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[Written by Dale Butler] Saturday, 29th July, 2023 at the legendary Leopards Club at 8pm, The James Richardson Trio and music friends gave a packed house a foot-stomping, pounding, frenzied, hardcore, and rhythmic concert. Such an astounding performance would have easily topped the Apollo Theatre, the Blue Note, Ronnie Scott’s and Village Vanguard Jazz Clubs—plus, […]

St Georges defeated Somerset with a score of 450 to Somerset’s 435 in the Annual Cup Match Golf Classic. A spokesperson said, “Ocean View celebrated the Annual Cup Match Golf Classic today. Under hot but mildly breezy weather conditions the game was played with a field of twelve teams including the Captain of Somerset Jordan […]

The One Bermuda Alliance has announced Sophia Tessitore as its approved candidate for Constituency 21, Pembroke South East and Victoria Cunningham as its approved candidate for Constituency 13, Devonshire North Central. Constituency 21 is currently held by the PLP’s Curtis Dickinson, while PLP MP Diallo Rabain is the current MP for Constituency 13. A spokesperson […]

The City of Hamilton issued advisory about garbage collection and City Hall opening hours over the Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage collections will be scheduled on the following dates: Wednesday, August 2nd – Normal garbage collection will take place for Residents. […]

Gina Spence Productions [GSP] has been awarded $10,000 from the International Women’s Club [IWC]. A spokesperson said, “The International Women’s Club [IWC] of Bermuda is a philanthropic organization. Our four goals are to promote intellectual growth, to encourage social fellowship, to assist in the integration of newcomers to Bermuda and to provide service to the community. With an […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Smith finished 30th in the elite men’s race at the World Triathlon Championship Series Sunderland at the weekend. The Bermudian completed the sprint-distance race in 55min 44sec, with splits of 8:59, 29:16 and 16:02. “Really enjoyed being back in the UK this weekend and the chance for a hit out […]

Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd. [FIS] announced that Mr. Patrick Neal has been appointed Chief Executive Officer effective July 1st, 2023. A spokesperson said, “With a strong track record of success and extensive experience in strategic development and project execution, Mr. Neal brings a wealth of leadership and client-centric solutions to the organization. Patrick, together with […]

Dressage rider Robin Stempel will compete in the upcoming 2023 North American Youth Dressage Championships. A spokesperson said, “Having achieved the requisite qualifying scores, the Bermuda Equestrian Federation is pleased to share that dressage rider, Robin Stempel, will compete in the upcoming 2023 North American Youth Dressage Championships. This year’s Championship will be held from […]

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment returned to the island after the conclusion of a major multinational overseas exercise – Tradewinds 23. A spokesperson said, “About 100 members of the battalion travelled to Guyana for the Caribbean-focused, US Southern Command-sponsored training, with most involved directly while others fulfilled support roles. “The soldiers were deployed in […]

The Comet Class Game Fish Inn Regatta took place off the West End Sailboat Club. Dale Brangman and his crew Zahni Butterfield claimed the victory winning all three races, Lorenzo Lambert and his crew Shane Morrissey was second, and Antoine Wingood, and Simon Wan de Weg was third. Game Fish Inn Regatta Leaderboard 03 Dale […]

Butterfield has introduced a ‘mobile queueing’ option at Front Street Banking Centre ahead of Cup Match week, with people able to scan a QR code and “monitor their position in the line and receive a direct notification within their browser to alert them when they are due to be served.” A spokesperson said, “With this […]

The Colt Cup Match event was held today [July 30] at the St. George’s Cricket Club, with St. George’s claiming the victory. The Somerset Cricket Club batted first and were bowled out for 156, Jaiden Manders was the top scorer with 34, while his opening partner Sharye Tavares added 33, Q’Shai Darrell was the pick […]

Pink sand wedding dresses, Bermuda onion cake slices, motorbikes in moongates, fish designs, and Bermuda freedom 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 eight month of galleries feature pink sand wedding dresses, Bermuda onion cake slices, […]

Monday, July 31 is expected to see sun and a few clouds, with the high to be near 30°C/86°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 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:32am and sunset will […]

Conor White and Nicholas Narraway continued competing in the Intelligentsia Cup Lombard Cycling Classic p/b DuPage Sports Commission, in Illinois. Competing in the men’s pro/1/2 elite division, Narraway finished 28th, while White finished 29th. Related Stories White & Narraway Compete In Intelligentsia Cup Cycling: Flannery Competes In Guildford GP Arnold Concludes Competing In Dairyland Tour […]

Brent Smith was back in action at the USTA National Training Center in Florida, playing the 2023 ATA National Adult Age Group Championships. In the mixed 55 & over singles final, Smith went down to Antonio Giorgetti, in straight sets 6-0, 6-0. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results: […]

