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Sompo International Holdings announced today that Glen Bronstein has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Insurance Claims for the North America Region. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that Glen Bronstein has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League Season continued at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field with a double-header that produced 120 points. In the opener the Rhinos went down 20 – 7 to the Ravens, the Player of the Game for the Ravens was Patrick Doyle with 1 passing touchdown and 1 rushing touchdown, while […]

The Fishermen’s Association Bermuda has released a video to further respond to the Government, stating that the Steering Committee mostly consists of Government departments and said the Government has “inserted tokenism” to “give the impression that the fishing industry is fairly involved in the consultation and voting process.” Screenshot from the video statement released A […]

The police said they aware of “social media posts accusing individuals of providing information which may have led to criminals being incarcerated” noting that it “is dangerous and has the propensity to put the lives of individuals at risk, all the more if the information is wrong.” Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “The Bermuda […]

A Bermuda Field Hockey double-header took place at the National Sports Center with a total of 6 goals scored. Pink Robins 1 Budgies Reds 1 In the opener the Pink Robins and the Budgies Reds played to a 1 – 1 draw, Elizabeth Davidson scored a field goal in the 37th minute to give the […]

The Bermuda Karate Federation [BKF] hosted a free Kumite Seminar facilitated by the international Elite Athlete, Brian Hilliard. n Saturday the 26 and Sunday, November the 27th, local Karate enthusiasts and athletes of all ages were treated to a free Kumite Seminar facilitated by US Karate Team Member, and WKF Competitor Brian Hilliard and hosted […]

Last week, Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy claimed yet another World Championship title, becoming the four time WTS World Champion, and the first woman to accomplish such a feat, and the WTS organisation has posted a race highlight video of the event. Dame Flora has won world titles across multiple federations, and this latest accomplishment means she […]

Bermuda mountain bike champion Robin Horsfield will return to the island for his Christmas Break and while on island he will host a three day mountain bike clinic for island youth, sponsored by the Fat Tire Massive mountain bike group. “It will be great fun to be back on island and work with the next […]

The 2022 MarketPlace Christmas Motorcade will be held on Sunday [Dec 4] starting at 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Come celebrate the holiday season with us at the annual MarketPlace Christmas parade on Sunday, 4 December. Once again, we will be bringing the celebration to you. “The motorcade will leave Shelly Bay MarketPlace at 5 p.m. and travel […]

Tuesday, November 29 is expected to see becoming brighter after an early shower or two, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 7.00am […]

Daniel Phillips has qualified for the main draw of the J1 Bradenton Tennis Tournament in Florida. Phillips had to win three matches in the qualifying stage to get to the main draw. In his first qualifying match, Phillips battled Rohan Belday from the United States, using a third set tie breaker to advance 6-2, 3-6, […]

Paul Rodrigues Jr. and Christian Ebbin continued competing in a regatta that is running in conjunction with the Olympic Development Programme Racing Camp in Miami. In the 29er fleet on day two of racing, only one race was able to be completed, and Rodrigues and Ebbin finished the lone race in 4th place to take […]

Thomas Mills and Maddie Durkin were crowned the 2022 Hannover Re Half Marathon Male and Female Champions. Mills clocked a winning time of 1:13:33, Seamus Fearon was second in 1:16:20, and Moses Mufandaedza crossed the line third with a time of 1:17:07. Durkin finished 6th overall clocking a time of 1:25:39, Rose-Anna Hoey was the […]

BlockFi Inc and eight of its affiliates filed for bankruptcy in the United States and said “in parallel with these chapter 11 cases, BlockFi International Ltd. a Bermuda incorporated company, filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Bermuda for the appointment of joint provisional liquidators.” Their website said, “This action follows the shocking events surrounding […]

[Column written by Dr Myra Virgil] Tuesday, November 29, 2022, will be acknowledged in countries around the world as Giving Tuesday. Its purpose is as simple and uncomplicated as it gets: to encourage people to do good. Giving Tuesday began in the US as a collaboration between the United Nations Foundation and the 92nd Street […]

During a recent Activity Challenge, members of the public service walked a total of 307,748,648 steps – with nine Bermuda teams ranking amongst the Top 100 teams in competition worldwide. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday, 18 November, Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, highlighted the importance of […]

The City of Hamilton said they have “completed an extensive renovation of the Earl Cameron Theatre dressing rooms and bathrooms.” A spokesperson said, “The refurbishment has completely transformed the City Hall space with the installation of sleek, modern fixtures and flooring, giving the area a clean and contemporary feel. “We are extremely satisfied with the […]

