Bermuda News Updates

Sherlock Elected As Bermuda PGA President

January 21, 2024

Quinton Sherlock Jr. has been elected as Bermuda PGA President. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda PGA has elected a new executive team to be led by former Bermuda College Lecturer Mr. Quinton Sherlock Jr. President Sherlock holds a Master Degree in Psychology from Auburn University at Montgomery in Alabama, USA. “Sherlock is a Class A […]

More than 800 runners brave the cold in Butterfield & Vallis 5K

January 21, 2024

More than 800 runners and walkers braved cold and windy conditions on Sunday morning to take part in the Butterfield & Vallis 5K.
Competitors spanning nearly eight decades, with the youngest runne…

Milan Butterfield facing uncertain future at Nuneaton Borough

January 21, 2024

Milan Butterfield’s immediate future remains uncertain after his club, Nuneaton Boroug,h pulled out of the Southern Central Premier League.
The non-league club, who have been liquidated twice previous…

Tuff Dogs produce stunning FA Cup upset with defeat of Premier Division X-Roads

January 21, 2024

X- Roads Warriors 1 Tuff Dogs 1 (AET; Tuff Dogs win 5-3 on penalties)

Corona League outfit Tuff Dogs lived up to their name after producing a stunning FA Cup upset against X-Roads Warriors at Lor…

Devonshire Colts avenge Shield Final defeat with narrow win over St David’s

January 21, 2024

Devonshire Colts 1 St David’s Warriors 0

Five-times FA Cup winners Devonshire Colts are hoping to turn back time to their glory days as they defeated St David’s Warriors 1-0 in the first round ac…

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Weather Forecast For Monday January 22

January 21, 2024

Monday, January 22 is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy, with the high to be near 16°C/61°F, and the low to be near 13°C/55°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 57%. Sunrise will be at 7:18am and sunset will be […]

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Minors & Riihiluoma Awarded Butterfield Cup

January 21, 2024

The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Committee, in collaboration with title sponsor Butterfield, awarded the Butterfield Cups to Dage Minors and Catherine Riihiluoma for their performances as the fastest local male and fastest local female in the 2024 Butterfield Mile. A Butterfield spokesperson commented “The Butterfield Mile is a showcase event for Bermuda’s running community and as […]

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Eva Frazzoni Scores For Sudbury In The Cup

January 21, 2024

Eva Frazzoni scored in AFC Sudbury Women’s 5-0 win at home to Woodbridge Town Women in the Suffolk County Cup quarter-finals today [January 21]. The Bermuda women’s national team captain netted her team’s second goal in the seventeenth minute. The midfielder joined the Suffolk outfit from Hashtag United Women last summer. Related Stories Aaliyah Nolan […]

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Early phases of Fairmont Southampton renovations begin

January 21, 2024

Preliminary work has started on the redevelopment of the iconic Fairmont Southampton hotel redevelopment.
The announcement was made this afternoon by Westend Properties and its managing partner, Genco…

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“Bermuda Serves As An Ideal Winter Escape”

January 21, 2024

Forbes featured the island in an article entitled “Bermuda Serves As An Ideal Winter Escape.” The story said, “The archipelago paradise of Bermuda rests on an astoundingly beautiful stretch of the North Atlantic just off the coast of east of North Carolina, making it easy to get to with direct flights under two hours – […]

Butterfield Mile champions pop into bank to pick up trophy

January 21, 2024

Dage Minors and Catherine Riihiluoma headed back to Front Street on Friday to pick up their trophies for their performances as the fastest local runners in the 2024 Butterfield Mile
The two champions …

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Sealey And Cechini Claim 5K Race Titles

January 21, 2024

Kahzi Sealey and Gabriella Cechini were crowned the male and female champions in the Butterfield and Vallis 5K Run today [January 21]. Sealey, who also won the Powerade 5K in July, posted a time of 17min 42sec. In the women’s race, Cechini, who won the recent girls’ middle school race in the Butterfield Mile, claimed […]

