Bermuda News Updates

The Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, Walter Roban, and the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, Tinee Furbert, will hold a press conference today to discuss Throne Speech initiative…

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Phillips Advances At J4 Guatemala Open

November 14, 2022

Daniel Phillips has broken into the top 300 in the World Junior Rankings for tennis, coming in at 291, while also ranking at 3,291 in the world after advancing in a qualifying round. Phillips is currently in Guatemala competing in the J4 Guatemala Open. The athlete played two matches in the qualifying round to advance […]

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Students test themselves for Duke of Edinburgh Awards

November 14, 2022

Hundreds of young people pitched tents, completed an obstacle course and engaged in team-building activities – all in one weekend.
They were taking part in Duke of Edinburgh Award’s joint training s…

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Christmas tree shortage looms

November 14, 2022

Christmas trees are likely to be harder to find this year as a number of regular suppliers are not importing the seasonal fixture.
Sousa’s Gardens and Landscape Management is among the importers who …

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Belco fails to respond to estimates it fails proposed air quality standards

November 14, 2022

Belco has failed to confirm or deny whether there are levels of air contaminants surrounding its Pembroke plant that exceed the UK limits with which Bermuda aims to align under new air quality laws.
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Brielle shows you can live well with Type 1 diabetes

November 14, 2022

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. The Rego family shared its story to help raise awareness of the importance of diabetes education.

At the age of just seven Brielle Rego is a shining example…

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BTA hopes end of TA form will help revival of tourism

November 14, 2022

The interim head of the Bermuda Tourism Authority has welcomed today’s abolition of the controversial Travel Authorisation form, claiming that it will “make travel to Bermuda seamless again”.
Tracy Be…

Bermuda-linked company caught up in turmoil of FTX collapse

November 14, 2022

The parent of a Bermuda-based fintech company has stopped permitting customer withdrawals and had its California lending licence suspended in the wake of the spectacular collapse of crypto trading pla…

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Liverpool Team Win 2022 EPL Golf Classic

November 14, 2022

The Liverpool team of Delyone Borden, George O’Brien Jr., Sammy Robinson and Rahji Edness won the EPL Golf Classic at the Ocean View Golf Course with a score of 9-under par. The Liverpool team won by one stroke ahead of the Manchester City team of Steven Lambert Jr., Steven Lambert Sr., Richard Jones and Edwin […]

More than 200 competitors take part in Man on the Run 5k

November 13, 2022

The streets of Warwick were filled with men pounding the streets on Sunday morning as more than 200 competitors took part in the Axa Man on the Run 5k.
Starting and finishing in the grounds of Warwick…

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Premier to lead town hall discussion on Throne Speech

November 13, 2022

David Burt is to host a town hall meeting to discuss initiatives set out in the Throne Speech.
The Premier will be joined in the “community conversation” on Tuesday evening by Diallo Rabain, the Minis…

Substitutes make difference as Wolves beat Southampton Rangers

November 13, 2022

Southampton Rangers 0 Wolves 4

Morrico Iris scored twice after coming off the bench to help Wolves into the next round of the FA Cup with an emphatic away win over Southampton Rangers on Sunday.
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Ebbin Leads Bellbridge To Victory In Australia

November 13, 2022

Amari Ebbin continued his Australia Cricket stint by taking to the field for Bellbridge Cricket Club in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. Ebbin and his teammates faced off against Moonee Ponds Cricket Club, at the Mossfield Reserve Cricket Grounds. Ebbin and his teammates picked up a 6 wicket victory. Batting first Moonee Ponds were bowled […]

Penalty helps Devonshire Colts battle past St David’s in FA Cup

November 13, 2022

St. David’s Warriors 0 Devonshire Colts 1

Devonshire Colts are in the hat for the next round of the FA Cup after a battling 1-0 win over St. David’s Warriors on Sunday.
Daniel Ball kept his com…

Paget Lions edge BAA in tight FA Cup match

November 13, 2022

BAA 1 Paget 2

Paget advanced to the next round of the FA Cup following a tightly-contested match against a youthful BAA outfit at Goose Gosling Field on Sunday.
Second-half substitute Jelani Simm…

