Bermuda News Updates

Footballing legend Clyde Best’s surprise visit at Clearwater Middle School’s assembly on Monday enthralled students and staff alike. Mr. Best — one of the first Black players at a top-flight English club — was invited to speak as a highlight of the school’s Black History Month celebrations. He recounted his pioneering days at the West […]

The average cost of eggs went up 50.3%, ice cream went up 21.1% and bread went up 19.0% on a year to year basis; while on a month to month basis, the average cost of lettuce increased by 40.9%, green peppers went up 20.1% and cantaloupes went up 7.9%. This is according to the recently […]

Wayne Raynor, Sanaa Rae, Hazel Clark, Aaron Adderley, and Nikki Fagan will be joining Bernews at 6.15pm this evening [Feb 28] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the guests set to discuss the upcoming Skyport Magic Mile, which will take place this weekend with hundreds of young runners in […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has successfully petitioned the Supreme Court to wind up British Steamship Protection and Indemnity Association [Bermuda] Limited. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has successfully petitioned the Supreme Court of Bermuda to wind up British Steamship Protection and Indemnity Association [Bermuda] Limited [Company] pursuant to the provisions of […]

Three-time Olympian Hazel Clark – the BTA Director of Global Sales and Business Development – has shared five tips for running ahead of the Skyport Magic Mile. Maximize your closing speed Ms. Clark said, “Pick a point on the final stretch of the track to put on your “turbo boosters” speed surge. This will help […]

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] hosted a networking event for Long Term insurance and reinsurance professionals at the ReFocus conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 27. A spokesperson said, “The conference, which runs from February 26 to March 1, is jointly organised by the American Council of Life Insurers [ACLI] and […]

Daniel Augustus and Camiko Smith began playing in the APGA Black History Month Classic at Indian Canyons Golf Resort in Palm Springs. This event is part of the 2023 Advocates Professional Golf Association [APGA] Tour season. Smith ended the first round at 5-under par 67, he is T4th, two strokes off the leaders Kevin Hall, […]

The Junior Davis Cup pre-qualifying tournament for the Caribbean and Central American region got underway, with the Bermuda team taking on the Dominican Republic. Bermuda fell in their opening Group E match 2 – 1 on court six. Zach McGuire took on Alvaro Perez in the opening match, with McGuire falling 6-1, 6-0. Vincent Boisvert […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Organisers of the Skyport Magic Mile say they are “on track” to set a new entry record for the annual junior race. As of yesterday, 525 participants had registered for the iconic race, with the organisers remaining confident of beating their previous best number of 1008 with four days to go […]

During February 2023, Bernews posted over 150 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 police press conference, Marico Thomas on Pinkys Drive Thru restaurant, the seal, Carnival costume launches and the BZS Lionfish Chowder Competition. As far as […]

Canadian publication the Toronto Sun has featured the island in an article advising travelers to “lose the blues in Bermuda’s pink sand.” Toronto Sun story says, “Why suffer through the winter blues when you can be entirely in the pink? “As in sinking your toes into the pale pink sand next to the turquoise waters […]

Jessica Lewis continued competing in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai. On the second day she competed in the T52/53 women’s 100m finals where she finished 5th clocking a time of 17.71, which followed after she raced to a 5th place finish in the T53 Women’s 800m final.

“Pre-recorded child witness evidence was used, for the very first time in this jurisdiction, in a Supreme Court criminal trial,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said, explaining that the “child witness was never required to confront the defendant, nor was he/she obligated to testify in the intimidating court room setting in front of the adult jury.” Speaking […]

The Integrated Agriculture Strategy – which “will assist with increasing domestic food production” — will now form part of the Government’s Economic Development Strategy, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, explaining that some of the priority initiatives include a Crop Innovation Study, identification of new land for increased production and introducing measures to curtail ‘night […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Lindo’s to Lindo’s Road Race will once again be raising awareness of diabetes and generating funds for the Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA] on Sunday [March 5]. The event, which features a 10k run, 4-mile competitive walk and 4-mile fun run/walk, starts at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick and finishes at […]

“Despite severely adverse conditions the 10 athletes who competed in the Speed Capital event did acquit themselves, their parents, and Bermuda proudly,” BNAA President Dr Freddie Evans said, In providing a recap, Dr Evans said, “Despite severely adverse conditions the 10 athletes who competed in the Speed Capital event did acquit themselves, their parents, and Bermuda […]

Pinky’s Drive Thru will now start opening at 6am and will be serving breakfast, offering burritos, oatmeal, coffee and pastries, with codfish & potatoes available on Saturdays. The company, which recently opened in Devonshire creating dozens of new jobs, said they will now be open from 6am to 7:30pm, Monday to Saturday, and noted that they added […]

On March 10th, 2023, Eye for I, an exhibition by Cosmic Design Agency, will open at the Masterworks Museum. A spokesperson said, “After celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2022, Cosmic will be utilizing the Rick Faries gallery space to reflect on the last two decades, sharing more about their technique and craft, and displaying contemporary […]

One Communications announced the launch of its new Business Bundles, called “Business in a Box,” which they said “offers everything a business needs to get started or grow their existing business, including Internet, Mobile, Business Phone, and Physical Security.” A spokesperson said, “The new bundles are fully customizable and designed to provide a comprehensive and affordable […]

Sancho Smith — who competes for Clayton State University — raced to victory in the 800m race at the Savannah State Eye Opener meet in Georgia, finishing in a time of 1:57.28. His performance helped his men’s track and field team place 4th in the meet as they opened their outdoor season.

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available:

Cash App — a multi-billion dollar tech company best known for its popular app that allows people to send and receive money, buy stocks and more  — has been granted a Digital Asset Business Licence by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The licence was recently listed on the BMA’s website, with the listing stating, “Allowed Business […]

Tuesday, February 28 is expected to see mainly cloudy, developing rain/showers, 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 SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.48am and sunset will be […]

Eleven motorists “failed the alco-analyser test at Hamilton Police Station and were arrested for an impaired driving offence” during checkpoints held from February 23 to February 26. Acting Superintendent Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division said, “As advertised, road side sobriety testing was enforced between last week Thursday, 23rd February 2023 and Sunday, 26th February 2023 […]

The Masterworks Museum, in partnership with Solstice, announced an “unprecedented interactive museum experience that unites health and wellbeing with art and creativity.” A spokesperson said, “Starting March 17th, the exhibition, ‘Retelling Our Stories,’ will invite individuals of all ages and backgrounds to engage in a creative exercise that identifies the various aspects of personal and […]

A pedal cyclist was transported to hospital following a collision in Hamilton today [Feb 27]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:30am on Monday 27th February, 2023, emergency services were dispatched to the scene of a serious collision at the junction of Cedar Avenue and Dundonald Street, CoH involving a car and a pedal cyclist. “On […]

The 60th annual Founder’s Day and Drum Major Awards will be held at the CedarBridge Academy cafeteria on Sunday [March 5] at 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “We welcome and encourage all party members and supporters to attend as we celebrate our founders and present Drum Major Awards. “The speaker for this year’s event will be […]

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors is encouraging the public to apply for a consultant position with the United Nations [UN] Women. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors encourages members of the public who have a keen interest in working for the United Nations Women and who have the […]