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The police have now confirmed the death of 69-year-old American visitor Duane Presti, which sadly marks the 8th road traffic fatality this year and the third in the past few days. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 69-year-old American visitor Duane Presti, Bermuda’s eighth road fatality […]

The United Kingdom’s Black Writers’ Guild has launched Mary Prince Memorial Award, which is being offered to “a writer of African or African Caribbean heritage living in Britain and in need of financial support to finish a literary work of any genre.” The award registration form says, “This is a grant for a writer of […]

The ‘Fashion Flair’ event was held by the CedarBridge Academy Fashion and Textile students, along with their teacher Mrs. Golda DeMattos. A spokesperson said, “Mrs. DeMattos described the event as being designed to pique her pupils’ interest in fashion design while also exposing them to numerous occupations in the field of fashion and textiles. “Fashion Flair […]

The Bermuda Olympic Association hosted its Annual General Meeting recently, which saw Brenda Dale re-elected to the First Vice President position unopposed, Tom Clarke elected to the Second Vice President position, with Aaron Smith, Mia Bean, and Melissa Looby all elected to the committee. Current Bermuda Olympic Association Executive Committee Peter Dunne – President Brenda […]

Faith Looby, Siena Walters, Mark Lewis, Isaiah Hayward, and Michaela Antoinette won their respective categories in the ‘Bermuda Is Worth Protecting’ Art Contest. A spokesperson said, “Last month, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP], Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS], and Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] launched a competition that asked Bermuda residents to submit digital artwork […]

As part of the next steps for Bermuda’s Integrated Resource Plan [IRP], the Regulatory Authority [RA], is “exploring new sources of clean energy in the form of an offshore wind farm and is inviting the public to hear about the preliminary results prior to making a decision.” Nigel Burgess, Acting Chief Executive at the RA […]

AIRCARE Ltd. announced a summer sale on indoor air quality products that will run until July 31, 2023. AIRCARE General Manager Brendan Stones said, “The products are available from the AIRCARE Parts Department at 25 Serpentine Road, Pembroke. “There are several products on sale that can purify indoor air in spaces ranging from 200 square […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference regarding the upcoming National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend. Superintendent Sean Field-Lament said, “With the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend almost upon us, the public can look forward to a host of social events, including carnival type activity starting Thursday, 15th June 2023 and ending on National […]

The Ministry of Public Works is informing motorists that the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon will take place on Saturday [June 17] between the hours of 10.30am and 1.00pm and the following roads will be closed to all vehicular traffic. A Government spokesperson said, “Commencing on Cooper’s Island Road at Clearwater Beach parking lot heading towards […]

At its most recent board meeting, Grainne Richmond was unanimously elected to join the Bermuda Business Development Agency’s [BDA] board of directors. A spokesperson said, “Mrs. Richmond will take over as Audit and Risk Committee Chair from Fiona Beck, who rotated off the board effective March 31, having completed her prescribed term.” Michael Hanson, BDA […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 14] include acting appointments, assents and notice of intended marriage. Permanent Secretary Mr. Randolph Rochester For The Ministry Of Transport Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0511/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 14 June 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Permanent Secretary […]

Thursday, June 15 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, then showers approach overnight, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 91%. Sunrise will be […]

St. David’s Historical Society will be celebrating Onion Day at Carter House this Saturday [June 17] from 12.00pm to 3.00pm. The event poster says, “Gary’s fish chowder – food fit for the gods – drinks, and sitting off St David’s style. “Lindy Thatcher will entertain with her ukulele, performing ‘Onions, Onions Ho Ho Ho.’ Onion […]

The Vasco da Gama Club and the Vasco Youth Program announced that Coach Leo Burgess will be joining Vasco, and the Club will return to First Division football. A spokesperson said, “The Vasco da Gama Club and the Vasco Youth Program are pleased to announce that Coach Leo Burgess will be joining the Vasco football […]

The Bermuda Archives held an open house event on Friday, June 9th celebrating International Archives Day. “The event was met with great enthusiasm from the public who explored the invaluable historical treasures preserved within the Archives,” said Ms. Joanne Brangman, Director of the Bermuda National Library and Archives. “We were thrilled to witness the community’s […]

The Ministry of Health provided an update on the development of an Adult Mental Health Integrated Care Pathway, one of the universal health coverage initiatives that is currently underway. A spokesperson said, “Integrated care pathways are multidisciplinary approaches that detail the essential care steps for people with specific needs, in this case, adults experiencing mental […]

The King’s Birthday Parade will take place on Saturday morning [June 17] along Front Street, Hamilton. A Government spokesperson said, “Events get underway at 10.30 a.m., and the public should note that there will be traffic restrictions in place starting early Saturday morning. All are welcome to attend the parade, which for the first time […]

