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The official Government and Legal notices for today [December 1] include acting appointments, elections and notice of hearing. Permanent Secretary – Ministry Of Education Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN1069/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 01 December, 2025 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Permanent Secretary Ministry Of […]

Bermuda’s Benjamín Barnett and Brandon Sousa concluded their participation at the sixteenth stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour in Managua, Nicaragua. They finished fifteenth due to a withdrawal in the final play-off match. The pair were scheduled to face Nicaragua’s second team, Jefferson Cascante and Denis López, in the 15th/16th-place play-off match. However, […]

Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe finished an impressive thirteenth in the ILCA fleet at the Portugal Grand Prix in Vilamoura at the weekend. Kempe, sailing in the Senior Division, began the final day in 21st position overall with 77 net points after climbing from an initial 40th place. He started the day’s action with a thirteenth-place […]

Dandy Town Hornets earned a 1-0 victory over Boulevard Blazers in the Premier Division. David Jones Jr scored an early winner with a left-footed strike. Meanwhile, Devonshire Cougars defeated Paget Lions 3-2. Julian Carpenter gave Lions the lead in the 21st minute with a header from a free kick. Just before half-time, Kushae Hypolite doubled […]

Terence Dill’s Houston Red Storm defeated the Texas Red Wolves 126-111 in the American Basketball Association league at the weekend. Gabriel Drayton delivered a powerful performance with 19 points and a team-leading 16 rebounds. Dylan Spriggins, the captain, continued his elite production with 24 points and ten rebounds. Dill, a former Storm player, was appointed […]

The MarketPlace announced that the 2025 MarketPlace Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday [Dec 7] in the City of Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace is pleased to announce the 2025 MarketPlace Christmas Parade, taking place on Sunday, 7 December at 5:00 PM in the City of Hamilton. Now approaching its 40th year, the […]

The Bermuda National Gallery and Hamilton Princess are offering free transportation to schools, to ensure that children across the island can visit the gallery. A spokesperson said, “Following the success of the opening of The Art of Michael K. Frith: From Pencil to Puppet, which saw over 1,000 visitors through the doors of the Bermuda National Gallery […]

The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge [CBTC]  announced that the Butterfield Mile Trials are scheduled to take place starting at 6pm on Friday, December 12th, at the Flora Duffy Stadium. A spokesperson said, “The fastest 30 finishers who complete the race in under 8 minutes in each age group category will be invited to participate in […]

In observance and recognition of the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities [IDPD] WindReach will launch their awareness campaign starting December 1-6th. A spokesperson said, “There will be various opportunities for the general public to get involved and become more aware of societal issues that impact people with diverse support needs. “Difficult conversations are […]

During November 2025, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included Hadaz Philpott earning the Paget Parish Council 2025 scholarship, Kameron Young launching her own AI & Robotics startup in Dubai, Gibbons Company officially opening ‘Palm Lane’, the Block Party & Vendor Market, Children’s Reading Festival, Skyport lighting up the festive […]

The Loren Hotel hosted its fourth annual holiday market this weekend, showcasing Bermuda’s talented artisans, festive treats, and unique holiday gifts. Related Stories Photos: Loren Hotel Holds Holiday Market Photos & Video: Holiday Market At The Loren Loren Hotel To Hold Holiday Market On Dec 4 Photos & Video: Holiday Market At St Paul’s Photos: […]

The latest round of netball action featured dominant wins in the senior divisions by teams North Village Lady Rams and Phoenix Flames, alongside tightly contested junior matches. Senior Divisions In the First Division, Phoenix Flames posted the highest score of the day, defeating Storm Nexgen 49-24. Kammie Mills led the Flames’ offense with 37 goals, […]

With an aim to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the marine splash, Dockyard, endless view, Flatts, horizon view, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda captain Eva Frazzoni says her team are braced for a tougher test away to Guatemala today [December 1] as they look to continue their winning start to the Concacaf W Qualifiers. They opened their group C campaign with a 4-0 win away to the Cayman Islands on Friday, a convincing […]

A Government of Bermuda delegation led by the Premier David Burt travelled to London last week to participate in the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC], the highest political forum between the UK Government and the Governments of the British Overseas Territories. A Government spokesperson said, “Additional engagements included a meeting with the Foreign Secretary, the […]

Race Day 6 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship took place on Sunday, November 30, at the Southside Motor Sports Raceway, where competitors battled through overcast conditions in a full slate of heats. L206 Class A spokesperson said, “With all drivers running a single-engine package, precision and consistency proved crucial. In Heat 1, #95 […]

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda has donated a copy of the children’s privacy storybook, Warro Goes on an Adventure, to the Florenz Webbe Maxwell Youth Library. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] has donated a copy of the children’s privacy storybook Warro Goes on an Adventure […]

