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Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward recently attended the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers’ [ABIR] 18th Annual International Insurance Regulatory Dialogue in Brussels. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, attended the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] 18th Annual International Insurance Regulatory […]

Sparkle has donated a year’s supply of detergent to local charity Loads of Love.. A spokesperson said, “Sparkle, Bermuda’s own eco-friendly laundry detergent sheet brand, is proud to share our meaningful partnership with the local charity Loads of Love. The charity, which provides laundry services, showers, and breakfast for members of Bermuda’s homeless community, has […]

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] will host Dr. Peter Bowers, who will present “Making Words Make Sense: Helping Students with Dyslexia Thrive” on September 26–27 at the BCCL Student Center in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] is proud to welcome Dr. Peter Bowers, internationally recognised researcher, author […]

The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda has reminded the public that registration for adult Portuguese classes for the upcoming year is open. A spokesperson said, “More information and registration can be found through the link: https://form.jotform.com/251912672404353. “Each block of classes will last for 12 weeks. This may vary with advance notification to the class to ensure that all material […]

For the first time in its 14-year history, PwC’s Insurance Banana Skins 2025 survey, published biennially by PwC and the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation, reveals that technology-related risks dominate the top three concerns facing the global insurance industry. A spokesperson said, “The survey was launched by PwC today at the annual Reinsurance […]

St. George’s Cricket Club has been crowned the 2025 Premier Division 40-Overs Knockout Cup champions after a victory over St. David’s Cricket Club. St. David’s Cricket Club Inning ..32 [56] Dean Simons c Nzari Paynter b Detroy Smith ..08 [09] Aaron Paynter b Zeko Burgess ..15 [22] Tre Manders c Macai Simmons b Shaki Darrell […]

Walk-in services at the Department of Education’s offices at 30 Victoria Street are temporarily suspended “due to a critical failure of the building’s air-conditioning system.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education wishes to inform the general public that walk-in services at its offices at 30 Victoria Street are temporarily suspended, effective immediately. “This […]

BELCO has released a video that highlights the importance of tree trimming to prevent power outages. A spokesperson said, “Trees falling on power lines is the leading cause of power outages in Bermuda, especially during hurricanes. Ensuring trees are trimmed ten feet from power lines in the responsibility of property owners. “Property owners or their landscaping […]

Kiwon Waldron had a busy night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, competing in three races. In his first event, a Trot Class race, the Bermudian harness pony racing driver drove Bridge To Jesse’s to a sixth-place finish. The pair completed the race in 1:54.4. Waldron’s second race was in the Pace Class with Maybemabel. […]

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has reflected on his performances in the eighth round of the R&G British Talent Cup at Donington Park, Leicestershire, at the weekend. Racing for the British team Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing, the teenager qualified in nineteenth position before achieving finishes of sixteenth and twelfth in the first and second […]

Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne is currently attending the Africa-CARICOM Summit in Ethiopia, with the Government stating that “the Summit is a pivotal event in the Government’s strategic pursuit of full membership in the Caribbean Community [CARICOM].” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne JP, MP, is leading Bermuda’s […]

Love is Love Bermuda will host its End of Summer 2025 Brunch at Bolero Brasserie, with proceeds from a charity raffle supporting Tomorrow’s Voices. A spokesperson said, “Love is Love Bermuda will be hosting End of Summer 2025 Brunch from 12:00 to 3:00pm on Sunday, September 21st 2025 at Bolero Brasserie Restaurant [#95 Front Street]. […]

The Bermuda football season continued with a doubleheader at Bernard Park, featuring victories for the Devonshire Cougars and St. George’s Colts. Devonshire Cougars 5, Young Men Social Club 0 The Devonshire Cougars secured a decisive 5-0 win over Young Men Social Club in the Group C opener. Chae Brangman initiated the scoring in the seventh […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured a victory at the Napanee Track in the International Trotting & Pacing Association [ITPA] Stakes Races. Waldron drove the horse Kickinwin Speed in the Race 19 Pace 2 Year Old Filly Pace Class. He guided the horse to a winning time of 1:06 flat. Subscribe To Bernews […]

Bermudian cross country runner Tajer Basden began his season with the Johnson C. Smith men’s team at the Fleet Feet Invitational. The race was held at Salisbury Community Park. In the men’s 8K event, Basden finished 57th overall with a time of 38:41.24. He was the third runner from Johnson C. Smith to cross the […]

