The John Paul DeJoria vessel is visiting the island, stopping in the East End. According to the Neptune’s Pirates website, “The John Paul DeJoria is a 72-meter former Scottish Fisheries Patrol vessel equipped to stop whaling vessels in the high seas using modern technology and a passionate and committed crew.” Related Stories Photos: 31 Abandoned […]

Step into the past with our photo gallery of the Unfinished Church in the east end. In describing the history of the church, the St. Peter’s website said, “The history of these ruins is integral to the history of St Peter’s. In 1869 a meeting in the old Town presented a rare spectacle – a […]

Beyond Inclusion hosted its Trunk or Treat event this weekend, creating an inclusive Halloween celebration for families to enjoy, with over 25 different organizations and individuals hosting trunks. “Trunk or Treat is an inclusive and accessible alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. This year, we’ve opened the event for members of the general public to attend, in […]

The Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley held a Town Hall meeting during his trip to Bermuda. A spokesperson previously said, “The meeting is aimed at all citizens of Nevis and St. Kitts who currently live in Bermuda and those persons who may be curious about Nevis. The session will offer information about visiting Nevis and […]

The International Fellowship of Christian Churches Bermuda held a three-day ONE Conference from October 25 to 27 at Whitney Institute, with the organization previously saying “this free event features an exciting lineup of activities, including inspiring speakers, delicious food, and engaging fun for all ages.” Related Stories Photos & Video: Blessing Of The Boats Photos: Dedication […]

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 Somerset Bridge, a scenic route, Bermuda’s tranquil waters, […]

Somerset Primary School students recently hosted an International Dinner for students and parents, where the students highlighted the culture and cuisine of countries, including Japan, Mexico, India, and Bermuda. The event offered a variety of dishes for attendees to sample, celebrating the diversity within the school community. In honor of Diwali, the PTA also organized […]

The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Nov 8], with the 2024 Throne Speech outlining the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead. Senators, Ministers, Members of Parliament, and other dignitaries attended the proceedings. Related Stories Convening Of The Legislature This Friday Looking Back On 2013: The Year In Photos Photos: The Sunset Before […]

[Updated with photos] Bermuda is commemorating Remembrance Day with a ceremony and parade in Hamilton today [Nov 11] and you can tune in and watch live below. We will have a photo gallery later on and you can view all our coverage of this year, and past years, Remembrance Day events by clicking here and for over 50 […]

The parrotfish, a species of marine life abundant in Bermuda’s waters, is singlehandedly working to keep both the coral reefs and beaches surrounding the island healthy, all thanks to their voracious appetite and ability to defecate up to 200 pounds of sand per year, with a recent report highlighting the fact that areas that don’t […]

[Updated with video] Scientists from Nekton undertaking the XL Catlin Deep Ocean Survey, have discovered a new “biological hotspot” on Argus Seamount, some 30 miles south west of Bermuda. Diving in cutting-edge manned submersibles adapted with the latest scientific and filming equipment, the scientists are the first to biologically document and sample the previously unexplored seamount. […]

Enthusiasts of competitive sailing gathered on Sunday as dinghy races took place in St. George’s Harbor, showcasing the skill of participants. Related Stories Photos & Video: FEI Jumping World Challenge Photos & Video: Ed Sherlock 8K Running Race Photos & Video: Delta NetFest Netball Event Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda Motocross Photos, Video, 360: Kappa […]

Mount Saint Agnes Academy hosted its inaugural 5k Color Me Run/Walk on May 31, featuring a route through various roads and a post-event celebration with food and entertainment. Related Stories Photos & Video: Ed Sherlock 8K Running Race Photos & Video: Spain Win Bermuda SailGP Photos & Video: FEI Jumping World Challenge Photos & Video […]

The LBFA hosted its inaugural golf tournament at Port Royal Golf Course, aiming to raise funds to support youth travel expenses for skill showcases in England and Spain. Related Stories Photos: Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament Photos & Video: Closest To The Pin Charity Golf Photos/Video/360: Butterfield Championship Photos: Summerhaven Trust Golf Tournament Photos/Video: WindReach Adaptive […]

The Mosaic You Go Girl Road Race took place on Front Street this weekend, with the ‘Of Course, I’m 22!’ team of Stepanka Sprincova, Krista Dyer, and Sharlen Sousa clocking a winning time of 24:55. With a time of 25:31, the ‘Sparkling Swifties’ team of Rose-Anna Hoey, Eva Wright and Emma Wright finished second, and […]

The Marc of Excellence Memorial Football Kick, in honour of the late Marco Warren, was held at TN Tatem Middle School in Warwick yesterday [June 2]. It was organised by Warren’s family and marked the first anniversary of his funeral after being killed in a hit-and-run incident in Hamilton Parish aged 29. Warren was respected […]

