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Arman Newton concluded represented Bermuda at this year’s Optimist Junior Golf Championship at Doral, Florida. Newton completed the third round on the Blue Monster course in the 14 – 15 boys division and carded a third round of 79, finishing 31-over par for the tournament. Newton had 1 birdie, 11 pars, 3 bogeys, 2 double […]

T’aja Williams, Vidya Cannonier-Watson, Ravi Cannonier-Watson, Myles Smith, Honor Minors, Onuri Smith, Ava Moreno, Eden Furbert, and Naysaa Tucker all earned 2023 National Dance Foundation scholarships and awards. A spokesperson said, “This year’s National Dance Foundation Fund Scholarship Presentation 2023 took place on Tuesday, July 25th in the Bermudez Room at O’Hara House AXA/XL. In […]

Members of the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda met to deliberate over the proposed MOU intended to bring the organization back to engagement with the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Program and “declined to ratify the MOU.” Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda: A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, July 18th, Members of the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda met to deliberate […]

[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda’s young entrepreneurs gathered on the lawn of City Hall last Friday to promote their businesses to the public. The BEDC’s Summer Student Entrepreneur Program [SSEP] helps young entrepreneurs bring their passions to life with some coaching and cash. The launch event allowed the teens to showcase their products and services. […]

Bermuda Rugby U19 team returned from Kingston, Jamaica recently after a successful campaign at the 2023 Rugby Americas North [RAN] Men’s U19 Tournament, held at the University of West Indies’ Mona Bowl. A spokesperson said, “Sporting their well-earned hardware, players were greeted at Bermuda L.F. Wade Airport by Senator Lindsey Simmons and Maceo Dill, Sports Development […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [July 27] with the list indicating that there are sixteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 16 runs cancelled this morning, 39 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey League season continued with a double-header taking place and producing a total of 29 goals at the PCC Hockey Rink. Southampton Sailors 9 St David’s Islanders 7 In the opener the Southampton Sailors defeated the St David’s Islanders 9 – 7. Ryan Wilson scored a hat-trick to lead the Southampton […]

Beginning on September 1, Clarien will be adjusting its Bermuda dollar base lending rate and the bank’s USD Prime base lending rate. A spokesperson said, “Commencing September 1, 2023, Clarien will be adjusting its Bermuda Dollar base lending rate and the bank’s USD Prime base lending rate by a quarter of a percentage point [0.25%]. This change follows […]

Participants in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award are traveling to Tobago to take part in an Adventurous Journey and Residential Project. A spokesperson said, “The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Bermuda [the Award] is pleased to confirm the following Silver and Gold Level Award participants are traveling to Tobago to take part in a four-day, 3-night […]

Bermuda’s swimmers continued competing in the 2023 World Championships in Japan. Emma Harvey competed in the women’s 50m backstroke preliminaries with her time of 28.79 resulting in her finishing 31st overall. Benedict Parfit was also in action competing in the men’s 100m freestyle where he finished 78th overall clocking a time of 52.63. Related Stories […]

Bermuda continued competing at the ITF/COTECC Under 12 Team Competition in the Dominican Republic. In their second match, the Bermuda team lost 3 – 0 to the Dominican Republic One Team. Manuel Maldonaldo took to the court first, dropping a 6-1, 6-0 decision. He was followed by Hassan Khan, who lost 6-0, 6-0. In doubles […]

Skyport announced the appointment of three new leadership team members: Jaime Dawson, Nikki Fagan, and Mikkel Harris. A spokesperson said, “Skyport, operators of the L.F. Wade International Airport dedicated to providing world-class services and continuously improving its operations, announced the strategic appointment of three new leadership team members today. “Jaime Dawson, an accomplished HR professional […]

BermudAir — which plans to operate “short, convenient all-business class flights between Bermuda and the US East Coast” — has received approval from the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] and has been granted its Air Operating Certificate [AOC] and “service is planned to begin later this summer, subject to the pending US regulatory approval.” A […]

The 100 Women of Finance in Bermuda successfully hosted a Seaside Discussion & Networking Breakfast last week, which was an empowering event highlighting women’s achievements in the finance sector. A spokesperson said, “Attendees had the privilege of gaining invaluable insights and experiences from esteemed finance professional, Sinead Donovan. “The exclusive event, which took place at […]

Conor White and Nicholas Narraway competed in the Intelligentsia Cup in West Dundee, Illinois. Competing in the Men’s Pro/1/2 Elite Division, Narraway finished 17th, while White finished 27th. Related Stories Cycling: Flannery Competes In Guildford GP Arnold Concludes Competing In Dairyland Tour Arnold Competes In Tour Of America’s Dairyland Horsfield Competes At Whistler Canada Cup […]

