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In the latest episode of The Convex Conversion, Olympic Gold medalist Dame Flora Duffy discussed her challenging journey to the Paris 2024 start line after a severe knee injury. The episode description says, “When reigning Olympic Gold triathlete Dame Flora Duffy takes her place on the pontoon on the Seine in Paris in three weeks’ […]

Butterfield Bermuda Fund Limited announces that a quarterly dividend has been declared in the amount of $0.15 per share for its Class A shares. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield Bermuda Fund Limited announces that a quarterly dividend has been declared in the amount of $0.15 per share for its Class A shares, payable on 12 July, […]

KPMG announced its co-title sponsorship of CARIF 2024, set for September 24-25, focusing on Caribbean infrastructure investment and sustainability. A spokesperson said, “This year, CARIF will take place on September 24 and 25 with regional governments, utility leaders, developers, project sponsors, and financiers attending the only pan-Caribbean event focused on investment in infrastructure. “CARIF 2024 […]

July 9 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,439.62, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 8 […]

The Bermuda Paralympic Association have now ‘officially’ announced Bermuda’s team for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, with Yushae DeSilva Andrade and Jessica Lewis set to represent Bermuda. The Bermuda Paralympic Association said, “We are excited to officially announce that Yushae DeSilva Andrade [Boccia] and Jessica Lewis [Para Athletics] will make up Bermuda’s team competing at […]

The Transformational Living Centre for Families [TLC], a signature program of The Women’s Resource Centre, celebrated a landmark event on Sunday [July 7] with the graduation of its first four families. A Government spokesperson said, “The ceremony, held at the TLC premises, was attended by the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, Tinee Furbert, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] With the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Paris on the horizon, Bernews takes a closer look at the ten athletes who will represent Bermuda on the biggest stages of all. Name: Dame Flora Duffy Age: 36 Sport: Triathlon Event: Women’s individual Date: July 31 Venue: Pont Alexandre III Olympic appearances: […]

The Bermuda College Foundation highlighted the three Bermuda College students, whose recently completed first year was funded by first-year scholarships, donated in memory of Michael Butt by the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR]. A spokesperson said, “Considered an industry legend, Michael Butt [1942 – 2023] was globally known and respected for his role […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 9] include permanent resident certificate, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriage. Permanent Resident Certificate – 31ZA Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Permanent Resident Certificate – PRC 31ZA Notice ID: GN0665/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 09 July, 2024 Notice is hereby […]

The US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is currently in Bermuda. As the only active duty sailing vessel of the United States government, Eagle has served as a classroom at sea to future Coast Guard officers since 1946, offering leadership and professional development experiences as part of the Coast Guard Academy and Officer Candidate School curriculum. […]

A collision involving two cars and a van occurred in Warwick this afternoon [July 9], and “one person has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3pm Tuesday, 9th July 2024, a reported three vehicle collision occurred at the junction of Middle Road and Longford Road in Warwick. “Early information indicates […]

Port Royal Golf Course recently hosted the Bermuda National Trust for a tour and presentation on its agronomic practices. A spokesperson said, “Port Royal Golf Course, amidst recent celebrations for its 50 year milestone, extended an invitation to the Bermuda National Trust to visit the facilities and learn about the agronomic practices used by the […]

The Department of Marine and Ports Services and marine first responders recently completed a training course in Search and Rescue [SAR]. The training, conducted by Frontier Emergency Management Solutions, brought together thirty dedicated marine responders from various sectors, including the Spirit of Bermuda, Marine and Ports Services, pilot boat crews, Branch Pilots, Bermuda Fire and […]

The police have confirmed the death of 64-year-old Marvin Johnson. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s third road fatality of 2024, 64-year-old Marvin Johnson, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “As stated in the original witness appeal made by the BPS on Sunday, 14th […]

Wednesday, July 10 is expected to see abundant sunshine, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6:20am and sunset will be at 8:28pm. […]

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors said they “would like to inform individuals and business owners of spaces available for the Women’s Empowerment Principles [WEPs] webinar training, with sessions starting today, Tuesday, July 9th through Thursday, July 11th.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, in partnership with […]

[Updated] The Sail GP organization has released their 2025 season schedule, and Bermuda is not listed as a location. The announcement from the organization said, “SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, has today unveiled its 2024/2025 Season calendar, featuring new events in Brazil, Germany, Switzerland and Auckland, as well as a return to Great […]

