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In recognition of International Workers’ Day, the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] said they “affirm our unwavering commitment to not only our members, but to all workers in Bermuda. ” A spokesperson said, “Today, on May 1st, International Workers’ Day, the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] proudly stands in solidarity with workers across the globe. This […]

Somerset Cricket Club has appointed Dominic Sabir as the new captain of its Senior League Team, succeeding Alje’ Richardson ahead of the upcoming BCB domestic season. A spokesperson said, “Somerset Cricket Club, Inc is pleased to officially announce that Mr. Dominic Sabir has been appointed as Captain of the Senior League Team. Dominic succeeds Mr. […]

The Bermuda Health Council has published its 2023–2024 Annual Report. A spokesperson said, “The Council is now in the process of conducting its 2024-2025 financial audit, summarizing a year of collaborative efforts and the Council’s support of health system improvements. The latest report captures initiatives that prioritize healthcare access, system innovation, and public engagement. “Over this […]

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual PwC-sponsored Budget Breakfast on May 5, following the Government’s Budget Statement. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that its annual Budget Breakfast, sponsored by PwC Bermuda, takes place Monday, 5th May 2025, at the Hamilton Princess & Beach […]

Bermuda footballer Reggie Lambe scored four goals in 40 appearances for Vanarama National League North side Needham Market this season. Lambe, 34, joined Needham Market from National League club Braintree Town in September last year. He scored the winner in Braintree’s 4-3 win over Worthing in the National League South play-off final last season, heading […]

Bermudian footballer Rahzir Smith-Jones has reflected on a successful first full season in the English non-league with Binfield. The forward finished the campaign as his team’s Golden Boot winner, having netted 19 goals. He also collected the Players’ Player of the Season award. “First full season in non-league, 53 games [49 starts],” Smith-Jones wrote on […]

Footballer Mia Fishel has helped Chelsea Women claim their sixth successive Women’s Super League title. Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 away yesterday [April 30] thanks to a goal by Lucy Bronze in the second half. Fishel, whose father is Bermudian, scored her first goal since recovering from a serious knee injury in Chelsea Women’s 4-0 […]

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 rolling waves, Flatts’ scenic beauty, Bermuda’s famous pink […]

April 30 saw 589 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $14,010.00 BD. 589 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, closing down 3.7% at $26.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,647.67, down 0.05% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]

Deputy Premier Zane DeSilva, along with Ministers Jache Adams, Diallo Rabain, and Alexa Lightbourne, met with residents of Mary Victoria Road, Alexandra Road, and Cedar Park Yesterday [April 29] to hear concerns and discuss solutions for their neighborhoods. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday [April 29], four Government Ministers hosted a neighbourhood meeting for the residents […]

WeSpeak will host its 2025 Signature Event on Thursday, May 15, featuring Melissa Majors. A spokesperson said, “WeSpeak, Bermuda’s leading platform dedicated to amplifying women’s voices, will host its 2025 Signature Event on Thursday, May 15, featuring internationally recognized author, speaker, and leadership strategist Melissa Majors. “Majors will deliver her acclaimed session, Help Her Thrive, […]

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums [AZA] has announced that the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] has earned official accreditation from AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. A spokesperson said, “Of the 32 applications for accreditation reviewed by the Commission during AZA’s Mid-Year Meeting held in Palm Springs, Calif., 30 were granted accreditation.” “Congratulations to the […]

During April 2025, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included Bermudian airline pilot Derek Anderson, the Bermuda Walls Mural Festival, Good Friday celebrations, Berkeley Institute’s ‘TV Guided: 2K25′ fashion show, ‘No Stress’ superyacht, Shelly Bay Plaza proposed development plans, Bermuda College’s 50th Anniversary Gala, Cameron Adkins’ medal at Carifta Games, […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 30] include trademark applications, patent applications, designs applications, public notification and acting appointments. Trademark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 80 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN0441/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 30 April, 2025 30th April 2025 – […]

Thursday, May 1 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, then turning cloudy in the evening, 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 NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at […]

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks addressed a public information session for the uniformed services held last night [April 29] at Francis Patton Primary School. Minister Weeks said, “Good evening, everyone. Thank you for being here tonight. This is the final opportunity in our series of public information sessions, and I’m so pleased to see […]

Students from 17 different schools are taking part in a mural competition being hosted by the Green family, with each school set to receive $1,000 while the winning school will receive $5,000, with the finished murals to be displayed surrounding the Luscar Place construction site. A spokesperson said, “The Green family has once again partnered with the […]

