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The UMBC women’s track and field program – led by Bermuda’s Caityn Bobb, Keturah Bulford-Trott, and Za’kayza Parsons – tied Bryant University for fourth place with 83 points after earning a dozen medals at the 2023 America East Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Bobb continues to impress on the biggest stages, capturing the crown during […]

The MarketPlace announced the second group of participants of its leadership and development programme, Pathways to Leadership, with Janita Perinchief, Patricia Woods, Zoila Johnston, Ciara Correia, Brittney Sewell, David Hill and Gerald Bean all taking part. A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace is pleased to announce the second group of participants of its successful leadership and […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] recently wrapped up the 2023 Great Big Bermuda Clean-Up, removing more than 25,000 pounds of litter and illegally dumped bulk waste. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful recently wrapped up the 2023 Great Big Bermuda Clean-Up. The event was sponsored by BF&M and hosted during Earth Week from April 17th to 23rd. […]

Two men were injured in a collision on Middle Road in Southampton last night. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40pm on Tuesday 9th May, 2023, police and other emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene of a serious collision on Middle Road Southampton near Scenic Heights Road. “Reports suggest that two men, both traveling on […]

Daniel Augustus and Camiko Smith concluded competing on the APGA Tour at the Scottsdale Country Club in Arizona. Augustus finished T24th with a combined score of 2-over par, while Smith finished 40th at 11-over par. In his first round Augustus shot a 2-over par 73, Augustus had 2 birdies, 13 pars, 2 bogey’s and a […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s drivers can fill their tanks for a charitable cause as part of the rescheduled annual Gas-o-Rama at Rubis Terceira’s North Shire gas station on Saturday [May 13]. Organised by Hamilton Lions Club, the event was due to be held in February; however, it was postponed because of road closures. This year’s […]

Marvin Brangman concluded competing at Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, completing a 75 mile race and earning a top ten finish. Riding the big bay tank ‘The Kaolean Machine,’ Brangman finished seventh out of 23 riders. Related Stories Results, Photos & Video: Junior Equestrian Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In […]

The Department of Culture will host its Third Annual Cultural Conference at Spinning Wheel on Court Street on Thursday [May 11]. The event, which runs from 6 pm to midnight, will include a panel discussion on various subjects, including artificial intelligence in the creative industries, a networking forum, and a heritage month kick-off party. There […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Bermuda Day theme with a pink heart pastel graphic. For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day over the years – including over 6,000 photos and videos, history, unique graphics, and much more – visit our website BDADay.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Bermuda Day holiday. The design is […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of April 2023 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories Argus Advises BSX Of Shareholdings Argus Advises BSX Of Shareholdings Argus Advises BSX Of Shareholdings Argus Share Repurchases For March 2023 Argus: […]

Mosaic’s Co-CEO Mitch Blaser and Global Head of Cyber Yosha DeLong led expert panels at an inaugural forum of government and industry cybersecurity leaders hosted by George Washington University. From left, Mosaic Global Head of Cyber Yosha DeLong, GW President Mark Wrighton, Mosaic Co-CEO Mitch Blaser, and Anuj Mehrotra, Dean of the GW School of […]

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt today announced that ratings agency Standard & Poor’s [S&P] has reaffirmed Bermuda’s A+ Sovereign Credit Rating and Bermuda’s A-1 short-term rating and its AA+ transfer and convertibility assessment. S&P also maintained the “stable” outlook for Bermuda’s Credit Rating. In their 2023 report published today, S&P indicated that they […]

The Ministry of Public Works “wishes to inform motorists and pedestrians that a new crosswalk is being installed on South Road at the Reef’s Resort & Club in Southampton the week of May 9th, 2023.” A Government spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised to use caution as they travel on South Road near the Reefs Resort […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 9] include boards appointments and acting appointments. Board Water Safety Council Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0426/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 09 May 2023 The Minister of Transport is pleased to make the following appointments. Water Safety Council Ministry […]

Elijah Daley began competing in the MAC Spring Long Course Invitational 2023 in Canada, earning a bronze medal on the first day of competition. Daley finished 10th while competing in the 50m freestyle preliminaries, clocking a time of 25.54 to advance to the final. In the final, Daley finished 10th with a time of 26.05. […]

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 […]

Wednesday, May 10 is expected to be cloudy, showers develop by midday & turn to rain at night, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Polaris Holding Company Limited provided notice of transactions. The full filing stated: “On 4 May 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of Duck’s Puddle Properties Ltd., which is the owner of certain property located at 8 Duck’s Puddle Drive in Hamilton Parish. In addition, a subsidiary […]

