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Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington Seahawks teammates have won the 2023 Colonial Athletic Association Men’s Tennis Championship, with Mallory winning the last match to clinch the title for his team. The UNCW Sports website said, “No. 1 seed UNCW won the doubles point and added three singles victories to defeat No. 3 Elon, 4-1, […]

The Bermuda International Invitational Race Week 2023 got underway in the Great Sound. The IOD Series A results are provisional, as there is a protest in race 2 that needs to be heard between Sandy Yellott [Nantucket Yacht Club] versus Peter Barrett/Christopher Gould [Nantucket IOD Fleet]. However with the provisional results, Henry Arnold from Great […]

The Ducking Stool reenactments will return in St George’s, with a spokesperson noting “this event is an integral part of the town’s ongoing efforts to preserve its colonial heritage and offer visitors an authentic glimpse into its past.” A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s is thrilled to invite visitors to explore the unique […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Mandy Shailer will once again be helping ensure the ever-popular Convex End-to-End runs as smoothly and safely as possible on Saturday [May 6]. Ms Shailer, the Bermuda End-to-End deputy chair and safety officer, has spent the past decade organising the road marshal volunteers for the annual charity event, which involves thousands […]

“Today, I am pleased to recognise International Workers Day and take this opportunity to inform the public of the newly created Department of Labour, which will replace the current Labour Relations Section of the Ministry of Economy and Labour,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Minister Hayward said, “Celebrated on the 1st of […]

The Ministry of Public Works advises that household waste collection “will follow a roll-over schedule due to the public holiday in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III on Monday, May 8th.” A Government spokesperson said, “On roll-over weeks, waste collection days move over by one day resulting in waste usually collected on Monday […]

“How can Premier David Burt defend Education Minister Diallo Rabain for his comments—even if they were from last year,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said, adding that “again, the One Bermuda Alliance is calling for him to resign.” Ms. Jackson — the Shadow Minister of Education — said, “How can Premier David Burt defend Education Minister Diallo […]

[Written by Carla Seely] When you die, what happens to the money in your pension? Anyone who knows me will know one subject I skirt around and immensely dislike talking about is death. I don’t even like using the word – it’s just so final. For me personally, I’m not sure whether I’m afraid of […]

The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] is launching their “We built this island campaign’ emphasizing every worker’s contribution to service on our island” noting that “unions must take responsibility to ensure that workers in today’s new world of work are afforded the opportunity of a BTUC General Secretary Kevin Grant said, “The International Labour Organization […]

The community meeting on primary education reform “was an uplifting and productive success” and “desired outcomes included multiple calls for a temporary pause in aspects of education reform, a change in leadership, and civil disobedience.” The group had previously said they are “deeply disturbed to learn of comments made”, and St George’s Preparatory School PTA […]

A new FoodHub location in St. George’s is getting set to open soon. Kristina Burrows said, “A milestone was reached in the St. Georges Town Square as a new restaurant sign was installed; Pub & Restaurant was chosen as a nod to the past and present.” A spokesperson said, “The upstairs dining options include Alexander’s […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Robin Horsfield suffered misfortune in the elite men’s cross-country race at the Pan American Mountain Bike Championships in Mines Gerais, Brazil, yesterday [April 30]. Horsfied, who finished 62nd in the elite men’s short-course track event last week, experienced a mechanical issue with his chain early on in the race leading to […]

[Written by Kim Swan & Jayson Jackson] Playing host to iconic sports celebrities over the past few days has brought home how significant Port Royal Golf Course is to showcase Bermuda at its best; we often take for granted what a magnificent asset this government-owned golf course truly is for our island home. It is […]

The Squid Pro Quo swimming event was held over the weekend, including three separate swims, with dozens of people taking part, including some international visitors. Friday evening saw a one mile swim starting and finishing at Grotto Bay Beach. Saturday included two events: a morning 5K swim starting and finishing at Shark Hole in Harrington […]

The Progressive Labour Party said they “recognize the significance of International Workers’ Day within the global trade union movement and the fight for the advancement of workers’ rights.” A spokesperson said, “International Workers’ Day, sometimes referred to as May Day, originated from a walkout of over 300,000 workers on May 1, 1886 for fight for the […]

As the United Kingdom gets set to crown its new King in a coronation taking place on May 6, take a look at Bermuda’s participants at past British coronations. 1902 King Edward VII Coronation Contingent BMA Sergeant A.C. Lamb Sergeant Walter Henry Thompson Bombadier George Nathaniel Corbin Gunner John Henry Tacklyn Gunner J. Lightbourne Gunner […]

The YAO Baseball season continued at the YAO Ball Park in St. George’s. Cal Ripken Division [Ages 10-12] Red Sox 12 Mets 11 The Red Sox came back from behind with 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning. The Sox were powered at the plate by Tucker Champion and Preston Halpin who combined […]

The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the new LED initiative, and the “distribution of 150,000 LED light bulbs will begin with the most vulnerable: seniors and low-income households.” A Government spokesperson said, “Through the Department of Energy, the Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to launch the new LED initiative, announced in July 2022 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian winger Luke Robinson has helped Whitehawk FC win promotion after they defeated Hythe Town 1-0 in the Isthmian League South East Division play-off final yesterday [April 29]. Robinson, who signed for the East Sussex side in December, was an unused substitute. Whitehawk reached the play-offs after finishing second in the […]

May is Foster Care Month and the Department of Child and Family Services is “urging more residents who are able to consider becoming foster parents.” “Currently, there are 50 children in foster care and the Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert stressed the importance of providing support for our young people in need, […]

During April 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included Bermuda’s image from space 14 years ago; Kahzi Sealey & Jake Brislane winning Carifta medals; Na’imah Astwood’s appointment as Deputy Commissioner of Police; MY Barbara leaving Hamilton; Natasha Scotland Courcy’s appointment as CEO; the Future Leaders announcement of new assistant directors; the […]

Monday, May 1 is expected to be windy with showers and thunderstorms, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 6:32am and sunset will […]

The Bermuda Netball Association seasons have all ended, with the BNA noting that “this was a challenging season for all involved due to the issues with venues, but with the assistance of The Bermuda College, CedarBridge Academy, and Whitney Middle School the BNA was able to complete the season.” A spokesperson said, “In the Senior […]

Bermuda’s Quinton Sherlock Jr. has made a major step in establishing himself as an international elite golf instructor. For the past year and a half, he has been studying under David Leadbetter and his top instructors. Sherlock has visited the Golfzon Leadbetter world headquarters in Orlando, Florida twice during the process, learning directly from Leadbetter […]