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A total of 21 swimmers have been selected to represent Bermuda at the 2024 Central American & Caribbean Swimming Confederation’s CCCAN Swimming Championships, which will take place from June 17th – 22nd in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. 11-12 Age Group Division Rory Shepard Scarlett Spurling Dominic Wright 13-14 Age Group Division Connor Hupman Isabella Jones […]

The eighth day of the Deloitte Open 2024 Tennis Tournament at the Pomander Gates Tennis & Pickleball Courts, saw the men’s A singles final held. Tariq Simons defeated Jack Keyes in straight sets 6-4, 7-6 to claim the title. Simons would pick up his second title of the night when he teamed up with Caitlin […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, June 8th. On Saturday the Carnival Venezia and the Liberty of the Seas cruise ships and the Evgenia crude oil tanker are expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will […]

British band Bastille’s frontman Dan Smith has recorded a live performance of an unreleased song called Blue Sky & The Painter from onboard a Greenpeace ship in the Sargasso Sea. A spokesperson said, “The internationally-renowned singer, who wrote hits such as Pompeii and Happier, and recently worked with Hans Zimmer on the Planet Earth III […]

June 7 saw 80 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $120 BD. 80 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing even at $1.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,455.57, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]

[Updated] A female has died following a shooting, the police have confirmed, A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a residence on South Terrace, Pembroke following a report of a female having been found with a gunshot wound. “Upon their arrival, […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 7] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, notification of planning applications registered, road sobriety checkpoint notice and acting appointments. Clean Air Act 4 Marsh Folly Road Pembroke HM15 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: […]

Saturday, June 5 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 6:11am and sunset will be at […]

KompiTech Alliance Ltd. announced the listing of its 384,615,385 common shares on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. A spokesperson said, “KompiTech Alliance Ltd. a provider of innovative IT service management solutions, is pleased to announce the listing of its 384,615,385 common shares on the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX]. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in […]

The Ministry of Public Works has announced a temporary single-lane closure on Devil’s Hole Hill, Smith’s Parish, from Harrington Sound Road to South Road, effective from June 17 to June 28, 2024, for trench works. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public of a temporary single-lane closure on […]

OUTBermuda reintroduced the OUTBermuda ICON Awards during Pride Month, inviting nominations until July 31, with winners to be revealed at the Gala and ICON Awards on August 30. A spokesperson said, “As the world marks the arrival of Pride Month, OUTBermuda is excited to celebrate the rich history and ongoing fight for equality that Pride […]

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] says that “Government’s stance on the environment seems to be that it is more of a nuisance to be managed, rather than a precious resource to be stewarded.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda is at a crossroads when it comes to protecting our environment for our future generations. Overseas trips […]

Jessica Lewis began competing in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland. Lewis took to the track for the T53 women’s 200m race, recording a winning time of 30:53, Anita Scherrer was second in 33:96, and Joke Stragier was third in 47:73. Related Stories Jessica Lewis Wins In Cruisers Classic Jessica Lewis Grateful […]

The Legacy Tapestry Roots art exhibition recently opened at the City Hall Onion Gallery, which showcased works from the Bassett family artists, A spokesperson previously said, “A unique Art Exhibition is to be held at the City Hall Onion Gallery sponsored by the Bermuda Society of Arts – titled Legacy Tapestry Roots featuring four professional artists […]

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] announced the men’s 2024 national team, which will be traveling to Asunción, Paraguay on June 13th to compete in the prestigious Davis Cup. The traveling team includes Captain Steve Bean, Tariq Simons, Trey Mallory, Daniel Phillips, James Finnigan, newcomer Jack Keyes, National Tennis Director Ricky Mallory, Physiotherapist, and former […]

Brandon Adkins represented Baylor at the 2024 NAC Summer Sizzler at the Centennial Sportsplex-Tracy Caulkins Competition Pool. Adkins crushed his previous men’s 200m long course freestyle personal best of 1:55:93 in the preliminaries setting a new Bermuda 17-18 men’s age group and open national record with a time of 1:54:21, this time broke Jesse Washington’s […]

