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A suspect “used a hammer to smash a showcase” at the Walker Christopher Jewellery store on Queen Street and stole a “quantity of jewellery,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:12 p.m. on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, police received a report that a male had entered the Walker Christopher Jewellery store on […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the 2023 Q2 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication.” Position publication.” The Minister explained, “Bermuda’s trade with non-residents resulted in a $357 million surplus for the second quarter of 2023, down $25 million from a year ago. “Transactions related […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] LeiLanni Nesbeth has taken the first stride in her professional football career after being picked by the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League [NWSL] Draft yesterday [January 12]. The Bermuda national team player was named the tenth pick in the first round of the draft, which was held […]

The BF&M Bermuda 10K Run & Walk— the second event in the 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — was held this morning [Jan 13], with American Colin Cernik and Bermudian Erica Hawley racing to victory. Dage Minors followed up his win in the Butterfield Front Street Mile men’s running club championship last night by […]

The 2024 Butterfield Front Street Mile took place yesterday evening [Jan 12] — marking the first event in the 3-day Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series. You can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here and view over 70 videos from this year and past years event here on Bernews.TV. Related Stories Photos: […]

Bermuda swimmers have taken to the pool to begin competing in the 2024 TYR Pro Swim Series in Knoxville. Emma Harvey and Madelyn Moore competed in the women’s 100 long course meter freestyle preliminaries. Harvey finished 22nd advancing to the C final in a time of 56.06 breaking the national record time of 56.57 set […]

Sunday, January 14 is expected to be see be cloudy with showers, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F, and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will […]

Bermuda footballer Sincere Hall scored on his return to the Hull City Under-21 side after a month loan at English non-league outfit Guiseley. The Bermuda winger netted in Hull’s recent 3-3 draw away to Coventry Under-21 in the Professional Development League at the Alan Higgs Centre. The 19-year-old scored the opening goal, cutting in from […]

American Colin Cernik and Bermudian Erica Hawley claimed victory in the BF&M Bermuda 10K Run today [January 13]. Dage Minors followed up his win in the Butterfield Front Street Mile men’s running club championship last night by finishing second in 32:27. Marcel Aubrey, who came runner-up in the Butterfield Mile, rounded out the podium in […]

The 2024 Butterfield Mile Race took place along Front Street, with with a large and enthusiastic crowd in attendance cheering on the runners. Dage Minors thrilled the hometown crowd by claiming the Running Club Championship men’s race, while Running Club Championship women’s race was won by Amy Piccolo. Adult Local Male Top Three Finishers 4:50.18 […]

Local golfers Oliver Betschart, Dylan Muso, Sa-Qui Robinson, Arman Newton, and Sienna Mosquera began to compete in the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship presented by Digicel Business BDA. Clark Sonnenberg, and Nicholas Lyman are the boy’s first round leaders with 1-under par’s 70. Betschart is leading the Bermuda golfers he is T34th after an opening round […]

The BF&M Bermuda 10K Run is underway in Devonshire this morning [Jan 13] — marking the second event in the 3-day Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — and you can tune in and watch the live video below. We will have the full results and a photo gallery after the event concludes, and in the […]

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre announced the launch of Relay For Life 2024, an “inspiring event dedicated to celebrating survivors, remembering those with cancer and those no longer with us, and fighting back by raising awareness and crucial funds to support access to cancer prevention, detection, treatment. A spokesperson said, “Registration is officially open, and […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 13th. On Saturday the MS Aurora cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Borealis and the Norwegian Getaway cruise ships will arrive, on Monday the Lady Keish oil products tanker is scheduled to arrive, and […]

Elan Daley and her No. 2/3 ranked Florida men’s and women’s swim teammates secured their first sweep of the New Year, downing SEC opponent South Carolina inside the O’Connell Center Natatorium. Daley and her women teammates secured their third SEC win of the season with a 175-82 win and improved to 6-1 on the season. […]