The Mirrors Programme celebrated its outstanding volunteers and the artistic talents of Bermuda’s youth at the Mirrors Volunteer Appreciation Awards Ceremony and the opening of the 8th Annual Art and Digital Competition exhibit on July 5, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Senator Lindsay Simmons was joined by Assistant Director of Child & Family Services, Kennette Robinson, and […]

The 2024 Bermuda Billfish Blast — part of the Bermuda Triple Crown — was held this past week.The event website notes, “For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue giant Atlantic blue marlin as well as a host of other species. It’s home […]

United World College [UWC] Bermuda announced a special reception to honor four outstanding scholars – Fergus O’Connell, Taylor Herzog, Juliette Smatt, and Gianna Pedro – who have been selected to attend prestigious UWC schools around the world. A spokesperson said, “The event will be held at the Bermuda National Trust Museum of Verdmont on Tuesday, […]

The winners of the 2024 International Young Reporters for the Environment [YRE] Journalism Competition have been announced and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] said they are “delighted to share that Zoë Mir’s article has been awarded second place in the 11-14 age group by the global committee.” A spokesperson said, “The YRE programme gives […]

Port Royal Golf Course, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, made time to allow their staff to receive training organized by the Bermuda Tourism Authority. A spokesperson said, “AnchorBDA is City & Guilds certified and was created by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] to establish our own industry-recognised designation to empower residents. This designation is […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced a screening of “The Miracle Club” on Tuesday, July 16, as part of its “BUEI Silver Screens” series. A spokesperson said, “‘BUEI Silver Screens’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of ‘The Miracle Club’ on Tuesday, July 16th at 2 pm in our […]

Somerset Cricket Club announced that Terryn Fray will be their Captain for the upcoming Cup Match Classic. SCC President Richard Scott said, “The purpose of this press statement is to officially announce that Terryn Fray will lead our team, Somerset Cricket Club, to compete for the coveted Cup Match cup on August 1 & 2, 2024 […]

Daniel Augustus finished 6th competing on the Moonlight Tour at the Stoneybrook West Golf Course. The Bermudian golfer shot a round of 3-over par 75 to finish two strokes behind winner John Houchin. Related Stories Trio Advance To Bermuda Championships Augustus Competes In APGA Championship Bermuda Mixed Foursomes Championship Leseur Competes In Chattanooga Invitational Oliver […]

Elijah Daley competed in the 2024 Summer Ontario Swimming Championships at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre – Competition Pool. Competing in the 17 years and older 100m breaststroke, preliminaries, Daley finished 8th touching the wall in a time of 1:05.90. During the 17 years and older breaststroke final, Daley finished 6th clocking a time […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes will look to return to top form when he races in the third round of the Stars Championship Series, the Clash at the Club, in Cincinnati, Ohio, this weekend. Barnes, who competes in the Shifter Masters and ROK classes, knows he needs some impressive displays at the […]

July 8 saw 11,900 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $273,500.00 BD. 11,900 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 4.3% at $24.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,439.62, up 0.38% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]

Westend Properties announced that the Waterlot Inn at the Fairmont Southampton will be reopening on December 3, 2024, following the “completion of extensive interior and exterior renovations.” A spokesperson said “Housed in a building that dates back to 1670, the destination restaurant has always been an island favourite and we are eager to welcome patrons […]

The Ministry of National Security recently organised a comprehensive mass rescue exercise at Pier 6 on Front Street. A Government spokesperson said, “Held on July 5, 2024, this tabletop exercise brought together various Government departments and local agencies from across the island. It focused on operations and planning in the event of a mass rescue […]

The CariGenetics team represented Bermuda at MedTech Investing [MTI] Europe Forum in London, earning the ‘Best in Show’ award. A spokesperson said, “The CariGenetics team proudly represented Bermuda on the global stage at the 34th MedTech Investing [MTI] Europe Forum in London held by Campden Wealth last week from 2-3 July 2024. CariGenetics not only […]

The Ministry of Transport said they are “excited to introduce the Shorelink App, the first Digital Fare Media [DFM] system for Bermuda’s public transportation.” A Government spokesperson said, “This innovative solution is available to download today, Monday, 8 July, and provides passengers access to public transport—buses and ferries—using digital platforms instead of traditional paper tickets.” […]

The PLP said they extend their “deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the four individuals who tragically lost their lives this last Sunday.” A spokesperson said, “This heartbreaking event has left all of us in shock and a state of profound sorrow and grief. “Our hearts are with the loved ones of the […]

