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The National Sports Center North Field saw three Bermuda School Sports Federation Knock-Out Finals take place with 13 goals scored, as some of the island’s top young footballers showcased their skills. Middle School Over 13 Final: Saltus 4 – Warwick Academy 2 Saltus Grammar School defeated Warwick Academy 4-2 in the Middle School Over 13 […]

The Customs Department held its Annual Colin A. Smith Road Race in St David’s as part of Customs Week, with Jay Donawa racing to victory. A spokesperson said, “The Customs Department, as part of Customs Week 2023, held its Annual Colin A. Smith Road Race in St David’s on Wednesday, 25 January. The event saw […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach says he is ready for his “bulldozer year” as he builds towards his dream of reaching the Olympic Games in Paris next year. The 20-year-old has several amateur tournaments on the horizon as he looks to become the first Bermudian boxer to qualify for the Olympics since light middleweight […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a-” [Excellent] of North End Re Ltd. [Bermuda] A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term […]

Nahki Wells is currently ranked as the 11th top scorer in the English Championship League, which is the second-highest overall in the English football league system, after the Premier League. The Bermudian footballer, who has scored nine goal so far this season, recently signed a new two-year deal at Bristol City, with the club calling […]

Potential attendees of the Bermuda Business Development Agency’s [BDA] second annual Bermuda Risk Summit, being held at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club from March 6-8, are reminded the early bird registration price will end tomorrow [Jan 27]. A spokesperson said, “Included in the early bird price are keynote breakfasts, networking breaks and lunches, an […]

After paying a visit to the island, carrier ship Demeter Leader recently departed Bermuda. MarineTraffic.com says, “Demeter Leader is a vehicles carrier that was built in 2009 and is sailing under the flag of Japan. Her carrying capacity is 20019 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 7.6 meters. Her length overall is 199.94 […]

The City of Hamilton “has a vacancy rate of 15% at ground floor level” and “we predict that this figure is likely to increase as the full and long-term impacts of the pandemic are felt. ” This is according to the recently released City of Hamilton Plan 2023 Consultative Draft which said, “Our research has found that […]

EY’s 2023 Global Insurance Outlook explores the impact of “macroeconomic, geopolitical and pandemic-driven upheavals” on the global insurance industry. A spokesperson said, “The report finds that amid this turbulence, more people want more protection for what they value most, opening growth opportunities for innovative insurers who can meet these evolving customer needs. “Protection and savings […]

The cruise ship Norwegian Gem will be reportedly skipping a planned visit to Bermuda tomorrow [Jan 27] due to a departure delay in New York caused by inclement weather. The Cruise Hive website said, “Guests boarding Norwegian Gem in New York today have been informed that their departure will be delayed due to winter weather, […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 5.8% in October – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 0.2% when compared to October 2021, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the October 2022 Retail Sales Index. October’s […]

On Saturday [Jan 28], the first Creatives Live! event of the year kicks off with Working Title performing at Warwick Workman’s Club. Sponsored by the Department of Culture this year the popular Creatives Live! concert series will be taking place at a few community venues around the island. On Saturday, Working Title will be performing […]

Carnival In Bermuda announced that the Bermuda Mas Bands “have been gearing up over the past few months and are now ready to release their presentations for Revel De Road 2023.” A spokesperson said, “Party People Entertainment will stoke the flames for Band Launch Season as they present their theme ‘The House of Dragons,’ beginning […]

Walkers and The TLC Group will be holding a free Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA] webinar on Thursday, February 2 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Walkers and The TLC Group will be holding a free Personal Information Protection Act webinar on Thursday 2 February 2023. The webinar will run from 12.30pm to 1.30pm, […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has released a video titled ‘The Tale of the Bermuda Whale,’ noting that “humpback whales are a sight to be seen during their annual retreat to Bermuda’s waters.” The video’s description says, “The humpback whales are a sight to be seen during their annual retreat to Bermuda’s waters. Whales can […]

Resilience announced that Dan Rance will be joining as Head of Resilience Bermuda and Global Head of Large Accounts. A spokesperson said, “Resilience, the next-generation cyber risk solutions company, is proud to announce that Dan Rance will be joining as Head of Resilience Bermuda and Global Head of Large Accounts to help accelerate delivery of their […]