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Aaliyah Nolan Scores In Bradford Win

January 21, 2024

Aaliyah Nolan continued her fine form in front of goal for Bradford City AFC Women, scoring in their 4-1 win at home to Hull United in the North East Regional Women’s Football League today [January 21]. The Bermuda national team forward netted her team’s third goal in the 39th minute, rifling a shot into the […]

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Kenni Thompson Scores Again For Bournemouth

January 21, 2024

Kenni Thompson scored her second goal for AFC Bournemouth Women in their 14-0 hammering away to Southampton Women in the Hampshire FA Women’s Senior Cup today [January 21]. Thompson, who scored on her debut in a 3-0 win over Swindon Town in the league last weekend, struck just before half-time. Erin Bloomfield, Gemma McGuinness, and […]

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Videos: Butterfield & Vallis Finish Line & Awards

January 21, 2024

The Butterfield & Vallis 5K is taking place this morning [Jan 21] and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “This year, Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia are the chosen charity with all race proceeds going to this amazing cause. The races kick off at 8.30am with a 1k race […]

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Milan Butterfield’s Club Facing Liquidation

January 21, 2024

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda footballer Milan Butterfield’s immediate future is up in the air, with his club, Nuneaton Borough, facing liquidation after pulling out of the Southern Central Premier League. The non-league club was served an eviction notice from their stadium in November and said they are facing “insurmountable challenges” and considering the “liquidation […]

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Photos & Video: Andre Lambe Golf Classic Event

January 21, 2024

Boxer Andre Lambe hosted the inaugural Showtime Classic golf tournament at the Port Royal Golf Course yesterday [January 20] to help fund his preparations and travel costs for upcoming overseas fights. Lambe, who has won all ten of his professional bouts, is earmarked to fight overseas in March. The 28-year-old, who goes by the moniker […]

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Netball: BNA League Division Results

January 21, 2024

The Bermuda Netball Association’s league season continued at the Bernard’s Park Netball Courts, with matches in all four divisions. In the Under 11 division, Quin Burgess was named the best attacker for the Phoenix Sparks, the best fefender was A’Mariss Dyer, and the MVP was Kenzi McCreary. Savannah Hayward was named the best defender and […]

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Reinsurance staff roll up sleeves for renovation project

January 21, 2024

An “energetic” team from a reinsurance company lent helping hands to a project that will turn a former church rectory in Sandys into a residential treatment centre.
Employees of Talcott Re were involv…

Antonio Pierce named permanent head coach of Las Vegas Raiders

January 21, 2024

HENDERSON, Nevada — Antonio Pierce has been named the full-time head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Pierce, who has Bermudian parentage, was appointed as interim head coach of the Raiders in the wake…

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Column: Celebrating World Religion Day

January 21, 2024

[Column written by Shyama Ezekiel-Fagundo] Seventy-three years have passed since the first World Religion Day was celebrated in 1950. An annual observance marked on the third Sunday of each January, this year’s date- occurrence number 74- falls on Sunday, January 21st. What is World Religion Day? Why did it start? And why should it mean […]

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Video: Sunday Jan 21st “Good News” Spotlight

January 21, 2024

News that Kenni Thompson scored on her debut for Bournemouth, BELCO earned an EEI Response Award, Andreaz Glasgow donated to two charities and Gencom donated furniture to charities were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news BermudAir launched a new cargo service, Argus donates $11,500 to Open […]

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Column: The Biggest Fitness/Health Scam

January 21, 2024

[Opinion column written by Hafid James] Today’s biggest fitness and health scam isn’t a product, service or drug. But rather a belief – a mindset. The health and fitness industry is a billion dollar a year industry and like most industries they place profit over people. So how can they ensure a continual stream of […]

