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The Ministry of Home Affairs will hold a public forum on the Draft Landlord Tenant Bill on October 23 at St. Paul AME Church Centennial Hall at 6.30pm. A Government spokesperson said, “Next Thursday, October 23, the Ministry of Home Affairs will engage the public on the Draft Landlord and Tenant Bill 2025. The public forum […]

Bermudian sailors Jordan Vieira and Paul Rodrigues Jr. contributed to Eckerd College’s 10th-place finish at the Nevins Trophy regatta in New York. The two-day event was shortened to one day of competition after a Nor’easter forced the cancellation of all racing on the second day. The opening day at the US Naval Academy Sailing Center […]

Carlita Lodge has been appointed as the new Director of the Department of Culture within the Ministry of Tourism, Transport, Culture & Sport. A Government spokesperson said, “The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Carlita Lodge as the Director of the Department of Culture for the […]

Para-athlete Jessica Lewis has reflected on her season with pride and gratitude. The four-time Paralympian said she has learned plenty from her recent performances at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India, where she finished fifth in the T53 100 and 400 metres. “That’s a wrap on the 2025 racing season!” Lewis said. […]

Footballer Roger Lee celebrated winning his 50th international cap in Bermuda’s 4-0 defeat away to Jamaica in Kingston yesterday [October 14]. Lee started the Concacaf World Cup qualifying third-round match in midfield. The 34-year-old made his debut for Bermuda in a 4-0 defeat against Antigua and Barbuda at the Caribbean Cup qualifiers in the Cayman […]

The “Tasting Village: Festival of Flavours” event took place this weekend, marking the final event in the Taste of Bermuda weekend which celebrated Bermuda’s vibrant culinary scene by highlighting Bermudian eateries and showcasing the talents of local chefs. Related Stories Photos/Video: Taste Of Bermuda Street Festival Photos: Taste Of Bermuda “All-White Ball” Videos: City Of […]

[Opinion column written by Donna Tiffin] For 50 years Meals on Wheels Bermuda has carried out a simple yet essential mission: to prepare and deliver freshly cooked, nourishing meals to those who cannot do so for themselves. What began in 1975 with a handful of volunteers serving 15 clients from the King Edward Memorial Hospital […]

Bedrock — a new consultancy founded by Stratton and Fiona Hatfield — has officially launched to “bring together the best of real estate expertise and sustainable building advisory services to Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Growing up in Bermuda, the Hatfields fostered a deep connection with the island and its natural environment. Bedrock was founded to […]

Thanks to the “vigilance of the crew on both vessels” two iguanas that were discovered on ships docked in Bermuda this past summer were prevented from actually entering Bermuda. An article in Envirotalk, the quarterly newsletter of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, said, “This past summer two green iguanas were discovered on two different ships […]

The PGA TOUR and Bermuda Tourism Authority announced a multi-year extension to title sponsor Bermuda’s PGA TOUR event. A spokesperson said, “The agreement was unveiled ahead of the seventh annual Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which returns to Port Royal Golf Course next month, Nov. 13-16, following a shift from its previous October schedule, as part of […]

Bermuda has been officially eliminated from World Cup contention after a 4-0 loss to Jamaica last night. The Concacaf match report said, “The Final Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued with Jamaica earning a 4-nil win over Bermuda in Group B on Tuesday at the National Stadium in Kingston, […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the vibrant gel-style ‘BDA’ letters glowing above Bermuda’s serene shoreline, symbolizing the island’s colorful energy and pride. 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 […]

Dennis Joell bowled a perfect 300 game during Week 6 of the 2025/26 Continental Bowling League at Warwick Lanes. Joell’s 300 game was part of a 753 series, which also included games of 226 and 227. In other matches, the Invaders defeated the Odd Balls 15-12. The Under Dawgs won against New Hope 22-5, and […]

The 2025 Bermuda Open Wushu Championships is scheduled to take place this Saturday, 18 October, bringing together some of the the island’s top martial artists for a day of competition and display. The event will be held inside the Dellwood Middle School Gymnasium and will feature both senior and junior athletes competing across multiple disciplines. […]

October 14 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,759.77, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 13 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 10 […]

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] celebrated its 10th anniversary on Friday, October 10th, with a celebration and a community picnic at Victoria Park – bringing together students, families, teachers and supporters to mark a decade of helping children who learn differently thrive. A spokesperson said, “The afternoon was filled with laughter, connection and […]

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Maurice Foley] It’s a familiar sight on our roads: a small group of teenagers on electric bikes, swerving through traffic, overtaking cars, and laughing as they disappear around a bend. To some, it may look harmless — just kids having fun. But one wrong turn, one moment of overconfidence, […]

