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Michael Morrison and Charles Thresh of Teneo [Bermuda] Limited were appointed as Joint Provisional Liquidators [JPLs] of Vesttoo Alpha P&C Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Michael Morrison and Charles Thresh, both Senior Managing Directors of Teneo [Bermuda] Limited were appointed as Joint Provisional Liquidators [JPLs] of Vesttoo Alpha P&C Ltd. [Vesttoo Alpha], on 2 August 2023, […]

At a presentation held this morning at the offices of Bermuda HealthCare Services, St. Georges Cup Match player Delray Rawlins was announced as the 2023 recipient of the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands Award. Dennis Wainwright, Dr. Mahesh Reddy, Delray Rawlins, and Irving Romaine “The award is sponsored by Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] and this […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Aug 8] with the list indicating that there are seventeen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 17 runs cancelled this morning, 36 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

Five athletes  – Dage Minors, Caitlin Conyers, Conor White, Madelyn Moore and Emma Harvey – received cheques from the Government following their medal winning performances at the recent CAC Games. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today, Premier David Burt and Sports Minister Owen Darrell presented the Outstanding Athletic Performance Incentive Awards five Bermudians who gave stellar […]

Amarriah Vaughns and her grandmother Andrea McKey competed at the US Capitol Classic martial arts event in Maryland, with the dynamic duo making an excellent showing. A spokesperson said, “In an extraordinary display of skill and determination, the dynamic duo from Tabata-Ha Dojo left a lasting impression at the prestigious US Capitol Classic martial arts […]

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] is inviting the public to an exhibition and sale of silk art by Janet Wingate, titled ‘Salt Water in the Veins: Conjuring home from a landlocked country.’ A spokesperson said, “The exhibition opens on Thursday 10 August from 5:30 to 7:30pm, when the artist will talk briefly about her medium […]

The Berkeley Educational Society is extending an invitation to everyone to attend the Berkeley Family Beach Bash on Saturday [Aug 12]  at Clearwater Beach. A spokesperson said, “This has been an exciting year celebrating 125 years of our school. The Berkeley Educational Society is extending an invitation to all to join for the Berkeley Family […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour has released the Economic Development ‘Strategy’s Strategic Priority Five: People.’ A Government spokesperson said, “This strategic priority focuses on investing in the local workforce to ensure Bermudians have the necessary tools required to remain competitive and positioning the local workforce to take advantage of employment opportunities. Strategic Priority Five […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] Bermuda Under-19 assistant coach Janeiro Tucker well understands that his squad of talented youngsters will have to be operating at optimum capacity if they are to spring a major upset at the 2024 ICC Under-19 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifier, starting on Friday. While rivals Argentina, United States and favourites Canada […]

LOM Financial Limited has announced that no repurchases were made in the Company for July 2023. The filing said, “In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited, has announced that no repurchases were made in the Company for the following month ended 31 July 2023, pursuant to Regulation 6.38 of the […]

The Ministry of Health is “inviting persons in the hospitality industry to a virtual training webinar on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases in the Hospitality Sector on August 16, 2023.” A Government spokesperson said, “The training session, presented by the Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA], provides an introduction to and the background of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaelin Cox captured three gold medals for the Bermuda Sanshou Association at the Fourth Pan American Kungfu Championships in Markham, Ontario. Cox claimed four medals in traditional kungfu, winning the men’s over-18 southern openhand, imitation form and long weapons. He also won bronze in broadswords. The team of 16 athletes participated in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach suffered a controversial defeat to Aaron Prince, of Trinidad and Tobago, at the American Boxing Confederation Junior, Youth, and Women’s Championships in Cali, Colombia, yesterday [August 6]. Roach, 21, has claimed the judges scored the three-round amateur contest in his favour, only for the referee to deduct him two […]

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 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda women’s beach volleyball team has reached the quarter-finals of their competition at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. Bermuda pair Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard defeated Yvette Uwase and Claire Uwase, of Rwanda, 23-21, 21-16 in the round of 16 today [August 7]. They will face Canada in […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Aug 7] include notification of planning applications registered, permanent resident certificate and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 7, 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0668/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 07 August 2023 […]

Tuesday, August 8 is expected to see cloudy periods with a few showers around, easing overnight, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at […]

The 24-year-old man who was shot in the chest last night [August 6] is in the ICU, while the 31-year-old man who was shot in the hand has been discharged from hospital, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “As the investigation continues into that confirmed firearms incident which occurred around 11:13 last evening […]

