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The Somerset Trojans were crowned the Bermuda Football Association Under 17 Boys Knockout Champions following their 3 – 0 win over the Dandy Town Hornets at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center. The Somerset Trojans went ahead in the 25th minute when Rio Russell found the back of the net, […]

Extravaganza Promotions is getting set to present Festival of Praise Gospel Extravaganza on Easter Sunday [April 9] from 6.30pm to 9.00pm at the Earl Cameron Theater. The event poster says, “Festival of Praise Gospel Extravaganza on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, hosted by Sanchez Smith at Earl Cameron Theater [City Hall] from 6.30pm to 9.00pm […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 3] include road sobriety checkpoint notice, public notification, acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered, public notification and cancellation of registration. Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 2] Notice 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice Notice ID: GN0315/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police […]

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 […]

Tuesday, April 4 is expected to see sunny periods with the slight chance of a shower, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at […]

The team of Guy Woodman [UK golf pro], Sue Warricker, Jordan Swan, and Mik Warricker the won the inaugural Bermuda & Buck/Berk/Ox Inaugural PGA Pro Am held at Port Royal Golf Course on Saturday [April 1]. A spokesperson said, “*The inaugural Bermuda & Buck/Berk/Ox Inaugural PGA Pro Am is now in the history books. Congratulations […]

The North Village Rams ended the PHC Zebra’s dreams of a 2022/23 season Triple Crown as they came from behind to win the FA Challenge Cup Final 2 – 1. After creating a few early opportunities, the North Village Rams found themselves down 1 – 0 in the 34th minute, Paul Simons was able to […]

[Written by Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda] Stress Awareness Month And Data Privacy Since 1992, Stress Awareness Month has been observed annually in April to raise awareness of the causes and cures of the modern-day stress epidemic, to educate the public about the effects of stress on physical and mental health; and to […]

The Vasco da Gama select team has arrived in the Azores as it prepares for the XV International U11 Football Tournament. A spokesperson said, “Vasco da Gama Club’s U11 select team is busy preparing for the 15th International U11 Football Tournament of the Azores, to be held this week from April 5 to April 8. […]

In recognition of Earth Week, Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] will be hosting The Great Big Bermuda Clean-Up [GBBCU] sponsored by BF&M. A spokesperson said, “The first quarter of 2023 is off to a phenomenal start for Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. Since January, the charity has coordinated 54 clean-ups with 734 volunteers and removed over 45,000 […]

Archers across Bermuda traveled to the St. George’s Community Centre to compete in an indoor shoot hosted by Gold Point Archery. The distances were 9 m and 18 m, and the categories were from yeoman to seniors with archers competing in either barebow, compound or recurve divisions, with the 60 arrows shot are scored out […]

The Bermuda National Trust’s annual Palm Sunday Walk took place yesterday [April 2], with crowds of people taking part. A spokesperson previously said, “It is expected to draw hundreds of residents and visitors to explore parts of the parish not usually open to the public. “The walk will start from Port Royal School at 1:00pm […]

Premier David Burt and Kristin Burt hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Cabinet Office lawn for dozens of preschoolers. A Government spokesperson said, “During the event, the little ones from Government’s pre-schools were treated to a number of festive activities, including face painting, fun castles, Easter Baskets, and other games and events. “The […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins produced a superb showing for professional team Vendee U in the three-stage Boucle de l’Artois race in the Hauts-de-France region. Hopkins claimed his first win for Vendee U in the opening stage, an 83.4-kilometre ride from Frévin-Capelle to Parc d’Olhain on April 1. The 23-year-old continued his […]

The 2023 FEI Jumping World Challenge is set to take place on Saturday [April 8] at the NEC. Horse inspection: 9 am Jumping commencement: 10:15 am The following will judge the event: FEI Level 3 Judge Cathy Harper of Canada FEI Level 1 Judge Pamela Mahoney of Bermuda FEI Level 1 Judge Heidi Shelley Mello […]

The City of Hamilton is reminding all eligible business ratepayers to ensure they are registered for the upcoming municipal election. A spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registrar has formally announced that a municipal election is due to take place on Thursday, May 11th, 2023. The City of Hamilton is encouraging all business ratepayers in the City […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] FC Bascome Under-15 side finished runners-up in their competition at the United Soccer League Academy Cup in Tampa, Florida yesterday [April 2]. They lost 3-1 to Swan City in the Legacy A Division final. FC Bascome took three teams to Florida, under-13, under-15, and under-19, and were the first non-Canada/United States […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian cyclist Caitlin Conyers overcame adversity to win the 32nd annual Puma Women’s Cross Country Classic in Belize yesterday [April 2]. Conyers, representing Winners Edge, recovered from a flat tire to dominate the race from Colombus Park, San Ignacio to Digi Park, Belize City. She rode solo after breaking away between […]

