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Kaden Hopkins continued competing in the 44th edition of the Tour du Loiret-Souvenir Roland Gruber [National Elite]. Stage two was a 168.5 km Road race which saw Hopkins finish 15th clocking a time of 4:09:00. Hopkins finished 6 seconds behind the Stage Winner Anthony Chamerat-Du who clocked 4:08:54. Related Stories Hopkins Finishes 7th in Stage […]

Monday, May 15 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6:21am and sunset will be at 8:10pm. […]

Ki-Juan Minors concluded competing in the 2023 ESP Spring 5 International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors riding Sea Salt finished 3rd competing in the Warm Up Hunter Class, the pair would finish in the same position in the USHJA Hunter 3 Feet Class. The Bermudian equestrian and Sea Salt finished fourth competing in the […]

The Portuguese community is gathering today [May 14] in order to celebrate “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles] and you can tune in and watch live below. A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century, the festival sees procession move through Hamilton, with participants walking on a […]

Bermudian footballers Nathan Trott, Whitnae Duerr, and Zeiko Lewis were recently in action overseas. Nathan Trott The last time Nathan Trott’s Vejle Boldklub was promoted to the Superliga was in the shadow of Covid-19, and following a 1 – 1 draw, Trott and his teammates celebrated the return to the top league. Whitnae Duerr Whitnae […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board First Division season got underway at the Somerset Cricket Club, with Willow Cuts edging the Bermuda Under-19 team by 9 runs. Batting first, Willow Cuts were bowled out for 164, Antonio Darrell was the top scorer with 44, his runs came off 45 balls, he hit 6 fours and 1 six, […]

Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory has earned Colonial Athletic Association’s Third-Team All-CAA Doubles recognition. He plays for the University of North Carolina Wilmington and their report said, “Junior Drew Broadstreet [Summerfield, N.C.] and sophomore Trey Mallory [Southampton, Bermuda] garnered All-Conference honours for the first time. The pair collected Third-Team All-CAA Doubles recognition after compiling a […]

Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] announced the appointment of Quincy Hunt as the new senior men’s team head coach. PHC said, “Hunt obtained his B License coaching qualification in 2018 while volunteering in the youth program, Hunt’s appointment reemphasizes the continued development of the club’s coaches and dedication to their football program. “The PHC Executive and […]

[Updated: The police confirm the victim has died] Police responded to a “911 report of an unresponsive person lying in the roadway” in Hamilton parish, with the police saying the 30-year-old man “may have been the victim of a hit and run collision.” A spokesperson said, “At approximately 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 14th, 2023, […]

Hibiscus flowers, frangipani flowers, treefrogs, turtles, motor scooters, humpback whales, fish, and more are some of the items included in this Bermuda-inspired cupcake virtual art photo gallery for Mother’s Day, the latest installment of Bernews’ series of ‘Virtual Shows’. This marks the 14th in a series of ‘Virtual Art Shows’ by Bernews highlighting some of the […]

News that Renee Faulcon was named the BNA Nurse of the Year, Shiona Turini is serving as a stylist for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, Rowan Vickers appeared in the Silo TV series and Bermuda is Love us set to award $5,000 scholarship were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In […]

Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has appointed Craig Martindale as the Group’s new Chief Actuary, subject to the relevant regulatory consents. A spokesperson said, “Craig joined Hiscox in July 2009, and has held a number of senior roles across the business during his almost 15 years with the Group. He has been Group Head of […]

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced the following appointments within its specialty insurance business: Mark Gregory as Head of Global Markets and the hiring and appointment of Michael J. McKenna as Head of North America. The newly created leadership positions will report directly to Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS. “Mark and Mike are exceptional […]

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. reported an update on its leadership team along with its first quarter 2023 results. Leadership Update The company said, “The Company reported that its Board of Directors had named Patrick J. Haveron its sole Chief Executive Officer and Lawrence F. Metz was named Executive Vice Chairman while remaining as Group President. Mr. Haveron […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Athora Life Re Ltd. [Athora Re] [Bermuda] and Athora Ireland plc [Athora Ireland] [Ireland]. Both entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Athora Holding Ltd. [Athora] [Bermuda], the non-operating holding company of the group. The […]

Fortitude Re announced the opening of its Tokyo Representative Office and appointment of Hajime Kawafuji as its Chief Representative. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Kawafuji is a leader in the Japanese business community, with a broad range of investing and advisory experience across several industries. He joins Fortitude Re from global investment firm Carlyle, where he […]