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is reminding the public that the Clean Air and Water Resources Amendment Bill Public Consultations will conclude on July 10. A Government spokesperson said, “Launched on June 19, the three-week consultation period provides a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to review and offer feedback on the proposed environmental policies, […]

BermudAir has praised the first group of participants in the company’s inaugural Summer Student Programme, stating that “the first cohort of students, aged from 16 to 19, spent two weeks with the BermudAir team, learning about all aspects of its business and the aviation industry generally.” “We were delighted to have these very keen students join […]

“Government has promised and delivered more Summer Day Camp offerings, and it’s exciting to see our young people learning and participating in a variety of events and activities,” said the Minister of Tourism, Culture Senator Owen Darrell, as he visited several locations last week to engage with Bermuda’s young people. A Government spokesperson said, “The […]

[Updated] The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] is holding a press conference this afternoon [July 8] to formally announce the team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 2.12pm: The Olympic team was officially announced, with eight athletes set to […]

BELCO is urging the public to “take precautions when celebrating occasions with helium-filled balloons” as “during the last month there have been two separate outages caused by foil and/or mylar helium-filled balloons coming into contact with BELCO overhead wires.” A spokesperson said, “Typically, when a foil helium balloon comes into contact with the high voltage […]

Five students – Meleina Brock, Owen Figureido, Kayla Caldwell, Taylor Crichlow, and Imani Bell – are the recipients of Conyers’ 2024 Legal Education Awards. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is delighted to announce the recipients of its 2024 Legal Education Awards. The annual scholarship recognises outstanding students for their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to the […]

The awards event for the Powerade 5K was held at Butterfield & Vallis in Orange Valley, Devonshire this weekend. The event followed the 5K itself, which saw Sean Trott and Naomi MacGuinness race to victory. Trott crossed the line in a time of 17:29, Thomas Mills was second in 17:33, and Shannon Lawrence finished third […]

The U19 Bermuda National Rugby Team, sponsored by Coralisle Group Ltd. [CG], is set to compete in the Rugby Americas North [RAN] U19 Championships in Mexico City from July 10th to July 13th. A spokesperson said, “Following a strong performance last year, where Bermuda secured third place, the team is determined to achieve even greater […]

“These findings are encouraging and demonstrate the effectiveness of our ongoing efforts to educate and engage the public about Universal Health Coverage [UHC]. UHC will benefit all residents by making healthcare more affordable and accessible, thus removing financial barriers to care. The long-term cost savings of preventive care and early intervention under UHC will benefit […]

In collaboration with Nonsuch Expeditions, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] said they are :delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the 2024 nesting season for the Bermuda Petrel, also known as the Cahow.” “Although we fell just short of the 2021 record of 78 fledged chicks, with 76 this year throughout the […]

The Youth Futsal League Awards took place this weekend at the National Sports Centre, A spokesperson said, “We are proud to announce the following awards and achievements: 1st Place – Black Team “The Black team emerged victorious in the recent Youth Futsal League, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the competition. Led by standout performances, […]

The Bermuda Match Play Championships concluded on Sunday [July 7] with the final round held at the Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The first semi final teed it off at 7:00am with defending champion Jarryd Dillas taking on Eric West and the 7:10am tee time was the second semi final match between the […]

The Corporation of St. George’s will host a Cup Match Extravaganza on Friday, July 19th, starting at 6:30 PM. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s announces a celebration event on Town Square and advises residents and businesses about the setup. The Corporation of St. George’s keeps tradition alive in the UNESCO World Heritage Site town.” […]

“An unimaginable tragedy,” said Premier David Burt this evening after “four individuals, including two children, were found, and pronounced dead earlier today.” The Premier said, “The grief and pain for this family is heart wrenching and as a community we must support them with love and all necessary assistance. With an active investigation underway, our […]

Monday, July 8 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6:19am and sunset will be at […]

[Updated] The police are holding a press conference today [July 7] and you can tune in and watch live below. Earlier this afternoon, the Premier posted on X, stating, “The Acting Commissioner of Police has just briefed the Governor, Minister of National Security, & myself about the investigation into the incident in Pembroke. The Acting […]

The 2024 Bermuda Billfish Blast — part of the Bermuda Triple Crown — was held this week, with one of the notable catches being a 636lb blue marlin, caught on ‘Debaitable.’ The event website notes, “For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue […]