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Four named in New Year’s Honours List

January 2, 2024

Four Bermudians have been recognised for their contributions to the island on the King’s 2024 New Year’s Honours List.
Kimberley Durrant, the director of the London Office, was honoured for public ser…

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Former Horizon employee seeks enforcement of judgment

January 2, 2024

A former employee of Horizon Communications has filed papers with the Supreme Court for enforcement of a tribunal judgment on the company to pay outstanding wages.
Ross Barkwell was terminated from Ho…

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Pioneering nurse Edna Jones celebrates 100th birthday

January 2, 2024

Edna Mae Jones does not consider herself a history-maker. But that’s exactly what she is.
In 1947, she was awarded a scholarship to train as a nurse in Britain. The scholarship, established by the Bri…

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Olde Towne celebrates new year in style

January 2, 2024

The Olde Towne rung in the new year in true Bermudian style, with thousands gathering in St George to celebrate the dawn of 2024.
King’s Square, already brightly illuminated for the holiday season, be…

St David’s overcome ten-man Colts to clinch First Division Shield

January 2, 2024

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James Pace scored a brace as St David’s Warriors were crowned First Division Shield champions with victory over ten-man Devonshire Colts at Wellington Ova…

Father and son add to exhilarating Trophy Series finale

January 2, 2024

Flying dirt, pungent fumes of high octane racing fuel and the distinctive sound of high powered engines filled the air at Southside Raceway yesterday, as the New Year’s Day Trophy Racing Series reache…

Ten-man Cougars go into new year as top dogs

January 2, 2024

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Devonshire Cougars moved to the top of the Premier Division at the halfway point of the season after fighting back from two goals down to beat Dandy Town…

Father and son duo among those crowned champions in exhilarating motocross finale

January 1, 2024

Flying dirt, pungent fumes of high octane racing fuel and the distinctive sound of high powered engines filled the air at Southside Raceway yesterday, as the New Year’s Day Trophy Racing Series reache…

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Minister Hayward On Paid Leave Entitlement

January 1, 2024

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said he ”would like to take this opportunity to bring clarity to the paid leave entitlement for personal service employees who receive commission and employees who receive gratuities and services charges in accordance with the Employment [Minimum Hourly Wage] Order 2023.” Minister Hayward said, “The Employment [Minimum Hourly Wage] […]

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Francis Patton Wins People’s Choice Award

January 1, 2024

Skyport announced that the People’s Choice Award winner of the Christmas Carol-off – which was decided by a vote on Instagram — is Francis Patton Primary School, which will received $1200. In a post on social media, Skyport said, “The People’s Choice Award Winners are: Francis Patton Primary School. $1200 goes to them to aid of growing […]

PHC dedicate Friendship Trophy triumph to captain Marco Warren

January 1, 2024

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PHC Zebras paid a heart-warming tribute to late captain Marco Warren after edging Somerset Trojans to retain the Friendship Trophy in an entertaining final at Well…

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Police: Ajahni Lema-Bascome Located

January 1, 2024

The police confirmed that Ajahni Lema-Bascome — a 16-year-old who was first reported missing back in November 2023 — has been located safe and well. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to inform the public that Ajahni Lema-Bascome has been located safe and well.” Related Stories Ajahni Lema Bascome Seen In Pembroke […]

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 2

January 1, 2024

Tuesday, January 2 is expected to see early sunny periods with rain showers developing in the afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be […]

St David’s overcome ten-man Colts to clinch Friendship Shield

January 1, 2024

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James Pace scored a brace as St David’s Warriors were crowned Friendship Shield champions with victory over ten-man Devonshire Colts at Wellington Oval ye…

Guy Carpenter: responsive January renewals market

January 1, 2024

The reinsurance community has rung in the new year with a responsive market for January 1 renewals, after an estimated 2023 increase in traditional capital of 12 per cent, an analysis by Guy Carpenter…

Richard Sammons joins Gallagher Re this month

January 1, 2024

A top broker based in Bermuda will assume a senior specialty leadership position at a global reinsurance broker, leading a specialty aerospace unit.
Gallagher Re said that Richard Sammons is joining i…

Burrows Lightbourn ‘bullish’ about Bermuda

January 1, 2024

Liquor store sales fell 36.8 per cent between March and July, according to the latest retail sales index figures, but drinks distributor Burrows
Lightbourn is doing just fine.
“Business has been very…

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Photos, Video & 360: New Year’s In St. George’s

January 1, 2024

The Corporation of St. George hosted their New Year’s Eve celebration last night [Dec 31] at King’s Square, ringing in 2024 with music, local entertainment, and the traditional dropping of the Bermuda Onion at midnight. You can view photos from the event below, and all our coverage of New Year’s Eve here. Related Stories Photos & 360: New […]

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Devonshire Cougars, Southampton Rangers Win

January 1, 2024

Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with the Devonshire Cougars and Southampton Rangers both earning wins. Premier Division Dandy Town Hornets 2 Devonshire Cougars 3 The Devonshire Cougars will be the league leaders when the second half of the season gets underway following their 3 – 2 […]

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Slideshow: 2023 Bermuda Good News Covers

January 1, 2024

As a reminder of the many good news stories that the island produced throughout 2023, the slideshow below highlights Bernews’ good news video covers from the past year, with stories including sports, community activities, charitable work, and much more. From major achievements in fields such as as academics and entertainment, to Bermudian athletes winning major […]

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Bermuda Sailors Conclude 2023 Orange Bowl

January 1, 2024

The TUUCI Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta came to an end in Florida, with four more races were sailed in the Optimist Fleet taking the series to twelve races. Evan Davis led the Bermuda fleet, with 332 net points finishing in 93rd place. Aiden Mahoney finished in 145th with 512 net points, while Calypso Coulter […]

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Morning Newsflash & Weekend Reports, Photos

January 1, 2024

This past weekend saw the island celebrate the start of a New Year, St. David’s County Cricket Club celebrating LeiLanni Nesbeth and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: New Year’s Eve Drops Around The World Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For December 2023 […]

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June 2023: Mother Nature wreaks havoc

January 1, 2024

Downpours caused cancellations to traditional summer events in June and were blamed for potholes, which in turn were said to have caused damage to taxis.
By the fifth of the month, the island had reco…

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July 2023: Rethink forced on primary school closures

January 1, 2024

David Burt revealed that the Government would re-evaluate the scoring process that was used to determine which primary schools should close as part of its education reform plans.
The Premier, along wi…

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August 2023: Changing faces in the OBA

January 1, 2024

August brought about a change in the political landscape after Cole Simons, the Leader of the Opposition, announced his retirement from public life.
The veteran MP, 71, who had represented Smith’s Sou…

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September 2023: Cyberattack strikes at ‘very heart’ of government

January 1, 2024

The reverberations from a crippling cyberattack that struck at the “very heart of public services” in Bermuda in mid-September were still being felt as 2023 drew to a close.
The hackers infiltrated th…

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October 2023: Sun shines on Just A Farmer

January 1, 2024

A dispute over a chicken coop made headlines after a farmer was warned by the Government that his lease would be terminated.
Malachi Symonds had leased and cleared a government-owned plot of land acro…

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Dec 2023: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos

January 1, 2024

During December 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included Christmas Day babies, Christmas at Elbow Beach, Pixie Dust Daddy Daughter Ball, holiday spirit at the airport, young singers at ‘Great Christmas Carol-Off, BPS seeking assistance to locate missing teens, Somerset bridge and a scenic road over a bridge. #1 […]

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2023 Talking Points: Clearing the Air at Belco

January 1, 2024

Belco’s neighbours have suffered soot emissions from the Pembroke plant for decades, and while the North Power Station was supposed to bring cleaner electricity generation, the pollution continued. Th…

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Triangle Event Aims To Be Environmentally Friendly

January 1, 2024

The 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge said they are “turning over a new leaf and doing our part to go green with support from our Official Sustainability Partner, Aspen Bermuda Limited, alongside Keep Bermuda Beautiful and the Bermuda Zoological Society.” The official programme stated, “All of us are feeling and seeing the effects of a changing […]

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2023 Talking Points: A toast to those we have lost

January 1, 2024

From politics and activism to trade unionism and the football pitch, Bermuda mourned prominent community figures in 2023.
The island also bid farewell to several of its notable journalists.

