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FC Bascome Conclude Group Stage With Draw

FC Bascome’s Under 14 Premier Division team concluded their group stage campaign at the USL Pathway Classic in Tampa, Florida, with a 1-1 draw against Sueno FC. The USL Pathway Classic, which now features both US Youth Soccer teams and traditional USL academy sides, continues to offer a valuable competitive environment for young players. Conor […]

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Applicants sought for financial technology training programme

A programme aimed at giving Bermudians a leg-up in the world of fintech is returning for the fourth year this summer.
The Economic Development Department’s annual fintech training programme is set to …

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Agricultural Exhibition Equestrian Day #3 Results

The 84th annual Agricultural Exhibition drew to a close at the Botanical Gardens yesterday, with the final day’s equestrian events taking place. The Driving Ponies in Hand, Trotting Bred [Racing Ponies] Class saw Stephanie Kempe and Its All About Me secure victory and lift the Worthy Castle Trophy. In the Driving Ponies in Hand, Non-Trotting Bred […]

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Two Confirmed Cases Of Whooping Cough

“The Office of the Chief Medical Officer has identified two confirmed cases of whooping cough” and the government said that “while there is no known link between the cases, this potentially indicates that pertussis is circulating in the community.” Minister of Health, Kim Wilson explained: “Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an extremely contagious […]

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Fourth Annual Fintech Training Programme

The Economic Development Department [EDD] announced the fourth Annual Fintech Training Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “The 2025 cohort will begin on 2 June and conclude on 22 August. Bermudians interested in receiving funding to take part are encouraged to register by the reimbursement deadline of 9 May 2025. “The Programme offers a practical, accessible […]

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Justin Donawa Helps Brackley Win Promotion

Bermuda footballer Justin Donawa helped English non-league side Brackley Town win the Vanarama National League North title yesterday [April 26]. Brackley have gained promotion to the National League after winning 29 of their 46 league games this season, finishing with 92 points. Donawa helped his side beat Farsley Celtic 5-0 yesterday, coming on as a […]

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Whooping cough cases in Bermuda spark call for caution

The Government has warned the public to be wary of whooping cough after two cases were reported on the island.
The Office of the Chief Medical Officer has confirmed two identified cases of pertussis o…

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Alexcie Burrows Earns Spot On CIAA Team

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association [CIAA] has announced its 2025 Women’s Tennis All-Conference Team, with Bermudian Alexcie Burrows of Virginia State University named to the list. The selections were determined by a vote of the CIAA Sports Information Directors Association. Burrows recorded a singles record of 12 wins and 2 losses during the 2025 season […]

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$2.5M Contract For Innovation Unit/Education

Innovation Unit Australia New Zealand Ltd has been awarded a $2.5 million contract for Education Reform / School Redesign.’ According to the official notices, the contract commenced on January 15, 2025, and will run through December 31, 2025, with a total value of $2,525,748.27. In a previous statement about a prior contract with the company, the government said, […]

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Basketball League: Kings Defeat Chargers

The Kings defeated the Chargers 45-43 in a Bermuda Basketball Association [BBA] game held at The Berkeley Institute Gymnasium. Darae Smith led the Kings with 20 points and four rebounds. Calvert Lee and Kevin Stephens each scored 12 points for the Chargers, with Stephens also leading their team with three rebounds. Related Stories Basketball: Saltus, […]

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Video: Sunday April 27th “Good News” Spotlight

News that Dayvon Tucker and Vaughn Davis earned the Public Service Excellence Award, the Bermuda College Foundation opened the new Butterfield & Vallis Conference Centre, and Buy Back Bermuda announced the opening of High Point Nature Reserve were some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Tatiana Sousa won […]

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Microsoft vulnerability volume reaches new peak

Disclosed software flaws across the Microsoft platforms are on the rise, new reporting has disclosed.
BeyondTrust’s latest Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report and the Allianz Risk Barometer have revealed…

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Adam Hall Helps Nashville Defeat Durham

Adam Hall helped the Nashville Sounds defeat the Durham Bulls 3-2 at home in Minor League Baseball yesterday [April 26]. Hall’s performance at the plate was 0-for-3. The Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers. Nashville and Durham face each other again today. Related Stories Adam Hall Helps […]

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Rick Wright’s Greenville Defeated In Cup

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph were defeated 2-1 away to Tormenta FC in the first round of the USL Jägermeister Cup yesterday [April 26]. Now in its second year, the tournament has expanded to include all 38 professional men’s teams from both United Soccer League [USL] Championship and USL League One, with a World Cup–style format […]

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Nirobi Smith-Mills Sets Personal Best In 1500M

Bermudian athlete Nirobi Smith-Mills, representing Notts/Nottingham Trent University, achieved a personal best in the Men’s 1500m A Final at the Loughborough Outdoor Open. The event was held at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium. Smith-Mills finished eighth in the race with a time of 4 minutes 2.27 seconds Related Stories Outerbridge Named Track Athlete Of The Week […]

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Appleby Advises China Everbright Debt Issuance