Bermuda Healthcare Services, a medical practice owned by former premier Dr. Ewart Brown, will spend the summer celebrating its 30th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The practice opened in March 1993 as Dr. Brown transitioned his practice from Los Angeles to Bermuda. Despite many challenges, Bermuda Healthcare Services began with just three part-time staff members and […]

Registration is now open for the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon & Carnival which will be held on Saturday, June 17 at Clearwater Beach. A spokesperson said, “Registration is now open for the 33rd annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon & Carnival on Saturday, June 17 at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s. Are You Ready to Race? […]

Caitlin Conyers recently competed in the Tour of the Gila in Silver City, New Mexico, representing Amy D Foundation. Stage one Conyers finished the 114.3 km course in a time of 3:53.19 crossing the line 19th, stage two was a 119.3 km road race that saw Conyers finish 24th with a finish time of 3:29.49. […]

The Bermuda Nurses Association [BNA] is holding events to mark Nurses Month, including the 36th annual Bermuda Nurses Association Brunch. The brunch event saw Renee Faulcon, a nurse educator at Bermuda College, named the 2023 Nurse of the Year. Renee Faulcon: BNA 2023 Executive Team: Irena Ashton, BNA Nurse of the Year 2022; Janice Mullings-George; […]

The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] offers tradespersons and individuals in the construction industry or seeking a career in these fields the opportunity to participate in a short four-day course to obtain a valuable qualification. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] offers tradespersons and individuals in the construction industry or seeking […]

The Ministry of Health, Department of Environmental Health announced the upcoming Asbestos Abatement Supervisors and Workers Certificate Training on May 15 – 25. “Asbestos is a respiratory hazard that is quite harmful, and anyone intending on working to remove asbestos must be properly trained,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “These courses are vital to […]

The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] said they are “expressing its full support for the proposed investment in the Fairmont Southampton.” A spokesperson said, “The aims of the BHA are to increase the number of air visitor arrivals to Bermuda, increase the overall national hotel occupancy and improve the return on investment to hotel investors. “The […]

The latest installment of Bernews’ series of ‘Virtual Shows’ features a look at some of the images captured during the 36th annual Convex End-to-End Walk held over the weekend, as people walked, cycled, rowed, and sailed across the island to raise money for charity. This marks the 13th in a series of ‘Virtual Art Shows’ by Bernews […]

Bermuda’S Jessica Lewis competed in the Cruisers Classic and Para Athletics Clinic in Canada, winning in the 100 metre, 200 metre, and 400 metre events. Competing in round one of the women’s 100m WC, Lewis notched a winning time of 18.29; in round 2, she followed that up with a winning time of 19.22. Lewis went […]

Bermudian actor Rowan Vickers is guest starring in Silo, a sci-fi series that launched on Apple TV+ last week. Vickers will appear in Episode 7, The Flamekeepers, as a nurse, opposite Rebecca Ferguson, a Golden Globe nominee, who plays a character called Juliette. Silo, a ten-episode post-apocalyptic drama based on Hugh Howey’s bestselling novel series, […]

Rockal Evans was a member of the crew aboard Matador which claimed the IRC New South Wales State Championships in Australia. Matador skippered by David Doherty finished with 10 points, winning three of the five races sailed. Related Stories Rodrigues Invited To Compete In Championships Rockal Evans Helps Win J/70 Championships Ebbin Helps St. George’s […]

Bermuda Institute will celebrate 80 years of Adventist Christian Education with its Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 28. All alumni and friends of the Bermuda Institute are invited to play at the tournament at Port Royal Golf Course on Sunday, May 28. The tournament, costing $150 per person and $600 for teams of four, has […]

Dale Brangman and Tajahri Rogers sailed to victory in the Comet Class Albert Symonds Memorial Regatta. Brangman and Rogers finished with 4 points after claiming two wins and a second, while Gladwin Lambert and Stefan Maybury finished second with 5 points, with a win and two second-place finishes. Quinton Simons and Greg Proctor would finish […]

Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment recently took part in King Charles III’s coronation in London, taking part of a 1.4-mile procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace. A spokesperson said, “Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment proudly represented their battalion when they joined thousands of troops for King Charles III’s coronation in London. “Days of intense […]

“If you desire a challenging but rewarding career that can lead to professional development and community appreciation, then I encourage you to apply to become a Corrections Officer,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Weeks’ remarks come as the Department of Corrections [DOC] launches its latest recruitment campaign for […]

