Bermuda News Updates

Conyers Promote Jessica Harris & Katie Martin

Jessica Almeida Harris and Katie Martin were among the lawyers recently promoted by Conyers. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is pleased to confirm the promotion of three lawyers to Partner in the Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and London. Newly-promoted Partners are Ryan McConvey in Hong Kong and Barnabas Finnigan in London Róisín Liddy-Murphy in the Cayman Islands.” […]

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CAS, Family Centre & Solstice Collaborate

Representatives from prominent local adolescent mental health service organizations – Child and Adolescent Services [CAS], Family Centre, and Solstice have been working together to address crucial enhancements needed within the adolescent mental health care framework. A spokesperson said, “This collaboration, an extension of the Adolescent Mental Health Research Working Group, aims to streamline collaboration among […]

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Review: Monologue Performances At Bungalow

[Written by Dale Butler] I did not know what to expect when I saw this event advertised for March 30th at the Bungalow, 56 Reid Street, Hamilton. Producer and organizer, Chardonne Paynter, produced a first class event that drew a well dressed, enthusiastic, supportive and mature crowd who were held on the edge of their […]

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PLP Thanks Community After Easter Event

The PLP Devonshire and Smith’s Branches 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 extended “thanks to the entire community for coming out and helping to make their first annual Easter Fun Day a success.” A spokesperson said, “Persons from both around the community and the island brought their pop up chairs and children to enjoy free […]

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Scharf To Present To Annual Admin Conference

Mrs. Rhonda Scharf has been announced as the featured presenter and day-long workshop facilitator at the upcoming 7th Annual Administrative Professionals Development Conference. A spokesperson said, “Mrs. Rhonda Scharf, renowned and multiple-award-winning speaker, author, consultant, and trainer will be the featured presenter and day-long skills development workshop facilitator at the 7th Annual Administrative Professionals Development […]

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Football: Paget Lions & Devonshire Cougars Win

Footballers in the Premier Division were in action this Sunday, with the Paget Lions and Devonshire Cougars both earning wins. Paget Lions 3 St George’s Colts 0 At the Southampton Oval, the Paget Lions defeated the St. George’s Colts 3 – 0. Shakir Smith gave the Paget Lions the lead in the 11th minute, and […]

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Bury FC Sign Jahzyiah Samuels-Williams

The Bury FC Women’s team in England announced that they have signed Bermuda’s Jahzyiah Samuels-Williams. Bury FC Women posted the photo online below, and said, “We are delighted to welcome Jahzyiah Samuels-Williams to the club. The pacey forward who played university football in Florida, also represented her home nation of Bermuda in the Concacaf Women’s Gold […]

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Aspen Insurance Reports 2023 Financial Results

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited today [April 1] reported results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Mark Cloutier, Executive Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to report an excellent set of results for 2023. Aspen’s continued focus on underwriting discipline and operating excellence resulted in our adjusted combined […]

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Chatmore Student Prepares For Exchange Trip

Keziah Smith, a student at Chatmore International School, shared her anticipation of an upcoming cultural exchange trip to Bern, Switzerland, highlighting the school’s role in her personal growth and the exciting opportunities for learning and collaboration. In a recent interview, Keziah Smith, a student at Chatmore International School, opened up about her transformative experience at […]

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Butterfield Taking Break From Bermuda Duty

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kacy Milan Butterfield has revealed he has taken a break from international duty as he focuses on revitalising his club career in England. He has not featured for Bermuda since starting Michael Findlay’s first game as head coach, a goalless draw at home to French Guiana in the Concacaf Nations League […]

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Golf: Sienna Mosquera Places 3rd In Florida

Sienna Mosquera clinched 3rd place in the Hurricane Junior Tournament at Fernandina Beach Golf Course in Florida. A spokesperson said, “Sienna Mosquera of Port Royal Golf Course, Bermuda continues to show promise placing 3rd in the Hurricane Junior Tournament in Fernandina Beach Golf Course in Florida. “Weather conditions were favorable – sunny, light winds, 79/80 […]

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Pickleballers Compete In Miami Pickleball Open

Six Bermuda pickleballers competed in the Chase APP Miami Pickleball Open at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Sue Chiappa, Mark Cordeiro, Gavin Manders, Benjamin Jones, Sarah Fox, and Danny Fox all competed. Chiappa was crowned the mixed doubles skill: 3.5: 55+ class Champion alongside Massi Furlan. The pair defeated Heather Moffatt and Gary Miller 11-4, […]

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BWI Women Workers Feature Renée Jones

[Written by Patrick Bean] In recognition of contributions made to worldwide trade unionism Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] Treasurer Renée Jones is featured within the Building and Wood Workers’ International’s [BWI] just released 2024 Women Workers’ Calendar. Jones picture is affixed to the month of December along with a brief personal journey narrative under the theme […]

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Food Up 4.9% Annually, Up 0.4% Monthly

On an annual basis the food sector increased 4.9% and on month to month basis it increased 0.4% in October, according to the recently released October Consumer Price Index.. As far as year to year food prices, the report said, “The Food sector increased 4.9 per cent. Factoring into the annual increase was the cost […]

