Bermuda News Updates

The Bermuda Netball Association seasons have all ended, with the BNA noting that “this was a challenging season for all involved due to the issues with venues, but with the assistance of The Bermuda College, CedarBridge Academy, and Whitney Middle School the BNA was able to complete the season.” A spokesperson said, “In the Senior […]

Bermuda’s Quinton Sherlock Jr. has made a major step in establishing himself as an international elite golf instructor. For the past year and a half, he has been studying under David Leadbetter and his top instructors. Sherlock has visited the Golfzon Leadbetter world headquarters in Orlando, Florida twice during the process, learning directly from Leadbetter […]

Somerset Primary School students recently celebrated achieving their target of reading 3,000 books with a fun-themed Literacy Day. The event started with an assembly, with each class presenting their favourite author before the older students were paired with younger students as part of a “buddy read”. Students spent the rest of the day travelling through […]

The 2023 Horse Jumping event at the exhibition came to an end in the Center Ring at the Botanical Gardens. Glen Smith won the Open Carriage Single Class with J.S. Magic, while Melody Greenslade won the Ladies Pleasure Single Class with Random Renegade. Jaylynn Hines and her horse Toto D’ysenbeeck Z won the 1.10m Horse […]

The PLP said they “join with trade unions, employers, and the government in recognition of the International Labour Organization [ILO]’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work.” A spokesperson said, “Since 2003, April 28 has been observed as part of an annual global campaign to promote occupational safety, health, and decent work. “The significance […]

During April, Bernews posted a myriad of videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included the various Good Friday celebrations, the Lindo’s Grand Prix Street Karting Race, Xtreme Sports Fun Zone Good Saturday, Bermuda National Trust Palm Sunday Walk,  Chris […]

News that the Brownies held a clean-up, KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis presented a cheque to WindReach for $3,684.50, Future Leaders Bermuda announced the promotions of Mckenzie-Kohl Tuckett and Seon Tatem to Assistant Director positions, and Suzanne Williams-Charles will be a featured panelist at the Insurance Europe International Conference in Paris this June were all […]

Harper’s Bazaar has featured the island in a story titled “The Ultimate Packing Guide For A Trip To Bermuda.” The Harper’s Bazaar story said, “Ringed with blush pink sands and edged with turquoise waters, Bermuda is a chic island hideaway unlike any other. And a visit here is best complemented by a curated wardrobe that’s […]

Police continue their investigation into the murder of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess, and have reiterated their appeal for anyone with any information to please contact them. The mother of one was reported missing on April 30th, 2020, and her body has never been found. A police spokesperson said, “The investigation into the murder of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess, has […]

A delegation from the Royal Bermuda Regiment will take part in King Charles III’s coronation in London next weekend. A spokesperson said, “A delegation of 14 soldiers and officers will become part of Royal Bermuda Regiment history when they take their places among thousands of troops at King Charles III’s coronation in London next weekend. […]

The 2023 Agricultural Exhibition is being held this weekend Botanical Gardens in Paget, with the always popular event featuring an equestrian competition, numerous exhibits, face painting, flowers and plants, Gombeys, and more. To view the first set of photos, please click here, and you can view all our coverage of this year and past year’s […]

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 kite flying on Good Friday, trails linking South […]

On Monday [April 24], the cruise ship Celebrity Beyond – which was traveling from Florida to Azores – diverted to Bermuda to disembark a crew member and passenger in need of hospitalization. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 24th April, 1:38 pm – Cruise ship Celebrity Beyond contacts RCC Bermuda from a position […]

Sunday, April 30 is expected to see early cloud and a few showers, becoming drier & brighter later, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will […]

The Berkeley Institute won the Senior School Track and Field Championships in impressive fashion accumulating a massive 672.67 points in front of a big crowd at the Flora Duffy South Field. CedarBridge Academy was the closest rival with 393.33 points. Saltus Grammar School finished in third with 261.50. J’Naz Richard from CedarBridge Academy and Jaeda […]

R.I.S.E. [Resiliently Inspired. Strengthened & Encouraged] will be hosting a motivational and healing market on Sunday, May 7 from 1.00pm to 5.00pm at Francis Patton Primary School. The event will include “tasty vegan creations, free massage after 2pm, door prizes at 2pm, and free yoga at 4pm.” Related Stories Apex Appointed Investment Fund Administrator PwC: […]

Warwick Academy Primary School recently held their International Day, with the students from reception year to year six representing their country of choice. A spokesperson said, “Learning about language, culture and celebrating what makes us all different was the overriding theme of the day. They started the day with an incredible assembly as the 62 primary […]

Bermuda Motors donated a Kia Picanto car to Bermuda College in support of the hands-on training for the College’s Motor Vehicle Technology associate degree, diploma and certificate programmes. A spokesperson said, “The training car will be the most recent addition to the automotive fleet, and comes equipped with an electrical training board and transmission. The […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade claimed a silver medal for Bermuda at the Boccia World Cup in Montreal. DeSilva-Andrade defeated Angeline Lawas, of Malaysia, in the semi-final, winning a thrilling tie-breaker after the game finished 5-5 before facing Yee Ting Jeralyn Tan, of Singapore, in the final, losing a hard-fought match 5-3. The competition […]

Jaylynn Hines and her horse Toto D’ysenbeeck Z won the 1.10m Horse Jumping Class on day one of the Ag Show. In the class five of the six competitors had 4 penalty fault points and a jump-off was needed. Hines and Toto D’ysenbeeck Z finished with a clear round jump-off time of 34.28, with Vicki […]

On Monday [April 24], a Singapore flagged oil/chemical tanker diverted to Bermuda after a 62-year-old crew member died. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 24th April, 6:00 pm – Satellite telephone call received from the Captain of the Singapore flagged oil/chemical tanker Rudolph Schulte at a position 130 miles north of Bermuda. “The […]

A free one-on-one asthma consultation will be offered on World Asthma Day on May 2 at Victoria Park 11.30am to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “How much ventolin is too much? Come find out from one of our asthma educators. “Bring your inhalers and come for a free one-on-one asthma consultation. Receive a free pillow and […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Hamilton Lions Club have shared more than $17,000 with three local charities after raising money through their annual Gas-o-Rama raffle sales. This year’s beneficiaries, the Bermuda Golf Association’s junior programme, Vision Bermuda and Tomorrow’s Voices, each received $5,750 during a presentation at Rubis Terceira’s North Shore gas station. The annual Gas-o-Rama, […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 29th. On Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship and the Decisive cable layer are expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Norwegian Prima cruise ship […]

Two Salvation Army pastors from Canada are being reassigned to Bermuda, with Lt. Lester Ward to be the executive director for community and family services” and Lt. Almeta Ward to be the corps officer for the Salvation Army Church in St. George’s, Bermuda. This is according to a news report, which said, “After only a few […]

April 28 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,111.10, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 66 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And […]