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It was a one race night for Kiwon Waldron at the Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, as the harness race season continues. Waldron took to the track for race 8 in the pace class in the bike of Rockin The Jackpot, they finished 5th clocking a time of 1:53&1. Related Stories Waldron Competes In Multiple […]

September 20 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,571.99, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks has provided an update on the Cybersecurity Advisory Board, saying that “the Board will be expected to provide me with a report on the exercise of its functions at the end of every period of six months.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to […]

Anthony Francis is the new One Bermuda Alliance Party Chairman, the party announced via their newsletter. The latest OBA newsletter said, “Congratulations to C. Anthony Francis who will become our newest Party Chair, effective October 1, 2024. He was elected Chairman by acclamation; this will be ratified at the OBA conference to be held on […]

A 42-year-old man was arrested in connection with the shooting in Warwick that injured a 48-year-old man, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “A suspect has been arrested in connection with the firearms incident which occurred on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Quarry Hill Road Warwick and which left a 48-year-old male with […]

The Mirrors Programme is excited to launch the 2024/25 Coaching For Success Community Programme. More than just a mentorship, this performance coaching programme is a catalyst for personal transformation,” said Kimberley Jackson, Programme Manager for the Mirrors Programme. “We are looking for 30 dedicated volunteer Life Coaches to join us in this transformative journey.” “The […]

An agreement in principle has been made for Seagrass Services Limited – a local subsidiary of Google — to lease a site at Burrows Hill as part of their plans for the Nuvem transatlantic subsea cable system to connect Portugal, Bermuda, and the USA, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of […]

Minister of Public Works David Burch announced the official establishment of the Bermuda Land Management Corporation. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 20] the Minister said, “This Honourable House, through the West End Development Corporation Amendment Act 2024, approved the merging of two Government Quangos – the West End Development Corporation [WEDCO] and the […]

“Today I am tabling the Bill entitled the Electricity Amendment Act 2024; legislation that will create a licence for large developments to generate electricity above the current licence threshold of five hundred kilowatts [500kw],” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 20]. The Minister said, “This Bill will […]

Premier David Burt announced “an investment package of $25 million that reflects our commitment to invest in tackling the social challenges facing Bermuda.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 20], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said, “This package will provide significant additional resources to tackle mental health throughout all segments of our […]

The 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge [Chubb BTC] has achieved certification from the Council for Responsible Sport. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda continues to make headlines in sporting news with its first-ever event to achieve certification from world’s leading responsible sport certification program, the Council for Responsible Sport. The 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge, which took […]

“As part of mid-year budget initiatives, the Ministry of National Security announced a series of community helping programmes that will be made possible thanks to the additional funding,” the government said. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall that in July, during his “Address to Bermuda”, the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s teammates are matching up against Daniel Phillips and his Arizona State teammates, as well as Georgia Tech at the Southern intercollegiate championships at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex. Joseph Waynard and Alex de Gabriele topped ASU’s Constantinos Koshis and Phillips, 6-4, while Mallory and Lukas Steffen ran past […]

The Bermuda Bicycle Association announced that Kaden Hopkins, Conor White, and Nic Narraway will represent Bermuda at the 2024 UCI Road World Championships in Switzerland later this month. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] is proud to announce the athletes who will represent Bermuda at the 2024 UCI Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, this […]

The Government is looking for young people to join the Junior Road Safety Council, and help to promote the important topic of road safety. The Government posted the graphic online below, saying, “Become a part of the Junior Road Safety Council and help make our roads safer for everyone. Gain valuable experience, meet new people, […]

The APGA Farmers Insurance Fall Series concluded at the Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx, the first-ever event in the heart of New York City. Nicholas Jones — who just qualified for the PGA Butterfield Bermuda Championships — was back in action. Jones carded a second-round 8-over par 79, which included two […]

The MS Nautica cruise ship arrived in Bermuda on Saturday [Sept 14] and a ceremonial welcome reception and plaque exchange was held. A Government spokesperson said, “The MS Nautica arrived in Bermuda on Saturday, September 14, with 626 passengers on its inaugural voyage. It was scheduled to dock in St. George’s first, followed by Hamilton, […]

Nomination day was held today [Sept 19] for the upcoming by-election in Constituency 36 Sandys North, which will take place on October 4th and will see four candidates — the FDM’s Marc Bean, OBA’s Carl Neblett, PLP’s Reverend Dr. Emily Gail Dill, and Independent Cire Bean — all standing for election. Bernews stopped by the nomination day and […]

Governor Rena Lalgie issued a statement related to the location for the upcoming by-election. Governor Rena Lalgie said, “On 22 August 2024 following advice from the Parliamentary Registrar, I, as Governor, issued a Writ of Election which appointed Allen Temple AME Church Hall [Sandys] to be the election room for the bye-election for Constituency 36 to take […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Xavier Thomas-Bassett, the Bermuda Under-14 goalkeeper, is making a name for himself after a string of superb performances for club and country. Thomas-Bassett was a standout performer for the national under-14 team at the recent Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Under-14 Challenge Series qualifiers in Trinidad and Tobago, keeping five clean sheets […]

Bermuda will host the Pan American Field Hockey Challenge at National Sports Center, and a look at the schedule is below. 2024 Women’s Pan American Cup Challenge Schedule Saturday September 21st 1:30 pm Peru vs. Guyana 3:45 pm Paraguay vs. Brazil 6:00 pm Mexico vs. Bermuda Sunday September 22nd 1:30 pm Peru vs. Brazil 3:45 pm Mexico […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 19] include boards appointments, notification of planning applications registered and acting appointments. Board Appointments Investment Business Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0871/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 19 September, 2024 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following […]