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Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment recently shared their expertise in teaching public order techniques with police, prisons and defence personnel from six Caribbean countries. A spokesperson said, “Ten people from Regional Security System member states were selected for the train-the-trainer course in Barbados so that they, in turn, can pass on the knowledge and […]

Students from Bermuda High School joined in the worldwide observance of Round Square Day, engaging in the festivities alongside 250 schools spanning across 50 countries. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda High School students spent yesterday celebrating Round Square Day. The only school on the island accredited as a Round Square school, BHS was part of a […]

The Pasco Roni – which was traveling from the United States to France — diverted to Bermuda due to an “accident onboard which resulted in a seafarer having his thumb severed.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda received a telephone call from the management company of the Marshall Islands LNG tanker Pasco Roni. “The […]

The third day of competition of the 2024 ILCA Under 21 European Championships & Open European Trophy concluded after a long day on the water and two new races added to the scores. Hosted by Reial Club Nàutic Port de Pollença in Majorca, Spain, the event has drawn 202 sailors from 36 nations, including Bermuda’s […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] It’s been exactly 21 years since Bermudian boxer Teresa Perozzi made her professional debut. Perozzi defeated American Nicole Conant by split decision at The Aladdin in Las Vegas in a four-round light-heavyweight contest on March 21, 2003. The southpaw retired almost ten years ago after losing by technical knockout to Kali […]

In the latest round of the Bermuda ball hockey winter league season, just three goals were scored at the PCC Hockey Rink. CG 1 ACT 2 The opening game of the night needed a shootout goal to provide a winner. Sean McNulty scored the lone goal of the first period to give ACT the lead, […]

The Swan’s Running Club Legend Series continues with the Ray Swan Flat 8K in Pembroke on Sunday [March 24]. The annual series started last month with the Ed Sherlock 8K Run in Southampton, with Sean Trott winning the men’s race in 27min 45sec and Gayle Lindsay the fastest woman in 31:31. Featuring four races, the […]

A fixed foam-filled life raft was spotted and later recovered by the Bermuda Coast Guard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “The RoRo container ship Oleander called Bermuda Radio when outbound in Dundonald Channel advising that a fixed foam filled life raft had been observed between buoys 28 and 30. “There was a strong […]

Bermuda’s show jumpers will compete in the final phase of the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge. Bermuda has competitors in all three categories. Competition #3 will take place on Saturday, March 23rd at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The judges for the event include FEI level 2 – John Flisk from the United […]

The Second Spring Senior Bowling League season came to an end, the league Champions Islanders lost 3 – 1 to the runners-up Pinsplitters, while the Last Pin went down 4 – 0 to the Blue Angels, and the Star Lites defeated the New Comers 3.5 – 0.5. Men Handicap Game: 204 Elvin Thomas 198 Nathan […]

The MarketPlace has invited the public for a meet & greet with Easter Bunny on Saturday [March 23]. A spokesperson said, “Join us for a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 23! Bring your little ones, cameras, and brightest smiles! “Let’s capture unforgettable moments together! Check the schedule for timings at […]

March 20 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,264.83, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 18 […]

Somersfield Academy claimed six out of eight titles at the recent Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Badminton Tournaments. A spokesperson said, “Island Games competitor Satya Darrell captured gold in the Over 16 girls singles and doubles tournament. Darrell defeated Katherine Bean Rosario 15-3 in the singles final. Darrell had defeated Ella Newton from Saltus […]

Inter-Island Communications Limited [IIC] said they will “proudly mark its 20th anniversary come July 5th this year as the parent company of HOTT 107.5 FM and MAGIC 102.7 FM.” A spokesperson said, ” IIC Founders Glenn Blakeney, Elroy Smith, Scott Pearman and Grady Moates were granted two radio broadcasting licenses by then Minister of Telecommunications, […]

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Thursday [March 21], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the CARIFTA Games, 2024 Scholarships and Awards Update and Measures To Address The Care and Management of Dogs. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Parliament: Order Of Business For Today […]

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 09/2024 in regards to the Accountant General’s Department. A spokesperson said, “On 13 March 2024, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 09/2024, Accountant General’s Department, which considered the Department’s failure to issue an internal review decision on a PATI request for records relating to sums paid by the Department […]

