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The Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club [HPWC] is hosting its first Holiday Gala on December 15, 2024 at Grotto Bay Beach Resort. A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club is thrilled to announce our first-ever Holiday Gala, and we would love for you to join us. Event Details: Date: December 15, 2024 Time: 6pm Venue: […]

Essent Group Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Essent Guaranty, Inc., has obtained $363.4 million of fully collateralized excess of loss reinsurance coverage on mortgage insurance policies written in July 2023 through July 2024 from Radnor Re 2024-1 Ltd., a newly formed Bermuda special purpose insurer. A spokesperson said, “Radnor Re 2024-1 Ltd. is not […]

Kenny Leseur shot a 54-hole total of four-under 209 to finish second among the competitors at the Purdue Fall individual. Leseur earned runner-up honors at the Purdue Fall individual as a field of 36 golfers gathered on the Ackerman-Allen Golf Course while the Purdue Fall invitational was contested on Purdue’s other course. Leseur had a […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] said that “it has been ruled that North Village CC used an ineligible player during the Dudley Eve match on Sunday, September 15, 2024.” A spokesperson said, “In this regard, North Village CC has been adjudged to have breached the BFA Disciplinary Code Article 39: Ineligible Players under Sanctions against […]

AM Best affirmed Sura Re Ltd.’s B++ [Good] Financial Strength Rating and “bbb” [Good] Credit Rating, with a stable outlook, citing its strong balance sheet and adequate performance. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” [Good] […]

Commercial bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw Too Legit To Split defeat ​Bailey’s Bay Strikers 4 – 0, the Pin Heads defeat ​​Butt & Vallis 3 – 1, while Strike Force defeated the ​​Secret Weapons 3 – 1​, and the Spare Parts defeated ​​Who Gives A Split 3 – 1. ​ Men’s High […]

The Bermuda Football Association has announced their annual general congress will take place on Thursday, September 26th at the Bermuda College beginning at 6:00 p.m. Positions up for elections include Mark Wade as the president, he is running unopposed, and Crenstant Williams is also running unopposed for the second vice president’s position. Then four executive […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an adorable emoji hugging a heart shaped pink Bermuda flag. 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 […]

September 24 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,508.81, 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: Sept 23 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 20 […]

ZipX and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] have joined forces to provide Bermudian small business owners and local entrepreneurs with a discount on their shipping costs. A spokesperson said, “Starting September 24th, BEDC-registered businesses are eligible for a discount on ZipX shipping services when they sign up for a free ZipX membership.” Kevin Smith, […]

Nathan Trott and his Copenhagen teammates defeated AAB 2 – 0 at home in Superliga actions. After a scoreless first half, Copenhagen took the lead in the 63rd minute with Magnus Mattsson scoring, and then in the 72nd minute Mohamed Elyounoussi doubled the lead. The result moved FC Copenhagen to 4th place in the standings […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 24] include public notification. Ministers And Responsibalities Assigned 16 September 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0876/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 24 September, 2024 Ministers’ and Responsibalities assigned – 16 September 2024 [003] [PDF] The official notices above have […]

“Given the news of possible strike action by approximately 45,000 port workers on the east coast of the US, the Ministry of National Security wishes to assure the public that proactive measures are being taken to mitigate any potential impact on Bermuda’s supply chain,” the Government said today. Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, “We […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has announced the Athene T20 Senior Men’s Premier and First Division Leagues weekly award winners. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is pleased to announce the full list of weekly Most Runs and Most Wickets winners during the recently concluded Athene T20 Senior Men’s Premier and First Division Leagues of 2024. […]

[Written by Dale Butler] The fifth Pastoral-Parishioners’ Anniversary took place on the grounds of the Christ Anglican Church, Devonshire, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 6.00pm with a very appetizing dinner by Kenny’s Kitchen and water donated by John Barritt & Son Limited; an exceptional night of entertainment followed. The tent, lighting, and stage backdrop […]

Olympian and Somersfield Academy alumnus Tyler Smith will present awards at the 2024 Somersfield Fun Run and Walk, a community fitness event benefiting the school’s Bursary Fund. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy alumnus and Olympian Tyler Smith will be presenting awards at this year’s Somersfield Fun Run and Walk. Smith graduated from the school’s International Baccalaureate […]

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Carl Neblett] Life in Bermuda has become increasingly expensive for everyone, but for our elderly population, it is almost agonizing. For many seniors, the combination of inadequate pensions, insufficient healthcare, high costs of living, and widespread neglect forms a perfect storm of suffering that should deeply trouble us all. […]

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] On Thursday, we finally received the news that we have all been waiting on…the Fairmont Southampton project will get underway within the next quarter. This statement from the Gencom/WestEnd Properties Group is music to many ears. As the government, we had hoped this would have happened sooner, […]

The police are investigating a stabbing incident which resulted in a 25-year-old man being injured. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, Police attended a report of a male at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH], seeking treatment for an apparent stab wound. “On arrival, officers spoke with […]

Police responded to a reported armed robbery at Mr. Chicken Express in Devonshire, with the suspect brandishing a knife and stealing a “draw containing a quantity of cash from the cash register.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, police responded to a reported armed robbery at Mr. Chicken Express on […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kayuri Tucker has reflected on the special memory of scoring his first international goal for the Bermuda Under-14 national team at the recent Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series qualifiers in Trinidad and Tobago. The elegant defender, who played an instrumental role in helping Bermuda advance to the final of the […]

The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda said they “applaud the Bermuda Government on its recent announcement of a $25 million funding package dedicated to social services and supports—the largest such investment in two decades.” A spokesperson said, “This move signals an important commitment to addressing the social and economic challenges faced by many in Bermuda’s community. […]

Five Bermudian equestrians are set to participate in the Grand Caraibe International horse jumping competition scheduled for November 22nd and 24th in Suriname. The team will consist of Raishun Burch, Kayla Bardgett, Sierra Wolffe, Emma Kempe, and Kimoy Cruickshank. Cruickshank returns for his second appearance in the Grand Caraibe International, while Burch, Cruickshank, and Bardgett […]