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As Bermuda readies for the arrival of Hurricane Fiona, the City of Hamilton is reminding City businesses and residents to prepare early and secure their properties to minimize any damage. A spokesperson said, “Anything that can become a potential projectile must be stored safely, including wheelie bins. “The last garbage collection in the City before […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute will present their Youth Climate Summit [YCS] from November 21 to November 26. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute is pleased to announce the return of our Youth Climate Summit November 21 to 26th. Once again, students ages 13-22 will have the opportunity to liaise with local and […]

“The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors, the Department of Child and Family Services and industry professionals, presents ‘Nurturing our Nation: Imperfect Parenting Series’.” said Tinee Furbert, Minister of Social Development and Seniors. “Beginning this week, Thursday, September 22nd, we will be providing valuable resources and connections to educate families and assist with coping and […]

The International Coaching & Leadership Institute [ICLI] is celebrating a new milestone as they reach the International Coaching Federation’s [ICF] Level 2 accreditation. A spokesperson said, “The International Coaching & Leadership Institute, hailed as being the first Afro-Caribbean woman-owned coach training school of its kind in the world, is celebrating an exciting new milestone as […]

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 21] to give an update on Hurricane Fiona, which the BWS said will being Tropical Storm Force late Thursday night and will “likely reach Hurricane Force on Friday morning.” For all our coverage of Hurricane Fiona click here, and for ongoing […]

The Committee of 25 will be celebrating their 70th anniversary tomorrow [Sept 22]. In order to mark the occasion, they released a visual article highlighting their work as “a lifeline for needy children for 70 years.” Committee of 25: A Lifeline for Needy Children for 70 Years [PDF here]: Related Stories Bermuda Is Love #NoNewClothes […]

The group stages of the Dudley Eve Cup competition came to an end at the Devonshire Recreation Club, with a double header that produced 11 goals. Group C Devonshire Cougars 5 – Robin Hood 0 In the opener, two early goals in this Group C match saw the Devonshire Cougars eventually run away 5 – […]

Filming is underway in Bermuda for Transforming the Beautiful Game, The Clyde Best Story. A spokesperson said, “Filming is underway in Bermuda this week for Transforming the Beautiful Game, The Clyde Best Story. This feature-length documentary will delve into the history of racial discrimination in the English Football League through stories of the life and career of […]

Curtis Dickinson will challenge the current PLP Leader David Burt for leadership of the PLP, and as the leader of the governing party serves as the Premier, the party election at next month’s conference will select the Premier. In a letter to his PLP colleagues and reported by the BBC, Mr Dickinson — the former […]

Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 21] at to discuss the ‘Expression of Interest for the Gender Affairs Council.’ We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 17-minute replay […]

ILCA sailors including Sebastian Kempe and Adriana Penruddocke competed at Hayling Island for the fifth qualifier of the season. In the ILCA 7 Fleet, Kemps finished the first race in fourth place. He then finished in the same spot in race two. In the third and final race, Kempe was ruled over the line at […]

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks was the featured speaker during the Right Living House graduation ceremony on the 14th September for four men who have successfully completed the programme located at the Co-Ed Facility in St. George’s. A Government spokesperson said, “The programme assists those inmates who need help battling substance abuse. The highly […]

Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country teammates finished third in the season opener at the UMass Dartmouth Cross Country Invitational, held on the campus of UMass Dartmouth. There were 282 runners in the varsity division, representing 35 schools. Outerbridge finished in a time of 25:27 to cross the line in 19th […]

[Updating] Bermuda is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Fiona, which the Bermuda Weather Service said is a “threat to Bermuda,” with the hurricane currently forecast to start impacting the island on Thursday evening. In an effort to keep all relevant information in one place as the situation develops, we are moving to the live […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a necklace which will add a touch of Bermudian themed elegance to your phone screen. 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 […]

The eighth and final instalment of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] eight-part Island SOS [Sustainable Ocean Strategies] series is scheduled to take place at BUEI on Saturday [Sept 24] at 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The final island nation being celebrated is the Azores, with a presentation by Carolina Mendonça, Coordinator of the Azores Destination […]

Compre announced the appointment of claims veteran Bill Bouvier as claims director, North America, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Compre, the Bermuda headquartered, international legacy group, today announces the appointment of claims veteran Bill Bouvier as claims director, North America, effective immediately. Bouvier will be based in Compre’s Connecticut office and report to David Presley, […]

The Premier’s comments regarding sovereignty “were not only untimely, but they were also inappropriate.” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, adding that to “take advantage of a global stage and push his own agenda shows that he is clearly lacks sensitivity, protocol, statesmanship and and foreign diplomacy.” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, “I’ve heard many comments […]

