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Bermudian Shiona Turini styled Beyonce’s Essence magazine cover for the March/April 2024 issue. Ms Turini — whose client list includes some of the most famous people in the world — recently served as a stylist for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour. Essence released the official cover image Instagram and Twitter with the caption “Beyoncé discusses the […]

Members of Warwick Academy began taking part in the Eastern Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Championships 2024. Adriana Argent finished 22nd in the women’s 200 yard freestyle clocking a time of 2:00.08 to advance C final, where she finished 3rd touching the wall in a time of 1:58.94. Jorgia White finished 36th with a time of […]

A Single Senior Bermuda Netball Association League game was played at Bernard’s Park, with the Storm defeating the North Village Lady Rams 40 – 34. Best attacker Nabiilah Nassir led the Storm with 42 goals, while MVP Selah Tuzo added 15 goals, with Jamir Hatherley was named the best defender. Darrika Simons scored 33 goals […]

Kaden Hopkins helped his team Vendée U win the Beauvoir-sur-Mer – the third event of the Circuit des Plages Vendéennes – today [Feb 17]. Vendée U took top honours in the event, a team trial of 45.6 kilometres. Paris Cycliste Olympique and Cre’Actuel-Marie Morin-U 22 rounded out the podium. Related Stories Cycling: BBA Announce Information […]

Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey won her heat in the 50 metres freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, today [February 17]. Harvey was the fastest finisher in heat eight in a time of 25.93sec. She finished 35th overall and did not qualify for the semi-finals of the event. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, February 17th. On Sunday the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Tranquil Ace vehicles carrier and the Grit Cement bulk carrier are scheduled to […]

During the solitary Bermuda ball hockey game at the PCC Hockey Rink, Hamilton Princess defeated Appleby 3 – 2. Ryan Marshall initiated the scoring for Appleby in the first period, but Matt Katzsch countered for Hamilton Princess to equalize the score. In the second period, James Amaral managed to secure the sole goal for Appleby, […]

February 16 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,239.74, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 49 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 ‘Active And […]

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art announced a dynamic lineup of exhibitions for the year ahead. A spokesperson said, “Masterworks is pleased to announce a captivating roster of major exhibitions for the year ahead in the Butterfield, Mezzanine and Rick Faries Galleries. These exhibitions promise to deliver a diverse range of artistic expression, showcasing work from […]

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said they “applaud the Government’s achievement of presenting a balanced budget for the first time in nearly two decades and welcomes the decision not to impose new taxes on neither employers nor employees.” A spokesperson said, “The Chamber endorses a budget aimed at fostering economic growth but recognizes that inflationary pressures […]

[Opinion column written by: PLP Chairman Dawn Simmons] Today’s Budget Statement by the Progressive Labour Party Government is a demonstration of our real and tangible commitment to investing in our people, giving voice to the voiceless, and providing a safety net for Bermuda’s most vulnerable. Throughout the Progressive Labour Party’s history, we have pushed for […]

Following the delivery of the 2024 Budget by Premier David Burt this morning [Feb 16] in the House of Assembly, Deloitte released a ‘Budget Snapshot’, which highlights some of the key points from the Budget Speech in an easy to read format. You can click here to view our live blog, and click here to […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 16] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on February 16, 2024 Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID GN0167/2024 Public Authorities / Department Planning Publication date 16 February, 2024 The applications shown below are available for […]

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 […]

Saturday, February 17 is expected to be cloudy early, then windy with periods of showers in the afternoon, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F, and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will […]

[Updated] Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson is holding a press conference to provide an initial reaction to the 2024 Budget, which was delivered in the House of Assembly today [Feb 16]. You can read a full copy of the 2024 Budget speech here, view all our coverage of the 2024 Budget here, and view our live […]

“Capital funding has been awarded for the purchase of two new ferries” and “digital fare media will be implemented for buses and ferries,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget this morning [Feb 16]. The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement said, “The Ministry of Transport has been allocated $68.2 million – a decrease of […]

The Government “acknowledges the community’s concern and frustration with the poor state of roads” and “the road paving budget has been more than doubled to $5 million,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget this morning [Feb 16]. The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement said, “The Government acknowledges the community’s concern and frustration […]

