that eight Bermudians are part of the 2024 Olympic Team, they […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Somerset’s bowlers had St George’s all in a spin during their 226-run victory in Cup Match at the Somerset Cricket Club on Friday [August 2]. The holders retained their trophy with a convincing performance, led by Kamau Leverock with bat, scoring 153 in the first innings and the bowling of spinners […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] Still basking in the glow of a 226-run victory at this year’s Cup Match classic, Somerset’s captain Terryn Fray led a motorcade which paraded the trophy through the streets of Sandys Parish and beyond today. Trailing Fray’s convertible was a bus filled with his teammates, followed by a line of cars […]

The Bacchanal Run was held this weekend, transforming the streets into a “kaleidoscope of color, energy, and unity”. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bacchanal Run has emerged as a staple event on the Cup match Holiday weekend, solidifying its place as the highlight of Cup match Saturday. This vibrant celebration, steeped in the spirit of […]

Tropical Storm Debby is a “not a threat at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 815 nm to the W at 6:00 am on Wednesday [Aug 7], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after […]

While many people made their way to Somerset Cricket Club to enjoy the cricket match, some people were enjoying Cup match at Somerset Long Bay, and you can see a bird’s eye view of that below. For live updates of Cup Match click here, and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here. Related Stories Photos & […]

Noelle Young secured approval from YOUNGO to host Bermuda’s first Local Consultation of Youth [LCOY], uniting young leaders to address key issues and align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. A spokesperson said, “Noelle Young, local Sustainability Solutionist and founder of the Youth Delegation of Bermuda, has received approval from YOUNGO, the Children and Youth […]

Jovan Jordan-Whitter has been appointed as the head coach of the future men’s and women’s tennis teams at the University of New England, which will begin varsity competition in the 2025-26 academic year. Heather Davis, the University of New England director of athletics, said: “After a comprehensive national search, we are so pleased to have […]

A Pan Am commemorative journey — dubbed ‘Tracing the Transatlantic’ – is set to take place in 2025, with Bermuda the first stop on the journey, which will also travel to New York and various European cities. The story said, “For many, Pan American World Airways represents our collective nostalgia for the golden age of air travel, when […]

The 2024 Cup Match Classic was held on Thursday and Friday, with people gathering at the Somerset Cricket Club to celebrate the festivities, with many people dressed to impress, with a wide variety of fashion on display. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please […]

Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 of $203.6 million or $1.91 per diluted share, compared to $172.2 million or $1.61 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Essent also announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend […]

Bermuda’s elite amateur boxers will step between the ropes in FightFest, which features visiting Canadian and United States fighters, at Bermuda College on Saturday [August 10]. Organised by the Bermuda Boxing Federation, the event will include seven adult bouts, including top local pugilists Adrian Roach, Jaylon Roberts, Bruce Perinchief and Ngai Franklin. There will also […]

Bermuda sailor Adriana Penruddocke continued her encouraging campaign in the women’s dinghy at the Olympic Games in Paris today [August 3]. Penruddocke, who competes in the ILCA 6 one-design class at the Marseille Marina – a portal city about 660 kilometres south of Paris – finished 35th in race four before coming a superb fifteenth […]

As is traditional, supporters of the winning team made their way onto the field after their club won the Cup Match Classic, with Somerset supporters rushing out after Somerset claimed an emphatic victory at the 2024 Cup Match Classic. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please […]

The Cup Match 2024 awards presentation was held after the match, which saw Somerset claim yet another victory in the annual Cup Match classic. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our […]

Janeiro Tucker, the former Bermuda cricketer, has been honoured with a mural on a wall of the Zen Lounge/Forth House on Main Road, Somerset, recognising his heroics in Cup Match. Tucker, known as “Mr Cup Match” by Somerset supporters, captained the West Enders and holds multiple Cup Match records, including the most runs and highest […]

A car driver was injured after crashing into a wall in Southampton last night. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9pm on Friday, August 2 2024, police and other emergency services were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision on Middle Road near the junction with Lighthouse Road, Southampton. “Details are limited at this […]

