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The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they continue “searching for 15-year-old Raquel Sofia Sousa-Sequeira, reported missing over two weeks ago.” A police spokesperson said, “As part of those ongoing efforts, BPS patrol officers have checked several areas since she was last seen around 12:30am Sunday, 7th January 2024 in Smith’s parish. However, so far the teen […]

A group of M3 students at Whitney Institute are completing the construction of a life-size Bermuda Fitted Dinghy in a classroom project led by Design and Technology teacher Neil Phillips with the assistance of tradition bearer and master carpenter Milton Hill. A government spokesperson said, “Tradition Bearers is a joint project in collaboration with the […]

29 abandoned and derelict boats – located in areas including Ely’s Harbour, Mill’s Creek, Riddell’s Bay, Lagoon Park, Spanish Point, Mullet Bay and more – will be “removed and discarded,” the Government has advised. The government previously announced that to “improve the health and safety of our waterways for all members of the public, the […]

Friends of Hospice is set to host the family-friendly Stroke of Genius Extravaganza fundraiser on February 27th. A spokesperson said, “Held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI], the Stroke of Genius Extravaganza is a celebration of creativity for the whole family. Led by local artist, Heidi Louise Smith, participants will enjoy winter-themed arts and […]

Rego Sotheby’s International Realty is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, having been founded by Benjamin “Benny” Rego Sr. in 1949 as Rego Agency with four employees and agents. A spokesperson said, “2024 marks Rego Sotheby’s International Realty’s 75th Anniversary. As Bermuda’s longest serving real estate company, Rego Sotheby’s International Realty leadership looks back at the company’s […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has released its 2024 Business Plan, stating that the “forward-looking blueprint details initiatives and projects to achieve positive outcomes and strengthen Bermuda’s regulatory framework for the upcoming year.” A spokesperson said, “Additionally, the plan highlights a continued focus on holistically addressing operational resilience requirements across the financial services sector. “Several […]

The Bermuda Smash Invitational will be held in May 2024, with the organisers saying that “there will be 4 teams, with 4 days of T20 cricket, and live entertainment throughout.” A spokesperson said, “Bermudians love their cricket. The vibrant crowds made that crystal clear at last year’s Bermuda Premier League, as well as at the ICC […]

On Sunday morning, the streets were bustling with energy as the Butterfield & Vallis race series was held, bringing together participants of all ages, from enthusiastic young runners to seasoned adult competitors. The morning kicked off with the 1k race, designed specifically for the youngest athletes and the focus then shifted to the older students […]

Bermudian Jamin Hodgkins helped Bridgend Ravens earn a 15-13 win at home to Pontypridd in the Welsh Indigo Group Premiership on Saturday [January 20]. A crowd of more than 2,000 turned out on a day that the club paid tribute to former player and Wales legend JPR Williams, a regular visitor to Bermuda for the […]

The recent Chester FC and Bishop Stortford football game in England featured two Bermudian footballers on opposing sides, with Kole Hall and Kane Crichlow in action. The match ended with Kole Hall and his Chester FC teammates claiming a 2 – 0 win over Kane Crichlow and his Bishop Stortford teammates. Related Stories Leverock To […]

Danté Leverock, the Bermuda defender, will hold a DaRock Elite Performance camp for players aged 5 to 13 next month. Running from February 12 to 16, the clinic offers personalised coaching at BFA Field at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. The camp costs $200 without kit or $250 with kit per child. For more […]

Za’Kayza Parsons, Caitlyn Bobb, and Keturah Bulford-Trott — who compete for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County – we’re in action at the Ramapo College Season Opener. Parsons, competing in the women’s 60 meter preliminaries, secured 5th place with a time of 7.84, while Bobb came in 7th, recording a time of 7.97. In the Women’s 60 […]

Westend Properties and its managing partner, Gencom, provided an update on the “preliminary work being carried out at the Fairmont Southampton property in preparation for the extensive renovations planned for the hotel and Beach Club.” A spokesperson said, “These early phases of demolition and site preparation are crucial to enabling the complete overhaul of the […]

“I am quite pleased with the success of the recent Covid-19 and influenza vaccination campaign,” said Minister of Health Kim Wilson, “The demand was overwhelming, and I extend my gratitude to the dedicated team at the Hamilton Health Clinic for their tireless efforts in ensuring that everyone who wanted the vaccine had the opportunity to […]

The Butterfield & Vallis 5K Run & Walk was today [January 21], with hundreds of runners and walkers taking part in the event, which raises money for the Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia charity. Prior to the 5K race, a 1k race was held for lower primary students, and a 2.7K race was held for […]

