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The 2024 version of the Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race saw boats cross the finish line off St. David’s Head completing the 753-mile course to Bermuda, making it one of the longest ocean races on the east coast of the U.S. The challenging course combined inshore and offshore racing down the Chesapeake Bay, across the […]

Nathan Trott’s finest moments for Danish Superliga team Vejle last season have been captured in a YouTube compilation video. The three-minute FM Comps video, shows the Bermudian goalkeeper reeling off a series of superb saves for Vejle, where he spent last term on loan from Premier League side West Ham United. Despite recently renewing his […]

Love is Love BDA’s brunch event at Bolero Brasserie raised $2,200 for OUTBermuda’s 2024 education bursary. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 Love is Love BDA hosted their second brunch event at Bolero Brasserie. Thanks to raffle sales and donations the event raised $1700 and a further $500 was raised from twenty percent […]

The Paget Parish Council announced the 2024 AGM will take place on Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30pm at Paget Gospel Chapel Hall. A spokesperson said, “This year’s meeting will open with an engaging presentation and conversation with Mr. Danny Simmons, entitled, “Big Lessons for the Bermuda Botanical Gardens”. “Mr. Simmons recently attended the Botanical Bridges Congress […]

Bermuda netball summer league action resumed at Bernard’s Park with action in two divisions. Women’s Division BPSU Ladies defeated the PHC Ladies 22 – 11, the BPSU Ladies got 19 goals from MVP Charlene Bogle, Donnisha Gardner added the other three goals, and the team’s best attacker was Stacey-Ann Brown, while the best defender was […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda forward Kole Hall has signed for Chorley following his departure from Vanarama National League North rivals Chester. The 25-year-old, who made 41 appearances for Chester, scoring five goals, moved on loan to Scarborough Athletic in March, netting two goals in nine games. He has previously featured for non-league teams City […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series takes a captivating dive into Bermuda’s rich history, with a rendition of the Sea Venture shipwreck, Bermuda’s national motto, ‘Quo Fata Ferunt’ and the Bermuda Triangle. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized […]

June 11 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,401.96, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 10 […]

The National Museum of Bermuda launched a new exhibition, “Alternative Voices: A Perspective on Contemporary Art from the Azores,” featuring works by Azorean artists and celebrating the 175th anniversary of Portuguese immigration to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “On the evening of Thursday, June 6, 2024, a new temporary exhibition Alternative Voices: A Perspective on Contemporary […]

Minister of Health Kim Wilson announced plans to amend the Bermuda Health Council Amendment Act 2024, with the “proposed amendment to be laid in the Senate, which will remove the penalty of imprisonment.” Minister Wilson said, “I am holding this press conference to address the recent developments related to the Bermuda Health Council Amendment Act […]

On June 7, 2024, Minister of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors Tinée Furbert, welcomed seniors to the annual Senior’s Tea at Open Door Christian Assembly. Minister Tinée Furbert said, “The annual Senior’s Tea is a wonderful event to look forward to during the year which provides a space for our elderly to establish new connections, […]

Dr. David Sam has been appointed as the new president of Bermuda College, pending immigration approval, and will assume his duties on August 5, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Dr. David Sam has been selected as Bermuda College’s new president – the seventh in the institution’s fifty-year history. In announcing the news today, Board of Governors […]

Police officers will maintain high visibility during the holiday weekend. Acting Superintendent Alexander Rollin, Community Policing Division said, “National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend 2024, will include the much anticipated host of carnival type activity starting Wednesday, 12th June 2024 culminating with National Heroes’ Day, Monday 17th June 2024. “While there will be events staged across […]

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 11] include notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on June 11, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0569/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 11 June, 2024 The applications […]

Wednesday, June 12 is expected to see showers in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at […]

The OBA announced that  John Seymour will be their candidate for Constituency 16, Pembroke East Central. A spokesperson said, “John Seymour is the One Bermuda Alliance candidate for constituency 16, Pembroke East Central. Along with being a talented musician who has graced many stages both in Bermuda and internationally, John is an entrepreneur who is passionate […]