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Bermuda lays wreath at London Remembrance ceremony

November 13, 2022

A representative of Bermuda laid a wreath on behalf of the country at a remembrance ceremony in Britain today.
Kimberley Durrant, the UK Representative of the Bermuda Government, took part in the Nati…

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Hospitals get back to normal after installing computer system

November 13, 2022

The Bermuda Hospitals Board says emergency department waiting times are returning to normal as staff have become accustomed to its new electronic records system.
Michael Richmond, BHB chief executive …

Bermuda claim 13 medals to cap successful home Carifta

November 13, 2022

Bermuda’s athletes finished an impressive Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Relay Championships campaign with a total of 13 medals.
Fenella Wightman led the island’s charge, winning two individua…

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Weather Forecast For Monday Nov 14

November 13, 2022

Monday, November 14 is expected to see Scattered thunderstorms, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 91%. Sunrise will be at 6:47am and sunset will be at 5:19pm. […]

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Search for missing aircraft finds debris from Challenger

November 13, 2022

A film crew searching for Second World War aircraft allegedly lost in the Bermuda Triangle found something else – a 20-foot section of the destroyed space shuttle Challenger.
Nasa’s Kennedy Space Cent…

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Team Bermuda Compete In World Offshore Race

November 13, 2022

David Selley and Steven Bridges took to the waters for the 41st Annual Race World Offshore Key West Championship in Florida. Driver Selley and throttle-man Bridges are racing aboard Team Bermuda, in the Super Stock Class. A total of 13 boats went to the start line, with Team Bermuda finishing 13th 6 laps down. Related […]

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1609 restaurant to close for winter next weekend

November 13, 2022

A popular Hamilton outdoor eatery will be closing for the off-season next week.
Last orders at the Hamilton Princess Hotel’s 1609 restaurant and marina bar will be taken on Sunday, November 20.
A spok…

Bermuda-linked company caught up in FTX collapse turmoil

November 13, 2022

The parent of a Bermuda-based fintech company has stopped permitting customer withdrawals and had its California lending licence suspended in the wake of the spectacular collapse of crypto trading pl…

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Photos: Dame Flora Duffy Finishes WTS Race

November 13, 2022

Racing on a course that included a hill named in her honour, Dame Flora Duffy raced to a resounding victory at the World Triathlon Series Bermuda, crossing the line in front of a very enthusiastic crowd that was more than pleased to watch her win, chanting ‘Flora, Flora, Flora’ as she crossed the line, and […]

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NORCECA Beach Tournament Day Two Results

November 13, 2022

The NORCECA Beach Tour which is the signature beach volleyball tour for the North American, Central American, and Caribbean Zone, continued in the Cayman Islands. The Bermuda women’s team of Allison Settle & Lisa LeBlanc took to the court for the quarter-finals where they were defeated by Thompson/Gandolfi from the Cayman Islands by a score […]

Tuff Dogs and Footy Kings spring FA Cup shocks

November 13, 2022

Tuff Dogs and Footy Kings pulled off upsets in different fashions in the preliminary round of the FA Cup at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday night.
In the evening’s opening match, Dogs recovered from …

Local law firms gain Tier 1 rankings

November 13, 2022

Local law firms Appleby, Conyers, Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited, Wakefield Quinn and Walkers have all received Tier 1 rankings from international legal directory Legal 500 Caribbean.
Appleby and Conyers…

Bermuda’s Fenella Wightman grabs her second gold at Carifta Games

November 13, 2022

Not content with picking up Bermuda’s first gold medal at the 2022 Carifta Triathlon and Aquathlon on Saturday, Fenella Wightman brought up a glorious double with another imperious victory on Sunday.
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Photos: 2022 Carifta Triathlon Championships

November 13, 2022

The CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay [MTR] Championship event is taking place at Clearwater Beach, marking the first time the event has been held in Bermuda. A spokesperson previously said, “The island will welcome over 100 athletes from around the region along with officials and supporters from the regional triathlon federations. This is […]