Quinton Sherlock Jr. has been elected as Bermuda PGA President. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda PGA has elected a new executive team to be led by former Bermuda College Lecturer Mr. Quinton Sherlock Jr. President Sherlock holds a Master Degree in Psychology from Auburn University at Montgomery in Alabama, USA. “Sherlock is a Class A […]

Monday, January 22 is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy, with the high to be near 16°C/61°F, and the low to be near 13°C/55°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 57%. Sunrise will be at 7:18am and sunset will be […]

The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Committee, in collaboration with title sponsor Butterfield, awarded the Butterfield Cups to Dage Minors and Catherine Riihiluoma for their performances as the fastest local male and fastest local female in the 2024 Butterfield Mile. A Butterfield spokesperson commented “The Butterfield Mile is a showcase event for Bermuda’s running community and as […]

Eva Frazzoni scored in AFC Sudbury Women’s 5-0 win at home to Woodbridge Town Women in the Suffolk County Cup quarter-finals today [January 21]. The Bermuda women’s national team captain netted her team’s second goal in the seventeenth minute. The midfielder joined the Suffolk outfit from Hashtag United Women last summer. Related Stories Aaliyah Nolan […]

Forbes featured the island in an article entitled “Bermuda Serves As An Ideal Winter Escape.” The story said, “The archipelago paradise of Bermuda rests on an astoundingly beautiful stretch of the North Atlantic just off the coast of east of North Carolina, making it easy to get to with direct flights under two hours – […]

Kahzi Sealey and Gabriella Cechini were crowned the male and female champions in the Butterfield and Vallis 5K Run today [January 21]. Sealey, who also won the Powerade 5K in July, posted a time of 17min 42sec. In the women’s race, Cechini, who won the recent girls’ middle school race in the Butterfield Mile, claimed […]

Aaliyah Nolan continued her fine form in front of goal for Bradford City AFC Women, scoring in their 4-1 win at home to Hull United in the North East Regional Women’s Football League today [January 21]. The Bermuda national team forward netted her team’s third goal in the 39th minute, rifling a shot into the […]

Kenni Thompson scored her second goal for AFC Bournemouth Women in their 14-0 hammering away to Southampton Women in the Hampshire FA Women’s Senior Cup today [January 21]. Thompson, who scored on her debut in a 3-0 win over Swindon Town in the league last weekend, struck just before half-time. Erin Bloomfield, Gemma McGuinness, and […]

The Butterfield & Vallis 5K is taking place this morning [Jan 21] and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “This year, Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia are the chosen charity with all race proceeds going to this amazing cause. The races kick off at 8.30am with a 1k race […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda footballer Milan Butterfield’s immediate future is up in the air, with his club, Nuneaton Borough, facing liquidation after pulling out of the Southern Central Premier League. The non-league club was served an eviction notice from their stadium in November and said they are facing “insurmountable challenges” and considering the “liquidation […]

Boxer Andre Lambe hosted the inaugural Showtime Classic golf tournament at the Port Royal Golf Course yesterday [January 20] to help fund his preparations and travel costs for upcoming overseas fights. Lambe, who has won all ten of his professional bouts, is earmarked to fight overseas in March. The 28-year-old, who goes by the moniker […]

The Bermuda Netball Association’s league season continued at the Bernard’s Park Netball Courts, with matches in all four divisions. In the Under 11 division, Quin Burgess was named the best attacker for the Phoenix Sparks, the best fefender was A’Mariss Dyer, and the MVP was Kenzi McCreary. Savannah Hayward was named the best defender and […]

[Column written by Shyama Ezekiel-Fagundo] Seventy-three years have passed since the first World Religion Day was celebrated in 1950. An annual observance marked on the third Sunday of each January, this year’s date- occurrence number 74- falls on Sunday, January 21st. What is World Religion Day? Why did it start? And why should it mean […]

News that Kenni Thompson scored on her debut for Bournemouth, BELCO earned an EEI Response Award, Andreaz Glasgow donated to two charities and Gencom donated furniture to charities were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news BermudAir launched a new cargo service, Argus donates $11,500 to Open […]

[Opinion column written by Hafid James] Today’s biggest fitness and health scam isn’t a product, service or drug. But rather a belief – a mindset. The health and fitness industry is a billion dollar a year industry and like most industries they place profit over people. So how can they ensure a continual stream of […]

Bermuda’s Sakari Famous has claimed another victory, winning the high jump at the Samford Invitational in Birmingham, Alabama. She competes for McNeese State University and their report said, “McNeese Cowgirl high jumper Sakari Famous captured her second consecutive first place. “Famous cleared 5-9.25 to win the high jump event and clearing the 5-9 mark for […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF] all star football games were held today [Jan 20] with the island’s talented young footballers in action. The East got off to a winning start at the BSSF football all star showcase. The East won 4-1 in the primary school girls match. Keirra Broadley-Samuels from St. George’s Preparatory led […]

