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Carey Olsen’s fintech team in Bermuda has advised digital assets and tailored investment solutions group XBTO Global on its dual acquisition of Bermuda licensed digital asset businesses Stablehouse Ltd  and XBTO International Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Stablehouse is a digital asset custody and trading platform that helps institutions mitigate risk with security, insolvency remote protection […]

The International Cricket Council [ICC]  announced the continuation of its long-term partnership with ESPN with a deal taking ICC global events to fans across 51 territories in the Caribbean and Latin America, ahead of an exciting year in the region with the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. A spokesperson said, “The broadcast and digital deal […]

Nikita Robinson of The Worship Room on Magic102.7FM is celebrating Community Readers who have volunteered to read on World Book Day 2024, which will be held today. A spokesperson said, “From St. George’s to Somerset our community readers will show off their reading skills to our Nursery and Primary Schools starting from 8:30am – 3:30pm. […]

March 6 saw 10,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 62,500.00 BD. 10,000 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited, closing up 14.7% at $6.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,356.21, up 0.25% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 48 remained unchanged. The full report for […]

Online tickets will be the only option for Semi-Final and Final rounds of this cup competition, the BFA said today. A BFA spokesperson said, “During the Shield and Friendship Cup, the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that it was moving to online tickets only for future Cup Competitions. “This initiative was started with the inclusion […]

[Opinion column written by Kim Swan] The OBA makes a few claims that, on the surface, come across as if they are attempting to show empathy with the working and middle class people of Bermuda. Yet, when you do a tiny bit of research their claims are easily disproved. As a prime example, they have […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 6] include boards appointments, cancellation of registration, acting appointments, notice of intended marriage and notice of intended domestic partnership. Board Of Diagnostic Imaging Technologist Allied Health Professions Act Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0247/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 06 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors, Bermuda’s top middle-distance runner, said he is reaping the rewards of immersing himself in his sport while training at the Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales. Minors is grooving himself into form under his childhood running idol, James Thie, who won the Front Street Mile elite men’s race in 2003 […]

Two foreign nationals were arrested at the airport and a “large quantity of what is believed to be the controlled drug cocaine” was seized. A police spokesperson said, “On Sunday, March 3, 2024, Police arrested two foreign nationals at L.F. Wade International Airport after Customs Officers discovered the visitors had in their possession, a large […]

“New Spousal Letter applications are now being processed in 1 month and renewals in 10 working days,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 6], Minister Hayward said, “I rise before this Honorable House today to share that the Department of Immigration has established improved processing […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach is rubbing shoulders with some of the top names in boxing at a two-week training camp in Las Vegas. The Bermudian amateur is honing his craft at the DLX Boxing Gym under coach Kay Koroma, who has trained world champions such as Shakur Stevenson and Jarrett Hurd. Among the […]

The past two Fridays have seen a showing of young talent at Bermuda Rugby’s Middle School and High School Tag Rugby Festival, held in conjunction with the Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF] at the National Sports Centre [NSC]. A spokesperson said, “This event marked a significant milestone as the largest school rugby festival since the […]

Special Olympics Bermuda has made changes to its board of directors, “including the appointment of a new board chair, directors, and roles.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda registered charity Special Olympics Bermuda recently made significant changes to the board of directors, including the appointment of a new board chair, directors, and roles at their annual general […]

On Saturday, March 9, CedarBridge Academy will be hosting a Parent Expo starting at 10am. A spokesperson said, The expo will include four speakers who will present for 30 minutes each. Please RSVP with the attached link and your child will be entered in a raffle to win a gift certificate: forms.gle/WYi9bVPwjuqiLSUj6. There will also […]

The Bermuda Human Rights Commission announced their 2024 conference — with a theme of ‘What Can I Do? What Can We Do?’ — will take place on March 21st at Pier Six, Front Street, Hamilton from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A spokesperson said, “Executive Officer, Lisa Reed, extends a public invitation to anyone who […]

HSBC announced its continued exclusive sponsorship of The Reading Clinic’s ICAN Math Downward Extension Programme, saying “this collaboration marks a significant step towards building mathematical proficiency and confidence while equipping students with the knowledge and understanding required for financial literacy and life skills for future success.” A spokesperson said, “Recognising that early intervention is pivotal […]

The DailyMale health screening campaign and the new appeal for donor funding in support of the charity’s intended purchase of purpose-built screening van were among the topics Dr Jonathan Makajuola discussed in a recent audio interview. Dr Makajuola said, “Our stated goal is to establish a community-led health charity for men in Bermuda to understand […]

