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Netball: Lady Rams White Defeat Lady Rams Red

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:25:11 +0000

Bernard Park was once again the scene of a Bermuda Netball Association Under 17 make-up match. North Village Lady Rams Whites 26 North Village Lady Rams Red 16 The Whites won the battle of the North Village Lady Rams defeating the Reds 26 – 16. Co-MVP Coriah Simmons led the North Village Lady Rams Whites […]

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U14 Netball: Storm & Lady Rams Red Win

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 11:27:40 +0000

Two more Bermuda Netball Association Under 14 make-up matches took place at the Bernard Park with 61 goals scored. Storm 30 North Village Lady Rams White 5 As they did the night before, the Storm only allowed 5 goals as they recorded a 30 – 5 win over the North Village Lady Rams White. Jaelyn […]

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Force Red Wins Youth Futsal Mini League

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:32:27 +0000

The Youth Futsal Mini League hosted by Footy Promotions has concluded, with the Force Red crowned as the overall champions. A spokesperson said, “Footy Promotions / Footy Force Futsal hosted the Youth Futsal Mini League for 8-12-year-old [boys and girls] at the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium, which saw 53 youth players drafted to 7 teams by […]

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Dale Eve Featured In Spennymoor Programme

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:15:44 +0000

Bermudian goalkeeper Dale Eve has been highlighted in the official Spennymoor Town match day programme, with the 4-page feature discussing his career thus far and his aims and goals with the club. The programme said, “In 2019, Bermuda made history by making their first ever appearance at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the confederation’s premier event for national […]

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208 Points Scored In Basketball Double Header

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:37:11 +0000

Basketball fans were treated to a total of 208 points inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium as the Bermuda Basketball Association Winter League season resumed. The first game saw the Pembroke Twisters defeat the Warwick Rimrockers 61 – 44. Dion Easton had a double-double on the way to leading the Pembroke Twisters who were down by […]

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Thea Furbert Honoured With International Award

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:36:23 +0000

Tomorrow’s Voices co-founder and board chairwoman Thea Furbert has been honoured with a prestigious international advocacy award during the 2019 Autism Law Summit, a two-day event which took place last Friday [Oct 11] in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. A spokesperson said, “Tomorrow’s Voices is thrilled to announce that Thea Furbert, co-founder and board chairwoman, has been […]

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Over 150 Boats Registered For Newport Race

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:22:41 +0000

Over 150 boats have registered so far for the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race, with the 635 mile sailing race set to start on June 19th, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The fleet is growing and getting prepped to race, far ahead of the June 19, 2020 starting time. To date, the entry list includes 153 boats […]

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ECB Cancel Player Contracts For The Hundred

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:50:32 +0000

The England and Wales Cricket Board [ECB] has cancelled contracts of the players — including Bermudian cricketer Delray Rawlins — who were due to participate in the inaugural edition of ‘The Hundred’ which was pushed to next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight teams in separate […]

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Zeiko Lewis Featured In Club’s ‘Fitness Friday’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:46:37 +0000

Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis was recently featured on an episode of Charleston Battery’s ‘Fitness Friday,’ a series of videos showing some of the fitness routines undertaken by the club’s players. In the video, Lewis, along with teammate Robbie Crawford, execute several bodyweight holding exercises, including the high plank, side plank, bridge position, and the wall […]

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“199 Loads Of Bulk Waste Were Delivered”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:38:54 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] recently held a bulky waste clean-up to encourage residents to responsibly dispose of metal waste, rubble, furniture, appliances and other large items. A Government spokesperson said, “The event held on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 of January, involved the public grouping waste by […]

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58 Honoured At Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 02:05:03 +0000

Fifty eight student athletes were honoured tonight [June 21] at the 34th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards at Warwick Academy. These awards, honoring the late Denton Hurdle, are used to highlight, recognize and reward the finest primary, middle and senior school student-athletes. Denton Hurdle was a keen sportsman who attended Warwick Academy, Bermuda College and […]

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Video: 110 Total Cases, 44 Recovered, 6 Deaths

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:30:44 +0000

The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 27] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update: 7.43pm: Minister of Health Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Today […]

