Bermuda News Updates

Four Bermuda players and their Thomas College Men’s Soccer teammates matched up against the University of New England Nor’easters, playing to to a 1-1 draw. Cody Robinson, Isaiah Francis, Tre Burgess, and Joshua Joseph all played in the match, with the Thomas College goal coming from Joseph. The University of New England started the game […]

The 2024 Paralympic Games continue in Paris, with Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade representing Bermuda on the world stage. Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has concluded competing, finishing in a very impressive fourth place position in boccia. Jessica Lewis will serve as the island’s final competitor, taking part in the T53 100 and 400 metres, with the sprinter set […]

Member companies of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] recorded a strong 18% year-over-year increase in premium written in 2023. A spokesperson said, “ABIR’s global underwriting report, released today, comprises data from 25 of 31 member re/insurers for the calendar year 2023. The Group generated gross written premium of over $171 billion, up […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis said she is raring to go for her T53 100 metres final at the iconic Stade de France in the Paralympic Games in Paris tomorrow [September 4] as she sets her sights on breaking the 15-second barrier. Lewis, whose personal best is 16.12, believes she is in the best […]

Southlands Park in Warwick was bursting with vibrant energy this weekend as a lively crowd of people gathered to celebrate at the Jab J’Ouvert event early in the morning. Paint, music, and dancing filled the air as attendees enjoyed the festivities. Related Stories Photos & Video: TMQ Jazz Event At Victoria Park Photos/Video: Summer Sunday […]

Antonio Pierce will start his first National Football League [NFL] season as a head coach when his Las Vegas Raiders team face AFC West rival, the Los Angeles Charges on Sunday [September 8]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, is a former linebacker for the New York Giants, who he helped win the Super […]

The Dudley Eve Cup Competition continued at the Devonshire Recreation Club with a double header which produced a total of five goals. Group C: Devonshire Cougars 2 Devonshire Colts 1 The battle of Devonshire was won by the Cougars at the Devonshire Recreation Club. The Devonshire Cougars took the lead in the 34th minute with […]

A trip in August 2024 by Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell to Paris cost $6,792.59, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from August 3, 2024 – August 8, 2024, and the web page listing said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Senator […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of INPEX Insurance, Ltd. [IIL] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect IIL’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well […]

Following the conclusion of the 2024 Series at Lord’s in St. David’s, the Eastern County held the 2025 draw, with the host and Champions Bailey’s Bay set to face Flatt’s Victoria first up, Cleveland County play the Cup Holders in the second round, and St David’s Cricket Club will play the third and final round. […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island earned a 2-0 win at home to Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship on Saturday [August 31]. Goals from Stephen Turnbull in the 71st minute and substitute JJ Williams in the 90th minute handed Rhode Island their eighth victory of the season. Smith, a former Bermuda and New England Revolution winger, […]

Rockal Evans has qualified for the finals of the America’s Cup E Series, which will be held in Barcelona later this month. Evans won this week’s qualifier after competing in over 800 races, including 300 hours of play time, in eight weeks. The grand final kicks off in Barcelona on September 28th. The eight finalists, […]

The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] marked its 50th Anniversary in style with a weekend of racing. A spokesperson said, “The 50th Anniversary Omnium, a three-stage cycling event, attracted riders of all ages and abilities, offering a fantastic showcase of Bermuda’s vibrant cycling community. “The Omnium consisted of three unique races: a Hill Climb in St. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boccia coaches Troy Farnsworth and Larry Hunt believe Yushae DeSilva-Andrade’s heroic performances at the Paralympic Games in Paris could ignite a spark in the island’s next generation of para-athletes. DeSilva-Andrade, competing in the women’s BC1 division, came heartbreakingly close to securing a medal, finishing fourth after a nail-biting 3-2 tie-break […]

Police have arrested three men as part of Operation Athelstan, an “operational response to the firearm incident that occurred on August 24,” with an 18-year-old male “arrested in connection with the firearm incident” and two other men “arrested on suspicion of possession of controlled drugs and drug equipment.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:00pm on […]

During August, Bernews posted over 100 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 Saildrone Explorers showing waves from Hurricane Ernesto, Bakery Lane and Bernard’s Park flooding after the storm, a look at different weather conditions as the hurricane […]

Bermuda winger Zeiko Lewis scored his first goal for Union Omaha in their penalty shoot-out defeat away to Forward Madison in the group stage of the Jägermeister Cup last Thursday [August 29]. Lewis fired home a half-volley in the 29th minute to pull a goal back for his side and make it 2-1. The match […]

The police are continuing their appeal for the public’s assistance in locating 70-year-old Janet Niklaus, and are asking businesses and residents across the island to please check their properties and CCTV cameras for any signs of Ms Niklaus. A police spokesperson said, “The search for 70 year old Janet Niklaus, this morning enters its third day. While we […]