Bermuda News Updates

The Bermuda Gombey Council have issued an apology to the community for incident on Monday night and said “all troupes have created policies to deter anti-social behavior and promote unity within the culture.” This follows after an altercation happened, and the police have confirmed they are looking into it., saying “the Bermuda Police Service, [BPS], […]

Thursday, January 5 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and sunset […]

Off Level BDA has started 2023 in a positive manner by donating $1,350 to different teachers around the island so they can “enhance their respective programs.” A spokesperson said, “The donation was a benefit from the Off Level Games recently held at Southampton Rangers Sports Club. The annual event is an Adult Sports Day, with […]

Noting they are “aware of video clips depicting an altercation involving individuals in traditional Bermuda Gombey costume being circulated,” the police confirmed the “matter is being looked into.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS], is aware of video clips depicting an altercation involving individuals in traditional Bermuda Gombey costume, being circulated on […]

Mariners Men have withdrawn from this year’s men’s rugby league competition due to “a lack of sustainable men’s player pool.” BRFU President Sean Field confirmed the withdrawal from the league, saying, “I can sadly confirm that Mariners Men’s team has withdrawn from this year’s men’s league competition due to a lack of sustainable men’s player […]

Students from Chatmore British International School joined Hayley Francis Cann, Neurologic Music Therapist from Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness, to sing to the participants of the Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia [AAD] group last Monday. A spokesperson said, “Three times a year, Chatmore sets aside one week for immersive learning experiences linked to curriculum units […]

The New Year’s celebrations is never complete without performances from the Gombeys, and two more videos of their New Year’s performances are below. You can view all of our coverage of Gombeys here and for over 100 videos of the Gombeys spanning the past decade visit here on Bernew.TV. Gombey Warriors  H & H Gombeys  Related Stories Video: […]

Mia Fishel scored a total of 33 goals with Mexico’s UANL Tigres to earn International Federation of Football History and Statistics [IFFHS] Women’s World Best National Top Division Goalscorer 2022. Fishel said, “To be the best was something that I always wanted as a kid, and continue to seek it in my professional career. I’m […]

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited [FIHL] announced the completion of the transaction creating a new Managing General Underwriter [Fidelis MGU], separate from FIHL and the existing insurance companies. A spokesperson said, “Originally announced in July 2022, the transaction became effective on January 3, 2023. Both FIHL and Fidelis MGU have received approvals or non-objections [as and […]

Chubb announced the launch of a new global climate business unit, drawing on the company’s extensive technical capabilities in underwriting and risk engineering and bringing together Chubb units engaged in traditional, alternative and renewable energy, climate tech, agribusiness and risk engineering services. A spokesperson said, “The new business unit will provide a full spectrum of […]

In a make-up First Division match, St. David’s edged the Somerset Eagles 2 – 1. Rychus Symonds gave the Somerset Eagles the lead in the 33rd minute when he scored from a cross, Cody Richardson equalized for St. David’s when he scored from the penalty spot in the 68th minute and Innaig Castro scored the winner […]

Bermuda equestrians earned a number of top spots at the 2022 CEA Regional Jumping Challenge and CEA Mini Jumping Challenge. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Equestrian Federation is delighted to share that the 2022 CEA Regional Jumping Challenge and the newly introduced CEA Mini Jumping Challenge came to a very successful conclusion for Bermuda’s show […]

The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Spittal Pond Nature Reserve. The image 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 both sizes below, and check back […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board today outlined “what’s in store for the new electronic medical record [EMR], called PEARL [Patient Electronic & Administrative Records Log] and reviewed the project’s success.” A spokesperson said, “PEARL is a replacement for a number of BHB systems, most notably BHB’s main clinical system, which was so old, it was no longer […]

The Acting Information Commissioner issued three decisions regarding the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Finance Headquarters, and Bermuda Gaming Commission. Decision 28/2022, The Cabinet Office [PDF] Decision 29/2022, Ministry of Finance Headquarters [PDF] Decision 30/2022, Bermuda Gaming Commission [PDF] A spokesperson said, “On 16 December 2022, the Acting Information Commissioner issued Decision 28/2022, The Cabinet Office. […]

From December 5th, 2022 to January 3rd, 2023, 635 moving violation tickets were issued for traffic offences, up from 428 in the previous reporting period, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “In this reporting period, Monday, December 5th, 2022 to Tuesday January 3rd, 2023, six hundred and thirty-five moving violation tickets [MVTs], were […]