During July, Bernews posted numerous videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included the Motorfest 441 event, Bermuda’s team at the Island Games opening ceremony, Bermuda U23 team defeating Froya at the Island Games, Northshore Medical’s 10th anniversary, Bermuda women’s […]

Somerset Cricket Club and St. George’s Cricket Club announced who will represent their respective clubs at the upcoming annual Cup Match Classic, with the highly anticipated event set to be hosted in St. George’s on August 3rd and 4th. Somerset Cricket Club Jordan DeSilva – Captain Terryn Fray – Vice Captain Tre Manders Kamau Leverock […]

News that the Bermuda U19 rugby team returning home with medals, Brianna Benevides and Aaliyah Lee earned Butterfield scholarships, Dayla Richards and D’wzjhane’ Smith received scholarships, and D.S Malachi Dates and Riley Morbey earned PwC scholarships were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, a visitor to […]

The “Unleashing Your Inner Uniqueness” Workshop will be held on Saturday, October 28 at the Willowbank Resort. A spokesperson said, “We are excited to announce the highly anticipated “Unleashing Your Inner Uniqueness” Workshop, taking place on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the picturesque Willowbank Resort in Bermuda. This transformative event, hosted by the renowned speaker […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda has been named as one of Barbie’s six ultra-luxury summer destinations by Forbes magazine to mark the release of the movie which pays homage to the iconic doll’s long-lasting legacy. The Greta-Gerwig-directed film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken, has raked in $337 million globally at […]

Sunday, July 30 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, slight chance of an afternoon shower, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at […]

CONCACAF has confirmed the match schedule and the host venues for the 2023 CONCACAF Women’s Under 17 Qualifiers. The 2024 Women’s Under 17 Championship qualifying competition will be played between August 25th – September 2nd, 2023, in Curacao, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Jamaica. Bermuda was drawn in Group F and will be playing at […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Reggie Lambe was named the Supporters’ Man of the Match in Braintree Town’s 1-0 defeat against his former club Ipswich Town in a pre-season friendly yesterday [July 28]. Lambe made six appearances for Ipswich between 2009 and 2011. “For the first time, your Supporters’ Player of the Match for his performance […]

The Bermuda Football Association has announced the final Under-15 boys’ team selected to represent Bermuda at the 2023 Concacaf Under-15 Championship in Curacao. A spokesperson said, “With less than two weeks until the fourth edition of the Concacaf Under-15 Boys Championship competition, Bermuda Under-15 Boy’s National Team head coach Vashun Blanchette has named the 18 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxing has grown tremendously in recent years through the exploits of Nikki Bascome, Andre Lambe and Tyler Christopher, but the island has a long history of producing professional fighters. Clarence Hill, who won the bronze medal in the heavyweight division at the Olympic Games in Montreal in 1976, Troy Darrell, […]

The police have confirmed the sad news that a man has died following a collision in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:17pm on Friday 28 July, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on Middle Road Warwick, near the entrance to Belmont Hills Golf Course. […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, July 29th. On Saturday the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship, the NACC Vega cement carrier and the Grazyna Gesicka LNG tanker are expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship and the Oleander container ship […]

Brent Smith was back in action at the USTA National Training Center in Florida, playing the 2023 ATA National Adult Age Group Championships. In the mixed 55 & over doubles final, Smith teamed up with Deidre Parker and the pair went down to the number one seeds Jamaine, and Mark Chisholm 6-3, 6-4. Related Stories […]

The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] announced the appointment of Jennifer Phillips as the Executive Director and Eve Godet Thomas as the Director of Exhibitions. In an update sent out via email, outgoing Executive Director, Peter Lapsley said, “Dear BNG Community, Over the past five years I have had the honour of working for a tremendous organisation […]

The two pedestrians, who are both visitors to the island, who were injured in a collision on Front Street, have both been discharged from the hospital, as has the local rider who was also involved in the collision. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that after receiving medical treatment, the visiting […]

A number of electronic items were stolen in a burglary early this morning [July 28] at the CPR Cell Phone Repair store in Hamilton. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5am Friday, 28th July 2023, a reported burglary occurred at the CPR Cell Phone Repair store on Reid Street, in the City of Hamilton. “Initial information […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 28] include acting appointments. Acting Appointment :- Ministry For Tourism And Cabinet Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0646/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 28 July 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Cabinet Office Ministry For Tourism And Cabinet Mr. Roger […]

