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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 […]

“For the second time this year, a recruitment opportunity for the post of Permanent Secretary is available,” the Government noted today. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter is encouraging interested individuals seeking rewarding and impactful careers at the executive level, to consider a career in the Public Service. Ms. […]

Butterfield announced that Bermudians Shara Trott and Rickai Burrows have “successfully completed the Graduate Talent Programme and will transition to full-time positions.” A spokesperson said, “The closing of the Bermuda programme was marked by joining the BSX at Exchange House for the bell-ringing ceremony. Following a presentation from Shara and Rickai detailing their experience at […]

Somersfield Academy announced the continuation of its community partnership with the Bermuda Education Network [BEN] by hosting the Fortitude Re Summer Learning Programme for the second consecutive year. A spokesperson said, “The school has continued its commitment to fostering educational development within the local community by donating space for the three-week programme, offering one-to-one reading […]

The French Honorary Consul in Bermuda extended her best wishes to the Bermuda Olympic and Paralympic teams as they prepare to compete in Paris, France. A spokesperson said, “The Honorary Consul of France wishes ‘Bonne chance’ and ‘Bon voyage’ to the Bermuda Olympic Delegation as they prepare to travel to Paris this week. “The French Honorary Consul in […]

Travel + Leisure readers have named Bermuda as one of the top 25 islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas for 2024, with the island ranking at the list’s 19th position with a reader score of 84.05. The Travel + Leisure story said, “Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers […]

Wednesday, July 17 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 6:24am and sunset will be at […]

Skye Ferguson, of Winners Edge, claimed victory in the Bermuda Bicycle Association Criterium Race on Sunday [July 14]. Paulo Medeiros, of Winners Edge, competing in the Adult C division, came second and Keon Stevens, of Winners Edge, also competing in the Adult C division, finished third. In the youth 13-14 division, Kelise Wade claimed victory, […]

The One Bermuda Alliance announced that Dion Smith will be their candidate for Constituency 27 Warwick North Central. A spokesperson said, “A father of two, Dion is a technology expert and the Managing Director of Smith Technologies Ltd. A successful entrepreneur, Dion is a past board director of the Adult Education School and a former Bermuda […]

“I will table the Development and Planning Amendment Act 2024,” Minister of Cabinet Office Vance Campbell said in the House of Assembly on Friday, adding that ”this Act will amend the Development and Planning Act 1974, thereby, affording the Development Applications Board discretion to approve retroactive development applications that presently must be refused and considered by […]

KPMG Bermuda and Frontier announced their 2024 scholarships have been awarded to Bethany Cooze and Kahlil Smythe. A spokesperson said, “KPMG in Bermuda and Frontier, an Artex company, are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 KPMG and Frontier Scholarships. These prestigious awards are presented annually by the Partners of KPMG and Frontier leadership members […]

KPMG is launching a “new global center of excellence for island healthcare.” A spokesperson said, “Healthcare systems and organizations worldwide leverage KPMG firms’ knowledge and leading insights to respond to challenges to help transform the way these organizations operate, engage their staff and deliver care. KPMG’s experience in supporting healthcare in island countries and jurisdictions […]

Summer Sunday in Victoria Park was held on July 14, featuring live entertainment, fair games, a charity dunk tank, musical performances, carnival games, and more. A spokesperson previously said, “This year we’ve amped up the fun, food and festivities to create another unforgettable City experience. We invite attendees to try their hand at dozens of […]

Desmond Crockwell Jr. joined the Bermuda Cricket Board as an intern through the SkillCraft Youth Internship Program to gain experience in social media marketing. In providing information about himself, Mr. Crockwell said, “I am 17 years old and recently graduated from Somersfield Academy on June 6th. I plan to attend Oxford Brookes University in the […]

The Gina Spence Program offered condolences following the recent tragic events in Bermuda, and reaffirmed its commitment to providing “support for grief and loss of any kind.” A statement from the organization said, “The Gina Spence Program [GSP] extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the recent tragic events in […]

The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] said they are “honoured to be the host of the Caribbean Public Services Association [CPSA] 52nd Annual Conference.” A spokesperson said, “The theme of this year’s Conference is “Navigating Challenges by Empowering Workers and Embracing Innovation.” This significant event highlights the importance of unity among public service trade unions in […]

The Boston AIGA selected Bermudian Daren Bascome, Managing Director of Proverb Agency, as one of three recipients of the 2024 Fellows award for his significant contributions to the local design community. A spokesperson said, “The Boston AIGA [American Institute of Graphic Artists] selects Bermuda native Daren Bascome, Managing Director of award-winning branding and advertising firm […]

