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The Mirrors Programme will be holding a webinar series titled ‘Finding Funds for College’ each Tuesday in February via Zoom. A Government spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme is excited to announce the upcoming ‘Finding Funds for College Webinar Series.’ This initiative is designed to empower parents and guardians of college-bound students aged 15 to 19 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 2] include boards appointments and acting appointments. Board Appointments Charity Commissioners Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Boards Appointments Notice ID GN0105/2024 Public Authorities / Department Ministry Level Publication date 02 February, 2024 The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors is pleased to make the following appointments. Charity […]

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 […]

Saturday, February 3 is expected to see showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy late. It will be windy, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F, and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]

Middle Road in Southampton at Jews Bay will have a single lane closure “due to repair works for a collapsed property wall” starting today [Feb 2] and continuing until Friday, March 15th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that Middle Road, Southampton at Jews Bay will […]

“Thanks to its gorgeous beaches, quintessential architecture, and rich history, Bermuda should be on everyone’s list to visit at some point in their lives,” according to an article by Smarter Travel. The story said, “The size of the island is tiny- just over 20 miles long and less than 2 miles wide at its widest […]

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt is in Dubai attending the annual Satoshi Roundtable, a “gathering of top digital asset founders, leaders and executives.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Satoshi Roundtable is an invite-only event that has been running yearly since 2014. The Government receives invitations in recognition of Bermuda’s continued leadership in the digital […]

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is inviting guests to explore its art collection with a complimentary self-guided tour. A spokesperson said, “Love is everywhere at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in February! All month long, explore the hotel’s magnificent, museum-quality art collection with a complimentary self guided art tour, narrated by Lisa Howie of Black Pony Gallery. […]

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors, together with Members of the ‘Plan to End Homelessness’ Advisory Panel and Steering Committee, expressed gratitude to everyone who attended the first Community Consultation Session on The Plan to End Homelessness in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “This session was a balance of informative and engaging as […]

Dame Flora Duffy will line up alongside the top 15 women’s triathletes in the rebranded T100 Triathlon World Tour this year. Jointly launched by the Professional Triathletes Organisation [PTO] and governing body World Triathlon, the T100 will feature eight 100-kilometre races and include a prize pot worth $7 million, with each race having a $250,000 […]

Show Organizers have advised that due to the weather FEI JWC Competition No. 1 — which was scheduled to take place on tomorrow [Saturday] — has been rescheduled to Sunday, 4th February. The horse inspection will take place at 8.30 a.m. with jumping to commence a 9.30 a.m.” Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France […]

Five local archers will aim for strong performances at the Las Vegas Shoot, which starts today [February 2] at the South Point Hotel and Casino. Jaydon Roberts, Camerin Pickering, Bernard Wade III, and Robert O’Conner will compete in the men’s recurve flights and Robin Selley in the recurve young adult female. The three-day competition is […]

Eagle FC — which is based in Central Pennsylvania — announced that Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher has signed with them for the 2024 season. A spokesperson said, “The Eagle FC Women would like to welcome back current Bermuda Senior National Team and Towson University’s All-Time Leading Goal Scorer, Nia Christopher to the Eagle FC’s 2024 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Seven years ago today, Nahki Wells reached the 100-goal milestone in English football after scoring in Huddersfield Town’s 3-1 win at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Sky Bet Championship. The Bermudian struck in the 36th minute, showing his predatory instincts by firing into the top corner to give […]

Monument Re announced today that its Luxembourg subsidiary Monument Assurance Luxembourg S.A. [MAL] completed the transfer of the closed book portfolio of long term life insurance business from Integrale Luxembourg S.A. The portfolio serves mainly the Luxembourgish, Dutch and French markets, and is strategically aligned to MAL’s existing business model. The portfolio was transferred to […]

Lima, Peru and Asuncion, Paraguay have both applied to host the 2027 Pan American Games. A spokesperson said, “Following the opening of the candidature process for the 2027 Pan American Games by Panam Sports on January 5, two South American cities have met all the requirements and submitted their official interest in hosting the continent’s […]

The City of Hamilton has highlighted its ongoing license plate recognition trial with a video outlining how the system works. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is advising the motoring public that, as of January 3rd, 2024, the City will be trialing its new License Plate Recognition [LPR] Software at the Number 5 car […]