Three Bermuda archers will look to impress at the Antalya Hyundai Archery World Cup – the final qualifier for the Olympic Games in Paris – in Antalya, Turkey. Camerin Pickering, Jaydon Roberts and Bernard Wade III head to Turkey today [June 11], where they will compete in the men’s recurve competition, hoping to secure an […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The island’s top junior female basketball players gained valuable experience after pitting their skills against a team of the best senior women’s players at Somersfield Academy last week. The Bermuda All-Star game featured Team Women’s Basketball Bermuda [WBB] against the High School Girls’ All-Stars, who included players from Saltus Grammer School, […]

[Written by PLP MP Jache Adams] Supported by the Government’s commitment to making tangible strides toward meeting the housing needs of Bermudians, the Bermuda Housing Corporation’s Home Start programme, has proven to be a beacon of hope and progress in housing our people. This initiative, in partnership with Clarien Bank, offers 100 per cent mortgages […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] DailyMale Men’s Health Clinic is set to host it’s first tag day on Friday, June 14, a Pre-Father’s Day event that desires to paint Bermuda blue in spreading awareness toward curtailment and prevention of prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease. Fresh from a second, successful pop-up venture at St George’s Cricket Club […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell attended the National Museum of Bermuda’s Alternative Voices Exhibition. Minister Darrell said, “I am delighted to be here this evening to celebrate a commemorative exhibition as part of celebrations of the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants. I congratulate everyone who has made this […]

Chare Smith and his Uphill Castle Cricket Club teammates defeated Winscombe CC BY 3 wickets in their Somerset premier cricket league match. Winscombe CC won the toss and elected to bat, they were bowled out for 98, Marcus Coe was their top scorer with 21 not out, Matthew Bail was the pick of the Uphill […]

A lone Bermuda inline ball hockey match took place at the PCC Hockey Rink, with a total of 23 goals scored as the Sinky Bay Sea Turtles defeated the North Rock Beacons 16 – 7. The Sinky Bay Sea Turtles were led to victory by Tom Duggan who scored 9 times, Chris Merritt added 4 […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA]  and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority [FSRA] of the Abu Dhabi Global Market [ADGM] announce the signing of a joint Digital Assets Memorandum of Understanding [MoU]. A spokesperson said, “The MoU creates a framework enabling the collaboration between the BMA and the FSRA to support the establishment of digital assets entities […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 10] include boards appointments. National Certification & Apprenticeship Board Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0568/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 10 June, 2024 The Minister of Economy and Labour is pleased to make the following appointments. National Certification & Apprenticeship Board […]

Tuesday, June 11 is expected to see considerable clouds early, some decrease in clouds later in the day, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that due to National Heroes Day on Monday, 17 June 2024, household waste collection will follow a roll-over schedule. A Government spokesperson said, “On roll-over weeks, waste collection days move over by one day, resulting in waste normally collected on Monday being collected on Tuesday, Tuesday’s waste on Wednesday, […]

[Updated] The police are holding a press conference this afternoon about the fatal shooting in Pembroke this weekend. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The police have identified the murder victim as 37-year-old Diante Trimm, who was a mother of five. Related Stories Video: […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that “there will be no through traffic on the campus of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] between Point Finger Road and Berry Hill Road from 7am-noon on Wednesday 12 June.” A spokesperson said, “The closure is necessary to facilitate a crane lift of an air conditioning unit. “People will be […]

A new restaurant in Pembroke – Kebobs On The Curve — officially opened its doors on Friday [June 7], with the Gombey Warriors helping to celebrate the occasion. Kebobs on the Curve, run by husband and wife Chris and Elaine Lima, offers Halal meats, kebobs, salads, wraps and more. “We have Muslim friends who often say […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph defeated Tormenta FC 3-1 away thanks to two goals from Lyam Mackinnon in the USL Jägermeister Cup yesterday [June 9]. Leo Castro scored early for the Triumph before Austin Werner equalised for the home side. MacKinnon struck twice in the final ten minutes to cushion Greenville’s lead in the East pod […]