Moody’s RM Event Response estimates that U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Beryl will likely fall between US$2.5 billion to US$4.5 billion, and represent insured losses associated with wind, storm surge, and precipitation-induced flooding. A spokesperson said, “Losses to the National Flood Insurance Program [NFIP] from this event are estimated to be less than US$300 million. Total […]

July 15 saw 4,206 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $63,937.00 BD. 1,206 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 8.6% at $38.00 per share, while another 3,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 21.9% at $6.30 per share. The BSX finished at 2,685.26, […]

This summer, ten of Bermuda’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes will represent the island on the biggest sporting stage in Paris, and as part of Bernews special coverage leading up to the Games, we are launching a video series highlighting each one of the athletes. Top Athletes To Host The Video Series Our athletes have reached the very […]

Oliver Betschart is competing in the 2024 R&A Junior Open in Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 R&A Junior Open is being hosted at Kilmarock [Barassie] Golf Links, Barassie, Scotland. The R&A Junior Open has 116 participants competing in u-16 Boys and Girls divisions from over 70 countries. This marks the second time 15 year old Oliver […]

Carey Olsen associate Yan-Xia Rogers has been called to the Bermuda Bar before Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bermuda Larry Mussenden. A spokesperson said, “Five lawyers spoke in support of Yan-Xia’s application to be admitted to the Bermuda Bar, including Carey Olsen partner Kyle Masters who moved the application. “Yan-Xia was joined by […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 15] include acting appointments, liquor licence and cancellation of registration. Auditor General Tracey s Pitt Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0689/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Auditor General Publication date: 15 July, 2024 Government Notice No.______ Acting Appointment Auditor General The Governor is pleased to […]

Somerset Lady Trojans won the BFA Women’s League Championship title for the 2023/24 season. A BFA spokesperson said, “Congratulations to the Somerset Lady Trojans for taking home the BFA Women’s League Championship title for the 2023/24 season! This is their third league title. “The Trojans’ perfect score of 30 points in the league is a […]

A 54-year-old American woman was hospitalized with a broken arm and abrasions after her rental scooter collided with a wooden roadside railing on Middle Road, Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “A visitor received hospital treatment after the rental scooter she was riding collided with a section of wooden roadside railing around 11:10am Friday, 12th July […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised “that the traffic lights on St John’s Road, opposite the tennis stadium, are currently out of service due to a vehicle colliding with the control box and prompting an outage.” A Government spokesperson said, “A team is actively working on restoring the traffic lights. Motorists are advised to exercise […]

Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that builds self-confidence and life skills by engaging diverse youth from across Bermuda in experiential learning through sailing, partnered with US Sailing’s Reach Initiative for STEAM educator training for public school educators from across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “US Sailing’s Reach Initiative utilises sailing as an educational platform, inspiring youth to […]

Tuesday, July 16 is expected to see plentiful sunshine, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6:23am and sunset will be at 8:26pm. […]

Goals from Jya Ratteray-Smith and Victoria Davis handed the Bermuda women’s national football team a 2-0 win away to Belize in their second friendly match yesterday [July 14]. Bermuda bounced back from losing 2-0 to Belize in their opening friendly last Thursday, taking the lead in the twelfth minute through Ratteray-Smith before Davis completed the […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has appointed Angelita [Angel] Smith as its new Executive Director, with Ms Smith saying that she ”looks forward to leading KBB’s efforts to prevent littering, reduce waste and beautify our communities and coastline.” A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], one of Bermuda’s oldest environmental charities, is delighted to announce the appointment of […]

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] is hosting two Bermudian interns for the summer, with Malakye Outerbridge and Cree Dunn assisting ABIR’s Policy and Regulatory team. A spokesperson said, “Dunn, 21, is pursuing a joint-honours bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Communications and Economics at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. “Outerbridge, 24, is […]

BEDC announced a meet-and-greet event for Summer Student Entrepreneur Program participants at City Hall on Friday [July 19], highlighting six successful students and promoting business skills development. A spokesperson said, “On Friday, July 19th, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host a meet-and-greet on the City Hall Lawn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]

Aircare congratulated apprentices Bradley Adams, Damen Mallory and James Paynter for graduating from Bermuda College with their Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning [HVAC]. A spokesperson said, “At the graduation ceremony, it was announced that Damen achieved distinction and Bradley earned merit and both Damen and Bradley were honoured with Most Outstanding HVAC Graduate awards.” […]

