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Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph lost 2-1 away to Union Omaha in the USL League One play-off semi-finals yesterday [November 9]. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Wright made appearances for the Bermuda and United States national teams. He was appointed head coach of Greenville at the start of the season, having served as assistant coach […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island have reached the USL Championship Eastern Conference final after claiming a 3-0 away win over Louisville City in the semi-finals yesterday [November 9]. JJ Williams scored two and Albert Dikwa added another for Smith’s side. Smith, a former New England Revolution winger, was appointed as head coach and general manager of […]

Assured Guaranty insured $920 million of bonds for the JFK Airport Terminal 6 Redevelopment Project to refinance JPM’s short-term debt. A spokesperson said, “Assured Guaranty [AG] has insured $920 million of senior Special Facilities Revenue Bonds issued by the New York Transportation Development Corporation in connection with the JFK Airport Terminal 6 Redevelopment Project. The […]

Bernews’ latest virtual art photo gallery features the 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival, which was recently held at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s iconic Gombey culture. The annual event featured performances by various Gombey troupes from across Bermuda with attendees experiencing the vibrant music, dance, and regalia that characterizes this traditional Bermudian art form. Related […]

[Column written by Martha Harris Myron] There are five elements in contingency planning, no matter the issues: relationships, jobs and work, natural and personal catastrophes, environmental circumstances, shipping work strikes, political conflicts, and even more dire situations. You cannot control future events, even when you are certain, but you can plan for the what-ifs in […]

Sunday, November 10 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 6.44am and sunset will be at […]

The police have confirmed the death of 56-year-old man, who died following a collision in Hamilton Parish. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, police were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles on Blue Hole Hill, near the junction with Dolphin Drive, Hamilton Parish. “Officers arrived […]

Logan Watson-Brown and her University of Georgia swimming and diving teammates commenced their two-day meet against NC State. At the conclusion of the first night of competition, NC State held the lead in both the men’s and women’s meets, with scores of 128-58 and 119-67, respectively. Watson-Brown competed in two events: the women’s 100 yard […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 9th. On Sunday the Insignia cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Zuiderdam cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship is scheduled to arrive. On […]

AM Best affirmed Everen Specialty Ltd.’s A- financial strength and “a-” issuer ratings with a negative outlook, citing improved capital and a focus on core energy operations. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of […]

Brian Desmond and the Fordham University men’s swimming and diving team traveled to Columbia University for a dual meet competition. Desmond participated in three events. In the 100-yard backstroke, he finished sixth with a time of 55.10. He followed that with a seventh-place finish in the 200-yard backstroke, clocking a time of 2:04.94. Desmond also […]

November 8 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,526.08, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, 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 […]

The National Museum of Bermuda opened its latest exhibit, ‘Stone: From Bermuda to Charleston,’ which “features contemporary art by Bermudian architect and artist John Gardner, combined with historical insights.” A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, November 7, a new exhibit at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] was officially opened by to a crowd of 80+ […]

The Bermuda Police Service donated approximately $4,000 in food supplies to the Salvation Army following an urgent appeal for support. A spokesperson said, “Vital donations of grocery items were officially handed over at the Salvation Army’s North Street Citadel, by members of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], around 4pm Friday, 8th November 2024. “Responding to […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 8] include notice of intended marriage. Maritime Marriage: Alan Griffiths & Julia Phillips Notice type: Legal Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Intended Marriage [Maritime] Notice ID: LN0653/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 08 November, 2024 Amended Notice ID: LN0626/2024 The Maritime Marriage Act, 1999 Notice […]

The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda issued a response following the government’s Throne Speech. A spokesperson said, “The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda commends the government for the focus of today’s Throne Speech on early intervention and prevention, cost of living reduction and ongoing collaboration with the Third Sector. “Continued emphasis on education reform as well as development of […]

Observances will be held on Monday [Nov 11] for Remembrance Day, including the Remembrance Day Parade and the laying of wreaths at the Cenotaph. A Government spokesperson said, “On Monday, November 11, the Remembrance Day Parade will take place to commemorate those who fell in the two World Wars and other campaigns of the Allied […]

Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson is holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 8] to give his initial reflection of the Throne Speech. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Convening Of The Legislature This Friday Chamber Statement On The Throne Speech Full Text: Government’s […]