Brian Desmond and the Fordham University men’s swimming and diving team traveled to Columbia University for a dual meet competition. Desmond participated in three events. In the 100-yard backstroke, he finished sixth with a time of 55.10. He followed that with a seventh-place finish in the 200-yard backstroke, clocking a time of 2:04.94. Desmond also […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the longtail, an iconic bird in Bermuda, with the Bermuda flag in the background. To access more phone wallpapers with Bermudian themes, as well as social media cover graphics, visit BermudaCovers.com, and if you would like to request a specific Bermuda-related phone wallpaper design, please […]

The Happy Bird Company is selling its bluebird nesting boxes at Washington Mall today [Dec 23] and tomorrow [Dec 24]. A spokesperson said, “The Happy Bird Company is selling its bluebird nesting boxes for the third year, led by company founder Christian Chin-Gurret. They will be available for purchase at Washington Mall on the Reid […]

The hatching process for Cahow chick in the CahowCam1 is now complete having been witnessed by viewers from Bermuda and around the world via the Nonsuch Expeditions CahowCam live stream. A spokesperson said, “Jeremy first observed dimples [small bumps / ripples in the egg surface] during his nest check on the 25th, then at 2:32am […]

As the world marks ‘Endangered Species Day,’ Nonsuch Expeditions is highlighting two of Bermuda’s IUCN Red Listed species — the cahow and skink — noting that the two critically endangered species are interacting on Nonsuch Island where they can “thrive without the threat of introduced predators.” Senior Terrestrial Conservation Officer Jeremy Madeiros, head of the […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a design incorporating the Bermuda flag, a scenic background and the longtail, an iconic bird in Bermuda. To access more phone wallpapers with Bermudian themes, as well as social media cover graphics, visit BermudaCovers.com, and if you would like to request a specific Bermuda-related phone wallpaper design, please feel […]

The Philatelic Bureau of the Bermuda Post Office will be releasing a new commemorative stamp issue, “Backyard Birds” on Thursday, September 21, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, nine songbird species live in backyards across the Bermuda archipelago. Of these, seven were introduced by humans, while two species are indigenous to Bermuda, their North American […]

In collaboration with the Bermuda Audubon Society, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will be hosting a new ‘BUEI Talks’ presentation A spokesperson said, “This lecture, titled “Return of the Cahow: New Research Unveils the Mysteries of Bermuda’s National Bird,” will be held on Thursday, June 27th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. “The ‘BUEI Talks’ series […]

Eleven motorists “failed the alco-analyser test at Hamilton Police Station and were arrested for an impaired driving offence” during checkpoints held from February 23 to February 26. Acting Superintendent Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division said, “As advertised, road side sobriety testing was enforced between last week Thursday, 23rd February 2023 and Sunday, 26th February 2023 […]

A male motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired after he “lost control of his motorcycle and crashed by mounting the sidewalk” after trying to flee the police. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:45 a.m. Saturday, 25th November 2023, police officers on mobile patrol on Reid Street observed a disturbance, in the area […]

Six people were arrested for driving whilst impaired over the weekend with at least two of them involved in road traffic collisions. A police spokesperson said, “Troublingly, six people were arrested for driving whilst impaired over the weekend with at least two of them involved in road traffic collisions. “One person recorded a minimum reading […]

25-year-old Ali Harbi Ali has been charged  in an English court with the murder of British MP David Amess –  who served as the Chair of the Britain-Bermuda All-Party Parliamentary Group –  according to the UK media. The Guardian’s report said, “Prosecutors have charged a man with the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess and the […]

A Washington DC-based former U.S. State Department employee was sentenced to 12 months in an American prison for “conspiring to commit honest services fraud” in relation to a security upgrade to be performed at the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda. A statement from the U.S. Justice Department said, “May Salehi, a former State Department employee, was sentenced […]

A man has been found guilty in a British court of murdering Sir David Amess. a British MP who served as the Chair of the Britain-Bermuda All-Party Parliamentary Group. The BBC website reported, “An IS fanatic has been found guilty of murdering Sir David Amess MP. The Southend West MP was stabbed more than 20 times during a constituency […]

[Updated] The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] is holding a press conference this afternoon [July 8] to formally announce the team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 2.12pm: The Olympic team was officially announced, with eight athletes set to […]

The Bermuda Volleyball Association Men’s National Team Program have started competing in the 2024 ECVA Senior Men’s Championships. Bermuda have been drawn in pool A along with Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, British Virgin Islands, and Sint Eustatius. The Bermuda men’s team began with a match against Grenada, falling 3 – 1. Bermuda won the first set […]

