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Nearly three quarters [73%] of CEOs believe global economic growth will decline over the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 26th Annual Global CEO Survey, which polled 4,410 CEOs in 105 countries and territories, including Bermuda and in the Caribbean region, in October and November 2022. A spokesperson said, “The bleak CEO outlook is the […]

The Bermuda Football Association Executive Council and Technical Department congratulated the following athletes who have been selected for final consideration to participate in the CONCACAF U17 Championships. Bermuda CONCACAF U17 Championship Final Consideration Team Nayan Grant Malachi Henry Luke Fulton Jaidyn Robinson Jannis Roberts Xahvi DeRoza Daion Swan-DeSilva Malachai Belboda Nathaniel Swan Qu’ran Raynor Keiaron […]

Snooker league action resumed between Spanish Point Boat Club Two and Warwick Workmen’s Club One; Warwick Workmen’s Club Two and Watford Sports Club; and Spanish Point Boat Club One and RAA. Spanish Point Boat Club Two 4 Warwick Workmen’s Club One 1 Spanish Point Boat Club’s Billy Wotton opened the scoring with a 60-47 win […]

The Bentley University women’s swimming and diving team improved to 7-1 with a 171-87 victory over Adelphi University in the Dana Center Pool. Bermuda’s Taylor White was a multiple winner in the competition. She led a 1-2-3 Bentley finish in the women’s 200 yard freestyle with a time of 1:59.78, and she was the first […]

Dylan Bingwen Ma and Ein Kim won the inaugural Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship which was held at the Port Royal Golf Course. The Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship participants faced many weather challenges over the tournament, but they were able to complete the three round tournament. Bingwen Ma who started the day shot a third round […]

Cruise Fever has featured Bermuda in an article titled “7 Best Cruises to Take This Summer in 2023.” The Cruise Fever story said, “Summer will be here before you know it. So, now is the time to start preparing for that summer cruise. And there are a few destinations that are just perfect for a […]

On a month to month basis food prices dropped 0.1% with items contributing to the decrease including onions which reportedly dropped 29.9%, while on a year to year basis food prices were up 10.3%, with major contributors to the annual increase including cooking oil which was up 53.1% and eggs which went up 37.3%. This is […]

The Coors Light Bermuda Flag Football Championships took place at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field, with the Seahawks crowned the Champions. The Seahawks defeated the Chargers 37 – 25, the game MVP was Seward Smith from the Seahawks with 5 passing touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Related Stories Flag Football: Chargers & […]

The 2023 World Cup Open martial arts competition was held on Sunday [Jan 15], with Bermuda’s Michael Burgess of Kobayashi Okinawan School of Karate-Do competing in the 12 to 14 age group. A spokesperson said, “John Chung held his 2023 World Cup Open martial arts competition on Sunday, January 15 at the Hilton Washington Dulles […]

PrivCom will be hosting Data Privacy Week [DPW] in Bermuda during the week of January 23 to January 27. A spokesperson said, “PrivCom is pleased to announce that we will be hosting Data Privacy Week in Bermuda during the week of 23-27th January 2023. The initiative has seen fantastic support from a number of public […]

Staff at Butterfield & Vallis are gearing up for this Sunday’s [Jan 22] Butterfield & Vallis 5K, which will get started at 8.30am. A spokesperson said, “After a very successful Bermuda Triangle Challenge Weekend, staff at Butterfield & Vallis are gearing up for this Sunday’s [January 22nd] Butterfield & Vallis 5K. “The Bermuda Heart Foundation […]

The Ministry of Health recently hosted a polio outbreak simulation exercise, “bringing stakeholders from across the health sector to review the Bermuda Polio Outbreak Preparedness and Response Plan.” Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ayo Oyinloye, said, “Bermuda has an excellent track record in polio control. We are largely protected as we have high rates of polio […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes has put himself in a formidable position to retain his Shifter Masters title in the Skusa Winter Series. Barnes leads the standings after the opening two rounds of the competition at the Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida at the weekend. The 38-year-old almost completed a clean sweep, winning three of the […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 16] include contracts valued at over $50,000. PATI The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0057/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] Publication date: 16 January 2023 Notice ID: Title: Bermuda Civil Aviation […]

Police responded to four separate dog biting incidents on Friday [Jan 13]; two dogs were seized by the Animal Warden after biting a female senior citizen in Hamilton parish, a 76-year-old woman was bitten by a dog in Southampton, a 10-year-old girl was bitten by a dog in Pembroke and  police also responded to a report of a dog […]