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Rugby Team Win Three Matches In Mexico

November 13, 2022

The 2022 Rugby Americas North Super Sevens tournament got underway in Mexico City at UNAM’s Deportivo Alfredo Harp Helu Grounds, with Bermuda represented in both men’s and women’s divisions. Bermuda’s men opened up with a 26 – 12 victory over the Dominican Republic, then defeated Barbados 14 – 12, and the Bermuda men’s team’s third […]

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Daniel Augustus Finishes T3rd In California

November 13, 2022

Daniel Augustus concluded competing in the APGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Fall Series Championship in Tustin, California. The Bermudian golfer shot a second round 3-under par 69, to finish T3rd, three strokes off the winner Michael Bradham. In his final round Augustus shot 5 birdies, 16 pars, and 2 bogey’s. With the season now over, Augustus reflected, […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Motocross Racing

November 13, 2022

The Bermuda Motocross Season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Zico Majors won the Expert Class, while Aaron Cannonier claimed the victory in the Over 30’s Class, and Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the Novice Class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson claimed the victory in the Super mini Class, Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the PeeWee Class, while Tinho Tucker-Wall won the 50cc Class. […]

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Live Video: Carifta Youth Triathlon Event

November 13, 2022

The 4th annual Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay Championship is taking place this weekend at Clearwater Beach, with over 100 young athletes from around the region taking part, including a full team from Bermuda. You can view all our coverage of the Carifta Triathlon here, and tune in to the live stream below. […]

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PartnerRe Appoints Jeffery And Frezal

November 13, 2022

PartnerRe Ltd. has appointed Reuben Jeffery III and Sylvestre Frezal to PartnerRe’s Board, both effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “PartnerRe Ltd. today announced two appointments to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board are Reuben Jeffery III, as an independent director, and Sylvestre Frezal, both effective immediately. “Reuben Jeffery is the former President and Chief […]

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Carifta Triathlon Underway, Bermuda Wins Gold

November 12, 2022

The 4th Annual Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon, and Mixed Team Relay Championship got underway this morning at the Clearwater Beach, with Bermuda claiming one gold medal. Jean-Marc Granderson from Trinidad won the Male 20-21 Age Group Division with a time of 1:04:43, Chad Hosein from Trinidad was second in 1:10:21, and Ralph Wood from the Bahamas […]

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Minister Darrell Pays Tribute To Skipper Ingham

November 12, 2022

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen K. Darrell, joined the community in expressing his sadness at the passing of Mr. Frederick “Skipper” Ingham. Minister Darrell said, “I extend my heartfelt condolences to Skipper’s family, loved ones and friends. Skipper Ingham was a martial arts legend in Bermuda. He became involved in the sport […]

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Photos: 2022 Remembrance Day Parade

November 12, 2022

The island’s veterans joined with others to march in the Remembrance Day parade on Front Street. Crowds looked on as the Band & Corps of Drums and Junior Leaders, joined by veterans and representatives from other island organisations, made their way towards the Cenotaph. Dignitaries including Rena Lalgie, the Governor and RBR Commander-in-Chief, Premier David […]

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Four Star, FoodHub Reducing Single Use Plastics

November 12, 2022

FoodHub & FourStar will no longer be automatically giving out utensils and napkins in an “effort to help the planet and decrease their environmental footprint.” A spokesperson said, “Statements by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, the KBB [Keep Bermuda Beautiful], and Beyond Plastic Bermuda have encouraged us to think more about our single-use plastic […]

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BTA Releases Q3 2022 Tourism Statistics

November 12, 2022

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has released the third-quarter tourism performance for the period ending September 30, 2022, reporting “signs of continued recovery.” A spokesperson said, “Tourism measures have seen growth over 2021 including figures, including growth from the UK, while traditional air arrivals from the US and Canada lagged. “Total year-to-date [YTD] leisure air […]

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Football: North Village Rams Win Title

