Bermuda News Updates

The Salvation Army will kick off its Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign on November 23rd at City Hall, with the organisation noting that “it’s a tough time for many and often those hardest hit include families with children.” A spokesperson said, “The Salvation Army celebrates over 127 years of work in Bermuda with the launch of their […]

The Bermuda Chamber Choir & Orchestra, in collaboration with the Bermuda School of Music Youth Choir, is set to usher in the holiday season with their “Joy to the World” concert on December 8th and 9th. A spokesperson said, “There is nothing more evocative of the joys of the Christmas Season than the voices of […]

Atlantic Publishing House is set to hold an event at Rosalie Gardens featuring a blend of “plants, Bermuda books, and Jamaican coffee.” A spokesperson said, “Join us for a unique weekend at Rosalie Gardens, 35 Angle Street, opposite Hubies, on November 25 from 12.00pm to 4.00pm and on November 26 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Explore […]

Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Global — which has an office in Bermuda – announced they have decided to cease operations, with all trading activity set to be disabled on Monday, December 4, 2023. A spokesperson said, “It is with great regret that we announce that Bittrex Global has decided to wind down its operations. This decision […]

The Annual Turkey Trot, hosted by Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center in partnership with Swan’s Running Club, is set for Sunday, December 3rd, starting at 8am. A spokesperson said, “It’s that time of the year again! Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center’s annual Turkey Trot with Swan’s Running Club, Bermuda. “Save the date: Sunday, December 3rd. […]

In conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrations, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] announced the launch of ByBermuda 2.0, the “revamped online marketplace, just in time to spread holiday cheer. ” A spokesperson said, “The upgraded platform is tailored to empower local small businesses and entrepreneurs, providing them with an exceptional opportunity to showcase and […]

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has agreed to plead guilty and and pay a $50 million fine, and Binance itself also pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $4.3 billion in fines and restitution to the U.S. government. A New York Times story said, “Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, pleaded […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 23] to “provide an update on last night’s shooting death.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Police Hold Press Conference Video: Police Release Footage Of Shooting Video: One Person […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] expressed gratitude for a $52,500 donation from The Argus Group, facilitated by the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today thanks the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation for facilitating the donation of $52,500 from The Argus Group to purchase a GreenLight XPS. This equipment will bring the […]

Jessica Lewis took to the track at the Centro Atlético Mario Recordón National Stadium for her first race in the Para Pan American Games in Chile. The Bermudian sprinter finished 5th in the T53/T54 women’s 400m final. Lewis clocked a time of 1:01.74, with Hannah Dederick from the United States recording a winning time of 55.04. […]

Announcing a merge of two creative minds and two women led organizations, Bermudian entrepreneur Lisa Howie is launching Atlantic Arthouse in partnership with Miami based Vanessa Selk of Toukan-Arthouse. A spokesperson said, “During the globally recognized Miami Basel art week, Atlantic Arthouse will be set in the beautiful Villa Paula, an historic building designed by […]

Saltus music teacher Kelley Taylor will join a marching band of 400 band directors in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday [Nov 23] in New York. A spokesperson said, “Saltus is proud to announce that Kelley Taylor, a Secondary Instrumental Music Teacher at Saltus Grammar School, has been selected to join a marching band of […]

Initiated by Margot Shane, co-Founder of the SkillCraft Youth Internship Programme, WordCraft Bermuda unveiled a fresh tutoring service focusing on reading and writing for 11-18 year olds in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Participants of this tutoring service will increase their reading levels and comprehension through practice exercises such as breaking down words into parts so […]

Elijah Daley competed in the Age Group International Short Course Canadian Championships, hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club. On the first day of action, Daley set three personal best times, won three medals, and also broke one Bermuda record. Daley clocked a personal best time of 1:52.46 during the 200m freestyle preliminaries finishing 6th, in […]

Daniel Phillips was back in action competing in the J500 Merida XXXVI Copa Mundial Yucatan in Mexico. Phillips took to the clay court for his first round doubles match alongside Santiago Padilla Cote from Mexico. The pair took on number three seeds Roy Horovitz and Alexander Razeghi from the United States. Phillips and Cote fell […]

Mount Saint Agnes Academy captured their first-ever Bermuda School Sports Federation Over 16 Six-A-Side Boys Football title following a thrilling come-from-behind win over The Berkeley Institute Green team. A penalty shootout was needed to separate the two sides after the final ended in a 2-2 tie. Jaden Belboda put Berkeley ahead with a fierce long-range […]

The Bermuda ball hockey league season resumed at the PCC Hockey Rink with a double header that produced a total of eight goals on the night. Frontier 2 – ACT 1 In the opener, Frontier needed a shootout goal to edge ACT 2 – 1. Neither team scored in the first period, but by the […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration [BUEI] Institute will host its annual Harbourside Markets on Saturday, November 25th and Saturday, December 9th from 10am until 4pm. A spokesperson said “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration [BUEI] Institute is excited to announce the return of our highly anticipated Harbourside Markets! On Saturday, November 25th and Saturday, December 9th from 10am […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority made a return to the World Travel Market in London, showcasing the island’s “unique charm and hospitality”. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority recently journeyed to London for the annual World Travel Market, held from November 6th to 8th, to showcase the island’s unique charm and hospitality to a global […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a red and green Bermuda flag glass butterfly. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both […]

November 21 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,144.75, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 20 […]

Omar Hayward will face Jose Chagas De Oliveira, of Brazil, in the bronze-medal match in the boccia men’s individual BC1 division in Santiago, Chile, tomorrow [November 22]. Hayward lost 5-2 to Lance Cryderman, of Canada, in the semi-finals today. The Bermudian has already beaten De Oliveira in the pool stage via a tie-break after fighting […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 21] include acting appointments and notice of intended marriages. Director Of Public Prosecutions Mr. Carrington Mahoney Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Acting Appointments Notice ID GN0894/2023 Public Authorities / Department Government House Publication date 21 November, 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Director Of Public Prosecutions Her […]

There was a shooting in Warwick this evening [Nov 21] and the police have confirmed that a male was shot and was transported to KEMH “for treatment for his injuries which are considered life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023, police received reports of several gunshots heard in […]

The Economic Development Department [EDD] recently hosted the 2023 Tech Education Day, with the full-day event “aimed to inspire and educate high school students about the vast and exciting world of technology.” A Government spokesperson said, “It featured a comprehensive agenda covering FinTech, AI, robotics, app development, cybersecurity, NFTs, bio-informatics, genetics, and other cutting-edge tech-related subjects. […]