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| A tanker — traveling from Texas to the UK — diverted to Bermuda as a crew member needed medical care. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Wednesday 27th July, 9:34 pm – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a telephone call from a local shipping agent advising that the large tanker Aligote was diverting to […] |
| The Davis Cup is underway in Trinidad & Tobago with the Bermuda tennis team — consisting of Gavin Manders, James Finnigan, Trey Mallory and Tariq Simons — making an excellent start to claim a 3-0 victory over Haiti. Mallory got Bermuda off to a good start defeating James Adler Germinal in straight sets 7-5, 6-2. This […] |
| A man appeared in the Supreme Court in connection with the murder of Daunte Woods, who was fatally stabbed in October 2020 in Sandys. 29-year-old Jahmari Beach pleaded not guilty to the unlawful killing of 27-year-old Daunte Woods, and he also denied a charge of carrying a knife in a public place. The matter was adjourned until […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Madelyn Moore and Emma Harvey have qualified for the 50 metres backstroke semi-finals tonight [Aug 2] at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Moore, who will compete in her third semi-final in Birmingham, finished fourth in her heat this morning in 29.29sec, while Harvey came fifth in her heat in 29.38 and will […] |
| [Column written by Jessica Lightbourne, which is Part 5 of a five part series] Part 5: Decide and Design Your Leadership Style As a Black man, your leadership journey can have additional challenges and as you work your career to the next level, showing up powerfully in the boardroom can be the make or break. […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda forward Kane Crichlow has signed a one-year deal with Super League Greece 2 side Episkopi FC. Crichlow was among 19 under-23 players released by Watford after they suffered relegation to the Sky Bet Championship last season. The 21-year-old, who made one appearance for Watford, coming on as a late substitute in […] |
| The Bermuda Festival has announced its 2022/2023 line up of shows, noting that the ”48th Festival has transitioned to a full year of events with shows in the fall of 2022, winter and spring of 2023.” Executive Director, Cindy Campbell, said, “The past three years have brought into focus the value of performing arts. Performing arts […] |
| White Mountains Insurance Group has completed the sale of NSM Insurance Group to investment funds affiliated with global investment firm Carlyle A spokesperson said, “White Mountains is in a quiet period until second quarter earnings are released.” Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 1 2022 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 27 2022 Bank Of […] |
| August 1 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,230.73, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 65 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ […] |
| The Bermuda Under 15 Girls Football Team played against Anguilla today [Aug 1] recording an impressive 3-0 victory. The match is part of the 2022 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship taking place in Tampa, and Empress O’Loughlin scored the first goal for Bermuda, Eva Tuzo scored the second goal, and she then followed up with her […] |
| Bermuda had a spectacular performance in triathlon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, led of by Dame Flora Duffy who cemented her status as one of the best triathletes of all time by becoming the first triathlete to win back to back Commonwealth gold medals. The team showed a stunning amount of depth for a small […] |
| The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event in the west end on Sunday afternoon [July 31] with boaters spending their Sunday afternoon enjoying themselves on the water. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Cup Match […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] High jumper Sakari Famous heads into the Commonwealth Games in top form after enjoying her best-ever collegiate season. Famous, who transferred to McNeese University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, from the University of Georgia last year, has enjoyed a stellar campaign, achieving multiple personal bests and national records. The 22-year-old jumped 1.84 metres […] |
| Motorcades, music concerts, parties, art, festive decorations and the cricket match were all on the agenda for this year’s Cup Match holiday weekend, with people from around the island coming together to celebrate Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day in a myriad of ways, and to relive some of the excitement of the holiday weekend, you can […] |
| 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 […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Keishen Bean knew for some time he wanted to help tackle the “scourge of violence” on the island and inspire boys to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Unsure of what action to take, he met with fellow former footballers, Trey Bean, his brother, Darius Cox, Aaron Williams and Anthony Bascome, a leading […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 1] include acting appointments and notification of planning applications registered. Director Of Public Prosecutions Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0760/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Department of Public Prosecutions Publication date: 01 August 2022 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Director Of Public Prosecutions […] |