Warwick Academy’s 2025 Fun Run & Walk brought together 555 participants for a spirited morning of racing and community celebration, raising funds for student sports and education bursaries. A spokesperson said, “Under bright skies and a wave of community spirit, Warwick Academy hosted its highly anticipated Fun Run & Walk 2025 on Sunday, April 27th. […]

The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA] is hosting their Spring Members Show and extended their congratulations to the artists whose works were selected, saying “each of these pieces impressed us in unique ways.” A BSOA spokesperson said, “We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new recognition system as part of our Spring Members Show! We celebrate select […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kyle Webb surprised even himself after securing three podium finishes – including two victories – at the IFBB Gold Coast Championships in Queensland, Australia, this month. Making his debut in the Bodybuilding category, Webb claimed titles in the Men’s First-Timers and Novice classes and placed third in the fiercely competitive Open […]

[Written by Dale Butler] “Hey now, this was an extraordinary show!” [Unsolicited comment made to me by an audience member]. On Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8pm at the Somerset Primary School, PLP Constituency #36, Sandys North – represented by MP Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill – hosted a Musical Extravaganza that would have received […]

New research published today by PwC reveals that AI has the “potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points over the next decade. ” A spokesperson said, “This would effectively add one percentage point to annual growth rates – on par with the growth increment the world began enjoying with 19th […]

The Bermuda Pacers Track Club in conjunction with title sponsor AIG will host the 16th Annual Schools’ Relay Classic at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Friday [May 2]. More than 350 students from 24 primary, middle and senior schools will compete in the event, which starts at 5.30pm. It is the seventh year AIG has […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] More than 150 middle-school students are set to participate in the Convex Middle-to-End on Saturday [May 3] thanks to the launch of the inaugural Butterfield Young Striders Initiative. Butterfield, a platinum sponsor of the popular annual event for the past six years, has provided 50 entries each to Whitney Institute, Dellwood, […]

Bermudian athlete Massassi Maxwell-Smith contributed to Coker University’s track and field team at the Sharonda Colman Invitational, where the institution placed eighth in the overall standings. Maxwell-Smith achieved a distance of 5.12 meters [16 feet 7.9 inches] in the women’s long jump, finishing sixth in the event. Additionally, Maxwell-Smith participated in the women’s 4×100 meter […]

There are traffic diversions in place due to a two-vehicle collision on North Shore Road this morning [April 30]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar near the C-Mart supermarket on the North Shore Road. “The roadway is currently blocked with traffic diversion […]

BF&M Limited announced that “subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming AGM and registration formalities, the group holding company will be renamed Allshores Limited.” A filing with the BSX said, “The current BF&M group was formed through the combination of BF&M and Argus at the beginning of 2025. The proposed new name of Allshores reflects the […]

Denver Tucker, representing the Florida State University men’s track and field team, competed in the men’s 100-meter dash at the LSU Alumni Gold meet held at the LSU-Bernie Moore Track. The Bermudian athlete participated in heat 5 and recorded a time of 11.04 seconds to finish sixth in his heat. Related Stories Maxwell-Smith Competes For […]

The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the soothing ripples of Bermuda’s waters, a quiet moment of island peace. 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 or Instagram story. […]

April 29 saw 5,271 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $197,131.00 BD. 4,700 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 8.5% at $39.50 per share, while another 371 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 5.8% at $16.01 per share 200 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks […]

The police are encouraging residents of Warwick, Southampton, and Sandys to attend upcoming community meetings. A police spokesperson said, “Western Area Commanders of the Bermuda Police Service will be hosting a series of community meetings to provide updates on policing activities over the past 12 months and to hear directly from residents about their concerns […]

Bermuda’s Liana De Medeiros made an excellent showing at the Bumrun Toronto 2025 in Canada, completing the 5K course in 17 minutes and 43 seconds, and winning her age group. Overall, De Medeiros finished 25th out of 656 total competitors and she was the fifth fastest female participant out of a total of 399 female […]

CariGenetics is offering a new 10-week paid laboratory summer internship, sponsored by Roche Bermuda, aimed at individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related science field. A spokesperson said, “During its inception in 2022, CariGenetics, using the Roche Science Lab at Bermuda College, significantly enhanced testing capacity, strengthened data security, and […]

Twenty people earned certifications through the Solar Photovoltaic Certificate Programme and the Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence [PACE]. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, Jason Hayward, Minister of Economy and Labour, proudly celebrated the accomplishments of 20 individuals for earning industry-recognised certifications through the Solar Photovoltaic Certificate Programme and the Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence. “Speaking […]

BermudAir said they “would like to acknowledge the Bermuda Government’s recent extension of the Air Transport License [ATL] exemption, granted by the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport.” A spokesperson said, “This exemption, which was initially issued in 2023, has now been extended to December 31, 2026. “The extension of the exemption enables BermudAir to […]

