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[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda midfielder Willie Clemons will undergo knee surgery next month after his club Braintree Town helped to raise money to pay for the operation via a GoFundMe page. Clemons suffered a serious injury playing for the English non-league side last season and faced a 14-month wait for a consultation with a […]

Tyler Smith competed in the 2023 Americas Triathlon Championships in Veracruz, Mexico. In a field of 50 competitors, Smith finished 9th clocking a time of 1:46:04, with the Bermudian triathlete covering the 1500m swim in a time of 17:42, recording a time of 1:04:04 over the 40 km bike course, and finishing the 10km run in […]

Bermuda played in the 7th/8th place match on the final day of the 2023 International Street and Ball Hockey Masters World Championships in Buffalo City, United States. Bermuda matched up against Portugal, who claimed the 8 – 2 victory. Tony Monteiro lead Portugal to victory with a hat-trick, while Chris Pacheco, Tony Labao, Victor Azevedo, […]

The Charity Cup match between the PHC Zebras and North Village Rams saw North Village emerge victorious. The North Village Rams took a 1 – 0 lead early in the second half through a free kick from DeAndre Wainwright, and Tre Ming doubled the North Village Rams lead in the 70th minute to propel them […]

Compre, the Bermuda headquartered international legacy group, announced the completion of its acquisition of the Irish subsidiary of Covéa, Medical Insurance Company DAC. which provided insurance policies covering professional medical malpractice risks. MIC entered into run-off in 2015. A spokesperson said, “The completion of this complex, cross-border, transaction represents a further significant step in the […]

Ross Caesar continues to impress on the international stage, placing second at the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness [IFBB] Pro League Masters World Championships in Pittsburgh this weekend. In addition to his second placing in the over-50 classic men’s physique division, Caesar also finished seventh in the over-40 classic men’s physique division. The six-time […]

Seashell and sand windows; wedding rings, treefrog cupcakes, and Gombey warriors are featured in the virtual art galleries on our network site ForeverBermuda.com, with the newly launched series designed to creatively highlight Bermudian culture and heritage. The ninth month of galleries feature seashell and sand windows; wedding rings underwater, Bermuda treefrog cupcakes, and Gombey warriors […]

Bermuda played in the quarter-finals as the 2023 International Street and Ball Hockey Masters World Championships continued in Buffalo City, United States. Bermuda took on Canada and were defeated by a score of 8 – 2. Terry Ryan led Canada to victory with 3 goals, Olivier Levasseur added two goals, while Chris Hachey, Ryan Delaney and […]

BELCO today provided an update on power restoration efforts following post tropical cyclone Idalia. A spokesperson said, “BELCO crews worked until midnight on Saturday, September 2nd and resumed work this morning to continue restoring power to approximately 540 customers who remained without power as of 1pm. “Customers are advised that as restoration efforts continue, they […]

[Column written by MP Crystal Caesar] In keeping with the long-standing PLP tradition, we ceased all party activity out of respect for the late Stanley A. Morton and his family on the day of his homegoing service. Representatives from our Caucus, Executive and membership joined hundreds at St. Paul AME to honour his life’s work […]

International Development Academy – Bermuda boys select began participation in the New England Surf Labor Day Classic tournament in Boston, Massachusetts yesterday [Sept 3]. A spokesperson said, “The group departed Bermuda on August 27, 2023 for a player experience designed to provide exposure to the competitive levels of play outside of Bermuda in their respective […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Local racing drivers are gearing up for the new Bermuda Karting Club [BKC] season, which starts at the Rubis Southside Raceway in St David’s on September 17. The series features 16 race days – six this year and ten next year – with the season finale on April 28. “Racers and […]

Erica Hawley participated in the 2023 Americas Triathlon Championships in Veracruz, Mexico over the weekend. Among 39 competitors, Hawley secured the 11th position with a total time of 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 38 seconds. The victory went to Rosa Maria Tapia Vidal from Mexico, who completed the race in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and […]

The Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that Ferry Service will resume today. A Government spokesperson said, “This morning, Sunday, 3 September, the Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that Ferry Service will resume today on the full Sunday schedule. “Below is the schedule for the Labour Day Weekend ferry service: […]

A trip in July 2023 by Minister of National Security Michael Weeks to Guyana cost $1,501.51, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from July 24, 2023 – July 27, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Minister Michael Weeks travelled to Guyana 24-27 July 2023 […]

News that boxer Andre Lambe won in Texas, the Auto Solutions summer internship programme provided valuable work experience to Amari Stewart and Jahkeel Smith, nine students graduated from the BEDC Summer Student Entrepreneur Program, and Etteleon Burchall earned the 2023 BF&M Post Graduate John Wight Scholarship were all some of the positive news stories from […]