January 12 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,397.54, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, 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 ‘Active And […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A mother has given birth to twins in an ambulance in St David’s while on the way to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital today [January 12]. Tracell Anderson and her partner were on their way to hospital in the ambulance after the mother-to-be began experiencing contractions at their home in […]

Dage Minors became a Butterfield Front Street Mile three-time champion after winning the men’s running club championship tonight [January 12]. Minors, the pre-race favourite, finished in 4min 20.61sec to retain the title he claimed last year in 4:16.68. The 28-year-old secured his first title in 2018 in 4:33 to become the first Bermudian to win […]

Bermudian football player Leilanni Nesbeth has been drafted 10th in the National Women’s Soccer League [NWSL], selected by the Chicago Red Stars in the first round. CBS Sports reported, “FSU midfielder Leilanni Nesbeth is off to the Red Stars in a big rebuild year for the Chicago team under new ownership and a new coach […]

The Ministry of Public Works will be collecting Christmas Trees in the Western parishes tomorrow [Jan 13]. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda, just a friendly reminder that we’re collecting Christmas trees in the Western parishes tomorrow [Jan. 13]. If you live in Sandys, Southampton, Warwick, Paget and the Tee Street and Kent Avenue areas of […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 12] include contracts, public notification and notification of planning applications registered. PATI Department Of Child And Family Services Notice 2023 Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID GN0046/2024 Public Authorities / Department Child and Family Services Publication date 12 January, […]

Saturday, January 13 is expected to experience rain showers along with windy conditions, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F, and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset […]

Governor Rena Lalgie announced the appointment of Aura Cassidy as Magistrate with effect from 1 February 2024. Government House said, “This appointment follows an open and competitive recruitment process and a recommendation received from the Judicial and Legal Services Committee. The Governor said, “I am very pleased to announce Ms Cassidy’s appointment as Magistrate following […]

Seventy-five candy stripers were recognised for their commitment and service at the annual Candy Striper Award Ceremony held on Saturday [Jan 6] in the First Floor Conference Room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. A spokesperson said, “The candy striper service is one of the programs run by the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB]. Saturday’s […]

“It is concerning that Bermuda‘s prison system still lacks a secure forensic unit to hold and treat high risk, mentally ill violent/sexual offenders,” Opposition Senate Leader Robin Tucker said. Senator Tucker said, “While the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] has a secure unit, if a person has committed an offence against a member of staff, it […]

Yvette Brown, a social worker at the Department Corrections, earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for December. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, Premier David Burt congratulated Ms Yvette Brown, the December 2023 Public Service Excellence Awards [PSEA] winner. “Ms. Brown is recognized for her outstanding commitment, care, and compassion for her clients at the Westgate Correctional […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Gayle Lindsay has become one of the standout local women’s runners in recent years after several impressive performances and memorable victories. Lindsay, who is competing in the Chubb Half Bermuda Triangle Challenge this weekend, etched her name into the history books after claiming her first title in the Bermuda Half Marathon […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sean Trott is confident of improving upon his tenth-place finish in the BF&M 10K last year when he takes to the start line tomorrow [January 13]. Trott will be running competitively for the first time since representing Bermuda at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey in July, where he ran […]

The WhalesBermuda team has made the first identification of a humpback whale in 2024, with the sighting of a whale that had previously been seen in 2016. Andrew Stevenson said, “Saturday was finally a calm but overcast, chilly winter day. We spent ten hours on the water and found and identified one whale, a whale […]

Apollo and Athene have announced a partnership with top-ranked PGA Tour golfer Patrick Cantlay. A spokesperson said, “Apollo today announced a new partnership with top-ranked PGA Tour golfer Patrick Cantlay. Cantlay will serve as the first brand partner for Apollo, Athene and its ecosystem, as the firm looks to deliver its asset management and retirement […]

Playing the Somerset Cricket Club, the Somerset Trojans edged the Devonshire Cougars 1 – 0. After a scoreless first half, Jaz Ratteray Smith scored the lone goal of the game in the 75th minute to earn the Somerset Trojans their second league win of the season. Related Stories Football: NVCC, PHC & Boulevard Blazers Win […]