The Cabinet Office will be illuminated in purple on October 15 and 16 to raise awareness for Domestic Abuse Awareness Month . A Government spokesperson said, “In a demonstration of unity and compassion, the Cabinet Office will be illuminated in purple light on Wednesday, October 15, and Thursday, October 16, 2025, in recognition of Domestic […]

The Bermuda Football Association has announced four FIFA committee appointments. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is pleased to announce four appointments to FIFA Standing committees for the next four years. “BFA Women’s Committee Chairperson Shequita Parson has been appointed to the FIFA Grassroots and Amateur Football Committee. “BFA General Secretary, David Sabir, […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [October 14] include acting appointments, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant and notice of intended marriage. Commissioner Of Corrections Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0955/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 14 October, 2025 Government Notice No. Acting […]

Wednesday, October 15 is expected to be windy, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7:22am and sunset will be at 6:46pm. High […]

The McDaniel College men’s golf team, which includes Bermudian Dylan Muso, won the Mason-Dixon Collegiate Classic by one stroke. McDaniel finished with a team total of 582, six-over par, edging out Gettysburg, which finished with a score of 583. The win marks McDaniel’s sixth victory at the event, the most in its 14-year history. The […]

The Ministry of Public Works & Environment wishes to inform the motoring public that “there will be an emergency temporary road closure on North Shore Road near Tynes Bay entrance to allow for a safe crane lift work to take place.” A Government spokesperson said, “The emergency temporary road closure will commence from Barker’s Hill […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the family of Ja’Dore Wilson held a press conference in which they appealed for the public’s help in locating the  15-year-old. A police spokesperson previously said, “Locating missing 15-year-old Ja’Dore Wilson remains a top priority for us. We urge anyone who may know her whereabouts to do the right […]

The City of Hamilton celebrated the Taste of Bermuda festival in style this weekend, hosting the All-White Ball at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club after the event was moved indoors due to inclement weather, featuring fine dining and live entertainment. A spokesperson previously said, “Originally scheduled to be held on the City Hall […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB], Evolution Healing Centre, and the Bermuda Diabetes Association will offer free health information on World Stroke Day on October 29. A spokesperson said, “In the morning, free health screenings for the public will be offered in the main lobby at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Please […]

Six members of the Bermuda Sea Cadets will represent the island at the National Trafalgar Parade in London on October 19. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps is proud to announce that six Senior Cadets will represent Bermuda at the prestigious National Trafalgar Parade in London on 19 October. Held annually in Trafalgar […]

Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] unveiled its 2025 Racial Justice Platform, Reparations, Restoration & Reconciliation; which they describe as an “ambitious, multi-faceted roadmap to address systemic racism, economic inequality and the historic legacies of colonialism and enslavement that continue to impact Black Bermudians.” A CURB spokesperson noted that “since its first Racial Justice Platform was published […]

BELCO will “resume major road work on Monday, October 20, for the final phase of its Transmission Upgrade Project.” A spokesperson said, “Work on the section of the transmission network from Seymour Farm Road to Evans Bay will require trenching and will begin on Middle Road adjacent to Seymour Farm Road and progress to Evans […]

Bermuda concluded competition at the Caribbean Elite Road Cycling Championships in Belize with four medals, with Nic Narraway, Conor White and Gabriella Arnold all making impressive showings at the regional event. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda wrapped up a remarkable weekend at the Caribbean Elite Road Cycling Championships with a total of four medals, highlighted by Gabriella Arnold’s silver in the women’s road race […]

The 2025 Round the Sound Swim this weekend saw five sets of champions crowned across various distances. Derek Cox won the men’s 10km event, finishing with a time of 2:00:48. Nina Coetzer was the female 10km champion, completing the course in 2:17:37. In the 6km swim, Elanna Fulton was the female champion, leading the entire […]

Dwayne Bravo will visit Bermuda on November 1 and November 2. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board is thrilled to announce that Dwayne Bravo, one of the most successful and charismatic all-rounders in world cricket, will visit Bermuda November 1 and 2, 2025. “During his visit, Bravo will lead a workshop in High-Performance Coaching […]

Bermuda’s golfers secured two championship victories at the Caribbean Golf Association [CGA] 4-Ball Championship at the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course in Jamaica. The team also won a silver and a bronze medal. The pairing of Tracy Burgess and Ann Symonds won the Ladies 45+ Division. Their final score of 4-over par gave them an eight-stroke […]

