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The Bermuda national cricket team has won their fourth straight match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub Regional Qualifier after defeating Brazil by 87 runs in Buenos Aires, Argentina, today [December 11]. Batting first, Bermuda scored 149 for the loss of four wickets, with Tre Manders scoring 52, Alex Dore 30 and […]

The QBE Foundation made a significant donation to the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] through their corporate community investment programme. A spokesperson said, “With a focus on building strong, resilient and inclusive communities in which QBE serves, the donation provides funds to make the most impactful contribution to essential areas of local education and conservation initiatives. […]

Thursday, December 12 is expected to become mostly sunny, 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 SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 7.11am and sunset will be at 5.14pm. […]

The United States Consulate General hosted a meeting with the Ministry of Transport and a visiting delegation from U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] on December 5th which “marked the launch of a collaborative effort to enhance the relationship between the Ministry of Transport and CBP in delivering secure, high-quality services at Bermuda’s airport.” Emily […]

[Opinion column written by the FDM’s Blaine Simmons] “Step into the fire of self-discovery. This fire will not burn you, it will only burn what you are not.” – Mooji These words stayed with me during my time in prison. At my lowest, facing a system that nearly stole my freedom, I embraced prayer, reflected […]

[Opinion column written by MP Wayne Caines] Today, I write as a former Minister of National Security, but more importantly, as a son of Bermuda, a witness to its pain, and a believer in its promise. I have walked the streets marked by the scars of gang violence. I have looked into the eyes of […]

Five Bermudians – Za’Khari Parsons, Derrick Grant, Cairbre Ingemann, Sheun Simmons, and Maurice Hansey – successfully completed a five-week Introduction to Basic Appliance Repair Course as well as overseas training. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development proudly announces that five outstanding Bermudians successfully completed its five-week Introduction to Basic Appliance Repair Course […]

The police are continuing to investigate the murder of Steve Parkes, which occurred in December 2023 in Devonshire, and are appealing for anybody with information to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue to investigate the murder of Steve Parkes, which occurred around 7:48pm Monday, 11th December 2023 in the Mary Victoria Road, […]

The Bermuda Arts Council celebrated the achievements of 2024 Student Grant recipients Johnae Tucker, Honor Minors, and Vidya Cannonier Watson. A spokesperson said, “These talented young women are blazing trails in the performing arts, having secured places at prestigious institutions including the London School of Musical Theatre, the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and the Tring […]

Hamilton Rotary Interact Club members planted a Bermuda Cedar at Warwick Academy as part of the Rotary Clubs’ centenary tree-planting project. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, 8th December 2024, a dozen young people joined with Rotarians at Warwick Academy to plant, on the school grounds, a beautiful and healthy young Bermuda Cedar [juniperus bermudiana]. These students […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF] will host a weekend of All-Star events, featuring netball on Friday night at Warwick Academy and football on Saturday at PHC Field. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda School Sports Federation will host a weekend of All Star sports this weekend. “On Friday night Netball takes centre stage when the […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] With the NFL regular season winding down, there are a handful of coaches around the league who are coaching for their jobs in the final few weeks. Among those on the proverbial hot seat is Las Vegas Raiders’ first-year head coach Antonio Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, who was […]

LeiLanni Nesbeth has been named in the Chicago Red Star’s end-of-year roster. The Bermuda women’s national team midfielder is among 22 players retained by the National Women’s Soccer League [NWSL] side. Nesbeth signed a three-year deal with Chicago after being selected by them in the NWSL Draft in January. The 23-year-old made 17 appearances for […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] announced the return of its “Eat, Shop, Play” Shop to Win Draw, running from Monday, December 9th through Monday, January 6th. A spokesperson said, “This initiative invites the public to explore and support businesses in Bermuda’s Economic Empowerment Zones [EEZs], including Somerset, North East Hamilton, South East Hamilton, and […]

The Goodwill Bermuda Pro-Am is in full swing, with the second round delivering another day of spectacular golf across three of the island’s courses. Belmont Hills: Metropolis GC Takes Charge At Belmont Hills, the Metropolis Golf Club team, led by pro Craig Thomas and featuring Gary Kaye, Don Chaplin, and Robert Bernstein, fired a sizzling […]

Sanaa Morris and her Howard University’s women’s track and field team finished a close second to Harvard University at the HBCU & Ivy Challenge held at the Gordon Indoor Track. Harvard edged Howard by a single point, 117-116. Sanaa Morris competed in multiple events for Howard. She finished 16th in the Women’s 60 Meter Dash […]

Brit Ltd [Brit] announced that AM Best has affirmed its rating for Brit Re. A spokesperson said, “The affirmed rating comes following the announcement of Brit Re’s strategy to drive significant expansion across property, casualty and specialty reinsurance as a full service Bermudian reinsurance platform. “In affirming Brit Re’s rating, AM Best assessed its balance […]

Week 13 of the continental bowling league delivered upsets and close matches at the Warwick Bowl, resulting in a shakeup in the standings. Sunset, currently in eighth place, defeated the ninth-place Invaders 18-9. Spicenix, in fourth place, beat seventh-place New Hope with an identical score of 18-9. The second-place Nifty Rollers dominated the fifth-place Astronauts […]

The Bank of Butterfield announced that its Board of Directors has “approved a $100 million ordinary share repurchase program pursuant to which the Bank is authorized to purchase up to 2.7 million of its ordinary shares through December 31, 2025.” Michael Collins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “I am pleased to announce a new […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a snorkeling Santa Claus exploring the island’s crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs. You can find more Christmas-themed designs at Bermudacovers.com. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a […]

Nicholas Christopher performed at the at MCC Theater’s Miscast24 gala. The YouTube description said said, “Nicholas Christopher sings “One Night Only” from the musical DREAMGIRLS at MCC Theater’s MISCAST24. MCC Theater’s annual MISCAST gala is a one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway’s hottest stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast! Related […]

UMBC senior Za’Kayza Parsons placed fifth in the 60-meter dash and sixth in the long jump at the St. John’s University Youree Spence-Garcia invitational on Friday. Parsons clocked a time of 7.80 seconds in the 60-meter dash, finishing fourth in her heat. Her time was the fifth-fastest overall in the event. In the long jump, […]

December 10 saw 60,524 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 651,372.95 BD. 14,024 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 4.0% at $37.50 per share, while another 2,600 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing even up 2.9% at $18.58 per share. 43,100 shares were traded by […]

On Thursday [Dec 5] a crowd of over 80 students, teachers, family members, sponsors, and judges gathered at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] for the Grundy Youth Photography Competition prize giving and exhibit opening. A spokesperson said, “In memory of Dr. Reg Grundy, AC, OBE, whose photographic legacy and passion for Bermuda live on […]