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The Ministry of Public Works is informing the motoring public that Harrington Sound Road by Crest View Road will undergo trenching works from One Communication and a lane will be closed for motorists. A Government spokesperson said, “The works will commence on Thursday, July 20th, 2023 through Friday, July 21st, 2023. “Motorists when traveling will […]

Bermuda secured an impressive tally of 10 medals at the 2023 Island Games held in Guernsey, with the medal haul consisting of three medals in tennis, two in archery, two in golf, and one each in sailing, bowls, and football. It was a proud moment for Bermuda as the women’s football team claimed the gold […]

News that the 2023 Convex End-to-End presented five charities with a total of $215,000 in grants, 18 entrepreneurs graduated from the Enterprise Bermuda Program,  Bermuda’s athletes won ten medals at the Island Games in Guernsey, and Sancho Smith earned the KPMG Scholarship were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In […]

Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Firm of the Year at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2023 – the firm’s third major awards win in less than two months. A spokesperson said, “The annual awards, which took place yesterday evening at The Grand in London, recognise a law firm’s pre-eminence in key jurisdictions and […]

With the official Barbie movie set to be released later this month, Forbes has ranked the glamorous doll’s most likely vacation destinations, with Bermuda ranked first among them. A feature from Forbes said, The much anticipated Barbie movie releases on July 21, starring Margot Robbie as the protagonist Barbie, and is the creative phenomenon of […]

BOAT International recently partnered with the Bermuda Tourism Authority to host an unforgettable Captains’ Golf Retreat on the picturesque island of Bermuda. A report from BOAT said, “BOAT International recently partnered with the Bermuda Tourism Authority to host an unforgettable Captains’ Golf Retreat on the picturesque island of Bermuda. The event, held from 12 to […]

Flynn Watson-Brown was a member of the Baylor Men’s Swimming team that competed in the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association [NISCA] Swimming Championships. Watson-Brown led off the team as they reached High School All-Americans status clocking a time of 1:24.60 competing in the boys 200-yard freestyle relay. Related Stories 18 Swimmers To Compete In The […]

The North Street Worship Team from Hamilton recently participated in Salvation Army’s INPSPIRE Conference and Congress in Canada. The Salvation Army website said, “The event took place in Toronto, Ontario, and brought together thousands of Salvationists, employees and volunteers from across the territory. “Congress events kicked off with a welcome celebration at Toronto’s historic Massey […]

Police responded to a report of a “male seen floating in the waters off of North Shore, Devonshire” this evening [July 15] and an “investigation surrounding the circumstances of the man’s death has commenced.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:40pm on Saturday July 15th, police responded to a report of a male seen floating in […]

The November 2022 Labour Force Survey Report.indicates that Bermuda’s unemployment rate was recorded at 3.1%, youth unemployment rate was 11.1% and the median gross annual income from person’s primary job for the working population during the reference week was $65,725, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full […]

Three men were treated in hospital for “suspected stab wounds” following a “large disturbance on Somerset Road” early this morning [July 15]. A police spokesperson said, “At around 12.10am on Saturday, 15th July 2023, police received a report of a large disturbance on Somerset Road, Sandys, near Cambridge Road. “On police arrival at the scene, […]

Bermuda’s Nia Christopher scored for the Eagle FC team as they played to a 4-1 loss against North Carolina Courage. The North Carolina Courage club’s match report said, “The North Carolina Courage U23 team is headed to the USL-W League Final after a 4-1 semifinal win over Eagle SC Friday night at WakeMed Soccer Park’s […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda distance runner Sean Trott said he was thrilled to run a season best in the men’s half-marathon at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey. Trott finished twelfth in yesterday’s race [July 14] in a season-best time of 1hr 12min 40sec. His personal best came at the Island Games in the […]

“The BTA submitted its’ Year in Review, Annual Report 2022 in June 2023 and its Consolidated Financial Statements, year ending December 31, 2022 later in the same month,” Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning […]

The Government “will continue to invest in the inaugural graduates of the College Promise Programme” and “each of the thirteen graduating students will receive up to $7,500 for additional further education beyond their Bermuda College degrees,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking  in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 14] the Minister said, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Gavin Manders will retire from the NatWest International Island Games with an overall haul of 14 medals after winning two more in Guernsey. Manders, who is Bermuda’s most successful all time Island Games athlete, won bronze in the team event and men’s doubles. The 37-year-old, who fittingly carried the island’s flag at […]

