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The nine Bermuda sailors were back on the water as the 58° Semana Internacional del Yachting Regatta continued in Argentina Trystan Hocking continues to lead the Bermuda fleet as he is in 55th with 70 points, Shiloh Cruickshank is 68th with 88 points, while Oliver Soares is 83rd with 98 points. Rory Savage is 90th […]

The Cayman Arts Festival will feature a production called ‘Sold,’ telling the story of Bermudian Mary Prince on Sunday, February 26. The Cayman Arts Festival website said, “Every so often there is a piece that touches the soul. ‘Sold’ is one such show.” – Music Theatre Review. One woman’s journey to overcome the brutality of enslavement […]

Clarien Bank has been applauded for its donation to a local charity which delivers hundreds of freshly-cooked, nourishing meals. A generous sum was collected for Meals on Wheels through Clarien’s 2022 Holiday GiveBack Campaign, which ran between November 25th and December 31st. Clarien employees, customers and the wider community were encouraged to celebrate the season […]

Brookfield Reinsurance and Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd announced “they have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Brookfield Reinsurance will acquire Argo in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion.” Sachin Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Reinsurance, said, “The acquisition of Argo represents another milestone in the continued expansion of our insurance […]

There will be a single lane closure on the Swing Bridge from Thursday to Monday due to an inspection of the road surface. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that an inspection of the road surface at Swing Bridge will commence on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 and […]

The Bermuda National Trust’s [BNT] Plant & Bake Sale is “set to go ahead rain or shine” this Saturday [Feb 11] from 8.30am to noon at BNT headquarters at Waterville on Pomander Road in Paget. “We invite everyone to Waterville this Saturday to choose from a fabulous selection of plants, from bedding annuals to unusual trees […]

The Corona League Cup draw was hosted inside the BAA Club House. The League Cup will get underway this week at the BAA Field, with a doubleheader on Friday night, and a single match on Saturday. Corona League Cup League Round Friday February 10th, 2023 7:00pm FC Rhino vs Tuff Dogs 9:00pm Robin Hood vs Royal […]

AXA XL has published its new three-year sustainability strategy, “Roots of resilience” setting itself 23 ambitious targets to be met by 2026 or before. A spokesperson said, “AXA XL, a division of AXA, is leveraging its global position and reach to advance sustainability across the dozens of industries and countries it impacts daily. “Putting nature […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Valentine’s Day theme, with a pink rose and Bermuda flag themed heart-shaped chocolates. 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 […]

Sanaa Rae Morris and her Howard University women’s track & field teammates competed at the Doc Hale VT Elite, hosted by Virginia Tech. Morris clocked a personal best time of 57.83 finishing 26th in the women’s 400m.

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 7] include boards appointments and notification of planning applications registered. Board Public Service Vehicles Licensing Board Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0167/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 07 February 2023 The Minister of Transport is pleased to make the […]

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:

Wednesday, February 8 is expected to see a few partly cloudy spells, 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 NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at 7.08am and sunset will […]

Raishun Burch competed in the Peelbergen Indoor International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. Burch — riding Locinthe in the 1.05m Special in two phases class — clocked a clear round first phase time of 38.58, before clocking a second phase clear round time of 36.57.

The City of Hamilton employs five Parking Enforcement Officers to “ensure equal parking and vehicular access opportunities” and “those receiving parking tickets are reminded to pay their fines in a timely fashion.” A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton employs five Parking Enforcement Officers to assist the existing Traffic Wardens with their daily duties. This […]

“One of the leaders of a generation of social justice champions,” said Premier David Burt today in extending condolences to the family of the late Arthur Hodgson, a former Minister in the first Progressive Labour Party Government. “Mr. Hodgson was an outstanding scholar and served at the vanguard of the earliest days of Party politics […]

The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the final travelling team for the 2023 ICC Americas T20 Sub-Regional Qualifier Argentina from February 25 – March 5, 2023. Front row [L-R]: Sinclair Smith, Delray Rawlins, Tre Manders, Zeko Burgess; Middle row [L-R]: Courtney Trott, Matthew Watson, Jacob Albertze, Derrick Brangman, Kamau Leverock, Malachi Jones, Jabari Darrell, […]

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will be hosting the 11th edition of the Charman Prize — with a theme of ‘The Local Seen – Bermuda, and Bermudians in the Modern World’ — which offers total prize monies of $18,000. A spokesperson said, “Now in its 11th edition, the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is pleased to […]

The UK Government “did intervene to prevent Bermuda from legalising cannabis, so they have no problem with intervening, but they did not intervene on the human rights issue of same-sex marriage, which was such a disappointment,” British MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle said. Speaking during a recent session in British Parliament, Labour/Co-operative MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle said, “I thank […]

Ascot’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of Jonathan Zaffino as Group President & Chief Executive Officer [CEO], following the retirement of Andrew Brooks. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Zaffino will also join the Board of Directors. Mr. Brooks has agreed to continue to serve as a Director on Ascot’s Board. Currently Group President at Ascot, Mr. […]

Masterworks Museum will be hosting a celebratory exhibition of the work of Al Seymour Sr, noting that it will be a celebration of his 90th birthday and “his long path as an artist.” A spokesperson said, “Opening next at the Masterworks Museum is a celebratory exhibition of the work of Al Seymour Sr. Commemorating his […]

Traxys, a leading global physical trader and merchant in metals and natural resources, announced a change of ownership. A spokesperson said, “Traxys’ management, together with Optiver, a global market maker, CoLift, an investment firm, and an investor group active in mining and natural resources led by Regent Mercantile Holdings Limited and LOM Financial Group, will […]