The 2025 BNAA National Cross Country Series continued at Astwood Park, with runners competing across various age divisions ranging from under-10s to seniors. In the 1-mile run for the under-10 division, Nolan Horrobin won the boys’ 6-9 category. Vivienne Fox secured the victory in the girls’ 6-9 race. The under-12 division, also contested over one […]

The 2025 Swimming Winter Age Group Championships were held this weekend at National Sports Centre, and age division winners from the Winter Age Group Championships included Myla Desjardins, Madison Fox, Isla Cooze, Gaby Cechini, Niklas Bock, Lorcan McGlynn, Jacob Leclerc, Thomas Cechini, Micaela Teixeira, Robert Steynor, Luke Thompson, Aine Fahy, Eva Desjardins, Marleigh F. Howes, […]

The Bermuda national bowling team competed in the men’s doubles event at the International Bowling Federation World Bowling Championships in China. None of the Bermudian doubles’ teams advanced to the next round. The highest placement came in the Men’s Doubles Squad 2 Division, where Lamar Richardson and Dennis Joell finished in 22nd place. They accumulated […]

Daniel Augustus won the 2025 Gosling’s Moongate Tour Championship at Port Royal Golf Course, with Dwayne Pearman finishing third, while Camiko Smith placed third. 2025 Gosling’s Moongate Tour Championship Final Leaderboard +05 Daniel Augustus +09 Dwayne Pearman +10 Camiko Smith +13 Scott Roy +14 Kenny Leseur +15 Andrew Trott +22 Chris Smith +23 Scott Barnett +23 […]

The Bermuda men’s squash team finished their campaign at the Caribbean Area Squash Association Senior Championships by defeating Jamaica 12-2 to secure the bronze medal. The third-place play-off against Jamaica started with a tight battle, with Taylor Carrick completing a 3-2 victory over Ashante Smith, with scores of 5-11, 11-9, 11-9, 3-11, 12-10. Noah Browne […]

North Village claimed a 4-1 win over St George’s Colts in the Premier Division at Bernard Park thanks to braces from Amir Dill and Jordan Outerbridge. Village took the lead in the 31st minute when Dill scored. They doubled their lead after the interval through Outerbridge. St George’s briefly rallied in the 55th minute when […]

Monday, December 1 is expected to see sunny breaks with rain or showers, easing overnight, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7.02am […]

There were wins for Rhino FC and Robin Hood in the Corona League Cup first round this weekend. Rhinos defeated Terrace Onions 3-1 thanks to goals from Lozendro Symonds, Vernon Perinchief and Marquis Burgess. Jack Malthouse scored for Onions. Meanwhile, Hood beat Inter BDA 3-1. Hood’s scorers were Hrolfur Svensson and Matt Madeiros [2]. Scott […]

Bermuda sailor Sebastian Kempe moved up the leaderboard in the ILCA 7 fleet during the third day of the 8th Portugal Grand Prix in Vilamoura. After completing only two races over the first two days, organizers held three races on the third day to bring the series total to five. Kempe recorded finishes of 13th, […]

There were “no reported injuries” after a driver “lost control of the vehicle and went over an embankment and struck a tree” earlier today [Nov 30] on South Road in Paget, the police have confirmed A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:35 a.m. today, Sunday, November 30, 2025, police were alerted to a single vehicle road traffic […]

Dignity House has expanded its services to offer Suboxone-assisted detox, with the facility noting that they are the “only private facility in Bermuda equipped to safely treat opioid dependence.” A spokesperson said, “As the holiday season approaches, many people reflect on health, family, and the possibility of new beginnings. For Bermudians struggling with heroin or […]

The Northlands Primary School Choir, under the direction of their music teacher Terry Henry, is set to release their new Christmas single titled ‘Have a Bermudaful Christmas.’ A spokesperson said, “Although in past years the choir has released two albums and a single, this is the first time their song will be released worldwide on […]

The Bermuda High School Holiday Bazaar took place this weekend, featuring dozens of local vendors offering a wide array of goods, with a portion of the proceeds set to benefit the Bermuda High School Bursary Programme. Related Stories Photos: Bermuda High School Holiday Bazaar Photos, Video & 360: BHS Holiday Bazaar Photos: Bermuda High School IB’s […]

The Corporation of St. George’s hosted the “Lighting of the Town” celebration on Saturday [Nov 29] at King’s Square. Mayor Quinell Francis previously said, “We’re thrilled to welcome the community back for this special evening. The Lighting of the Town has always brought families and neighbors together, and reviving it during our UNESCO anniversary year […]

The 2025 Bermuda PickleBall National Championships concluded at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium, with Gavin Manders dominating the men’s divisions by securing both the singles and a key doubles title, while Imani Phillips was crowned the women’s singles champion. Gavin Manders confirmed his status as the island’s top male player by winning the men’s singles […]