Blades Brown, the 2024 Rolex Junior Player of the Year, will compete at the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship after earning an exemption through the AJGA partnership. A spokesperson said, “Blades Brown, the 2024 Rolex Junior Player of the Year from Nashville, Tennessee, has earned an exemption into the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The 18-year-old secured […]

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips, representing Tulane University, had a mixed day at the 2025 ITA Division I Men’s Southern Regional Championships. Phillips was defeated in a three-set singles match but advanced in the doubles competition. In singles, Phillips lost to Billy Blaydes of Auburn University. Blaydes won the first set in a tie-break, 7-6, […]

The Bermuda Arts Centre and the Bermuda Plein Air Group will hold the Bermuda Plein Air Festival from October 17 to October 24. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre and Bermuda Plein Air Group is excited to announce the upcoming Bermuda Plein Air Festival which runs from October 17 – 24. “Our first main […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [October 13] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, acting appointments and boards appointments. Clean Air Act Richard Horseman Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN0953/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Environment and Natural Resources Publication […]

Nahki Wells’s Luton Town have appointed Jack Wilshere as their new manager. The appointment is the former Arsenal and England midfielder’s first full-time senior position, having served as interim manager of Sky Bet Championship side Norwich City last season. Chris Powell will be Wilshere’s assistant. “It’s a huge honour and a privilege to be named […]

Bermudian athlete Dage Minors is set to be inducted into the Franklin Pierce University Athletics Hall of Fame in recognition of his record-breaking career and international success. Minors, and the other inductees, will be celebrated for their historic contributions to Franklin Pierce Athletics at an induction ceremony on Friday, November 7. In making the announcement, […]

The Bermuda Roulants Cycling Club [BRCC] delivered another innovative and exciting event this weekend with its Chase Race at Clearwater. A spokesperson said, “The unique format saw all categories—Women, C, B, and A—racing eight laps of a fast 3.25-mile circuit, each group starting at staggered intervals. The overall winner would be the first rider of […]

The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] announced the appointment of Jon Beard as Chef de Mission for Team Bermuda at the XXV Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games, taking place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24 to August 8, 2026. A spokesperson said, “This marks Beard’s third appointment to the prestigious leadership role, having […]

Howard University’s Women’s Swimming and Diving team finished second at the Potomac Relay Invitational, with Bermudian Myeisha Sharrieff playing a key role. The team accumulated 422 points, narrowly missing the top position to American University, who secured the Women’s Division title with 450 points. Georgetown University finished a close third with 418 points. Sharrieff contributed […]

The National Pickleball Championships will be held at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium in Pembroke from November 24 to 29. There will be no play on November 27. For more details, email pabermuda@gmail.com. Meanwhile, the Pickleball World Cup, which will involve several local players, will be held at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from October 28 to […]

Ashley Couper and Marie-Lyne Dore delivered impressive performances at the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Dore completed the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile marathon in 10hr 22min and 7seconds, finishing 969th overall. Her splits were 1:11:53 for the swim, 5:27:08 for the bike, and 3:32:04 for the run. Dore finished eighth in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Anthanay Steede has discovered a new passion for powerboat racing after competing for the first time in the recent Rubis Around the Island Race at Ferry Reach. Steede, who had never raced before, took on the role of co-pilot for her partner, Damon Morris, a seasoned driver with more than a […]

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips and his partner Hady Kordy have advanced in both the singles and doubles competitions at the 2025 ITA Division I Men’s Southern Regional Championships at the University of Alabama. Representing Tulane University, Phillips secured his spot in the singles main draw Round of 32. He defeated Benjamin Martin of the […]

Bermuda’s golf teams maintained strong positions on the leaderboard at the Caribbean Golf Association [CGA] 4-Ball Championship in Jamaica. Tracy Burgess and Ann Symonds hold a commanding lead in the Ladies 45+ Division. The pair shot a 1-under par 71 at Cinnamon Hill Golf Course, putting them at Even Par overall and six strokes ahead […]

Monday, October 13 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with chance of one or two showers, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. […]

The National Archery Association of Bermuda’s Outdoor Nationals at Gold Point Archery Range in St George’s was postponed yesterday [October 11] because of bad weather. Archers able shoot at the distances of 30 metres to 70 metres were invited to compete at the national ranking competition. The event will determine which archers are selected to […]

The National Archery Association of Bermuda’s Outdoor Nationals at Gold Point Archery Range in St George’s was postponed yesterday [October 11] because of bad weather. Archers able shoot at the distances of 30 metres to 70 metres were invited to compete at the national ranking competition. The event will determine which archers are selected to […]