A Bermuda Football Association under 23 match took place at the BAA Field, which produced 5 goals. FC Bascome came from behind to defeat Hamilton Parish 4 – 1. Hamilton Parish took the lead in the 6th minute when Che Lindo scored, however in the 20th minute, the scores were level as Hunter Outerbridge scored […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Paris is stepping up its preparations for the Olympic Games after organisers unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower. It is just 49 days until Bermuda’s athletes join more than 10,000 competitors from more than 200 nations at the Olympic Games in Paris – the […]

Day seven of the Deloitte Open 2024 tennis tournament at the Pomander Gates Tennis & Pickleball Courts, saw more thrilling action. One match needed a third set tie-breaker, as Oladapo Siyanbola defeated John Bentley 2-6, 7-5, 10-5 in their men’s B singles consolation quarter-final match. In women’s A singles round 1 action Nadhira Durham defeated […]

The Bermuda Triathlon Association’s super sprint series continued with Rohan Roopra winning the 200m swim/3 laps bike/2 laps run course in a time of 25.27, Sophia Leclerc was second stopping the clock in 26.31, and Chris Fosker rounding out the podium clocking a time of 26.42. Standard Distance – 200m Swim/3 laps Bike/2 laps Run […]

A female has been seriously injured following a shooting, the police have confirmed, A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a residence on South Terrace, Pembroke following a report of a female having been found with a gunshot wound. “Upon their […]

A female has been seriously injured following a shooting, the police have confirmed, A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a residence on South Terrace, Pembroke following a report of a female having been found with a gunshot wound. “Upon their […]

Bermudian Shiona Turini – who has worked as fashion stylist for numerous major stars including Beyonce — received the Diamonds Do Good’s ‘Diamond Influence Award’ at an award ceremony in Las Vegas. The organization noted that the “Diamond Influence Award reflects both the prestige and enduring impact of diamonds in pop culture, while acknowledging Shiona’s significant […]

Northshore Medical Center [NMAC] announced the “introduction of advanced hair transplant services, bringing a renowned Turkish hair restoration team to Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “This initiative aims to offer the same high-quality hair restoration procedures that have made Turkey a leading destination for hair transplants, now conveniently available to residents of Bermuda. Medical Tourism is no […]

The Office of Youth Affairs is opening registration for out-of-school summer programmes tomorrow [June 7]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Office of Youth Affairs invites parents and guardians to register their children for the upcoming out-of-school programmes held throughout August. “The department has facilitated six themed summer day programmes for students from preschool to middle […]

[Column written by Dorota Wysocka-Bradshaw] When applying for life insurance, the underwriting process is a critical step to determine the policyholder’s risk and premium. At CG Insurance, we pride ourselves on a customer-centric approach that ensures a smooth and transparent journey from start to finish. This comprehensive guide aims to provide valuable insights into the […]

BUEI, along with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and Kaleidoscope, announced plans to celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8th with an open house and activities themed “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI], in collaboration with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and Kaleidoscope will be celebrating World […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Island Fresh 5K Food Run and Walk will once again be raising funds for the Eliza DoLittle Society [TEDS] on Sunday, June 23. Organised by siblings Hayley and Liam Evans, the family orientated event will start in the Arboretum at 8 am [walk] and 8.30 am [run] and feature prizes, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] It is just 50 days until Bermuda’s athletes join more than 10,000 competitors from more than 200 nations at the Olympic Games in Paris – the largest sporting event organised in France. The opening ceremony for the 30th edition of the Summer Games promises to be an extravagant affair and the […]

The Progressive Labour Party praised the Government and Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban on World Environment Day “for making significant achievements in environmental sustainability and infrastructure development.” A spokesperson said, “One of our landmark achievements is the completion of the solar project on the airport finger, a crucial step towards increasing our reliance on renewable […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been 19 years since Khano Smith scored his first goal for Major League Soccer [MLS] side, the New England Revolution, in a 1-1 draw at home to the Kansas City Wizards on June 4, 2005. Smith, who signed for the Revolution from Premier Division team Dandy Town two months […]

An additional generator will be installed at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital this year and there will be temporary changes to visitor and staff parking during the construction phase of the project. “The new generator will provide added security of our electrical supply,” said Preston Swan, acting chief operating officer at Bermuda Hospitals Board. “It […]