As a part of its 125th anniversary celebrations, the Berkeley Educational Society held their ‘Dress Code Runway Show’ — a Tea, Hat, and Fashion show fundraiser — on Sunday [June 11]. Maxine Esdaille, Chair of the Planning Committee, previously said, “The idea behind this event is to recognize and celebrate Berkeley’s contribution, through its students […]

RenaissanceRe Holdings is celebrating its 30th anniversary today. The Company was founded in Bermuda in 1993 as an underwriter of property catastrophe and specialty reinsurance and has evolved into a leading global property, casualty and specialty reinsurer with platforms in seven countries and $9.2B in gross written premium in 2022. Kevin J. O’Donnell, President and Chief […]

[Written by CedarBridge S4 student Nathan Wilson] Students from CedarBridge Academy recently participated in a two-day math tutorial aimed to assist them better comprehend the International General Certificate of Secondary Education [IGCSE] mathematics exam. The classes were designed so that students could concentrate on areas that needed improvement while receiving personalized attention from their teachers […]

A plannng application has been submitted to convert the old Post Office building in St David’s into a Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard Substation. The plannng application said, “We are writing on behalf of our client The Government of Bermuda, relating to their application for the proposed Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard Substation located at #103 St. […]

Howden, the international insurance broker, today announces the appointment of three hires in London and Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “All three joined in May 2023 and are part of a wider strategy to meet increased client demand for specialist Casualty solutions in these respective markets. “In London, Chris Harris joins Howden’s growing US Liability team […]

The Dandy Stars defeated the St. George’s Lady Colts 3 – 1 at the BAA Field, with all four goals scored within the first 25 minutes of the match. The Dandy Stars took the lead in the 17th minute, the St. George’s Lady Colts equalized one minute later when substitute Stacy Babb found the back […]

The 2023 Tulsa Tough Stage Race continued in Oklahoma, with Conor White competing in the McElroy River Parks Criterium, which is home of the infamous Cry Baby Hill; a grueling course which tests even the fittest racers. White finished 53rd clocking a time of 1:19:09, 1 minute and 17 seconds behind the Stage Winner Samuel Boardman. […]

No Overseas Territory has “formally raised the idea of formal representation in this House and we do not plan on making assessment on UK parliamentary representation for Overseas Territories,” British MP David Rutley said. During the British Parliament’s session on June 12th, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kendra L. Earls is stepping down as the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art education officer after four years of helping inspire others to explore their creativity through art. Ms Earls, who leaves the island after 20 years later this month, believes she achieved her aim of helping people of all ages […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a smiley emoji with Bermuda flag and rainbow accents in a nod to Pride Month. 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 […]

Aspen Insurance Holdings has appointed John Welch as Chief Underwriting Officer, Reinsurance, starting on June 26. A spokesperson said, “John brings over 30 years of global experience in reinsurance, including executive roles across global players. He was most recently Chief Executive, Domestic Markets at AXA XL Re, where he led local reinsurance underwriting teams around the […]

The second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with KBRA, will be held later this month. A spokesperson said, “With the effects of climate change ever more apparent, the stage is set for global experts to devise climate risk solutions at the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, […]

Support Public Schools [SPS.bm] is distributing over $30,000 worth of new school supplies to public primary schools across the Island. A spokesperson said, “Celebrating their fifth year running in 2023, on June 13th, Support Public Schools [SPS.bm] is today distributing over $30,000 worth of new school supplies to public primary schools across the Island. “For […]

In celebration of World Oceans Day, Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] hosted a number of events, including an art show at the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA]. A spokesperson previously said, “KBB’s Oceans Art Show opened on Thursday June 8th [World Oceans Day] and runs to Friday June 16th. “The show features the work of local artists […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 13] include notification of planning applications registered and public notification. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on June 13, 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0505/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 13 June 2023 The applications shown below are […]

Wednesday, June 14 is expected to see a few morning showers, brighter afternoon skies, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 91%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am and […]

After yet another weekend of Bermuda Premier and First Division Cricket, we saw the introduction of the Women’s Division, as well as Bermuda Cricketers overseas, and we take a look at the top performers. Joshua Gilbert playing for Somerset Bridge was the top scorer with a knock of 99 not out, Delray Rawlins from Bailey’s […]

Chare Smith and his Uphill Castle Cricket Club teammates defeated Wedmore Cricket Club by 176 runs. Batting first Uphill Castle scored 357/3 in their allotted 45 overs, F Churchward was the top scorer with 160 not out, J Burgess was the pick of the Wedmore bowlers with figures of 9-0-74-2. In reply, Wedmore was bowled […]

