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Leilanni Nesbeth and her No. 5th ranked Florida State Women’s Soccer teammates knocked off No. 2 North Carolina 2 – 1 to win its third straight ACC Championship. North Carolina stuck first a goal on their first shot. That shot did not come until the 23rd minute but Avery Patterson scored her 10th goal of […]

The Bermuda Four-Ball Championships concluded at the Port Royal Golf Course this weekend. Jarryd Dillas & Damian Palanyandi were crowned the Men’s Open Gross Division Champions, in the Ladies Open Gross Division the team of Linda Down & Ebonie Cox claimed the win, and Calvin Hendrickson & Craig Christensen won the Senior Gross Division. Dillas […]

The Bermuda Harness Pony Racing season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The opening race of the season in the 1:03&1 & Faster Time Bar Class saw Maurice Raynor in the bike of Rockeyed Optimist, clock a winning time of 1:05&3, Philip Correia and War Machine was second with a time of […]

Sol’s JOURNIE Rewards will be launched on November 7, 2022 offering customers a chance to win prizes every month ranging from “plane tickets for two, $2,000 for electricity bills, a cruise for two and more.” A spokesperson said, “Sol is introducing an exciting new program designed to reward customers of its network of Esso-Branded Service […]

The North Atlantic Conference announced the 2022 Men’s Soccer Post-Season Honorees. Sophomore Joshua Joseph from Thomas College was named to the All-First Team. Related Stories Robin Hood vs Somerset Match Canceled Devonshire Cougars Defeat PHC Zebras BFCA Annual General Meeting On November 14 Results: 4 Bermudian College Footballers Results: Premier & First Division Football Results: […]

Dame Flora Duffy raced to a resounding victory today [Nov 6] in front of a large crowd in Hamilton at the World Triathlon Series Bermuda. The Triathlon website report said, “There was simply no denying the imperious Flora Duffy a second WTCS Bermuda gold on Sunday afternoon in Hamilton, nor the thousands of fans lining […]

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] will represent the Bermuda market at upcoming global re/insurance meetings in Chile. John M. Huff, ABIR’s Chief Executive Officer, and Suzanne Williams-Charles, Director of Policy and Regulation, will participate in two events in Santiago: the Global Federation of Insurance Associations [GFIA] General Assembly on November 9 and […]

The publication of the Consumer Price Index “immediately after the Throne Speech seems awfully convenient,” OBA Deputy Leader Jarion Richardson said, adding that the Government must explain why  it “was delayed.” Mr Richardson said, “The publication of the July 2022 Consumer Price Index immediately after the Throne Speech seems awfully convenient. “Previous economic statistics were typically […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Daniel Phillips clinched the singles and doubles titles at the International Tennis Federation J4 Boca Raton hardcourt tournament in Florida. Phillips and his Colombian partner Juan David Velasquez won five matches, including a walkover, to claim the doubles crown. The wild-card pair beat Antonio Jose Chavez, of Honduras, and Jack Ling, […]

Jessica Lewis partnered with WindReach to host a 22 Mile Challenge Rolling for WindReach. Several people attended Clearwater and Cooper’s Island to conclude this year’s event. Participants were invited to complete the 22 miles between October 30th and November 5th, some who had completed the task still joined them in person for the last lap, […]

Monday, November 7 is expected to be Windy at times with rain likely, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6:40am and sunset […]

The Premier Division match between Robin Hood vs Somerset Trojans scheduled for today [Nov 6] at Goose Gosling Field has been canceled. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Premier Division match between Robin Hood vs Somerset Trojans scheduled for today, November 6th at Goose Gosling Field has been canceled. “Robin Hood is unable […]

[Updating] The 2022 World Triathlon Series [WTS] Bermuda event will be held today [Nov 6], with a number of world class triathletes set to compete including Bermudians Tyler Smith, Dame Flora Duffy and Erica Hawley. As it normal for major sporting events, we cannot film any video at all, so the best place to follow […]

Amari Ebbin began his Australia cricket stint by taking to the field for Bellbridge Cricket Club in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. The Australian season has struggled, with several weekends washed out, but Ebbin and his teammates were able to face off against Williamstown Congs Cricket Club. Batting first, Williamstown Congs were bowled out for […]

The 2022 World Triathlon Bermuda Age Group Championships took place in Hamilton, with Alex Waldauer and Maddie Durkin claiming the Olympic Distance Age Group Male and Female Titles, while Mik Onions and Megan Diel won the Sprint Distance Championship. Waldauer was clocked across the line in a time of 2:18.14, while Andrew Rayner was second […]