A female motorcycle rider was injured in a collision in Devonshire this afternoon [May 13]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, Police and EMS personnel were dispatched to a reported two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motor car and a motorcycle at the junction of Palmetto Road and […]

Bermudian actress Andira Crichlow has made her debut in Netflix’s docudrama series Queen Cleopatra. Ms Crichlow is starring as Arsinoe, Cleopatra’s half-sister, who was taken as a prisoner of war to Rome after playing a role in conducting the siege of Alexandria. “Thanks to everyone involved,” Ms Crichlow wrote on Instagram. “Such an honour working […]

[Opinion column written by OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith] Last week, I read that the Minister of Education planned to drop the intention to move East end students to Whitney Institute Middle School. I was encouraged that the Minister finally listened to the voices of the PTSAs. On Friday morning, I tuned in to the […]

Sunday, May 14 is expected to see becoming mostly sunny after a possible early shower or two, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be […]

Kaden Hopkins began competing in the Tour du Loiret-Souvenir Roland Gruber in France. Stage one was a grueling 167.4km race, with Hopkins finishing 7th with the same time as the stage winner Damien Ridel who clocked 3:38:38. Related Stories Caitlin Conyers Competes In Tour Of The Gila White Competes In Sunny King Criterium Hopkins Begins […]

The North American, Central American, and Caribbean Athletics Association [NACAC] has released their latest outdoor rankings, with five Bermuda athletes listed. Bermuda has two on the list for the men’s half marathon, Lamont Marshall clocked a time of 1:09.22 during the International Race Weekend to have the 19th fastest time, while Tyler Butterfield has the 22nd fastest […]

Appleby has taken a 1 – 0 lead in the Bermuda Ball Hockey Play-off Series Final following their 4 – 2 win over Alexandra Mosher at the PCC hockey rink. Alexandra Mosher took the lead in the first period with a goal off the stick of JM Tremblay, but Appleby would level the match at […]

Sophie Coldwell won the World Triathlon Championship Series title in Yokohama, while Bermuda’s Erica Hawley clocked a time of 1:59:45 to finish 45th in the women’s elite field. The Bermudian triathlete finished in a time of 19:43 in the swim, before clocking a time of 1:02:00 on the bike, and recording a time of 36:24 on […]

The Whitney Institute Middle School won the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Girls Basketball Tournament. They capped off an undefeated season with a 23-16 victory over Mount Saint Agnes Academy. Kalila Daley led all scorers with 19 points and was named MVP for Whitney, while T’Mia Williams scored 10 for MSA and was named […]

“The Banks and Deposit Companies Act 1999 was recently amended [in section 60[2]], to enable the Minister of Finance to ‘regulate any commercial or operational business fee, charge or penalty’ applied by banks to their customers,” the Bermuda Monetary Authority said. A spokespeson said, “In this connection, the Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] is […]

Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce track and field team finished in second place out of nine competing teams at the 2023 NE10 Outdoor Championships at Southern New Hampshire. Junior Outerbridge finished as the runner-up in the men’s 3,000-meter Steeplechase clocking a time of 9:43.05. The men’s 4×800-meter relay team of Ryan Walker, Evan McNeice, […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting May 13th. On Saturday the Vision of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Liberty […]

Bermuda-headquartered Bacardí Rum announces the U.S. launch of its latest flavored rum expression, Mango Chile, which “captures the sweet and spicy flavors of the Mexican fruit snack in every bottle.” A spokesperson said, “After an incredibly successful launch in Mexico, the world’s most awarded rum brand will bring Mango Chile stateside for the very first […]

SiriusPoint Ltd. said they “acknowledged the decision by Daniel Loeb and certain affiliates to conclude discussions regarding a potential transaction to acquire the Company.” A spokesperson said, “Following public disclosure of Mr. Loeb’s interest in acquiring SiriusPoint on April 12, 2023, the Board formed a Special Committee, which included all non-executive directors of the Board excluding […]

May 12 saw 9,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $84,765.00 BD. 8,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 4.5% at $5.75 per share, while the other 1,700 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 4.6% at $22.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,125.00, up 0.72% […]

A car driver was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired after a collision this evening [May 12] in Warwick that resulted in the car flipping over. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 12th, 2023, police received a report of an overturned car near the junction of Frith Estate Road and […]

The 2023 Relay For Life event is getting underway at the National Sports Centre this evening [May 12], with the event serving to “raise awareness and funds to support access to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and support provided by Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre.” Related Stories People Urged To Support ‘Relay For Life’ Event […]

