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In 2022, the Cahow Recovery Program produced a record number of 156 breeding pairs and 77 successfully fledged chicks, up from 143 pairs producing 71 chicks in 2021, and significantly up from the 18 pairs that produced 7 to 8 chicks annually back in the early 1960s. In providing an update, Jeremy Madeiros, Principle Terrestrial Conservation […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Watlington Waterworks Ltd. announced senior management changes. The full filing stated: “Lt. Col. Allan Rance retired as President and C.E.O. of Watlington Waterworks Limited at the end of 2022. A new senior management team to continue building a stronger company has been appointed effective January 1st […]

Christopher Perinchief — who was convicted of possession of ammunition without a licence — had his 12 year sentence reduced to 8.5 years following an appeal. The Court’s ruling said, “The Appellant in this case, Christopher Perinchief, pleaded guilty to possession of ammunition without a licence, contrary to section 3[1][a] of the Firearms Act 1973 […]

Teams that include Bermudian footballers Justin Donawa, Reggie Lambe, Knory Scott, and Reece Jones were in action overseas. Justin Donawa Justin Donawa and his Solihull Moors teammates went down to a 2 – 1 defeat against second-place Wrexham. Reggie Lambe Reggie Lambe and his Stowmarket Town FC teammates lost to Suffolk neighbors Felixstowe & Walton United 3 […]

A trip in November 2022 by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban to Trinidad and Tobago for the Caribbean ESG and Climate Financing Summit cost $0, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage, with the listing noting that the organisers of the summit covered the costs. The trip duration was listed as […]

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell, extended condolences on behalf of the Bermuda Government following the passing of Brazilian football legend Pelé. Minister Darrell said: “Pelé was a legend. He was one of the best footballers in the world, idolized by so many. Although his accomplished career was before my time, I, […]

New Year’s celebrations in Bermuda are never complete without the Gombeys, and they are out today [Jan 2] to welcome in 2023 in style, with multiple troupes traveling island-wide. You can view all of our coverage of Gombeys here and for over 100 videos of the Gombeys spanning the past decade visit here on Bernew.TV. Related Stories […]

Tuesday, January 3 is expected to see bright and sunny, 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 east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and sunset will be at […]

Motocross fans were thrilled over the holiday period with racing taking place in the east end. Allan Degraff Jr won the expert class holding off American Denver Rigsby, with Zano Tucker finishing third in the class. Ben Zoeller won the over 30 class, with Ronald Trott second and Bobby Lambe finishing third. Brazilian Kevyn De Pinho […]

A planning application for a condo hotel located at ’66 South Road, Warwick’ has been submitted. The planning application said, “Branded Condo Hotel and Retail Development including: 56 unit residential hotel with hotel guest facilities including restaurant, health club, pickleball/tennis courts, function rooms, main and plunge pool, events lawn, beach bar and beach shower and […]

The Paget Lions and PHC Zebras were victorious in the Shield and Friendship Trophy matches at the Somerset Cricket Club. Paget Lions are Shield Champions: Young Men Social Club 2 – Paget Lions 3 The Paget Lions edged Young Men Social Club 3 – 2 in a thriller in the Shield final. In the 22nd […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes said he could not have hoped for a better end to the year after claiming four podium finishes at the Daytona KartWeek in Florida at the weekend. The Bermudian, who competed in two classes at the four-day event, placed first in the Stock Shifter, second in the Stock Honda […]

Action resumed in the 2022/23 Harness Pony Racing Season at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with a full slate of racing taking place on New Year’s Day. In the 1:03&1 – 1:04&2 Time Bar Class saw Kamali Tucker in the bike of Inwood’s progress clock a winning time of 1:06 flat, also clocking […]

The Holiday Ball Doubles Tennis Tournament continued at the Coral Beach and Tennis Club. A B Division match needed a third set tie-breaker to decide a winner, John and Noel Johnston defeated Sebastian Pukk & Chase McCrimmon 7-6, 5-7, 10-4. B Division Doubles 7 5 10 John Johnston & Noel Johnston defeated 6 7 04 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack has teamed up with American motorsports brand Bison Track as he prepares for the new motorcycling campaign. The Bermudian, who will race in Bison apparel as a sponsored rider, plans to enter races in the North America Talent Cup [NATC] and the MotoAmerica STG Junior Cup next season. Cumbermack told […]

