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Mia Fishel’s United States Under-23 side were defeated 2-1 away by Germany Under-23 in a friendly match yesterday [June 2]. Sophie Weidaur scored the opener for Germany in the 38th minute before Jaedyn Shaw equalised in the 41st minute. Tuana Mahmund scored the winner for Germany in the 87th minute. The US Under-23 defeated Germany […]

A team of local athletes will compete in seven sports at the International Island Games in Orkney next month. The Island Games will be held on the archipelago off the north coast of mainland Scotland from July 12 to 18. In athletics, Bermuda will be represented by Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby winners Sean Trott and Gayle […]

June 2 saw 1,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $29,700.00 BD. 1,100 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $17.00 per share, while another 400 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, closing even at $27.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,778.39, even on the day. There were […]

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was found unresponsive in Sandys today [June 2]. A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating the sudden death of a male whose lifeless body was found in the area of Lodge Point Lane, Sandys Parish, around 10:40 a.m. on Monday June 2, 2025. […]

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Tuesday [June 3], and the Second reading listed on the Order Paper include the Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2025, the Land Tax Amendment Act 2025 and the Payroll Tax Amendment Act 2025. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Minister Hayward To Attend […]

Consumers paid 1.8% more in January than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ January 2025 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 1.8 per cent more […]

The BEDC is accepting applications for its 7th Enterprise Bermuda Incubator to support early-stage entrepreneurs. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is accepting applications for the 7th Cohort of its Enterprise Bermuda Incubator program. Designed to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses, this year’s program will run from July 3, 2025, through […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 2.2% in January – the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 0.2% when compared to January 2024, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the January 2025 Retail Sales […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 2] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Planning Applications Advertised on June 2, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0568/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 02 June, 2025 The applications shown below are available […]

Bermudian middle-distance runner Jake Brislane, representing Tonbridge, finished ninth in the men’s 1500 A Final at the British Milers’ Club [BMC] Regional Races. The event was held at the Loughborough Track. Brislane completed the race in 3 minutes, 55.79 seconds [3:55.79], competing against some of the region’s top athletes. Related Stories Maxwell-Smith Competes In SAC […]

The island’s most promising swimmers showcased their talents at the National Swimming Championships at the Aquatics Facility, National Sports Centre, at the weekend. In the girls’ 13 and over 50 LC metres backstroke A final, Violet Smith touched the wall first in a time of 32.07sec. Taylor White finished in second in 32.74, while Marleigh […]

Harness racer Kiwon Waldron featured in a pair of races at Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana, on Saturday [May 31]. His first race of the night was Race 2, where he was driving Rogerthat Bluechip, finishing fifth in 1min 55sec. Waldron’s second and final race came in Race 5, another Pace class event. Driving Miki’s […]

Bermudian sprinter Caitlyn Bobb, representing Virginia Tech, has qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships after finishing second in her heat of the women’s 400 meters quarterfinals at the NCAA East First Round track and field meet. Bobb completed the race in 51.65 seconds, which was the seventh-fastest qualifying time overall from the East First Round. […]

Bermuda’s sailing team claimed two victories on the final day of the Team Racing World Championships in Rhode Island, the United States, to finish tenth in the competition. On day four of racing in the Narragansett Bay, the Bermuda contingent, featuring Sophie Dias, Alan Frith, Trystan Hocking, Katrina Williams, Benn Smith, Meghan Sherwin, Julia Lines, […]

A new documentary titled ‘Bus Stop Mural: Legacy of Somerset’ will premiere at Sandys Secondary Middle School, with showings set for Friday [June 6], Saturday [June 7], and Sunday [June 8]. Dale Butler said, “When Barbara Dillas, art teacher and mentor, decided to add to the art shows and murals she had completed in Somerset, […]

Goalkeeper Coleridge Fubler has been recognised for his superb performances for English non-league club Binfield after earning a nomination in the Berkshire Football Awards. Fubler, who has been named in the Bermuda squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers, has been short-listed in the Young Male Player of the Year category. The annual awards were […]

Adam Hall had two hits in the Nashville Sounds 11-1 victory away to the Indianapolis Indians in Minor League Baseball yesterday [June 1]. Hall’s performance at the plate was 2-for-5. The Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers, where Bermudian Hall spent part of the pre-season. Nashville and […]

Conor White and Charlotte Millington claimed victories in the Winners Edge Criterium, hosted by the Bermuda Bicycle Association, at the Cross Island course in Dockyard yesterday [June 2]. White, representing Muck-Off SRCT Storck, won the A/B Division as the only rider to compete the 35 laps in 33min. Ollie Hayward, of Winners Edge, finished second, […]