Appleby Hong Kong served as Bermuda counsel to China Everbright Water Limited for a recent transaction. A spokesperson said, “Appleby Hong Kong acted as Bermuda counsel to China Everbright Water Limited [China Everbright Water] in connection with its registration of debt financing instruments in the National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors of the People’s Republic […]

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Bermuda Defeated By US In Cayman Islands

The Bermuda national cricket team lost to the United States by ten wickets in the semi-finals of the North America Cup at the Jimmy Powell Oval in the Cayman Islands yesterday [April 26]. Having won the toss, Bermuda elected to bat, with opener Marcus Scotland anchoring the innings, scoring 57 not out off 57 balls, […]

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Robin Horsfield 24th In Mountain Bike Race

Robin Horsfield finished 24th in the elite men’s short track [XCC] race at the Pan American Mountain Bike Championships in Belen, Herédia, Costa Rica, on Friday [April 25]. Horsfield, who came 36th overall, completed the course in 22min 31sec – just two minutes behind winner Gustavo Pereira, of Brazil. “Strong ride from Robin Horsfield today […]

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Remove these dangerous nails

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Why are we continually seeing very large posters advertising concerts and events sometimes months in advance? I stand to be corrected, but I believe we have laws covering this kind of adver…

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Jah-Nhai Perinchief leaps to victory at Penn Relays

Bermuda’s Jah-Nhai Perinchief beat some of the world’s best triple jumpers at The Penn Relays in Philadelphia on Saturday.
In front of a huge crowd at Franklin Field, Perinchief jumped 16.86 metres to…

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Marcus Scotland fifty in vain as Bermuda beaten by US

Jimmy Powell Oval (Bermuda won toss): US beat Bermuda by ten wickets

Marcus Scotland’s fine half-century for Bermuda was in vain as they were beaten by the United States in the North American Cup…

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Live Video: Senior Blue vs Senior Pink Netball

The Bermuda Netball Association All-Star event is taking place this weekend, with the Senior Blue vs Senior Pink match being held this evening [April 26], and you can tune in and watch live below. Subscribe To Bernews Free Weekly Sports Newsletter * indicates required Email Address * Related Stories Video: BNA Winter League Season Underway […]

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Two People Injured In Car Collision

Two people have been transported to hospital following a collision on Somerset Road today [April 26]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, 26th April 2025, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Somerset Road in Sandys Parish, just outside of the Willowbank Resort. […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday April 27

Sunday, April 27 is expected to see a cloudy and showery morning, easing later, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 6.36am and […]

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West End crash near Willowbank

Two occupants of a car that hit a wall in Somerset this afternoon after a collision with a motorcycle have been taken to hospital for treatment.
Police said the vehicles struck on Somerset Road in San…

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Football: Crichlow, Hall & Burgess Score

Bermudian footballers Kane Crichlow, Kole Hall, and Jutorre Burgess each found the back of the net for their respective clubs in recent matches. Crichlow scored for Chelmsford City in their decisive 6-1 away victory over Weymouth FC in the Vanarama National League South at the Bob Lucas Stadium. Hall netted two goals for Chorley FC […]

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Trojans Crowned U15 Knockout Champions

The Somerset Trojans have been crowned Under 15 Appleby Youth League knockout champions after a penalty shootout victory over the North Village Rams. The Trojans held their nerve to win 3-0 on spot-kicks after the two sides were locked at 1-1 at the end of regulation time. The North Village Rams took the lead in […]

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FC Bascome U14 Continue Competing In Tampa

FC Bascome’s Under 14 Premier Division team faced their second challenge at the prestigious USL Pathway Classic in Tampa, Florida, this time falling to a narrow 1-0 defeat against the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. Following their opening 3-1 victory, FC Bascome encountered a tight encounter against the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. Despite a hard-fought effort, […]

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Luke Horan Leads King’s College To Victory

Luke Horan put in a commendable all-round performance for his King’s College Taunton team, as they secured victory by 23-runs in a friendly encounter against Cardiff Metropolitan University CC at King’s College Taunton. King’s College Taunton won the toss and opted to bat first. They posted a solid total of 213 for 4 in their […]

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Sailing: Ebbin And Tulane Climb Rankings

Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University teammates enjoyed an improved performance on the second day of the 2025 ICSA Team Race National Championships, held on the Providence River and hosted by Brown University and the University of Rhode Island. After a challenging opening day which saw them finish in 12th place with one win and […]

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Photos: People Enjoying Agricultural Exhibition

The vibrant energy of the annual Agricultural Exhibition filled the Botanical Gardens, drawing enthusiastic crowds eager to celebrate Bermuda’s agricultural heritage and community spirit. The three-day event offers a colorful tapestry of prize-winning livestock, meticulously cultivated produce, live entertainment and creative displays of local craftsmanship. You can view all Bernews coverage of this year and […]

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Smith & Betschart Tied In Moongate Golf

Chris Smith and Oliver Betschart finished at the top of the leaderboard in the second event of the 2025 Moon Gate Season, hosted at the Tucker’s Point Club. Both golfers carded a 5-over par round of 75 to share the overnight lead. Goslings Moon Gate Tour Round Two Leaderboard +05 Chris Smith [p] +05 Oliver Betschart […]