A motorcycle rider failed to stop for police then “lost control of his motorcycle and struck a wall in the opposite lane, before landing in nearby bushes” and “he was found to be in possession of a large knife” earlier today [Jan 1] in Sandys, the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:53pm on […]

Monday, January 2 is expected to see partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 93%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am […]

The talented team behind the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition is wishing the public a happy new year, using their artistic sand creations to create a a sandcastle as a way to ring in the new year in a Bermudian way. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below saying, “Happy New Year Everyone! Wishing all your […]

As we welcome in 2023, take a look back at the 10 most popular photos posted on Bernews Instagram page over the last year, with the photos in 2022′s top ten ‘most liked’ on Instagram including a baby born during Hurricane Fiona, the three babies born on Christmas day, the Ukrainian community’s support for their […]

Happy New Year! New that Bermuda celebrated the New Year; Sheelagh Cooper, Captain Alvin Harvey, Dr. Myra Virgil, Leon “Sparky” Place, and Linda Fox-Tailford earned King’s New Year Honours, and Dante Leverock earned the #1 spot in Concacaf’s ‘Best Goals of 2022 were some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional […]

The Corporation of St. George hosted their New Year’s Eve celebration last night [Dec 31] at King’s Square, ringing in 2023 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 Video: Onion Drops To […]

The Corporation of St. George hosted their New Year’s Eve celebration at King’s Square in St. George’s tonight [Dec 31], with the event featuring local entertainment and the dropping of the traditional Bermuda Onion to welcome in the New Year. Related Stories Five Videos: New Year’s Festivities In St George’s Live Video Replay: New Year’s Eve Celebrations […]

[Updating] People are starting to gather in St George’s where the Corporation of St. George is hosting a New Year’s Eve event this evening [Dec 31] with music playing, vendors on scene and the Bermuda Onion raised and ready to drop at midnight to celebrate the start of 2023. We will have a few updates […]

Sunday, January 1 is expected to see a bright start, cloud increasing with showers overnight, 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 SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am […]

The Holiday Ball Doubles Tennis Tournament got underway at the Coral Beach and Tennis Club. A Division Doubles 6 6 Daniel Marshall & Luke Stirling defeated 3 2 Annabelle Walter & William Everett 6 6 Neal Towlson & Wesley Montgomery defeated 1 0 John Johnston & Noel Johnston B Division Doubles 2 6 7 Tristan […]

During December 2022, Bernews posted over 150 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included the police confirmation of man’s death from a shooting, King Charles III’s Christmas speech, police confirmation of a shooting in Tribe Road 5 area, Christmas […]

The  Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to reports of a fire in the area of the Pembroke Dump, with traffic diversions in place as they battled the blaze, which is now under control as of this morning. A spokesperson said  “At 11.29hrs [11:29pm] a call was received via 911 reporting a fire near […]

The spectacular bicycle kick goal by Bermuda’s Dante Leverock has earned the #1 spot in Concacaf’s ‘Best Goals of 2022.’ Leverock — who scored the acrobatic goal against Guyana in June 2022 — has now earned a hat-trick of major accolades for the goal, as it was previously featured by ESPN as one of the […]

In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the Flatts Inlet, south shore of Bermuda, visitors pulling […]

Step on board for a virtual journey, with a photo gallery featuring the many boats that navigate Bermuda’s beautiful waters. This 20-minute virtual show from Bernews is relaxing and scenic; showcasing sailboats, cruise ships, yachts, superyachts, speedboats and more, set to soft music and the sounds of the sea. With its calming visuals and sounds, […]

Bermuda sailors concluded competing in the 2022 Tuuci Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta in Florida. A total of 215 sailors were back on the water competing in the Optimist Fleet, with one final race sailed on the last day taking the series to ten races. Trystan Hocking finished as the top Bermuda sailor in the […]

Scott Barnes continued competing in the Daytona Kart Week racing in Florida. The day was full of drama, with a crash and a fire that halted racing for a while. When racing did resume, Barnes competed in two classes and finished on the podium twice on the day. The Bermudian driver placed second in the Stock […]