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The CARIFTA Swimming Age Group Championships wrapped up at the Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatic Center in the Bahamas, with the four-day competition seeing Bermuda secure the 8th position on the leaderboard, amassing 248 points in total. The team from Bermuda claimed an impressive 23 medals in total: 6 gold, 10 silver, and 7 bronze. In […]

The Department of Marine and Ports Services reminded boat owners and mooring licensees to renew their licenses by May 31 for the upcoming boating season. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services, Boats and Moorings section reminds boat owners and mooring licensees that registration started on 1 April 2024, and the […]

Bermuda Charge announced a three-year partnership deal with Scooter Mart. A spokesperson said, “In a dynamic move set to ignite the engines of excitement, Bermuda Charge, organiser of the renowned annual Motor Fest event, proudly announces an exhilarating deal confirming Scooter Mart will continue as the show’s title sponsor for the next 3 years. “As […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sean Trott will look to retain his title in the RenaissanceRe 10 Mile Challenge on Sunday [April 14]. Trott, who won the race in 56min 26sec last year, has claimed victory in all three legs of the Swan’s Running Club Legends Series, winning the Ed Sherlock 8K Run [27:45] in February, […]

For its 60th anniversary, Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] introduced a new logo and will also will host a series of public events throughout this year. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] is celebrating sixty years of service to the community. As one of the island’s oldest and most impactful environmental charities, KBB was established as […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a look at the always beautiful waters at Blue Hole in the East End. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram […]

Sanaa Morris and her Howard University women’s track & field teammates won the Bison Classic for the second year in a row, dominating the competition on Senior Day. Morris finished 2nd in the 400-meter dash, clocking a time of 58.19. Related Stories Famous Wins & Named Athlete Of The Week Armstrong & Rider Win MAAC […]

April 9 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,376.48, 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: April 8 […]

Gabriella Arnold competed in the Rough Road 1000 Cycle Race in Morris, Illinois. Representing LA Sweat, Arnold finished 2nd competing in the USAC BMC women’s pro division. Arnold clocked a time of 3:00:26, with Kayla Clemons clocking a winning time of 2:53:51, and Simone Hussussian finishing third with a time of 3:08. Related Stories Narraway […]

“In international law the Overseas Territories [OTs] are not sovereign states in their own right and have no separate international legal personality,” Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon said. This is according to a recent session in UK Parliament, in which Viscount Waverley asked, “To ask His Majesty’s Government whether the Overseas Territories are permitted to negotiate […]

Wednesday, April 10 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F, and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 6:55am and sunset will be at 7:45pm. […]

The Bermuda National Library has invited the public to celebrate National Library Week from April 8th to 12th. A spokesperson said, “Celebrate National Library Week with us from April 8th -12th. Immerse yourself in the enriching world of knowledge and community. Limitless learning at your fingertips all for free with your library card! National Library Outreach […]

Dr. Sylvanus Nawab and Minister of Health Kim Wilson provided an update on the First 1,000 Days Integrated Care Pathway. Dr. Sylvanus Nawab’s statement follows below: “Thank-you Minister Wilson and good morning. The first five years of a child’s life is the time within which their brains are developing rapidly – their brain cells are […]

The police have renewed their appeal for anyone with any information about the murder of Che Jennings – who was fatally shot in April 2022 — to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Che Jennings was 24-years-old at the time he was fatally shot in the parking lot of Warwick Workmen’s Club, Thursday 7th […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Toby Madeiros has become a regional champion after winning the USA Gymnastics Men’s Region 8 Championships in Duluth, Georgia, at the weekend. Madeiros qualified for the meet after winning the vault at the recent USAG Georgia Men’s State Championships in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and was up against competitors from Florida, South […]

Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert is attending the Seatrade Global Cruise Conference 2024, which is being held from April 8th to April 11th, in Miami, Florida. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister is accompanied by Stacey Evans, Section Head of Transport Planning for the Ministry of Transport, and Bermuda Government’s Representative for Cruise ships for […]

