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[Written by Stephen Wright] Sakari Famous will be paying special attention to the annual Skyport Magic Mile at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday, March 4th. The Bermuda high jumper’s younger sister Anaiah Famous-Woolridge will be among the estimated 1,000-plus youngsters competing in the beloved community race. Although Famous will not be able to attend […]

Centennial Bermuda Foundation have welcomed three new Board members – Lisa DeSilva, Paul Regier and Dantae Williams — each serving on different committees. A spokesperson said, “Centennial Bermuda Foundation welcomes three new Board members, each serving on different committees. Centennial, a private philanthropic organisation that funds a wide range of non-profit initiatives and scholarships has appointed: […]

In Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Islanders defeat the New Comers 3 – 1, the Pinsplitters and Last Pin end their match in a 2 – 2 draw, and the Blue Angels lose 3 – 1 to the Star Lites. Men Handicap Game: McNeil Simmons 245, Wilfred Furbert […]

$700,000 of capital funding is provided for for the “Mangrove Bay Clinic renovation” which “will provide high-quality healthcare services for the community in the island’s west end” and “preparation will be undertaken in 2023/24 so that construction can commence early in 2024/25,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking at this week’s press conference, Minister […]

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Feb 23], with the list indicating that there are two bus runs cancelled so far today.

February 22 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,533.66, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 67 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF].

Assured Guaranty Ltd. — a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company — declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per common share, an increase of 12% from the quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share that was declared on November 2, 2022. The dividend is payable on March 22, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close […]

Three of island’s most well known and accomplished siblings — Randy Horton, Ellen-Kate Horton, and Robert Horton — will be joining Bernews at 6.00pm this evening [Feb 23] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The trio, along with Bermuda College President Dr. Duranda Greene who was a BNV guest earlier […]

The Bermuda Police Service said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Tyrah Parris.” A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Parris was last seen in the Middle Road Smith’s Parish area around 5:45 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023. “At that time she was wearing a white school shirt and a green skirt. Ms. Parris […]

The budget for the 2023/2024 financial year includes $155,158,762 in funding for the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking at today’s [Feb 22] press conference, Minister Wilson said, “The budget of one hundred and ninety-nine million, two hundred and forty thousand, one hundred and six […]

The Board of Directors of Polaris Holding Company Ltd announced the “scheduled retirement of its Chief Executive Officer, Warren Jones, in October 2023, following nearly a decade of service” and said they  ”salute Warren for his nine years of impeccable leadership at Polaris.” A spokesperson said, “Polaris has been a Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] listed entity […]

A “cable-pulling operation” commencing on Thursday [Feb 23] will “result in a road closure for Store Hill Road to be continued by a single-lane closure for Middle Road after that.” A spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised of BELCO cable-pulling operation commencing on Thursday, 23 February, on Store Hill Road at North Shore Road junction. “The […]

The ‘Bredrin’ art exhibition is now on display at the Bermuda Society of Art [BSoA] at City Hall, showcasing many of island’s talented artists in celebration of Black History Month. The BSoA said, “In honour of Black History Month we designed an exhibition, inviting a selection of Black artists in Bermuda who created work that […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 22] include notice of intended marriages. Maritime Marriage Notice: Jeffrey Hatch & Lynn Cleaver Notice Type: Legal Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intended Marriage [Maritime] Notice ID: LN0073/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 22 February 2023 The Maritime Marriage Act, 1999 Notice of Intended […]

The police have now confirmed the death of a 50-year-old man. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a taxi and a motorcycle on South Road, Warwick, near the junction with Tribe Road number […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]  is launching BTA+, a “digital learning management platform that delivers industry-related training and educational lessons online. ” A spokesperson said, “The goal of the digital hub is to provide tourism/hospitality education and training in one location. BTA+ is the first learning platform of its kind for Bermuda’s tourism and hospitality […]

Thursday, February 23 is expected to see mostly sunny skies with some thin high cloud at times, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be […]

A 38-year-old man appeared in the Supreme Court today [Feb 22], where he pleaded guilty to murder. Anthony Davis admitted to killing 28-year-old Morissa Moniz in November 2021. Puisne Judge Shade Subair-Williams set a sentencing date of March 27th and Davis will remain in custody. The police previously said that Ms Moniz was “found in an unresponsive […]