• Arth…

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2023 Talking Points: Fairmont Southampton SDO

January 1, 2024

Tourism, hospitality and construction workers may have started the year with “the deal has been done” ringing in their ears as they looked towards the much anticipated revival of the Fairmont Southamp…

Howard University swimming team in Bermuda

January 1, 2024

Swimmers from Howard University, the only all-Black collegiate swimming and diving team the United States, are in Bermuda for a training camp at the National Sports Centre’s aquatics and fitness facil…

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Man who crashed into wall banned from roads

January 1, 2024

A drink-driver who crashed his bike into a wall in Smith’s has been banned from the road for 18 months.
Kendall Thompson, 57, admitted riding his bike while impaired by alcohol when he appeared in Ma…

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Police stop drink-driver on Christmas Eve

January 1, 2024

A man was caught drink-driving in Hamilton minutes before Christmas Day, Magistrates’ Court heard yesterday.
Vivian Hunter, 54, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared in court.
The court was t…

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Three men banned from roads for impaired driving

January 1, 2024

Police arrested three men for impaired driving in Hamilton within 24 hours, Magistrates’ Court heard yesterday.
Julio Lopez Naranjo, 37, David Barnett, 38, and Michael Banquilar, 35, all admitted rid…

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Promising new treatment for a common health problem

January 1, 2024

A high-tech solution to a vexing health issue that can bring misery to seniors in particular has been rolled out by a local medical clinic.
The Brown-Darrel Clinic in Smith’s, which introduced the ele…

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Weather Forecast For Monday January 1

December 31, 2023

Monday January 1 is expected to see sunshine and clouds mixed, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will be […]

Bankruptcy court sets Vesttoo pre-trial hearing dates

December 31, 2023

Scheduled pre-trial hearings for the Vesttoo bankruptcy begin the morning of January 16, in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
The court allowed creditors of the Israeli insurtech t…

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New Year’s Eve Drops Around The World

December 31, 2023

When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, all over the world unique objects will drop to celebrate the start of a new year. In New York, at 11.59 pm, a dazzling ball will descend a specially designed flagpole in Times Square in front of a crowd of tens of thousands and millions watching […]

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Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Schedule

December 31, 2023

The 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge’s schedule has been released and is set to take place from Friday, January 12 through to Sunday, January 14, 2024, with hundreds of runners to take part in the popular annual event. The schedule follows below. Related Stories Triangle Challenge: Butterfield Mile Trials Results Kastor To Speak At Bermuda Triangle […]

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Devonshire Cougars come from two goals down with ten men to beat Dandy Town

December 31, 2023

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Devonshire Cougars moved to the top of the Premier League table at the halfway point of the season after fighting back from two goals down with just ten…

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Video: Sunday Dec 31st “Good News” Spotlight

December 31, 2023

News that Christmas was celebrated across the island, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club provided a Christmas dinner to the Bermuda Police Service and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, and Minister Tinée Furbert commended third sector organizations for their “dedication to people in need” were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. […]

Business 2023: the bottom line

December 31, 2023

Bermuda has emerged from a difficult year, after global issues and domestic troubles combined to present a series of business challenges that will bleed into the new year.
The mature and developing ma…

World Business 2023: From AI and inflation to Musk and Swift

December 31, 2023

The tide turned against inflation.
Artificial intelligence went mainstream — for good or ill.
Labour unions capitalised on their growing might to win more generous pay and benefits.
Elon Musk renamed …

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January 2023: Gaming looks as far away as ever

December 31, 2023

It had been heralded by the Government as one of the four cornerstone industries that would help create jobs and kick-start the economy.
But Lady Luck was certainly not smiling down on the island’s fl…

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February 2023: Cole’s gaffe steals the show

December 31, 2023

The Government announced plans to revitalise Morgan’s Point and reform the island’s payroll tax system in its annual budget.
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, announced in the Budget St…

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March 2023: Pig’s Field reopening a victory for community

December 31, 2023

Funding of the Bermuda Gaming Commission, the health of hospital finances as well as the health of those around Belco dominated the headlines in March.
At the start the month, it was revealed that the…