BermudAir announced that it is “boosting awareness about the airline and Bermuda via its first ever sweepstakes promotion overseas which is being featured in over 1,000 US retail outlets.” A spokesperson said, “The promotion has been launched in partnership with Rosewood Bermuda Resort and Goslings and is featured on special point-of-sale materials at retailers selling Goslings […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of March 2024, repurchased for cancellation 338,313 Common Shares at an average price of $30.22 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Share Repurchases For Feb 2024 Bank Of Butterfield Notice Of Share Ownership Butterfield Share Repurchases For […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Aunde Todd said he is hoping to feature in Bermuda’s World Cup qualifying matches in June after impressing during the Fifa Series in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last month. Todd was among five under-20 players named in head coach Michael Findlay’s 23-man squad for the trip to the Middle East and did […]

Sincere Hall and his Hull City under 21 teammates defeated Watford 1 – 0 with the Bermudian footballer scoring the winning goal in dramatic fashion in the final moments of the match. Hall fired into the roof of the net at the second attempt deep into stoppage time to give the visitors all three points, Related Stories FA […]

Bermudian archer Camerin Picking is just two wins away from securing a spot at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer after reaching the quarter-finals of the Continental Qualifier of the Americas in Medellín, Colombia. He defeated compatriot Jaydon Roberts in the second round 6-2 before beating Thomas Flossbach, of Guatemala, by the same score […]

Sancho Smith and his Clayton State University men’s track & field teammates returned to action at the UWG Legends Invitational. Clayton State saw various top-10 performances and a couple of top-three finishes. During the men’s 800m, Smith ran the third fastest time in the race clocking a time of 1:55.50. Related Stories Armstrong Competes In […]

April 8 saw 3,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $22,050.00 BD. 3,500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.30 per share. The BSX finished at 2,376.48, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]

Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting an “extremely active Atlantic hurricane season” in their initial 2024 forecast, citing “record warm tropical and eastern subtropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures as a primary factor for their prediction of 11 hurricanes this year.” They said, “When waters in the eastern and central tropical and subtropical Atlantic are much […]

Bermudian footballer Za’Khari Turner scored in River City Women and Girls 5-2 win away to Desford & Caterpillar Ladies in the Leicestershire Womens and Girls Football League yesterday [April 7]. Turner, who plays in goal for the Bermuda women’s national team, found the net for the first time this season. She has made 13 appearances […]

Tuesday, April 9 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F, and the low to be near 17°C/63°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 6:55am and sunset will be at 7:45pm. […]

Clarien Bank announced the return of the 34th Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon & Carnival, set to take place on June 15, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Save the Date: the 34th Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon & Carnival will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024. “This community-driven event is hosted by Clarien Bank in […]

NASA has provided a live feed of the Solar Eclipse, offering viewers worldwide a front-row seat to witness this celestial phenomenon through its telescope feed. Related Stories Bermuda To See Partial Solar Eclipse Today Partial Solar Eclipse Seen From Bermuda Video: Bermuda Shown From Space Station Video Slideshow: Bermuda Seen From Space Video: Ribbon Cutting […]

The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA] has postponed the Bermuda Amateur Match Play Championships. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA] regrets to announce the postponement of The Bermuda Amateur Match Play Championships, originally scheduled for April 12th – 14th. Due to unforeseen external variables beyond our control, the BGA has taken the difficult decision […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jasmine Spence has been described as an “absolute superstar” by Neil Griffiths, the Newport Pagnell Town Women’s head coach, after the Bermudian footballer scored her eighth goal this season yesterday [April 7]. Spence inspired Town to a 2-0 win at home to Leicester City LFC First, converting a first-half penalty to […]

The Green Family contributed $5,000 towards the Celebrations of the 175th Anniversary of Portuguese Emigration to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Celebrations will honour all Portuguese/Bermudian history, heritage and culture, and celebrate all those who ventured to Bermuda, as well as their descendants. A full range of activities are planned, including exhibitions, cultural events, educational […]

[Opinion column written by Kim Swan] The One Bermuda Alliance’s recent series of opinion columns said in several hundred words what they could have simply said in five. “Let’s do nothing for Bermudians.” The One Bermuda Alliance may be oblivious to the real financial struggles that Bermudians are facing but we within the Progressive Labour […]