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KEMH Treats Injured Ship Crew Member

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:04:10 +0000

A  crew member of the MS Regal Princess arrived on the island for urgent medical treatment, and “the sole crew member receiving treatment was tested and found negative for COVID-19, and all Bermuda medical personnel and individuals providing transport practiced stringent COVID-19 safety guidelines to ensure no possible spread of the virus.” A Government spokesperson […]

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Offered

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:45:34 +0000

Sompo International Holdings has partnered with Traliant to offer discounted sexual harassment prevention training to Sompo International’s qualified commercial management liability clients. The company said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, has partnered with Traliant, a provider of award-winning compliance training, to offer discounted sexual harassment […]

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Argus Group

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:05:06 +0000

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a-” of Argus Insurance Company Limited and Bermuda Life Insurance Company Limited. Both companies are subsidiaries of Argus Group Holdings Limited. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of Argus Group at “bbb-”. The […]

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AM Best Upgrades Somerset Re Credit Ratings

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:00:08 +0000

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- [Excellent] from B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” from “bbb+” of Bermuda-based Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. The outlook of these Credit Ratings has been revised to stable from positive. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Somerset Re’s balance […]

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Pensions To Be Paid, Cheques Delivered

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:19:59 +0000

Pension benefits automatically paid by direct bank deposit will still be made next week as normal and pension cheques will be processed and delivered by mail tomorrow before the island wide lockdown takes place on Saturday morning. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Social Insurance wishes to advise the public of the following: “Pension […]

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Thomas & Tucker To Be Honoured At Dinner

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 14:32:45 +0000

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will be commemorating Black History Month by honouring two notable Bermudians –  Ruth Thomas and Gil Tucker – on February 29th. A spokesperson said, “Following the success of last year’s events, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will once again be celebrating Black History Month by honouring two notable Bermudians. “The dinner […]

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Wild Edible Herbal Classes Offered Via Zoom

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 10:26:27 +0000

Wild Herbs N Plants of Bermuda is getting set to hold ‘Wild Edible Herbal Classes’ via Zoom from Sunday, April 26 through Tuesday, April 28. A spokesperson said, “We have been doing our wild edible herbal tours for going on three years now, and many people have asked if we are going to be doing […]

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Collaboration To Reduce Lionfish Population

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:10:38 +0000

It is often said that good things come in groups of three, and that might be the case for a trio of research projects aimed at reducing a threat to Bermuda’s marine biodiversity: the invasive lionfish. BIOS said, “While many invasive species disrupt natural ecosystems by spreading disease or competing for food and habitat, lionfish […]

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Red Hind Aggregation Areas Open For Fishing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:36:24 +0000

The Red Hind aggregation areas within the seasonally protected areas will be open to fishing from today [Aug 15]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs wishes to advise the public that the Red Hind aggregation areas within the seasonally protected areas will be open to fishing from today [15 August, 2019]. “However, […]

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BELCO Ordered To Pay Distributed Generators

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 19 Aug 2018 21:48:11 +0000

[Updated] BELCO has been ordered by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [the Authority] to pay all distributed generators for the electricity they feed-in to the BELCO grid according to RA officials. A spokesperson said, “Until now, some consumers who feed-in their excess power from distributed generation to BELCO’s grid have not yet been paid. Payment […]

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Photos: Injured Turtle Has Stitches Removed

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:50:58 +0000

Daisy — the loggerhead turtle that has been residing at the Bermuda Museum, Aquarium & Zoo since she underwent life-saving surgery to remove a rusting hook in her throat three months ago — has had her stitches removed and it is hoped she can be released back into the wild in late spring/early summer. “In […]

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Man Injured In Reported Armed Robbery

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:20:20 +0000

Two men, each brandishing a bladed article, assaulted and robbed a 40-year-old man last night [Jan 8] in Sandys parish. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are currently conducting inquiries regarding a reported armed robbery. “Early information suggests that the incident occurred around 8:40pm Wednesday, January 8th on Church Valley Lane in Sandys parish – where […]

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Delivery Man Injured In Robbery Admitted To ICU