The Bermuda Triathlon Associations Super Sprint Meet took place at the Clearwater Beach. Jamie Bedford clocked a winning time of 23.15, Karen Smith was second clocking 25.47, and Jens Drea crossed the line third with a time of 26.20. Sprint Series Results 23.15 Jamie Bedford 25.47 Karen Smith 26.20 Jens Drea 26.44 Gordon Smith 26.52 […]

Sunday, July 16 is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.23am and sunset will be […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that “from South Road, from Lover’s Lane continue past Stowe Hill and up until South Road Roundabout, will undergo sidewalk maintenance by the Parks Department and a lane will be closed for motorists. A Government spokesperson said, “The works will commence on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 from 6:30am until […]

Janhoi Bean Wilson and his Golcar Cricket Club 2nd XI teammates defeated Skelmanthorpe Cricket Club by 8 runs. Golcar was sent to bat, they would be bowled out for 156, L Aspeling was the top scorer with 25, Bean Wilson added 23 off 31 balls, which included 4 fours. A Dollive was the pick of […]

On Tuesday, July 18 at 2.00pm, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute ‘BUEI Silver Screens’ series will feature ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, July 18 at 2 pm, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute ‘BUEI Silver Screens’ series will feature ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ in the comfort of our spacious Tradewinds Auditorium. [Wheelchair […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised “that Suffering Lane in St. George’s will undergo landscaping work for overhanging tree trimming along the Five Forts Golf Course edge and the lane will be temporarily closed from Boundary Lane through to Khyber Pass.” A Government spokesperson said, “The work will commence on Monday, July 17th, 2023 through […]

Bernews’ latest Virtual Art Gallery features virtual wedding cakes crafted from various elements of Bermuda; from hibiscus flowers, frangipani flowers, treefrogs, Bermuda onions, fish, coral reefs and more, these over-the-top creations with unexpected ingredients showcase some of Bermuda’s flora and culture in cake form. This marks the 16th in a series of ‘Virtual Art Shows’ […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, July 15th. On Saturday the Carnival Venezia and the Liberty of the Seas cruise ships and the Ilede Molene cable layer are expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Rare footage has surfaced of a top-level heavyweight fight in Bermuda between Nino Valdes and Jimmy Walls almost 70 years ago. Cuban Valdes, one of the leading heavyweights of his era, faced American journeyman Walls on December 11, 1954, in front of 2,500 spectators at the King’s Stadium in Hamilton in […]

The Loren Group, a hotel and residences brand with the beautification of everyday living at its core, offering accommodations and residences, impeccable service and exclusive amenities, officially broke ground on their latest venture, The Loren at Turtle Cove, continuing their international expansion in Turks & Caicos. A spokesperson said, “The Loren Group, a hotel and […]

HSBC defeated the Police in the latest round of Backyard Cricket. HSBC scored 69/4 in their allotted 15 overs, Shannon Burgess was the top scorer with 30, Rohan Henry was the pick of the Police bowlers with figures of 3-0-8-1. In reply, Police scored 70/3, Jermaine Tucker was the top scorer with 35 not out, […]

SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Thomas Leonardo as Global Head of Accident & Health [A&H], effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Previously Senior Vice President and US Head of A&H, Mr Leonardo has served on SiriusPoint’s Executive Leadership Team since July 2022. His appointment to a global role follows the departure […]

The Highland Spring Junior Open Tennis Tournament 2023 came to a close today, with a number of young tennis players in action. A spokesperson said, “The Highland Spring Junior Open Tennis Tournament 2023 came to a close Friday, 14th July with Nadhira Durham taking the 18 & Under Singles title as she prepares for the […]

“Revenue was higher than budgeted, expenditure was lower than budgeted, and the deficit was smaller than budgeted,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [July 14] The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr Speaker, I rise today to provide this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda with […]

The proposed increase will be 4.1%, which “will raise the basic contributory pension from $1,107 to $1,152 per month and increase the maximum pension from $1,607 to $1,673 per month,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [July 14]. The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr Speaker, in […]

Bermuda Education Network [BEN] has formed a “community partnership with Somersfield Academy to provide reading support to public-school children with the Summer Learning Programme.” A spokesperson said, “The independent school has donated the space for three weeks for one-to-one reading tutoring, art enrichment, and outdoor play for 44 students at its campus in Devonshire. “The […]

Saturday, July 15 is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.22am and sunset will be at 8.27pm. […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [July 14], with the list indicating that there are forty bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 40 runs cancelled this morning, 36 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