The Bermuda men’s national volleyball team fell to 1 and 2 after their third match in the 2024 ECVA senior men’s championships, following their 3 – 2 defeat to Antigua and Barbuda. Bermuda went ahead 1 – 0 after winning the first set 26-24, they would then lead 2 – 0 after winning the second […]

People gathered outside of BELCO on Serpentine Road in Pembroke this morning [Oct 9] to express their concern about the Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR] increase which took effect this month. BELCO previously advised that beginning on October 1st, 2023 there will be an increase in the FAR. A spokesperson said, “With the approval of the Bermuda […]

Members of the Bermuda Clean Air Coalition [BCAC] expressed concerns about pollution, the increased costs of electricity and more. A spokesperson said, “The announcement of increased costs for electricity has sparked outrage in the community, but for members of the Bermuda Clean Air Coalition [BCAC] and residents of the area, there is concern that exactly […]

RUBiS Energy Bermuda has shared details regarding the opening hours for their various locations during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season. Related Stories RUBiS Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Hours RUBiS Service Station Christmas Holiday Hours Govt Responds To Comments On NSC Contract Gas Stations: Opening Hours Over The Holiday Oil Insurance Upgraded By […]

The FDM said they “support the recent announcement by the Government to cut energy taxes” but added that it is “imperative that the Government moves beyond short-term fixes and focuses on sustainable solutions that address the root causes of our economic challenges.” A spokesperson said, “The Free Democratic Movement [FDM] supports the recent announcement by the […]

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] will hold its February Break Camp at its new Loft facility on Marsh Lane, Devonshire. The camp runs from February 12 to 16 for 4 to 12-year-olds and will include an excursion to the BGA’s main training base in Southside, St David’s. The full camp, costing $320, runs from 9 […]

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] will hold its Spring Break Camps at its new Loft facility on Marsh Lane, Devonshire. The first camp runs from March 25 to 28 and the second from April 1 and 5 and will include an excursion to the BGA’s main training base in Southside, St David’s. The full camp […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Toby Madeiros has become a regional champion after winning the USA Gymnastics Men’s Region 8 Championships in Duluth, Georgia, at the weekend. Madeiros qualified for the meet after winning the vault at the recent USAG Georgia Men’s State Championships in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and was up against competitors from Florida, South […]

Bermudian gymnasts Toby and Isaac Madeiros competed at the recent USAG Men’s National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. The brothers qualified for the event after competing at the USA Gymnastics Men’s Region 8 Championships in Duluth, Georgia, last month. Toby, 15, finished sixth on the vault [11.45], seventh on the floor [11.550], and placed 63rd out […]

Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred in Southampton today [Feb 25] with detectives “looking for two suspects who rode away from the scene on a dark coloured motorcycle which did not have license plates.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred in the Southampton area on […]

Police are investigating an “attempted shooting” in Devonshire that took place shortly after 10.30am this morning [April 26], confirming that “the complainant was seated inside a vehicle at the time” and “thankfully, they escaped without injury.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed attempted shooting which took place in the area of Alexandra Road, […]

Premier David Burt and Minister of National Security Michael Weeks both condemned the recent shootings, and said the “Government is resolute in our determination to confront and overcome the pervasiveness of gun violence.” “Gun violence leaves more than just the physical wounds. It leaves families, neighbourhoods and communities traumatised and fearful. I pray for all […]

[Written by Don Burgess] An artist painted a sea life mural says he did so to help inspire others to explore their gifts during this pandemic. Dennis Joaquin transformed the wall surrounding his Keith Hall Road home into a 70-foot mural full of dolphins, turtles, and whales among other aquatic creatures. He told Bernews, “I’ve […]

Two new tug boats arrived on this island this weekend, with the new boats replacing the Department of Marine & Ports Powerful and Faithful boats. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The public is advised that arriving in Bermuda in mid-September, weather permitting, are two new fuel-efficient ‘Damen ASD 2811 Azimuth Stern Drive’ tugs to replace […]

The cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Sept 29], sailing into the west end. The Ministry of Transport previously said, “The Norwegian Breakaway will make six calls commencing September 29 [arriving Bermuda] from New York with an estimated 3,200 passengers per call.” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott previously said, “Passengers testing negative on […]

Two superyachts recently paid a visit to Bermuda, including the 206.8-foot long 11/11 and the 305.1-foot long Lady S. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 63m/206’8″ ’11/11′ motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by the […]

Two more superyachts recently paid a visit to Bermuda, with the Kiss, and the rather aptly named St David both seen in the east end. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 60m/196’10″ ‘St David’ [ex. Xanadu] motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior […]

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet — which consists of eleven 70-foot ocean racing yachts — arrived on the island earlier this week, marking the first time the race has stopped in Bermuda. The Clipper race spans some 40,000 nautical miles as the vessels circumnavigate the globe, with Bermuda one of the eight stops the […]