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks commended firefighter Amaury Majors and the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service for raising $750 for the cancer care charity PALS through a t-shirt fundraising effort. “It is inspiring to see our departments and their staff giving back to the community in such meaningful ways,” said Minister of National Security […]

A visiting yacht with one person onboard “proved to have no idea about making a safe approach and was escorted to the customs dock by the Coast Guard,” on Friday. A BMOC spokesperson said, “On the early hours of Friday morning an unknown Radar target was observed making a slow and unusual approach from the […]

Sachiel Ming scored a late equaliser in Bermuda’s 1-1 draw away to Antigua and Barbuda in their second-round match of the 2026 Concacaf World Cup qualifiers today [June 5]. The winger netted his first international goal in the 90th minute with a left-footed shot to cancel out Raheem Deterville’s opener for Antigua in the 27th […]

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 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 5] include boards appointments, liquor licence, acting appointments and cancellation of registration. Board Pension Commission Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0561/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 05 June, 2024 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments. […]

Thursday, June 6 is expected to see variable sunshine with a chance of a shower or two, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be […]

The St. David’s Island Historical Society is set to host Onion Day at Carter House on Sunday, June 9, featuring fish chowder, an onion eating competition and more. A spokesperson said, “Onion Day is Sunday, 9th June at noon until 3pm+ at Carter House that will feature the following: Gary Lamb’s famous fish chowder [$5] […]

The Bermuda Football Coaches Association is set to bring Les Ferdinand to Bermuda as their Guest Speaker for their upcoming Second Fundraiser Weekend. A spokesperson said, “The initiative is designed to raise the necessary funds to continue the BFCA’s work in providing Bermudian and local coaches with a comprehensive coach education / licensing program and […]

PwC Bermuda announced its renewed commitment to Endeavour, a charity dedicated to empowering diverse youth through experiential learning in sailing. A spokesperson said, “As a founding sponsor of Endeavour in 2015, PwC reaffirms its dedication by pledging $35,000 annually over the next three years. L&F Indemnity Ltd., Bermuda-based captive insurance company for the PricewaterhouseCoopers network […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dorian Tucker is speaking at a trio of leadership workshops for the island’s young males at Crawl Gospel Hall in Hamilton Parish this month. Tucker gained a valuable insight into the male psyche of the inmates he encountered during his 36 years working as a correction officer and believes the guidance […]

Dashun Cooper will host his Summer Training Camps for young goalkeepers at BAA and Bernard Park next month. Cooper, a full-time academy goalkeeper coach at Sky Bet Championship side Queens Park Rangers, has completed his Uefa B Licence and Uefa B Goalkeeper Licence. The camps will run from July 8 to 12, 15 to 19, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has qualified for the Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. DeSilva-Andrade, 30, has earned sufficient ranking points to reach the Paralympics, which run from August 28 to September 8. “It’s official – I have qualified for the Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris!” DeSilva-Andrade, who competed at the […]

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott has been named in the Denmark Super League Team of the Season in the 3F Super League. In the 2023/24 season, Trott played in 31 matches, with a total of 2790 minutes played, he had 1 assist on the season. Trott has been on loan from the premier league club West […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the unique charm of pink sand on a Bermuda beach. 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 story. You can […]

The 2024 Bermuda Cricket Board’s 50-over league resumed this past weekend, with big totals on the boards and six centuries scored. George O’Brien Jr. from the Devonshire Recreation Club was the weekend’s top scorer with a knock of 119 not out. Marcus Scotland from the St. David’s Cricket Club scored 114 not out and Jermal […]

Markel has announced the appointment of Jamie Carsey as Chief Claims Officer for its Specialty division, overseeing US and Bermuda claims operations. A spokesperson said, “Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. [NYSE: MKL], announced today that Jamie Carsey has been appointed Chief Claims Officer to oversee US and Bermuda claims operations within the […]

June 4 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,455.57, 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 ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 3 […]

Bermudian reggae artist Giles “Sir Dudley” Spurling has released his debut album, Resilience, on all major streaming platforms. Sir Dudley, a singer-songwriter, has teamed up with Craig “The Audio Guy” Simons, formerly known as Mr IVibes, who has produced the music on the ten-song album, described as reggae-influenced pop. Known for his iconic song, Bermudian […]