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Last Friday, March 15th, the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA], inclusive of Susan Jackson, Ben Smith, Craig Cannonier, and Micheal Dunkley, all led by Jarion Richardson, voted against the Progressive Labour Party’s efforts to keep Health Insurance costs down and create more affordable housing for the people of Bermuda. During […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 20] include board appointments, road sobriety checkpoint notice and acting appointments. Bermuda Psychologists Council Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0300/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 20 March, 2024 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments. […]

The Ministry of Public Works announced road closures for the upcoming St. David’s County Cricket Club Bicycle, Go Kart, and Motor Go Kart Races scheduled for Friday, March 29th, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the St. David’s County Cricket Club Bicycle, Go Kart, and Motor […]

Thursday, March 21 is expected to see a few passing clouds, otherwise generally sunny, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F, and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and […]

[Opinion column written by The TLC Group] Remember those laughably bad emails from a “Nigerian Prince” promising untold riches? Well, phishing scams haven’t gone extinct – they’ve gotten a lot smarter, and even scarier. These days, cybercriminals are wielding a new weapon: generative AI. These powerful algorithms can create emails that look spookily real, mimicking […]

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has acknowledged the retirement announcement made by Michael Dunkley in the House of Assembly on Friday [March 15]. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party acknowledges the announcement in the House of Assembly on Friday from Michael Dunkley of his impending retirement. “After serving in various capacities of Premier, cabinet […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sachiel Ming said he is determined to “soak up the experience” of the Fifa Series in Saudi Arabia after being called up to the Bermuda senior squad for the first time. He was among five under-20 players named in coach Michael Findlay’s 23-man squad for the series, a pilot project launched […]

Karen Smith and Panzy Olander competed in the 2024 Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico, which offered age group qualifying slots to the 2025 VinFast Ironman 70.3 World Championship in November 2025 in Marbella, Spain. Smith finished first in the women’s 55 – 59 age group division, booking her ticket to Spain. She was the sixth female […]

SiriusPoint and NIP Group have unveiled plans for a collaborative venture to establish a new Excess and Surplus [E&S] program underwriting platform. A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, and NIP Group [NIP], a leading specialty insurance provider, have today announced a strategic partnership to form a new Excess and Surplus […]

Bermuda College celebrated the induction of twelve new members into the Phi Theta Kappa [PTK] Honor Society, with the students honoured in ceremonies at the Student Hall on campus. A spokesperson said, “Fabiola Adams [President], Daniel Bingham, Moriah Bridgewater [Public Relations Officer], Lisa Howell- Ming, Kirk Hyde, Isaiah Pearman [Vice-President], Ryan Pimentel, Kenya Smith-Woodley, Sari Smith, […]

Fidelis MGU [The Fidelis Partnership] today announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2023, alongside its rebrand to ‘The Fidelis Partnership’ from Fidelis MGU. Key 2023 Financial Highlights of Portfolio Underwritten by Fidelis MGU for Fidelis Insurance Group Gross Written Premium [GWP] grew by 19% to $3.6 billion from full year 2022, including […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes has reflected on his best race weekend yet with new team Maranello Karts USA after completing a clean sweep of wins in the final round of the Rok USA Florida Winter Tour in Orlando last weekend. The Bermudian, competing in a field of 18 drivers in the Shifter Masters, […]

The OBA announced that Robert King will be their candidate for Constituency 10 Smith’s North. Constituency 10 Smith’s North is currently held by Michael Dunkley, who recently announced that he would retire effective March 31st, which means a bye-election will be held. A spokesperson said, “Robert King is the adopted candidate for constituency 10, Smith’s North. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh says he is “over the moon” to have qualified for a second successive Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Alizadeh, who competed in the single skulls at the Tokyo Olympics, needed to finish in the top five of the 19 contenders at the World Rowing Americas Regatta […]

The Bermuda men’s senior national football squad are set to play two friendly matches in the FIFA Series in Saudi Arabia. Head coach Michael Findlay is leading the team, which will first face Brunei Darussalam on March 22nd and Guinea on March 26. Both matches will be played at Stadium King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. […]

Daniel Phillips and his no. 22 Arizona State University [ASU] men’s tennis teammates defeated no. 26 Princeton 4 – 3 after the final three singles matches went to third sets, with ASU coming out on top in all three to overcome a 3-1 deficit. Arizona State dropped the doubles point to Princeton, despite Phillips and […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an image of the Cambridge Beaches Resort in the west end. 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 […]

