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The Michael Preece Softball Diamond hosted a high-scoring double-header as the local softball league season progressed. A total of 75 runs were scored across the two games. In the first game, Bat & Bougie defeated the B&V Sliders 21-9. Liam Evans led Bat & Bougie’s offense, going 4-for-5 with a triple, a home run, and […]

Week 28 of the continental bowling league season at Warwick Lanes saw significant shifts in the standings as top teams competed. Second-place Nifty Rollers recorded a decisive 26-1 victory over seventh-place New Hope. League leaders Under Dawgs continued their strong performance, defeating fourth-place Astronauts by a score of 16-10. This result maintains Under Dawgs’ position […]

Logan Jiménez has received his Scottish Schools’ Football Association Under-18 international at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Jiménez played for Scottish Schools Under-18 in their recent home matches against English Schools’ Under-18, which the Scots won 6-2, and a 1-1 against Australia School Under-18. Reflecting on the honour, Jiménez told Bernews.“I was an amazing experience to […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a vibrant Bermuda hibiscus with the word ‘Bermuda’ elegantly displayed, set against a pink and white background. 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 […]

[Opinion column written by Dr. Stephen Kenny] As a pediatrician, I regularly advise parents on sleep routines, nutrition and vaccines. But one of the most important — and sometimes unexpected — recommendations I make is to read aloud to children every day. It’s not just a feel-good bedtime ritual: it’s an evidence-based activity that supports […]

April 22 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,488.44, 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: April 21 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 17 […]

There were 20 incidents involving kites and BELCO’s overhead network during the Good Friday holiday, with one incident causing a large electricity outage in Hamilton Parish. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today reported that there were 20 incidents involving kites and BELCO’s overhead network during the Good Friday holiday. “One incident […]

Buy Back Bermuda has opened the new 10-acre High Point Nature Reserve in Southampton, which was made possible by a $2 million donation. A spokesperson said, “Buy Back Bermuda is delighted to announce the public opening of the High Point Nature Reserve in Southampton. The purchase of this stunning 10-acre piece of land was possible […]

Bermuda Education Network [BEN] announced an expansion of its Horizons Programme – a collaboration with Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation, The AgraLiving Institute, Carter House and St. George’s Historical Society. A spokesperson said, “BEN’s Horizons Programme partners share a commitment to putting nature at the heart of learning and a number of new […]

The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] has received a record-breaking 140 applications for its 2025 Education Awards. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda International Companies proudly announces that it has received a record-breaking 140 applications for its 2025 Education Awards, a testament to the growing interest among Bermudian students and career shifters in […]

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating the person flying a kite in the St David’s/Clearwater area, as the “kite poses a threat to air traffic as it is being flown in the no fly zone surrounding” the airport. At approximately 5:30 p.m. this evening police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service […]

The Michael Preece Softball Diamond witnessed a high-scoring triple header as the local softball season continued. The opening game saw Western Stars Angels emerge victorious in a closely fought contest against the PHC Zebras, claiming a 12-8 win. Rickelle Smith was the standout player for the Angels, going 2-for-4 at the plate, including a triple, […]

The Bermuda national cricket team suffered a ten-wicket defeat to the United States in the North America Cup at the Jimmy Powell Oval in the Cayman Islands yesterday [April 21]. Having won the toss, Bermuda batted first and were bowled out for 70 runs from 16.3 overs. Delray Rawlins was the top scorer with 18 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, Sport, and Transport, has praised Bermuda’s athletes for their impressive performances at the Carifta Games held in Trinidad and Tobago. Minister Darrell attended the prestigious regional competition where Bermuda secured two silver medals in track and field, and also won two medals in the swimming portion thanks […]

Bermuda footballer Kole Hall scored in Chorley’s 5-0 win against his former club Radcliffe at home in the Vanarama National League North yesterday [April 21]. Hall netted his side’s second goal moments before half-time with a powerful strike from the edge of the box. The 26-year-old forward also created his side’s third goal with an […]

Police have arrested five individuals and seized a “quantity of a controlled drug with an estimated street value of over one million dollars.” A police spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, the Police Drug Unit and Support Unit, in collaboration with the Customs Department, executed an operation based on the seizure of a quantity […]

Bermuda’s swimmers continued to make waves at the Carifta Aquatics Championship in Trinidad, at the National Aquatic Centre Couva. Thomas Cechini added a second medal to Bermuda’s tally at the Carifta Aquatics Championships in Trinidad, securing a bronze in the 15-17 boys 200m freestyle on the second night of finals at the National Aquatic Centre […]

Leopards Club International held its first Easter Fun Day on Saturday [April 19], bringing island families together for a heartwarming celebration. A spokesperson said, “On April 19, 2025, the Leopards Club International proudly hosted its inaugural Easter Fun Day— a joyful and heartwarming event centered around children aged 3 to 12 years old. True to […]

Helix Underwriting Partners has appointed Kevin Copeland as their Chief Financial Officer, A spokesperson said, “Helix Underwriting Partners Ltd [Helix], the multiline independent Managing General Agent [MGA] based in Bermuda, has appointed Kevin Copeland to the newly-created role of Chief Financial Officer [CFO], effective April 1, 2025. “Mr. Copeland, who has over twenty-five years of […]

Premier David Burt and Acting Sports Minister Jache Adams welcomed North Village to the Cabinet Office to congratulate them on their victory, A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt and the Acting Minister of Sport Jache Adams welcomed members of the North Village Community Club to the Cabinet Office. “North Village defeated Devonshire Cougars 2–0 at […]

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] has achieved a full three-year accreditation from the American College of Radiation Oncology [ACRO] for its Radiation Therapy Unit. A spokesperson said, “This prestigious recognition underscores BCHC’s unwavering commitment to providing the highest standard of care to its patients. “ACRO accreditation is granted to only a third of facilities […]

Bermudian tennis players Airez Gilbert-Simons and Alexcie Burrows competed against each other in a women’s collegiate tennis match between Johnson C. Smith University and Virginia State University. Gilbert-Simons, representing Johnson C. Smith, was part of the team that secured a 4-1 victory. The competition commenced with doubles play. Gilbert-Simons and her partner, D. Manneni, defeated […]

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine reflected on his training days at Donington Park in Derby, England. Divine has joined the British team Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing for the upcoming R&G British Talent Cup [BTC] campaign. He made his debut in the BTC last year, racing in five of the eight rounds in the Moto3 […]

Miles Outerbridge claimed a fourth-place finish in the under-20 boys’ 200 metres final at the Carifta Games in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday [April 21]. Outerbridge clocked a time of 21.14sec at the Hasley Crawford Stadium, with Jamaican Junior Galimore claiming the final medal spot in 21.01. In the under-17 girls’ 800 final, Amaris Munya came […]