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Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington University men’s tennis teammates enjoyed a dominant performance in their home opener, cruising to a 6-1 victory over North Florida. The win sees UNC Wilmington improve their record to 3-1 for the season, while North Florida’s struggles continue, falling to 1-8. Senior Trey Mallory secured his first win of […]

Arch Capital announced Alexander “Alex” Moczarski has joined the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Moczarski previously served as Chairman of Marsh McLennan Companies, International. He is a seasoned builder of businesses, teams and relationships, with over 45 years of global insurance experience. Over the course of his career, Mr. Moczarski held […]

February 12 saw 1,007 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $40,280.00 BD. 1,007 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 8.1% at $40.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,709.91, up 6.60% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report […]

Bermuda Youth Connect [BYC] has announced that the 2025 General Election Pre-Election Youth Forum will take place on Saturday [Feb 15]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Youth Connect is pleased to announce the 2025 General Election Pre-Election Youth Forum. In 2020, we recognized an absence of youth engagement in the election and hosted the first Pre-Election […]

Baylor School’s swimming program claimed the 2025 Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association [TISCA] Combined State Championship for an unprecedented 20th consecutive year. The girls’ team secured the state title, while the boys narrowly missed out, finishing a close second. Katherine Wheddon and Violet Smith played key roles in the girls’ triumph. Wheddon posted a time […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 12] include cancellation of registration and notice of intended marriage. Bermuda Monetary Authority Wilton Re Atlantic Limited Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Cancellation of Registration Notice ID: GN0205/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication date: 12 February, 2025 Order Insurance Act 1978 Cancellation Of […]

Thursday, February 13 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 92%. Sunrise will be at 7.04am and sunset will be at […]

Bermuda national team-mates Kole Hall and Justin Donawa found themselves on opposing teams for a change when Chorley faced Brackley Town in the Vanarama National League North yesterday [February 11]. Chorley, the home side, won the match 4-1 and are fourth in the table, one point behind Brackley, who have played a game less. Striker […]

The Bermuda Under-17 national team are in third position in group A of the Concacaf Under-17 Men’s Qualifiers heading into their final two matches. Bermuda, who are hosting the group matches, have three points from two games after defeating Anguilla 3-1 and losing to Curaçao 6-1. Canada and Curaçao both have six points from their […]

Tajer Basden represented Johnson C. Smith men’s track and field at the Camel City Sprints held at the JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Competing in heat 12 of the men’s 400 meters, Basden ran a winning time of 53.39 seconds, which earned him a 30th place overall out of a field of 79 […]

Voting for the 2025 Bermuda General Election is officially underway, with two days of advanced voting — for travelers, seniors and specific others — recently held ahead of the official election on February 18, and Bernews stopped by the advanced polls last night to get comment from a few candidates. For full coverage of the […]

Bermuda Realty Company Limited celebrated the dedication of its long-serving employees, honoring team members who have collectively contributed 210 years of service across various departments. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Realty Company Limited, a leading provider of comprehensive property-related services in Bermuda, proudly recognizes the outstanding dedication and commitment of several team members who have achieved […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] For Jordyn Morris, the North Village Lady Rams are more than just a netball club – they are family. She first joined the Lady Rams’ youth programme at eight years old, where she nurtured her passion for the game and developed her skills. By 15, she had already earned a spot […]

[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] As we step into the second week of Heart Month, let’s show some love to your most vital organ – your heart! With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s a perfect time to swap those heart-shaped chocolates for heart-healthy choices. This week, Dr Watkins has sought expert advice from senior dietitians […]

58% of CEOs around the world expect global economic growth to increase over the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. A spokesperson said, “The report, which surveyed 4,701 CEOs across 109 countries and territories, including in Bermuda and the Caribbean, also finds […]

Several leaders and members of a Christian youth group were honoured with special medals during a Holy Communion service on Sunday [February 9]. Captain Joy Symonds, the commanding officer of the Bermuda Church Girls Brigade [CGB] at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Paget, received the Christian Service Award and the Exemplary Service Medal in recognition […]

Group A of the 2025 Concacaf Under 17 qualifiers continued at the Dame Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center. Curaçao 2 – Turks & Caicos Islands 0 Curaçao would get a goal in each half as they went to the top of the group with 6 points following their 2 – […]

The PLP is inviting everyone to a Grand Finale Family Reunion Rally this Saturday, February 15, at Francis Patton Primary School. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party cordially invites you to the East to join us for our Grand Finale Family Reunion Rally this Saturday, February 15 at Francis Patton Primary School. Doors open […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a stunning scene of sparkling lights and boats in Bermuda. 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 status image or Instagram story. You can […]

Phoenix Heat defeated St. George’s Lady Colts 49-11 in Bermuda Netball Association senior league action. Phoenix Heat asserted their dominance early on, with K’Xiyae Gibbons leading the charge, netting an impressive 25 goals. Best attacker Eshé Grant contributed a further 18 goals, while Kammie Mills added 6 to complete the rout. The Lady Colts struggled to […]

AM Best affirms PartnerRe’s A+ [Superior] financial strength and stable outlook, reflecting solid underwriting performance and strong balance sheet strength. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “aa-” [Superior] of the operating subsidiaries of PartnerRe Ltd. [collectively […]

David Morris and his Masters School men’s track and field teammates competed at the  117th Millrose Games, held at the Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in New York. Morris ran the third leg for the Masters School in the 4x400m relay, contributing to a fourth-place finish with a time of 3:27.13, which […]

Arch Capital announced its 2024 fourth quarter results. saying “we closed the year with a very strong fourth quarter including contributions from all our earnings sources.” A spokesperson said, “The results included: Net income available to Arch common shareholders of $925 million, or $2.42 per share, representing a 17.9% annualized net income return on average common […]