AXA XL announced that Lucy Pilko has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Americas region of its insurance operations, effective October 30, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Pilko assumes the role from Joseph Tocco who has decided to retire, after more than 12 years as a senior executive in the company’s Insurance business, including […]

Jai Bean and his Duke Men’s Soccer teammates played to an impressive 6 – 0 victory over Furman at Koskinen Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Forster Ajago logged the program’s first hat trick since 2021 and was joined in the scoresheet by Fahmi Ibrahim who finished with two goals, and Bermudian Jai Bean. Related Stories […]

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A [Excellent] from A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a” [Excellent] from “a-” [Excellent] of INPEX Insurance, Ltd. [IIL] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] has been revised to stable from positive. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings […]

During August 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included BermudAir images, Cup Match, a rainbow appearing as a plane lands, OUTBermuda’s Pride Prom, Berkeley appointing Kali Douglas as deputy principal, the seizing of 104 “fully grown cannabis plants,” Hurricane Franklin being a “potential threat” to the island, traveling under […]

Bermuda played two matches on the third day of the 2023 International Street and Ball Hockey Masters World Championships in Buffalo City, United States. In their opening match, Bermuda fall 3 – 2 to Slovakia, Cory Caouette gave Bermuda the lead in the 14th minute, but Slovakia drew level in the 24th minute when Róbert […]

Nicholas Narraway competed in the Belgian Waffle Gravel Race in Utah. Narraway finished the pro men’s race in 10th place out of 99 finishers, clocking a time of 7:17:13.64, over the course distance of 128.1 miles. Related Stories Flannery Competes In Loughborough Cycling Hopkins Continues Competing In France Narraway Continues Competing In Spain Narraway Continues Competing […]

[Updating] A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Bermuda as Post-Tropical Cyclone Idalia passes by today [Sept 2], resulting in windy weather, thousands of people losing power, the suspension of bus and ferry services and the cancellation of flights. Update 10.16am: BELCO | 3,592 Customers Out Of Power BELCO said, “As of 1:00pm today, […]

“Despite Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia moving away from our island, we continue to prioritise safety and caution as strong winds and unsettled weather linger in our area today,” the Government said today. Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks reassures residents: “While Idalia is on its way out, our commitment to your safety remains unwavering. We […]

Due to the weather conditions created by Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia — which has resulted in thousands of people losing power, the suspension of bus and ferry services and the cancellation of flights –the decision has been made to cancel the final round of the 2023 Eastern Counties Classic. Related Stories Franklin Is A “Potential […]

“All inbound and outbound flights between Bermuda and North America [Canada/US] have been cancelled/delayed for today,’ due to Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia, Skyport has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Skyport wishes to inform the public about travel disruptions at LF Wade International Airport [LFWIA] due to adverse weather conditions associated with Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia. All inbound […]

[Column written by Lindsay Bishop RN] Going back to school in September is an exciting and busy time for both students and parents, however if you are the parent of a child with Asthma it is important to be prepared. All over the world the start of the school year is known to bring a […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ross Caesar will be eyeing more glory at the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness [IFBB] Pro League Masters World Championships in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tomorrow [September 3]. The 50-year-old, a six-times “Mr Bermuda”, came third in the men’s classic physique at the prestigious IFBB Pro League Masters Olympia in Cluj, Romania, […]

[Updated with video] A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Bermuda as Post-Tropical Cyclone Idalia passes by this morning [Sept 2], resulting in windy weather, some power outages and the suspension of all ferry services. BWS The Bermuda Weather Service said, “For now, early this morning, it looks like the bulk of the precipitation […]

Nia Christopher and her Towson Women’s Soccer teammates recorded an 8 – 1 win against local rival UMBC, with the eight goals marking the most in a single game since Towson defeated Howard 8-0 in 2006. Jasmine Hamid led Towson with four goals including three in the first half to distance themselves from UMBC. Demi […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, September 2nd. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Mariner of the Seas cruise ship and the Starlight bulk carrier will arrive, and on Wednesday the Meravigia cruise ship is scheduled to […]

During August, Bernews posted numerous videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos were the live streams of Cup Match, and following those streams, the top 10 for the month included the BermudAir aircraft’s arrival in Bermuda, a crane over an embankment, the Bacchanal […]

September 1 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,161.56, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories HarBSX Admitted […]

“Today, the 2023 lobster season begins, and while I understand and appreciate that in our culture, lobster dinners are a highly prized meal and an eagerly anticipated addition to restaurant menus during lobster season,” explained the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban. “The extended period of below-average catch rates in the lobster fishery indicates a […]

The 594-foot cruise ship Insignia arrived in Bermuda today [Sept 1], docking in the City of Hamilton. The Cruise Line website said, “Discover breathtaking destinations in five-star luxury aboard Oceania Cruises’ recently re-imagined Insignia. Offering capacity for no more than 684 guests, Insignia is a member of Oceania Cruises ‘R-Class’ fleet and is the sister-ship of […]

