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Fireworks are lighting up the sky at the Marketplace Christmas Parade this evening [Dec 1]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Six Videos: Boat Parade & Fireworks In Hamilton Photos & Video: Fireworks Display In Hamilton Christmas Parade To Feature Fireworks Photos & […]

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] will sponsor a free foundational course for the fifth consecutive year, providing Bermudian students and the public with free access to education about Bermuda’s re/insurance industry. A spokesperson said, “In collaboration with Bermuda College and the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science at […]

Last week, Bermuda “signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] on Economic, Trade, and Technical Co-operation with the Republic of Ghana,” the Government said. A Government spokesperson said, “In a two-part process, the MOU was first signed in Ghana by the Honourable Abena Osei-Asare, Minister of State of the Ministry of Finance of Ghana. Then […]

Recently, the Government of Bermuda and the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] jointly hosted a Long Service Awards Ceremony honouring more than 200 public officers for their combined hundreds of years of dedicated service. A Government spokesperson said, “On hand to present the awards to dozens of public officers who have served 10, 15, 20, […]

Tyler Butterfield finished in 295th position in the València marathon in Spain today [December 1]. The 41-year-old, who came thirtieth in his category, completed the course in 2hr 26min 06sec. Butterfield, who holds the national marathon record of 2:21:47, has ran eight marathons: Boston 2024, Fukuoka, Japan, 2024, Seville, Spain, 2023, Lake Biwa, Japan 2019, […]

Monday, December 2 is expected to be cloudy with occasional rain/showers, clearing during evening, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7.04am and […]

The MarketPlace Christmas Parade is taking place this evening [Dec 1] in Hamilton and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories 11 Videos: 2015 Santa Claus Parade In Hamilton Video: 2023 Marketplace Christmas Parade Christmas Parade To Return To Hamilton Aerial Video: MarketPlace Christmas Parade Two Hour Video: Christmas Parade In Hamilton […]

Bermuda’s Women’s National Contact 7′s team, known as the “Dark & Stormies,” participated in the New York Rugby 7′s Tournament. In their opening match, the Dark & Stormies faced the Burlington Centaurs RFC, losing 24-10. Despite the loss, the team rallied in their second game, defeating the Ottawa Rugby Club 26-12. In the 5th/6th place […]

Westmeath Residential and Nursing Care Home hosted a Christmas Fair yesterday [Nov 30], featuring vendors, crafts, food, and entertainment including a visit from the Gombeys, with the event aiming to raise awareness for the care home and its recently relaunched Community Day Care program. Related Stories Photos, Videos & 360: Willowbank Wonderland Photos, Video & […]

More than 700 students from approximately 20 schools will compete in the second annual Great Bermuda Carol-Off at LF Wade International Airport. The three-day event, which starts tomorrow [December 2], will gather primary and secondary schools by the airport’s Christmas tree as they sing for a chance to win $15,000 in prizes to support local […]

The Kings and New Era Flyboys both improved to 2-0 in the Bermuda Basketball Association League with victories in their recent games. Darae Smith scored 19 points to lead the Kings to a 70-31 win over the Reapers. Mykal Glasgow added 18 points for the Kings. Ben Fix had 11 for the Reapers, who fell […]

News that Brownies donated groceries to needy families, Glenn Jones won two Sound Bites Awards from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, BNT announced the winners of its Student Art Competition and Ryan Day won a Black British Theatre Award in London were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good […]

AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term ICR of “a” [Excellent] of Group Ark Insurance Limited [GAIL] [Bermuda]. The outlook of the FSR is stable. GAIL is a wholly owned subsidiary […]

In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, 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 the the world’s smallest drawbridge, peaceful day in Sandys, […]

The Bermuda High School [BHS] held their ‘Holiday Bazaar’ today [November 30], with the event featuring vendors selling a wide variety of items such as jewelry, stuffed animals, candles, art, Christmas decorations and much more. Related Stories Photos: Bermuda High School Holiday Bazaar BHS To Hold Holiday Bazaar Tomorrow Photos & Video: BHS Hosts Holiday […]