“The Butterfield Bermuda Championship’s BF&M Volunteer Programme for adults and juniors is now accepting online applications. A spokesperson said, “The tournament returns for its sixth year from November 11th to November 17th at Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton. “Over 600 volunteers will be required to fill positions on 17 committees, ranging from gallery management ambassadors, […]

Mosaic Insurance today announced a “restructure of roles across its underwriting and operational teams to drive growth of its all-important agency business.: A spokesperson said, “The reorganization, effective immediately, demonstrates Mosaic’s evolution as a global agency whose business increasingly is driven by trade-capital partners across its seven specialty lines. The company currently underwrites on behalf […]

The Bermuda Government said they are “proud to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of 18 students [8 CedarBridge Academy/8 Berkeley Institute/2 Interns] who recently attended the Peer-Forward program at Nazareth University in Rochester, New York.” A Government spokesperson said, ” The S4 students, along with guidance counselors, college coaches, and Mirrors team members, participated in the […]

The Corporation of St. George’s announced the lineup for their annual Cup Match Extravaganza event, saying that “this year’s celebration promises exciting activities alongside beloved town favorites, sure to bring joy to all attendees.” Mayor Quinell Francis states, “We are delighted to once again host the annual Cup Match Extravangza in our historic Town of […]

Friends of Sandys held an Emancipation Cup Match walkabout in Somerset yesterday [July 13], guiding participants through historic sites and stories related to Emancipation and Cup Match. 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 6,000 photos here […]

Athletes from OpenMat Bermuda have returned home with 13 medals from the Grappling Industries BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston. A team of 12 athletes represented the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym at the competition on Saturday [July 13]. In the junior division, Dash Irvine won gold in the No Gi and silver in […]

Baseball player Adam Hall played his part in Biloxi Shuckers 7-5 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts in the Double A Southern League at AT&T Field yesterday [July 14]. Hall, who went 2 for 5 with bat, tied the game at 4-4 with an RBI [Run batted in] single into right field. The 25-year-old was promoted […]

The Bermuda Adventure and Surf BDA will host a series of camps for local youngsters this summer. The Cheese Adventure Camp is for youngsters aged ten and above and will feature surfing, paddleboarding, cliff jumping, exploring beaches and caves. It will run from 8.30 am to 3 pm, with drop-off at the Botanical Gardens. Meanwhile, […]

Monday, July 15 is expected to see some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell, met with members of Bermuda’s Olympic Team –  Adriana Penruddock [sailing], Jack Harvey, [swimming] and Emma Harvey [swimming] — as they prepare for the upcoming games. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently as a show of support, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen Darrell JP, […]

The Government announced that members of the Department of Culture’s Cultural Apprenticeship Programme Team –  Graham Mawer and Hannah Leigh – are the June recipients of the Public Service Excellence Awards [PSEA]. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently [July 12], the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, recognized the Department of Culture’s Cultural Apprenticeship Programme Team as […]

On Friday, the Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt tabled a bill in the House of Assembly entitled “Corporate Income Tax Agency Act 2024. A Government spokesperson said, ” The tabling of this bill represents another significant milestone for Bermuda in the development and implementation of an appropriate and effective corporate income tax regime […]

Andrew Inkster was elected as the new chairman of the International Island Games at its Annual General Meeting in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The AGM of the International Island Games was held this week in Orkney Islands [Scotland]. A new chairman, Andrew Inkster, was voted in by the member islands. He is pictured […]

News that the Bermuda Paralympic Association announced Bermuda’s team for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, with Yushae DeSilva Andrade and Jessica Lewis set to represent Bermuda, CariGenetics earned the ‘Best in Show’ award at the MedTech Investing Europe Forum in London, and Xienne Burch and Imani Bean earned PwC Bermuda scholarships were all some of […]

Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards for the second year in a row. A spokesperson said, “The prestigious annual awards recognise national and international law firms which have demonstrated outstanding legal work and expertise, excellent client service and impressive strategic growth and innovation within the trusts […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Ratings of A [Excellent] and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a” [Excellent] for Aspen Insurance UK Limited, Aspen Bermuda Limited, Aspen American Insurance Company, and Aspen Specialty Insurance Company, as well as the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” [Good] for Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, maintaining a stable outlook for […]

Bermuda’s ten Olympic and Paralympic athletes will compete at six different venues in Paris and Marseilles this summer. Bernews takes a closer look: OLYMPIC GAMES VENUES Athletics: The Stade de France Jah-Nhai Perinchief [triple jump] Jah-Nhai Perinchief will grace the country’s largest stadium, which has hosted such events as the Football World Cup in 1998, […]