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Kaden Hopkins Competes In Boucle De l’Artois

Milan De Meester [Urbano-Vulsteke CT] won the first stage of the Boucle de l’Artois [Elite Nationale], contested over 85.3 kilometers between Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise and Saulty [Pas-de-Calais]. Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins competed alongside his Vandee U teammates, finishing 17th in a time of 1:56.40. Alfred George [SCO Dijon-Team Materiel-velo.com] won the second stage of the Boucle de l’Artois [Elite […]

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Paget easily beat FA Cup finalists St George’s

Paget 3 St George’s 0

Paget Lions finished the season strongly with a comfortable win over ten-man St George’s at Southampton Oval.
The home side dominated the tempo from start to finish with St …

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Devonshire Cougars end season on high by beating Dandy Town

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Devonshire Cougars finished the season on a positive note with an entertaining display at Devonshire Rec on Sunday.
Domico Coddington led the way with a well-ta…

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Langley & Smith Win BTA Easter Home Event

The Bermuda Triathlon Association held a home event, with Jackson Langley and Karen Smith racing to victory. Langley covered the approximate sprint distance of 750m swim, 20K bike, and 4.7K run in a time of 56.11, he clocked 9.23 during the swim, he then clocked a time of 30.09 on the bike, before closing out […]

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Five more medals for Bermuda’s swimmers at Carifta Games

Bermuda’s young swimmers continued to pile up the medals at the Carifta Aquatics Championships on Sunday.
After picking up four medals, including two golds at the evening session on Saturday, hopes we…

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Kenni Thompson On Target For Bournemouth

Kenni Thompson scored in AFC Bournemouth Women’s 7-0 win away to Portishead Town in the FA Women’s National League Division One South West today [March 31]. It was Thompson’s fourth goal since joining the Dorset club from Spanish Liga F outfit Eibar in January. The Bermuda women’s national team winger netted her side’s second goal […]

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Aric Argent Plays At Easter Cup In Orlando

Talented young footballer Aric Argent experienced overseas competition at the Easter International Cup in Orlando, Florida, this weekend. He represented the Northeast Surf Select 2012 boys team, helping them reach the semi-finals of the tournament before losing to 3-2 to Jupiter United Soccer. Argent plays locally for the Warwick Football Academy Under-11 PSV. Richard Todd, […]

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March 2024: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos

During March 2024, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included BermudAir’s expansion to Canada Irie 98 Radio Station’s new owners, Conor White & Jessica Lewis being named Athletes of the Year, Women In Reinsurance’s Women’s Day Gala, Leilanni Nesbeth signing a 3-year contract with Chicago Red Stars, the Gombeys, Lindo’s […]

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Three complete appliance repair programme

The Department of Workforce Development has honoured three men who completed an intensive training programme in appliance repairs.
Eugenio Smith, Cole Durham and Bradley DeSilva completed an eight-wee…

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Weather Forecast For Monday April 1

Monday, April 1 is expected to be partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F, and the low to be near 19°C/66°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7:06am and sunset will be at […]

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Bittrex Global (Bermuda) wound up in the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Bermuda has ordered the winding-up of Bittrex Global (Bermuda) Ltd, the failed digital asset platform.
The company presented a petition for its winding-up to the court on March 8….

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Photos & Video: Royal Air Force Plane At Airport

A Royal Air Force Airbus recently stopped by the LF Wade Airport. To view all other coverage related to military aircraft, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: Various Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos/Video: Military […]

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October Consumer Price Index: Inflation 3.9%

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the October 2023 Consumer Price Index [CPI] from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “In summary, consumers paid 3.9 per cent more in October 2023 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. This […]

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NVCC, PHC Zebras & Hamilton Parish Win

Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this Saturday, with the North Village Rams, PHC Zebras, and Hamilton Parish all earning wins. North Village Rams 3 Somerset Trojans 2 The North Village Rams came from behind to edge the Somerset Trojans 3 – 2. Jalen Harvey gave the North Village […]

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Three People Complete Appliance Repair Program

Eugenio Smith, Cole Durham, and Bradley DeSilva completed the Appliance Repair Training Program. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, the Department of Workforce Development celebrated the outstanding achievements of three exceptional individuals for completing an intensive training program, marking a significant milestone in their career journey. “In December 2023, the Department of Workforce Development launched a pioneering […]

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‘I felt like I was on top of the world’

Bermuda’s Xavier Thomas-Bassett and his International Development Academy [IDA] Valencia bowed out of the Mediterranean Cup football tournament following a penalty shootout loss against Cerdanyola del…

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Photos: Annual Premier’s Easter Egg Hunt

Premier David Burt and Kristin Burt hosted the annual Premier’s Easter Egg Hunt on the Cabinet Lawn this weekend. The Government said, “Dozens of little ones descended on the Cabinet Lawn today for the Annual Premier’s Easter Egg Hunt. Hosted by Premier David Burt and Mrs. Kristin Burt, children from government’s pre-schools were treated to […]