Bermudian junior golfer Sienna Mosquera produced a superb display to finish second at the recent NB3 Canadian Junior Championship at the Kanawaki Golf Club in Kahnawake, Quebec. Mosquera carded a 76 and a 77 in her two rounds and is now an alternate for the Notah Begay II Junior National Championship in Coushatta, Louisiana, in […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 3rd. On Saturday the Carnival Venezia and the Liberty of the Seas cruise ships are expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Vision […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Somerset are Cup Match champions after defeating St George’s by 227 runs to retain their trophy at Somerset Cricket Club today [August 2]. The holders dominated their rivals over the two days, scoring 345 for nine declared in the first innings, thanks to opening batter Kamau Leverock’s knock of 153, and […]

Saturday, August 3 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6:35am and sunset will be at 8:14pm. […]

The National Museum of Bermuda  has published a new Teacher’s Resource Guide: Freedom Narratives of Enslaved Bermudians Mary Prince and Benjamin Benson. A spokesperson said, ” This comprehensive guide is part of NMB’s ongoing Teacher Professional Development programme [TPD]. It is designed to support the current local social studies curriculum and deepen understanding of Bermuda’s history […]

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo got into the Cup Match spirit with an underwater match. The cricketers – adorned in opposing red and blue – managed to achieve a semblance of play despite their watery surroundings. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dara Alizadeh has reflected on his rowing journey, from a 13-year-old who began competing for fun to becoming a two-times Olympian. Alizadeh closed the curtain on his Olympic campaign in Paris today [August 2], finishing fourth in the men’s single sculls E final at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium to place 28th […]

The much anticipated Cup Match Classic got underway at the Somerset Cricket Club on Thursday, continuing a tradition which began over a century ago. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects […]

Happy Mary Prince Day, Cup Match Classic day one, holiday at Horseshoe Bay, Adriana Penruddocke makes great start at Olympics and Margret Heyliger working as an Olympic swimming judge are some of the stories in this morning’s [August 2nd] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes an overview of the latest Bermuda news, the local […]

As the island celebrates Mary Prince Day [August 2], you can virtually visit the Mary Prince Emancipation Park in Devonshire, via the photos, video and 360° below, and to read more about this iconic Bermudian national hero, please click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Mary Prince Emancipation Park Wallpaper Wednesday: Mary Prince Quote Wallpaper Wednesday: ‘To Be Free Is […]

Arch Insurance North America, part of Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced it has closed the acquisition of the U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment insurance businesses from Allianz originally announced on April 5. A spokesperson said, “Nearly 500 former Allianz MidCorp and Entertainment employees have joined Arch and will provide continuity to clients and brokers as Arch […]

The 2024 Cup Match Classic is officially underway, with people gathering at the Somerset Cricket Club today [Aug 1] to enjoy the event. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Somerset made a commanding start to the defence of their Cup Match trophy against St George’s on the first day of the annual classic at Somerset Cricket Club today [August 1]. Somerset, batting first, scored 345 for nine declared, with St George’s ending the day on 80 for the loss of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda sailor Adriana Penruddocke has made an impressive start to her women’s dinghy campaign at the Olympic Games in Paris today [August 1]. Penruddocke, competing in the ILCA 6 one-design class at the Marseille Marina, a port city in the south of France, showed she can hold her own on the world stage […]

Friday August 2 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:34am and sunset will be at 8:15pm. […]

During July 2024, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included Jack Harvey winning his heat in the Olympics, BermudAir’s ‘Kids Fly Free’ promotion, supporters at the Olympics, Yan-Xia Rogers being called to Bermuda Bar, Eastern County Cup Cricket Competition, Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Dara Alizadeh & Emma Harvey at the Olympics and […]

Erica Hawley, Dame Flora Duffy and Tyler Smith represented Bermuda in the triathlon at the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 31. Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith made their Olympic debuts, and seasoned Olympian Dame Flora Duffy achieved a 5th place finish in her fifth Olympic appearance. Duffy’s participation tied the record for the most Olympic triathlon appearances, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] It is not only athletes representing Bermuda at the Olympic Games in Paris, with Margret Heyliger performing duties as a swimming official. Heyliger, the mother of Rebecca Heyliger, who competed in swimming at the 2016 Rio Games, is on the World Aquatics swimming technical committee and a stroke judge in Paris […]

[Updating] The 2024 Cup Match Classic is taking place on Thursday and Friday at the Somerset Cricket Club [SCC], and we will be bringing you live text and photo updates as able, as Somerset and St. George’s match up in front of what is expected to be thousands of spectators at the iconic annual event, […]