President of the Azores José Manuel Bolieiro visited Bermuda to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese immigrants, and last night [Nov 2] a cocktail reception and dinner was held at the Grotto Bay Beach Resort. Those in attendance included Deputy Premier Walter Roban, Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson and Governor Rena Lalgie. […]

The ‘Move Your Feet’ for Autism 5K Family Walk, hosted by Tomorrow’s Voices, was held today [Nov 3] at TN Tatem Field in Warwick.  The event included music, bouncy castles, a warm-up stretch, and various family-friendly activities, creating a fun day for all in support of autism awareness. Related Stories 9-Year-Old Rico Has His Own […]

PLP MP Zane DeSilva hosted the Constituency #29 Southampton East Annual Senior’s Tea Party today [Nov 3], bringing together seniors for an afternoon of live entertainment, community and connection. Related Stories Photos & Video: 2024 Agricultural Exhibition Photos, Video, 360: International Day Of The Girl Photos & Video: 2022 Bacchanal Run Event Photos, Video & […]

Youngsters from Victor Scott Preschool in Pembroke brought their favourite book characters to life on Friday [November 1] as they participated in a Storybook Character Parade. The event aimed to ignite a love for reading among children and inspire them through the magic of storytelling. Over 40 preschool children and their families embraced the spirit […]

The Waterlot will reopen its doors on Wednesday, December 4, and will welcome Executive Chef Hamish Lindsay and Maître D’ Barry Cohen. A spokesperson said, “The Waterlot, Bermuda’s iconic dining destination, will reopen its doors on Wednesday, December 4, with the introduction of two remarkable talents: Executive Chef Hamish Lindsay and Maître D’ Barry Cohen. “Together, […]

[Updated] Bermuda’s show jumpers showcased their skill and determination as they competed in the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge’s final phase at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street this weekend. We will update with the results as able. Update 7.50pm: A spokesperson said, “The final phase of the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge [FEI […]

The annual BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk — which serves to help raise funds for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre — was held yesterday [Oct 16]. The charity previously noted that “for more than two decades, the BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk has united our community in the fight against this deadly disease and […]

This Movember, Made to Fade Ltd. is “shining a spotlight on men’s mental health by encouraging men to see grooming as a gateway to self-care, confidence, and connection.” A spokesperson said, “Barbershops have historically been one of the first safe spaces for men, where they can unwind and share their thoughts freely, often opening up […]

Twenty Bermudians recently completed the Solar Photovoltaic Certification Training Programme held in partnership with Connectech. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise the public that twenty Bermudians recently completed the Solar Photovoltaic or PV Certification Training Programme held in partnership with Connectech. “The student participants were selected from a […]

As part of MSA’s STEAM [Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics] Day, the students watched demonstrations on how solar panels create clean renewable electricity. A spokesperson said, “On November 10, 2021, as part of MSA’s STEAM Day, BE Solar was invited to host a series of demonstrations on how solar panels create clean renewable […]

The rare capture of footage of a giant oarfish in California serves as a reminder of when an oarfish washed up in Bermuda 150 years ago; creating a frenzy as it was thought to be a “sea serpent”. The oarfish observers were kayaking as part of a tour with the Shedd Aquarium in Baja, California […]

[Updated with photos] A political rivalry took to the ring today [Apr 18] as a Progressive Labour Party MP and One Bermuda Alliance Minister donned sumo wrestling suits and competed for a good cause. The Minister of Community, Culture & Sports Wayne Scott matched up against Opposition MP Lawrence Scott at the PHC Community Fun […]

[Updated] Officials from the Department of Environmental Protection are presently on Front Street this afternoon [Sept 4] after a large bee swarm was found opposite the Beach Restaurant. The bees are, at present, located in a tree and plans are being made to remove them. Further details are limited at this time, however we have asked officials for […]

“Honk if this morning’s ignorance got you vexed,” is the latest sign to grace East Broadway, with the sign visible on the road this evening, following after this morning’s protest which saw at least one protester holding a sign saying “honk if you support us.” The sign on East Broadway follows after the protest this […]

A one-man protest took place outside of North Rock Restaurant on South Road this afternoon [March 2] with the protest, which resulted in the police being called, centered around some form of issue alleged to involve pay stubs. The protester, who identified himself as Carlos Swan, told Bernews, “My boss wants to call the police […]

Following the circulation of CCTV footage showing a police motorcyclist colliding with another police officer who was on foot, the police said they have “commenced an internal enquiry to determine how the CCTV footage was released without authorization.” A police spokesperson said, “A video clip has made its way into the public domain that shows […]

The St. George’s Club Hotel will support a United Kingdom charity golf tournament organized by Rosemary Lockwood, the Lady Captain of Wollaton Park Golf Club in England. A spokesperson said, “The St. George’s Club Hotel has agreed to support a UK charity golf tournament being organized by a long-time Bermuda visitor Rosemary Lockwood, Lady Captain […]

Ocean View Golf & Country Club hosted its second Ladies Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament on October 26, raising over $13,000 to support the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday October 26, the Ocean View Golf & Country Club hosted its second Ladies Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament, with proceeds to donated to […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with a double-header that produced 143 points in the day. In the opener the Rhinos scored early and often defeating the Ravens 58 – 22. The Player of the Game for Rhinos was Reid Henderson with 7 passing touchdowns and […]

The Bermuda Flag football Winter League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with yet another double-header that produced 131 points in the day. In the opener, the Chargers defeated the Ravens 46 – 12, while the Seahawks won the second game of the day defeating the Rhinos 41 – 32. Related Stories […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season continued at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field. In the lone game, the Ravens defeated the Seahawks 53 – 37, the Player of the Game for Ravens was Kenton Swan with 3 passing touchdowns and 2 Sacks, while the Player of the Game for Seahawks was Seward Smith […]

A Bermuda Flag Football League double-header took place at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field which produced 94 points. In the opener the Chargers defeated the Seahawks 30 – 27, the Player of the Game for Chargers was Ryan Rabain with 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns. The Player of the Game for Seahawks […]

The lone Bermuda Flag Football Match at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field came down to the final play as the Rhinos edged the Seahawks 44 – 42. The Player of the Game for Rhinos was Daniel Woods with 5 touchdown passes and 1 rushing touchdown, while the Player of the Game for Seahawks was […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League Season continued at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field with a double-header that produced 120 points. In the opener the Rhinos went down 20 – 7 to the Ravens, the Player of the Game for the Ravens was Patrick Doyle with 1 passing touchdown and 1 rushing touchdown, while […]

A lone Bermuda flag football match took place at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field, with 84 points in total scored. The Seahawks defeated the Ravens 48 – 36, the player of the game for Seahawks was Seward Smith with 6 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown, while the player of the game for Ravens […]

The Chargers and Seahawks advanced to the Bermuda Flag Football Bermuda Bowl XlV Championship game following wins in the semi-finals at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field. The Seahawks won the opening game of the day 37 – 6 over the Rhinos, the Player of the Game for Seahawks was Seward Smith with 2 passing […]

The Coors Light Bermuda Flag Football Championships took place at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field, with the Seahawks crowned the Champions. The Seahawks defeated the Chargers 37 – 25, the game MVP was Seward Smith from the Seahawks with 5 passing touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Related Stories Chargers Defeat The Seahawks […]

The Bermuda Flag Football’s Coors Light Flag Football League continued at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field, with 55 points put on the board. In the lone match of the day, the Chargers went down 36 – 19 to the Seahawks. The Player of the Game for Chargers was Ryan Rabain throwing for 3 touchdowns, […]

A Bermuda Flag Football League double-header took place at the T. N. Tatem Middle School Field with 165 points put on the board. In the opener, the Seahawks shut out the Ravens 69 – 0, the player of the game for Seahawks was Che Murray with 4 receiving touchdowns and 1 sack. The Chargers picked […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Season continued with the Seahawks falling 30 – 25 to the Chargers at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. The Player of the Game for Seahawks was Seward Smith with 5 passing touchdowns, while the Player of the Game for Chargers was Zakee Govia with 1 receiving touchdown and 2 rushing […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. The Ravens went down 42 – 26 to the Seahawks. The player of the game for the Ravens was Daniel Woods with 2 passing touchdowns, 2 receiving touchdowns, and 1 rushing touchdown, while the player of the game for the Seahawks was […]

During the latest match in the Bermuda Flag Football Summer League, the Ravens faced off against the Chargers, with the Chargers winning by a score of 40 – 33. For the Ravens, Cole Hepburn stood out as the Player of the Game, showcasing his skills with four receiving touchdowns. On the Chargers’ side, Patrick Doyle […]

The latest round of Bermuda Flag Football action at the TN Tatem School Field saw the Seahawks fall 41 – 31 to the Chargers. Seward Smith, with an impressive performance of 5 touchdown passes, was named the Player of the Game for the Seahawks. Patrick Doyle, showcasing his skills with 2 passing touchdowns and 2 […]

Firefighters extinguished a car fire in St George’s this evening [Dec 13], with firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly extinguishing the blaze. A spokesperson said said, “At 7pm on Sunday December 13th 2020, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a call reporting a vehicle fire at Suffering Lane, St George’s. “BFRS responded with one […]

Firefighters extinguished a brush fire in Sandys today [March 11] after receiving a “report of a controlled burn which got out of control.” A spokesperson said, “On March 11th 2021 at 2:34pm, a report of a controlled burn which got out of control was received by Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service dispatch on West Side […]

[Updated] The playground at Pigs Field, located off of Bandroom Lane in Pembroke, has been destroyed by a fire, with the police confirming that the fire “is being treated as suspicious.” Last night, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the blaze with two appliances from Hamilton Station and a total of six firefighters. […]

A tractor trailer traveling in Sandys “carrying a crane was attempting to negotiate a right hand bend when the load became unstable, causing the to crane tip over, breaking two Belco utility poles as it fell, before crashing into part of the Four Star Pizza Building,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around […]

Firefighters responded to a brush fire in the Crawl Hill, Hamilton Parish area today [Jan 12]. A spokesperson said, “At 9:38am on Wednesday January 12, 2022 BFRS dispatch received a report of a brush fire Crawl Hill, Hamilton Parish. BFRS responded with three appliances from the Hamilton and Clearwater Stations with a total of eight firefighters.  […]

Firefighters extinguished a fire in a building in Pembroke last night. A spokesperson said, “On March 12, 2022 at 9:51pm, Bermuda and Fire Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of a structural fire at Uppington Crescent, Pembroke. “Fire appliances from the Hamilton and Clearwater Stations responded with a total of eight firefighters. On arrival at the […]

[Updated] A car can be seen crashed on its side in the east end this morning [April 8]. We do not, at this time, have any information about it past what we can see, however it is likely that the police will provide information later on, and we will update as able. Update 11.06am: A […]

The two male occupants of the vehicle “did not appear to have been injured” after they crashed overboard in the area of the Causeway, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 a.m. today, Saturday, 14th May, 2022, police received a 911 report that a SUV had gone overboard at the Causeway. […]

The 29th Bodhidharma Shiai, held at the Whitney Institute, showcased thrilling karate action and witnessed remarkable performances from athletes of all ages and skill levels. A spokesperson said, “Talia Iris, representing the Bodhidharma Zenji-Ryu Karate Dojo, stole the show by claiming victory in the Black Belt Kata Combine. Her flawless execution of the Anan kata, […]

The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash celebrated Bermuda’s taekwondo community’s prowess while marking the dojo’s 22nd anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash, hosted by Champion Taekwondo Dojang in collaboration with Shotocup, captivated audiences and showcased the thrilling athleticism of Bermuda’s taekwondo community. This year’s event was particularly special as it also […]

The Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do held a kite-making event, resulting in 15 kites crafted and a competition held. A spokesperson said, “The Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do recently held a kite-making evening. Our aim was to teach the younger generation how to make a traditional Bermuda kite as it is a tradition we must keep alive. “The Independent […]

Veteran martial artist Kristina Ingham has been promoted to 9th Dan Black Belt and awarded the prestigious title of Hanshi by the World Headmasters Sokeship Council. A spokesperson said, “The martial arts community of Bermuda is celebrating a historic achievement as Kristina Ingham has been promoted to 9th Dan Black Belt and awarded the prestigious […]

The Paul Lepercq Memorial Traditional Karate Tournament was held this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Paul Lepercq Memorial Traditional Karate Tournament concluded with spectacular displays of skill and determination from Bermuda’s finest martial artists. Held at the Whitney Institute, this prestigious event showcased athletes across various divisions, culminating in an exciting showdown that highlighted the […]

The Shotocup Kata Classic returns for its 5th year and will be held on September 29 at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “The Shotocup Kata Classic is back for its 5th year, and we are excited to announce this landmark event will be held on September 29, 2024, at the Whitney Institute, Bermuda. This […]

The 5th Annual Shotocup Kata Classic was recently held at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “The 5th Annual Shotocup Kata Classic, held at the Whitney Institute, marked another significant milestone in Bermuda’s martial arts history. With fierce competition, remarkable performances, and breakout stars, the event showcased the immense talent and dedication of karateka from […]

Shotocup will host the 3rd Annual Bermuda Kazumi Karate Open on November 17th at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “Shotocup is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Bermuda Kazumi Karate Open, taking place on November 17, 2024, at the Whitney Institute in Bermuda. Hosted in collaboration with the Tabata-Ha Dojo of Bermuda, this event will […]

Rian “8track” Williams has produced a song by Jamaican reggae artist Protoje, who is signed to RCA Records, marking what he called “his first big record label album placement.” Mr. Williams told Bernews, “It’s been a long time coming. I have known Protoje for eight years and he constantly told me to be patient and […]