Bermuda News Updates

News that the Bermuda Paralympic Association announced Bermuda’s team for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, with Yushae DeSilva Andrade and Jessica Lewis set to represent Bermuda, CariGenetics earned the ‘Best in Show’ award at the MedTech Investing Europe Forum in London, and Xienne Burch and Imani Bean earned PwC Bermuda scholarships were all some of […]

Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards for the second year in a row. A spokesperson said, “The prestigious annual awards recognise national and international law firms which have demonstrated outstanding legal work and expertise, excellent client service and impressive strategic growth and innovation within the trusts […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Ratings of A [Excellent] and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a” [Excellent] for Aspen Insurance UK Limited, Aspen Bermuda Limited, Aspen American Insurance Company, and Aspen Specialty Insurance Company, as well as the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” [Good] for Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, maintaining a stable outlook for […]

Bermuda’s ten Olympic and Paralympic athletes will compete at six different venues in Paris and Marseilles this summer. Bernews takes a closer look: OLYMPIC GAMES VENUES Athletics: The Stade de France Jah-Nhai Perinchief [triple jump] Jah-Nhai Perinchief will grace the country’s largest stadium, which has hosted such events as the Football World Cup in 1998, […]

Sunday, July 14 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6:22am and sunset will be at […]

The Berkeley Institute has extended their condolences to the families of Razi Garland and Amon Robinson, noting that they “were cherished members of our graduating Class of 2023, and their loss has profoundly impacted our entire school community.” A spokesperson said, “It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we recognize the devastating news of […]

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade won a silver medal at the Povoa World Boccia Cup in Portugal today [July 13]. The Bermudian, who competes in the women’s BC1 Division, defeated an opponent from Israel to advance to the semifinals, where she then defeated an opponent from Croatia to advance to the finals, where she lost to Brazil’s Andreza De […]

Triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief has warmed up for the Olympic Games in Paris by winning the elite men’s event at the Ed Murphey Track Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday [July 11]. Perinchief claimed victory with his fifth and final leap of 16.82 metres. The 26-year-old, whose personal best is 17.03, is part of Bermuda’s […]

OpenMat Bermuda have sent a team of 11 junior and senior athletes to the BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston, which starts today [July 13]. Representing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym are juniors Keegan Dyer, Thea Dyer, Logan Frith, Gaia Angeli, Elias Angeli, Dash Irvine and Giles Roberts. Also competing are adults Jahmali […]

Dandy Town Under-23 defeated Somerset Trojans Under-23 3-2 on penalties in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Summer League play-offs yesterday at BAA Field [July 12]. The matched ended 2-2 after regulation time. Meanwhile, in the other play-off at BAA Field yesterday, North Village Under-23 defeated FC Bascome Under-23 4-3 on penalties after the game finished […]

Bermuda’s U16 Men’s Basketball Team just concluded participating in the first annual Battle by the Beach in Grand Cayman. A spokesperson said, “Cayman was blessed not to suffer any significant damage from Hurricane Beryl but other teams weren’t as fortunate. Team Port Arthur from Texas, USA and teams from BVI and USVI cancelled due to […]

Governor Rena Lalgie has granted permission for the full embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police from July 11 to August 9, 2024. According to yesterday’s official notices, “In accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Police Act, 1974, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie has granted permission for the full embodiment of […]

The Bermuda women’s national football team face Belize tomorrow [July 14] in their second friendly match. Coach Naquita Robinson’s squad of 24 players travelled to Belize on Tuesday and lost their opening friendly 2-0 on Thursday. Bermuda have travelled with several under-20 players and English-based players Eva Frazzoni, the Bermuda captain, and Kenni Thompson. Related […]

The Shorelink App is now operational and officials are continuing to improve the app. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport stated, “Since the launch on Monday, we have received valuable feedback from residents who have downloaded the app. Our team has made several app feature adjustments since Monday morning. We can confirm that the […]

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has reached the final of the Povoa World Boccia Cup in Portugal and will face Brazil’s Andreza De Oliveira for the gold medal today [July 13]. DeSilva-Andrade, who competes in the women’s BC1 Division, beat Dora Basic, of Croatia, 12-0 in the semi-final yesterday. The Bermudian is warming up for the Paralympic Games […]

Barritt’s is celebrating 150 years of its iconic ginger beer with the launch of a new mixer line and a brand refresh. A statement from the company said, “Barritt’s Ginger Beer, from Barritt’s Beverages International Ltd, a proudly family-owned business for five generations hailing from Bermuda, celebrates 150 years of its iconic ginger beer with […]

The Bermuda Red Cross is launching a disaster cash appeal for those affected by Hurricane Beryl. A spokesperson said, “Well before Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Caribbean Island nations of Jamaica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Red Cross volunteers, local authorities and residents had been working hard to prepare for the worst. […]

On July 5th, 13 female high school students celebrated their completion of the She Leads: A Real-World Readiness Programme. A spokesperson said, “Students from BHS, CedarBridge Academy, The Berkeley Institute, Mount Saint Agnes Academy, Warwick Academy and Templeton Academy [USA] spent a week together learning how to create meaningful, happy and successful career lives, culminating […]

Nahki Wells has welcomed the increased competition for places at Sky Bet Championship side Bristol City this season. City have boosted their attacking options after signing striker Fally Mayulu from Austrian team Rapid Vienna for $3,200,000 [£2,500,000]. Wells, 34, has been training alongside Mayula and Japanese forward Yu Hirakawa, another new capture, in pre-season training […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 12] include contracts, appointments, acting appointments, public notification and liquor licence. PATI Judicial Department Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0681/2024 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 12 July, 2024 Bermuda Public Access To Information [Information Statement – […]

Auto Solutions announced the addition of the all-electric Hyundai KONA to its lineup in late 2024. A spokesperson said, “Auto Solutions announced that it will be adding the all-electric Hyundai KONA to its lineup in late 2024, now possible due to recent legislative changes. On Friday, June 28th, the House of Assembly passed the Motor […]

Saturday, July 13 is expected to be mainly sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6:22am and sunset will be at 8:27pm. […]

The Audited Financial Statement for the Office of the Information Commissioner for the financial year ended 31 March 2022 were tabled in the House of Assembly today. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez is pleased to announce that, for the seventh consecutive year, the ICO has received an unqualified audit. As an independent, publicly […]

Bob Richards spoke at BUEI last night [July 11] about Bermuda’s involvement in the Cold War before signing copies of his new book, Triangle of Blood. A spokesperson said, “Introduced by his son, Kevin, the author spoke to the almost 100 attendees about Bermuda’s support of the US Navy in the lead-up to the Cuban […]

The police have confirmed the identities of two young men who died following a shooting in Sandys as 18-year-old Razi Garland and 19-year-old Amon Robinson. A spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the identities of two young men who died following a verified firearm incident in the Scaur Hill, Sandys […]