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Photos & Videos: PLP Hold Easter Fun Day

Devonshire and Smith’s Parish residents were invited to the PLP’s Easter Fun Day at the Whitney Institute on March 30, featuring food, fun castles, face painting, an Easter Egg Hunt, the Gombeys and more. Related Stories Photos: Annual Premier’s Easter Egg Hunt Photos: Premier Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt Photos: Sandys South Hold Easter Egg […]

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Premier David Burt Delivers Easter Message

Premier David Burt delivered an Easter message, saying ‘we wish all who celebrate a blessed and joyous Easter.; Premier Burt said, “This week, our Christian community comes together, united in our faith in God, our gratitude for the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and our hope for forgiveness and redemption. “So many of us […]

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Jake Brislane Wins Bronze In Grenada

Jake Brislane has won Bermuda’s first medal at the Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in St George’s, Grenada, yesterday [March 30]. Brislane claimed bronze in the under-20 division 1,500 metres, breaking the four-minute barrier for the first time, finishing in 3min 58.83sec. The 19-year-old finished behind Jamaican pair Kemarrio Bygrave [3:58.10] and […]

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Swimmers Win Four Medals At Carifta Games

Bermuda swimmers Connor Hupman and Madelyn Moore captured gold medals on day one of the Carifta Aquatics Championships in Nassau, the Bahamas, yesterday [March 30]. Hupman, 14, claimed victory in the 13-14 boys 50 metres backstroke, dropping 0.71sec off his personal best, finishing in 28.33. Meanwhile, Moore took gold in the girls 18 and over […]

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Researcher studies breeding habits of longtails

The breeding habits of longtails in Bermuda are being studied through data retrieved from the wildlife tracking station on Trunk Island.
The research, undertaken by the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zo…

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Is mortgage loan from father-in-law a good idea?

Dear Dave,
My wife and I owe about $40,000 on our mortgage. My father-in-law, who is a very nice and generous man, said he wants to pay off the house for us, then let us pay him back over time. We’ve …

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Video: Sunday March 31st “Good News” Spotlight

News that Hamilton Princess & Beach Club unveiled their annual Easter display, Dalton E Tucker Primary School held its egg drop competition, Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do held a kite-making event, and the third annual charitable Kites For Kids event was held were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good […]

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March 2024: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

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 fishes at Somerset Bridge, peaceful Foot of the […]

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Mike Cherry (1935-2024): lifelong commitment to sport

A pillar of Bermuda’s equestrian community and enduring member of the Government Sports Awards committee was also a devoted Bermuda Olympic Association official.
Mike Cherry, a former police officer, …

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2024 IQUW Bermuda Open Squash Announced

The IQUW Bermuda Open Professional Squash Association 2024 Tournament will see 24 male and 24 female professional squash players grace the island of Bermuda on April 23rd – 27th, 2024. These players will be battling it out at the Bermuda Squash Association Devonshire courts for $24,000 in total prize money and crucial points to boost […]

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Connor Hupman and Madelyn Moore win swimming gold medals for Bermuda at Carifta

Connor Hupman and Madelyn Moore have led the way on a night of medals for Bermuda at the Carifta Aquatics Championships in the Bahamas.
Hupman won gold in the 13-14 boys 50 metres backstroke and knock…

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Enrique Russell brace keeps PHC in title race

PHC 3 X-Roads 1

Enrique Russell was on target twice for PHC on Saturday to take the Premier Division title race with North Village to the last day.
Russell opened the scoring in the third minute…

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Ten-man North Village score twice in injury time to stay top and relegate Trojans

North Village 3 Somerset Trojans 2

Ten-man North Village staged a dramatic late fightback to condemn Somerset Trojans to relegation and keep themselves in pole position in the title race.
With re…

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Watch: Jake Brislane wins bronze in 1,500 metres at Carifta Games

Jake Brislane has picked up Bermuda’s first track and field medal at the 2024 Carifta Games in Grenada.
Brislane won bronze in the under-20 boys 1,500 metres in a pulsating finish in which the first t…

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Social Club survive despite final-game loss to Parish

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Young Men’s Social Club will compete in the Premier Division next season despite throwing away a two-goal lead in their crucial final game.
Social Club…

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North Village survive huge scare as Premier Division decider is on

The Premier Division title decider is on after North Village and PHC both won on Saturday to take the championship down to the final game.
PHC, who went into the weekend in the runner-up spot, knew th…

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Photos & Video: Open Your Heart Celebration

[Written by Patrick Bean] Overcast skies and intermittent rain showers failed to dampen the radiant atmosphere of the Open Your Heart Foundation’s Good Friday celebration at Warren Simmons Field, where fun, camaraderie and a spirit of love were the order of the day. With vendors providing free offerings of food, drink, fun castles, face painting and […]

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Photos & Video: Good Friday At PHC Field

The Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] held its Good Friday Community Fun Day, featuring “several fun castles for children of all ages, a carnival/fair area for all, kite flying, and so much more.” Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past […]

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