Tuesday, May 9 is expected to see sunny periods, chance of a brief shower, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6.25am and […]

Bermudian football legend Clyde Best — one of the first Black players to play football for a top English team — visited the West Ham team in England, and the team noted they had the “honour of welcoming” the Hammers legend. West Ham tweeted the video below and said, “We had the honour of welcoming […]

In addition to all the pomp and pageantry at the Coronation in London this weekend, the newly crowned King Charles III was the subject of a more sandy tribute, with a sand sculpture replica of the King created on a Bermuda beach. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below online, saying, “Well Ladies and […]

The annual Santo Cristo festival will be held on May 13th and 14th, marking the first full edition of the festival since the onset of the pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Next Saturday and Sunday, 13-14 May, will see the return of the annual Santo Cristo festival at BAA Field. All members of the public are invited to […]

Bermuda Is Love is offering a $5,000 academic scholarship award, with applications being accepted until June 30. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Is Love is pleased to announce that we are offering a $5,000 academic scholarship award for 2023. “Bermuda Is Love wants to help Bermudians gain access to higher education. We believe that higher education […]

The 2023 Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s Spring Fever Tennis Tournament concluded at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. Hasan Khan won the Under-12 boys title, but he needed a third set tie-breaker to defeat Raul Maldonado 6-3, 2-6, 10-8. Jaden Jones won the Under 14 boys division with a straight sets victory 6-4, 6-4 over Tobiah […]

Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] congratulated Dage Minors and Gayle Lindsay for their first place finishes in the Sir Stanley Burgess 5K Race held yesterday [May 7]. The $5,000 cash prize was divided equally, with both runners receiving $2,500.” Bermuda HealthCare Services Chairman Dr. Ewart Brown commented on the 1st place adult male winner, “Dage Minors […]

A female pedestrian was “struck by a van while on the crosswalk” on Blue Hole Hill, and she has been  ”transported by ambulance to KEMH for further treatment to her injuries which are considered serious.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 8th, 2023, Police received a report that a female pedestrian […]

The Children’s Reading Festival Royal Edition event is being held today [May 8], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter [BAC] of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, with the Government of Bermuda, will host The Royal Edition […]

The Bermuda Triathlon Association [BTA] hosted a Standard Distance Event and a Super Sprint at the Clearwater Beach. Alex Waldauer won the Standard Distance race clocking a time of 2:08.15, and Maddie Durkin was the first female with a time of 2:08.39. Jackson Langley won the Super Sprint clocking a winning time of 32:15, BTA […]

Last night, police and EMTs attended a two vehicle collision “involving an unmarked police car with officers on patrol duty and a motorcycle” in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, police and EMTs attended a two vehicle road traffic collision involving an unmarked police car with officers on […]

To commemorate the coronation of King Charles III, floral artist Nicky Gurret created a floral arrangement at the Anglican Cathedral, with the artistic creation including a crown made of flowers. The work of art was placed in the steps in advance of the Service of Thanksgiving, which was held on Sunday afternoon. The coronation of King […]

The Convex End-to-End took place on Saturday [May 6] with people walking, cycling, rowing and sailing across the island to raise money for charity. Funds raised during this year’s event will go to the following charities: Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS], Gina Spence Productions, The Eliza DoLittle Society, The Skills Development Program, and Vision Bermuda. The second set […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda Volleyball Association has announced the five recipients of this year’s Junior National Team Development Award. The awardees, Daniel Morris, Jordan Smith, Hailey Trott, Tatiana Sousa and Raya Burgess, will head to overseas training camps to further develop their skills. “Each of these individuals has been noted for their growth […]

Dage Minors and Gayle Lindsay won the Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series championship titles. A spokesperson said, “Swan’s Running Club, in celebration of 41 years of road running in Bermuda, crowned its seventh Legends champion on Sunday. Dage Minors won the overall male legends trophy, with Gayle Lindsay winning the overall female title. “Both winners […]

The 36th annual Convex End-to-End Walk was held over the weekend, as people walked, cycled, rowed, and sailed across the island to raise money for charity, with the 360 degree tour below offering a unique look at the sections of the event. To view other 360 degree tours, please click here, and to view all […]

St. George’s Cricket Club, Baileys Bay, and Western Stars all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier Division cricket action. St. George’s Cricket Club 240 St. David’s Cricket Club 189: St. George’s Cricket Club Won by 51 Runs At the Wellington Oval, the St. George’s Cricket Club moved to 2 & 0 on the season following […]