Bermudian Katherine Bean-Rosario played a key role in the Hampton University women’s soccer team’s 6-0 victory over Lincoln at Powhatan Field, scoring a goal and providing an assist. Hampton’s offense exploded for five goals in the second half, securing the win. Caitlyn Peace scored the first two goals of the match for Hampton, with her […]

Monday, September 8 is expected to see plenty of sunshine despite a few showery interruptions, 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 SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.58am […]

Starting on Tuesday [Sept 9] students and parents can “track Department of Public Transportation school buses in real time using the Shorelink App,” the Ministry said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is pleased to announce a major enhancement to Phase 2 of the Digital Fare Media Project: […]

A doubleheader at BAA Field featured two close matches in the Dudley Eve Group A tournament, both decided by a single goal, as the Boulevard Blazers and Dandy Town Hornets both secured victories. Boulevard Blazers 3, Paget Lions 2 The Boulevard Blazers defeated the Paget Lions 3-2. Darius Cox opened the scoring for the Blazers […]

Bermudian FIFA-listed assistant referee Clinton Hayward officiated in the men’s international friendly match between the United States and South Korea. The match was played at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey. South Korea secured a 2-0 victory in front of a capacity crowd of 26,500. Hayward’s role in the high-profile international fixture represents a significant […]

The University of New England’s women’s tennis team — coached by Bermudian Jovan Jordan-Whitter — has started its inaugural season with two consecutive victories. They began their season with a dominant 7-0 victory over Vermont State University-Johnson. In their second match, the team earned a 4-3 win over Lesley University. Olivia Crooker secured the deciding […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph were defeated 2-1 away to FC Naples in the USL League One yesterday [September 6]. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Wright made appearances for the Bermuda and United States national football teams. He was appointed head coach of Greenville at the start of last season, having served as assistant coach […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island were defeated 1-0 at home to league leaders Louisville City in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [September 6]. A former Bermuda national team captain, Smith made history in his first year as a head coach last term, leading Rhode Island to the Eastern Conference final in their inaugural season. Rhode […]

Bermudian footballer Jacob Madeiros scored in his second successive game for Columbia College in a 2-1 win at home to Tennessee Wesleyan in their American Athletic Conference opener yesterday [September 6]. Madeiros, who has represented Bermuda Under-20, opened the scoring in the 49th minute. He also scored on his recent debut in a 1-0 win […]

The BLP said they “acknowledge” Robert King’s election as the “7th OBA leader in 8 years” and said his “loud, often error filled attacks, have become a hallmark of his short time in Parliament.” This follows after the OBA Party Conference last night which saw Robert King defeat Ben Smith for the position as OBA […]

Harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured a third-place finish at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron competed in the first race, the Pace Class, driving Bluebird Capt Pj. The pair finished in a time of 1:53&2, placing them on the podium. The race was won by Mr. Mcbeevee, driven by John De Long, with […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Peak Reinsurance Company Limited [Peak Re] [Hong Kong] and its subsidiaries, Peak Reinsurance AG [Switzerland] and Peak Reinsurance North America Ltd. [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency […]

The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] celebrated its 60th anniversary this weekend with a cocktail reception at Warwick Camp. “This year marks a historic milestone – the 60th anniversary of our Regiment. Under the banner ’60 Years of Service: Honouring the Past. Securing Our Future,’ the year-long celebration pays tribute to six decades of dedication, camaraderie […]

Kaelin Cox was in action in his final event at the World Wushu Championships in Brasília, Brazil, today [September 6]. Cox, who represents the Bermuda Sanshou Association, was competing in the men’s Taulo discipline, earning a score of 7.990 in the southern staff [Nangun]. BSA president Garon Wilkinson and coaches Dwayne Cox, Chaquita Simmons, and […]

[Updating] The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] held its Annual General Meeting this evening [Sept 6] and they are announcing the winners of their leadership election and you can tune in and watch live below. The race for leader featured two contenders, Robert King and Ben Smith, and the deputy leader election included Michael Fahy and […]

The ‘Rally for Southlands’ demonstration was held today [Sept 6] at Southlands to show support for preserving the area. A statement from the organizers previously said, “Southlands National Park Reserve — affectionately known as “The Green Lung of Bermuda” — is a vital sanctuary of biodiversity, providing a haven for wildlife and a beloved escape […]

Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine finished sixteenth in the first race of the sixth round of the R&G British Talent Cup at Donington Park, Leicestershire, today [September 6]. Racing for the British team Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing, the teenager qualified in nineteenth position. He will compete in race two tomorrow. Related Stories Aeziah […]