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, January 17 is expected to see sunny periods, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at 5.38pm. […]

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] announced that Kendaree Burgess is the BDA’s new Chief Operating Officer [COO]. A spokesperson said, “Reporting to the CEO, Ms. Burgess will oversee the BDA’s operations and manage internal processes, policies, and procedures to achieve our overall strategic goals and objectives; support and drive strategic priorities aligned to the […]

The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge was held this weekend with hundreds of runners from overseas and Bermuda in action, with the Butterfield Front Street Mile taking place in Hamilton on Friday [Jan 13], the BF&M 10k Run/Walk on Saturday [Jan 14] and the PWC Half Marathon & Marathon event on Sunday [Jan 15]. Bernews live […]

“The dog attacks in this country are out of hand,” Opposition Deputy Leader Jarion Richardson said. “I’ve been working with residents in one area for months regarding an attack that left a man severely injured. There’s to date been no enforcement action against the dog’s owner. “The enforcement process is clearly a bureaucratic mess. Between the […]

A new video game is available, as local indie game studio Bermuda Island Games has just released the ‘Hidden Gems of Bermuda 2′ game. A spokesperson said, “For any casual Match 3 or Candy-crush gamers, this is one you will definitely want to download. Tori the tour guide takes you through each level to unlock […]

Bermuda College is seeking input from the community on the selection of its new president, following the retirement of Dr. Duranda Greene at the end of the academic year. A spokesperson said, “College Board Chairman, Jerome Reid has noted that the Board is committed to “conducting an equitable, inclusive, transparent and comprehensive search that will […]

After three days of racing – including the Butterfield Mile, BF&M 10K and the PWC Half and Full Marathon — the 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge event concluded today [Jan 15] with an award ceremony for this morning’s races as well as for the full Challenge event. 360° panorama of people gathering for the awards ceremony after […]

Over 400 payroll tax relief applicants have pending applications because employers have not verified their employment and salary and over 150 applicants need to submit further information, so the deadline has been extended until January 31, 2023. Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said, “Over 400 payroll tax relief applicants have pending applications because […]

The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge event concluded today [Jan 15] with the final set of races in the three day event. The PWC Half Marathon started and finished in Hamilton, and saw JJ Santana and Ellie Stevens race to victory, with the top three male runners including two Bermudians, with Lamont Marshall placing second and Tyler Butterfield […]

The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge event concluded today [Jan 15] with the PWC Half Marathon & Marathon, which saw Dennis Mbelenzi and Stephanie Hodge win the marathon, while JJ Santana and Ellie Stevens won the half marathon. The 90 minute live video replay of the finish line is below You can view photos below and the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] JJ Santana and Ellie Stevens claimed their second victories in the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge after winning the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon today. American Santana and England’s Stevens also secured wins in the BF&M 10K Run yesterday. Santana finished the half marathon in 1hr 8min 25sec followed by Bermudian pair Lamont […]

Monday, January 16 is expected to be windy with rain showers, 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 W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will be […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Former island resident Dennis Mbelenzi achieved his objective of winning the PwC Bermuda Marathon today [Jan 15] while Stephanie Hodge claimed the female title. The Kenyan, who lived on the island from 2007 to 2019, completed the two 13.1-mile loops in 2hr 29min 55sec. It was the Canadian resident’s first outing in […]

Caitlyn Bobb and her University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s indoor track and field teammates produced strong results against a top-level field at the Nittany Lion Challenge at Penn State’s multi-sport facility. Bobb finished in fourth place in the 200 meters, posting an early season mark of 24.61 The women’s 4 x 40 m […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced changes in the schedule for the Premier and First Division matches. A spokesperson said, “Due to the confirmed dates of the Nations League scheduled for March 25th & 28th; the following changes have been made to the schedule: “The Premier Division matches [Week 18] scheduled on Sunday, March 26th […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Runners taking to the island’s roads for the PwC Bermuda Marathon and Half Marathon today [January 15] can “refuel” at rum stops along the route. Courtesy of Gosling’s Limited, the half-marathon and half-marathon relay courses will feature two rum stops, and the full marathon will feature three. Photo via Goslings Rum […]

The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge PwC Bermuda Marathon event is being held this morning [Jan 15] and you can tune in and watch live video of the finish line below. We will have additional coverage of this event later on and in the meantime, you can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda […]