| Tuesday, August 2 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6.34am and sunset […] |
| “A cruise ship bound for Bermuda was delayed after striking a fishing vessel off the coast of Nantucket on Saturday,” according to news reports, The report said, “A cruise ship bound for Bermuda was delayed after striking a fishing vessel off the coast of Nantucket on Saturday. The U.S. Coast Guard said it received a report […] |
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced the “shareholder approval of merger with SNB Investments.” The full filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $4.55 per share to be payable to shareholders of record on 4 […] |
| The police thanked the public for their cooperation during the Cup Match holiday weekend, noting that there “were no untoward incidents reported” at the cricket match or at any of the other social events, however overall there were 31 total arrests made this past weekend and sadly we recorded our eighth road traffic fatality of […] |
| Titan Express & the African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Tours is offering ‘The Friendly Society Tour’ this month. A spokesperson said, “This is a ticketed event and tickets can be purchased from titantoursbermuda.com. Tour Dates & Times: The Friendly Society Tour starts at 6:30PM to 8:30PM, August 12th, & 26th Cost: $30 A spokesperson said, “The […] |
| Dame Flora Duffy won the gold medal at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first triathlete to retain a Commonwealth title. Dame Flora’s second victory came on July 29 at Sutton Park, a National Nature Reserve six miles north of Birmingham, earning her that honourable distinction and strengthening her cause after being nominated […] |
| During July 2022, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included dancehall artists Shenseea and Ding Dong performing, a SpaceX launch visible from Bermuda, fans at Cup Match and the Eastern County Game, Dame Flora Duffy racing to victory at the World Triathlon Championship Series, a visiting yacht, the openings of […] |
| Elan Daley concluded competing in the 2022 Speedo Canadian Junior & Senior Championships. Daley — in the 15 – 17 women’s 50m freestyle final — touched the wall in a time of 26.12 on her way to finishing 4th. Earlier in the day, Daley clocked a time of 26.42 finishing 3rd in the 15 – […] |
| The Bermuda Under 15 Girls Football Team lost to Martinique 1-0 in their first match of 2022 Concacaf Under-15 Girls’ Championships in Tampa, Florida. The Concacaf report said, “The 2022 Concacaf Girls’ Under-15 Championship kicked off this Sunday at the Hillsborough County Tournament Sportsplex in Tampa, Florida, with Belize and US Virgin Islands among the […] |
| In an effort to provide everyone with a look at Bermuda’s wide range of natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the visiting yacht, sun begins to light […] |
| Enzuri Beauty has launched the Enzuri Beauty Give Back Program in partnership with the Centre Against Abuse. A spokesperson said, “Enzuri Beauty, founded by Ms. Kisha Tyrrell, has launched the Enzuri Beauty Give Back Program, which is proud to partner with Centre Against Abuse. This program offers Enzuri Beauty luxury skincare products to their clients.” […] |
| Firefighters extinguished a “structural fire” on Church Street in Hamilton this morning [Aug 1]. A spokesperson said, “On Monday August 1, 2022 at 8:36am BFRS Dispatch received a report of a confirmed fire in a multi floor structure on Church Street, Hamilton. “BFRS responded with two appliances from Hamilton Station with six firefighters. “On arrival […] |
| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that Dr Anna Neilson-Williams has been appointed as chief of psychiatry, effective 15 August 2022. A spokesperson said, “Dr Neilson-Williams has been the acting chief of psychiatry since September 2021. “The chief of psychiatry provides clinical direction and administrative leadership for mental health, substance use and intellectual disability services, and […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors says he feels the entire island will be rooting for him when he races in his 1,500 metres heat at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday. Minors captured the hearts of a nation when he thrilled a packed crowd at the Flora Duffy Stadium by finishing third in a world-class field […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Madelyn Moore said the Commonwealth Games could not have gone much better for her after setting a new national record and reaching two semi-finals. Moore competes in her final event tomorrow, the 50 metres backstroke, when she looks to qualify for her third semi-final in Birmingham. She raced in the […] |
| Bermuda’s Remy Coddington scored for the West Ham United U19 team as they played to a 8 – 0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The club’s match report said, “West Ham United U19s produced a sensational performance to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 8-0 and win the Premier League Next Generation Cup London on Saturday. “Callum Marshall, whose […] |