Premier David Burt was interviewed by the BBC News in England, speaking about the Queen’s legacy, her life of service, her trips to Bermuda, the funeral service, Bermuda’s sovereignty, King Charles II and more. The Premier and Governor Rena Lalgie both attended Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral in London, which saw thousands of people line […]

A joint letter has been issued supporting the United Nation Peace Day tomorrow [Sept 21]. The letter says, “We, the undersigned, join in supporting the United Nation Peace Day, Wednesday, September 21, 2022. The theme selected for 2022 by the UN is End Racism. Build Peace. “The theme selection is based on the premise that […]

[Updating] Bermuda is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Fiona, which the Bermuda Weather Service said is a “threat to Bermuda,” with the hurricane currently forecast to start impacting the island on Thursday evening. In an effort to keep all relevant information in one place as the situation develops, we are moving to the live […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 20] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant and notification of planning applications registered. Menzies Aviation Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN0886/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Environment and Natural Resources Publication date: 20 September 2022 Government […]

Wednesday, September 21 is expected to see sunny periods turn cloudy by evening with showers developing, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at […]

The Bermuda College Lecture Series will return on Tuesday, September 27th with a “candid panel discussion about the prolonged young Black male homicide crisis plaguing our community; and taking a serious look at the causes and solutions.” A spokesperson said, “Kudre Hill’s brother died as a result of a violent act several years ago. He says providing […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] provided an update on its electronic medical record project, which they said “will go live on 29 October 2022.” A spokesperson said, “Since the project started in April 2021, hundreds of BHB staff have been working within dedicated work streams with our vendor, Cerner. Staff have named the new system PEARL [patient […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is now accepting applications for its accelerator programme – the Enterprise Bermuda Accelerator. A spokesperson said, “This six-to-seven-month intensive programme provides support to small and medium sized business owners to help them scale their businesses. Utilizing the award-winning StreetWise ‘MBA’ curriculum and a facilitated peer-learning method, entrepreneurs will receive […]

After her spectacular showing where she set a new school record by scoring five goals in one game, Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher has earned the Colonial Athletic Association [CAA] Offensive Player of the Week award. The CAA noted, “Christopher erupted for five goals on five shots in Towson’s 7-0 Tuesday win over Delaware State. The […]

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks will be holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 20] to provide an update regarding Hurricane Fiona, which the Bermuda Weather Service said is a ‘threat to Bermuda’, with the island expected to be impacted later this week. The press conference should start at around 5.15pm: Related Stories BWS: […]

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced its upcoming virtual event “Technology and The Future of Industry” in conjunction with Bermuda Business Development Agency’s Tech Week Summit. A spokesperson said, “This fascinating conversation will touch on the impact of technology on Bermuda’s major industries. Everything from healthcare to education to insurance/reinsurance and personal privacy will be […]

The police confirmed they are investigating an incident last night [Sept 19] which “involved a single rider on a motorcycle pursuing a silver coloured motorcar” from South Road near Devonshire Bay to Hamilton. A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating an incident which occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, 19th September, 2022, on South […]

The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] said they are “striving to help its member companies make progress towards achieving greater diversity, equity and inclusion [DEI], through a multi-pronged effort involving information, resources, the sharing of ideas and educational support for young Bermudians.” A spokesperson said, “DEI has gained momentum globally in recent years, helped by […]

Candyce Martins was back in action competing on the Nappanee Raceway. Martins in the bike of Mi’s Where’s The Party clocked a winning time of 1:02&4 during the Aged Pace Heat #: 1. Martins finished 4th competing in the Aged Trot Heat #: 1 race in the bike of Yobro Dante, recording a time of […]

Deputy Director of the Bermuda Weather Service Michelle Pitcher will joining Bernews at 1.30pm this afternoon [Sept 20] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Ms Pitcher set to provide an update on Hurricane Fiona, which the BWS said is a ‘threat to Bermuda’ with their latest forecast discussion noting […]

“Just last week, on Monday, September 12th, 2022, we celebrated a new chapter in Education Reform as we welcomed the first cohort of young people into Signature Schools to undertake Signature Learning Programmes,” said the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain. “A total of 289 incoming S1 students were ‘clapped in’ as they entered The Berkeley […]

Ms Kiernan Bell has been appointed as the new Independent Senator, Government House announced today. A Government House spokesperson said, “Following the retirement of Mrs Michelle Simmons from the Senate, Her Excellency the Governor, acting in her discretion in accordance with Section 27 of the Bermuda Constitution, has appointed Ms Kiernan Bell as an Independent […]