The Stardust Jumping Show took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Jaylynn Hines won the 1.20m Horse Jumping Class, clocking a clear round time of 70.15 riding Toto D’ysenbeeck, while Vicki Steele and In The Stars was second with a time of 73.98, but they had 8 penalty fault points. Hines also […]

The 2022 Bermuda Fourball Championships is being hosted at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “Please click here to view the results of Round 1 of the Bermuda Four-Ball Championships or via the Golf Genius App [GGID: BFBC2022]. “The 2022 Bermuda Fourball Championships is being hosted at Port Royal Golf Course. In winds gusting […]

News that Kallan Todd won a gold medal at the World Kickboxing and Karate Association World Championships in Wales, Liam Flannery signed with Team PB Performance in Britain, Northshore Medical Laboratory received re-accreditation, Benson Esthetics donated $1,250 to Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre [BCHC], and the National Museum of Bermuda displayed Dame Flora Duffy’s 2020 […]

The Bermuda Motocross season recently resumed at the Southside Motor Sports Park, with the 3D pop up graphics below helping to highlight some of the event’s action. Cassidy Spencer Furbert won the Peewee Class, while the 50cc Class winner was Tinho Tucker Wall. Ajahni Foggo won the 65cc Class, with RJ Pitcher claiming the 85cc […]

Enstar Group announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares. A spokesperson said, “Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share [each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share] will be payable on […]

Paul Rodrigues Jr has been invited to compete in the Hinman US Sailing Team Racing Championships and is on the Si Jose Team. The Regatta is one of most prestigious team racing regatta in the US and is also a Worlds Qualifier event. Of the 30 teams that are vetted and apply for positions to […]

Sunday, November 6 is expected to see more cloud than sun at times, a few showers developing, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be […]

Dignity Foundation Charity has been created to “support clients who are underinsured and uninsured to access services provided by Dignity House, a mental health rehabilitation facility in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Why Dignity House? Dignity says that it is “a belief in oneself, that one is worthy of the best. It means that what I […]

Actress Letitia Wright praised Bermudian Shiona Turini for helping to create her stylish look as she graced the red carpet at the premiere of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever film. Elle UK said, “Few will understand the pressure of developing your personal style in the limelight, but the Guyana-born actor – who first caught the world’s attention in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dale Eve, the Bermuda goalkeeper, hopes to turn his short-term deal at Vanarama National League North side Hereford into a permanent one. Eve, who joined Hereford temporarily last month, strengthened his case to remain at the club with another solid display in their 3-1 defeat at home to Sky Bet League […]

Clarien employees embarked on their tree planting initiative in partnership with the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] with an aim to “plant 100 native and endemic trees per year for the next three years” Michael DeCouto, Clarien’s EVP, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, previously said, “We are extremely pleased to be able to partner with Bermuda […]

The Bermuda Police Service recently recognised seven officers for helping to their work, with each officer receiving an official Letter of Good Work from the Commissioner. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photos online below, and said, “Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons and his Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Senior Leadership Team take every opportunity to salute good […]

In celebration of National Pharmacy Week, the local Bermuda Pharmaceutical Association recently held a charity raffle, with the proceeds going towards Open Airways, and specifically their Medication Assistance Program. An Open Airways spokesperson said, “This program was established by Open Airways in close partnership with pharmacists island-wide, and assists those in our community with asthma […]

Playing at the Devonshire Recreation Club, the Devonshire Cougars edged the PHC Zebras 2 – 1. Che’Kai Casey gave the Devonshire Cougars the lead in the 26th minute, Daren Usher equalized for the PHC Zebras with a blast from the edge of the box in the 31st minute. Elisha Darrell gave the Devonshire Cougars the […]

The Bermuda Snooker League season resumed with three matches completed. Spanish Point Boat Club Two 3 – Warwick Workmen’s Club Two 2 Warwick Workmen’s Club Two’s captain, Steven Bremar opened the scoring when he took the 1st of 2 games against reigning Bermuda Open Champion & Point Captain, John Orr, 56-35. Orr stormed back in the 2nd […]

Daniel Phillips returned to action competing in the J4 Boca Raton Hard Court International Tennis Tournament in Florida. In his opening round singles match, Phillips took on Patrik Petera; the Bermudian tennis player won the first set 6-4, Petera leveled the match at 1 – 1 winning the second set 6-4, and in the third set […]