Four triathletes — Tyler Smith, Nick Pilgrim, Oliver Hayward and Jackson Langley — are getting set to compete in Miami on Friday [March 8] at the Americas Triathlon Championships, and Patty Petty will also be in attendance as a World Triathlon official. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Triathlon Association proudly announces the participation of four male […]

The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 69-year-old Lloyd Minors. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating, 69-year-old Bermudian National, Lloyd Minors. “Mr. Minors is described as being 6’ 2” in height, slim to medium built, brown complexioned, black and grey hair worn in a […]

The Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB] has appointed David Hemp as the National Men’s Team batting coach. The Bangladesh Cricket Board said, “The Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB] has appointed BCB’s High Performance [HP] Head Coach David Hemp as the National Men’s Team batting coach. “Hemp had been working as the HP Head Coach since May 2023 […]

[Written by the TLC group] Remember Y2K? The world braced for digital Armageddon, only to find most systems yawned and continued their daily grind. Today, a similar complacency may be creeping into the realm of data privacy. Organizations that implemented privacy programs years ago might be lulled into a false sense of security, but the […]

In the ITF World Junior Team Competition held in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, the Bermuda boys’ tennis team for the under 14 category continued their participation. In their second outing, Bermuda was narrowly defeated by Puerto Rico with a score of 2 – 1. Bermuda initially took the lead, 1 – 0, thanks to Chase […]

“It is exciting to realise the start of this critical project,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, confirming the allocation of $500,000 in the 2024/25 Budget for the Agricultural Service Centre. “Once completed, the new centre will continue to support our local farming sector and strengthen Bermuda’s food security.” A Government spokesperson said, “Housed […]

What does this year’s budget mean for Bermudians and residents will be the topic of an online discussion hosted by the Information Commissioner’s office. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez and media personality Jamel Hardtman invite the public to join PATI & The People’s Budget, an interactive discussion on the Government’s 2024/2025 budget. Now that […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features trees at Southlands Park, aiming to add a touch of nature’s charm to your device. 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 […]

The World Federation of Occupational Therapists [WFOT], the global leadership body of the occupational therapy profession, convened its biennial Council Meeting in Bermuda from February 29 – March 3. A Government spokesperson said, “The event, co-hosted by the Bermuda Occupational Therapy Association [BOTA] and WFOT, brought together approximately 80-100 international delegates, including key health, insurance, […]

Saltus hosted the 14th Annual Bermuda Spring Debating & Public Speaking tournament at the St. John’s Campus from Thursday, 29th February to Saturday, 2nd March. A spokesperson said, “Over 70 students participated in the three-day tournament in the various public speaking and debate categories from BHS, Saltus, Somersfield Academy, and Warwick Academy. For the debate […]

The Galway Review has published five poems by Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller. The Irish city’s leading literary magazine provides a platform for writers to showcase their work and engage with readers. Ms Miller told Bernews: “The poems are part of a collection I am working on titled Missing Hurricanes. “The title poem references a […]

Wednesday, March 6 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 22°C/72°F, and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is revving up for a busy period of racing for his new team, Maranello Kart USA, starting with the opening two rounds of the Skusa Pro Tour in Orlando, Florida, this weekend. Barnes has a proven track record in the Pro Tour, winning the Shifter Masters title in 2020 […]

Premier David Burt announced the issuance of a $25 million government guarantee for the completion of the development of the Bermudiana Beach Resort. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Premier Burt said, “Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Section 2 AA [3] of the Government Loans Act 1978, I rise to inform this Honourable House of the […]

The Bermuda ball hockey league season continued at the PCC Hockey Rink with a double-header which produced 15 goals. Frontier 5 Hamilton Princess 1 In the opener, Frontier defeated Hamilton Princess 5 – 1. Jake Fenske scored two goals for Frontier, with Bill McClure, Chad Cundliffe and John King all adding a goal. Matt Katzsch […]

Kallan Richardson will miss this year’s Carifta Games due to injury. BNAA President Dr Freddie Evans said, “Kallan Richardson BNAA’s U20 academic and athletic wonderkid has been ruled out of this year’s Carifta Games. “The St. John’s University junior has been fighting an achilles injury for the last two months and he has been cross-training for […]

As part of their ongoing efforts to improve access to summer Aqua Camps, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] has made significant changes to the online registration process. A spokesperson said, “For the 2024 Aqua Camps, registration will be conducted through a lottery process, rather than on a “first come, first served” basis. The online lottery […]

MJM Limited has promoted De Waal Nigrini to the position of associate within their Corporate and Finance team. A spokesperson said, “Internationally recognized law firm, MJM Limited, is delighted to announce that De Waal Nigrini has been promoted to associate on the Corporate and Finance team. “De Waal is dual-qualified having been admitted as an […]