Fourteen Bermuda candidates have successfully qualified as national and CEA regional show jumping judges and stewards. A spokesperson said, “Elected as the President of the Caribbean Equestrian Association in 2022, Bermuda’s own Heidi Shelley Mello has already successfully achieved her major goal to improve the education of national and regional equestrian CEA officials. 10 of […]

The Whitney Institute Middle School continued its dominance in the middle school girls division after defeating Warwick Academy team 9 – 1 in the middle school girls KO cup final. Earlier this season Whitney had claimed first and second place in the six-a-side tournament and came into the final as heavy favorites. Whitney took an […]

The Bermuda Ball Hockey League season continued at the PCC Hockey Rink with a double-header that produced 18 goals. BDA Spirits 4 Hamilton Princess 3 In the opener, the BDA Spirits edged the Hamilton Princess 4 – 3, thanks to two goals in the third period. Both teams scored a goal in the first period […]

A free health clinic is aiming to address pervasive health conditions “that have been identified as common threats to the local mature male population.” A spokesperson said, “Daily Male is a clinic designed to offer free men’s health screening for Prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease among the over-60 male demographic, which stands as a widely […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 25] include acting appointments, boards appointments, permanent resident certificate, Bermudian status, contracts, planning applications registered, cancellation of registration, striking off, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant and notice of intended marriages. Chief Enviromental Health Officer Ministry Of Health Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting […]

The Bermuda Government has released the latest Covid-19 figures today [Jan 25], and there are now 16 known active cases, with 10 of the 16 people in hospital. The amount of recorded deaths remains at 157,  the same as last week, and there has now been a total of 18,593 cases recorded since 2020. You can find more […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has released its 2023 Business Plan. A spokesperson said, “The document is a blueprint for the year ahead, detailing how the BMA will continue to deliver its mandate, the progress it plans to make on its multi-year phased initiatives and the projects it will launch to maintain agility and nimbleness […]

SJD World announced the launch of its new subscription services, with the company saying they offer “packages meeting the full gamut of client graphic design needs.” A spokesperson said, “In a bid to support local and international businesses without a full-time in-house graphic designer, SJD World Ltd, an award-winning graphic and web design company on […]

The lone Bermuda Ball Hockey match at the PCC Hockey Rink saw Hamilton Princess come from behind to defeat Spine and Sport 6 – 4. After a scoreless first period, Spine and Sport scored the only two goals of the second period with Jeremy Estey scoring twice. In the third period, Hamilton Princess got three […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is appealing for sponsorship to help fund his racing ambitions in the United States this year. The island’s top karting driver has set up an OpenFender account – a funding and sponsorship marketplace for racers – to help him continue his success racing overseas. Barnes, who drives for Ohio-based […]

Entrepreneur and content creator Lexi Hensler – who boasts 2.6 million followers on Instagram – said that she is “absolutely obsessed with Bermuda” in a celebrity travel interview. An MSN.com story said, “When Lexi Hensler created HUGZ, it was with the intent to provide comfort for those suffering from depression. As someone who was bullied […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a pink Bermuda flag glass butterfly. 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. You can download both sizes below, and check […]

Apex Group announced the planned acquisition of Bank of America Custodial Services [Ireland] Limited, the Irish depositary business of Bank of America. A spokesperson said, “Apex Group Ltd. [Apex], a global financial services provider, announces today the planned acquisition of Bank of America Custodial Services [Ireland] Limited [BACSIL], the Irish depositary business of Bank of […]

The AG Show Ltd Committee announced that “the Department of Parks will run and be solely responsible” for this year’s Ag Show, and the Government confirmed that the “Ministry has set aside a budget of $100,000 to put on the event” and “this year, from 27 April to 29 April, the public can expect the […]

The Bermuda Chef De Missions have been selected for the CAC, Commonwealth Youth, PanAm and Olympic Games in 2023 and 2024, with Jon Beard, Ashley Yearwood, Julia Hawley and Katura Horton Perinchief all set to serve. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association is happy to announce the selected Chef de Missions [CDM] for the […]

Wednesday, January 25 is expected to see variable cloud cover, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7.17am and sunset will be at […]

The UK government will introduce new passport fees for all applications on February 2nd 2023, according to a statement on the official UK Government website. The UK Government website said, “The government will introduce new passport fees for all applications on 2 February 2023, the first time in 5 years that the cost of applying […]

Two males have been arrested in connection with the “alleged assault of a 17-year-old male” yesterday in Pembroke, the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is investigating the alleged assault of a 17-year-old male, which reportedly took place around 10:20 a.m. yesterday, Monday 23rd January, 2023, on the grounds of the […]