A crane crashed over an embankment in Pembroke this afternoon [August 7]. While not officially confirmed at this time people on scene indicated that it did not appears that anyone as seriously injured. Confirmed information is limited at this time, however we have reached out to officials and will update as able. Related Stories Photos/Video: […]

Somersfield Academy announced new scholarship opportunities for students entering between M4 [MYP] to DP [Diploma Program] levels for academic years 2023/24 and 2024/25. A spokesperson said, “Following through with its strategic vision, the Equity and Merit Scholarships aim to empower students in the Bermuda community to become global leaders. These scholarships are for academically excellent […]

Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has had six poems published in The Punch Magazine – an international digital magazine of arts, literature and culture based in India. Ms Miller has published ten collections of poetry, many of which are about Bermuda. The Punch article reads: “We feature six of [Ms Miller’s] poems here. While ‘Missing […]

The Individual Triathlon events took place at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. In the Women’s Individual Super Sprint Distance, Bermuda’s Fenella Wightman finished in 9th place clocking a time of 36:12, while Daria Desmond finished 16th in a time of 39:14. Jackson Langley finished in 7th place during the Men’s Individual Super Sprint […]

Several Government Departments are “experiencing ongoing internet/email and phone service interruptions, due to a damaged circuit system.” A Government spokesperson said, “The departments impacted include but are not limited to the Department of Parks headquarters, Department of Health [Victoria Clinic], Consumer Affairs, Department of Employee & Organizational Development, Department of Workforce Development and others. “The […]

Ariel Re has welcomed a new group of summer interns – Alison Hyland, Emma Stegmann, Giovanni Hollis, Kieran Malott, Lauren Way, and Sophia Stevens – in the Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Ariel Re, a global reinsurance business with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong, has welcomed a new group of summer interns in the […]

Bermuda captured more medals at the fourth Pan American Kung Fu Championships in Markham, Ontario. Harrison Selkirk lost 2 rounds to 0 in the final to win silver, while Jonathan Trott secured a bronze medal with a walkover win in his third place match. Enzi Johnston lost 2 rounds to 0 in her semi-final, while […]

Today the Economic Development Department [EDD] launched the nominating period for its annual Technology Innovation Awards, also known as the Tech Awards. A spokesperson said, “Since 2007, the EDD has taken great pride in recognising Bermuda-based companies and solutions that have significantly contributed to the technology industry locally and internationally. “Every year, the TechAwards celebrate […]

Bermuda swimmers began competing at the Commonwealth Youth Games, in Trinidad and Tobago. Marleigh Howes took to the pool for the women’s 50m butterfly finishing 23rd overall touching the wall in a time of 29:64, Isabella Howes finished 25th with a time of 29:80. During the women’s 200m freestyle Isabella Howes finished 12th clocking 2:12.34, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins has achieved another career milestone after winning the second stage of the Tour of Guadeloupe yesterday [August 6]. Hopkins, competing for French team Vendee U, a Division One development outfit for Team TotalEnergies, finished the 161.4km stage from Morne-à-l’Eau to Port-Louis in 3:51:44. His team-mate Lucas Boniface […]

The 2023 CONCACAF Boys’ Under-15 Championship in the Dominican Republic and Curacao got started yesterday [August 6] with a full slate of action in both League A and League B. Bermuda took on Saint Lucia in their opening match, falling 2 – 0. Related Stories Football: Peter Silvester Saves Three Penalties Bermuda Teams Prepare For […]

[Updating] The police have confirmed that there was a shooting this evening in the west end, and two people have been injured. The police said that, “We can confirm that two people have been injured. One individual sustained a bullet wound to the chest, the other an injury to the hand. Both individuals have now […]

A Raft Up event was held this afternoon [Aug 6] in the West End, with mariners enjoying themselves on the water to cap off the Cup Match holiday weekend. Related Stories Photos & Video: 2023 Bacchanal Run Event Photos & Video: CedarBridge Academy Awards Photos & Video: Bermuda College Graduation Photos & Video: Multiple Yachts […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Adrian Roach is stepping up his bid to qualify for the Pan American Games at the AMBC Continental Championships in Cali, Colombia. The 21-year-old must secure a strong finish in the super-welterweight division to qualify for the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, in October-November. Roach has extra incentive […]

