Bernews

“If you share our ideology of building a fairer Bermuda for all Bermudians, you are welcomed with open arms in the Progressive Labour Party,” Anthony Richardson said. Anthony Richardson — the incumbent and PLP candidate for Constituency #7 Hamilton South — said, “In this campaign, the Progressive Labour Party has talked about women, we’ve talked […]

SCARS said they remain “deeply concerned, just as we were in 2023, about the release of Mr. Cox, a repeat offender, and the risks posed to children in our community.” A spokesperson said, “Here is our list of questions and grave concerns regarding the article that was published in the local media: “1.What treatment did Mr. […]

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is hosting a ‘Central Family Reunion’ this evening [Feb 8] at the Berkeley Institute. We will have a photo gallery later on and in the meantime the live video is below. For full coverage of the 2025 Election and past elections, visit the links below, with comprehensive coverage available on […]

The lone Bermuda ball hockey winter league match at the PCC Hockey Rink was a goal-fest, with Positive Image Dental running out convincing 7-1 winners against the Hamilton Princess. Shane Matchett and Sam Viera both bagged two goals each for Positive Image Dental, while Matt Mcphail, Jeremie Faucher, and Craig Rowat each chipped in with […]

Bermuda’s Volleyball talent was on display at the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, with several teams representing the island. The Big Wave Riders Under-16 team had a mixed start to the tournament. They opened with a hard-fought win against Legacy Boys 16 Premier 25-16, 23-25, 15-12 but then fell […]

At the Ontario University Athletics [OUA] Swimming Championships inside the Markham Pan Am Centre, Isabella Howes and her Western Swimming and Diving teammates took to the pool for Day One. Howes competed in the women’s 200 SC meter freestyle preliminaries, finishing 14th overall with a time of 2:07.46. This result qualified her for the B […]

Bermuda footballer Reggie Lambe scored in Needham Market’s 6-1 win away to Farsley Celtic in the Vanarama National League North today [February 8]. The Bermuda midfielder netted his side’s fourth goal with a header in the 59th minute to make it 4-1. Needham are twentieth in the table with 28 points from 30 matches. 59′ […]

Inter BDA defeated Terrace Onions 3-2 in the Corona League at Goose Gosling Field yesterday [February 7]. Andy Foster and Alfie Stark gave Onions a 2-0 lead before Inter BDA fought back to claim the win through goals from Hines Marley, Redmond Scott and DaSilva Lucas. Meanwhile, YGS drew 2-2 with FC Rhinos at the […]

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast were defeated 8-3 by Utica City in the Major Arena Soccer League [MASL] yesterday [February 7]. Baltimore have won ten matches and lost two so far this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as the team’s […]

Bermuda forward Kane Crichlow scored a hat-trick in Chelmsford City’s 4-3 win away to Farnborough in the Vanarama National League South today [February 8]. Crichlow, who has scored nine goals this season, netted in the 20th minute to make it 1-1 before adding his second, hitting a superb volley into the top corner in the […]

Bermudian tennis player Alexcie Burrows is among three Virginia State University [VSU] players named in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association [CIAA] All-CIAA pre-season women’s tennis team. The announcement comes after the CIAA released its Women’s Tennis Predicted Order of Finish, with Burrows and her VSU team-mates tipped for a third-place finish this season. Burrows posted […]

The Department of Culture’s special edition of Creatives Live! will feature a free historical walking tour on Tuesday [Feb 11] that ”will explore acts of rebellion and resilience throughout Bermuda’s rich history.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture presents a special edition of Creatives Live! featuring a free historical walking tour titled ‘They Arrive: […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, February 14th, with the checkpoints set to take place in all nine parishes; St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2025 follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories […]

The Bermuda Under-17 national team were defeated 6-1 in their opening Concacaf Under-17 Men’s Qualifier against Curaçao at the Flora Duffy Stadium yesterday [February 7]. An own goal by Sami Carolo gave the visiting side the lead before further goals from D’Shawn Anastacia, Dayvi Busby and Kyano Penso. Kennahz Fray converted a penalty in the […]

Bermuda’s snooker scene is buzzing with activity, from the Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup to league play, with plenty of close matches and dramatic finishes. DeSilva Memorial Cup First Round Delivers Thrills The Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup got underway with a series of closely contested first-round matches. Richard Burton edged out Kyle Williams 2-1 in a […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 7] include acting appointments, contracts, boards appointments, elections, road sobriety checkpoint notice, cancellation of registration and trademark applications. Director Of Public Prosecutions Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0194/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 07 February, 2025 Government Notice No: […]

Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian teammates enjoyed a hugely successful outing at the SCAD-hosted winter tournament of champions. Competing with two teams, SCAD claimed both the champion and reserve champion titles, demonstrating their impressive depth and talent. Adding to their accolades, SCAD riders also secured both the high […]

Angela L. Fubler, founder of Chatmore British International School, has been recognized as one of Think Women’s 80 Outstanding Global Women 2025 by Relocate Global for her leadership in education and community engagement. A spokesperson said, “We are thrilled to announce that Angela L. Fubler, the founder and owner of Bermuda’s Chatmore British International School, […]

There was a collision involving a motorcycle and a motor car near the junction of South Road and Inglewood in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motor car near the junction of South Road and Inglewood, Paget. “The motorcycle rider has been taken […]

Rahzir Smith-Jones continued his scintillating goal-scoring form after hitting a hat-trick in Binfield’s 3-1 win away to Sutton Common Rovers in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One today [February 7]. The forward, who has netted ten goals in his last ten matches, opened the scoring in the fourteenth minute before adding his […]

The police are investigating a report of a gunshot in Pembroke yesterday. A police spokesperson said, “Between 9:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025, police received reports of a gunshot heard in the area of Clarence Dale Road, Pembroke. “Officers attended and conducted a search of the area, however, there was no evidence recovered […]

Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s basketball team lost 81-62 away to the Georgia Bulldogs in the NCAA Division 1 on Wednesday [February 5]. LSU’s overall record is 13-9, 1-8 in the Southeastern Conference [SEC]. Bermudian Patrick joined LSU as an associate head coach in May last year. He is the […]

Bermuda Youth Connect is posting a panel discussion with the 2025 General Election Constituency 14 Devonshire North West candidates, with Alexa Lightbourne [PLP], David Rogers [OBA], Kyle Bridgewater [FDM], and Noelle Young [Independent] all taking part. Since the one seat system started in 2003, the PLP have won C14 Devonshire North West in 4 General […]

Bermudian pianist Michelle Cann has reflected on her recent Grammy win after her collaborative album secured the award for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album. Cann and soprano vocalist Karen Slack’s album, Beyond The Years – Unpublished Songs Of Florence Price, was inspired by the works of the pioneering Black composer. The duo took the stage […]

Pod has launched offering a “selection of products and services designed to support individuals and families through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, lactation, and beyond. A spokesperson said, “Pod, the brainchild of two Bermudian women, Feven and Rhiannon, is proud to announce its official launch. Pod offers a thoughtfully curated selection of products and services designed to […]

The Department of Culture and Bermuda National Library will host award-winning writer Nailah Imoja for free workshops from 19 February to 8 March. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture, in partnership with the Bermuda National Library, is pleased to announce the next instalment of its Writer-in-Residence Programme Series. This year, the programme will […]

The Bermuda College Library is hosting a range of events through its winter term, including a Waffle Wednesday event, high school tours, and a community conversation event. A spokesperson said, “Our current theme for the winter term is ‘Hygge,’ the Danish custom emphasizing spending informal time together with friends and family. As part of our Hygge […]

The Department of Public Transportation announced a “new trial bus route that will include Gates Fort at the easternmost tip of the island, along Cut Road, overlooking the entrance to St. George’s Harbour.” A Government spokesperson said, “The trial will be an addition to an existing route and will operate every weekday from Monday, February […]

The Caribbean Pickleball Championships & Caribbean Nations Cup, presented by Butterfield Bank, got underway at the Pickleball Cayman facility in the Cayman Islands, with Bermudian players making a strong impression. In the under-14 boys’ division, Owen Stewart enjoyed a successful run, winning all his group stage matches. He defeated Tai Wight 11-4, Luke Ivey 11-0, […]

In celebration of Black History Month, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will present its ‘Black Film Experience’. A spokesperson said, “This series will feature a range of films made by emerging Black directors, actors, and screenwriters. Three highly acclaimed films will be showcased during the month: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ [2024], ‘Summer of Soul’ […]

This February, Bermuda Is Love has launched the #RevolutionaryLove Campaign, an “urgent call to action for individuals, communities, and institutions to embrace love as a radical, transformative force capable of reshaping our world.” A spokesperson said, “Grounded in the belief that all revolutions are rooted in love, this campaign envisions a global movement to build […]

ACT defeated BDA Spirits 4-3 in a seven-goal ball hockey game at the PCC Hockey Rink. John King scored the lone goal of the first period, giving ACT a 1-0 lead. The second period remained scoreless. The third period saw six goals scored. Brad Blassetti tied the game for BDA Spirits early in the period. […]

[Opinion column written by PLP Candidate Alexa Lightbourne] Throughout history, women have been the bedrock of our communities, their strength and unwavering determination shaping our society in profound ways. The Progressive Labour Party women have been instrumental from the party’s inception to the present day. Their contributions are woven into the very fabric of our […]