A fundraising golf tournament will be held at Belmont Hills Golf Course on Saturday [February 3] to help fund an upcoming Bermuda UK & Ireland Golf Links Society event on the island. Kim Swan, a former PGA European Tour player, co-founded the Bermuda UK & Ireland Golf Links Society with Englishman Andrew Smith, a PGA […]

Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. Has appointed Thomas Porter as Chief Underwriting Officer. A spokesperson said, “Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. [Somerset], a leading provider of reinsurance solutions to the U.S. life insurance and annuity market, announced today the appointment of Thomas Porter as Chief Underwriting Officer. Mr. Porter will be based in Bermuda, reporting to Jeff Burt, Chairman […]

The Fairmont Southampton redevelopment has “kicked off, with shovels in the ground at the Beach Club site this past week and preliminary preparations under way for the hotel renovation,” Westend Properties announced. “The steps we’ve taken at the Fairmont Southampton property this week have been groundbreaking – literally – and are significant, tangible signs of […]

The Department of Transport Control [TCD] advised “that the printing of driving licences is currently unavailable.” A Government spokesperson said, “”During this temporary disruption, TCD is issuing receipts to confirm license renewal. Network engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible and to restore this service to the public.” Related Stories Bermuda […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 1] include notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on February 1, 2024 Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID GN0103/2024 Public Authorities / Department Planning Publication date 01 February, 2024 The applications shown […]

Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University swimming and diving teammates wrapped up their final dual meet of the 2023-24 season in style, clinching a victory against the Catholic Cardinals, triumphing 181-56. Sharrieff led off the Howard women’s 400-yard medley relay B team, securing a strong second-place finish with a time of 4:08.32. In the 50-yard […]

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 […]

The One Bermuda Alliance will hold a town hall series commencing Monday [Feb 5] at St. Peter’s Church Hall in St. George’s. A spokesperson said, “Join the One Bermuda Alliance as it hosts its town hall series, commencing Monday 5 February at St. Peter’s Church Hall in St. George’s. The town halls will give members […]

Traffic is currently being diverted in the Jews Bay, Southampton area this evening [Feb 1] due to a wall collapse. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:00pm on Thursday, 1 February 2024, police were dispatched to a report of a wall collapse in the Jews Bay, Southampton area. “As a result of the collapsed wall, a portion […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell met with the Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA], visited various hotels, and had “several collaborative sessions with key stakeholders, including the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA].” A Government spokesperson said, “Since assuming the role of Minister with responsibility for Tourism, Senator the Hon. Owen K. Darrell, JP, has actively worked […]

Friday, February 2 is expected to see be partly cloudy. Windy during the morning, 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 NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 7:13am and […]

The Royal Bermuda Regiment Enlistment Night – which was originally scheduled for this evening [Feb 1] — has been postponed until Monday. A spokesperson said, “Severe weather this afternoon has necessitated the postponement of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Enlistment Night scheduled for this evening. “The event will now be held on Monday, February 5th at 6:30 […]

Due to the inclement weather, all ferry services will be suspended today [Feb 1] as of 5.30pm. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that due the inclement weather all ferry services will be suspended as of 5:30 pm today, 1 February. “The Department will resume service tomorrow morning. For […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation will host its annual All Star Netball matches on Friday at the Bermuda College Gymnasium. A spokesperson said, “The best school players from across the island will battle it out for bragging rights starting at 6:00 pm with the Primary school all-star match. The middle school match will get underway […]

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre has partnered with organisations across Bermuda for World Cancer Day 2024, February 4th, to “raise awareness that almost 30-50% of cancers are preventable and raise much-needed funding for cancer prevention programmes.” A spokesperson said, “Half the world’s population lacks access to the full range of essential health services. When it […]

The Bermuda Olympic Association announced that Etienne Wolffe has been selected as the National Olympic Committee [NOC] Assistant to Team Bermuda for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda will be assigned a total of 4 NOC assistants by the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee. Etienne, a Bermudian, is a first-year student at the University […]

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] announced the tennis team set to represent Bermuda at the ITF Junior Davis Cup in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association is delighted to announce the talented boys 16 and under tennis team set to represent Bermuda at the upcoming ITF Junior Davis […]

The Ministry of Public Works is “reminding all event and road race planners to submit their traffic notice requests well before their planned activities.” A Government spokesperson said, “Recent challenges have prompted this reminder to ensure smoother processing and timely approvals. “This advice applies to anyone who wishes to apply for permission to hold a […]