Two females were injured in a collision this evening [Jan 20] in Hamilton Parish, with a 19-year-old motorcyclist and 17-year-old pedestrian transported to hospital. A police spokesperson said, “Two females were injured in a road traffic collision which occurred shortly before 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. “The incident took place on North Shore […]

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] is “inviting the community to come out for a walk at Spittal Pond on Saturday, 27 January to see the new sign at Portuguese Rock and learn about the recently completed project to prevent pollution of the pond from the nearby dairy, “adding that “if you are willing to get […]

Chubb Bermuda has combined its Financial Lines and Excess Liability product lines under a single leader, Richard Porter, who has been promoted to an expanded leadership role as Executive Vice President, Head of Liability Lines. A spokesperson said, “He will assume full management, profit and loss performance responsibility for the new division, including ongoing development […]

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, together with Members of the PTEH Advisory Panel and Steering Committee, will host Community Consultation Sessions and are eager to engage with the public to gather valuable insights and perspectives on the draft strategic plan aimed at ending homelessness in Bermuda,” said the Minister of Youth, Social […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 3.9% in August, the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 3.4% when compared to August 2022, according to the recently released August 2023 Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the August 2023 Retail Sales Index publication. “August’s […]

Fairmont Southampton will host a “special event open to the general public, where you can acquire furniture items that are no longer needed” on Tuesday, January 23rd and Tuesday, January 30th, with items available set to include guest room furniture, mattresses, tables, framed pictures, mirrors, desks, chairs, hotel restricted TV’s [only works with HDMI input] and […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation will host their All-Star matches at the Dame Flora Duffy National Sports Centre today [Jan 20]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda School Sports Federation will be showcasing Bermuda’s finest male and female football talent at the Dame Flora Duffy National Sports Centre on Saturday. Close to 200 student athletes will […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A new female champion will likely be crowned in the Butterfield & Vallis 5K Run on Sunday [January 21]. Gayle Lindsay, who won last year in 18min 48sec, told Bernews, “I’m unlikely to race because my calves are still giving me a bit of bother” after her exploits in the recent […]

Elijah Daley recently competed in the A/B Meet invitational swim meet held at the Etobicoke Olympium, where he achieved three medals and set a new Bermuda Short Course Age Group Record. Daley surpassed the previous Bermuda 17-18 Boy’s 100m Breaststroke Record, held by Sam Williamson since December 3rd, 2022, by recording a personal best time […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Butterfield has confirmed he will compete in his first Boston Marathon on April 15. Butterfield, a two-time Olympian, holds the national marathon record after finishing in 2hr 21min 47sec at the Osaka-Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon in Otsu, Japan, in 2019. The triathlete said he is excited to re-tread the steps […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 19] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered and  public notification. Notice Of Intention To Construct a Controlled Plant Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID GN0071/2024 Public Authorities / […]

Saturday, January 20 is expected to be cloudy with gusty winds, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F, and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7:190am and sunset will be […]

The New Controversy Boxing Gym [CBC] is launching an initiative for those looking to settle office disputes, gain bragging rights, or simply improve their fitness and well-being. The Corporate Controversy boxing boot camp offers an intensive three-month period of technical training, conditioning, and preparation for the main event. The CBC is looking for at least […]

Bermudian footballer Djair Parfitt-Williams has left his club in Finland, and signed with the Makedonikos Football Club in Greece. An automated translation of the Finnish club’s statement said, “Djair Parfitt-Williams, a 27-year-old Bermudian who moved to Ilves in the middle of the 2022 season, will continue his career elsewhere. “Parfitt-Williams arrived in Ilves in August […]

Rhode Island FC —  which Bermudian Khano Smith serves as the Head Coach for — revealed its 2024 preseason schedule, which includes two matches in Bermuda next month. The Rhode Island FC website said, “Rhode Island FC announced today its 2024 preseason schedule as it prepares for its inaugural season in the USL Championship. Head Coach […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] announced the “expansion of the Economic Empowerment Zones [EEZ] with the newly established South East Hamilton Economic Empowerment Zone [SEHEEZ], with the aim of aiding business growth and economic development in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “This expansion opens up a realm of opportunities, not only for new businesses and […]

The cost of sugar went up 40.1%, pineapples went up 23.1%, and baby food went up 10.9% on annual basis, while on a month to month basis, the average cost of onions increased 19.1%. This is according to the recently released August Consumer Price Index which said that on an overall month to month basis […]

2022 marked the twentieth consecutive year of a Government deficit, according to the Bermuda Digest of Statistics 2023. The document, which covers statistics from the year 2022, said, “Government expenditure exceeded revenue by $77.4 million in fiscal year 2022/23. This marked the twentieth consecutive year of a Government deficit. Furthermore, the deficit increased by 17% from […]