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 New York Times has featured Tsilala Brock in a review of a performance of ‘Blues for an Alabama Sky,’ in which the Bermudian actress plays the role of ‘Angel.’ The New York Times website said, “Suddenly, out of the darkness, came one of the most thrilling sounds an audience can make: a collective gasp. […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced an official partnership with local sports app, OnTrack as the official ticketing partner for the 2023 Bermuda Premier League [BPL] and the ICC Americas Men’s T20 World Cup [2024] Regional Final. A spokesperson said, “The inaugural year of the BPL will be held from September 6th to 10th followed […]

Saturday, July 29 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, chance 1 or 2 showers, mainly early on, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]

The Bermuda International Pool League had a “phenomenal season with 10 Sports Clubs, 14 teams and 120 players represented.” A spokesperson said, “BAA Rhinos were crowned National Champions after winning ‘all but one’ of their matches. The BAA Rhinos were represented by Gary Bascome, Aaron Bean, Steven Bremar, Hilton Brown, Pam Quadroy and Earlwin ‘Bootise’ Wolffe. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda midfielder Roger Lee has rejoined English non-league side Rugby Town. “Happy to have signed for Rugby Town for the upcoming season,” Lee wrote on Instagram. “Let’s work.” The 32-year-old, who joins the Warwickshire-based outfit from Southern League Premier Central team Barwel, previously played for Rugby Town in 2015. Rugby Town […]

The City of Hamilton today recognized the 107th birthday of former Corporation of Hamilton employee Mr. Lefroy Brownlow St. Claire Place. A spokesperson said, “Born during the middle of World War I on July 24, 1916, Mr. Place worked for the Corporation for over 30 years – retiring when he was 80 years old! “During […]

The Ministry of Public Works released road traffic notices for an emergency lane closure on North Shore Road near Shelly Bay Beach from today [July 28] through Wednesday, August 2 and an emergency road section closure on Middle Road at the North Shore Road junction in Flatts from Monday, July 31 through Wednesday, August 2. For […]

The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey League season continued with a double-header taking place and producing a total of 32 goals at the PCC Hockey Rink. Warwick Waves 6 Tuckers Town Tropics 5 In the opener the Warwick Waves needed a Shoot-Out Goal to edge the Tuckers Town Tropics 6 – 5. The Warwick Waves got […]

Bermuda’s swimmers continued competing in the 2023 World Championships in Japan. Madelyn Moore competed in the women’s 100m freestyle preliminaries where she finished 5th in Heat 5 and 35th overall touching the wall in a time of 58.01. Jack Harvey was in action competing in the men’s 200m backstroke where his time of 2:04.52 saw […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack will test himself against overseas competition in the MotoAmerica Junior Cup at the Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota this weekend. The 17-year-old, representing Texas-based team A.I.R Onze Moto Racing, debuted in the competition at the Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, in May. Cumbermack, who will […]

Dage Minors, Erica Hawley, Tyler Smith, Liam Flannery, Jessica Lewis, Jyire Mitchell, David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Yushae DeSilva-Andrade, Jediah Cumbermack and Nicholas Pilgrim all received funding as part of the Government’s elite athletes award programme. Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Owen Darrell said, “As the Minister responsible for Sport, I have made it a […]

The Bermuda Triangle Cup football tournament got underway at the National Sports Center with a double-header. In the opener, the Under 17 National Academy defeated the G Ball Academy 3 – 1, and then Charlotte FC Academy defeated the Under 15 National Academy 3 – 1. Related Stories IDA Bermuda To Play In Northern Ireland […]

Bermuda continued competing at the ITF/COTECC Under 12 Team Competition in the Dominican Republic. In their third match, the Bermuda team won 3 – 0 against the Dominican Republic Two Team. Hassan Khan went out first and he defeated his opponent 6-3, 6-2 to give Bermuda a 1 – 0 lead. Raul Maldonaldo doubled the […]

Saying the aim was to “address the feedback,” the owners of the Fairmont Southampton said they have “succeeded in reconfiguring the site plan to address the concerns,” and submitted a new application in which the maximum height of buildings was reduced from 6 storeys to 4 storeys, the number of proposed new units was reduced […]

[Opinion column written by PLP Deputy Party Chair Lauren Hayward Bell] In response to the recent Op-Ed by Opposition Senator Douglas DeCouto, I feel compelled to address some of the misconceptions and criticisms he has raised about the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] Government’s handling of Bermuda’s economy and finances. Senator DeCouto questions why, if the […]

17 young women celebrated their completion of the She Leads: A Real-World Readiness Programme with invited guests at a special reception at BHS. A spokesperson said, “Students from BHS, The Berkeley Institute, Bermuda Institute, CedarBridge Academy, and Somersfield shared their insights after spending a week together, learning how to create meaningful, happy and successful careers […]