Bermuda News Updates

Update On 2024 Cahow Breeding Season

January 15, 2024

The Nonsuch Expeditions website provided an update on the 2024 breeding season of the critically endangered Cahow, saying that it has “entered what is arguably it’s most exciting phase, with the return of the breeding pairs.” Senior Terrestrial Conservation Officer Jeremy Madeiros said, “The 2024 breeding season of the Bermuda petrel or Cahow, which is critically endangered, […]

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2024 PwC Marathon & Half Marathon Results

January 15, 2024

Dennis Mbelenzi and Rose-Anna Hoey won the PwC Bermuda Marathon, while William Sanders and Gayle Lindsay race to victory in the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon on Sunday morning [Jan 14], with the race marking the third and final event in the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge. Mbelenzi clocked a winning time of 2:42:44, Adam Prunty was […]

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Madisyn And Caitlyn Bobb Impress Indoors

January 15, 2024

Madisyn Bobb claimed victory in the 300 metres finals at the recent indoor Warrior Invitational at Hagerstown Community College in Hagerstown, Maryland. Bobb, the younger sister of top Bermudian sprinter Caitlyn Bobb, finished in 41.79sec. Representing Harford Technical High School in Bel Air, Maryland, Bobb also placed second in the 55 metres finals in 7.40 […]

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BPS Promotes Darren Glasford & Dean Martin

January 15, 2024

Chief Inspector Darren Glasford and Detective Inspector Dean Martin, each with over 30 years of dedicated service, were officially sworn in at their new ranks. The Bermuda Police Service said, “Congratulations to newly promoted Chief Inspector Darren Glasford and newly promoted Detective Inspector Dean Martin. “Both officers have served Bermuda for over 30 years each […]

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Column: Robinson On Bermuda’s Economy

January 15, 2024

[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Leslie Robinson] In December the Government released a report on Bermuda’s economic performance in the second quarter of 2023. Given the busy holiday, some may have missed it, but I would like to share some of the highlights of that report. Amidst global uncertainties, Bermuda’s economy did not just […]

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Butterfield Junior Championship Final Results

January 15, 2024

The Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship presented by Digicel Business BDA came to an end with Clark Sonnenberg claiming the boy’s title and Carlee Meilleur winning the girl’s title. Sonnenberg finished at 8-under par 205, William Lisle was second after finishing even par, Matthew Lin, and Joshua Wang finished tied third at 3-over par. Local golfers […]

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Andreaz Glasgow Donates To Two Charities

January 15, 2024

20-year-old student Andreaz Glasgow fulfilled his New Year’s resolution by donating to Transformational Living Center [TLC] and HOME, supporting homeless families and individuals. Glasgow, currently attending Long Island University in New York, is pursuing dual bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and International Relations & Diplomacy, alongside a five-year program to earn a Masters of Business […]

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Raider smashes jewellery store display box with hammer

January 15, 2024

A man entered a Hamilton jewellery store and smashed a display case with a hammer yesterday afternoon.
The raider walked into the Walker Christopher jewellery store on Queen Street in Hamilton and us…

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ICO: fishing locations are sacrosanct

January 15, 2024

Releasing details about the exact locations where a commercial fishing vessel casts its lines would not be in the public interest, according to the Information Commissioner.
Gitanjali Gutierrez, in a …

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A three-month trial that decided the fate of Kamal Worrell

January 15, 2024

It was one of the most eagerly anticipated and high-profile court hearings that Bermuda has seen in recent times. Jeremy Deacon, Chief Reporter, recaps the three-month Supreme Court trial of Kamal…

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Motorist injures man by driving without due care

January 15, 2024

A motorist caused a man grievous bodily harm by riding his bike in Pembroke without due care and attention.
Howard Mello, 45, from Pembroke, admitted the offence when he appeared in Magistrates’ Cour…

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Trial for murder of footballer starts in Supreme Court

January 15, 2024

The Supreme Court heard yesterday how a fight outside a party shortly before Christmas in 2021 ended in the death of the footballer Osagi Bascome.
Raheem Wray, 27, from Devonshire, has denied a charge…