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Photos: 2025 Exhibition Flowers & Plant Displays

The 2025 Agricultural Exhibition is underway at the Botanical Gardens in Paget, offering a variety of live entertainment and a wide array of exhibits, including a range of beautiful flowers and plants. You can view all Bernews coverage of this year and past years Agricultural Exhibitions by clicking here and photo galleries of the exhibition […]

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Photos & Results: Exhibition Equestrian Day 2

The second day of the 2025 Agricultural Exhibition at the Botanical Gardens continued with another full schedule of equestrian events in the Main Ring. Glen Smith and J.S. Magic demonstrated their skill in the Driving Horse in Hand Class, claiming the Joe Vieria Trucking Limited Plaque. In the junior ranks, Annie Duffin riding Wintermint secured […]

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Video: Blake Montgomery Helps Knights Win

Ice hockey player Blake Montgomery helped the London Knights defeat the Kitchener Rangers 5-2 at home in Game One of the Western Conference finals yesterday [April 25]. Montgomery, who joined the Knights on an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement in November last year, scored his side’s fifth goal to make it 5-0. Drafted by National […]

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Photos: 2025 BELCO Kite Safety Poster Winners

BELCO has named the winners of its annual Kite Safety Poster competition, with top honours going to Kiani Coke, William Wilson, Bella Lightbourn, Oliver Twerdahl, Marlena Walker, Lorenzo Sosa, and Aiden Shin for their creative and safety-focused entries. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO or the Company] today announced the winners of […]

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Bermuda Celebrates Intellectual Property Day

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is celebrating World Intellectual Property Day 2025 by highlighting the role of IP in empowering Bermuda’s music creators. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to announce the participation of the Government of Bermuda’s Intellectual Property Office [IPO], within the Department of Registry General, […]

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Adam Hall Helps Nashville Beat Durham

Adam Hall helped the Nashville Sounds defeat the Durham Bulls 8-5 at home in Minor League Baseball yesterday [April 25]. Hall’s performance at the plate was 1-for-4. The Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers. Related Stories Adam Hall And Nashville Defeated By Knights Adam Hall And Nashville […]

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Choosing the right investment strategy

Navigating the world of investing can be intimidating, particularly if you are new to it. A common point of confusion is whether you should make a one-time, lump-sum investment purchase or if it make…

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What to do when small business is losing money

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My wife has run her own small business for the last three years. I try to be positive, and help whenever I can, but the truth is things aren’t going very well. In fact, the business has nev…

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Motorcyclist banned from roads

A motorcycle rider who ended up getting stopped by police has been disqualified from driving all vehicles for 18 months.
Tiago Araujo Bento, 28, admitted riding his bike while impaired by alcohol when…

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Crisis-stricken prison service to be bolstered with new hires

The Government is hiring 27 new corrections officers to provide relief to staff who have reportedly worked under crisis conditions for years.
Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justic…

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Foreign education consultancy’s contract extended for $2.5m

The Ministry of Education has extended the contract of Innovation Unit Australia/New Zealand for education reform and school redesign efforts, at a cost to the taxpayer of more than $2.5 million.
The…

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Gombey captain praises Angle Street mural based on him

The head of a Gombey troupe points the way to the historic Gombey Avenue in a stunning new mural.
Bilal Binns, the captain of Gombey Evolution, said he was “honoured” to have been featured in the near…

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Minister: housing crisis being seriously addressed

The Government has denied claims by an opposition MP that it lacks a plan to manage public buildings under its remit.
Jaché Adams, the public works minister, said programmes pursued by the Bermuda Hou…

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of SiriusPoint

AM Best has revised the outlook of the rated operating subsidiaries of SiriusPoint Ltd to Positive from Stable, citing the Company’s “very strong balance sheet”. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “a-” [Excellent] of SiriusPoint’s rated operating subsidiaries. […]

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Chris Smith and Oliver Betschart secure Gosling’s Moongate Tour win

Chris Smith achieved a career milestone by securing a maiden victory on the Gosling’s Moongate Tour at Tucker’s Point Golf Club on Friday.
The 43-year-old professional carded a five-over 75 to finish …

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Basketball: Saltus, Warwick & CedarBridge Win

Saltus Grammar School triumphed over Warwick Academy 34-27 in the Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF] Senior School Junior Varsity Basketball Final. Saltus player Romari Ruddock scored a game-high 17 points and was named the Most Valuable Player [MVP]. Jordan Marsh of Warwick Academy scored 15 points and was also recognized as the [MVP] for his […]

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Bermuda Commemorates Anzac Day

Bermuda marked Anzac Day with a sunrise service at Warwick Camp. A spokesperson said, “Before sunrise this morning, members of Bermuda’s Australian and New Zealand communities gathered at Warwick Camp for a solemn dawn service commemorating Anzac Day. “The event, held on the anniversary of the First World War Gallipoli landing – provided an opportunity for residents […]

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