During May, Bernews posted over 100 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included the Bermuda Day Parade, Police press conference, Bermuda Day race finish line, night before Bermuda Day spectator interviews, Police press conference to provide investigations update, spectators […]

Monday, June 2 is expected to have some sunny breaks between occasional showers, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 6.12am and sunset […]

The Santo Cristo Festival – an Azorean tradition that has been celebrated in Bermuda for almost 50 years by the Portuguese community — is underway this afternoon [June 1] and you can tune in and watch live below, and view all Bernews coverage of the festival over the years here. Related Stories Community To Celebrate Portuguese […]

The Alliance Française des Bermudes, in collaboration with Aqua Designs, presented Fashion Fusion: Bermuda Meets France, an exclusive fashion show held at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. A spokesperson previously said, “This spectacular evening promises an enchanting runway showcasing Bermuda’s fashion designers alongside an avant-première of Aqua Designs never-before-seen, French-inspired collection. Attendees will discover […]

“This year, the Government allocated over $2.2 million to support Bermuda’s entrepreneurial ecosystem,” the government said. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small and medium-sized businesses, which is vital for driving economic growth and job creation. “Through the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], the Government has implemented […]

“The Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell “will headline two flagship events during the Caribbean Week in New York 2025, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization [CTO] from 1–6 June under the theme ‘Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism,” the government said. A spokesperson said, “Minister Darrell has been invited to serve as […]

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Congress [GEC], which will take place from June 2 to 4 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. A Government spokesperson said, “This prestigious global gathering will unite thousands of entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and ecosystem builders from over 200 countries, focusing on the theme ‘Building One […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured a victory for the second consecutive night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Waldron competed in multiple pace and trot class races. In race 3, a pace event, he drove Bunkerhill Lil to a seventh-place finish in 1 minute, 55 and one-fifth of a second [1:55.1]. In race 4, […]

The 2025 Bermuda Captive Conference will be taking place from June 9–11 at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “With just one week to go until the 2025 Bermuda Captive Conference, anticipation is building for what promises to be one of the industry’s most dynamic gatherings in recent years, as the conference […]

The Bermuda Basketball Association season continued with a doubleheader at the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium, featuring two competitive matchups. Chargers 69 – Caesars Pharmacy the Answer 60 The Chargers defeated Caesars Pharmacy the Answer 69-60 in the first game. Kevin Stephens led the Chargers with a game-high 37 points, including five two-pointers, eight three-pointers, and three […]

The Bermuda team secured its second victory of the 2025 Team Racing World Championship in Rhode Island, defeating Gamla Stans YS of Sweden, though strong winds later forced the abandonment of racing for the day. The winds prompted the Race Committee to halt competition at 3:00 p.m. after an initial postponement at 12:30 p.m. The […]

Stanford University has been crowned the ICSA Open Fleet Racing National Champions, while Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University teammates finished 11th out of the 18 participating teams. Ebbin, competing in the B Division for Tulane, concluded his division with 69 points. His highest placement of the day was a fifth-place finish in the final […]

The 14th annual Mosaic You Go Girl Relay is being held this morning [June 1] on Front Street in Hamilton, with runners participating in the event to raise funds for the Women’s Resource Centre. Juanae Crockwell, Executive Director of the charity, previously said, “The Women’s Resource Centre is honored to once again be the beneficiary […]

News that 7-year-old Raelyn Robinson won a gold medal in the long jump at the Speed Capital Ohio Showcase in Cincinnati, Tahjae Welch is a finalist for the FMI Store Manager Awards and Jessica Lewis won the 200m gold medal at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland were all some of the positive […]

To highlight Bermuda’s natural beauty, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included Flatts’ beautiful aerial view, the beauty of green and blue, Grotto Bay Resort in the East End, a peaceful scene […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph claimed a 1-0 win away to the Charlston Battery in the USL Jägermeister Cup Group Stage yesterday [May 31]. Ben Zakowski scored the winner for the visiting side moments before the break. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Wright made appearances for the Bermuda and United States national teams. He was […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island claimed a 1-0 win away to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Jägermeister Cup Group Stage yesterday [May 31]. Jojea Kwizera scored the winner for the visiting side in the nineteenth minute. Rhode Island are top of Group 4 with six points after two games. A former Bermuda captain, Smith made […]