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:46:38 +0000

A 40-year-old Four Star delivery man is under observation in the ICU after being assaulted and robbed last night in Sandys, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At last check a 40-year-old Four Star delivery man was under observation in the Intensive Care Unit after being assaulted and robbed around 8:40pm Wednesday, January […]

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Motorcyclist Injured In Collision In Warwick

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:49:15 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision this evening [Feb 28] on Camp Road in Warwick which appeared to involve a motorcycle and van. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, police and an ambulance attended the scene where a man was cared for before being transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. Traffic was diverted […]

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PartnerRe Dividends On Preferred Shares

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:19:19 +0000

Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the period March 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020, of $0.40625 per share on the Company’s 6.50% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.453125 per share on the Company’s 7.25% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, and $0.3671875 per share on […]

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Assured Guaranty Declares $0.20 Dividend

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:27:52 +0000

Assured Guaranty Ltd. today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2020. Assured Guaranty Ltd. is a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the […]

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Photos & Video: Air Force Transports Injured Man

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:39:00 +0000

A boat transporting the survivors from a fishing vessel that caught fire arrived in Bermuda this morning [June 24], where an injured crew member was disembarked and taken to Bermuda’s airport by ambulance, and then flown by the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. for further treatment. The fishing vessel ‘Pioneer’ caught fire approximately 900 […]

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Photos: Airport Redevelopment Construction

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2017 23:00:39 +0000

Construction on Bermuda’s new airport terminal continues with workers preparing the site for development and receiving delivery of materials for building. The project has seen the arrival of three boat loads of materials with the latest cargo ship recently arriving in St. George’s Harbour with materials for the project being transferred to Marginal Wharf before […]

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Photos: Waldron Breaks Bermuda Bred Record

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:00:46 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street and what an afternoon they had. Kiwon Waldron — who dominated tracks in Canada over the summer — was in the bike of ThisBabyRocks and the pair broke the Bermuda Bred Record. In Heat 2 Waldron and […]

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Minister Kim Wilson On Covid-19 Preparedness

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:55:29 +0000

“The Government is taking proactive steps to effectively respond to this global outbreak,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [March 11]. The Minister said, “Hand sanitizers have been ordered, which will contribute to the essential hand hygiene needed to protect ourselves and prevent spread. Though we have to remember, […]

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Violinist Sisters Set To Open For Red Priest

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:03:39 +0000

Violinist sisters Sari and Naphisa Smith are getting set to open for Red Priest in the Bermuda Festival this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Instrumental music is a universal language that allows one to make up his/her own story – phrasing it in different ways, coming up with one’s own words or pictures in the mind. […]

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Model Aliana King Featured In Vogue Arabia

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:57:59 +0000

Aliana King was featured by Vogue Arabia, with the Bermudian model continuing to build her impressive resume. Vogue Arabia posted the photo below saying, “This month, we take beauty back to the glamour of the 80s with looks inspired by Saudi Arabian singer Etab. Pick up your copy of the magazine to see what the […]

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Turini Featured In High-End Shoe Campaign

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:02:10 +0000

Luxury retailer Nordstrom is opening the doors of its newly built Manhattan flagship location next month, and Bermudian style influencer Shiona Turini is helping the Seattle-based chain to celebrate.. In the lead-up to the grand opening of the seven-storey, 320,000-square-foot store on West 57th Street Nordstrom has teamed with 14 footwear brands and their social […]

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Video: Model Aliana King Featured In Aveda Ads

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 04 Jan 2020 11:35:58 +0000

Yet another major international brand has featured Aliana King, with the Bermudian model being featured in Aveda promotions for the brand’s Nutriplenish campaign. This is not the first time that the model has been featured on behalf of a major beauty brand, with Ms. King previously appearing in a number of campaigns, including for Garnier, Maybelline, […]

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Gunshots Fired In Khyber Heights, Warwick Area

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:45:38 +0000

Around 3:05pm today [April 7] police attended the Khyber Heights, Warwick area after “receiving several reports of gunshots being heard, with police confirming that a firearm had been discharged, however there are no reports of injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:05pm today, [Sunday April 7th] police attended the Khyber Heights Warwick area after receiving […]

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Man Injured In St. David’s Shooting Incident

