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Gabriella Cechini made an excellent showing at the Landon Track & Field Invitational, where she competed alongside her Mercersburg Academy track and field teammates, and raced to victory in the 3200m and 1 mile races. In the girls 3200m varsity race, Cechini crossed the finish line in a time of 11 minutes and 29 seconds. Her […]

News that Krista Dyer won a silver medal at the Sanda World Cup in China, Clarien Bank donated over $160,000 to various charities, and Craig Simmons and Frederick E. Ming were awarded Professor Emeritus titles were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news Aaliyah Nolan scored in Bradford […]

Kiwon Waldron had a single racing engagement at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron’s race of the night was race 13, which was a trot class event. He drove Wiggy Hill, and they crossed the finish line in 7th place with a time of 2 minutes flat. Subscribe To Bernews Free Weekly Sports Newsletter * […]

Boxer Nikki Bascome lost in the first round of his welterweight bout against undefeated American Tahmir Smalls in Atlantic City, New Jersey, yesterday [April 12]. Bascome [13-2-0] was defeated for only the second time in his professional career after being stopped by his taller opponent following a flurry of blows and a powerful left hook […]

Bermudian athletes Miles Outerbridge, Arima Turner, and Ellise Dickinson — who all compete for Montverde Academy — each earned podium finishes in all of their events at the Citrus League High School Championship held at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando. Outerbridge won the 100-meter dash in 10.87 seconds, and also took first place in the […]

Sunday, April 13 is expected to see early cloud with a few shower soon become drier and brighter, with the high to be near 23°C/73°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 80%. Sunrise will […]

The Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame Committee announced its 2025 induction class, recognizing 14 racers and associates from the island’s motorsports organizations. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame Committee would like to acknowledge and congratulate its induction class for 2025. This year marks the third round of inductions, seeing a total of 14 […]

The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] has launched its student-soldier scholarship for students enrolled at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “This initiative aims to facilitate the development of future leaders who demonstrate academic promise, who may have a need for financial support, and who possess a strong commitment to personal growth and national service. “This award […]

A single-vehicle accident occurred on Somerset Road in Sandys this afternoon [April 12], The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said, “There has been a single vehicle road traffic involving a motorcar near Telford Electric on Somerset Road, Sandys. “Westbound traffic is currently being diverted onto Cambridge Road and eastbound traffic is being diverted onto Beacon Hill. […]

Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher has joined the cast of The Great War & The Great Gatsby at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Performances will take place on Monday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 22 at 7.30pm. A description of the production on Broadway World reads: “Directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer [Spring Awakening], this […]

The City has announced that tonight’s [April 12] Fresh Air Films Drive-In Edition has been cancelled due to inclement weather. A spokesperson said, “Due to inclement weather, including thunder and lightning, the City regretfully announce that tonight’s Fresh Air Films Drive-In Edition has been canceled for safety reasons. “The movie magic will return soon. The […]

Premier David Burt and the Bermuda delegation “continued their engagement as part of their official attendance at the Eurofi Conference in Poland,” the government said. A spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that Premier Burt is leading a delegation of Bermuda Government officials and representatives from the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] to Europe for official business […]

The Ministry of National Security, through the Department for National Drug Control [DNDC], advised that April is being observed as Alcohol Awareness Month, under the theme: ‘Hope and Happy Opportunities.’ A Government spokesperson said, “Alcohol Awareness Month was first established in 1987 by the US-based National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. [NCADD], with […]

The inaugural North American Cricket Cup will get underway in the Cayman Islands from April 19 to 27. The competition will feature the host nation, Cayman Islands, alongside strong contenders such as Canada and the United States, as well as the Bahamas and Bermuda. The North America Cup will also prepare teams for the Men’s […]

Four players from the Bermuda national rugby team have been selected to represent the West Indies at the Tropical 7s tournament in Florida. The Tropical 7s, which will be played from April 18 and 19, is a major rugby event in North America, drawing more than 200 teams every Easter from around the world. The […]

The 2025 Kappa Classic continued at the National Sports Center with a full schedule of matches. Day Two Results Group A – U7 Boys 0 PHC Zebras Whites 7 Devonshire Colts Orange 4 North Village Rams White 1 X-Roads Warriors Purples 7 Dandy Town Hornets Browns 0 PHC Zebras Whites 5 Devonshire Colts Orange 0 […]

The Department of Sport and Recreation opened its facility bookings on April 7th. A Government spokesperson said, “With a range of venues available, including White’s Island, Port’s Island, Darrell’s Island, Paget Island, Bernard Park, Community Fields, and the Michael Preece Softball Diamond, there’s something for everyone, from team sports to group get-togethers and outdoor fun.” […]

