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The City of Hamilton confirmed that repairs to the City Hall foyer ceiling have now been completed. A spokesperson said, “The two-month renovation was completed within the allocated budget and included a full ceiling replacement and painting of the foyer area. “Earlier this year, the City engaged structural engineering firm Mason & Associates to carry […]

The Actuaries of Bermuda [AOB] has officially launched, marking a significant milestone for the island’s actuarial community. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, June 11th, over 85 of Bermuda’s actuarial professionals gathered to celebrate the establishment of this vibrant new association. The event successfully raised awareness about AOB, boosting membership to over 165 individuals. The launch was […]

The first tropical storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed, with forecasters saying Tropical Storm Alberto is likely to dissipate over Mexico on Thursday or Thursday night [June 20]. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 1000 AM CDT [1500 UTC], the center of Tropical Storm Alberto was located […]

The Southampton Parish Council will offer scholarships for the Academic Year 2024/2025. A spokesperson said, “Scholarships will be awarded to qualified Applicants who are undertaking tertiary education or pursuing an undergraduate degree; Bermuda College Students are invited to apply. “Applicants must be Bermudian and have resided in Southampton Parish for at least 5 years. Completed […]

The Bermuda Olympic Association and ICM Limited celebrated the renewal of their sponsorship, extending their partnership for another four years. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Olympic Association President Peter Dunne and Branwen Smith-King welcomed ICM Limited’s [ICM] continued support at a luncheon at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club today.” “ICM has been an excellent long-term supporter […]

A trip in May 2024 by Minister of Health Kim Wilson to the United Kingdom cost $9,292.03, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from May 21, 2024 – May 26, 2024, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Kim N. Wilson, JP, MP, Minister […]

The Bermuda National Championships promises to be fiercely competitive, with the island’s top professional cyclists returning to battle for honours, starting with the time-trial in Clearwater tomorrow [June 20] at 6 pm. Kaden Hopkins, the defending men’s champion, arrived back on the island a few days ago from France, where he has impressed during his […]

Thursday, June 20 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be E. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 6:12am and sunset will […]

Despite an early deficit, Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates battled back with three unanswered runs and the bullpen tossed 3.2 hitless innings with seven strikeouts in a 3-1 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas at Toyota Field on Tuesday night. Dylan O’Rae, in his double-A debut for Biloxi, recorded his first hit […]

Jaden Jones and Chase McCrimmon were both back in action competing in the Central American & Caribbean Tennis Confederation under-14 tournament in the Dominican Republic. Jones defeated Orlando Zimmerman from Curacao in straight sets 6-4, 6-0, Jones would then take on the number seven seed Zach King from Barbados and he advanced with a three […]

[Opinion column written by Malachi Symonds & Noelle Young] As professionals deeply committed to advancing sustainable practices, we are united in our concern for the escalating environmental challenges in Bermuda. Our expertise, although stemming from different fields, converges on a common goal: to foster a culture of sustainability and resilience. Historically, Bermuda has grappled with […]

The Carnival in Bermuda ‘Revel de Road’ featured a vibrant parade with colorful costumes, dancing, and more. You can view all our coverage of National Heroes Day here, and you can view all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here. Related Stories Photos: Carnival In Bermuda J’Ouvert Event Photos: Bermuda Carnival Isle Of Devils J’Ouvert […]

Law firm Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited has congratulated triathlete Erica Hawley for qualifying for the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian triathlete and the first recipient of the Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited inaugural Athletics Sponsorship, Erica Hawley, has qualified to represent Bermuda in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this summer. 26-year-old Erica has competed […]

The Bermuda Plein Air Group is inviting artists globally to paint and share their interpretations of the summer solstice tomorrow [June 20]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Plein Air Group is inviting not only local plein air artists, but those from around the world to capture the summer solstice on canvas and share it. “Over […]

Bermuda sailor Adriana Penruddocke is stepping up her preparations as she builds towards the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Penruddocke has been busy acclimatising to the conditions at the Marseille Marina in the Mediterranean Sea, where she will compete in the women’s dinghy ILCA 6, since the beginning of the month. She secured her […]

Preston Swan has been confirmed as the Chief Operating Officer [COO] of Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] after acting in the role since February 2021. A spokesperson said, “The COO is responsible for the Facilities Management, Pathology, Imaging Services, Pharmacy, Property Management, Security and Hotel Services [Environmental Services, Food Services and Laundry] departments, as well as […]

Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently joined the Bermuda Police Service at the Women in Policing Network launch. The Government said, “Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently joined the Bermuda Police Service in recognition of the Women in Policing Network Launch at the […]

