Bermuda News Updates

Residents were asked to stop using certain surface cleaners after a bacteria was found in products.
A government spokesman said that manufacturer Clorox announced a recall on October 25.
The affected …

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October 2022: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

October 31, 2022

In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the clear water in Flatts, the Grotto Bay underground […]

News / Royal Gazette

Cancer victim hopes treatment will let him see his sons grow up

October 31, 2022

A father of three who is battling cancer in his bones and lungs has set up a fundraiser to pay for life-saving experimental treatment.
George Scott-Smith, 56, said that he had been fighting prostate c…

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DJ ‘Kibbles’ Landy gets send-off

October 31, 2022

A tribute to the late Stephen “Kibbles” Landy brought young and old to the Southampton Rangers Club to celebrate the life of an accomplished reggae DJ over the weekend.
The family fun day block party …

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Burt broke pledge to keep Scott in Cabinet, say PLP insiders

October 31, 2022

David Burt, the Premier, reneged on a deal to keep Lawrence Scott in Cabinet as a reward for his personal backing in the Progressive Labour Party leadership battle, a senior source has told The Royal …

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Doctors warn of surgery crisis due to shortage of equipment

October 31, 2022

Emergency medical procedures could be postponed because of a lack of basic surgical supplies, it has been claimed.
Surgeons held talks with Bermuda Hospitals Board officials earlier this month to disc…

News / Royal Gazette

Tashae Trott looks forward to career in litigation

October 31, 2022

A new lawyer joined the Bar in a ceremony packed with family and friends at the Supreme Court on Friday.
Tashae Trott thanked Sophia Greaves, director of the corporate department at Conyers Dill &…

Entrepreneur: Bermuda fintech could be Lloyd’s coffee house 2.0

October 31, 2022

Bermuda’s pioneering place at the intersection of insurance and digital assets has been likened to the legendary coffee house where Lloyd’s of London was founded in the late 17th century.
Dan Roberts …

Nylah Nailed It diversifies into scavenger hunts

October 31, 2022

After starting an educational product business, Nylah Nailed It, seven months ago, Kiara Somner is now adding scavenger hunts to her offerings.
She and her four-year-old daughter Nylah Bassett, held t…

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Sealey Helps School Win NCISAA Championships

October 31, 2022

Kahzi Sealey represented Christ School at the NCISAA State Cross Country Championships 2022 at Hagan-Stone Park in Greensboro, with his team winning the event. Competing in the Men’s 5K, Sealey clocked a time of 16:07.40, crossing the line in 8th place. Related Stories Bermuda Trio Win At BAAA Championships Armstrong Competes In USATF Master Mile […]

Devonshire Cougars stage fightback to end St George’s winning streak

October 30, 2022

Devonshire Cougars staged a second-half fightback to end St George’s unbeaten run on Sunday night.
St George’s, who came into the encounter top of the table on the back of four straight victories, led…

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Photos, Video, 360: SPCA ‘Paws To The Park’

October 30, 2022

The Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA] hosted ‘Paws to the Park’ at Botanical Gardens today [Oct 30], with prizes given for the best dressed dog and the best dressed human. The organisers previously said the event would consist “of a fun Halloween-themed walk through the Botanical Gardens where kids can collect treats […]

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Photos/Video/360: Court Street Halloween Market

October 30, 2022

The merchants of Court Street held their Court Street Market Halloween Festival today [October 30] offering a wide array of items for sale, live entertainment, a Halloween costume competition, over $1,500 worth of prizes and more. Related Stories Photos & Video: Court Street Vendors Market Photos & Video: Court Street Market Underway Court Street Christmas […]

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Power Wins Butterfield Bermuda Championship

October 30, 2022

The 2022 Butterfield Bermuda Championship was one for the ages as Seamus Power outlasted the field to win the tournament. Power, -19, posted a score of 70 in the Final Round Fueled by Rubis to win by one stroke. From Waterford, Ireland, he claimed his second PGA TOUR win with rounds of 65-65-65-70=265. His 28 […]

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Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes blown away by Butterfield Bermuda Championship