North Village kick off FA Cup defence against Social Club

January 21, 2024

North Village will launch the defence of their FA Cup title when they host cross-town rivals Young Men’s Social Club in a first-round clash at Bernard Park tomorrow (2.30pm).
The teams claimed a share…

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Sakari Famous Wins At Samford Invitational

January 20, 2024

Bermuda’s Sakari Famous has claimed another victory, winning the high jump at the Samford Invitational in Birmingham, Alabama. She competes for McNeese State University and their report said, “McNeese Cowgirl high jumper Sakari Famous captured her second consecutive first place. “Famous cleared 5-9.25 to win the high jump event and clearing the 5-9 mark for […]

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BSSF School Football All Star Games Held

January 20, 2024

The Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF] all star football games were held today [Jan 20] with the island’s talented young footballers in action. The East got off to a winning start at the BSSF football all star showcase. The East won 4-1 in the primary school girls match. Keirra Broadley-Samuels from St. George’s Preparatory led […]

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Two hurt after collision in Hamilton Parish

January 20, 2024

A crash involving a pedestrian in Hamilton Parish resulted in two women sustaining minor injuries.
Police said a motorcycle, driven by a 19-year-old woman, hit a 17-year-old female pedestrian who was …

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Motorcyclist And Pedestrian Injured In Collision

January 20, 2024

Two females were injured in a collision this evening [Jan 20] in Hamilton Parish, with a 19-year-old motorcyclist and 17-year-old pedestrian transported to hospital. A police spokesperson said, “Two females were injured in a road traffic collision which occurred shortly before 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. “The incident took place on North Shore […]

BEDC expands Economic Empowerment Zone

January 20, 2024

• Reduced Land Tax rates
• Lower application fees for BEDC products
• Preferential interest rates on BEDC microloans
• Payroll Tax Relief for up to 30 months for start-ups or businesses relocating to …

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Cahows return to Nonsuch for 2024 nesting season

January 20, 2024

Bermuda’s national bird has returned to Nonsuch Island, with cahows laying the first eggs of the season.
The Nonsuch Expeditions Blog reported that while rough weather had limited access to the island…

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Canadian veteran wins compensation for Bermuda crash

January 20, 2024

A Canadian panel has found that a veteran injured in a motor scooter accident in Bermuda is entitled to full disability compensation.
The Veterans Review and Appeal Board heard that the 61-year-old na…

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BUEI hosts January jellyfish event for children

January 20, 2024

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute will dive headfirst into the topic of jellyfish during a child-focused education programme this weekend.
The first Kids Hour Saturdays of the year will tak…

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BNT Invites Community To Spittal Pond

January 20, 2024

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] is “inviting the community to come out for a walk at Spittal Pond on Saturday, 27 January to see the new sign at Portuguese Rock and learn about the recently completed project to prevent pollution of the pond from the nearby dairy, “adding that “if you are willing to get […]

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Family appeal for help in locating missing Bella

January 20, 2024

A family have appealed to the public for help in finding their vulnerable dog who has been missing since Wednesday.
Khylah Sanchez, 31, said that her family were desperate to locate Bella, their 14-ye…

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Man admits to puncturing car tyres with ice pick

January 20, 2024

A man who punctured another man’s car tyres has been ordered to participate in a mental-health court treatment programme.
Takai Muhammad, 43, admitted damaging the tyres when he appeared in Magistrat…

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Chubb Bermuda Appoints Richard Porter

January 20, 2024

Chubb Bermuda has combined its Financial Lines and Excess Liability product lines under a single leader, Richard Porter, who has been promoted to an expanded leadership role as Executive Vice President, Head of Liability Lines. A spokesperson said, “He will assume full management, profit and loss performance responsibility for the new division, including ongoing development […]

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Ministry Seeks Input On Ending Homelessness

January 20, 2024

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, together with Members of the PTEH Advisory Panel and Steering Committee, will host Community Consultation Sessions and are eager to engage with the public to gather valuable insights and perspectives on the draft strategic plan aimed at ending homelessness in Bermuda,” said the Minister of Youth, Social […]