On June 9, 2024, fans gathered at the Flora Duffy Stadium in Devonshire for a CONCACAF football match between Bermuda and Honduras, with the match seeing Honduras claim a 6-1 victory. Related Stories Photos: Spectators Supporting Bermuda Team Photos: Devonshire Cougars vs Somerset Photos, Video: Bermuda Fans At Football Match Photos: Bermuda Football Association Awards […]

The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell visited the Nspire Bermuda Racquets Extravaganza at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium, where over 200 primary school students participated in tennis and pickleball festivals. The Government said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Sen., the Hon., Owen K. Darrell, JP recently visited the two-day, Nspire Bermuda […]

The Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon took place at Clearwater Beach this weekend, with some of the island’s budding athletes in action. The junior triathlon competition offers a chance to win a $1,000 Clarien Iron Kids Bank account, and the event also has a Tiny Tots Race where little ones aged 3 to 6-years-old can take part, […]

[Updated with video] Benn Smith and Christian Ebbin sailed away to victory in the Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race this weekend. Smith and Ebbin powered their way to the finish line in a time of 1:49:32, Alan Frith and Sara Frith crossed the line in second clocking 1:52:31, and Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker finished […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] recently held its annual prize presentation, celebrating the achievements of the riders this season. Most Improved Awards PeeWee: Remington Boden 50cc: Cassidy Spencer Furbert 65cc: King Clarke 85cc: Jaylon Glasford 85Ladies: Ahlierre Belloquet Novice: Deige Paynter Over30: Willem Vermeulen Expert: Preston Martin To view all other reports on motocross, click here. […]

More than 160 boats participated in the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, making the 635-nautical mile journey to Bermuda, and the island is currently hosting the yachts that successfully completed the race. Related Stories Photos: Newport Bermuda Race Prizegiving Photos: Newport Bermuda Race Prize-Giving Aerial Photos & Video: Newport Race Finishers Photos: Edward Cross Long Distance […]

Sean Trott and Naomi MacGuinness raced to victory in the Powerade 5k race this weekend. Trott crossed the line in a time of 17:29, Thomas Mills was second in 17:33, and Shannon Lawrence finished third with a time of 17:37. MacGuinness won in a time of 19:27, Stepanka Sprincova was second in a time of 20:55, and […]

The awards event for the Powerade 5K was held at Butterfield & Vallis in Orange Valley, Devonshire this weekend. The event followed the 5K itself, which saw Sean Trott and Naomi MacGuinness race to victory. Trott crossed the line in a time of 17:29, Thomas Mills was second in 17:33, and Shannon Lawrence finished third […]

The Eastern County Cup cricket competition took place this weekend with crowds of people enjoying the always popular event, which saw Bailey’s Bay claim the victory. You can view all of Bernews coverage of the Eastern County Cricket Association here. Related Stories Photos: Attendees At Eastern County Cup Event Photos: Eastern County Cup Cricket Event […]

Bermuda’s Olympic triathletes recently undertook familiarization rides in Paris as they prepare for their respective upcoming competitions. The athletes have not actually been able to do the swimming training, which was canceled on two consecutive days due to the low water quality, and the men’s triathlon — which was supposed to take place this morning […]

Erica Hawley, Dame Flora Duffy and Tyler Smith represented Bermuda in the triathlon at the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 31. Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith made their Olympic debuts, and seasoned Olympian Dame Flora Duffy achieved a 5th place finish in her fifth Olympic appearance. Duffy’s participation tied the record for the most Olympic triathlon appearances, […]

The 2024 Cup Match Classic is officially underway, with people gathering at the Somerset Cricket Club today [Aug 1] to enjoy the event. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of […]

The much anticipated Cup Match Classic got underway at the Somerset Cricket Club on Thursday, continuing a tradition which began over a century ago. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects […]

The second day of the 2024 Cup Match Classic is taking place [Aug 2], with people gathering at Somerset Cricket Club to celebrate the festivities. We would have additional coverage later on, and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. […]

The Cup Match 2024 awards presentation was held after the match, which saw Somerset claim yet another victory in the annual Cup Match classic. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our […]

As is traditional, supporters of the winning team made their way onto the field after their club won the Cup Match Classic, with Somerset supporters rushing out after Somerset claimed an emphatic victory at the 2024 Cup Match Classic. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please […]

The 2024 Cup Match Classic was held on Thursday and Friday, with people gathering at the Somerset Cricket Club to celebrate the festivities, with many people dressed to impress, with a wide variety of fashion on display. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please […]

[Updated] The annual Rubis Around the Island Powerboat Race took place today [Aug 11] with boats speeding around the entire island at top speeds. The event started at Ferry Reach in the East End, with categories including a junior race and an offshore race. We will update with the full results when able. Update: Results, times, pilots and […]