The Bermuda National Athletic Association hosted a Track Meet at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Tiara DeRosa won the women’s shot put open with a top toss of 11.48m or 37 feet 8 inches and Kesay Bell won the under 20 women’s shot put with a toss of 9.74m or 31 […]

In recognition of Black History Month, the City of Hamilton has created a series of educational videos highlighting sites in the City that “are significant to the legacy of Black Bermudians and the building of our city,” with the fourth episode in the series focusing on the role that businessman Samuel Robinson played in the […]

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] announced the three-member team — Vinny Boisvert, Zach McGuire and Sebastian Pukk — that will represent Bermuda in the Junior Davis Cup pre-qualifying tournament for the Caribbean and Central American region. A spokesperson said, “This will be the first time since 2017 that a Bermuda team will participate in […]

The World Match Racing Tour [WMRT] announced their 2023 sailing schedule, which the organisation said includes the Bermuda Gold Cup in October. The spokesperson said, “The World Match Racing Tour [WMRT] today announced its 2023 world championship season with a fifteen-event schedule across ten countries, including the return of founding Tour events – the Congressional […]

“The UK has a credible cross-domain, multi-layered capability to counter any threat to UK airspace,” the British Minister for the Armed Forces said in response to a question about the UK’s ability to handle spy balloons which enter the UK or Overseas Territories airspace. During the British Parliament’s session yesterday [Feb 21] , Shadow Minister Transport […]

On Friday, Bloomberg TV will film a segment on island about “innovation in the telecom space and why Bermuda is the perfect place to do business.” A spokesperson said, “The interview will be conducted at St. Regis Bermuda by Anthony Lacavera, founder and former CEO of Wind Mobile with Premier David Burt, Sam Tabbara, CEO […]

The Bermuda cricket team — who claimed a 6-wicket victory over an Argentina XI yesterday — is playing their second Twenty20 International match in Argentina and you can tune in and watch live below, however please note the commentary is in Spanish.

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] I continue to hear this narrative being parroted by PLP MPs and Ministers about consecutive GDP growth. It was used recently to deflect from my colleague Senator DeCouto’s crucial inquiry about Fairmont Southampton by the Premier and again in his budget statement. If it’s one thing the Progressive […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] While all of the Bermuda T20 cricket squad are chomping at the bit in advance of Bermuda’ participation in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier in Argentina, five players in particular are anxious to justify their inclusions among the 14-member outfit, now preparing in the Pacific coastal, […]

Dr Chris Fosker received the 2022 Alumni Award from the University of Toronto’s Department of Radiation Oncology [UTDRO]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [the Centre] is pleased to announce that one of their oncologists has been recognised internationally for their outstanding work in Bermuda. Dr Chris Fosker, Medical Director and clinical oncologist […]

Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert are holding a joint press conference this afternoon [Feb 22] to “discuss their Ministry’s budget initiatives.” You can watch the video video below  and view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget here.

Athene Life Re Ltd. –  the reinsurance subsidiary of Athene Holding Ltd — donated $100,000 to Bermuda charities in 2022 as “part of Athene’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the community where employees live and work.” A spokesperson said, “The Athene Life Re Charitable Committee’s contributions to over 13 local charities and organizations aligned […]

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Bermuda Digest of Statistics 2022 from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “The Digest is structured into ten sections containing tables, analyses, quick facts and charts for each. With over 60 statistical tables, the Digest provides a wealth of data on Bermuda’s demographic, economic […]

The police  will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting this Thursday evening [Feb 23]. A police spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised that the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints in 7 parishes [Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick & Southampton] starting this Thursday evening, 23rd February through Sunday, 26th […]

Guiding Bermuda is celebrating the 104th anniversary of Guiding in Bermuda, with its annual Thinking Day being held. A spokesperson said, “Guiding Bermuda is celebrating its 104th anniversary of Guiding in Bermuda, joining millions of Brownies, Rainbows, Girl Guides, Senior Units, formerly Rangers, and Boy Scouts around the world. “This year marks the first live […]

Minister Michael Weeks and Fresh Breath Dental held a Kids Community Day on February 17 in recognition of Oral Health Month. A spokesperson said, “Minister Michael Weeks, M.P. for Constituency 16, in collaboration with Zuri Samuels of Fresh Breath Dental, held the first Kids Community Day held on February 17, 2023. “For Oral Health Month, […]