A Bermuda Ball Hockey triple-header at the PCC Hockey Rink produced a 15 goals. Liberty Mutual 3 – Positive Image Dental 2 In the opener, Liberty Mutual came from behind edging Positive Image Dental 3 – 2. In the first reriod Positive Image Dental got goals from Mathieu Desjardins, and James Amaral, while Marcel Bouwens scored […]

Jillian Terceira continued competing in the Emmers Cup Halloween Edition International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On day three, Terceira once again competed in one class. Terceira and Myrthe de Solart finished second in 1.30m Juniors/Seniors Classic Course with Jump-off Class. The pair clocked a clear first phase time of 70.25 and a clear […]

After pausing their “in-person preaching in early 2020 due to the pandemic,” Jehovah’s Witnesses noted they “recently started their in-person preaching again.” A spokesperson said, “On November 5th and 6th some of the best triathletes from around the world will be swimming, biking and running their way through the streets and waters of Bermuda as […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 5th. On Saturday the Theo T cruise oil tanker is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Carnival Pride cruise ship are scheduled […]

November 4 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,436.96, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 68 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories BSX Will […]

The 2022 Throne Speech was “empty and lacked substance and clearly shows that the PLP has lost its connection with the residents on this island, and truly has no real plan for their futures,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said today. Mr. Simons said, “I would have loved to stand here this afternoon and say to […]

Noting it is a “sustainable local option,” the Bermuda National Trust is offering a Christmas cedar tree rental programme, allowing people to ‘rent’ a tree for the holiday season, which can be returned in January, when it will be planted in a nature reserve. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust’s [BNT] popular live cedar tree rental programme […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Maria Duffy, Julia Hawley and Karen Smith will demonstrate where their triathlete offspring inherited their sporting genes from when they race in the World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda age-group events. The three mothers compete tomorrow, Duffy in the 70-plus and Hawley and Smith in the 50-59 age divisions, before turning their […]

An “air conditioning failure in the Acute Care Wing unfortunately caused BHB servers to power down this morning” [Nov 4], however the server was back on line by “early lunchtime.” A BHB spokesperson told Bernews. “An air conditioning failure in the Acute Care Wing unfortunately caused BHB servers to power down this morning, due to rising […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 4] include acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered and public notification. Acting Appointment: Postmaster General, Bermuda Post Office Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN1039/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 04 November 2022 Mr. Keith Wainwright, Coordinator – Sub […]

Voting is now open for the W.O.M.B Bermuda Female Entrepreneur award, with everyone able to cast their vote online/ A spokesperson said, “Vote now for the Female Entrepreneur for 2021/2022. For the last month, nominations have been pouring in, with almost 80 individual nominations, resulting in 40 nominees! Congratulations!!” “This year’s nominees are: Business Name Owner […]

In celebration of UK Youth Parliament Day, McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett spoke in the UK House of Commons. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the photos below, saying: “In celebration of UK Youth Parliament Day, 19-year-old McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, Bermuda’s former Youth Premier, spoke to the @HouseofCommons from the Prime Minister’s despatch box. Her speech focused on the importance […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 5.1% in July – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 1.1% when compared to July 2021, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the July 2022 Retail Sales Index. […]

Consumers paid 4.5% more in July than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the July 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of […]

The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising that there will be detours in effect for Route 1,2,3,7 and 8 buses due to road closures associated with the World Triathlon. A Government spokesperson said, “The detours will be in effect on Saturday, November 5th and Sunday November 6th. Journey times on all affected routes will […]

The Convening of Parliament will take place this morning [Nov 4], with Deputy Governor Tom Oppenheim delivering the 2022 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. We will post the full speech later today and in the meantime, the live video is below. Related Stories Convening Of The Legislature On […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that there will be an extension of the lane closure on Palmetto Road until December 5th, 2022. “From morning rush hours 7:30 am – 9:00 am Palmetto Roads traffic flow will be westbound only,” the notice said. The full Traffic Notice follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories BRSC: “Our […]

Monument Re announced today that its Isle of Man subsidiary Monument International Life Assurance Company Limited [MILAC] has completed the acquisition of the closed book portfolio of Zurich International Life Limited’s [ZILL] Singapore long term life insurance business. A spokesperson said, “The ZILL Singapore branch portfolio and employees have transferred into the Singapore branch of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kallan Todd emerged as Bermuda’s golden competitor at the World Kickboxing and Karate Association [WKA] World Championships in Prestatyn, Wales. Todd claimed the Glory Rules title in the boys’ 16-17 209-pound plus division, adding to the gold medal he won in the K1 category yesterday. Both of Todd’s points victories came […]