Kenni Thompson, the Bermuda women’s national team footballer, has joined Premier League star Justin Kluivert on a podcast about playing for English club Bournemouth. Thompson became the first international to play for Bournemouth’s women’s team when she joined from Spanish side Eibar in January last year; meanwhile, Kluivert, the son of Netherlands legend Patrick Kluivert, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Destini Hill-Edwards believes the Hot Peppers netball team has made significant strides both on and off the court during their first season back in the Bermuda Netball Association Senior League. Although the team has yet to secure a victory, Hill-Edwards insists their progress cannot be measured solely by wins. As the […]

Thomas and Gabriella Cechini played key roles in Mercersburg Academy’s dominant performances at the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Prep League [MAPL] swimming championship, held at the Lawrenceville School. Mercersburg Academy’s boys’ team secured their division title with 464 points, while the girls’ team also claimed victory with an impressive 520 points. Gabriella Cechini, fresh off a successful […]

Seven lawyers from Appleby’s global Private Client & Trusts and Dispute Resolution practices have been recognised in the 2025 edition of the Private Client Global Elite Directory. A spokesperson said, “Seven lawyers from Appleby’s global Private Client & Trusts and Dispute Resolution practices have been recognised in the 2025 edition of the Private Client Global […]

The second spring senior bowling league at Warwick Lanes delivered a pair of shock results, with two top teams falling to unexpected defeats. League leaders Drifters were the biggest casualty, succumbing to a 3-1 loss against second-placed New Comers, and another upset saw fifth-placed Blue Angels comprehensively beaten 4-0 by the Pinsplitters,  third-placed Star Lites cruised […]

February 6 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,537.38, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 5 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 4 […]

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is hosting an Election Platform Launch event this evening [Feb 6]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. For full coverage of the 2025 Election and past elections, visit the links below, with comprehensive coverage available on our network website BermudaElections.com, […]

“For the third consecutive election, the PLP has chosen to release its platform late in the evening—an apparent attempt to avoid scrutiny and limit public discussion before media deadlines,” the OBA said this evening [Feb 6]. “We know the PLP playbook,” said OBA candidate Robert King for constituency 10, Smith’s North. “But after seven years […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that there “will be no through traffic on the campus of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] between Point Finger Road and Berry Hill Road on Friday 7 February from approximately 1pm to 6pm.” A spokesperson said, “Vehicles and pedestrians will be able to access the Emergency Department, the main Acute […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 6] include boards appointments, notice of intended marriage and Section 199A notice to creditors and contributories. Insurance Advisory Committee Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0183/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 06 February, 2025 The Minister of Finance is pleased […]

MJM Limited has welcomed Sorcha McGillycuddy as an Associate in its Private Client team. A spokesperson said, “Internationally recognized law firm, MJM Limited, is pleased to welcome Sorcha McGillycuddy, TEP to its Private Client team as an Associate. “Ms McGillycuddy is a UK qualified Associate whose broad experience includes advising on trusts, wills and tax […]

The Police Commissioner has issued a statement providing comprehensive information in relation to investigations, police discipline and more. “The Facts Speak. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Contrary to claims of a ‘recent change,’ the requirement for Commissioner approval to leave the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]–outside of mandatory retirement–has probably existed since the Service was established. This isn’t about […]

“This visit has been eye-opening,” said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Senator Kim Wilkerson. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister recently conducted her maiden tour of Westgate Correctional Facility, accompanied by her Senate colleague Arianna Hodgson, as well as Acting Assistant Commissioner of Corrections Gladwin Simons, Acting Assistant Commissioner Darynda Caisey Brown, Chief Officer […]

Najee Pitt-Clarke and her Reading University women’s rugby teammates travelled to the Falmer Sports Complex to face Sussex University women’s rugby first team. Having previously defeated the Sussex second team, Reading were unable to replicate their success against the first team, who secured a dominant 56-19 victory. Despite the result, Pitt-Clarke produced an impressive individual […]

A feline diplomat has come out of retirement to serve alongside Governor Andrew Murdoch in Bermuda. Palmerston, a black-and-white rescue cat is a former resident of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office [FCDO] in London, where he was known as the “chief mouser” from 2016 to 2020. Recently, his account on social media platform X […]

Independent candidate Kameron Fox has officially withdrawn from the 2025 General Election, which means there are now 109 candidates. A Government spokesperson said, “As a reminder, the General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025. “And today the Parliamentary Registrar confirmed that Mr. Kameron Fox, the independent candidate for Constituency #3 – St. David’s, has […]

Friday, February 7 is expected to see sunny periods with a few showers around, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7.09am and […]