The mega sailing yacht Black Pear recently paid a visit to Bermuda. The Boat International website said, “Once in a while, a yacht comes along that really changes everything. Delivered in 2018, Black Pearl by Oceanco was one such project. “Measuring 106m LOA, this visionary design officially takes the title as the second biggest sailing […]

The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted its final track meet before the athletes head off to the Carifta Games in the Bahamas. The under 17 men’s 100 meter dash was won by Kyah Richardson who clocked 12.07, Kemontai Bailey was second with a time of 12.82, and Joshua Watson was third in 13.55. I’Aura Golding […]

A trip by Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell to Argentina for the 2023 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas First Round Qualifiers cost $2,031.02, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The web page listing said, “Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator, the Hon. Owen K. Darrell was […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Local swimmers can “go the distance in return for fitness” by completing three swims in two days as part of the Squid Pro Quo series. The trio of swims consist of a one-mile race starting at Grotto Bay Beach Resort on Friday, April 28, and two swims the next day, a […]

Kaden Hopkins was a member of the Vendee U Cycle team that began competing in the 32nd edition of the Boucle de l’Artois in France. Hopkins clocked a winning time of 2:04:34 in the first stage over a distance of 83.4 KM. Related Stories Horsfield To Compete: Caribbean Championships Annabelle Miller & Charlotte Millington Win […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington Men’s Tennis teammates made it six in a row following their 4 – 1 victory over state rival Campbell at the Nisbet Tennis Center. With the score 3 – 1, Mallory was set up for the clincher, Mallory nailed down the match by rallying past Benjamin Maes, 2-6, 6-4, […]

Bermudian Eva Frazzoni picked up the Hashtag United FC Women’s March ‘Player of the Month’ honour. Hashtag United FC Women tweeted the graphic below, saying, “Player of the Month – March @e_frazzoni. “Our Bermudian international picks up March’s honour for her performances in the month’s 3 fixtures! In her 161 minutes across the 3 games, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Reggie Lambe scored in AFC Sudbury’s 2-0 win against his former club Stowmarket Town in the Isthmian League North Division/ Lambe, who joined Sudbury from Stowmarket in February, netted in the 38th minute to make it 2-0. The 32-year-old midfielder has scored twice since joining his new club, who are second in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] FC Bascome Under-15 side won their second successive match at the United Soccer League Academy Cup in Tampa, Florida, yesterday [April 1]. They defeated BWP 2-0 to finish second in the four-team Legacy A Division with six points from three matches. They face Swan City in the final today [April 2]. […]

Shelby Madeiros and her Siena women’s tennis teammates rolled past Monmouth 6-1 to claim their third consecutive victory at Tri-City Fitness in Latham. Senior Maanya Viswanath and Madeiros teamed together at doubles #2 to provide the Saints with the doubles’ point after picking up a 6-2 win against Lana Brezanin and Jordyn Pax. Related Stories […]

In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the double rainbow over Hamilton, St George’s Town Cut from above, Bermuda’s […]

Step back in time and take a look at the streets of Hamilton in 1951 with the video below. The video offers a quick glimpse at the city as it appeared over 70 years ago, with horses and carriages, pedestrians riding bicycles and walking on the streets, marine vessels along the waterfront, storefronts, and more. Related […]

News that tennis player Tobiah Goodchild advanced in Costa Rica, Mosaic’s co-CEO Mitch Blaser was inducted into the George Washington School of Business [GWSB] Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame, Ariel Re donated $45,000 to Beyond Rugby Bermuda, the Management Trainee Programme certificate presentation was held, and the Bermuda Zoological Society cleaned up Harrington Sound were all […]

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [AXIS] announced that Megan Watt has joined the Company as Chief Claims Officer, effective April 17, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Watt will be based in New York, and will report directly to Vince Tizzio, CEO Specialty Insurance and Reinsurance, and future Group CEO [effective May 4, 2023]. “In this role, Ms. […]

Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, today announced its appointment by Hamilton12 to support the launch of their Australian Shares Income Fund. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton12 focuses on creating systematic, rules-based investment strategies designed to help investors achieve positive risk-adjusted returns at a lower cost. The Hamilton12 Australian Shares Income Fund, launching in […]

