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The Government announced that members of the Department of Transportation’s Digital Fare Media Team earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for July. A Government spokesperson said, “Last Friday [Aug. 9], Premier David Burt presented the Government of Bermuda’s Public Service Excellence Award to a Department of Public Transportation Team for the month of July. “The Digital […]

CPA Bermuda will be giving away over 500 pre-stuffed backpacks filled with school supplies during an event on Saturday, August 24th at the Cabinet Office Lawn in Hamilton. The event poster says, “CPA Bermuda is excited to help students prepare for the new school year by giving away over 500 pre-stuffed backpacks filled with essential […]

Bermuda made its debut at the 36th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship, with junior golfers Sienna Mosquera and Arman Newton competing individually and achieving notable finishes in Kingston, Jamaica. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association were represented at the 36th CAJGC for the first time ever as the BGA were recently accepted into the […]

Bermuda honoured its National Heroes with a Premier’s Concert on June 30th, featuring performances and tribute art by prominent local artists. The Department of culture has provided a full video of the event, and the video description says, “A celebration of our National Heroes with a concert featuring some of Bermuda’s most talented musicians, visual […]

Bermuda finished 7th at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group Three Division in Trinidad & Tobago, after defeating the Bahamas in their final match. Shelby Madeiros got Bermuda off to a strong start, dominating Tatyana Maduabuchukwu 6-2, 6-0 in the first singles match. However, the Bahamas leveled the tie when Danielle Andrea Thompson defeated […]

The Bermuda Junior Cycling team competed at the Individual Time Trial at the Junior Caribbean Road Championships in Saint Martin. A spokesperson said, “Despite challenging weather conditions, our young athletes delivered strong performances against tough competition. “The morning began with thunder and lightning, creating wet and tricky conditions on the roads. As the storm passed, the […]

News that BELCO awarded 20 scholarships, 25 students earned ABIC Education awards, Jovan Jordan-Whitter was appointed head tennis coach at the University of New England, and Bermuda’s U15 girls football team defeated Suriname, Cuba and the Cayman Islands were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, One […]

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] to Martello Re Limited. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Martello Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as […]

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC], in collaboration with the Cruising Club of America and US Sailing, is “actively reviewing the safety incidents that occurred during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return passages.” A spokesperson said, “Since the race concluded in June, our teams have been diligently collecting information and assessing the events to […]

Sunday, August 11 is expected to see mostly sunny skies, with the high to be near 32°C/89°F and the low to be near 28°C/82°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6:40am and sunset will be at […]

Bermudian Khano Smith has been honored as the USL Championship Coach of the Month for July. Rhode Island FC reported, “Rhode Island FC General Manager and Head Coach Khano Smith has been named USL Championship Coach of the Month after leading his club to a 3W-0L-1D record in the month of July, extending a club-record unbeaten streak […]

Conor White competed in the Criterium Camarles a 60KM Road Race in Spain. Representing Austin Outlaws, White finished 6th clocking a time of 1:20:11, he was 51 seconds behind the winner Marc Rubirola from Spain. Related Stories Junior Cycling Team To Compete In Saint Martin Kaden Hopkins Finishes 106th In Tour Alsace Skye Ferguson Wins […]

Bernews’ latest virtual art gallery features a distinctive collection of Bermuda onion-themed wedding cakes, merging culinary art with imaginative design. Dive into this virtual experience to appreciate the quirky and captivating charm of these edible creations. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast or simply curious, this gallery provides a delightful visual feast for all. Related Stories […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 10th. On Saturday the Vision of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Liberty of the Seas cruise […]

Martha Harris Myron’s Bermuda PondStraddler Finance Media Productions has launched a series of interactive financial literacy videos to highlight Bermuda’s financial sector. A spokesperson said, “Developed by Martha Harris Myron in her continued financial literacy mission for Bermuda, these productions specifically focus on Bermuda’s uniquely sophisticated financial environment as the Global Climate Risk Capital and […]

The Office of Youth Affairs will host a Proclamation Reading of International Youth Day 2024 – which has a theme of “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development” — on Monday [August 12] at City Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “International Youth Day is an annual observance that highlights the importance of […]