November 12, 2022

The North Village Rams were crowned the Leonard Holder DeRosa Champions after edging the Somerset Trojans 2 – 1 at the Devonshire Recreation Club. Tiago Correia gave the North Village Rams the lead in the 2nd minute, Correia beat the offside trap and beat the keeper to a long ball to score. The North Village […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday November 13

November 12, 2022

Sunday, November 13 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 6.46am and sunset […]

Bermuda make strong start to Carifta Games as Fenella Wightman grabs gold

November 12, 2022

Bermuda have made a fantastic start to the Carifta Games on home soil with Fennella Wightman picking up a gold medal.
Wightman led from after the transition to the bike to win the girls 13-15 triathlo…

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Duffy Closes The Ranking Gap To 69 Points

November 12, 2022

The Maurice Lacroix World Triathlon Championship Rankings have been updated, and following Dame Flora Duffy’s win on Sunday at the World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda, she has now closed the gap on Georgia Taylor-Brown from Great Britain to just 69 points. Taylor-Brown and Duffy are expected to battle in the 2022 World Triathlon Championship Finals […]

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Remembrance Day Observance At Albouys Point

November 12, 2022

Governor Rena Lalgie and Minister of National Security Michael Weeks joined the Bermuda Sea Cadets for Remembrance Day observances at Albouys Point, with a ceremony held in advance of the main parade on Front Street on November 11th. Related Stories Remembrance Day Parade On Friday Remembrance Day Ceremony Tomorrow Regiment Guard For Remembrance Day Govt: […]

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BMA Launches ‘Deposit It Or Exchange It’

November 12, 2022

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] launches its campaign ‘Deposit It or Exchange It’ to remind the public that, from 31 December 2022, they will have one year to deposit or exchange the horizontal Bermuda Dollars legacy banknotes. A spokesperson said, “Effective 1 January 2024, these notes will be retired and no longer have value as […]

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Somerset Trojans Win Dudley Eve Title

November 12, 2022

The Somerset Trojans were crowned the Dudley Eve Champions after defeating the Devonshire Cougars 3 – 2. The Somerset Trojans took a 1 – 0 lead in the 38th minute when Jaz Ratteray Smith converted from the penalty spot, and they took that lead to the break. The Somerset Trojans lead was doubled in the […]

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Island Restaurant Acquires Bolero Brasserie

November 12, 2022

The Island Restaurant Group [IRG] has acquired Bolero Brasserie, and Jonny Roberts has joined IRG as Corporate Executive Chef. A spokesperson said, “Jonny Roberts, the chef-proprietor of Bolero restaurant for over 15 years, has joined Island Restaurant Group [IRG] as Corporate Executive Chef. “IRG owns Barracuda Grill, Hog Penny, Pickled Onion, Brew, Frog & Onion, IRG Catering […]

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Sailors to Compete in IODA Championships

November 12, 2022

Oliver Soares, Trystan Hocking, Nina Gotfredsen, Shiloh Cruickshank, Dylan Menzies, and Miguel Powerto will represent Bermuda in Nassau Bahamas as the IODA North American Championships, which will take place from November 13th – 20th. A total of 155 sailors are expected to compete on the waters of the Nassau Yacht Club. Related Stories Rodrigues Concludes […]

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Augustus Competes In APGA Championship

November 12, 2022

Daniel Augustus began the APGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Fall Series Championship in Tustin, California. Augustus shot a first round 1-under par 71, Augustus shot 5 birdies, 14 pars, and 4 bogeys and came off the course T3rd. Daniel Augustus Farmers Insurance Fall Series Championship First Round Scorecard 1 – 4 – Par 2 – 5 – […]

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Harvey Siblings Win Twice, Help Penn State Win

November 12, 2022

Emma Harvey and her Penn State women’s swimming & diving teammates defeated West Virginia, 208-92, while Jack Harvey and his Penn State men’s swimming & diving teammates defeated West Virginia, 200.5 – 96.5 at McCoy Natatorium. Emma Harvey swam the third leg for the Penn State Girls 200 yard medley relay A team that clocked […]