Devonshire Colts Football Club has announced that it will hold its Annual General Meeting [AGM] on Monday, October 6, at 6.30pm at the Harrington Workmen’s Club. Related Stories Overseas Footballers & Coaches Results Coleridge Fubler Nominated For Award Football Association Extends Condolences Football: Bermuda Defeated By Honduras First Division Match To Be Rescheduled Bermuda To […]

Some of the world’s top match racing sailors will return to Bermuda in October for the 73rd Bermuda Gold Cup, the penultimate stop of the World Match Racing Tour ahead of the final in Shenzhen, China. A spokesperson said, “The countdown is on until the world’s best match racing sailors return to Bermuda to compete […]

Bermudian footballer Ayleal Dill scored twice in Southwell City’s 4-0 win away to Histon in the United Counties League Cup today [September 6]. Dill, who has been in fine form in front of goal this season, netted his side’s third and fourth goals in quick succession midway through the second period. The striker has scored […]

Sunday, September 7 is expected to be mainly dry and sunny, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°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 6.57am and sunset will be […]

IQUW Re Bermuda announced plans to continue to expand its predominantly Property Cat Reinsurance product suite with the additions of Mortgage, Credit, and Cyber Reinsurance to its portfolio. A spokesperson said, “This development marks the next stage in IQUW’s progress in Bermuda, underscoring the platform’s profitable growth and developing a reputation as one of the […]

Bermuda matched up against Jamaica in front of a sold out crowd at the National Sports Center, with the visitors claiming the 4-0 win. The match report from Concacaf said, “The Final Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued with Jamaica earning a 4-nil win against Bermuda in Group B […]

Bermudian karting driver Scott Barnes has reflected on his four title victories at the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix – North America’s largest kart street race – last weekend. Barnes, competing over two days in the Quad Cities – a metropolitan area straddling the Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa – claimed victory in the […]

Starting on Monday [Sept 8] the “vehicular drop-off and collection point for those attending Emergency Department at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be the Acute Care Wing main entrance,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said. A spokesperson said, “Ambulances will be using the usual drop-off area immediately in front of the Emergency Department. This temporary change […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public of “additional paving works scheduled for Saturday, 6 September 2025, along Middle Road in Smith’s Parish, specifically in the area fronting the Whitney Institute.” A Government spokesperson said, “This update follows the previously announced paving works in Smith’s Parish under Road Traffic Notice 80. […]

September 5 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,757.42, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [September 5] include acting appointments and striking off. Assistant Justice Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0844/2025 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 05 September, 2025 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Judicial Department His Excellency The Governor, after consultation with the […]

[Updating] The Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team is set to play against Jamaica this evening [Sept 5] as part of the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the match will take place in front of a sold out crowd. With international football there are generally rules about video coverage, so […]

“If afforded the privilege of leading the OBA, I will serve full-time as Leader of the Opposition — available, committed and focused solely on strengthening our party and preparing for government,” MP Robert King said. In a letter posted on his dedicated website — robertkingmp.com — Mr King said, “Trust in Bermuda politics has been […]

Rosedon Hotel has launched Bagels & Brews, a new “grab-and-go” location serving fresh bagels, specialty coffee, and luxury teas from Monday to Friday. A spokesperson said, “Rosedon Hotel has added a fresh new flavour to its gardens with the opening of Bagels & Brews, a grab-and-go bagel and coffee shop now open Monday through Friday […]

18-year-old North Carolina student Kathryn Law has enrolled at Bermuda College to study marine science. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda has long been a happy place for Kathryn Law, but this year, the connection runs even deeper. “The 18-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, has made the island her home after enrolling at Bermuda College to study […]

Executives from the Bermuda Industrial Union recently joined Westend Properties representatives for a tour of the renovation and construction work taking place at the Fairmont Southampton property. A spokesperson said, “The transformative renovation of the Fairmont Southampton, one of Bermuda’s most iconic resorts, is advancing steadily, marking a significant step toward revitalising the property as a leading […]

Clarien Bank has partnered with Visa to launch a Visa Cash Back Program giving customers access to exclusive rebates on hotels, car rentals, retailers, and restaurants across the United States. A spokesperson said, “The partnership makes Clarien the first Bermudian bank to bring Visa’s popular international cashback programme to local cardholders, delivering more value and choice […]

The Bermuda national football team will face Jamaica in front of a bumper crowd in their World Cup qualifier at the Flora Duffy Stadium tonight [September 5]. The Bermuda Football Association has confirmed that tickets for the match have sold out. Bermuda have been grouped with Jamaica, Curaçao and Trinidad and Tobago in the final […]