Bermuda News Updates

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 soft waves in Flatt’s, Gibbs Hill lighthouse’s top […]

Katie Bennett has been promoted to Advancement Director at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] after serving as Advancement Officer for five years. A spokesperson said, “In her new role, she is committed to lead the museum’s fundraising activities to ensure that NMB continues to be an invaluable educational and cultural heritage resource for Bermuda.” […]

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward recently addressed the STEP Bermuda Conference 2023, held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. A Government spokesperson said, “The conference held on November 29-30th at the Bermuda Under Water Exploration Institute [BUEI] welcomed professionals from across the trust and private client industry to dive into the ever-evolving landscape […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s national team coach, said she is happy to have a selection headache ahead of her team’s Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifier against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Flora Duffy Stadium tomorrow [December 1]. Aside from LeiLanni Nesbeth, who is unavailable due to commitments for […]

Last week, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell met with the Chamber of Commerce CEO Danielle Riviere, and President Marico Thomas to “discuss ongoing tourism initiatives and to learn about the important role that the Chamber plays in supporting our tourism economy.” The Minister said, “I am grateful to the leadership of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Eva Frazzoni, the Bermuda women’s national team captain, says there is no danger of complacency creeping in when they face Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifiers at the Flora Duffy Stadium tomorrow [December 1]. Bermuda head into the final qualifying window with their fate in […]

The Bermuda cruise ship schedule has been released for 2024, listing 189 total calls, consisting of 100 regular callers and 89 occasional callers. As far as the regular callers, the “Vision of the Seas” is expected to dock in Bermuda 19 times over the course of the year, while the “Liberty of the Seas” will […]

The UK Home Office has confirmed that British Overseas Territories Citizens [BOTC] are exempt from the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation [ETA] scheme in the same way that British Citizen passport holders are exempt, the Bermuda Government confirmed today, adding that “as is currently the case, when visiting the UK, BOTCs can travel to the UK without […]

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 40/2023 in regards to the Bermuda Police Service. A spokesperson said, “On 23 November 2023, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 40/2023, Bermuda Police Service. “The Applicant had made a Public Access to Information request to the BPS for records related to a concern raised by a hotel about the […]

This December, Bermuda Is Love is launching the #ZeroHunger Campaign, in collaboration with various feeding programmes, charities, farmers, and human rights activists, to “advocate for the right to food and the elimination of hunger in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “We are also urging government to help end food poverty by delivering on four key aims: […]

During November, Bernews posted over 100 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included Jessica Lewis winning a gold medal at ParaPan Games, police press conferences, the collapsed wall, a crashed truck, the vendors market at Devils Hole Aquarium, Tayla Bean […]

WOMB Bermuda held their 5th annual vendors market last night [Nov 29] at BAA, featuring dozens of women-owned businesses offering a wide array of products. Stephanie Lee, WOMB Facilitator and Market Organizer, told Bernews the market featured around 40 vendors, and said if you missed this event, it will be held again next year, saying […]

Warriors Bowling League action continued, with Apache defeating Mohican 4-0, Navaho defeating Blackfoot 3-1 and Commanche defeating Kickapoo 4-0. Standings Kickapoo 32 Blackfoot 27 1/2 Commanche 24 1/2 Navaho 22 1/2 Apache 21 1/2 Mohican 16 Last weeks results Mohican 0 Apache 4 Blackfoot 1 Navaho 3 Kickapoo 0` Commanche 4 Team Team Scratch Game: […]

The PHC Zebras advanced to the quarter-finals of the Friendship Trophy following their 4 – 0 win over the Dandy Town Hornets at the PHC Stadium. Kadeem Abraham gave the PHC Zebras the lead in the 15th minute, Enrique Russell doubled the lead when he converted a penalty in the 32nd minute, and they would […]

The annual 8K Turkey Trot Run/Walk will take place on Sunday [Dec 3]. A spokesperson said, “Swan’s Running Club is excited to announce the much-anticipated Annual 8K Turkey Trot Run/Walk, sponsored by Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center. The festive event is set to take place on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, starting at 8:00 AM on […]

On Giving Tuesday, which took place on November 28, over 80 Artex employees in Bermuda dedicated their time to visiting six rest homes across the island, engaging in various activities. A spokesperson said, “More than 80 Artex employees in Bermuda visited six rest homes across the Island as part of Giving Tuesday on 28 November. […]

A total of 17 goals were scored in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey Federation action at the PCC Hockey Rink. BDA Spirits 4 Appleby 8 In the opener, Appleby defeated BDA Spirits 8 – 4. Appleby jumped out to a 4 – 0 lead in the first period with two goals from Marcel Bouwens, and […]

Saltus Grammar School defeated Mount Saint Agnes Academy in straight sets to win the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Middle School Boys volleyball tournament inside the MSA Gymnasium. Saltus defeated MSA Blue 25-12 25-18 to win the gold medal. Saltus defeated the Whitney Institute 25-20 in their semi-final, while MSA Blue defeated Warwick Academy 25-10 in […]

The Phoenix Heat defeated the North Village Lady Rams in Bermuda Netball Association Senior League action at Bernard’s Park. Danielle Raynor led the Phoenix Heat with 39 goals, while Ebonie Cox added 6 goals, the best attacker was Dominique Richardson, Kiante Lightbourne was named the best defender, with K’Xiyae Gibbons was named the MVP. Darrika […]

The Bermuda Arts Centre will open its annual Pop-Up Shop at Washington Mall starting tomorrow [Dec 1]. The shop will be located at the Queen Street entrance behind Beluga Bar and across from The English Market and is open from Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm, until December 23. A spokesperson said, “We’re very excited […]

Logan Watson-Brown competed on the final day of short course competition along with her University of Georgia swimming and diving teammates at the Georgia Fall Invitational at Bauerle Pool at Gabrielsen Natatorium. The University of Georgia women’s 400 yard freestyle relay C team — with Watson-Brown swimming the third leg– finished 13th overall, clocking a […]

Ryan McKillen, Margaret McKillen, and two-time world champion sailor Mike Buckley have completed the team acquisition of the United States SailGP Team. A spokesperson said, “SailGP’s United States team has been purchased by technology investor and founding Uber engineer Ryan McKillen, Margaret McKillen, and two-time world champion sailor Mike Buckley. They are joined by a […]

Arch Reinsurance has appointed Greg Habay as Managing Director, Head of Business Development and ILS Partners Relations, where he will lead the company’s Insurance-Linked Securities [ILS]. A spokesperson said, “Arch Reinsurance today announces the appointment of Greg Habay as Managing Director, Head of Business Development and ILS Partners Relations. “In this role, Habay will be […]

November 29 saw 1,150 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $8,305.00 BD. 50 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $27.50 per share, while another 1,100 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.9% at $6.28 per share. The BSX finished at 2,119.48, up […]

[Updated] The Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert, along with the Bermuda Land Development Company, held a press conference “to announce a housing initiative that will benefit seniors.” We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the video is below. […]