Enstar Group announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has reached an agreement to provide a ground-up Loss Portfolio Transfer [LPT] with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited [QBE]. A spokesperson said, “The transaction involves a diversified portfolio of US commercial liability and workers’ compensation business, largely underwritten on recently discontinued programs. Enstar […]

Everest Group, Ltd. declared a $2.00 per share dividend, payable by September 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Everest Group, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $2.00 per common share. This dividend will be payable on or before September 27, 2024 to […]

Bermuda secured a 2-0 victory over Cuba in the Concacaf Girls’ Under-15 Championship today [August 9] with goals from Nila Samuels and Milan Gibbons-Thomas. The win earned the team — who have already defeated Suriname and the Cayman Islands — fifth position in League B at the Concacaf Girls Under-15 Championship in Trinidad & Tobago. […]

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 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 9] include notification of planning applications registered, liquor licence, acting appointments, notice of intended marriage and notice of winding up and appointment. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 9, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0757/2024 Public Authorities / […]

Saturday, August 10 is expected to be mainly sunny, with the high to be near 32°C/90°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6:40am and sunset will be at 8:08pm. […]

The City of Hamilton will “shortly be commencing significant works at Fort Hamilton as part of the ongoing Fort Hamilton Improvement Project.” A spokesperson said, “The project will see the enhancement of the fort and its surrounding amenities, inclusive of a new pergola shade structure, a catering kitchen, upgrade of electrical and water supply systems, […]

Government House extended their congratulations to Bermuda’s athletes following their performances at the Paris Olympics. There were eight athletes representing the island at the Paris Games: triathletes Dame Flora Duffy, Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith, swimmers Emma Harvey and Jack Harvey, rower Dara Alizadeh, sailor Adriana Penruddocke and triple jumper Jah-Nhia Perinchief. Government House posted […]

The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] has announced that rower Dara Alizadeh will serve as the flag bearer for the Bermuda team in the closing ceremony at the Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday [August 11]. The prestigious honour demonstrates Alizadeh’s “leadership during the Games, outstanding efforts during his athletic events and his relentless spirit,” a […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ensuring the mental health and welfare of the island’s athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris has been a top priority of the Bermuda Olympic Association. With the International Olympic Association [IOC] offering a quota of welfare officers to all National Olympic Committees [NOC] for registered mental health practitioners and certified […]

Bermuda is gearing up for the high-speed thrill of the annual Rubis Around the Island Power Boat Race, which is set to take place this Sunday, August 11, 2024. The event will start at Ferry Reach in the East End, with categories including a junior race at 10:00 AM and an offshore race at 2:00 PM. In case […]

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The 190th anniversary of Emancipation offered an opportunity to promote cross-generational connections. The liberation of thousands of enslaved people was the result of a significant movement of many diverse people in various countries, across generations. The passing of the torch of freedom, transcended boundaries; so that the Haitian success […]

Eight local candy stripers received scholarships totalling more than $20,000 when the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] held its annual awards ceremony on Wednesday 31 July. “This year, we are proud to present 8 awards totalling $21,500.00” said HAB President Glen Gibbons. “I am so impressed with our young men and women and thank each […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The official Bermuda Olympic pins are becoming a much-coveted item among athletes from other countries at the Olympic Games in Paris. Each participating nation has been handed a set of exclusive pins, which athletes are eagerly trading with coaches, volunteers, and more often, each other. The bright pink Bermuda pin is […]

Polaris Holding announced the recipients of the 2024 Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award [PHCLEA], with Zyon Minors and Ayr Cannonier being recognized for their academic consistency and commitment to higher education. A spokesperson said, “Zyon Minors, the daughter of Otis Minors, a dedicated twenty-one-year veteran at Stevedoring Services Limited, is in her third year at […]

Bermuda continued playing at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas group three division in Trinidad & Tobago, being defeated by El Salvador in their latest match. Shelby Madeiros was first on court, she was defeated in straight sets 6-0, 6-3 to Michelle Irigoyen, and Nadhira Durham was next on court, where she was defeated in […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] announced the call for event proposals for Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] 2024. A spokesperson said, “We invite entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders to join us in celebrating and empowering Bermuda’s diverse entrepreneurial community. GEW 2024 aims to spotlight entrepreneurial success and promote the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized […]