During May 2025, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included Solaris opening at The Reefs, Tiffany Slaton found safe after reported missing, Relay for Life event, Convex End-to-End event, the ‘Canvas is Black’ art exhibition, Nahki Wells being named as the Bristol City community champion, the Bermuda Day Grand Marshals, […]

Sunday, June 1 is expected to be cloudy, periods of showers, some heavy, easing at times, with the high to be near 27°C/80°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 88%. Sunrise will be at […]

Emma Harvey set two national records on the opening day of the Ascot National Swimming Championships at the National Sports Center Pool. Harvey established new national benchmarks in both the 50m and 100m butterfly events. In the morning session, Harvey completed the Women’s Open 50 Butterfly in 26.70 seconds. This time surpassed her own previous […]

Bermudian-Canadian singer-songwriter Chelsea Amber has released a lyric video for her song ‘Stay in My Lane.’ Ms. Amber — the daughter of Rev. Thomas Nisbett — is the recipient of a number of music industry accolades and awards and in 2015 was nominated for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year.at the Junos, Canada’s answer to […]

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne and BELCO President Wayne Caines have both commentated on government policy regarding energy affordability and regulatory independence. BELCO’s statement: BELCO President Wayne Caines said: “BELCO has reviewed the Government’s recent directive to the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda regarding energy costs and consumer protection. “As Bermuda’s primary electricity provider serving […]

Firefighters were called to the scene early this morning [May 31] to extinguish a vehicle fire in Somerset. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update if able Related Stories Video & Photos: Car Fire In Southampton Photos & Video: Car Fire Extinguished In Paget Video: BFRS Extinguish Another Vehicle Fire Video: […]

The Somerset Lady Trojans secured a 3-1 victory over the PHC Lady Zebras as the Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s Division season commenced at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field. Somerset established an early lead as Katherine Bean-Rosario scored for the Lady Trojans in the 19th minute, followed four minutes later by Symira Lowe-Darrell, giving […]

Governor Andrew Murdoch recently presented the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour and Long Service Awards. In an online post, Government House said, “We proudly celebrated the recipients of the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour, and Long Service Awards, which recognise the outstanding commitment and contributions of individuals throughout our community. To all the […]

The Bermuda Football Association’s Under-23 Summer League continued with two closely contested matches. In the first match, Robin Hood and the Somerset Eagles played to a 1-1 tie. Robin Hood took the lead in the fourth minute with a goal from Ellis Morgan. Tyler Emery scored for the Somerset Eagles in the 62nd minute to […]

The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey season continued with a double header at the PCC Hockey Rink, where 29 goals were scored across two games. In the opening match, the Hyannisport Presidents defeated the Charlestown Chiefs 9-6. Kris Abramowski led the Presidents with four goals. Eric Walker added two goals, while Rob Osborne, Ryan Bates, and […]

Taylor Carrick competed at the Men’s Guatemala Open 2025, a Professional Squash Association [PSA] Tour event being held at the Asociación Deportiva Nacional de Squash Club Courts in Guatemala City. In his opening match, Carrick was defeated by Salman Khalil of Egypt in straight sets. The match lasted 37 minutes, with Khalil winning 11-6, 11-6, […]

A single-vehicle collision has blocked Warwick Lane, prompting traffic diversions at Spice Road, Khyber Pass, and Middle Road, with motorists urged to proceed cautiously. This morning [May 31] a police spokesperson said, “There has been a reported single vehicle collision on Warwick Lane, which has resulted in the roadway of being blocked. “Traffic diversions are […]

Fidelis Insurance Group announced that Fidelis Insurance Bermuda Limited has secured $90 million in collateralized reinsurance protection through the issuance of Series 2025-1 notes from its Herbie Re catastrophe bond program. A spokesperson said, “Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, a global specialty insurer, announced today that Fidelis Insurance Bermuda Limited [“FIBL”] has successfully closed a new […]

Footballer Mia Fishel helped the United States Under-23 defeat Germany Under-23 2-1 in a friendly match in Stuttgart, Germany, yesterday [May 30]. Fishel started the match as a lone striker before being substituted in the 64th minute. Lilly Reale opened the scoring in the 41st minute to give the US the lead before Mara Alber […]

Appleby Bermuda advised Maiden Holdings, Ltd. on its business combination with US-based Kestrel Group LLC. A spokesperson said, “Appleby Bermuda is pleased to have advised Maiden Holdings, Ltd. [Maiden] in connection with the business combination with US-based Kestrel Group LLC [Kestrel], forming a new, publicly listed specialty program group operating under the name Kestrel Group […]