Bermuda News Updates

Jarryd Richardson helped Cardiff Metropolitan University CC 4th XI defeat the University of Bristol CC 5th XI by 8 wickets in the UK. The University of Bristol CC won the toss and elected to bat, they were bowled out for 123, Jensen Ellis was the top scorer with 18, while Alexander Baxter was the pick […]

A crewmember aboard the vessel Quest suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after a fall, and was treated in Bermuda once the ship arrived on the island. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Monday, May 29 at 2.00pm, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a telephone call from the recently departed 57-foot Catamaran […]

Conor White competed in the Kwik Star Criterium which is contested each year in the Village of East Davenport, along the Mississippi River IN Davenport, Iowa, United States. In a field of 30 riders, White crossed the line 11th, representing the Austin Aviators. American Andrew Dilman was first, with fellow American Jeremiah Stoller second, while […]

Hands On Therapy Physiotherapy Clinic, started and owned by Shirlene Dill, is celebrating 25 years of service. Mrs Dill is a registered physiotherapist who has owned and operated her clinic, Hands On Therapy, since it opened on June 1, 1998, in the City of Hamilton. After many obstacles, and operating out of six different locations […]

Marshall Diel & Myers said they have hired three attorneys and offered pupillages to two recent graduates as the firm continues to grow its business in Bermuda. Sean Dunleavy and Tashae Trott are the firm’s newest associates whilst Changez Khan has been hired as a senior associate. Shayla Hassell and Matthew Hollis-Smith have secured pupillages […]

From 1st January until 31st May 2023, 117 motorists were arrested for impaired driving and since the start of Operation Vega in July 2021, a total of 10,014 traffic tickets have been issued, the police said today. In providing an update on the latest period of Operation Vega, Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division, […]

While banks are generally not known for being the most entertaining places, that changed last night as Butterfield Bank held an Open House to showcase their newly renovated and reopened Front Street Banking Centre, with musical performances and original artworks by 17 Bermudian artists on display in what the bank said was a “celebration of […]

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for Top Hotel and Luxury Hotel. A spokesperson  explained that the Best of the Best award winners “are among the top one percent of the eight million listings on Tripadvisor, signifying the highest level of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] An archery tournament will take place at St Paul’s Church in Paget as part of a fundraiser for prostate cancer awareness. David Semos, an archery instructor/coach and prostate cancer survivor, has organised the competition, which will run from 9.30 am to 11.30 am on June 24. All proceeds raised will go towards […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is getting set to host a seminar to explore the future of the Northeast Hamilton Economic Empowerment Zone on June 13. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce the upcoming seminar that explores the promising opportunities ahead for the Northeast Hamilton Economic Empowerment Zone. […]

Last night [May 31] the City of Hamilton unveiled the new ‘Bermuda’ sign, which features an AR component which can be accessed via a scanned QR code. A spokesperson said, “With Gombey Warriors and the Town Crier on hand, the City of Hamilton last night unveiled Hamilton’s, and indeed Bermuda’s, newest iconic landmark to coincide with […]

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] is partnering with the IASME Consortium to bring privacy and cybersecurity certification to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with the IASME Consortium to support small and large organisations as they prepare for compliance with privacy […]

The $16.40 minimum wage is now in effect, marking the first time Bermuda has had a minimum wage. The commencement notice states that “the Employment [Minimum Hourly Wage Entitlement] Act 2022 shall come into operation on 1 June 2023.” Speaking in the House of Assembly back in March, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, […]

The North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association Rankings for the CAC Games have been released, with four Bermuda athletes making the list. Dage Minors is ranked third in the men’s 1500 meters with a time of 3:41.24, and Jah-Nhai Perinchief is ranked 3rd in the men’s triple jump with a top leap of […]

Legal & General today announces the appointment of Caroline Foulger as an Independent Board and Committee Member for Legal & General’s Bermuda based companies, global reinsurance providers for pension risk transfer businesses. A spokesperson said, “Caroline is a non-executive director with extensive experience in the financial services industry. She is a former partner of PwC […]

After being cancelled last week due to the heavy rains, the first Harbour Nights of 2023 took place on Front Street last night [May 31], with local vendors, entertainment and more on hand for the public to enjoy; with the event also seeing the unveiling of the new ‘Bermuda’ sign. A spokesperson previously said, “Harbour […]

The Bermuda teams have completed all matches at the 2023 US Open Volleyball Championships in Texas. The women’s team finished 24th with a record of 2 match wins and 7 losses [overall 6 set wins and 15 losses] and the men’s team finished 15th with a record of 3 match wins and 4 match losses […]

During May 2023, Bernews posted ovr 150 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month across all networks was the footage from the Gombeys from 1934, with the vintage video attaining over 65,000 views. The highly watched videos included interviews with […]

Marsh McLennan celebrated its Global Volunteer Month in May, with staff volunteering with two local organizations. A spokesperson said, “On May 12, 60 colleagues collected 2,700 pounds of trash during a cleanup in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful. Additionally, every Wednesday in May, colleagues prepared and served over 1200 meals for the unsheltered at the […]

Whitnae Duerr came on as a first half substitute to help her FC Fislisbach teammates defeat Dottigen-Brugg by a score of 3-2 in the Swiss Women’s Football League in Switzerland, with the Bermudian footballer recording an assist on one of her team’s goals. Related Stories Bermuda Football Victory: By The Numbers Bermuda’s Women Advance In […]

Governor Rena Lalgie welcomed a group of students to Government House on May 30th. Government House posted the photo below online, saying, “Her Excellency the Governor welcomed a core group of students to Government House on 30 May. The students have been learning about sustainable farming and harvesting as part of the Mirrors’ Field of […]

RenaissanceRe Holdings announced today that it has agreed to sell in an underwritten public offering $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.750% Senior Notes due 2033. “The Company expects to close the offering on or about June 5, 2023, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions,” a spokesperson said. “The Company intends to use […]

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A- [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a-” [Excellent] to Somerset Reinsurance Company [SRC] [Orlando, FL]. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect SRC’s balance sheet strength, which […]

May 31 saw 177 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $3,773.50 BD. 177 shares were traded by Bank of BF&M Ltd, closing down 4.4% at $21.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,047.55, down 0.44% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 65 remained unchanged. The full report for […]

The United Nations has designated May 25 to 31 as the “International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories.” The United Nations maintains a list of what they deem to be “Non-Self-Governing Territories”, and Bermuda is included, having been listed since 1946; with all the other British Overseas Territories are listed as well. […]