Premier David Burt participated in a joint meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister for Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty and leaders of other UK OTs. A Government spokesperson said, “This meeting was significant as it was the first meeting between OT leaders and Minister Doughty since he was appointed as minister under the new UK Labour […]

Bermuda midfielder Keziah Martin will hope to be involved in Rushall Olympic’s opening game of the Vanarama National League North season at home to Farsley Athletic tomorrow [August 10] Martin signed for the West Midlands side last month after leaving Boston United in the summer. The 24-year-old helped Boston win promotion to the National League […]

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] Press is currently working on a new publication, Bermuda Sentinel: The Royal Naval Base 1795–1950, by naval dockyard historian Jonathan Coad. A spokesperson said, “The book traces the development of the Bermuda Dockyard from its initial establishment as a group of wooden buildings into its fully-realised role as a […]

Lancashire Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Linda Ventresca as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 7 August 2024. A spokesperson said, “Linda Ventresca is an experienced senior leader in the insurance industry, having worked at AXIS Capital from 2003 to 2023. She most recently served as Head of Digital at AXIS Capital and previously […]

The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] announced the Junior Cycling Team that will be representing Bermuda at the Junior Caribbean Road Championships, taking place in Saint Martin on August 10th and 11th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] is pleased to announce that our Junior Cycling Team will be representing Bermuda at the prestigious […]

The Bermuda under-15 girls’ team have finished second in group F of League B in the Concacaf Girls Under-15 Championship in Trinidad and Tobago. They defeated Suriname 2-1 in their opening match and beat the Cayman Islands 2-0 in their second and then lost their third and final group game 3-0 against the Dominican Republic […]

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of the Company’s common shares in the aggregate amount of $150 million. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton may repurchase shares through open market repurchases and/or privately negotiated transactions. The Authorization will expire when the Company has repurchased the full value of shares […]

August 8 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,415.65, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 7 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 6 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 8] include acting appointments. Director Department Of Culture Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0754/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Culture Publication date: 08 August, 2024 Government Notice No. _____________ Acting Appointment Director, Department Of Culture Ministry Of Tourism, Culture And Sport Ms. Carlita N […]

Bermuda motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has described competing at the Monster Energy Grand Prix MotoGP at the Silverstone GP Circuit last weekend as an “unforgettable experience.” Racing in the R&G Talent Cup round four, Divine was representing the Sencat Talent Team/Mortimer Racing – Victoria House Academy for the second successive round of the Moto3 class […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour announced an “exciting opportunity for innovative developers and firms to participate in enhancing Bermuda’s employment landscape.” A Government spokesperson said, “Through a newly issued Request for Proposal [RFP], the Ministry is seeking to replace the current Bermuda Job Board with a state-of-the-art website designed to better serve the evolving […]

Jonathan Land Evans released “Flies in Amber: Selected Stories” on Lulu on-line bookshop, featuring 33 stories and a 15% discount until Friday. The author said, “I’ve also now just released [again via the Lulu.com on-line bookshop] ‘Flies in Amber: Selected Stories’, which gathers together 33 short stories chosen by me from my several short-fiction collections […]

“The implementation of this advanced CCTV system underscores the Government’s focus on public safety and the use of the latest technology,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security is pleased to provide an update on the progress of the Government’s new islandwide CCTV network, a key […]

Today the Government of Bermuda issued a public consultation paper “intended to provide Bermuda stakeholders with a preliminary, high-level summary of the proposed taxpayer compliance framework [the “Administrative Provisions”] and to obtain public feedback on the proposals.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 [the “Principal Act”] was enacted in December 2023 […]

BELCO has announced the recipients of its annual scholarship awards, with 20 students receiving a total of $180,000. A spokesperson said, “The scholarship and education awards recipients are as follows: “Nicholas Massa is the recipient of the Llewellyn Vorley Engineering Scholarship, which is valued at $25,000 for four years. Nicholas will study for a Bachelor […]

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 […]

One Communications will sponsor the Kids Zone at the Harbour Nights event to be held on August 14. A spokesperson said, “This will be the third year the Company has sponsored the family-oriented event, aiming to bring joy, laughter and endless fun to the children and families in our community. The evening will include free […]