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Women’s groups hail Worrell verdict as game-changer

January 15, 2024

A precedent was set for domestic violence cases with the conviction of Kamal Worrell for the murder of his former partner Chavelle Dillon-Burgess, women’s advocates said.
The Centre Against Abuse and …

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Run For Lisa raising funds for childhood cancer research

January 15, 2024

Kevin Maloney is inching closer to raising $700,000 for childhood cancer research as he prepares for this year’s Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge.
Run For Lisa, Mr Maloney’s fundraising endeavour, ha…

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Photos & 360: Bermuda Triangle Challenge Awards

January 14, 2024

The 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge was held this weekend with hundreds of runners from overseas and Bermuda in action, with the Butterfield Front Street Mile taking place in Hamilton on Friday, the BF&M 10k Run/Walk on Saturday, and the PWC Half Marathon & Marathon event today [Jan 14] with the event concluding with an […]

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Photos: PwC Bermuda Full & Half Marathon

January 14, 2024

The PwC Bermuda Full and Half Marathon, the third and final race in the 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series was held today [Jan 14] with hundreds of runners from Bermuda and overseas taking part. Dennis Mbelenzi and Rose-Anna Hoey won the PwC Bermuda Marathon, while William Sanders and Gayle Lindsay won the PwC Bermuda […]

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Kenni Thompson Scores On Bournemouth Debut

January 14, 2024

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kenni Thompson enjoyed a dream debut for AFC Bournemouth Women after scoring in their 3-0 win at home to Swindon Town in the FA Women’s National League Division One South West today [January 14]. Thompson, who joined Bournemouth from Spanish Liga F side Eibar last week, scored her side’s second goal […]

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Paget and Hamilton Parish share spoils after feisty encounty

January 14, 2024

Paget Lions 2 Hamilton Parish 2

Ten-man Hamilton Parish showed character to rally and earn a share of the spoils with Paget Lions in a feisty mid-table encounter at Southampton Oval.
Parish start…

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X-Roads miss chance to salvage point after late penalty miss

January 14, 2024

X-Roads 1 Young men’s Social Club 2

A penalty miss in the dying minutes by X-Roads’ Tymon Daniels allowed Young Men’s Social Club to grab all three points in a crucial relegation battle at St Dav…

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Clinical Kane Crichlow scores five in FA Trophy win

January 14, 2024

Kane Crichlow notched an impressive five-goal haul to guide Bishop’s Stortford into the last 16 of the Isuzu FA Trophy with a 6-1 thrashing of Aldershot Town.
In a clinical display in front of goal, t…

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Weather Forecast For Monday January 15

January 14, 2024

Monday, January 15 is expected to be see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F, and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset […]

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Valaris adds $1bn in contracts

January 14, 2024

Valaris Ltd, the Bermudian-based offshore drilling services company, has new contracts and contract extensions, with associated contract backlog of approximately $1.14 billion.
Contract backlog exclud…

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Dennis Mbelenzi and Rose-Anna Hoey victorious in marathon

January 14, 2024

Former resident Dennis Mbelenzi has saluted Bermudians for showing him love on his return to the island as he successfully defended his PwC Bermuda Marathon title after easing to victory in difficult …

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Axis Capital promotes two

January 14, 2024

Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings Ltd has promoted Conrad Brooks to chief administrative and legal officer and G Christina Gray-Trefry to the post of general counsel.
In Mr Brooks’s expanded role,…

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Football: PHC Zebras Defeat Dandy Town

January 14, 2024

The Premier Division defending champions PHC Zebras moved to the top of the table following their 4 – 0 win over the Dandy Town Hornets at the PHC Stadium. Kadeem Abraham gave the PHC Zebras the lead when he scored after an attack down the right side. Jaheim Iris doubled the lead scoring from just […]

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360 Tour: BF&M 10K Race & Walk Event

January 14, 2024

The BF&M Bermuda 10K Run & Walk — the second event in the 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — was held on Saturday morning [Jan 13] you can take a virtual visit to the race with the 360 degree tour below. You can control your perspective by moving your mouse to explore different angles or zoom […]

