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The Berkeley Institute made it a clean sweep in the Senior School Six-A-Side competitions after their gold team defeated Saltus Grammar School 1 – 0 in the Over 16 final. Shavon Nisbett scored the winner with the last kick of the match to add the Over 16 title to the girls and Under 16 titles […]

To mark the U.N. International Day of the Girl on its 10th anniversary, there will be a free public event on Sunday [Nov 20] at the Bermuda National Sports Centre north field. A spokesperson said, “After a two year Covid hiatus, organizers Carolyn Thomas Ray and Chris Ray are putting the event on again. The […]

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI] announced that Wasef Jabsheh, IGI’s Chairman and CEO, will lead IGI in ringing the Closing Bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square, New York City, today [Nov 17] at 4:00 pm Eastern. oining in the celebration will be members of the Company’s Board of Directors, leadership team, and […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday, November 24th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 9] Notice follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Christmas […]

Oliver Soares, Trystan Hocking, Nina Gotfredsen, Shiloh Cruickshank, Dylan Menzies and Miguel Power continued competing at the IODA North American Championships in the Bahamas. On day two, two races were held taking the series to 5 races, with Cruickshank leading the Bermuda fleet in 54th place overall with 66 net points. Cruickshank finished the first […]

Daniel Phillips was back in action in Guatemala, competing in the J4 Guatemala Open. Playing in the open singles, he took on Santiago Vela from Guatemala in the second round, with the Bermudian tennis player advancing with a straight sets victory of 6-0, 6-0. Related Stories Tennis: Phillips Wins Twice In Guatemala Open Phillips Advances […]

Chardonnai Hughes hopes to inspire other women to achieve their career aspirations after completing her legal journey and joining the Bermuda Bar. Ms Hughes was Called to the Bar during a ceremony at the Supreme Court earlier this month – her mother Dwaynette Hughes, and twin daughters Emiyah and Emizjae, showing their support remotely from […]

Abigail Brewer and her Queen’s University women’s squash teammates competed in their first crossover of the season on home courts, defeating Toronto, Waterloo, and Brock without losing a match. Brewer went undefeated playing in positions 6 and 7. Related Stories Rosorea Wins Silver Medal In Massachusetts Brewer Helps Queens Win OUA Championship Carrick Undefeated As […]

Butterfield has been recognised as the Best Private Bank in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands by The Banker and PWM in the 14th annual Global Private Banking Awards 2022 and also by Global Finance in their eighth annual World’s Best Private Banks 2023 awards. A spokesperson said, “The Global Private Banking Awards are considered amongst the most […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] currently has a number of vehicles at the Prospect Devonshire impound, including 29 reported stolen motorcycles that were later recovered. A spokesperson said, “Our priority is to return these vehicles to their rightful owners. As a result, members of the public are encouraged to review the list of registration numbers […]

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “In the fear and alarm. You did not desert me. My brothers in arms” – Dire Straits There is something to be said about family bonds. You know those bonds that, despite time, distance, differences of opinions, and or internal disputes, can never be broken. Whether it be one’s immediate family, extended family, […]

The Ministry received 1,064 test results — spanning 14 days — and 35 were positive, so there are now 23 known active cases, of which 2 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded two coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total to 151 since the pandemic began in 2020. “Sadly, there […]

A suspect has been arrested “after he was found to be in possession of a knife while onboard a public bus,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 15th November, 2022, police attended a road traffic collision involving a PTB bus, on Middle Road, near the junction with Chapel Road, […]

Daniel Woods has become a member of the prestigious Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors [RICS] last Thursday. Mr. Woods, 33, from Southampton, graduated from Saltus Grammar before heading to university in Ontario, Canada in 2007. In 2016, Mr. Woods initially entered the industry by attaining his Bermuda Real Estate license followed in quick succession by […]

Rosewood Bermuda will be hosting its first annual signature golf tournament, ‘The Rosewood Cup,’ from November 25th – 27th, 2022. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday and in the spirit of thankfulness and gratitude, this first of its kind event was created to bring together local Bermudians and public non-pro players, members […]

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] has announced winners of the ‘Bermuda Roots’ art competition. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce the winners of its student art competition sponsored by Sompo International. This year’s theme was ‘Bermuda Roots.’ “Submitted artwork from primary, middle, and senior school students was judged by artists […]

AIRCARE Ltd. today announced details of the Company’s Black Friday Deal. A spokesperson said, “Between Monday, November 21 and Black Friday, November 25, customers can call, email, or visit AIRCARE to schedule a no pressure, no commitment consultation for HVAC products and installation services and receive a 15% discount on their estimate. Seniors taking advantage […]