Minister Owen Darrell recently met with Bermuda Chamber of Commerce President Marico Thomas and new CEO Jennifer Woods. A spokesperson said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport, Owen Darrell recently met with President of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Marico Thomas, who officially introduced the Ministry to the Chamber’s new CEO, Ms. Jennifer Woods. “The […]

Kiwon Waldron was back in action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, competing in two races. Waldron’s first drive came in race 1, a pace class event where he finished in 6th place with a time of 1 minute, 59 and three-fifths of a second [1:59&3]. Later in the evening, Waldron steered Miki’s Big Guy […]

Bermudian sailors Jordan Vieira and Paul Rodrigues Jr. were instrumental in the Eckerd College sailing team’s seventh-place finish at the Admiral’s Cup regatta. Vieira skippered the A division boat, crewed by Tia Soultanakis and Carter Morin. The team secured first place in their division with 60 points after 12 races, a significant 18-point lead over […]

The police said they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 74-year-old Eugene Hardtman. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 74-year-old Eugene Hardtman. “A Bermuda National, Mr. Hardtman is described as being 5’ 7” in height, slim build, light complexioned, with grey hair, worn long and […]

The Bermuda Ball Hockey winter league play-off semi-finals commenced at the PCC Hockey Rink with two decisive first-leg results. ACT secured a 1-0 series lead following a high-scoring 7-5 victory over Spine & Sport, while BDA Spirits claimed a 1-0 advantage with a more controlled 5-1 win against Hamilton Princess. ACT 7 Spine & Sport […]

Bermudian athlete Shayla Cann represented Elon University at the 2025 Charlotte Invitational, competing in both individual and relay events. Cann achieved a fifth-place finish in the women’s 800 meters, clocking a time of 2 minutes and 9.57 seconds. She also anchored the Elon University women’s 4×400 meter relay team, which finished seventh in 3 minutes […]

CedarBridge Academy’s Class of 2025 held their “Out of This World” Fashion Show at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. You can view the first set of photos and a video by clicking here, all Bernews coverage of fashion shows here, and over 150 videos of fashion shows here on Bernews.TV. Related Stories Photos/Video: ‘Out Of […]

CedarBridge Academy’s Class of 2025 wowed audiences with their “Out of This World” Fashion Show at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium, with the show featuring a variety of creative looks. You can view the first set of photos below, all our coverage of CedarBridge Academy here, all our coverage of fashion shows by clicking here, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Most nine-year-olds dream of birthday parties filled with presents. But for Kayson Sousa of Smith’s, this year was different. Instead of asking for toys or games for his ninth birthday in March, Kayson made a heartfelt request: he asked friends and family to donate to the Bermuda SPCA  – an animal […]

This past weekend, April 25-27th, Bermuda’s Bahá’í community celebrated its 45th Annual National Convention, marking the establishment of its first National Spiritual Assembly in 1981. A spokesperson said, “With humble, prayerful hearts the 19 elected delegates fulfilled their sacred obligation of electing the incoming National Spiritual Assembly. The expectation is that this institution will continue to strive to […]

Hundreds of students will mark a major milestone as Bermuda College prepares to celebrate its commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 15. A spokesperson said, “Hundreds of students – young and old – are set to celebrate educational success when Bermuda College hosts its commencement ceremony. “Next month students studying at Bermuda College as well as […]

The Michael Preece Softball Diamond played host to a high-scoring triple header as the Bermuda softball league season continued, with a total of 91 runs scored across the three games. Hakuna Matata Lions 19 Beach Bums 7 The opening game of the night saw Hakuna Matata Lions deliver a dominant offensive performance, defeating the Beach […]

Rugby Americas North [RAN] has released its 2025 senior men’s international test match schedule, which includes matches for Bermuda against the Bahamas and the Cayman Islands. RAN also announced a structural change, saying, “Starting in 2026, the RAN Men’s XV will be comprised of three Tiers, allowing all participating Unions the opportunity to compete in […]

Bermudian athlete Za’Kayza Parsons was in action at the Penn Relays, representing the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] in the college women’s 4×100 relays. In the college women’s 4×100 relay heats, the UMBC quartet of Parsons, Leanne McDonald, Genelle Stephens, and Anna Creed finished with the seventh-fastest time of 46.89 seconds, securing their place […]

Ice hockey player Blake Montgomery helped the London Knights defeat the Kitchener Rangers 3-2 away in Game Three of the Western Conference finals yesterday [April 28]. Montgomery joined the Knights on an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement in November last year. Drafted by National Hockey League team the Ottawa Senators in June last year, Montgomery […]