Bermuda News Updates

The latest installment of Bernews’ series of ‘Virtual Shows’ features a virtual gallery of digital photo art images featuring the island’s iconic Gombeys. The virtual gallery — which utilizes real images of Gombeys which have been edited –  is intended to highlight the artistry of the Gombeys, and the fact that they are a living art […]

17-year-old Matteo Cervino competed in the Laser Radial class this weekend in Italy, claiming a 3rd place position out of 29 participants. A spokesperson said, “17-year-old, Matteo Cervino, jumped right back into competition this weekend in his new class, the Laser Radial. He had an impressive showing at the Zonal Meeting for sailors living in the […]

Kroll Bond Rating Agency [KBRA] released the results of its recent review of Bermuda, with the rating agency affirming Bermuda’s long-term and short-term issuer ratings. A Government spokesperson said, “The long-term rating was affirmed at A+ with a stable outlook, while the short-term rating was affirmed at K1+. The A+ long-term rating is in the third […]

“This is good news,” said Premier David Burt today after the Bermuda Gaming Commission’s announcement on Friday that the St. Regis hotel has been granted Bermuda’s first casino license. The Premier said, “This represents new employment opportunities and a potential increase in hospitality jobs. The process has been a long and detailed one in which […]

On Friday, Bermuda Post Office [BPO] employees volunteered their time by partnering with the Department of Parks to clean up and beautify the Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “The initiative celebrated World Post Day [WPD], an annual observance that is recognised globally today, Sunday, 9 October. WPD intends to raise awareness of the postal system’s role […]

There is boat on fire in St George’s today [Oct 9]. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able and in the meantime, a video is below. Related Stories Video: BFRS Extinguish Boat Fire In Warwick Three Videos: Two Boats On Fire In Dockyard Photos: Fire Service Extinguish Boat Blaze […]

The Bermuda Keelboat Regatta continued in the Great Sound, however due to light winds only one race was able to be completed in both the IOD and J105 Fleets. Blythe Walker started the day in third place, but won the only race of the day to move into first place in the IOD Fleet sailing […]

“Due to a partial collapse of the roadway, Harrington Sound Road is closed to vehicular traffic from the junction with Paynters Road to the entrance of the government quarry,” the police said today [Oct 9]. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise the public that due to a partial collapse of […]

The Berkeley Institute and The Berkeley Educational Society will be holding the 125th anniversary Praise and Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 16th at 4.00pm at the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church. with the anniversary address to be given by Reverend Cyril Simmons of the Class of 1992. The St. Paul AME website notes that, […]

The 2022 Bermuda Gombey Festival event is being held this weekend, with the showcase held last night [Oct 8] at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens Main Show Ring, providing an evening of entertainment featuring the Place’s New Generation Gombeys, Gombey Warriors, H&H Gombeys, Gombey Evolution Troupe and the Warwick Gombeys. Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. […]

The Warwick Academy‘s Homecoming Fair and Artisan Market was held yesterday [Oct 8], with local vendors, games and much more. A spokesperson previously said, “We are so excited to be able to bring back our fair again and this year it will be bigger and better! We have named it The Homecoming and Artisan Fair as […]

Footballers in the Premier Division and First Division were in action, with St. George’s Colts and Devonshire Colts earning wins. Premier Division Somerset Trojans 0 St. George’s Colts 1 The St. George’s Colts traveled to the Somerset Cricket Club and came away with a 1 – 0 win over the Somerset Trojans. After a scoreless first half, the […]

An aircraft from a US military ship recently landed in Bermuda in order to transfer a sick crewmember from a vessel  to Bermuda in order to receive medical care. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Thursday 6th October, 10:00 am – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre was notified by a member of staff at the […]

The Rubber Tree Market in Warwick has officially reopened, featuring food, fun and entertainment, with the first market held on Saturday [Oct 8]. There was an array of items on sale including jewellery, fruits and vegetables, and Bermuda-made or inspired goods, with the event taking place at the Warwick Post Office parking lot from 11 am […]