| Delray Rawlins led Sussex as they defeated Oxfordshire by 5 wickets as the team prepared for the start of the Royal London Cup against Nottinghamshire. Tom Alsop captained the side in the absence of Tom Haines and Cheteshwar Pujara, and won the toss, electing to bowl, they bowled Oxfordshire all out for 205, Rawlins finished […] |
| Kiwon Waldron returned to action competing in Standardbred Racing in Canada. Waldron in Heat 3, was in the bike of Shanghaigold, they clocked a time of 1:57&4 finishing 5th. In Heat 7, Waldron in the bike of Way Over finished 5th they crossed the line in a time of 1:59&1. Related Stories Waldron Returns To […] |
| Bermuda’s Billie Jean King Cup team of Shelby Madeiros, Asia-Leigh Hollis, Kumani Jackson, Amaya Rollins, and Nadhira Durham concluded competing in Group II of the Americas Group A Round Robin Division at the Centro National Stadium in the Dominican Republic. Bermuda took on Panama in the 13th to 16th playoff position on the final day, […] |
| Monday, August 1 is expected to see few clouds, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6:33am and sunset will be at 8:17pm. […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Emma Keane has torn a ligament in her ankle and will miss the remainder of the squash competition at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Keane sustained the injury after slipping on the court during her straight sets defeat to Georgia Adderley, of Scotland, in the round of 32 at the University of Birmingham […] |
| The Bacchanal Run event was held yesterday evening [July 30] with revelers taking to the streets to enjoy themselves. A spokesperson previously explained the route would be “commencing on Frog Lane then travel northerly direction to Palmetto Road, then turn left and travel in a westerly direction along Palmetto Road and Marsh Folly Road to […] |
| During July 2022, Bernews videos were quite well watched, with over a million views on this month’s videos across the various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV. The most viewed video for the month was the decorations on Somerset Bridge which got over 430,000 views on Facebook alone, while another video showing a […] |
| Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis scored for his Sacramento Republic team as they played to a 4-2 win over his former club Charleston Battery. The club’s match report said, “Republic FC grabbed three points in league play for the first time since June 25 Saturday, putting together an efficient performance on the attack against Charleston Battery. Sacramento shined in […] |
| Bermudian cricketers Janhoi Bean, Cameron Jeffers, Amari Ebbin and Dennico Hollis were in action for their respective teams overseas. Janhoi Bean Janhoi Bean-Wilson helped to lead the Golcar Cricket Club 2nd XI to a 70 run victory over Delph and Dobcross Cricket Club 2nd XI. Batting first Golcar scored 205/7 in their allotted 45 overs, Bean-Wilson scored 50 off […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Butterfield has described his fifth and final Commonwealth Games appearance as his “most fun experience” in triathlon after helping Bermuda finish seventh in the mixed team relay. Bermuda’s line-up of Tyler Smith, Flora Duffy, Butterfield and Erica Hawley came seventh in 1hr 20min 6sec. “It was the bronze medal we were […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Madelyn Moore has advanced to the semi-finals of the 50 metres butterfly at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today. Moore finished sixth in her heat in 27.33sec and will swim again later today at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre. Her teammate, Emma Harvey, did not qualify for the semi-finals after coming seventh in her […] |
| Sebastian Kempe and Nicole Stovell concluded competing in the 2022 ILCA 6 Youth World Championship in Shoreacres, Texas, USA at the Houston Yacht Club. Three races were sailed on the final day in the men’s and women’s gold divisions, with sailors able to throw out their worst race thus far. Kempe started the day in […] |
| Ki-Juan Minors concluded competing at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. Minors closed out the event with Gantos G, in the Buckeye Nutritions Futures Grand Prix Class; the pair recorded 4 penalty fault points keeping them out of the ribbons. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In Belgium […] |
| News that Dame Flora Duffy won another Commonwealth Games gold medal, multiple athletes had strong performances at the Commonwealth Games, the island celebrated the Cup Match holiday, and Jessica Lewis won the 100m and 400m at the Cruisers Meet in Canada, were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional […] |
| The 2022 Cup Match Classic was held on Thursday and Friday, with people gathering at the Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] to celebrate the festivities. The gallery below, which contains over 200 images, is our final gallery from the Cup Match Classic. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects […] |
| Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] held a motorcade today [July 30] to celebrate their victory over St George’s in the 2022 Cup Match Classic, and you can see a short view of it leaving Somerset Cricket Club below. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see […] |
| Sunday, July 31 is expected to see early cloud gives way to bright and sunny skies, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at […] |