A three vehicle collision – involving a motorcycle, minibus and car – occurred on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish today [July 14]. A police spokesperson said, “A three vehicle collision was reported on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish, near Panorama Drive, around 1:20pm today. Apparently a motorcycle, minibus and car were involved. “The rider […]

Digicel Bermuda was awarded the contract to upgrade the CCTV Network, the “upgrade is expected to take less than 25 weeks and the “247 new cameras include Facial and License Plate Recognition, PTZ [Pan/Tilt/Zoom], Multisensory, and Varifocal,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 14] the Minister […]

The City is “currently seeking creative and dynamic food and beverage offerings” to include in this year’s Taste of Bermuda food festival which will run from October 13 to 15. A spokesperson said, “The City is advising members of the public to save the date for Taste of Bermuda – Hamilton’s most delicious and fun […]

The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has released their 2020-2021 Audited Financial Statements. The ICO said, “On Friday, 14 July 2023, the Audited Financial Statements for the Office of the Information Commissioner for the year ended 31 March 2021 were tabled in the House of Assembly. “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez is pleased to announce that for […]

The 2023 Rugby Americas North [RAN] Men’s Under 19 Tournament continued at the University of West Indies’ Mona Bowl in Jamaica. Bermuda defeated the Cayman Islands by a score of 9 – 7, and then lost to USA South by a score of 35 – 0. Related Stories Rugby Union: Renegades And Teachers Win Women’s Rugby […]

Bermuda College Foundation has announced the renaming of the Bermuda College Circle to the BF&M Circle in recognition of BF&M’s ongoing generosity to the Foundation’s work in support of Bermuda College. Garry Madeiros, Chairman of the Foundation, said, “In 2022, BF&M announced a three-year unrestricted commitment to the Foundation totaling $75,000 [$25,000 per year] to […]

Bermuda’s Delray Rawlins has left Sussex “after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.” A BBC story says, “Bermuda all-rounder Delray Rawlins has left Sussex after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent. “The 25-year-old came through the club’s academy and made his first-class and List A debuts in 2017, with his first T20 appearance […]

The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey League season continued with a double-header taking place and producing a total of 33 goals at the PCC Hockey Rink. St. David’s Islanders 13 Southampton Sailors 8 In the opener, the St. David’s Islanders defeated the Southampton Sailors 13 – 8. The St. David’s Islanders got five goals from Doug […]

Campbell Patton and Adriana Penruddocke recently competed at the Olympic Test Event in Marseilles, France. Competing in the men’s dinghy fleet, after eight races, Patton is in 35th with 211 points. Penruddocke is in 30th in the women’s dinghy fleet with 180 points. Related Stories Bermuda Optimist Sailors Continue In Antigua Optimist Sailors Continue Competing […]

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] continues to celebrate Fidelis Insurance Group’s [Fidelis or the Company] IPO, which listed on the New York Stock Exchange [NYSE] on June 29, 2023. A spokesperson said, “The IPO was a testament to the incredible business community that Bermuda has fostered and demonstrated the ability of Bermudian companies to […]

Bermuda’s women’s football team recorded a 4-0 victory over Western Isles today [July 14] at the finals Island Games in Guernsey to claim a gold medal. They won in style, going undefeated the whole tournament and not conceding a single goal on the road to claim Bermuda’s first gold medal of these Games. We will […]

[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Leslie Robinson] Bermuda’s labour market is showing substantial growth under the strong economic leadership of the Progressive Labour Party Government, as reported in the recently released Labour Force Survey Report [November 2022]. Bermuda’s working population has returned to near pre-Covid levels, increasing from 33,496 in November 2020 to 35,438 […]

On Friday [July 14], in the House of Assembly, the Premier and Finance Minister David Burt “will continue reforms to provide more tax relief to aid and assist critical initiatives,” the Government said, adding that “the Customs Tariff Amendment [No.2] Bill will provide Customs duty relief for childcare centres and Community and Sports facilities looking […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda women’s football team are guaranteed to win either a silver or gold medal after beating the Isle of Man in the semi-finals of the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey today [July 13]. LeiLanni Nesbeth, the Bermuda forward, headed home the winner early in the second half to book […]

The City of Hamilton “reminds the public once again that the dumping of household trash which does not originate from within the City is illegal and violates the Waste Litter Control Act.” A spokesperson said, “The City also wishes to remind the public that, according to the Act, household trash does NOT include ‘furniture or […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda golfer Ebonie Cox leads the way heading into the final round of the women’s individual competition at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey. Cox carded a third-round score of 82 today to take her total to 234. She has a one-shot advantage over second-place Flora Keites of Jersey Bermuda’s […]