The football matches scheduled for tonight [Feb 1] have been postponed. A BFA spokesperson said, “Due to inclement weather and the waterlogged pitch at Goose Gosling Field, the matches scheduled for tonight have been postponed. See below the rescheduled dates: “The Premier Division match between Dandy Town/HPWC has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 3rd – […]

An improvement to BELCO’s mainlines occurred this week. The scheduled outage happened between 8 am and 5 pm in Devonshire and Paget parishes yesterday, with a large BELCO crew scene working on Middle Road. A spokesperson said, “This outage is necessary in order for us to carry out refurbishment and/or maintenance of our mainlines as part of […]

[Opinion column written by: PLP MP Christopher Famous] What is great about Facebook is that people have to use their real names and or faces in order to have a conversation and or debate. Even if you disagree on any given issue, at least you know who you are talking to. Ironically, very often, people […]

The Bermuda Society of Arts invited the public to the Whayasayin’? exhibition, which is opening this Friday [Feb 2]. A spokesperson said, “Another opening!! See everybody on Friday for the opening of Whayasayin’? Whayasayin’? is an exhibition geared towards Black artists in Bermuda that explores their feelings and thoughts about the Black artist’s position within the […]

Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick lanes saw the Pinsplitters defeat the New Comers 3 – 1, the match between the Last Pin and the Star Lites end 2 – 2, and the Blue Angels defeat the Islanders 3 – 1. Men Handicap Game: 228 Llewellyn Jones 226 Elvin Thomas 220 Nathan […]

The latest round of senior league netball action at the Bernard Park saw Phoenix — led by best attacker Danielle Raynor — defeat Docksiders by a score of 65 – 21. Raynor scored 54 goals, with MVP Ebonie Cox adding 11 goals, and Kiante’ Lightbourne named the best defender. Docksiders got 12 goals from best attacker […]

Dame Flora Duffy said she is committed to going carbon-neutral after undergoing a carbon-footprint assessment to measure her environmental impact based on her 2022 calendar. Duffy, who won the gold medal in the women’s triathlon at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021, said on Instagram that with the support of the Apex Group, she […]

Ignite, the entrepreneurial hub in Bermuda, has welcomed Melissa Looby as its new Enablement Manager. A spokesperson said, “We are excited to announce the recent addition of Melissa Looby to the Ignite Team as the new Enablement Manager. When Ignite first opened its doors in May 2019, Melissa was part of Ignite’s first cohort of […]

Six lawyers from across Appleby’s global Private Client & Trusts and Dispute Resolution practices have been recognised in the 2024 edition of the Private Client Global Elite Directory. A spokesperson said, ”Partners Vanessa Schrum [Bermuda] and Carlos de Serpa Pimentel [Cayman Islands] have both been ranked as ‘Private Client Global Elite’ by the highly respected ALM […]

The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] will hold its Second Annual Carifta Fundraising Golf Tournament at Belmont Hills Golf Course on February 24. The format of the tournament, which starts at noon, will be Captain’s Choice. Funds raised will go towards supported the island’s athletes at the Carifta Games in Grenada from March 30 to […]

During January, Bernews posted over 100 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included a car crash, the Gombeys, Bermuda Regiment Band at Front Street Mile, Francis Patton’s Longtail plunge, New Year’s celebration in St. George’s, Howard University swim team, […]

Chubb Limited reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 of $3.30 billion, or $8.03 per share, and core operating income of $3.41 billion, or $8.30 per share. Book value per share and tangible book value per share increased 14.4% and 24.1%, respectively, from September 30, 2023, and, excluding the tax benefit increased […]

January 31 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,293.36, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 49 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: Jan 30 […]

[Opinion column written by OBA Deputy Party Co-Chairman Joseph Marable] Senator Simmons’ recent article criticising the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] paints a concerning picture of the party’s policies. However, a closer examination reveals inconsistencies and misrepresentations that warrant a more nuanced perspective. Firstly, Senator Simmons claims the OBA’s promise to reduce government spending will lead […]

During January 2024, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on Bernews Instagram page attained thousands of likes. The most popular images including Bermuda’s first baby of 2024, the announcement by BermudAir they will expand routes to include Baltimore and Orlando, Leilanni Nesbeth being drafted by Chicago Red Stars, Dage Minors winning another Butterfield Mile title, […]