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[Written by Stephen Wright] Pollution in the River Seine forced the cancellation of the second and final swimming practice session today [July 29]. Bermuda’s Tyler Smith is scheduled to compete in the men’s race tomorrow, while Dame Flora Duffy and Erica Hawley are due to take to the river for the start of the women’s […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey said making her debut at the Olympic Games was “100 per cent” worth a lifetime of hard work. Harvey competed in the women’s 100 metres backstroke heats at the Paris La Défense Arena today [July 29], finishing eighth in heat four in 1min 01.78sec. She placed 23rd […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh experienced his first victory in an Olympic Games race after winning his E/F semi-final at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium today [July 29]. Alizadeh, who competes in the men’s single sculls, claimed a comfortable win, finishing his two-kilometre race in 7min 33.38sec. The 30-year-old said he was encouraged […]

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] announced the “start of the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] consultative process with the release of the BELCO IRP Proposal.” A spokesperson said, “The IRP is a strategic blueprint outlining Bermuda’s long-term energy future. The IRP Proposal, which is BELCO’s view of the energy future, is now available for the […]

A Pre-Cup Match Extravaganza event was held at Warren Simmons Field in Somerset this weekend, featuring over local vendors, live entertainment, and more. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Cup Match holiday. Over 6,000 photos here Over 150 videos here Over […]

Following a pledge of support to those Caribbean islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl, last week Premier David Burt presented a $20,000 cheque to assist the relief and recovery efforts in the countries of St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Grenada and Jamaica. A Government spokesperson said, “During the presentation, the Premier was joined by the Deputy […]

Bermuda National Mountain Bike Champion Robin Horsfield competed in Ontario Cup #5, where Horsfield secured second place after a sprint finish. A spokesperson said, “Noah Ramsay returned from his World Cup season to contest Ontario Cup #5 held at Mansfield, Ontario. “Bermuda National Mountain Bike Champion Robin Horsfield also appeared at the event, using it […]

HSBC is set to host a Cup Match motorcade and branch celebrations this week, featuring music, popcorn, and snowballs and more. A spokesperson said, “Catch the famous HSBC Motorcade, travelling across Hamilton on Wednesday 31 July 2024. Grab some giveaways along the route and around our branches as we celebrate the spirit of Bermuda together. Don’t […]

A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider was injured in a collision in Pembroke early this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 12:45 a.m., on Monday, July 29th, 2024, police and Emergency Medical Services personnel, were dispatched to a reported single vehicle road traffic collision, involving a motorbike, near the junction of West Park Lane and North […]

RCC Bermuda coordinated a rescue of a French sailor after receiving an EPIRB alert, with assistance from the container ship Somers Isles and the sportsfishing vessel Mama Seata. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda received a 406 MHz EPIRB alert from a position approximately 30 miles southeast of Bermuda, the beacon was […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] for Athora Life Re Ltd. and Athora Ireland plc. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Athora […]

Chenice Berkeley, Kaeli Weeks-Ible and Francis Mussenden received bursary awards from the government. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week, the Government of Bermuda presented its annual Bursary Awards to three deserving young people with a combined $60,000 in funding for their studies. “This year’s awardees are: Chenice Berkeley – Studying Public Health [$20,000] Kaeli Weeks-Ible […]

Bermuda has two athletes in action tomorrow [Monday July 29] at the Olympics, with rower Dara Alizadeh competing again and swimmer Emma Harvey set to make her Olympic debut, where she will compete in the 100m backstroke. You can view our full coverage of Bermuda’s athletes at the 2024 games here. Bernews will be providing comprehensive coverage […]

Premier David Burt welcomed Dr. Sandy De Silva, the Family Centre’s Executive Director and Mr. Ian Truran, CEO of Clarien Bank to the Cabinet Office to help launch the Family Centre’s Cup Match Tag Day. A Government spokesperson said, “And in the spirit of the upcoming holiday, and as an avid Somerset fan, Premier Burt […]

Monday, July 29 is expected to be sunshine and clouds mixed, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6:32am and sunset will be […]

Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh said he “gave everything” in the men’s singles sculls repechage race at the Varies-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium at the Paris Games today [July 28]. Alizadeh made a blistering start, leading for the first half of the race, and was in the top two qualifying positions with 200 metres remaining before being overtaken […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Etienne Wolffe said he is proud to be helping the island’s athletes in any way he can as the team’s National Olympic Committee [NOC] assistant at the Olympic Games in Paris. Wolffe, a fluent French speaker, is the first Bermudian NOC assistant at a major international sporting event. The 18-year-old […]

A Cup Match Market event was held at St. Anthony’s Church Hall on Saturday, July 27, offering a wide variety of goods from local vendors. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Cup Match holiday. Over 6,000 photos here Over 150 videos […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Twin brothers Che and Cole Durham stepped between the ropes for amateur boxing matches in Santa Cruz, Aruba, yesterday [July 27]. Cole, fighting at 82kg, faced Aruban Arvin Solognier in the co-main event at the Manuelitos Sports Bar, with the contest ending in a controversial draw. Meanwhile, Che, fighting at 72kg, […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island FC defeated North Carolina 2-1 at home in the USL Championship yesterday [July 27]. Goals from Mark Doyle in the 74th minute and Zachary Herivaux in the 84th minute stretched Rhode Island’s unbeaten run to seven games, including three straight wins. Mikey Maldonado opened the scoring for North Carolina in the […]

Baseball player Adam Hall hit a single run in the Biloxi Shuckers’ 8-4 win away to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Blue Wahoos Stadium yesterday [July 27]. Hall extended his side’s lead to 8-4 in the ninth inning with a RBI. The 25-year-old was promoted to the Shuckers from the Rookie-level ACL Brewers last month. […]

The City of Hamilton has informed businesses and residents of the garbage collection schedule during the upcoming Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage collections will be scheduled on the following dates: Wednesday, July 31st – Normal garbage collection will take place for […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Jack Harvey says he is “happy to be an Olympian” after winning his heat in the men’s 100 metres backstroke at the Aquatics Centre at the Paris Games today [July 28]. Harvey, competing in a group of six, led from start to finish, posting a time of 55.78sec to leave […]

[Written by Don Burgess] If you ask any non-resident what they know about Bermuda, they will normally say either the Triangle or our shorts. Practically every Olympic Opening Ceremony recognizes our island for wearing Bermuda shorts, but for Paris, the focus was on the Triangle. Buzzfeed News, in an article entitled ‘The 38 funniest jokes about […]