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Mbelenzi And Hoey Win PWC Marathon Titles

January 14, 2024

Dennis Mbelenzi and Rose-Anna Hoey were crowned the male and female winners of the PwC Bermuda Marathon today [January 14]. Kenyan Mbelenzi, who lived on the island from 2007 to 2019, retained his title after crossing the finish line in 2hr 42min 44sec. Adam Prunty was the second finisher in 2:52:58, and Moses Mufandaedza placed […]

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BASA Hosts First Long Course Qualifier #1

January 14, 2024

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the first BASA Long Course Qualifier at the National Sports Center Pool. Bella Howes won the Women 15 & Over 50 LC meter butterfly touching the wall in a time of 32.45, with Daria Desmond finishing second clocking a time of 34.39. In the 13-14 Boys 50 LC meter […]

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Sanders And Lindsay Claim Half Marathon Titles

January 14, 2024

William Sanders and Gayle Lindsay claimed the male and female titles in the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon today [January 14]. Sanders, who came third in the Butterfield Mile men’s running club championship on Friday, powered to victory in 1:12:19, finishing ahead of Marcel Aubrey in 1:15:42. Aubrey placed second in the men’s running club championships […]

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‘My Bermuda Reset’ Symposium Held At BUEI

January 14, 2024

Evolution Healing Centre is holding a “two-day mastermind symposium and beach walk event focused on health and wellness.” A spokesperson said, “My Bermuda Reset was a two-day mastermind symposium and beach walk event focused on health and wellness. The event featured panels, education, and interactive sessions that offered practical advice for attendees to reset their […]

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Experiencing disappointment can teach lifelong lessons

January 14, 2024

Dear Dave,
My wife and I have started teaching our 5-year-old son about money. Do you feel we should step in and fix things when he makes mistakes, or let him experience the consequences of his action…

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Video: Regiment Band & Pipe Band At Mile Race

January 14, 2024

The Butterfield Front Street Mile in Hamilton got underway on Friday night with stirring performances by the Bermuda Regiment Band and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band. Hundreds of spectators lined the city’s main street to enjoy the Regiment band, decked out in full regalia, and the soothing sounds of the pipe band. In the event’s […]

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Video: Gombeys At BF&M 10K Run And Walk

January 14, 2024

Like all good Bermuda events, the BF&M 10k Run — the second event of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Series — ended with a performance by the island’s iconic Gombeys. You can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here and view over 70 videos from this year and past years event […]

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Video: Sunday Jan 14th “Good News” Spotlight

January 14, 2024

News that Leilanni Nesbeth was drafted 10th in the National Women’s Soccer League, lawyer Mahogany Bean will be seconded to Carey Olsen’s Hong Kong office, Kenni Thompson was signed by AFC Bournemouth Women, and Conyers promoted Sophia Greaves were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Catalina Re made […]

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10 Goals Scored In Ball Hockey At PCC Rink

January 14, 2024

A single Bermuda ball hockey match took place at the PCC Hockey Rink, with 10 goals scored. ACT defeated Frontier 7 – 3, both teams scored 2 goals in the first period, but ACT would outscore Frontier 4 – 1 in the Second Period to take a 6 – 3 lead. ACT would score once […]

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Man smashes jewellery store display box with hammer

January 14, 2024

A man entered a Hamilton jewellery store and smashed a display case with a hammer yesterday afternoon.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said: “Around 1:12pm on Saturday, January 13, police…

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Suspect Smashes Case, Steals Jewellery

January 13, 2024

A suspect “used a hammer to smash a showcase” at the Walker Christopher Jewellery store on Queen Street and stole a “quantity of jewellery,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:12 p.m. on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, police received a report that a male had entered the Walker Christopher Jewellery store on […]

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2023 Q2 Balance Of Payments & Investments

January 13, 2024

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the 2023 Q2 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication.” Position publication.” The Minister explained, “Bermuda’s trade with non-residents resulted in a $357 million surplus for the second quarter of 2023, down $25 million from a year ago. “Transactions related […]