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Retail Sales Decreased 3.4% In August 2023

January 20, 2024

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 3.9% in August, the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 3.4% when compared to August 2022, according to the recently released August 2023 Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the August 2023 Retail Sales Index publication. “August’s […]

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Fairmont Southampton Furniture Giveaway

January 20, 2024

Fairmont Southampton will host a “special event open to the general public, where you can acquire furniture items that are no longer needed” on Tuesday, January 23rd and Tuesday, January 30th, with items available set to include guest room furniture, mattresses, tables, framed pictures, mirrors, desks, chairs, hotel restricted TV’s [only works with HDMI input] and […]

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BSSF All-Star Football Matches Today

January 20, 2024

The Bermuda School Sports Federation will host their All-Star matches at the Dame Flora Duffy National Sports Centre today [Jan 20]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda School Sports Federation will be showcasing Bermuda’s finest male and female football talent at the Dame Flora Duffy National Sports Centre on Saturday. Close to 200 student athletes will […]

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New Champion To Be Crowned In Women’s 5K

January 20, 2024

[Written by Stephen Wright] A new female champion will likely be crowned in the Butterfield & Vallis 5K Run on Sunday [January 21]. Gayle Lindsay, who won last year in 18min 48sec, told Bernews, “I’m unlikely to race because my calves are still giving me a bit of bother” after her exploits in the recent […]

Local duo miss cut at Latin American Amateur Championship

January 20, 2024

Jarryd Dillas and Adam Perry bowed out of the Latin American Amateur Championship in Panama yesterday.
The Bermudian pair were among those failing to make the cut, which saw the top 50 players plus ti…

North Village kick-off FA Cup title defence against cross-town rivals Social Club

January 20, 2024

North Village will launch the defence of their FA Cup title when they host cross-town rivals Young Men’s Social Club in a first-round clash at Bernard Park tomorrow (2.30pm).
The teams claimed a share…

Domico Coddington nets hat-trick to help Cougars advance in FA Cup

January 20, 2024

Devonshire Cougars 6 Robin Hood 3

Domico Coddington marked his return to the Devonshire Cougars starting line-up with a first half hat-trick to send his side to the next round of the FA Cup with…

Local duo miss cut of Latin American Amateur Championship

January 19, 2024

Jarryd Dillas and Adam Perry bowed out of the Latin American Amateur Championship in Panama today.
The Bermudian pair were among those failing to make the cut, which saw the top 50 players plus ties p…

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Elijah Daley Wins 3 Medals & Sets New Record

January 19, 2024

Elijah Daley recently competed in the A/B Meet invitational swim meet held at the Etobicoke Olympium, where he achieved three medals and set a new Bermuda Short Course Age Group Record. Daley surpassed the previous Bermuda 17-18 Boy’s 100m Breaststroke Record, held by Sam Williamson since December 3rd, 2022, by recording a personal best time […]

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Ariel Re offices donate $195,000 to charities in 2023

January 19, 2024

Ariel Re’s Bermuda and London offices donated $195,000 to charities last year.
The company said that 24 organisations received the funds, which was almost double the 2022 total.
Money was raised thr…

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Burt: biennial budgets are a possibility

January 19, 2024

The Bermuda Government is weighing the option of moving to a two-year Budget process instead of yearly budgeting, David Burt has revealed, as the delivery of the 2024-25 Budget approaches next month.
…

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Addiction charity suffering 60% funding shortfall

January 19, 2024

A charity is making a “passionate appeal” to the public to help financially support addiction treatment and recovery services after a 60 per cent shortfall in funds.
Focus Counselling Services, which …

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Regiment highlights soldiers and their experiences

January 19, 2024

The Royal Bermuda Regiment continued to highlight its soldiers in the latest of a series of videos aimed at attracting new recruits.
Corporal Carl Simmons-Albuoy and Private Anél du Preez shared their…