PwC was awarded the 2023 Digital Innovation of the Year Award at the 12th annual International Accounting Forum & Awards in London, June 29, for its suite of AI services in support of its global auditors. A spokesperson said, “PwC’s award submission, entitled: “Next generation AI services for the next generation auditor,” focuses on PwC’s […]

The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Senior Men’s National Select Team will be competing in the Dominican Republic for a series of games this week against club teams in the city of Santiago. With the FIBA AmeriCup Tournament being cancelled in May, the tour allows the coaching staff to take a look at up and coming talent […]

Thursday, July 27 is expected to see long sunny periods, chance of a passing shower, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.30am […]

Daniel Augustus was back in action competing on the APGA Tour at the Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville, Kentucky. After two rounds, Augustus finished T18th at 6-over par. In his first round, he shot 2-under par 70, which included 4 birdies, 12 pars, and 2 bogey’s. The second round saw Augustus shoot 8-over 78. This […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells continued his impressive pre-season form with a goal against Exeter City in a 4-0 win at the Sky Bet Championship side’s High Performance Centre yesterday [July 25]. Wells, who scored four against League Two team Newport County last week, struck in the second half after dispossessing Exeter midfielder Ryan […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that “wall works are taking place on Trimingham Road along the sidewalk just south of Crow Lane roundabout on the crest of this hill.” A Government spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised to use caution as they travel pass the wall work site on Trimingham Road, Paget Parish. “Road warning […]

Brent Smith is at the USTA National Training Center in Florida, playing the 2023 ATA National Adult Age Group Championships. Smith — playing in the men’s 55 & over singles age group division — defeated the number 2 seed Manon Boone 6-4, 6-4. In the mixed 55 & over doubles, Smith teamed up with Deidre […]

Bermuda began competing at the ITF/COTECC Under 12 Team Competition in the Dominican Republic, winning their opener. In their opening match, Bermuda defeated number two seeded Puerto Rico 2 – 1. Hasan Khan was up first and, in a tightly contested match, he defeated his opponent 6-1, 7-5. Next up was Raul Maldonaldo; Puerto Rico […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Somerset vs St. George’s Cup Match graphic. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both […]

Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert recently held a meeting with representatives of Air Canada at their Headquarters in Montreal. A Government spokesperson said, “The meeting provided an opportunity to engage with Air Canada representatives and discuss matters regarding the airline’s Bermuda operations.” Minister Furbert stated, “The primary focus was to assess the priorities for Air […]

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will be sponsoring the 2023 Cup Match Classic. Tim Morrison, General Manager of Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, said, “We are proud to be continuing our relationship with the Cup Match Classic. Hamilton Princess first became involved in 2022 at Somerset Cricket Club, and this year we are delighted for our return […]

The Bermuda Police Service, “working in partnership with the management of St. George’s Cricket Club, the Bermuda Reserve Police, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, St. John’s Ambulance and other stakeholders, will have a strong presence at the venue on both days, to ensure that a safe environment is promoted for all,” the police said today. Speaking […]

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is inviting the community to come and cheer on our young people as they take part in the annual Mini-Cup Match on Thursday [July 27]. A Government spokesperson said, “Happening at the Devonshire Recreation Club, and featuring Government’s Summer Day Camp [SDC] students, Mini-Cup Match is aimed at […]

Wednesday, July 26 is expected to be generally sunny despite a few passing showers, 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 SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6.29am and […]

A local support group for people diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, plans to expand its assistance to the community next month. A spokesperson said, “Pamela Shailer started the Bermuda Multiple Myeloma United Support Group in 2015 after someone newly diagnosed with the illness approached her for advice and support. “Mrs Shailer […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour has released the Economic Development Strategy’s Strategic Priority Three: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development. A Government spokesperson said, “Strategic Priority Three aims to encourage economic growth for Bermuda’s local micro, small and medium-sized businesses and to facilitate the development and sustainability of a thriving world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bermuda. […]

Troops from Bermuda are strengthening partnerships while they train with other countries during TRADEWINDS23 in Guyana. A spokesperson said, “Dozens of Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have been joined by members of the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment, the Suriname National Army and the Jamaica Defence Force in exercises at Camp Seweyo. “Information about weapons systems […]

With the Cup Match holiday just over a week away, the Bermuda Government presented a $50,000 cheque to St. George’s Cricket Club “to help offset the considerable cost of hosting Bermuda’s premiere sporting event.” In presenting the cheque, Premier David Burt said, “As the Cup Match holiday draws closer, it is my pleasure to be […]