Bermuda’s Benjamín Barnett and Brandon Sousa completed their Group Stage schedule at the 16th stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour in Managua, Nicaragua. The pair faced Rubén Mora and Dany López of Nicaragua in their final pool A match at the Paseo Xolotlán sports complex. Mora and López defeated the Bermudian team 2-0 […]

The Bermuda Chess Association is donating chess equipment to Bermuda’s schools, including one large outdoor chess set, twenty large demonstration boards and sixty chess clocks. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chess Association [BCA], with the generous support of a EUR5,000 grant from FIDE’s Planning & Development Committee [PDC], continues to make significant strides promoting chess as […]

The Bermuda Pediatric Center [BPC] is now located on the 1st floor of the Pearman Building, 3 Gorham Road, Hamilton, Located next to the Woodbourne Chemist pharmacy. A spokesperson said, “New patients are encouraged to visit the new location and meet the team: Dr. Richard Fulton, Dr. Sylvanus Nawab, and Nurse Bernadette Wilson, who have […]

A trip in October 2025 by Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell to Dallas cost $1,076.62, a trip to London cost $4,202.24, and a trip to Miami cost $572.44, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. Meeting with American Airlines Executives – Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, USA The trip duration […]

A trip in September 2025 by Premier David Burt to New York City cost $5,970.05, and a trip in October 2025 to Atlanta cost $4,149.85, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. United Nations General Assembly [UNGA] – New York City The trip duration was listed as from September 18, 2025 – September […]

Sunday, November 30 is expected to see cloudy periods, chance of rain or showers, increasing later, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at […]

The Bermuda Education Network, in partnership with Allied World, has announced the ten finalists for the 2025 Teaching Awards — Kelly Massa, Sara Westhead, Denika Wade, Zola French Ray, Terry Henry, Suzette Cheeseman, Ste It’s a great seriesphanie Hughes, Shayla Morton, Karen Trott and Tabathia Roberts — recognising outstanding educators from across the island’s public schools. […]

A trip in October 2025 by Minister of Education Senator Crystal Caesar to Barbados cost $4,737.69, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from October 17, 2025 – October 22, 2025, and the web page listing said, “Senator, The Hon. Crystal Caesar JP, Minister of Education […]

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Josiah Gordon. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Josiah Gordon. “He is described as dark complexioned, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, of slim build, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with low cut […]

The exhibition ‘Close By’ opens on December 4, featuring work by artists Phoebe Hughes and Abi Box. A Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art spokesperson said, “Opening on Thursday, December 4, 2025, with an artist reception from 5:30 – 7pm, Close By brings together the work of Phoebe Hughes and Abi Box, two painters whose practices […]

Michael Madeiros, Jah’Zion Taylor, and Heris Ziai helped St. Andrew’s College secure their third soccer title of 2025. A spokesperson said, “Bermudians Michael Madeiros and Jah’Zion Taylor, along with Bermuda resident Heris Ziai, have been at the heart of St. Andrew’s College [SAC] 1st Soccer’s remarkable 2025 season—helping guide the team to an extraordinary third […]

Kiwon Waldron returned to action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, delivering a consistent night by securing a third-place finish in both of his scheduled races. Waldron’s evening began in race 5, where he competed in the pace class. Driving Maybemabel, Waldron clocked a time of 1:53&2, which earned him a third place finish. Later […]

[Updated with video] Curly’s Walking Football Club finished their UK tour on a high note yesterday [November 28] after winning their final game in a round-robin event. They played three 12-minute, six-a-side games against teams from Brunswick Community Centre in Bootle, Merseyside. Two goals each from Michael Bean and Khomeini Talbot earned Curly’s a 4-2 […]

Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe has continued his campaign in round one of the Portugal Grand Prix in Vilamoura. Day two delivered mixed conditions where only one race was completed. Competing in the ILCA 7 fleet, Kempe posted a finish of 26th, which leaves him in 40th place with 42 points. Related Stories Sailing: Kempe In […]

The Bermuda men’s squash team achieved their objective at the Caribbean Area Squash Association Senior Championships in Guyana by qualifying for the Central American and Caribbean Games. They were defeated 10-7 by Guyana in the Bracket One semi-final. Heading into the semis, Bermuda knew they had already secured their spot at the CAC Games, which […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 29th. On Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related […]

The 2025 Gosling’s Moongate Tour Championship got underway at the Port Royal Golf Course, with Daniel Augustus establishing a three-stroke lead over the field following a strong performance in the first round. Chasing him is Kenny Leseur, who finished the day in second place at 4-over par 75. Just one stroke further back is Camiko […]

A crew member injured aboard the Liberian-registered tanker M/V Ariane was safely transferred to Bermuda after the vessel diverted from its voyage from Rotterdam to Freeport. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Friday, 21st November, 4:15pm. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a Satellite Telephone call from the Captain onboard the Liberian Registered 42,010grt […]