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] appointed Jane Vickers as its first Director of Advancement & Communications. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Vickers as its first Director of Advancement & Communications, effective September 1st. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Jane […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to feature the 2023 comedy/mystery ‘Wicked Little Letters,’ directed by Thea Sharrock, as part of its ongoing ‘Films at BUEI’ series. A spokesperson said, “‘Films at BUEI’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Comedy/Mystery, ‘Wicked Little Letters’ on Saturday, […]

Governor Rena Lalgie recently presented Randolph Horton with an award honouring his contributions to sport and public service. A post on Government House’s Facebook page says, “This evening, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie held a formal investiture ceremony for The Hon K H Randolph Horton OBE. “The Hon Mr Horton was appointed as […]

Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has shared a touching tribute to his team boss, John Cresswell, who recently passed away. Divine, who joined top British development team Microlise Cresswell Racing in February, has vowed to race in honour of Cresswell and keep his legacy alive. The 14-year-old, who lives in Oxford, England, wrote on social […]

Bermuda won two more medals at the XXXVI CCCAN Championships in Monterrey, Mexico. Connor Hupman won the first medal of the day; capturing the bronze medal in the 13-14 men’s 200 LC meter freestyle A final touching the wall in a time of 2:00.23, Logan Watson-Brown won the bronze medal competing in the women’s 18 […]

West Pembroke Primary School recently concluded its inaugural SPLASH program, a five-day initiative designed to equip all students with essential swimming skills and promote water safety. A Government spokesperson said, “The program’s success is a testament to a collaborative effort between dedicated educators and a committed community partner. “Over five days, all students at West […]

The women’s division league season continued with a double-header at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field. PHC Lady Zebras 3 – Vasco 0 The PHC Lady Zebras took the lead in the 14th minute when Ziae Castle scored, and they took that lead to the break. Jasmine Spence doubled the PHC Lady Zebras lead […]

Young footballers from the DaRock Elite Performance Academy participated in a recent Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] clean-up initiative on Collector’s Hill, Devonshire. Danté Leverock, the founder of the DaRock Elite Performance Academy, said community service is a cornerstone of their values and stressed the importance of teaching players the importance of giving back. “We’re proud […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a serene view of the picturesque pond at the Lover’s Lake Nature Reserve. 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 2024 Bermuda Cricket Board’s 50-over league continued this past weekend, with Allan Douglas II from Cleveland County emerging as the top scorer. Allan Douglas II from Cleveland County was the weekend’s top scorer with a knock of 86, his teammate Jabari Darrell, and Davin Dill from PHC both scored 67 to finish T2nd, and […]

June 18 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,401.96, 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: June 14 […]

The Bermuda Police Service said the National Heroes Holiday long weekend “went off without any reported major incidents or significant criminal activity” and “while the recent holiday period can be considered relatively quiet from a crime perspective, there were still a number of arrests made.” A police spokesperson said, “Our robust policing efforts with heightened […]

EVolution Motors will host its first Family Day on Saturday, June 22nd,  nd attendees can enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments and be entered into a giveaway, which offers a grand prize of Horwin EK3 electric scooter, valued at $4,700. A spokesperson said, “EVolution Motors, Bermuda’s only exclusively electric car dealer, has announced its first Family Day […]

The Government announced that members of the Department of Sport and Recreation’s Summer Day Camp Program Team are the May recipients of the Public Service Excellence Awards [PSEA]. A Government spokesperson said, “The team, made up of Kenneth Bartram, Janaesha Place, Kimberly Bean, and Edmond Johnson, is recogised for their excellent work in planning and […]

Summer Sunday City Funday will take place in Victoria Park on Sunday, July 14th. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton invites you to transform an ordinary Sunday into an extraordinary Funday with our much-anticipated summer event, ‘Summer Sunday: City Funday’. “Join the City on Sunday, July 14, in Victoria Park from 1 PM to […]

The Deloitte Pickleball Open continued at the Pomander Gates Tennis & Pickleball Club. The competition has moved into the semi-final stages with two of them needing a third set to decide a winner. In pickleball open singles semi-finals action, Alvaro Triana Zan defeated John Singleton 10/11, 11/7, 11/7, in the pickleball mixed doubles [4.0 & […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Six Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness athletes will vie for glory at the TBA Classic Muay Thai World Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Tyler Kerr, Jay Astwood, Keron Lee, Jarryd Simmons, Phill Beach and his daughter Emily Beach headed to Des Moines yesterday [June 17], where they will compete from […]

One month after the National Swimming Championships took place at the National Sports Center, the XXXVI CCCAN Championships got underway in Monterrey, Mexico, with Bermuda winning 2 medals on the opening night. Elijah Daley claimed Bermuda’s first medal at the Championships winning the bronze medal in the 15-17 men’s 200 LC meter individual medley A […]