Tyler Butterfield is set to compete in the València marathon in Spain tomorrow [December 1]. It will be Butterfield’s eighth marathon after racing in Boston 2024, Fukuoka, Japan, 2024, Seville, Spain, 2023, Lake Biwa, Japan 2019, the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, 2018, Bermuda 2018 and the Gold Coast 2004. The two-time Olympic […]

Six IDA Bermuda footballers continue to impress while representing IDA València at the Surf Cup International tournament in Salou, Spain. The IDA Valènica Royal Under-17, featuring Jah’Zion Taylor and Dakayo Leverock, have reached the Gold Championship game after a 1-1 draw with Brazilian side Atlético Minero in their final group game. Meanwhile, the IDA Valènica […]

Robin Hood and Inter BDA drew 1-1 in the Corona League at Goose Gosling Field today [November 30]. Evan O’Bierne scored for Hood; meanwhile, Thales Francis found the net for Inter BDA. Yesterday’s matches between YGS FC and Terrace Onions, and Tuff Dogs and FC Rhino were postponed because of a water-logged pitch. Related Stories […]

Bermudian ice hockey player Blake Montgomery scored twice and added an assist as the London Knights beat the Kingston Frontenacs 5-4 away in a shootout yesterday [November 29]. The Knights have won 17 consecutive games. Montgomery, who has scored three in two games, joined Knights this month on an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The […]

The Bermuda Farmers’ Market was held today [Nov 30] at the Botanical Gardens, with a variety of goods available for purchase. The Farmers’ Market offers local farmers, fishermen, gardeners and artisans a venue to sell produce, plants and locally-made crafts directly to residents and visitors. Related Stories Photos: Farmers Market At Botanical Gardens Photos: Farmer’s Market Held At […]

Kane Crichlow scored twice in Chelmsford City’s 3-1 win at home to Slough Town in the Vanarama National League South today [November 30]. The Bermuda striker, who came on as a substitute at half-time, made an instant impact, scoring in the 66th minute before adding his second two minutes later. Chelmsford are fifteenth in the […]

During November 2024, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included BermudAir’s three new routes, Collie Buddz’s second Grammy nomination, MarketPlace’s store manager Tahjae Welch, Nazari Woods being called to the Bermuda Bar, 175 years of Portuguese immigration to Bermuda, Makeba Outerbridge’s promotion at LOM Financial, the world’s smallest drawbridge, PLP’s […]

Willie Clemons scored in English non-league side Felixstowe & Walton’s 3-0 win at home to Mildenhall Town in the Isthmian League North Division today [November 30]. The Bermuda midfielder, who joined Felixstowe & Walton’s at the start of the season, scored a thunderbolt from distance at the end of the first half. Felixstowe & Walton […]

Sunday, December 1 is expected to see a mix of sun and clouds, becoming cloudy with a few showers late, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 19-17 away to the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [November 29]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. The Raiders, who have won two and lost ten games this season, are away to […]

Connor Hupman, Noah Maranzana, and Katherine Wheddon powered the Baylor Bears to a resounding victory in their latest swim meet, leaving Tennessee Christian Prep, Boyd Buchanan [TN], Cardinal Gibbons, Signal Mountain [TN], and Chattanooga Christian in their wake. Hupman achieved a 4th place finish in both the men’s 200 yard freestyle (1:45.66) and the 100 […]

A study aimed to investigate prevalence of substances consumed by individuals involved in road traffic accidents who sought treatment in the Emergency Room from May 2023, to April 2024 revealed that out of 167 participants, 119 individuals, or 71%, tested positive for substances. In providing details on a recent meeting and report, Minister of National Security […]

Brownies recently donated groceries to the Devonshire Council to be given to needy families in the Devonshire parish community, A spokesperson said, “As part of their recently made Brownie Promise, which is recited by every Brownie entering the Girlguide Organization, the Amalgamated First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies presented four shopping bags of groceries to […]