Earlier today, the City Board was sworn into office following Thursday’s municipal election. A spokesperson said, “Councillors Jenefer Brimmer, RoseAnne Edwards, and George Scott were successful in their bids for office, as well as newcomer Shawn Brown. “The successful residential Councillors joined their business representative Councillors, along with Mayor Gosling, whose seats were uncontested in […]

Yesterday [May 11], U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette met with Detective Constable McKeon Stevens of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] to congratulate him on his selection by the U.S. Consulate to attend a United States Secret Service training in Washington D.C. next week. The United States government is fully funding Detective Constable Stevens to participate […]

On May 21st, Bermuda will host the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix on May 21st and volunteers are welcome to help assist the event. A spokesperson said, “On May 21st, Bermuda will host the return of the highly anticipated USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. “There is still time to be part […]

An event to mark International Nurses Day was held today at City Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “International Nurses Day marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, who is considered the founder of modern nursing. The day is celebrated every year on May 12 to highlight the contribution of nurses to the healthcare sector. “This […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 12] include liquor licence, boards appointments and acting appointments. Notices Of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority Annual Session Ministry Of National Security Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Liquor Licence Notice ID: GN0434/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 12 May 2023 Notices of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority Annual […]

Saturday, May 13 is expected to see mostly sunny, chance of a shower or two later, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at […]

Ki-Juan Minors began competing in the 2023 ESP Spring 5 International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors riding Sea Salt finished 3rd competing in the USHJA Hunter 3 Feet U/S Class, the pair would finish in the same position in the USHJA Hunter 3 Feet Class. Minors and Sea Salt finished second competing in the […]

The Bermuda Ball Hockey Finals are now set following Alexandra Mosher defeating BDA Spirits in their semi-final series at eth PCC Hockey Rink. After a scoreless first period, JM Tremblay scored twice for Alexandra Mosher and Shane Matchett added the other as they held a 3 – 1 lead at the end of the second […]

West Ham Fan TV recently interviewed Bermudian football legend Clyde Best to talk about his football career and more. The hour-long interviewed comes after Best – one of the first Black players to play football for a top English team – visited the current West Ham team in England, with the team saying that they […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian goalkeeper Nkenge Durham has taken the next step in his football journey after signing for Miami Dutch Lions FC. The Miami Dutch Lions are the sixth of nine Dutch Lions clubs in the United States and play in the National Premier Soccer League [NPSL]. Durham, who attends Allegany College of […]

Later today [May 12], the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell will present the National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Programme Awards [NJASPA] to several deserving young people who have demonstrated sports excellence over the past year. Minister Darrell said, “These young athletes have demonstrated tremendous potential in their chosen sports. With the assistance […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced 16 successful candidates for the Experience Investment Programme’s first intake of 2023. A spokesperson said, “Launched in 2016, the programme is a vehicle to support tourism entrepreneurs to create innovative home-grown experiences that attract and elevate on-island experience for visitors. “Of the 31 applications submitted, the BTA will support […]

The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the selected training team for the ICC Americas T20 Regional Final in Bermuda from September 28 – October 8, 2023. Delray Rawlins #9 – Sussex CCC [Captain] Kamau Leverock #22 – Somerset Cricket Club/Handsworth Cricket Club Tre Manders #50 – Western Stars Sports Club Terryn Fray […]

“As we approach Elder Abuse Awareness Day, celebrated internationally on June 15th, Ageing and Disability Services will host a Seniors Tea to highlight the importance of social engagement in reducing the risk of elder abuse,” said Ms. Keeona Belboda Senior Abuse Registrar. “Social isolation is a primary risk factor for abuse, so on June 9th […]

SPTA is getting set to hold Somersfield Spring Fair on Saturday, May 20. Entry to the event is free, and it will take place from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Somersfield Academy Field, Devonshire. Food, games, prizes, live entertainment, petting zoo, pony rides, treasure baskets, fun castles and more can be expected at the event. […]

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they “will return to Toronto to promote Bermuda’s business development opportunities with our important strategic partners in Canada” adding that “this trip seeks to build and capitalize upon our mission in September 2022.” A spokesperson said, “David Hart, BDA CEO will lead the delegation and will be accompanied […]

The Continental Society of Bermuda hosted their annual Mother of the Year essay competition, with Marissa Dyer winning the award thanks to a heartfelt essay from her daughter A’Mariss Dyer. A spokesperson said, “Ms Dyer was elated to hear that she has been bestowed this honour. She and A’Mariss were congratulated in West Pembroke Primary’s assembly where […]