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Video: LeiLanni Nesbeth Drafted By Red Stars

January 13, 2024

[Written by Stephen Wright] LeiLanni Nesbeth has taken the first stride in her professional football career after being picked by the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League [NWSL] Draft yesterday [January 12]. The Bermuda national team player was named the tenth pick in the first round of the draft, which was held […]

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Photos: BF&M 10K Race & Walk Event

January 13, 2024

The BF&M Bermuda 10K Run & Walk— the second event in the 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — was held this morning [Jan 13], with American Colin Cernik and Bermudian Erica Hawley racing to victory. Dage Minors followed up his win in the Butterfield Front Street Mile men’s running club championship last night by […]

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PHC go top of Premier Division after thrashing Dandy Town

January 13, 2024

PHC 4 Dandy Town 0

PHC assumed first place in the Premier Division with a victory over mid-table Dandy Town on Saturday night.
The Zebras feasted at home on a Hornets outfit still struggling to i…

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Sonnenberg in charge at Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship

January 13, 2024

Clark Sonnenberg produced another solid display to distance himself from the rest of the field in the penultimate round of the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship at Port Royal Golf Course today.
…

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Photo Set II: Butterfield Front Street Mile Races

January 13, 2024

The 2024 Butterfield Front Street Mile took place yesterday evening [Jan 12] — marking the first event in the 3-day Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series. You can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here and view over 70 videos from this year and past years event here on Bernews.TV. Related Stories Photos: […]

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Bermuda Swimmers Break Record In Pro Series

January 13, 2024

Bermuda swimmers have taken to the pool to begin competing in the 2024 TYR Pro Swim Series in Knoxville. Emma Harvey and Madelyn Moore competed in the women’s 100 long course meter freestyle preliminaries. Harvey finished 22nd advancing to the C final in a time of 56.06 breaking the national record time of 56.57 set […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday January 14

January 13, 2024

Sunday, January 14 is expected to be see be cloudy with showers, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F, and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will […]

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Sincere Hall Scores Tor Hull U21 Team

January 13, 2024

Bermuda footballer Sincere Hall scored on his return to the Hull City Under-21 side after a month loan at English non-league outfit Guiseley. The Bermuda winger netted in Hull’s recent 3-3 draw away to Coventry Under-21 in the Professional Development League at the Alan Higgs Centre. The 19-year-old scored the opening goal, cutting in from […]

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Cernik & Hawley Claim Victory In BF&M 10K Run

January 13, 2024

American Colin Cernik and Bermudian Erica Hawley claimed victory in the BF&M Bermuda 10K Run today [January 13]. Dage Minors followed up his win in the Butterfield Front Street Mile men’s running club championship last night by finishing second in 32:27. Marcel Aubrey, who came runner-up in the Butterfield Mile, rounded out the podium in […]

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2024 Butterfield Front Street Mile Full Results

January 13, 2024

The 2024 Butterfield Mile Race took place along Front Street, with with a large and enthusiastic crowd in attendance cheering on the runners. Dage Minors thrilled the hometown crowd by claiming the Running Club Championship men’s race, while Running Club Championship women’s race was won by Amy Piccolo. Adult Local Male Top Three Finishers 4:50.18 […]

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Bermuda Junior Golfers Begin Championships

January 13, 2024

Local golfers Oliver Betschart, Dylan Muso, Sa-Qui Robinson, Arman Newton, and Sienna Mosquera began to compete in the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship presented by Digicel Business BDA. Clark Sonnenberg, and Nicholas Lyman are the boy’s first round leaders with 1-under par’s 70. Betschart is leading the Bermuda golfers he is T34th after an opening round […]

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Live Video: BF&M Bermuda 10K Race Finish Line

January 13, 2024

The BF&M Bermuda 10K Run is underway in Devonshire this morning [Jan 13] — marking the second event in the 3-day Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — and you can tune in and watch the live video below. We will have the full results and a photo gallery after the event concludes, and in the […]

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