To quickly grasp the 2024 Budget delivered by Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt in the House of Assembly today [Feb 16], check out the charts extracted from the Budget below. For comparison’s sake, charts from the 2023 Budget are here, charts from the 2022 Budget are here, charts from the 2021 Budget are […]

The Government has successfully balanced Bermuda’s budget with a projected surplus of $210,000, the road paving budget has been more than doubled to $5 million, capital funding has been awarded for the purchase of two new ferries, the Government will invest an additional $10 million into the Bermuda Housing Corporation and the Education Ministry will […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes will look to build on his impressive start to the year when he races at the Roc Cup USA Florida Winter Tour at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex this weekend. The island’s top karting driver, who won the Shifter Masters class at the Skusa Winter Series at the same venue […]

Brandon Adkins, Violet Smith, Connor Hupman and Flynn Watson Brown competed in the Tennessee State Championships helping Baylor School win the overall combined title. Watson-Brown swam the anchor leg for the Baylor School men’s 200 yard medley relay team that finished 3rd. Adkins won a bronze medal in the men’s 200 yard freestyle, Smith clocked […]

Friends of Hospice has unveiled the Brian Morris Palliative Care Scholarship, in honour of the late Bermudian professional golfer. A spokesperson said, “The Friends of Hospice Brian Morris Palliative Care Scholarship will provide up $25,000 per year to a Bermudian studying medicine or nursing, with an emphasis on those with a speciality in hospice and […]

Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the league leaders Islanders defeat the New Comers 4 – 0, the Blue Angels lose 3 – 1 to the Star Lites, and the Pinsplitters defeat the Last Pin 3 – 1. Men Handicap Game: 235 Llewellyn Jones 226 McNeil Simmons 204 Nathan Stevens […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Cal Blankendal, the Bermuda Cricket Board executive director, believes it is vital for the growth of the national team programme to regularly play two international formats as they prepare for the 50-over World Cup Challenge League Play-off in Malaysia. Bermuda have enjoyed success in T20 in recent years, narrowly missing out […]

Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey set a new national record in the women’s 50 metres butterfly at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, today [February 16]. Harvey, who finished third in heat four of six heats in 26.88sec, came 25th overall and did not advance to the semi-finals. Harvey has also broken her national records […]

Law firm Appleby has received top rankings in Bermuda in the 2024 Chambers Global Legal Guide. Appleby’s Bermuda office has been ranked in Band 1, the highest tier, in three categories: Corporate & Finance, Dispute Resolution and Insurance. A spokesperson said, “Appleby also has 10 lawyers ranked across the categories: “Corporate & Finance: Partners Matthew […]

PartnerRe Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the period December 15, 2023 – March 14, 2024 of $0.3046875 per share on the Company’s 4.875% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series J. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2024 to shareholders of record on February 29, 2024. Related […]

In advance of the Budget on Friday [Feb 16], Government advised “that there is a balanced budget” which “was achieved with careful planning and without raising or introducing any new taxes.” A Government spokesperson told Bernews, “As the Country prepares for Budget Day tomorrow [Feb 16], it is expected that Government will announce the first […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 15] include road sobriety checkpoint notice, appointments, striking off, public notification, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2024 Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice Notice ID GN0166/2024 Public Authorities / Department Bermuda Police Service Publication date 15 February, […]

Craig Simmons, Cheryl Packwood, and Cordell Riley will be joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [Feb 15] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the trio set to discuss the 2024 Budget, which will be delivered in the House of Assembly tomorrow. The video will be live streamed below, as well as on […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the final team that has been selected to represent Bermuda during the 2024 Concacaf Under-20 Men’s Championship. A spokesperson said, “Head Coach, Cecoy Robinson, has named the following players to the Bermuda Under-20 National Team for the qualifying round of the upcoming championship. Goalkeepers David Martin Nathaniel Swan Defenders […]

The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] acknowledges the strength of the organisation is its volunteers, who donated more than 28,000 hours in 2023. “We have only 12 salaried staff,” said HAB president Patrick Cerra. “It’s the hard work and dedication of our volunteers that enable us to provide funding to Bermuda Hospitals Board, managers of […]