News that Dage Minors won the Elite Mile race, the Berkeley Class of 1982 celebrated their 40 year reunion and donated $1.500 to a student, and the 11 recruits undergoing training in the BFRS held a car wash to raise funds in aid of PALS and the Mirrors Programme were all some of the positive […]

AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Canopius US Insurance, Inc. [Canopius US] [Wilmington, DE] and Canopius Reinsurance Limited [Canopius Re] [Bermuda]. Both entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Canopius Group Limited [Canopius] […]

Convex Group Limited announced the promotion of Brian Bissett to group chief finance officer [CFO] with immediate effect. A spokesperson said, “Convex Group Limited [Convex], the international specialty insurer and reinsurer, announces the promotion of Brian Bissett to group chief finance officer [CFO] with immediate effect. Based in London, Bissett will report to Paul Brand, […]

The island experienced less than desirable weather today [Jan 14] with the forecast prompting the Bermuda Weather Service to issue a Gale Warning, Thunderstorm Advisory, and even a Severe Weather Warning for a brief period this afternoon, with the weather resulting in some power outages, which BELCO crews have been out working to restore. The […]

The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge event continued this morning [Jan 14] with the BF&M 10k Run/Walk, which saw JJ Santana and Ellie Stevens race to victory, with Santana finishing in 32.39, while Stevens crossed the line in a time of 37.47. Elias Graca was second and Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield was third, while the second […]

Sunday, January 15 is expected to see better weather than Saturday, with sunny periods with a few blustery showers, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise […]

BELCO crews are working to restore power this afternoon [Jan 14] with power outages occurring in multiple parishes. The BWS had previously issued a Gale Warning and Thunderstorm Advisory, and also issued a Severe Weather Warning valid for this afternoon. Their forecast states, “Severe Weather Warning issued – strong to gale force winds gust storm […]

Brijette Basden represented the Shaw University women’s track and field in the JDL Early Bird Invitational. She competed in the women’s 60m preliminaries clocking a time of 8.09 finishing 24th, her time was also an NCAA DII provisional time, and Basden also competed in the women’s 200m finishing 18th stopping the clock in a time […]

A saxophonist and a drummer spoke about their experiences in the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band as they highlighted the opportunities it has afforded them. Lance Corporal Azar Morrissey and Corporal Kallan Thomas were still at school when they became Junior Musicians and noted that “being part of the Band and Corps of Drums helped them […]

The Bermuda Opera team is presenting the Met: Live in HD [2021-22] & Encore series in Bermuda on film on Sundays at BUEI at 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Opera team is proud to present the Met: Live in HD [2021-22] & Encore series in Bermuda on film. See these world-class productions on the […]

The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge got underway last night [Jan 13] with the Butterfield Front Street Mile races in Hamilton, which saw top local junior and adult runners in action, along with international athletes, with Dage Minors thrilling the hometown fans by racing to victory in the Men’s Elite race, You can view photos below, the […]

Crowds made their way to Front Street in Hamilton for the Butterfield Mile Race, which saw elite athletes, top local adults and junior runners take part, and Dage Minors thrilled the crowd when he won the Men’s Elite Race, while Gina McNamara won the Women’s Elite Race. You can view the full results below, all […]

The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge event continues this morning [Jan 14] with the BF&M 10k Run/Walk. We will provide updates and video as able, and you can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here. We should, weather dependent, have live video from the finish line: Your screen will automatically refresh […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of December 2022 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M Prepare 300 Packages, Donate $20K BF&M Sponsors Free For February At NMB Endeavour & BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme Bermuda Championship […]

Mosaic Insurance has opened an office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as a strategic regional platform to access risks from across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia [MEASA] market A spokesperson said, “Three specialist underwriters, along with a finance team member, are based at the new location—the seventh for Mosaic as it approaches its […]

Sompo International announced two new leadership appointments today for Sompo International’s multinational crop insurance platform, AgriSompo. A spokesperson said, “Brad Leighton has been named President of AgriSompo North America and Marji Guyler-Alaniz has been named Chief Operating Officer [COO] of AgriSompo North America and President of AgriSompo International. “Robert [Bob] Haney will continue his role […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Gina McNamara reigned supreme in the Butterfield Front Street Mile elite women’s race tonight. McNamara, of the United States, won in a time of 4min 51.89sec. Ellie Stevens, of Britain, came second in 4:56.14 and Christina Vergara-Aleshire, of the US, finished third in 5:04.89. Related Stories Video: Dage Minors Wins Butterfield […]