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Bermudian swimmer Logan Watson-Brown competed for George Washington University in a 150-150 draw against Towson at the Burdick Hall Pool. Watson-Brown led off the George Washington “A” team in the Women’s 400-Yard Medley Relay, where the quartet of Watson-Brown, Natalie Sens, Isabel Sayag, and Joselle Mensah placed first with a time of 3:47.49. In individual […]

Bermudian sprinter Denver Tucker achieved a first-place finish in the 60-meter dash at the St. Thomas Indoor Invitational. Competing for St. Thomas University, the freshman recorded a time of 6.91 seconds. This performance established a new personal best for Tucker in the event. Related Stories Outerbridge Wins Two Medals At FHSAA Shayla Cann Competes In […]

Support Public Schools, Bermuda [SPS.bm] has mobilised community support to generate more than $47,450 in new school supplies and programmes for Bermuda’s public schools this term. A spokesperson said, “Support Public Schools, Bermuda [SPS.bm] has inspired supporters to purchase more than $47,450 worth of new school supplies and programmes to benefit Bermuda’s public schools this […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features digital painting of Quo Fata Ferunt, combining elegant calligraphy with a sailing ship inspired by Bermuda’s maritime heritage. 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, […]

January 20 saw 1,300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $27,885.00 BD. 1,300 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $21.45 per share. The BSX finished at 3,322.36, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available […]

The 2025-26 BYB League, operated by Bermuda Youth Basketball, has reached the midpoint of a highly competitive youth basketball season, with teams starting to separate themselves in the standings. A spokesperson said, “Played on Saturday afternoons starting at 4:30 p.m. at MSA Gymnasium, the league runs from October through April and continues to deliver high-level […]

BELCO welcomed seven new apprentices –  Seke Spence, Quinaceo Hunt, Christopher Brites, Zion Thompson, Nigel Tucker-Talbot, Xa-naje Degraff-Cyrus and Kian Thompson – to its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme. BELCO President Wayne Caines said, “On behalf of our entire team at BELCO, we’re proud to welcome our seven new apprentices to the 2026 cohort. The apprentices officially inducted include […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [January 20] include contracts, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Public Access To Information [Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More] [Regulatory Authority Of Bermuda] Notice 2026 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0067/2026 Public Authorities / Department: Public Access […]

The Sentencing Guidelines Committee held meetings during the week of 5 January 2026 when a delegation from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office joined local officials for a working week. A spokesperson said, “The FCDO team comprised Dame Maura McGowan, a Justice of the Royal Courts of Justice, Mrs. Sirah Abraham, a Criminal Justice Advisor […]

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne was one of the speakers at Imagine Bermuda’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day recognition event, A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday [Jan. 19] the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, delivered a timely and impassioned address at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day recognition event hosted by Imagine […]

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has appointed Aaron Furbert as its new Director of Business Development. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Furbert as its new Director of Business Development. Mr. Furbert brings extensive leadership experience spanning the telecommunications, hospitality, and IT consulting sectors. “He […]

Filecoin Foundation and the Government of Bermuda announced an initiative to “upload publicly available Bermuda government data to the Filecoin network.” A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today [Jan. 20], Filecoin Foundation [FF] and the Government of Bermuda announced an initiative to upload publicly available Bermuda government data to the Filecoin network, led by the Ministry […]

The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] donated two televisions to the Perry and Cooper Long Term Care units at the hospital. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Hospitals Board extends its sincere appreciation to The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda for its generous donation of two 48-inch televisions and accompanying stands to the Perry and Cooper Long […]

Photographer, poet and author Ras Mykkal will present a free public lecture on Bermuda’s butterflies while raising funds to support Jamaican communities affected by recent Hurricane Melissa. Mr Mykkal will deliver Bermuda’s Flying Flowers: Everything you need to know about Bermuda’s butterflies at the Southampton Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Saturday [January 24] from 4.30pm to […]

he Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that the “parking area nearest Berry Hill Road at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens will be temporarily closed from Wednesday, 21 January, while essential enhancements and repairs are carried out.” The spokesperson said, “During this period, visitors are asked to use the two Visitor’s Centre parking […]

The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] is urging the public to “begin the year with a renewed commitment to safety.” The spokesperson said, “As Bermuda welcomes the new year 2026, the Bermuda Road Safety Council is calling on every road user to begin the year with a renewed commitment to safety. Too many serious injuries […]

The City of Hamilton has made charitable donations of $4,000 to Compassionate Care and $10,000 to the Salvation Army. The spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton has continued its tradition of supporting community-based organizations with charitable donations today to the Salvation Army and Compassionate Care Partners [formerly Friends of Hospice].” “Earlier this morning, Mayor Charles […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host their annual Small Business Expo on Saturday, February 7th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is excited to kick off 2026 by supporting existing and aspiring entrepreneurs as they plan for a successful year ahead. The 4th Annual Small Business Expo will take place in […]

Bermudian footballer Andrew Armstrong has transferred from the University of Dayton to Marshall University. “I’m extremely grateful to announce my commitment to Marshall University,” Armstrong said. The striker helped the University of Dayton reach the Atlantic 10 Championship final in November. Saint Louis University won 5-4 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 in regulation […]

The Bermuda Four-Ball Championships will be held at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton on January 31 and February 1. The two-day tournament will be contested as a four-ball stroke play event, with teams of two competing at 85 per cent of course handicap. Three divisions will be contested over 36 holes: the Men’s Championship […]

Karting driver Scott Barnes has announced the continuation of his sponsorship partnership with Butterfield & Vallis, representing their Powerade brand, for this season. “Excited, honoured and humbled to have Butterfield & Vallis/Powerade back on board as a sponsor for the 2026 racing season,” Barnes said. Barnes finished runner-up in the opening round of the ROK […]

A two-vehicle collision occurred on Thursday [Jan 15] on Middle Road in Southampton, near the junction with Church Road. A police spokesperson said, “A two-vehicle collision occurred around 5:25pm Thursday, 15th January 2026, on Middle Road in Southampton, near the junction with Church Road. “Apparently, both cars were being driven in the eastbound lane of […]

The BDA Spirits secured a 2-1 victory over Alexandra Mosher in a Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League make-up game at the PCC Hockey Rink. Ryan Marshall scored for the Spirits in the first period, and Shannon Gosse provided the equalizer for Alexandra Mosher to tie the game 1-1 at the end of the first interval. […]

Myeisha Sharrieff recorded two podium finishes during Howard University’s dual meet against Towson at the Burr Natatorium in Washington D.C. The Bermudian swimmer finished second in the women’s 50-yard backstroke with a time of 27.29 and third in the 100-yard backstroke in 59.50. In the women’s 200-yard medley relay, she competed for the Howard [B] […]

The Nifty Rollers increased their lead in the Continental Bowling League to 21 points following a 26-1 victory over New Hope at [Warwick Lanes]. In other league action, the Astronauts defeated Sunset 27-0 and the Odd Balls beat the Under Dawgs 21.5-5.5. The Cubs earned a 23-4 win against Spicenix. Patrice Tucker recorded the high […]

Terence Dill’s Houston Red Storm defeated the Texas Red Wolves 135-124 in the American Basketball Association League on Sunday [January 18]. Rookie Lonzo Rand led the scoring for the Red Storm with 37 points. Dill, a former Storm player, was appointed head coach of the Red Storm in September. Related Stories David Patrick’s LSU Defeated […]