October 30, 2022

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship left an everlasting impression on Super Bowl XIII winner Santonio Holmes, who was among the spectators at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday.
The former Pittsburgh S…

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Hospitals’ electronic records system goes live

October 30, 2022

A milestone for healthcare in Bermuda was celebrated over the weekend with the implementation of a new medical records system for the island’s hospitals.
It was a busy night for Bermuda Hospitals Boar…

Mixed emotions for Paul Simons as he scores hat-trick for PHC Zebras against former club X-Roads

October 30, 2022

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There were mixed emotions for PHC striker Paul Simons as he scored a hat-trick to lead his team to victory over former club X-Road Warriors, who finished the match…

North Village edge Dandy Town in battle of unbeaten teams

October 30, 2022

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North Village defeated cross-town rivals Dandy Town 2-1 to maintain their unblemished Premier Division record on Sunday.
Both sides entered with identical records of …

Argus unveils inaugural sustainability report

October 30, 2022

Businesses today have to be about much more than just profitability, a leading insurance executive has said.
Alison Hill, CEO of the Argus Group, was speaking as the company released its inaugural Sus…

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Weather Forecast For Monday Oct 31

October 30, 2022

Monday, October 31 is expected to be windy with a few clouds, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 7:35am and sunset will […]

Séamus Power capitalises on Ben Griffin meltdown to win Butterfield Bermuda Championship

October 30, 2022

A dramatic collapse from Ben Griffin on the back nine at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship on Sunday scuppered the coronation of a new PGA Tour winner but opened the door for Irishman Séamus Power …

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Bermudian artist installs fitting Remembrance Day tribute exhibit at Crow Lane roundabout

October 30, 2022

The Department of Parks is pleased to work with Bermudian artist Nicky Gurret in displaying an eye-popping art installation at the Crow Lane roundabout in honour of the upcoming Remembrance Day holiday.

Under the theme “Remember Forever”, Ms Gurret’s public exhibit uses the symbolic red poppy to pay tribute to those who died during past and present wars.

To complete her design, she cut out approximately 1,000 plastic bottles from around the Island, including a large donation from Butterfield and Vallis that were painted red and attached to green sticks to resemble poppies.

News / Royal Gazette

Tech summit highlights local and international business links

October 30, 2022

Bermuda’s digital business was highlighted this week in the island’s first in-person tech summit since 2019.
The fourth annual summit was presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency with the…

News / Royal Gazette

Sea of poppies at roundabout is poignant reminder of past wars

October 30, 2022

A sea of memorial poppies ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11 appeared at the entrance to Hamilton over the weekend.
The installation created by artist Nicky Gurret at the Crow Lane roundabout was…

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Bermuda Dressage Group October Show Results

October 30, 2022

The Bermuda Dressage Group hosted its October Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Under the watchful eyes of Judge Cara Witham from Canada, Kelsie Carreiro and Salted Caramel won the Intro Test A-Class with 67.180%, Samantha Cooper and Moxie finished second with a score of 65.930%, and Paige Lindo and Moxie finished […]

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Hollis Wins Seminole Lake Consolation Final

October 30, 2022

Asia-Leigh Hollis concluded competing in the Level 6: Seminole Lake Tennis Tournament. Hollis took to the court for the Girls 18 & Under Consolation Division Final, where she matched up against Taylor Stadjuhar. Stadjuhar won the first set 7 – 5, Hollis leveled the match at 1 – 1 after she won the second set […]

Netball’s young talent showcase ability at Bernard Park

October 30, 2022

Some of Bermuda’s brightest young netball talent displayed their abilities as the Bermuda Netball Asscociation celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday.
With the Harold “Doc” Dowling tournament tak…

Somerset Trojans narrowly beat Hamilton Parish for second win in three days

October 30, 2022

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Somerset Trojans secured their first victory in the Premier Division this season when beating Hamilton Parish for the second time in three days on Saturday ni…

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Football: Paget Lions & Somerset Trojans Win

October 30, 2022

Footballers in both the First Division and Premier Division were in action this weekend, with Paget Lions and Somerset Trojans both earning wins. First Division Ireland Rangers 2 – Paget Lions 4 At the Somerset Cricket Club, the Paget Lions came from a goal down to defeat Ireland Rangers 4 – 2. Leo Burgess gave […]