Black Pony Gallery announced the second online solo exhibition by Portuguese artist Leonor Almeida Pereira: Vulcões com Pássaros Dentro | Volcanoes with Birds Inside. A spokesperson said, “The exhibition features nine original mixed media artworks on paper and runs from November 25 – December 19, 2022. “Residing on the island of São Miguel in the […]

Clarien announced the launch of their 16th Annual Holiday GiveBack Campaign, with donations going to support local feeding charity Meals on Wheels. A spokesperson said, “Running from now until December 31, 2022, the Holiday GiveBack programme encourages Clarien employees, customers and the wider community to celebrate the season of giving by working together to support […]

After missing the last two years due to Covid, the Pantomime will return as the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society is set to present performances of ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ featuring the traditional storyline set in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Pantomime returns to the Earl Cameron Theatre Stage as The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society present Sleeping […]

WindReach will host a virtual conference in recognition of the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities [IDPD] on December 2. A spokesperson said, “Our community will have the opportunity to hear from a varied panel of experts of which some have the lived experience, and others many years of experience working with individuals […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy and Tyler Smith claimed the top accolades at the Bermuda Triathlon Association awards ceremony at Thyme Restaurant in Paget at the weekend. Duffy was named the Elite Female Triathlete of the Year, while Smith picked up the Elite Male Triathlete of the Year. Duffy enjoyed a spectacular year, […]

The Loren Hotel will hold its first annual holiday market on Sunday, December 4th from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, showcasing 24 local vendors. A spokesperson said, “A $20 entry fee will include a glass of festive bubbles. There will be free entry for children as well as seniors. “Holiday beverages and bites from Mulled Wines, Candied […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Four Bermuda archers represented the island with pride at the recent Pan American Championships and Pan American Games Qualifier in Santiago, Chile. Cameron Pickering, Bernard Wade III, and Jaydon Roberts made up the men’s recurve team, while Robin Selley was the sole participant in the women’s recurve competition. Ross Roberts and […]

Run Bermuda’s Backyard, sponsored by Monument Re, will take place this Saturday 3rd December starting from Clearwater Beach field, Southside, St. David’s. A spokesperson said, “At the closing date for entries over 60 people have signed up to run ‘just one more loop’ in the exciting Backyard Ultra format. Runners take on a 4.167 mile […]

Caleb Ingham and his La Salle swimming and diving teammates faced off against Villanova as the men picked up their second win on the season winning 167 – 131. Ingham swam the third leg for the La Salle men’s 200 yard medley relay B team that finished 3rd with a time of 1:34:78. The Bermudian […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Spain 1 [Morata 62] Germany 1 [Fullkrug 83] Germany kept alive their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage after earning a vital point after drawing with Spain in Group E in Qatar. Niclas Fullkrug struck seven minutes from time when he fired a powerful shot past Spain goalkeeper Unai […]

Paul Rodrigues Jr. and Christian Ebbin began competing in a Regatta which is running in conjunction with the Olympic Development Programme Racing Camp in Miami. In the 29er Fleet opening day of racing, Rodrigues and Ebbin finished on 33 points, and three finishes of 11th. Related Stories Bermuda Sailors Continue In The Bahamas Sailors to […]

“The Government of Bermuda recognises the critical importance that Information and Communication Technology plays not only in business but our daily lives,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Weeks made the statement during the International Conference on Cyberlaw, Cybercrime & Cyber Security which was held last week. “The conference, […]

Monday, November 28 is expected to be cloudy and windy, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6:59am and sunset will be at […]

The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] said they have “renewed its commitment to support the Association for Corporate Racial Equity [ACRE], an organization focused on enhancing success in Bermuda’s International Business [IB] sector by fostering racial equity.” A spokesperson said, “Over the past decade in particular, diversity, equity, and inclusion [“DEI”] has become a […]

The Bermuda Golf Association hosted the Thanksgiving Challenge on the Hill which was played at the Turtle Hill Golf Course in challenging 30-knot north westerly winds. In the 36-hole stroke play event with both rounds played on the same day, Hav Trott was the men’s champion with a total score of 124 after rounds of […]

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s League season is underway, with a doubleheader at the National Sports Center. The two matches produced 98 points. In the women’s match, the Renegades defeated the Teachers 19 – 5, while the Teachers defeated the Police in the men’s match 60 – 14. Related Stories Rugby Team Win Three Matches […]

According to data from Google Trends, worldwide search interest for Dame Flora Duffy skyrocketed 3,233% in the past week, with this online interest in the Bermudian triathlete coinciding with her record setting win in the World Triathlon Championship, when she became the first woman ever to win four WTS World Triathlon titles. Dame Flora has now […]

Sydney Fischer and her Blair Academy women’s field hockey teammates’ season is over. Fischer finished the season with 27 points, taking her two-year total to 42. This season, Fischer scored 11 goals – six more than she scored the season before. She equaled her assist total for the year with five. Related Stories Field Hockey: […]

News that Dame Flora Duffy won another World Championship title, Bermuda won multiple gold medals in cycling in the Dominican Republic, Bermudian author St Clair Tucker delivered a lecture at Harvard University, and Gherdai Hassell’s art was showcased in South Africa were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional […]

Bermuda Archers competed in the Pan American Qualifiers, in Santiago de Chile. The Bermuda Archers were competing for a spot in the 2023 Pan American Games. In the men’s recurve 70m division, Camerin Pickering finished 8th, Jaydon Roberts finished 27th, and Bernard Wade III finished 31st. Robin Selley competed in the women’s recurve 70m division […]

Sunday, November 27 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 6.59am and sunset will be at […]

A double header took place in Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League action at the PCC Hockey Rink, with a total of 18 goals scored, while both games were decided by shoot-out goals. Alexandra Mosher 4 Positive Image Dental 3 In the opener, Alexandra Mosher got a shoot-out goal to edge Positive Image Dental 4 – […]

The 2022/23 Harness Pony Racing Season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with a full slate of racing. The opening race of the day in the 1:03&1 & faster time bar class saw Candyce Martins in the bike of double time clock a winning time of 1:03&4, Maurice Raynor in the bike […]

RAA and Sandys Boat Club battled in a rescheduled match at the Sandys Boat Club, with the home team winning 3 – 2. Fred Richardson got RAA off to a great start, defeating Sandys Boat Club’s Richie Beale 46 – 30. Paul Fedden equalized for Sandys Boat Club when he won the 1st of 2 […]

Crowds of people made their way to Hamilton last night [Nov 25] as the City of Hamilton held their ‘Rockin’ Around the City Tree’ event on the grounds of City Hall. You can take a virtual look at the event via Bernews 360 degree tour [move your mouse to view the various angles and/or zoom […]

Authorities are reportedly “seeking funds” from Jeffrey Bevan‘s pension following his conviction for stealing from the Bermudian Government. The BBC reported, “An accountant who stole £1.7m from the Bermudian government is facing losing his pension as attempts to claw back money he took continue. Jeffrey Bevan made more than 50 fake payments to himself after moving with […]

The City of Hamilton held their ‘Rockin’ Around the City Tree’ event last night [Nov 25] with crowds of people showing up to enjoy the festive event. Senior Events and Marketing Coordinator at the City, Tamara Smith previously said, “Nothing signifies the start of the Christmas season more than a visit from Santa and hot […]

With the Rio de Janeiro 2022 World Boccia Championships set to get underway on December 5th, take a look at the Bermuda players’ current Boccia world rankings just released by the Boccia International Sports Federation [BISFed]. Yushae Desilva-Andrade is ranked 23rd in the BC1 Individuals Female Class and Omar Hayward is now ranked 33rd in […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 26th. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Norwegian Joy cruise ship are expected, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship will arrive, and on Friday the MSC Seascape cruise ship is scheduled to […]

Markel International, a subsidiary of Markel Corporation [MKL] announced that it will merge its professional and financial risks [PFR] division with its recently expanded cyber team. A spokesperson said, “The decision to merge the two divisions is part of the wholesale business’ efforts to simplify the trading experience for its broking partners and make its […]

Brian Desmond and his Fordham University men’s swimming & diving teammates competed at the Bucknell Invitational. In the men’s 100 yard backstroke, Desmond finished 6th in the C final, with a time of 52.48, which saw him finish 22nd overall. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos: Swimming Championships Final Day Photos: […]

November 25 saw 1,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $4,900.00 BD. 800 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 21.0% at $5.05 per share, while the other 200 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing down 9.5% at $4.30 per share. The BSX finished at 2,350.80, […]

Saturday, November 26 is expected to be cloudy & wet start, becoming drier/brighter toward afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°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 6.58am […]