Bermuda News Updates

Photos/Video: US Military Plane Departs Bermuda

January 18, 2023

Another military aircraft stopped on the island, with the U.S Air Force stopping by the L.F. Wade International Airport again this week. It is not unusual for military aircraft to make brief stops on the island for refueling or other purposes, and for our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, here. Related Stories Photos & […]

Benn Smith impresses at US Open Sailing Series opener in Florida

January 18, 2023

Benn Smith made a promising start to the new year in the West Marine US Open Sailing Series season-opener in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Bermudian placed an impressive eighth among the 28 sailors wh…

Scott Barnes starts year with two big wins

January 18, 2023

Scott Barnes started the new year in much the same way as he finished the last by winning both finals of the Skuza Winter Series.
Competing in the Masters Shifter Class, Barnes won the opening two rou…

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Arcadian Enters Into D&F Agreement With Aviva

January 18, 2023

Arcadian Risk Capital has entered into a Direct and Facultative [D&F] Property binding arrangement with Aviva Insurance Ltd. UK. A spokesperson said, “Arcadian Risk Capital Ltd. [Arcadian], a Bermuda-based Managing General Agent [MGA] and part of the ‘Class of 2020′, announced that it has entered into a Direct and Facultative [D&F] Property binding arrangement with […]

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Chare Smith Signs With Uphill Castle Cricket

January 18, 2023

Uphill Castle Cricket Club announced the signing of Bermuda’s Chare Smith for the 2023 season, noting that he will join the UK-based team in April after he concludes playing in Australia. The club tweeted the graphic below, saying, “Uphill Castle Cricket Club are delighted to announce the signing of Chare Smith for the 2023 Season. The […]

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Morris Makes Howard University Track Debut

January 18, 2023

Sanaa Rae Morris made her debut for the Howard University women’s track & field at the Rod McCravy Invitational, hosted by the University of Kentucky. Competing in the women’s 60 meter, she finished 49th clocking a time of 8.17. Clocking a time of 25.86, Morris finished 30th competing in the women’s 200 meter dash and […]

Culture shift in full swing as Bermuda Cricket continues to modernise

January 18, 2023

Bermuda Cricket Board president Arnold Manders is adamant a culture shift was required in order for the national team to try to fulfil their aspiration of qualifying for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.
In…

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Campbell: ‘Hope Is The Most Consistent Theme’

January 18, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian poet Rhys Campbell delved deep into his own struggles with mental health when creating his first collection of work. Animate [A Poetry Collection] features more than 40 poems written by Mr Campbell, who published his debut release, From the Pink Sands – a Bermuda-themed poetry booklet – last year. The 25-year-old […]

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Bright Feather Gombey

January 18, 2023

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Gombey set against a backdrop of brightly colored peacock feathers. 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 […]

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Island Trading Donates Furniture To ReStore

January 18, 2023

Island Trading recently donated a set of outdoor furniture to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. A spokesperson said, “Island Trading is delighted to give back whenever possible, and Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda is such an important charity. Their Habitat for Humanity ReStore located at 4 Front Street in Hamilton is focused on repurposing new […]