SailGP ranked fifth in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 list. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, one of the fastest growing global sports and entertainment leagues, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. In its first time entering, SailGP secured a No. 5 ranking in […]

An art and history event was held ate Fort Albert in St George’s this weekend. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre has been watching the St. Georges Foundation bring Fort Albert back to life by clearing out invasive trees and shrubs, cleaning the fort itself and making it safe and accessible. “With a […]

The BTA officially announced the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, April 28th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with United States Track and Field [USATF], is excited to bring to the island the return of the most-anticipated USATF Bermuda Grand Prix as the perfect prelude to Paris for this […]

Bermuda Is Love will be holding a Civics Lecture at Bermuda College tomorrow [March 20] at 6.30pm, provided by Craig Simmons, former Senior Economics Lecturer at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Join us for a free lecture on the various aspects of government structures, political processes, and the rights and responsibilities of Bermudian citizens in […]

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [March 20] and Bills due for their second reading include the Government Loans Amendment Act 2024 and the Payroll Tax Amendment Act 2024. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Parliament: Order Of Business For Today Senate: Audio & Order Of Business […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 19] include public notification and assent. Bermuda Airport Authority [Airport Fees] Notice 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0296/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Non Ministry Publication date: 19 March, 2024 Bermuda Airport Authority [Airport Fees] Notice 2024 I, the Chairperson of the Board of the […]

Wednesday, March 20 is expected to be experience intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F, and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 51%. Sunrise will be at 7:22am and sunset […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating a reported stolen car, described as a silver Hyundai Accent, with licence plate 39293. A police spokesperson said, “Apparently the vehicle was last seen outside a South Road, Paget home around 6:20pm Monday, 11th March 2024. So far, efforts by BPS […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been 17 years since Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock took “the catch that shook the world” in Bermuda’s unforgettable game against India at the ICC Cricket World Cup. Bermuda, one of six qualifiers at the World Cup, took on star-studded India in a group match at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port […]

During the World Ocean Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, Deputy Premier Walter Roban met with Luis Bernardo Costa Gomes de Brito e Abreu, Advisor to the President of the Azores on Sea Affairs, to discuss their respective plans for a sustainable Blue Economy and the common vision each country shares around preserving ocean health in their […]

Somersfield Academy has invited the public to the IB Graduates Art Show on Thursday, March 21, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy is delighted to invite the public to the IB Graduates Art Show on Thursday, March 21 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the stage. This event marks […]

In a rapidly changing work environment, mastering professional skills is now more crucial than ever and one person aiming to help local organisations define and uphold this professionalism is Lorene Phillips. Bermuda-based Etiquette Expert, affiliated with the British School of Excellence, Mrs Phillips is a dedicated Professional Development Consultant committed to equipping professionals with the […]

A number of swimming records were broken at the Bermuda Short Course National Championships which was recently held at the National Sports Center. Brandon Adkins is now the national open and 17/18 age group short course record holder in the 200m freestyle after clocking 1.50.30, breaking Jesse Washington’s record time of 1:52.40 set back in […]

WEDCO is getting set to move within Clocktower Mall, with the move aiming to “improve visibility and streamline customer service.” A spokesperson said, “The West End Development Corporation [WEDCO] is excited to announce it’s upcoming relocation within the Clocktower Mall. Currently situated on the second floor, our offices will be moving just across the hall. […]

BermudAir launched the inaugural flight to their new service to Baltimore yesterday. A spokesperson said, “BermudAir, the island’s only locally based airline, launched the inaugural flight to kick off its new service to Baltimore. This was also the 1,000th BermudAir flight since the company launched service to the US six months ago. “We’re thrilled to be […]

The City of Hamilton is advising that “trenching work will shortly commence along Bermudiana Road to replace the current sewer line.” A spokesperson said, “Work will begin April 1st and is expected to last three to four weeks. During this time there will be no parking along Bermudiana Road; this includes cycle parking. Alternative cycle […]

The latest round of Bermuda ball hockey action at the PCC Hockey Rink saw a total of 25 goals scored in a doubleheader. Positive Image Dental 6 CG 8 In the opener, CG defeated Positive Image Dental 8 – 6. CG was led to victory with 5 goals from Jeremy Estey, John Duda added 2 […]