BELCO crews are on scene working to restore power following an outage in Devonshire this afternoon [August 6] that was caused by a van crashing into a pole. BELCO tweeted, “We are aware of an outage affecting a significant number of our customers in Devonshire due to a van collision with a pole near the […]

Monday, August 7 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 6:37am and sunset will be at 8:11pm. […]

The Bacchanal Run event was held yesterday evening [August 5] with revelers taking to the streets with water, paint and powder to enjoy themselves. They ‘traveling party’ started on Frog Lane, then traveled in a northerly direction to Palmetto Road, then along Palmetto Road and Marsh Folly Road to Dutton Avenue and onto Bernard Park Field. Related […]

Junior Dressage Rider Robin Stempel has withdrawn from the upcoming 2023 FEI North American Youth Championship scheduled to be held later this month in Michigan as her horse has developed a fungal infection. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Equestrian Federation is saddened to advise that Junior Dressage Rider Robin Stempel has withdrawn from the upcoming 2023 […]

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U teammates continued competing in the 2023 Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. Day Two saw a strong team performance from Vendee U, which saw Lucas Boniface place second to winner Cade Bickmore of Project Echelon Racing, Hopkins placed 15th just 2 seconds behind the winner and moved up to […]

The Beach Volleyball action is underway in the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago, with Bermuda’s Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard in action. In their first match on the opening day, Gazzard and Hamilton were defeated 2 – 0 by Sharon Aruse and Abiael Chesebe from Kenya. Gazzard and Hamilton then matched up against L’fe Roberts […]

Annabelle Miller started competing in the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago, taking part in the Women’s Individual Time Trial cycling event where she  finished 7th overall clocking a time of 15:23.44. Related Stories Cyclists Finish Commonwealth Road Race Hopkins To Serve As Flag Bearer For Bermuda Cyclists Compete In Commonwealth Time Trial CYG 2017 Men & […]

The police have confirmed the death of a 46-year-old man who ‘disappeared under water’ in the Castle Harbour area. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before midnight on Friday, August 4th, police received reports that a 46-year-old male had disappeared under water in Castle Harbour, near Frick’s Point and Castle Island. “The male was said to […]

News that people across the island celebrated the Cup Match holiday, City of Hamilton Town Crier Ed Christopher earned three awards in the UK, 35 Bermudians completed the PACE Programme, and the International Women’s Club donated $10,000 to Gina Spence Productions were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional […]

Bermuda won three medals on the first day of the 4th Pan American Kung fu Championships in the City of Markham and the Province of Ontario. Kaelin Cox captured 2 Gold Medals, placing first in both +18 years Traditional Southern Openhand and Traditional imitation form, while Errin Cann also captured a Silver Medal in Group […]

The 2023 Cup Match Classic was held at the St. George’s Cricket Club with thousands of people making their way to the east for the always popular event. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Roger Lee scored in his first game since rejoining Rugby Town in a 5-5 draw at home to Malvern Town in the FA Cup extra preliminary round today [August 5]. Lee struck in the 24th minute with a low shot from the edge of the box to make it 4-1. Malvern […]

Sunday, August 6 is expected to see sunny breaks with a few showers, tending to ease later on, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Footballer Mia Fishel has become one of the most expensive players in the history of the women’s game after joining Chelsea. Fishel can look forward to Champions League football this season after joining the Women’s Super League champions for a reported $250,000 from Mexican giants Tigres. The 22-year-old, whose father Patrick […]

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U teammates began competing in the 2023 Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. Stage One was a Time Trial, which saw Hopkins finish 5th with a time of 7:11, 14 seconds behind the stage winner Tyler Stites who clocked 6:57. Related Stories White & Narraway Continue In Intelligentsia Cup White […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley achieved her first podium finish in a World Triathlon Cup race after finishing third in the elite women’s event at the Yeongdo World Cup in South Korea today [August 5]. Hawley, who won the elite women’s race at the Americas Triathlon Cup in Montreal last month, finished the sprint-distance […]

Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher has been named as a part of the USL W 2023 Team of the Year. The USL W League website said, “The USL W League today announced the 2023 Team of the Year, honoring the standout performers from the past campaign. Thirteen clubs and all 10 divisions are represented among the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Star Diving Camp, run by Olympian Katura Horton-Perinchief, is celebrating its tenth anniversary of teaching local youngsters the art of plunging artistically into water from a platform or springboard. Since launching the camp in 2014 after the Aquatics Facility at the National Sports Centre opened, Horton-Perinchief has imparted her knowledge […]