Deputy Director of the Bermuda Weather Service Michelle Pitcher will joining Bernews at 1.30pm this afternoon [Sept 20] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Ms Pitcher set to provide an update on Hurricane Fiona, which the BWS said is a ‘threat to Bermuda’ with their latest forecast discussion noting […]

Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] is “currently hosting a Black and White spirit week leading up to the Club’s first game back under the lights at Stadium Lane [PHC Field], located in Warwick, in over 20 years.” A spokesperson said, “Black and White week kicked off yesterday, September 19 with Membership Monday which focused on growing […]

BELCO advised that they are “preparing for the impending impact of Hurricane Fiona” and they “are taking this storm seriously and our crews are in full preparation mode.” The Bermuda Weather Service advised that Hurricane Fiona is a “threat to Bermuda”, with “dangerous seas and periods of heavy rain expected from late Thursday.” A spokesperson […]

East End Asphalt Company Limited [EEA] announced a sole distributor partnership with Carver Companies [Carver], a US-based provider of industrial aggregate. A spokesperson said, “The newly forged alliance is set to positively impact the price, quality, and convenience of aggregate supply available in Bermuda for construction and related industries. “After nearly two years of depressed […]

[Written by Carla Seely] I grew up in a family founded on tough love. It was through this that independence was taught at a very early age; relying on oneself and not another was a value my parents instilled in both myself and my siblings. As a matter of fact, I can still clearly hear […]

Monument Re announced today that it has agreed the novation of a retrocession agreement from Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd [Enhanzed Re] to Monument Re. A spokesperson said, “Enhanzed Re is a subsidiary of Enstar Group Limited [Enstar]. The retrocession agreement was originally written in 2020, and covers a block of annuity policies. There are no changes […]

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced the continuation of its partnership with Mastercard ahead of the official PGA TOUR event returning to Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton, Bermuda, October 27th-30th. A spokesperson said, “The partnership will see new activations at the event itself and exclusive opportunities made available to Butterfield Mastercard cardholders, including discounted general admission […]

BF&M Limited announced the appointment of Stephanie Hanson to the role of EVP, Group Chief Operating Officer. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing all support operations across the 15 jurisdictions in which the BF&M Group operates. Stephanie Hanson has been with the company since 2017, most recently serving as EVP, Chief […]

Hurricane Fiona is a “threat to Bermuda”, the BWS said, adding that “dangerous seas and periods of heavy rain are expected from late Thursday.” The BWS posted the graphic online below, saying, “Update 6.45am Tuesday 20 September 2022 – Fiona is now the first major Hurricane of the 2022 season. Category 3 Hurricane Fiona is […]

The Government is inviting “expression of interest for renovation or development & use” of Southlands Park in Warwick, noting that it is “endowed with great potentials which are worth considering for Public Private Partnership initiatives to make it become more beneficial to the community” and for “purposes that will be complimentary to the National Park […]

[Written by Dale Butler] After weeks of hearing from numerous people that I must go to VIDA Restaurant at Azura [the former Surf Side] at 90 South Shore Road in Warwick, I bit the bullet and was excited about the changes I observed at this four star refurbished resort [2020]. The venue is spectacular and […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s tennis teammates competed in the Duke Bonk Invite. Mallory played in the B Singles and B Doubles. He lost in straight sets to Nacho Serra Sanchez from Miami 6-3, 7-5. Mallory then teamed up with Davide Innocenti, with the pair falling 6-4 to Joaquim Almeida and Romain Gales […]

A’Jahni Roberts-Smith has earned the Raleigh Bermuda Malcolm K. Outerbridge award and Michael J. Spurling Raleigh Champion award. The Malcolm K. Outerbridge Transformation Award is presented to the participant who is deemed by their peers to have had the greatest transformation; it is sponsored by Deloitte Bermuda and was presented by Leah Amaral [Deloitte Marketing […]

The 2022 Open Water Bermuda National Championships took place at Turtle Bay Beach in St. David’s. Craig Munden won the 5K Distance Division with a time of 1:10:14, while Nina Coetzer clocked a winning time of 1:12:41. Sam Williamson and Marleigh Howes won the 1500m division with Williamson crossing the line in a time of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian coach James Collieson has served a rallying call for action as he looks to address the “gender imbalance” in local tennis. Collieson started his autumn coaching sessions as part of his Vantage Point Tennis Progamme at the Hamilton Princess Beach Club last week and wants to attract more girls’ players. […]