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 02:30:25 +0000

[Updated] Multiple police vehicles responded to a firearm incident in the St. David’s area tonight [Oct 3] and initial reports suggest someone may have been injured. An ambulance attended the scene and transported someone to King Edward Memorial Hospital. Police officers could be seen searching the area with flashlights and the forensic unit has arrived […]

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Police: One Person Injured In Shooting Incident

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 06:36:57 +0000

[Updated] Police have responded to a firearms incident on Court Street this morning [Dec 22] where multiple police vehicles and officers can be seen in the area, and initial reports suggest someone may have been injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 2.37am: Police officers could be […]

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Court: Man Admits False Credit Card Offences

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 19:20:14 +0000

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Nov 19], Canadian national Christopher Gosselin McMeel was charged with multiple offenses related to making false credit cards, and was remanded in custody. A police spokesperson said, “Canadian National, Christopher Gosselin McMeel, appeared in Magistrates Court this morning faced with eight [8] fraud related charges. “Mr. McMeel was charged with one […]

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Video: Bermudian Featured On House Hunters

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:00:25 +0000

[Updated] Just like in the words of the song, California dreaming was becoming a reality when Bermudian Danyel Thompson and her family arrived on the US West Coast from North Carolina. But for Ms Thompson the fulfilment of that dream had to include a bricks-and-mortar component: a family home. The TV reality show House Hunters […]

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Land Title Registration: Your Questions Answered

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 12:00:56 +0000

[Written by Francesca Fox] A public register of land ownership in Bermuda was created for the first time by The Land Title Registration Act, 2011, which came into full effect in August 2018. Land Title Registration is intended to provide certainty of ownership backed by a Government guarantee, simplify proof and transmission of ownership, and, […]

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Video: BFRS & RBR On Hurricane Preparedness

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 02:40:50 +0000

Bernews hosted a News & Views panel discussion today [Oct 11], with Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service Divisional Officer Mark Taylor and Royal Bermuda Regiment Major Dwight Robinson discussing various aspects related to preparing for the approach of a hurricane and how their services respond during and after a storm. Strong winds swept across the […]

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Fisher Red Carpet Weekend: Tour de Columbus

By fisher.osu.edu
Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:06:42 +0000

One of the biggest questions many of my non-Ohioan classmates had when they were considering Fisher for their MBA was “What is there to do in Columbus?”  The answer to that question reveals that Columbus is a vibrant and thriving city with something for everyone.  But don’t take my word for it, why not come … Continue reading "Fisher Red Carpet Weekend: Tour de Columbus"


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Eight People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:08:46 +0000

Eight motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences over the holiday weekend, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Eight motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences over the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in six parishes from the evening of Thursday, June 13th until the evening of Sunday, […]

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Three People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:27:53 +0000

Three people were arrested for impaired driving from Friday evening [July 5] until Sunday evening [July 7]. A police spokesperson said, “Three motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences over the weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in six parishes from the evening of Friday, July 5th until the evening of Sunday, July 7th. “There […]

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Injured Rider Treated Then Arrested After Crash

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:12:49 +0000

A 38-year-old man injured in a motorcycle crash on Sunday [July 21] in Paget was treated and discharged from the hospital, then arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:15pm Sunday, July 21st a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash occurred on South Road in Paget near the junction with Cataract Hill. […]

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Ten Arrested On Suspicion Of Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 21:52:46 +0000

Ten motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving during the past holiday weekend. A police spokesperson said, “Ten motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving over the Cup Match holiday weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in eight parishes from the evening of Thursday, August 1st until the evening of Sunday, August 4th. […]

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Ten People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:18:49 +0000

Ten people were arrested for impaired driving from Friday evening [Dec 6] until Sunday evening [Dec 8]. A police spokesperson said, “Ten motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving over the weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in seven parishes from the evening of Friday, December 6th until the evening of Sunday, December 8th. […]

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Eight People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 21:01:27 +0000

Eight people were arrested for impaired driving from Friday evening [Dec 13] until Sunday evening [Dec 15]. A police spokesperson said, “Eight motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving over the weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in seven parishes from the evening of Friday, December 13th until the evening of Sunday, December 15th. […]

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