Stephen Dickinson took to the waters off the Burghfield Sailing Club in Reading. Sailing in the winter warmer 2024 solo PM series, Dickinson won his first regatta, finishing second in the first race and winning the second race. Richard Goss was second, while Richard Willetts placed third. Related Stories Evans Helps Black Magic Win In […]

Following the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League play-off, a look at the statistics is below, with Terryn Fray leading the charge in batting with 227 runs. Delray Rawlins scored a total of 175 runs, while Chris Douglas scored 110 runs. Rawlins had the highest individual score of 75, with Fray scoring 73, and he followed […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Vanessa James has reached the final of Dancing on Ice on British television along with her partner Greg Rutherford, the former Olympic long jumper. James, who is no stranger to reality TV, having previously appeared on Battle of the Blades – a Canadian figure skating competition, will compete in the final […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised motorists that Middle Road Road near the American Consulate will undergo trenching works for Digicel Services. A Government spokesperson said, “The trench work will require a lane closure on Middle Road that is taking place on Saturday 09th, March 2024. “Traffic control will be managed by Ascendant Technology Limited […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised motorists that Middle Road Road near the American Consulate will undergo trenching works for Digicel Services. A Government spokesperson said, “The trench work will require a lane closure on Middle Road that is taking place on Saturday 09th, March 2024. “Traffic control will be managed by Ascendant Technology Limited […]

Mosaic Insurance’s cyber division has launched primary technology errors and omissions [E&O] coverage to protect tech companies from increasing liability risks. A spokesperson said, “The launch builds on Mosaic’s primary cyber offering initiated last spring and activates primary Tech E&O as a blended product globally; previously it was offered on an excess basis only. Coverage […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Three fighters from Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness have returned to the island with silver medals from the Tournament of Champions at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, last week. Ashton Bell, Ashleigh Mayo, and debutant Trevor Smith claimed silver in their respective divisions at the annual tournament. Bell […]

Jack Harvey and his Penn State Nittany Lions men’s swimming and diving teammates wrapped up their second day of the Big Ten Championship. Penn State currently sit in seventh place out of the eight teams that are in Columbus, Ohio, with 229 points. Junior Harvey finished 38th competing in the men’s 50 yard freestyle preliminaries […]

The Bermuda boys 14 and under tennis team began competing in the ITF World Junior Team Competition in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. Bermuda fell in their opener 3 – 0 to Guatemala. Dexter Snaith lost in straight sets 6-0, 6-3 to Jose Martinez, and then Jaden Jones dropped 6-1, 6-1 decisions to Martin Garcia. Snaith […]

PwC has released its Bermuda and Caribbean Digital Readiness Survey 2024, highlighting a number of findings. A spokesperson said, “PwC’s Digital Readiness Survey 2024: Fast forward or fall behind highlights a growing sense of urgency for Bermuda and Caribbean business leaders to keep pace with rapid advances in technology and shifting customer expectations. “The survey […]

The freedom of movement that some members of Caricom participate in “is not something the Government of Bermuda is contemplating as Bermuda is too small to have open borders,” Premier David Burt said. The Premier has previously said this, last year he said “freedom of movement does not automatically follow full membership” in Caricom and “it is […]

Last month, the Bermuda National Library posted a very informative series on social media highlighting a number of people for Black History Month entitled, ’29 Bermudians’. The ’29 Bermudians’ series featured Venturilla, The Blue Water Anglers Club, 12 Proud, Alphonso “Big Al” Harris, Black Moll, Charles Edward Simons, Charles Hilgrove Wotton, Charles Lloyd Tucker, Conchita Ming, […]

With two weeks remaining before the final entries must be submitted for the 2024 Carifta Games which will be held in Grenada, BNAA President Dr Freddie Evans said he was disappointed that there were no qualifiers from this weekend’s events. He said, “Despite weather conditions improving slightly, and young athletes delivering solid performance, advancement to […]

The vault above an ancient stone tomb in St. Peter’s Churchyard. A spokesperson said, “The barrel-vault over an ancient stone tomb in St Peter’s Churchyard, St George’s, collapsed after many days of heavy rain, during Sunday night the 4th of February. The semi-circular vault fell into the grave space beneath it when a side wall […]

The Bermuda Triathlon Team has once again proven their mettle on the international triathlon stage with some stellar performances at the Clermont Draft Legal Challenge this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Twenty-three young Bermuda athletes showed off their skills in swimming, biking and running against competitors from across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean with […]