The island continues to welcome marine visitors, as two superyachts recently paid a visit to Bermuda, with the 168.8-foot long Lazy Z and the 125-foot long Odalisque seen in the east end recently. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The 51.4m/168’8″ motor yacht ‘Lazy Z’ by the Dutch shipyard Oceanco offers flexible accommodation for up to […]

The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event in the west end on Sunday afternoon [July 31] with boaters spending their Sunday afternoon enjoying themselves on the water. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Cup Match […]

The Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship is no stranger to the island of Bermuda, having made multiple visits over the years. Most recently, the ship stopped in St George’s, making the second of what is currently scheduled to be three calls for this year. According to the 2022 Bermuda Cruise Ship Schedule [PDF], the 170 meter […]

Following a refitting process in the United States that lasted almost two years, the MV Bermudian has returned to Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The newly refitted 700-passenger ferry, Bermudian, returned to Bermuda last week from the Gladding-Hearn shipyard in Somerset, Massachusetts. “In August 2022, the Department of Marine and Ports Services announced that the […]

The USS Thomas Hudner — part of the United States Navy – arrived in Bermuda this week, and is currently docked in the west end. Related Stories Photos: USS Sioux City Vessel Visits Bermuda Photos & Video: Canadian Navy Vessels Visit Photos & Video: Two New Tug Boats Arrive Photos: John Paul Dejoria Vessel In Bermuda Photos: […]

On May 26th, Teen Services honoured 88 outstanding teens at the 38th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The 38th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards (OTA) concluded with a spectacular ceremony held yesterday at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. The event honored 88 remarkable nominees from across […]

The Honours and Awards Ceremony was held, with people presented their King’s Certificates and Badges of Honour to community members, while long service awards were presented to the Bermuda Police Service, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and the Department of Corrections. Government House said, “Last week, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, hosted an […]

The Mirrors Programme celebrated its outstanding volunteers and the artistic talents of Bermuda’s youth at the Mirrors Volunteer Appreciation Awards Ceremony and the opening of the 8th Annual Art and Digital Competition exhibit on July 5, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Senator Lindsay Simmons was joined by Assistant Director of Child & Family Services, Kennette Robinson, and […]

The WeSpeak Teen Video Competition, themed “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” awarded Keante Simmons first place, with Zarah Siddiqi and Sophie Kulkarni in second and third. A spokesperson said, “The WeSpeak Teen Video Competition has concluded, and the outstanding young women of Bermuda have once again demonstrated their remarkable talent and vision. The competition theme, […]

The Gender Diversity and Inclusion Committee [GDI], on behalf of the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA], will be hosting a weekend honoring Women in Sport. A spokesperson said, “The GDI committee is tasked with acknowledging, honoring and promoting Women in Sport; as athletes, coaches, officials and administrators. The BOA is excited to host two events scheduled […]

The Peace and Social Justice Ministry of Bermuda’s Roman Catholic Church held their annual Peace and Social Justice Award Ceremony, honouring Arthur Wightman and Denise Carey of Home Bermuda for their dedication to addressing homelessness in Bermuda. Chairperson Joanne Wohlmuth said, “The Peace and Social Justice Ministry of the Roman Catholic Church in Hamilton, Bermuda […]

The Brand Development Group [BDG] won “Best Campaign by a Healthcare Brand” in Chief Marketer’s 2024 Campaigns of the Year Awards. A spokesperson said “The award recognises the outstanding success of the “Get in the Ring” campaign, which was for CariGenetics’ Caribbean Breast Cancer Whole Genome Pilot Study. This initiative marked a significant step forward […]

The International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC], co-hosted by The Bermuda High School and Saltus Grammar School, kicked off today [Oct 17] with 99 international students joining 16 local participants to compete in various public speaking categories. A spokesperson said, “The International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC], co-hosted by The Bermuda High School […]

Baseball player Adam Hall and his Bowie Baysox teammates defeated the Erie SeaWolves. The match report said, “The Bowie Baysox inched out a one-run win on Saturday night, breaking a 1-1 tie in the top of the ninth to best the Erie SeaWolves 2-1. Cristopher Cespedes launched his second home run of the season, and Zach […]

Adam Hall has now moved to Norfolk Tides which is the Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Hall took to the field for Norfolk to face off against the Durham Bulls the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, with Durham winning 5 – 4 […]

Adam Hall and his Bowie Baysox baseball team faced the Erie SeaWolves in the most important series of the season for both teams. Bowie took a one-game lead on Erie in the Eastern League Southwest Division after a 6 – 5 win. There are just 17 games left in the regular season. The second-half champion […]