Bermuda’s Paralympic team is preparing to take part in the opening ceremony today [Aug 28] in Paris, France, with Jessica Lewis set to proudly carry our flag. Joining her in the opening ceremony will be Bermuda teammate Yushae DeSilva-Andrade as well as coaches and local officials. The opening ceremony is scheduled to get underway at 3.00pm Bermuda […]

Bermuda’s Under-14 Boys National Team returned home to a hero’s welcome last night following their outstanding performance in the 2024 Caribbean Football Union Boys U14 Challenge Series. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Under-14 Boys National Team returned home to a hero’s welcome last night after an extraordinary performance in the 2024 Caribbean Football Union Boys […]

The Eastern County Cup cricket competition took place this weekend with crowds of people enjoying the always popular event, with Bailey’s Bay winning the Eastern Counties Cup final after defeating Flatts Victoria. You can view all of Bernews coverage of the Eastern County Cricket Association here. Related Stories Photos: Bailey’s Bay Retain Eastern Counties Cup Bay Defeat Flatts […]

The 2024 Paralympic Games continue in Paris, with Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade representing Bermuda on the world stage. Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has concluded competing, finishing in a very impressive fourth place position in boccia. Jessica Lewis will serve as the island’s final competitor, taking part in the T53 100 and 400 metres, with the sprinter set […]

The Bermuda national women’s hockey team showed plenty of heart in their 2-0 defeat to Paraguay in their opening pool game of the Women’s Pan American Challenge at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 21]. Bella Lopez and Abril Sanabria scored first-half goals for Paraguay. In the earlier match, Guyana defeated Brazil 1-0 thanks to […]

Crowds of enthusiastic spectators filled the Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday [Oct 12], as the Bermuda national football team faced Dominica in the Concacaf Nations League, with local fans coming out to support the team, with the energy from the fans growing even stronger as the Bermuda team secured an impressive 6-1 victory. Related Stories Photos: […]

The Bermuda Junior Badminton Tournament was held on Saturday [Oct 12]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Junior Badminton organised the first ever national tournament to encourage players across the island to compete in badminton and grow the popularity of the sport. “The 2 day tournament was held at Somersfield Academy and was organised by Emma Moran-Lee […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association held their season opener at the Southside Motorsports Park in St. David’s. A’jahni Foggo won all three races to win the 85cc class, with Azai Burt finishing second three times to finish second, Mikah Alves crossed the line third three times. In the over-30 Class, Lorenzo Burch took the checkered flag […]

[Updated with results] Ollie Hayward and Erica Hawley were crowned the male and female champions in the Cambridge Beaches Bermuda Triathlon in Sandys, Somerset, today [October 27]. Hayward was the male winner in the Individual Sprint event, finishing in a time of 58min 04sec, with Jake Smith second in 1:04:27 and Kevin Ronaldson third in […]

Some of the island’s top riders competed in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s Memorial Day Trophy Race at Southside Motocross Track today [Nov 11], with a lap of honour and minute’s silence held in memory of those who contributed to the sport. We will update with the results as able. Update: In the Expert class, Allan DeGraff […]

The Bermuda National Library’s [BNL] Teen Advisory Board held their Youth Library’s Zombie Walk yesterday [Oct 25], offering a thrilling community event filled with spooky fun, games, and treats. You can view all our coverage of Halloween over the years here, view Halloween photo galleries from over the years here. and view all our Halloween videos here on Bernews.TV. Related […]

[Updated with photos] The 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival is taking place this evening [Oct 26] at the Botanical Gardens, and you can tune in and watch live below. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The annual Bermuda Gombey Festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates the island’s rich Gombey heritage, showcasing the talents of local Gombey […]

The 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival took place this weekend at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s iconic Gombey culture. The annual event featured performances by various Gombey troupes from across Bermuda with attendees experiencing the vibrant music, dance, and regalia that characterizes this traditional Bermudian art form. A government spokesperson previously emphasized the festival’s role […]

A hauntingly creative Halloween display, crafted by chef Ernie Ogalesco, is on display at the Hamilton Princess. Mr Ogalesco, known for his artistic flair and culinary expertise, first envisioned the display digitally, sketching out intricate designs on his computer before sharing them with the hotel’s executive chef and management for approval. The elaborate set-up was […]

The Fidelis Partnership and 15 West Hamilton businesses hosted a festive Halloween celebration for the community. A spokesperson said, “For the first time since 2019, The Fidelis Partnership [TFP] and several businesses in the West Hamilton area joined forces to host a festive Halloween celebration outside their respective locations. This event brings together not only […]

A Holiday Market event took place today [Nov 2] at St. Paul’s Church Hall in Paget, featuring a number of local vendors offering a wide variety of items for sale, including unique gifts, handcrafted items, and much more. A spokesperson previously said, “Come celebrate a delightful day of shopping and holiday cheer! Discover unique gifts, […]