Warwick Academy shared its International Baccalaureate [IB], Business & Technology Education Council [BTEC], and International General Certificate of Secondary Education [I/GCSE] results from the summer 2023 examination session. A spokesperson said, “It is with much celebration that we share with our school community our International Baccalaureate [IB], Business & Technology Education Council [BTEC], and International […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Michael Findlay has named his first squad since being appointed head coach of the Bermuda national team for their upcoming Concacaf Nations League group matches. Findley, unveiled as Kyle Lightbourne’s successor last month, has included several newcomers in his 23-man squad, such as Ne-Jai Tucker, Jalen Commissiong, Aunde Todd and Remy […]

Janita Burke is set to unveil her newest single which honors the historic accomplishments of the Somerset Cricket Club. A spokesperson said, “Janita Burke, the Kairos XXII Productions songwriter known for her fusion of music and history, is set to unveil her newest single, ‘Hat Trick [Somerset Are de Dons]’, which honors the historic accomplishments […]

BermudAir has officially launched, with their inaugural flight taking off today [Sept 1] heading to Boston. The cabin crew for the flight included Isra Furbert, one of six Bermudians who have been hired as BermudAir flight attendants. In addition to the Boston flights, the airline offers flights to the Westchester County Airport which located near New […]

“For the current reporting period, August 1st, 2023 to August 31st, 2023, a total of 296 Moving Violation Tickets were issued for various traffic offences,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Since Operation Vega was introduced in July of 2021, almost eleven thousand tickets [10,862], have been issued for traffic offences. However Chief Inspector […]

[Updated] “A Tropical Storm Warning now in effect for Bermuda,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, adding that “we have higher confidence in our local conditions over the weekend with Idalia being more of a rain than wind event.” The BWS posted the graphic online below, saying, “We could experience localized flooding from heavier showers as […]

Somersfield Academy is engaging in a week of teacher-focused professional development with renowned author and educator Susannah Cole. A spokesperson said, “The groundbreaking book Flexible Mindsets in Schools: Channelling Brain Power for Critical Thinking, Complex Problem-Solving and Creativity embodies Somersfield’s ongoing dedication to nurturing socially conscious, independent thinkers. “Susannah Cole’s exclusive collaboration with Somersfield Academy […]

Fifteen experienced detectives from the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] recently completed a two-week-long, Management of Serious and Complex Investigations Course, at BPS Training School, Prospect. A police spokesperson said, “The detectives attending the course are of various ranks from constable through to inspector. The course is aligned to the UK College of Policing Authorised Professional […]

[Opinion column written by Lauren Bell] In recognition of Labour Day 2023, the Progressive Labour Party stands proudly alongside the hardworking men and women of Bermuda. We join our Brothers and Sisters in celebrating the immeasurable contributions that have shaped our Island’s past, define our present, and inspire our future. Under the theme “We Built […]

Senator Dr Douglas De Couto has been appointed as the new Shadow Finance Minister. A spokesperson said, “Opposition Senator Dr Douglas De Couto has been appointed Shadow Finance Minister by Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson. Dr De Couto is also the Shadow Minister for Economic Development and Spokesperson for Tourism, Transportation, Works & Engineering and Legal Affairs. […]

Bailey’s Bay and Cleveland County have announced their teams for the final round of the 2023 Eastern County Cup. Bailey’s Bay will be led by Terryn Fray, while Cleveland County will be led by Mackih McGowan. The match on Saturday at Sea Breeze Oval is scheduled to get underway at 10:00 am. Bailey’s Bay Terryn […]

The 2023 International Street and Ball Hockey Masters World Championships continued in Buffalo City, United States, with Bermuda — playing their second match of the tournament — making a strong showing to defeat Haiti by a score of 7 – 1. Jean-Michael Tremblay and Doug Lynch both scored two goals, Mathieu Desjardins, Shannon Gosse, and […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley will look to continue her fine form when she competes in the elite women’s race at the Americas Triathlon Championships Veracruz in Mexico tomorrow [September 2]. Hawley achieved her first podium in a World Triathlon Cup race, finishing third in the elite women’s event at the Yeongdo World Cup […]

The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Kassidy Rogers-Gibbons. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Kassidy Rogers-Gibbons. “Mr. Gibbons is described as being 5‘ 4“ in height, weighing about 120 pounds, slim build, dark complexioned, with black eyes and black hair, worn […]

The cost of pineapples went up 49.0%, ice cream went up 31.8%, and fruit juices went up 29.1% on annual basis, while on a month to month basis, the average cost of green peppers decreased 18.8%, boneless pork loin decreased 16.5% and onions decreased 5.8%. This is according to the recently released May Consumer Price […]