The Bermuda Dressage Group hosted a show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. During the Intro A Class Georgia Hughes and Mr. Wizard claimed the win with a score of 65.31%, Maggie Baron was second with a score of 63.44% riding Up Up & Away, and Helena Baille riding Storm Watch finished third […]

The 2022 World Rugby Classic got underway at the National Sports Center, with a total of 91 points scored in the two matches. France 28 –  Italy 6 Italy scored the game’s first points as Ramiro Pez kicked a penalty, Pez doubled the lead with another penalty, but from there on in it was all France. […]

A local fishing vessel “operating in Castle Harbour was trespassing within the airport marine exclusion zone” and “the incident remains under investigation.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service contacted Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre, advising a local fishing vessel operating in Castle Harbour, was trespassing within the airport marine exclusion zone. […]

News that Dr Sheldon Holder won the CureAccelerator programme, Bristol City Football Club highlighted Nahki Wells and Shaun Goater, and Candice Gaugain’s store was named Shop of the Year in South West England were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Nicholas Lopes won at the Old […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced share repurchases and total shares in issue. The full filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that during the month of September 2022, Somers had no repurchases of its own common shares. “The number of common shares in issue […]

Sunday, October 9 is expected to see another bright and sunny day, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 7.18am and […]

College teams that include Bermudian footballers Peter Sylvester, Asrael Basden, and Jai Bean were recently in action. Peter Sylvester Peter Sylvester recorded a shutout helping his Connecticut College Men’s soccer teammates pick up a 1 – 0 win over Eastern Connecticut State University on a wet and windy afternoon at Freeman Field. Asrael Basden Asrael […]

Delray Rawlins, Kamau Leverock and their Florida Scorpions teammates fell to 0&3 in the Atlanta Open T20 Tournament following their 4 run defeat to the Raiders Unlimited. Batting first, the Raiders Unlimited scored 202/7 in their allotted 20 overs, Daniel Bell-Drummond was the top scorer with 73, Roshon Primus was the pick of the Florida […]

The Bermuda Gombey Festival is taking place this weekend, and as part of the weekend of activities, the event kicked off with the presentation of the short film  ‘Not a Generic Gombey: Art, Consumption, and Intellectual Property.’ A spokesperson said, “The general description is as follows: Not a Generic Gombey: Art, Consumption, and Intellectual Property Short […]

The Bermuda Keelboat Regatta got underway in the Great Sound. Craig Davis leads the IOD fleet after three races on day one with 6 points. Davis sailing Vrengen finished third in the first race, before finishing second in the second race, and then won the final race of the day. Bill McNiven & Ray DeSilva […]

A “drifting, unoccupied kayak” was spotted by a ferry, which was recovered by a vessel from Marine & Ports. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a VHF Marine radio call from the Fast Ferry Serenity, which was enroute from Hamilton to Dockyard, as it had observed a drifting, unoccupied kayak […]

Footy Kings were crowned the Corona Charity Cup Champions at the BAA Field following their 2 – 1 win over Robin Hood. Footy Kings took the lead in the first half with a goal from Keishan Bean, and they took that lead to the break. Ralph Bean Jr doubled the Footy Kings lead in the […]

FGH Parent announced the signing of a flow reinsurance transaction with a leading Japanese life insurance company. A spokesperson said, “FGH Parent, L.P [Fortitude Re], parent company of Bermuda’s largest multi-line reinsurer, today announced the signing of a flow reinsurance transaction with a leading Japanese life insurance company. Fortitude Re executed this transaction through its […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A panel discussion on the role art plays in aiding mental awareness will be held at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art on Monday [Oct 10]. The Art and the Mind discussion, which runs from 5.30pm to 7.00pm, features Kendra Earls, the Masterworks Museum education officer, and Solstice pair Reilly Ingham, […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 8th. On Saturday the Carnival Magic cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Norwegian Joy, the Adventure of the Seas and the Mariner of the Seas cruise ships will arrive, and on Tuesday the Somers […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of September 2022, the Bank did not repurchase Common Shares for cancellation. Related Stories Bank Of Butterfield Adjusts Rates Bank Of Butterfield Adjusts Rates Butterfield Banking Hours And Appointments Butterfield Share Repurchases For February Butterfield Share […]