A promotions course continued to test the mettle of Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers over the weekend as each of the group aims to earn their first stripe. A spokesperson said, “The Potential Junior Non-Commissioned Officers cadre runs for about six months and allows a Private to move up in rank to Lance Corporal. “It is […]

David Thomas collected a $500 gift voucher that his family won in the Basics Insights giveaway contest. A Government spokesperson said, “Basics Insights, a free text messaging service sponsored by the Department of Education, is a prime method of reminding parents about The Basics Principles. These principles are five fun, simple and powerful ways for […]

The Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Bankers’ Association and Ageing and Disability Services “continue to remind the public to be vigilant when receiving unsolicited telephone calls, text messages or emails, which may be used to commit fraud, particularly targeting seniors.” A spokesperson said, “In recent weeks BPS investigating officers have received multiple reports of residents being […]

There will be “no through traffic at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital from Point Finger Road to Berry Hill Road from 8am to 4pm on Saturday [June 17],” BHB announced today. A spokesperson said, “All people needing to access services in the Acute Care Wing should enter the hospital campus from Point Finger Road and […]

Desmond Crockwell thanked everyone who supported the Gombey Celebration on Saturday [June 10], noting that they “saw community members from all walks of life come together to promote peace, love, unity and anti-violence.” Desmond Crockwell said, “On behalf of YouthVision Promotions, I would like to thank everyone who came out to support our Gombey Celebration […]

BELCO announced the winners of a prize draw for $500 and $250 BELCO gift certificates for customers who have switched from paper billing to e-billing, with Dawnette Bell winning the $500 gift certificate, while Latisha Perenchief-Leader won the $250 gift certificate. A spokesperson said, “The ebilling prize draw ran through the month of May encouraging customers to […]

“I commend the dedication and commitment shown by the participants in acquiring these valuable skills,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch, following last week’s arboriculture and horticulture training course at the Botanical Gardens. A Government spokesperson said, “The Skills Development Programme [SDP] organised the week-long course and equipped participants with valuable knowledge and […]

On Friday [June 16], Francis Patton Primary School will be hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk in honour of Florence Sharpe, who will be retiring at the end of June. A spokesperson said, “This is event concludes the week long celebrations at the school for the well-loved educator. Mrs. Sharpe first began teaching at Francis Patton Primary […]

The Bermuda Red Cross, in partnership with QBE Foundation, is inviting the general community to attend a presentation on “Climate Change and Bermuda” by Dr. Mark Guishard at the following Town Hall meeting venues. Date: Thursday, 6 July 2023 Location: St. Paul’s AME Church Hall [Central] Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm Presentation & Refreshments Date: Thursday, 13 July […]

Saying that it is “no longer financially feasible for us to continue operating,” Xtreme Sports Fun Zone in St David’s will permanently close its doors on September 3rd, with the company noting that “the closure of Fun Zone will not affect the operations of Xtreme Sports Ltd., which consists of rentals, team building and event management. […]

The decision by Britain to block Bermuda’s Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022 was the topic of recent discussion in UK Parliament. In September 2023, Bermuda’s UK appointed Governor declined to provide assent to the Cannabis Licensing Bill, which in effect, blocked Bermuda’s ability to implement the legislation which passed in the House of Assembly. During the British Parliament’s […]

Fountain Health, together with Dr Emma Robinson, is raising awareness about infertility during World Infertility Awareness Month [WIAM], recognized every June. A spokesperson said, “Fountain Health, together with Dr Emma Robinson, OBGYN, seeks to raise awareness about infertility during World Infertility Awareness Month, recognized every June. Infertility is when a couple do not conceive after […]

Eighteen swimmers will arrive in Nassau, Bahamas on Wednesday [June 14] to compete in the Bahamas National Swimming Championships, which will take place from June 15th through June 18th. A spokesperson said, “This event replaces the annual CCCAN Swimming Championships the Bermuda National Team typically participate in. The team will be led by National Coaches, Ben […]

The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] announced that CG Insurance has returned for a second year as the title sponsor for the upcoming National Road Championship Series. At CG, we are committed to building healthy, active lifestyles by uniting people together in sport. We believe in the importance of the BBA’s vision to develop talent to […]

The 2023 Tulsa Tough Stage Race got underway with Bermudian cyclist Conor White competing in the FC Tulsa Arts Criterium in Oklahoma. White crossed the line clocking a time of 1:07:37; finishing 40th in the race, 0:00:15 behind the Stage Winner Danny Summerhill. Related Stories CG Insurance Cycling Series To Take Place Flannery Competes In […]