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Photos, Video, 360: WindReach Trunk Or Treat

October 30, 2022

WindReach hosted a fully-accessible ‘Trunk or Treat Event’ event this weekend, with people dressing up in costumes and decorating their trunks with Halloween decorations, allowing participants to walk or roll from car to car to collect treats. “Thank you so much to everyone who has come out to our first ever Trunk or Treat. WindReach […]

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Hawley Finishes 8th In Triathlon In Uruguay

October 30, 2022

Erica Hawley recorded a top-ten finish competing in the 2022 Americas Triathlon Championships in Montevideo, Uruguay. Taking on others in the Elite Women’s Division, Hawley crossed the line 8th clocking a time of 2:04:39. Hawley completed the 1500m swim in 26:35, finished the 40km bike course in 1:00:51, before clocking a time of 36:18 during […]

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‘Matrix’ Coaching Course Offered To Coaches

October 30, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Local football coaches can “Learn the Matrix Way” as part of a foundation coaching course by the renowned Matrix Soccer Academy at Bermuda College next month. The nine-hour course, organised by the Bermuda Football Coaches Association, is the first step in gaining a certificate in the Matrix coaching ethos. Matrix is […]

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Video: Sunday Oct 30th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

October 30, 2022

News that Nia Christopher and Leilanni Nesbeth continue to rack up goals for their college teams, Jahzuena Bradshaw-Douglas and Courtney Butcher earned the 2022 Bermuda is Love scholarships, and Sabrina Burgess placed fifth in her professional debut were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Casey Truran […]

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Field Hockey: Ravens & Budgies Grey Draw

October 30, 2022

The Bermuda Field Hockey Federation League season resumed at the National Sports Center. In the lone game of the night, the Ravens and Budgies Grey played to a scoreless draw. Related Stories Hockey: CAC Qualifiers Schedule Update Dragons & Hawks Draw At The Sports Center Field Hockey: Pirates Defeat The Dragons Dragons & Islanders Draw […]

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Lonely Planet: “The Top 7 Hikes In Bermuda”

October 30, 2022

Lonely Planet has featured Bermuda in an article titled “The top 7 hikes in Bermuda.” The Lonely Planet website said, “Bermuda might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think about hiking destinations. However, the beaches, cliffs, mangrove swamps and pockets of jungle in nature reserves that dot this 24-mile-long island […]

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of NEWGT

October 30, 2022

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of NEWGT Reinsurance Company, Ltd. [NEWGT] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect NEWGT’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well […]

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Photos: Pilot Gig Boat Rowing In St. George’s

October 29, 2022

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club recently hosted the Argus International Gig Regatta in the St. George’s Harbour. A spokesperson previously said, “The competition will be fierce, with two days of all-male and all-female crews racing in staggered heats. This is the first time in four years that local crews have the opportunity to test their […]

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Hospital Board CEO: ‘Today Is A Milestone Day’

October 29, 2022

“Today is a milestone day,” Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] CEO and President Dr Michael Richmond said, as “for the first time in BHB’s history, we have a BHB-wide electronic medical record.” Dr Richmond said: “I’m happy to state that BHB’s new electronic medical records system, called PEARL, is now being used across BHB in inpatient […]

Séamus Power and Ben Griffin take over share of lead at Butterfield Bermuda Championship on Moving Day

October 29, 2022

Heading into the final round, two golfers are two shots clear of the field in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, after the winds of the Port Royal Golf Course returned to slow down the runaway scor…

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Weather Forecast For Sunday October 30

October 29, 2022

Sunday, October 30 is expected to see plenty of sunshine developing after an early shower or two, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be […]

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Ohio State Defeats Moore’s Virginia Tech Team

October 29, 2022

Madelyn Moore and her Virginia Tech women’s swimming and diving teammates competed against Ohio State, losing 115.5 – 55.5. During the women’s 100 yard freestyle, Moore touched the wall in a time of 51.64 finishing 7th. The Bermudian swimmer was also a member of the Virginia Tech women’s 400 yard medley relay B team which […]

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