Bermuda News Updates

The Ministry of National Security announced the appointment of Mr Dana Lovell as the new Chief Fire Officer of the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS]. A Government spokesperson said, “With 38 years of experience in firefighting and emergency response, Mr Lovell brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. “Mr Lovell has been serving as […]

Thursday, April 20 is expected to see early cloud & the odd shower give way to a mostly sunny day, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. […]

Daniel Phillips began competing in the J100 Burlington Junior Tennis Tournament in Canada, advancing in both the singles and doubles categories. In his first round match, number seven seed Phillips defeated Alexandre Bergeron from Canada in straight sets 6-3, 6-3. Phillips then teamed up with American Noah Johnston in the doubles, and they defeated the […]

The 2022/23 Bermuda Karting Club season came to an end over the weekend, with Stephen Corrado, Roman Wilkinson, Scott Barnes, Kenneth Harrison, Ed Cook, Blake Horseman, and Tanner Correia claiming titles. With 1,057 points, Stephen Corrado claimed the Tag Senior Class title; Jayden Brimmer finished second with 880 points. Roman Wilkinson won the Tag Junior […]

Another screening of the Anecdotals film will be held at 7pm on Monday, April 24th, with the free public screening being offered “to ensure that anyone interested in watching the documentary has yet another opportunity to do so.” A spokesperson said, “After selling out the Premiere Screening on April 10th, the 2nd screening of Anecdotals played to […]

Bacardi is unveiling a ‘greener makeover’ at its global headquarters in Bermuda to “further cut its carbon footprint and to create a working environment that promotes even greater wellbeing for its employees.” A spokesperson said, “The world’s largest privately-held international spirits company has recently installed new solar paneling on the office roof which will generate […]

The PLP will host a Town Hall on the Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO] application at 7pm on Tuesday, April 25th at the Heron Bay Primary School, with representatives from Gencom also set to attend. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] announced today that their representatives for constituencies 29, 30, and 31 will […]

Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Justin Donawa, and Knory Scott were recently in action overseas. Nahki Wells James McAtee’s 77th-minute goal gave Sheffield United all three points at Bramall Lane, defeating Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates 1 – 0. Justin Donawa Justin Donawa and his Solihull Moors teammates suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Caitlin Conyers claimed an impressive eleventh-place finish in the elite time-trial at the Pan American Road Continental Championships in Panama yesterday [April 18]. Conyers, who is hoping to reach the Olympic Games in Paris next summer, completed the 25.6-kilometre course in 38min 36.35sec. Amber Neben, of the United States, […]

Bermuda’s Under 20 Women’s National Team took to the Estadio Nacional Stadium in Nicaragua to face Anguilla in their third CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying match, with Bermuda making a strong showing to claim a 3-1 win. Anguilla took a 1 – 0 after 17 minutes when Cycoiah Wattley scored, then Robin-Valana Pearman equalized for […]

Kenny Leseur and his Butler University men’s golf teammates posted a ninth-place finish at the Hoosier Collegiate, in Bloomington, Ind. Butler registered a final-round 13-over par 297, which tied for the fourth-best day score. Butler finished at 910 [+58] after rounds of 316 and 297 on day one, followed by the day two score of […]

Oceanview Reinsurance Ltd. [Oceanview Re], a Bermuda Class E insurance company, announced that Timothy Gasaatura has been appointed Chief Actuary, effective March 28, succeeding Ahwaz Chagani, who has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer of Oceanview Re. A spokesperson said, “Both Mr. Gasaatura and Mr. Chagani are based in Hamilton, Bermuda. Mr. Gasaatura will be […]

In Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Sunset defeat Cool Runnings 3 – 1, league leaders Too Legit To Split defeated Sweet Life 3 – 1, and the match between the Bailey’s Bay Strikers and Secret Weapons ended in a 2 – 2 draw. Men’s High Scratch Game Farijah Harvey 234 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes continued his local dominance after wrapping up the Bermuda Karting Club [BKC] season with two more championships at the Southside Raceway in St David’s at the weekend. Barnes won the Shifter and L206 Senior classes to increase his title wins to 21 – more than any other local driver in […]

Dr. Neletha Butterfield has released a new book, Earth Day Expressions From The Soul, which gives us a peek into the minds of young people and their relationship to the Earth. A spokesperson said, “The year is 2007. It is Earth Day. Over 250 primary school students decide to write letters expressing their thoughts on […]

Ignite Bermuda’s application period for the Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship Programme will close this week with the deadline being extended to Sunday, April 23rd. A spokesperson said, “This unique opportunity is designed for 18-25 year olds who are eager to develop their entrepreneurial skills, gain real-world experience, and unlock their full potential. The part-time, paid […]

14 years ago today [April 19], Bermuda was captured from orbit by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer [ASTER], an instrument that “produces images using infrared, red, and green wavelengths of light.” The NASA website said, “Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the western Atlantic off the east coast of North America. […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji sporting a Bermudiana headdress, with Bermudiana flowers completing the background. 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. […]