Bermuda News Updates

The Governor announced the appointment of Narinder Hargun to the Bermuda Court of Appeal. A statement from Government House said, “The Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, has announced the appointment of Mr Narinder Hargun as a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of Bermuda with effect from 1 January 2025.” The Governor said, “Mr […]

[Opinion column written by Rev. Dr. Emily Gail Dill] We stand at a defining moment in Bermuda’s journey, and it is time to speak truth to power. Not just in the by-election for Constituency 36, Sandys North, but when the next election is called. Our PLP government, with tireless effort and unyielding commitment, has worked […]

Dame Flora Duffy said she is excited to test herself in her first outing in the T100 Triathlon World Tour for two years. The five-time Olympian will compete in the fifth leg of the eight-race series in Ibiza, Spain, on Saturday [September 28]. “Excited to get back to some T100 Triathlon racing this weekend in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Zydon Lightbourne Furbert, the Bermuda Under-14 national team winger, showcased his exceptional eye for goal during the recent Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Under-14 Challenge Series qualifiers in Trinidad and Tobago. Lightbourne Furbert played a pivotal role in helping his team finish runners-up in the regional tournament, narrowly losing to Barbados on […]

The Bermuda women’s national hockey team earned their first point of the Women’s Pan American Challenge after drawing 1-1 with Guyana at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 24]. Sarah Klautky gave Guyana the lead in the tenth minute before Georgia Harris equalised for Bermuda on the half-hour mark. In the night’s earlier match, Brazil […]

A Dudley Eve group A double header took place at the Devonshire Recreation Club, with 7 goals in total scored. Wolves 4 Dandy Town Hornets 3 In a thrilling Group A opener, the Wolves rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Dandy Town Hornets by a score of 4-3. David Jones netted a brace […]

The Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club [HPWC] is hosting its first Holiday Gala on December 15, 2024 at Grotto Bay Beach Resort. A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club is thrilled to announce our first-ever Holiday Gala, and we would love for you to join us. Event Details: Date: December 15, 2024 Time: 6pm Venue: […]

Essent Group Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Essent Guaranty, Inc., has obtained $363.4 million of fully collateralized excess of loss reinsurance coverage on mortgage insurance policies written in July 2023 through July 2024 from Radnor Re 2024-1 Ltd., a newly formed Bermuda special purpose insurer. A spokesperson said, “Radnor Re 2024-1 Ltd. is not […]

Kenny Leseur shot a 54-hole total of four-under 209 to finish second among the competitors at the Purdue Fall individual. Leseur earned runner-up honors at the Purdue Fall individual as a field of 36 golfers gathered on the Ackerman-Allen Golf Course while the Purdue Fall invitational was contested on Purdue’s other course. Leseur had a […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] said that “it has been ruled that North Village CC used an ineligible player during the Dudley Eve match on Sunday, September 15, 2024.” A spokesperson said, “In this regard, North Village CC has been adjudged to have breached the BFA Disciplinary Code Article 39: Ineligible Players under Sanctions against […]

AM Best affirmed Sura Re Ltd.’s B++ [Good] Financial Strength Rating and “bbb” [Good] Credit Rating, with a stable outlook, citing its strong balance sheet and adequate performance. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” [Good] […]

Commercial bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw Too Legit To Split defeat ​Bailey’s Bay Strikers 4 – 0, the Pin Heads defeat ​​Butt & Vallis 3 – 1, while Strike Force defeated the ​​Secret Weapons 3 – 1​, and the Spare Parts defeated ​​Who Gives A Split 3 – 1. ​ Men’s High […]

The Bermuda Football Association has announced their annual general congress will take place on Thursday, September 26th at the Bermuda College beginning at 6:00 p.m. Positions up for elections include Mark Wade as the president, he is running unopposed, and Crenstant Williams is also running unopposed for the second vice president’s position. Then four executive […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an adorable emoji hugging a heart shaped pink Bermuda flag. 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 Instagram story. You can […]

September 24 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,508.81, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 23 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 20 […]

ZipX and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] have joined forces to provide Bermudian small business owners and local entrepreneurs with a discount on their shipping costs. A spokesperson said, “Starting September 24th, BEDC-registered businesses are eligible for a discount on ZipX shipping services when they sign up for a free ZipX membership.” Kevin Smith, […]

Nathan Trott and his Copenhagen teammates defeated AAB 2 – 0 at home in Superliga actions. After a scoreless first half, Copenhagen took the lead in the 63rd minute with Magnus Mattsson scoring, and then in the 72nd minute Mohamed Elyounoussi doubled the lead. The result moved FC Copenhagen to 4th place in the standings […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 24] include public notification. Ministers And Responsibalities Assigned 16 September 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0876/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 24 September, 2024 Ministers’ and Responsibalities assigned – 16 September 2024 [003] [PDF] The official notices above have […]

“Given the news of possible strike action by approximately 45,000 port workers on the east coast of the US, the Ministry of National Security wishes to assure the public that proactive measures are being taken to mitigate any potential impact on Bermuda’s supply chain,” the Government said today. Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, “We […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has announced the Athene T20 Senior Men’s Premier and First Division Leagues weekly award winners. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is pleased to announce the full list of weekly Most Runs and Most Wickets winners during the recently concluded Athene T20 Senior Men’s Premier and First Division Leagues of 2024. […]

[Written by Dale Butler] The fifth Pastoral-Parishioners’ Anniversary took place on the grounds of the Christ Anglican Church, Devonshire, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 6.00pm with a very appetizing dinner by Kenny’s Kitchen and water donated by John Barritt & Son Limited; an exceptional night of entertainment followed. The tent, lighting, and stage backdrop […]

Olympian and Somersfield Academy alumnus Tyler Smith will present awards at the 2024 Somersfield Fun Run and Walk, a community fitness event benefiting the school’s Bursary Fund. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy alumnus and Olympian Tyler Smith will be presenting awards at this year’s Somersfield Fun Run and Walk. Smith graduated from the school’s International Baccalaureate […]

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Carl Neblett] Life in Bermuda has become increasingly expensive for everyone, but for our elderly population, it is almost agonizing. For many seniors, the combination of inadequate pensions, insufficient healthcare, high costs of living, and widespread neglect forms a perfect storm of suffering that should deeply trouble us all. […]

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] On Thursday, we finally received the news that we have all been waiting on…the Fairmont Southampton project will get underway within the next quarter. This statement from the Gencom/WestEnd Properties Group is music to many ears. As the government, we had hoped this would have happened sooner, […]