During March 2023, Bernews posted over 150 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included the truck crash in Warwick, the ‘Gombey Unity’ event, the ‘West End Warriors’ motorcade, the Gibbons Company Tendam brands launch,  St Baldricks Fundraising event, the […]

Bermuda is well known for its beautiful beaches, and the latest in Bernews’ series of Virtual Art Galleries showcases the island’s beaches, offering a virtual look at the island’s picturesque shores, pink sands and crystal-clear waters, giving viewers the chance to appreciate our beauty without leaving home. This marks the eleventh in a series of […]

Sunday, April 2 is expected to see clouds thickening through the day with rain & showers later, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be […]

Stephan Dill, Mikal Dill, and their Johnson C. Smith University men’s track and field teammates competed at the Adidas Winthrop Invitational. The men’s 4x100m relay team of Zephania Cox, JR., Kymali Hay, Stephan Dill, and Terry Towah, picked up the win running a new season’s best clocking 41.35 In the men’s 200 meters, Stephan Dill […]

Holland America Line is planning to make calls to Bermuda during the 2024-2025 cruise season. A press release from the company said, “Holland America Line’s 2024-2025 Caribbean season opens for booking today, and the premium cruise line is continuing its trend of longer, more immersive cruise itineraries with the introduction of three new voyages that […]

“HM Government has plans in place to support the Overseas Territories in a range of scenarios where assistance may be required – such as in providing relief following a natural disaster – and keeps these under review, including in consultation with the Territories as appropriate,” Minister of State [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office] Lord Goldsmith […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club hosted the first-ever International Championship Regatta outside the United States in 1955. Footage from the contest, held in August, shows the L-Sixteen racing yachts competing in the tenth annual championship involving several skippers from the US and two from the RBYC. The short clip shows sails […]

The fifth anniversary edition of the Scooter Mart Bermuda Charge will return to Front Street on July 2nd 2023 to present Motor Fest, the popular annual auto show and charity ride-out. David Cahill, Event Director said, “Spring is now here and Motor Fest is revving up for a special fifth anniversary show this summer! Following […]

Action in Bermuda snooker open singles and open doubles took place. Jacal Washington advanced in his open singles 2nd round match defeating Chris Dakin 2 – 0. Washington won the 1st game 37-36, he then won the 2nd game 48-26. Washington will face Todd Dziak in the quarter-finals. Steven Bremar advanced to the open singles […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 1st. On Sunday the Norwegian Gem and the Norwegian Pearl cruise ships and the Intrepid bulk carrier are expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the […]

During March 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included the first-ever Black crew flight of British Airways, Ocean View dedicating a bench to the late Brian Morris, eight incarcerated men taking part in sustainable farming programme, WiRE hosting the inaugural Women’s Day Gala, a young Bermudian stars in Disney […]

March 31 saw 9,323 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $192,660.00 BD. 800 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 20.7% at $27.75 per share, while another 38,523 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $20.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,079.17, down 15.75% […]

An online petition has been launched calling for the revocation of the 2023 vacation rental licensing fee legislation. The petition says, “There is a prevailing notion that Bermuda vacation rental hosting is a lucrative business. The fact is, for the majority it is not. It is comprised primarily of older property owners who are attempting […]

The Ministry of Public Works is informing motorists that “Berry Hill Road, Paget near the Hospital entrance will require an emergency lane closure for the westbound lane to accommodate wall and sidewalk improvements along the hospital property.” A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will commence on Friday, March 31st, 2023 until Friday, April 14th, […]

Warwick Workmen’s Club Two defeated Spanish Point Boat Club Two 3 – 1 to claim the Mike Zimmerman Team Challenge title. Captain Steven Bremar got Warwick off to a flying start when he defeated Point’s Billy Wotton sinking the pink ball to take the 1st game, 58 – 39. John Orr equalized for Spanish Point […]

[Written by Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda] World Backup Day  Did you know that 31 March is World Backup Day? World Backup Day is a semi-official ‘holiday’ and a campaign that started in 2011. Celebrated annually by the global tech and privacy industries and tech enthusiasts, it encourages us all to take the […]

Athene Life Re Limited, the reinsurance subsidiary of Athene Holding Ltd., has donated laptops to the Bermuda Public School System, with the laptops to be used in Business Studies Encore Courses at Dellwood Middle School. Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “We are grateful to Athene Life Re and Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative for partnering with […]