Bermuda took on an Argentina XI in a Twenty20 International match, in Buenos Aires in the lead-up to the 2023 ICC Americas T20 Sub-Regional Qualifier, with Bermuda claiming the victory. Argentina XI won the toss and elected to bat, they were bowled out for 77, Pedro Arrighi was the top scorer with 18, while captain […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Chuck Morgan has continued his development on a recent trip to Thailand – the spiritual home of Muay Thai – after becoming a World Boxing Council MuayThai certified official, coach, cornerman and cutman. Morgan attended the Thailand Cup with local fighters Ashton Bell and Tyler Cup earlier this month and completed […]

Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Bailey’s Bay Strikers defeat Sweet Life 3 – 1, D’Rollerz defeat Cool Runnings 3 – 1, and the match between Too Legit To Split and Secret Weapons end in a 2 – 2 draw. Men’s High Scratch Game Justin Paynter 235 Quinton Perinchief 206 Tariq […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an island love theme, with a heart decorated with flags of Bermuda and some of the Caribbean islands. 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, […]

“Encouraging deeper collaboration and constructive dialogue to expedite the end of colonialism” ensuring the “aspirational needs of small island territories under the purview of the Special Committee on Decolonization are met is a global responsibility,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said. “The concerns of the Territories are varied, and we must ensure their voices are heard […]

Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed a Loss Portfolio Transfer agreement with RACQ Insurance Limited to reinsure 80% of RACQ’s motor vehicle Compulsory Third Party  insurance liabilities, covering accident years 2021 and prior. A spokesperson said, “Under the reinsurance, which is effective as of July 1, 2022, RACQ will cede […]

Bermudian model Aliana King has been featured in a campaign for David Yurman. David Yurman describes itself as “America’s preeminent jewelry company,” and Ms King joins a number of prominent models and actresses — such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Naomi Watts, Gisele Bündchen, Joan Smalls, Taylor Hill, and Natalia Vodianova — that have modeled […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Office is “reminding all employers that the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 2009 require every employer to submit an annual report of the number of accidents, dangerous occurrences and injuries that occurred at the workplace during the calendar year, January to December.” A Government spokesperson said, “Employers are responsible for […]

[Join statement from a number of people] We, the undersigned, wish to leverage the opportunity of the anniversary of the assassination of Al Hajj Malik Shabazz – Malcolm X – to encourage our young people who are caught up in the cycle of violence in our Island, to lay down their weapons. We urge this […]

Wednesday, February 22 is expected to see plenty of sunshine developing after an early shower, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 6.55am […]

In conjunction with Women’s History Month, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art announced the exhibition ‘Radical Blooms: Female Flora Painters in Bermuda,’ opening in the Mezzanine Gallery on Friday, March 10th with a reception from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “This exhibition will reveal the myriad ways that female artists have depicted nature, and particularly […]

A record number of participants will take part in Pals 35th Annual Walk on Sunday [February 26]. More than 650 people have already registered for the annual fundraiser for the charity, with money going towards medical care, equipment and supplies for cancer patients in Bermuda. Colleen English De Grilla, Pals executive director, told Bernews: “This […]

The Institute of Directors [IoD] Bermuda began their 2023 Professional Development programme earlier this month with a panel discussion entitled, Hot Topics for Boards in 2023. A spokesperson said, “Held in the Trudeau Ballroom at Hamilton Princess, the event was hosted in conjunction with KPMG and was attended by more than 100 people. “The panel […]

“I am committed to addressing the growing number of canine-related incidents, especially those involving pitbull breeds,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, following a recent meeting with canine and animal stakeholders to “discuss and learn how participants and their organizations could contribute to improved management of canines and public safety.” A Government spokesperson said, […]

[Updated] The police have confirmed the death of 50-year-old Arnold Astwood following a collision in Southampton, and said that a “51-year-old-male has been arrested.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:45pm on Monday 20th February, Police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious collision on South Road, just west of Horseshoe Road Southampton. […]

Bermuda College President Dr. Duranda Greene is joining Bernews at 4.15pm this afternoon [Feb 21] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Dr. Greene — along with Randy Horton, Ellen-Kate Horton, and Robert Horton who will also be BNV guests this week — is being honoured by the Hamilton Princess & […]