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Monday, July 15 is expected to see some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell, met with members of Bermuda’s Olympic Team –  Adriana Penruddock [sailing], Jack Harvey, [swimming] and Emma Harvey [swimming] — as they prepare for the upcoming games. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently as a show of support, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen Darrell JP, […]

The Government announced that members of the Department of Culture’s Cultural Apprenticeship Programme Team –  Graham Mawer and Hannah Leigh – are the June recipients of the Public Service Excellence Awards [PSEA]. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently [July 12], the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, recognized the Department of Culture’s Cultural Apprenticeship Programme Team as […]

On Friday, the Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt tabled a bill in the House of Assembly entitled “Corporate Income Tax Agency Act 2024. A Government spokesperson said, ” The tabling of this bill represents another significant milestone for Bermuda in the development and implementation of an appropriate and effective corporate income tax regime […]

Andrew Inkster was elected as the new chairman of the International Island Games at its Annual General Meeting in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The AGM of the International Island Games was held this week in Orkney Islands [Scotland]. A new chairman, Andrew Inkster, was voted in by the member islands. He is pictured […]

News that the Bermuda Paralympic Association announced Bermuda’s team for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, with Yushae DeSilva Andrade and Jessica Lewis set to represent Bermuda, CariGenetics earned the ‘Best in Show’ award at the MedTech Investing Europe Forum in London, and Xienne Burch and Imani Bean earned PwC Bermuda scholarships were all some of […]

Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards for the second year in a row. A spokesperson said, “The prestigious annual awards recognise national and international law firms which have demonstrated outstanding legal work and expertise, excellent client service and impressive strategic growth and innovation within the trusts […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Ratings of A [Excellent] and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a” [Excellent] for Aspen Insurance UK Limited, Aspen Bermuda Limited, Aspen American Insurance Company, and Aspen Specialty Insurance Company, as well as the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” [Good] for Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, maintaining a stable outlook for […]

Bermuda’s ten Olympic and Paralympic athletes will compete at six different venues in Paris and Marseilles this summer. Bernews takes a closer look: OLYMPIC GAMES VENUES Athletics: The Stade de France Jah-Nhai Perinchief [triple jump] Jah-Nhai Perinchief will grace the country’s largest stadium, which has hosted such events as the Football World Cup in 1998, […]

Sunday, July 14 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°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 6:22am and sunset will be at […]

The Berkeley Institute has extended their condolences to the families of Razi Garland and Amon Robinson, noting that they “were cherished members of our graduating Class of 2023, and their loss has profoundly impacted our entire school community.” A spokesperson said, “It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we recognize the devastating news of […]

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade won a silver medal at the Povoa World Boccia Cup in Portugal today [July 13]. The Bermudian, who competes in the women’s BC1 Division, defeated an opponent from Israel to advance to the semifinals, where she then defeated an opponent from Croatia to advance to the finals, where she lost to Brazil’s Andreza De […]

Triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief has warmed up for the Olympic Games in Paris by winning the elite men’s event at the Ed Murphey Track Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday [July 11]. Perinchief claimed victory with his fifth and final leap of 16.82 metres. The 26-year-old, whose personal best is 17.03, is part of Bermuda’s […]

OpenMat Bermuda have sent a team of 11 junior and senior athletes to the BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston, which starts today [July 13]. Representing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym are juniors Keegan Dyer, Thea Dyer, Logan Frith, Gaia Angeli, Elias Angeli, Dash Irvine and Giles Roberts. Also competing are adults Jahmali […]

Dandy Town Under-23 defeated Somerset Trojans Under-23 3-2 on penalties in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Summer League play-offs yesterday at BAA Field [July 12]. The matched ended 2-2 after regulation time. Meanwhile, in the other play-off at BAA Field yesterday, North Village Under-23 defeated FC Bascome Under-23 4-3 on penalties after the game finished […]

Bermuda’s U16 Men’s Basketball Team just concluded participating in the first annual Battle by the Beach in Grand Cayman. A spokesperson said, “Cayman was blessed not to suffer any significant damage from Hurricane Beryl but other teams weren’t as fortunate. Team Port Arthur from Texas, USA and teams from BVI and USVI cancelled due to […]

Governor Rena Lalgie has granted permission for the full embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police from July 11 to August 9, 2024. According to yesterday’s official notices, “In accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Police Act, 1974, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie has granted permission for the full embodiment of […]

The Bermuda women’s national football team face Belize tomorrow [July 14] in their second friendly match. Coach Naquita Robinson’s squad of 24 players travelled to Belize on Tuesday and lost their opening friendly 2-0 on Thursday. Bermuda have travelled with several under-20 players and English-based players Eva Frazzoni, the Bermuda captain, and Kenni Thompson. Related […]

The Shorelink App is now operational and officials are continuing to improve the app. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport stated, “Since the launch on Monday, we have received valuable feedback from residents who have downloaded the app. Our team has made several app feature adjustments since Monday morning. We can confirm that the […]

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has reached the final of the Povoa World Boccia Cup in Portugal and will face Brazil’s Andreza De Oliveira for the gold medal today [July 13]. DeSilva-Andrade, who competes in the women’s BC1 Division, beat Dora Basic, of Croatia, 12-0 in the semi-final yesterday. The Bermudian is warming up for the Paralympic Games […]