A visitor to the island met iconic Bermudian cricket player Dwayne Leverock and shared the story of the unexpected encounter on social media. The heartwarming tale – which ends with the author calling Bermuda’s people “absolute legends” – went viral, earning more than 220,000 views and over 1,700 likes on Twitter. In a post on […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock has described the DaRock Elite Academy’s tour to Scotland as “dreamlike” after training at the home of Scottish giants Rangers and testing themselves against local opposition. Leverock has taken a group of under-15 players from his academy to Scotland for ten days, playing matches and training at top-class facilities […]

CariGenetics — in partnership with The 2 Frontiers Project and BIOS — led and funded a local study that could help save coral reefs around the world which are being affected by climate change. A spokesperson said, “Since its launch last October, CariGenetics continues to conduct ground-breaking research which will have a positive impact, not […]

CG Insurance launched their Summer Internship Programme earlier this summer, with Chiara Pesci, Sam Morris, Jya Ratteray-Smith and Casey Morris working in the CG Insurance Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “CG Insurance is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Summer Internship Programme earlier this summer. Building upon the success of previous years, this year’s programme […]

Artist Larussy Romero is presenting her ‘Universe Summer Collection’ at the Bermuda Society of Arts until August 15. A spokesperson said, “Larussy Romero, born in the Dominican Republic, raised in Bermuda, emerges as a captivating artist who seeks to explore God through her abstract paintings. With an innate talent for capturing the essence of spirituality […]

A cruise ship “sighted a suspected oil barrel adrift in Murrays Anchorage” and it was safely recovered from the water. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 17th July, 11:40am – Bermuda Radio was notified by the inbound cruise ship Vision of the Seas, that they had sighted a suspected oil barrel adrift in […]

Butterfield has awarded its annual scholarships, with Brianna Benevides earning the $30,000 Sir Harry D. Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship, while Aaliyah Lee received the $25,000 Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship for Employees’ Children. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield has awarded its annual scholarships to five promising students, including two talented Bermudians, Brianna Benevides and Aaliyah Lee, who will receive a […]

[Written by Erica Bassett] The Hamilton Rotary Interact Club has been totally engaged in service to the community this year. The incoming President was Nyesa Jones, Senior at The Berkeley Institute. Vice Presidents were Etienne Wolffe from Warwick Academy and Nia Rene Outerbridge from Mount St. Agnes. “They began their year with a full cadre […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda high jumper Sakari Famous will miss the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, in October-November as she continues her recovery from a back injury, and said she is “looking to have a great season next year.” Famous, who suffered a stress fracture in her lower back in February, has set […]

A father who encouraged his son to enlist in the Royal Bermuda Regiment recalled “good moments” as he watched the teenager take part in a recruit camp alongside him. Private Keneik Wallen, 38, signed up for the battalion’s July intake of rookie soldiers to gain experience and improve his fitness. A few days later, his 18-year-old […]

The incoming Hamilton Rotary Interact Club has voted in their new executive, who have met and submitted their goals for the year. A spokesperson said, “The 2023/24 Executive Board includes: Jack McDonnell [President] Youenn Pugi [Vice-President] Nia-René Outerbridge [Treasurer] Kayden Bolin [Secretary] Tre Simmons [Assistant Secretary] “Hamilton Rotary Interact Club is a Rotary-sponsored service club […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nicole Mitchell has achieved her mission of qualifying for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupo, New Zealand, next year. The Bermudian executed a superb race to finish fourth in the 40-44 women’s age group at the Ironman 70.3 Ohio in 5hr 9min 0sec on Sunday [July 23]. Mitchell, whose splits […]

Bermuda’s swimmers began competing at the 2023 World Championships in Japan. Emma Harvey competed in the women’s 100m backstroke. In heat four of the preliminaries, she touched the wall in a time of 1:03:14 to finish eighth in the event and 39th overall. Jack Harvey was in action in the men’s 100m backstroke preliminaries. He […]

The Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge will be held at the Training Centre in St David’s in March next year. Organised by Bermuda Gymnastics, the competition is from March 16 to 17, with male and female athletes judged under USA Gymnastics rules, all Xcel levels and levels 1 to 10. The entry deadline for gymnasts is […]

[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Dr. Emily Gail-Dill] During our ongoing canvassing on the doorsteps, we have listened to your concerns. As such, your Government has taken action on these issues. In the 2021 Throne Speech, the Government committed to enhancing CCTV. We have kept our promise to upgrade the island’s CCTV and this […]

Kaden Hopkins competed in the Grand Prix Cycliste De Doue En Anjou, the Yellow Race, organized by Doué Anjou Cyclisme in France. Hopkins competed in the Open Division finished 5th clocking a time of 2:44.41, Theo Leveque clocked a winning time of 2:43.45. Hopkins is building towards 10 day stage race, Tour of Guadeloupe, which […]

“The project to restore public access to Achilles Bay remains a priority and will be back on track as soon as possible,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister’s comments comes as the Ministry of Public Works updates the public on the status of a Government project to […]