The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year old Nai-Che Smith and 17-year-old Keith Richardson Jr. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Bermudian Nationals, 16-year old Nai-Che Smith and 17-year-old Keith Richardson Jr. “Both teenagers were last seen around 5:50 pm on Friday, April […]

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] hosted the official ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Loyal Hill Playground on Northshore Road in Devonshire on Friday, April 4. A spokesperson said, “The playground, which is now open to the local community, was made possible by the support of 15 BILTIR members who contributed over […]

Orange Bay Company announced its official sponsorship of A Life Well Lived, a $35,000 fundraising campaign designed to enhance the quality of life for Westmeath Residential & Nursing Care Home residents. A spokesperson said, “This 30-day campaign, from April through May 2025, focuses on more than upgrades. It centers joy, mobility, and human dignity, meeting […]

CedarBridge Academy’s Class of 2025 is set to dazzle with their “Out of This World” Fashion Show on April 25 and 26, at 7:00pm at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Tickets are $25 for regular admission and $50 for patrons, with a special Patrons Reception on Saturday night.  Get your tickets from any member of the Class […]

Somersfield Academy recently hosted the 15th National Public Speaking and Debate Tournament. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy recently had the honour of hosting the 15th National Public Speaking and Debate Tournament, a prestigious event that brought together talented students from Bermuda and beyond to showcase their skills in debate and public speaking. The tournament also […]

Cameron Adkins represented Christ School men’s track and field at the Asheville School Track Meet in North Carolina, where he raced to victory in the 3200m. Adkins competed in the men’s varsity 3200 meters finals, clocking a personal best winning time of 9 minutes and 56.35 seconds. Related Stories Basden Competes In St. Thomas University Meet […]

Harneys announced that Mary Ward has been appointed to lead its Bermuda Corporate practice, effective 1 April 2025. A spokesperson said, “Mary advises on a broad range of commercial and corporate legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, company restructuring, private equity transactions and insurance licensing, transactional and regulatory advice. She also provides advice on finance mandates […]

Kaden Hopkins secured a superb second-place finish in the fourth stage of the 35th edition of the 6 Days of Crédit Agricole in Guadeloupe yesterday [April 11]. The race was held between Sainte-Anne and Saint-François over a distance of 123.3 kilometres Hopkins, of Unisportlamentinois, finished behind Paul Daumont, of Sprinter Canalien Cycling Team Handlebar. The […]

Bermudian archers Camerin Pickering and Jaydon Roberts have concluded their competitions at the Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 1 at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Florida. Both archers competed in the first round of the individual men’s recurve competition yesterday [April 11]. Pickering was defeated 6-0 Dhiraj Bommadevara from India; meanwhile, Roberts lost 6-2 […]

Ice hockey player Blake Montgomery helped the London Knights defeat the Erie Otters 6-3 at home in Game One of the Western Conference semi-finals on Thursday [April 10]. Montgomery has been in fine form since joining the Knights on an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement in November last year. Drafted by National Hockey League [NHL] […]

The Fidelis Partnership has appointed Suzanne Wells as Chief Operating Officer and Erik Manning as Head of Ceded Reinsurance. A spokesperson said, “The Fidelis Partnership [TFP] is pleased to announce the appointments of Suzanne Wells as Chief Operating Officer [COO] and Erik Manning as Head of Ceded Reinsurance. Erik starts his role in April, while […]

BermudAir has launched nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina, with the inaugural flight touching down today [April 11]. A spokesperson said, “BermudAir marked another milestone in regional connectivity today with the launch of its new nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport [RDU], directly linking Bermuda with one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the southeastern United States. […]

Surface Experts Ltd. [SEL] – formerly known as the East End Asphalt Company Limited [EEA] – has acquired Bermuda Ornamental Concrete Products. A spokesperson said, “Surface Experts Ltd., formerly known as the East End Asphalt Company Limited, has recently acquired Bermuda Ornamental Concrete Products. “Known for its distinctive concrete decorations and wall plaques, Bermuda Ornamental […]

Bermuda College hosted an advanced HVAC workshop led by representatives from Mitsubishi Electric Trane USA, in collaboration with Bermuda-based distributor Efficiency Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College continues to demonstrate the power of strategic partnerships in preparing students for the demands of a rapidly evolving global workforce. “In a significant development for the Division of Business, […]

Four members of the Bermuda Police Service — Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns, Inspector Cerepha Bridgeman, Mrs. Julie Trott, and Chief Inspector Andrew Smalling — were honoured by the British Overseas Territories [BOT] Women in Policing Network for their ‘outstanding contributions.’ A police spokesperson said, “Four Bermuda Police Service [BPS] staff were officially recognised by […]

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne addressed members of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s Economics Committee earlier this week, focusing on “the Ministry’s strategy to address Bermuda’s cost of living.” A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier this week, at the request of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne addressed members of […]