The U.S. Consulate General has launched the next Study With “US” campaign video, spotlighting Bermudian students currently attending U.S. colleges and universities, as well as Bermudian alumni of U.S institutions, with the third video featuring Risa Hunter. A spokesperson said, “The campaign reinforces the longstanding educational exchange ties between the United States and Bermuda and […]

“Bermuda [re]insurers expected improved underwriting performance in 2023 will be driven by accelerating premium rates with a market reset in pricing, terms and conditions, even amid heightened catastrophe losses, inflation and economic uncertainties,” according to Fitch Ratings. A statement from the ratings agency said, “Underwriting performance is poised to improve further this year, as accelerated […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced that between now and Friday, March 3rd, “Frontline Hospitality Ambassadors will receive complimentary admission to the Ocean Discovery Centre at BUEI every Tuesday to Friday from 10.00am to 5.00pm.” A spokesperson said, “Throughout this period, frontline hospitality workers with positions in front and heart of house positions at […]

The Bermuda Hockey Federation [BHF] announced that they have successfully won their bid to host the 2024 Women’s Pan American Challenge. A spokesperson said, “The tournament serves as the qualifier for the 2027 Pan American Games, where the top two teams will advance. The competition is anticipated to take place from September 20th – 28th, […]

Daniel Phillips took part in his first J300 San Jose Tournament of the year in Costa Rica, playing the qualifier of the 58th Coffee Bowl [Copa Del Cafe] 2023. Philips took on Matthias Uwe Kask from Canada, with Phillips falling in a three-setter. The Bermudian tennis player won the first set 6-4, Kask leveled the match […]

Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College will be hosting an Eco Lunch & Learn presentation on Thursday [Jan 26] from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The community are invited to attend our first Eco Lunch & Learn presentation of 2023. The presentation is free and no registration is required. On Thursday, January 26th, Dr. Rosemarie […]

Taylor White and her Bentley University women’s swimming and diving teammates secured a win over Pace University at the Dana Center pool. In the women’s 200 yard backstroke, White clocked a winning time of 2:10.80 and she also finished second competing in the women’s 200 yard freestyle touching the wall in a time of 1:58.94.

Mikal Dill and Stephan Dill recently represented the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls track and field team at the COROS Collegiate Challenge at the JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem. Mikal finished 12th in the long jump with a jump of 6.33m and 6th in the triple jump with a jump of 13.07m, while Stephan finished […]

Bermuda archers were back in action competing in the indoor season inside the St. George’s Community Center Gymnasium. The Bermuda archers took part in the Belgium 18m shoot, with first place going to Jaydon Roberts with a score of 569/600, Bernard Wade III was second shooting 554/600, third was Robin Selley with a score of […]

HSBC Bermuda today announced the introduction of Digital Secure Key for their online banking customers. A spokesperson said, “Customers can now benefit from the convenience and environmental friendliness of the Digital Secure Key which can be activated via the latest version of the HSBC Bermuda app, replacing HSBC customers’ plastic physical tokens, currently used to […]

New recruits to the Royal Bermuda Regiment could find themselves patrolling waters by summer as the Coast Guard plans to swell its ranks. Captain Jeffrey Patterson, the Coast Guard Commander, hopes to increase staff numbers to boost the unit’s capabilities and enhance training. Residents are invited to join the Regiment this week ahead of a […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 23] include notice of intended marriages. Maritime Marriage Notice: Jean Kelly & John Farnsworth Notice Type: Legal Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intended Marriage [Maritime] Notice ID: LN0027/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 23 January 2023 The Maritime Marriage Act, 1999 Notice of Intended Marriage […]

The Bermuda Karting Club season continued with some high-speed action at the Southside Motor Sports Park Track. In the tag junior class, Jonah Moniz took the checkered flag in all three races. Stephen Corrado, won two of the three races in the tag senior class, with Jayden Brimmer winning the other. The shifter stock saw […]

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:

Tuesday, January 24 is expected to see early cloud, chance of a shower or 2, becoming brighter later, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will […]

“I’ve listened to their concerns” and “instead of proceeding with the latest RFP on the 18 parklands in question – all concessionaires currently in place will be offered a three year renewal,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. A Government spokesperson said, “In accordance with the Procurement Code of Practice, the Minister has decided […]