Benn Smith and Christian Ebbin sailed away to victory in the Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race this weekend. Smith and Ebbin powered their way to the finish line in a time of 1:49:32, Alan Frith and Sara Frith crossed the line in second clocking 1:52:31, and Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker finished third with a […]

Jaden Jones and Chase McCrimmon were both back in action competing in the Central American & Caribbean Tennis Confederation under-14 tournament in the Dominican Republic. Jones competed in two additional matches in Group 2 of the round-robin. He faced Marco Avendano from El Salvador, losing in straight sets 6-2, 6-3. His next match against Rahil […]

Bermuda archers Camerin Picking and Jaydon Roberts reached the elimination round of the men’s 70 metres recurve competition at the Antalya Final World Qualification Tournament, which concluded in Turkey yesterday [June 17]. Pickering lost 7-3 to Nguyen Minh Duc, of Vietnam; meanwhile, Roberts was defeated 6-0 by Tanapat Pathairat, of Thailand. Bernard Wade III finished […]

“I am hopeful that in the coming weeks we will finally get some movement on this critical issue before another person or beloved pet is attacked by an out-of-control dog,” Opposition Senate Leader Robin Tucker said. Senator Tucker said, “Last Wednesday in the Senate, the Junior Minister of Home Affairs, Senator Lindsay Simmons, responded to […]

This past holiday weekend saw the island celebrate National Heroes Day, a multitude of Carnival in Bermuda events, the Clarien IronKids Triathlon, the King’s Birthday parade, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Car Crash On Harbour Road, Traffic Diversions Governor Hosts King’s […]

Tuesday, June 18 is expected to see partly cloudy skies with gusty winds, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F, and the low to be near 23°C/73°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 6:12am and sunset […]

A series of six free movie nights, designed to “uplift and empower” the community, started on Friday [June 14] at Parson’s Road Playground. The Jazzy Treats Free Movie Nights continue on June 28, July 12 and 26, and August 9 and 23, running from 6 pm to 10 pm, featuring live entertainment, fun castles, food […]

The Bermuda Amateur Ladies Stroke Play Championships came to an end at the Port Royal Golf Course with Kim Botelho crowned the 2024 Ladies Stroke Play champion, while the Senior Ladies Stroke Play champion was Carine Brule. Botelho shot a final round 5-over par 76 to finish at 23-over par for the tournament, which was […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes enjoyed a “double podium” weekend in the Skusa Pro Tour Spring Nationals at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati in Ohio at the weekend. The Bermudian, who competes in the Shifter Masters class, entered rounds three and four of the series leading the standings after a successful […]

Bermuda is celebrating National Heroes Day today, honoring eight distinguished Bermudians. A Government spokesperson said, “This year, Bermuda observes National Heroes Day on Monday, June 17th, 2024, in honour of eight trailblazing Bermudians who have made immense contributions to Bermuda. “The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Sen. The Hon. Owen K. Darrell, JP, will be a […]

A sports programme aiming to help the growth of the island’s student-athletes will be held at Saltus Grammar School next month. The Life Through Sport academy is for boys and girls aged 9 to 16 and will run from 9 am to 3 pm between July 1 to July 26. Participants will learn techniques and […]

Dennico Hollis and his LOC Hire Stenhousemuir Cricket Club teammates defeated Prestwick by 4 wickets in their western premiership One match. Prestwick was bowled out for 150, Tomas Fleet was the top scorer with 68, Callum Grant was the pick of the Stenhousemuir Cricket Club bowlers with figures of 10-4-12-3. In reply, Stenhousemuir Cricket Club […]

The 2024 NORCECA beach volleyball tour in Nicaragua came to an end. Megan Hands and Kayley Hamilton finished in 12th place in the women’s division after falling 21-8, 21-10 to Martiza Zuniga and Danna Aguilar from Guatemala, while Braedon Cooke and Connor Somerville finished 15th in the men’s division. Related Stories Photos/Video: Volleyball Spring League Photos: […]

Chase McCrimmon was back in action competing in the Central American & Caribbean Tennis Confederation Under-14 tournament in the Dominican Republic. McCrimmon played two more matches on the second day, finishing with a record of 1 & 1 to move to 2 & 2. McCrimmon fell in his opening match against Patrick Mactaggart from the […]

Dara Alizadeh finished fifth in the men’s single sculls B final at the World Rowing Cup III in Poznan, Poland, yesterday [June 16]. Alizadeh, who has qualified for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer, clocked a time of 7min 25.98sec. The Bermudian advanced to the B final after coming sixth in heat A of […]