The Ministry of Transport Headquarters and the Transport Control Department [TCD] closed their North Street Hamilton offices located in the TCD Building at 1.30 pm today due to a water outage. A Government spokesperson said, “”The issue is being addressed, and the Ministry of Transport apologizes to its customers for any inconvenience caused. Regular office hours […]

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 16] to discuss the 2022 Throne Speech initiatives. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Premier & Ministers […]

The first round of the 70th Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament was played at Mid Ocean Club and the Belmont Hills Golf Club’s. A total of 40 teams are competing this year, with the Port Royal A Team the first round leaders at 15-under par, they are followed by the Port Royal B Team who are […]

The Association of Fundraising Professionals [AFP] of Bermuda recently partnered with the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] to plant a tree in the Royal Naval Dockyard Cemetery. A spokesperson said, “The tree will become part of a larger plot for an annual planting by AFP Bermuda to recognise Bermuda philanthropists in honour of AFP’s National Philanthropy […]

The Bermuda Netball League Season continued on Tuesday [Nov 15] with a number of matches taking place. A spokesperson said, “NVCC Lady Rams had control of the match from start to finish, showcasing their experience over a newly formed St. George’s Lady Colts team. Darrika Simons and Coriah Simmons demonstrated near flawless shooting, while Victoria […]

The ‘Third Time’s The Charm’ album by Jamaican reggae star Protoje — which Bermudian music producer Rian “8track” Williams worked on — has been nominated for the Best Reggae Album in the 2023 Grammy Awards. “When I found out I was in shock,” Mr Williams told Bernews. “Protoje called me to congratulate me and I […]

The 2021 Tourism Satellite Account report from the Department of Statistics has been released, indicating that the tourism industry contributed 2.2% of the total Bermuda Gross Domestic Product at current prices. Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward explained, “The Tourism Satellite Account Report highlights the direct, indirect and induced effects of the tourism industry […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Fenella Wightman has revealed her golden performances at the Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Relay Championships were inspired by watching Dame Flora Duffy win gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Wightman emerged as the standout performer at Clearwater Beach last weekend, claiming two individual golds in the girls 13-15 triathlon […]

The Ministry of Health announced that Travel Authorisation [TA] refunds began on Monday, November 14. A Government spokesperson said, “Refunding will happen chronologically, starting from the 14th and working towards the 30th. The refund process is expected to take 6 – 8 weeks. “Travellers requiring a TA refund do not need to contact the TA […]

Daniel Phillips is currently in Guatemala competing in the J4 Guatemala Open, with the Bermudian tennis player advancing after winning two matches. In the open singles, he took on Rodrigo Lopez from Guatemala in the first round where he advanced with a straight sets victory 6-0, 6-0. In the doubles, Phillips teamed up with Humza […]

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club announced the appointment of Bermudian Michael Skinner, as the Assistant Director of Rooms. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Skinner is responsible for the hotel’s Front Office operations, Housekeeping Department, and the Fairmont Gold experience. “Mr. Skinner’s hospitality career began playing tennis at the former Elbow Beach Hotel with David Lambert, who […]

Oliver Soares, Trystan Hocking, Nina Gotfredsen, Shiloh Cruickshank, Dylan Menzies and Miguel Power all represented Bermuda as the IODA North American Championships got underway in the Bahamas. On the first day three races were held, with Cruickshank leading the Bermuda Fleet in 67th place overall with 73 points. Cruickshank finished the first race in 20th, […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation hosted the Middle School Boys Over 13 and the Primary School Boy’s B Six-A-Side Championships. Middle School Over 13 Saltus Grammar School defeated the Whitney Institute Middle School 4 – 0 to win the Middle School Over 13 Six-A-Side Championships. Malik Paynter scored a hat-trick to lead the Saltus in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome will share his knowledge with youngsters at two boxing camps at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick during the festive period. Bascome, who has 11 wins from 12 professional bouts, will lead the development camps from December 19 to 23 and December 28 to January 3. The […]

The ‘Sirena’ cruise ship recently paid a visit to the City of Hamilton, with the 593 foot long cruise ship operated by Oceania cruises making its first, and only, visit to the island this year. Related Stories Photos: Three Cruise Ships In Dockyard Photos & Video: Three Cruise Ships Arrive Photos: Hamburg Cruise Ship In […]

Ride FRSH — a company co-founded by Donovan and Trey Brown — will be featured on the Shark Tank television show. A spokesperson said, “Ride FRSH, The world’s coolest air freshener brand will be featured on season 14 episode 07 of the hit business show Shark Tank! Howard University graduates and blood brothers Donovan and […]

BELCO said they “welcomed Government’s Throne Speech commitment to make amendments to the Clean Air Act to update air quality standards and make new provisions for odour control.” A spokesperson said, “BELCO currently operates air quality monitoring stations in several locations around the Serpentine Road plant. While one of the monitoring stations located on private […]

PRIDE Bermuda announced today that it has changed its charity’s name to SHIFT effective immediately and with that change, the organization has also revealed a new logo. A spokesperson said, “After 35 years of PRIDE, its members take a leap toward the advancement and longevity of the organization with an update that answers the country’s […]

The Institute of Bermuda Architects [IBA] and the Bermuda Association of Professional Engineers [BAPE] will for the sixth year, and for the first time since 2019, host a Cardboard Boat Building Challenge and are inviting the public to attend. A spokesperson said, “This year’s event will be held on Friday, November 18th. Students in years […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Nov 15] with the list indicating that there are seventeen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 17 runs cancelled this morning, 29 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

Caleb Ingham and his La Salle men’s swimming and diving team faced off in a dual meet against Rider and the University of Delaware. La Salle earned their first win of the season against Rider by winning 174-122, but then fell to Delaware 168.50-130.50. Ingham clocked a men’s 50 yard freestyle time of 21.87, finishing […]

Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College will be hosting an Eco Lunch & Learn series presentation on Thursday [Nov 17] from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce and Bermuda College are very pleased to announce the second presentation of their Eco Lunch & Learn series for the fall session. […]

The Berkeley Institute Green team won the Senior School Girls Six-A-Side tournament after defeating Warwick Academy in the Final. Keidel Astwood gave Berkeley a dream start after scoring in the first minute of the final, Jahni Simmons scored a second-half goal to seal the victory for the Greens. The Greens had to come from behind […]

Warwick Academy held their practice heats recently as they prepare to compete in the annual Interschool Cardboard Boat Challenge. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy held their practice heats last Thursday as they prepare to compete in the annual Interschool Cardboard Boat Challenge. The Institute of Bermuda Architects [IBA], in conjunction with the Bermuda Association of […]

Action in the Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter league season resumed with a single match at the PCC Hockey Rink that produced 9 goals. Liberty Mutual defeated Alexandra Mosher 6 – 3, in the lone match. Liberty Mutual got a hat-trick from Jake Fenske, Jon Talbot scored twice and Marcel Bouwens added the other, while Andrew […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced share repurchases and total shares in issue. The full filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that during the month of October 2022, Somers had no repurchases of its own common shares. “The number of common shares in issue […]

The lone Bermuda Flag Football Match at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field came down to the final play as the Rhinos edged the Seahawks 44 – 42. The Player of the Game for Rhinos was Daniel Woods with 5 touchdown passes and 1 rushing touchdown, while the Player of the Game for Seahawks was […]

The PLP announced that Imani Duncan-Price of Jamaica will deliver the Keynote Address at the 2022 PLP Gala on Saturday, November 19th. A spokesperson said, “As former Chief of Staff in the ‘Office of the Leader of the Opposition’ in Jamaica she supported then Opposition Leader and People’s National Party [PNP] President, Dr. Peter Phillips, […]

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] Chair Natasha Scotland Courcy and newly-elected Executive Advisor Curtis Dickinson recently represented the island’s life insurance and reinsurance industry at an international insurance conference in Santiago, Chile. A spokesperson said, “The International Association of Insurance Supervisors [IAIS] conference on November 10-11 included speakers from the Insurance Development […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will be hosting an Introduction to Business Cooperatives Workshop – Building Block 1, on December 1st and 2nd in the BEDC training room. A spokesperson said, “Facilitated by Dr Rebecca Savoie, an international coop ecosystem and business developer, this dynamic workshop will provide attendees foundational coop skills and business […]

Cannabis and heroin that the police said has a street value of $1.3 million has been seized, and six people — five males and one female — have been arrested. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:15 p.m. today, Monday, 14th November, 2022, the Bermuda Police Service narcotics unit assisted by the police support unit [PSU], […]

The police training course for future investigators started today, with 14 police officers and two customs officers taking part. A police spokesperson said, “Today, Monday 14th November 2022, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] commenced a basic investigators training course at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. “The two-week course, being conducted by BPS Inspector Derrick Golding […]

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 […]