[Written by Stephen Wright] Former top Bermuda swimmers Lisa Blackburn and Julian Fletcher are among the travelling contingent of supporters cheering on the island’s athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris. Blackburn, who represented Bermuda at the Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015, met with Katura Horton-Perinchief, the island’s chef de mission, at the […]

The Cary Aquatic Center hosted the 2024 Fall Kickoff classic meet’s opening day, showcasing standout performances by Baylor School athletes. Katherine Wheddon secured 13th place in the girls 100 yard backstroke with a time of 1:04.79. Connor Hupman claimed 9th in the boys 100 yard Backstroke, finishing at 56.04. Violet Smith competed in multiple events, […]

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association season continued with the Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet at the BASA Pool. Scarlett Spurling won the 13-14 girls 100 SC meter freestyle A – final touching the wall in a time of 1:07.09, Isla Cooze, was second in 1:09.55, and McKenna Kyme, finished third clocking a time of 1:12.03. The […]

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association season continued with day two of the Kattegat Sharks sprint meet at the BASA Pool. Freya Lau won the 13-14 girls 100 SC meter breaststroke A-final touching the wall in a time of 1:25.43, Scarlett Spurling, was second in 1:26.99, and Isla Cooze, was third in 1:31.73. In the 13-14 […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues its active investigation into the 2021 murder of Jordan Outerbridge, appealing to the public for any relevant information that could lead to the apprehension of the perpetrators. A police spokesperson said, “Three years ago, around 10:30pm Tuesday, 6th April 2021, Jordan Outerbridge was fatally shot on the Railway Trail […]

MSA paid tribute to the late Ethan Arruda and asked the community to “please keep Ethan’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this unimaginable loss.” The 17-year-old died following a stabbing incident during a house party that was taking place at a residence on Devonshire Bay Road this weekend. “Our MSA family is devastated […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Bermuda longtail with soft accents of the Bermuda flag incorporated in the bird’s wings. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To access […]

A cluster of antennas located on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound are helping BAMZ to track the movements of migratory birds. A spokesperson said, “An inconspicuous cluster of antennas mounted atop an old utility pole on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound is gathering remarkable bird conservation data. “It was erected in August 2019 when BAMZ […]

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 […]

Harper — a blue heron equipped with a solar-powered GPS transmitter — departed Canada and flew nonstop for 40 hours to reach Bermuda. The Heron Observation Network of Maine posted the graphics below on social media, saying: “Harper made it to Cuba! Harper is a great blue heron equipped with a solar-powered GPS transmitter. She […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the iconic Bermuda longtail with a ‘flying with pride’ rainbow theme,  with the concept a nod to the statement made by OUTBermuda following the Privy Council’s ruling on marriage. Speaking after the ruling, OUTBermuda Deputy Chair Zakiya Johnson Lord said, “We hold our heads high. Our struggle is […]

A Bald Eagle — the first one reported in Bermuda in 34 years — has been seen flying across the island, the Bermuda Audubon Society said. The Bermuda Audubon Society posted the photos below online, saying, “Bald Eagle arrives in Bermuda! Rumors were circulating this past week about a very large bird flying around Bermuda. […]

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 month of June is internationally recognized as Pride Month, and the latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the iconic Bermuda longtail with a ‘flying with pride’ rainbow theme. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as […]

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 latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a longtail bird in a Bermuda flag pattern. 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 free to email us at support@bernews.com. Related Stories […]

The Bermuda Petrel welcomed his latest chick to the world, with the event seen live on a stream from Nonsuch Island. J-P Rouja, Nonsuch Expeditions Founder said, “In the early hours of March 10th 2023, in the midst of a cold snap with sporadic hail throughout the night, the male Bermuda Petrel in Burrow #832, […]

CariGenetics is inviting members of the community to a public lecture on Saturday, May 20 at the Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics is inviting members of the community to a public lecture with a twist! On Saturday, 20 May 2023, we will be hosting our first relay public lecture, where each set of presenters […]

The Nonsuch Expeditions website provided an update on the 2024 breeding season of the critically endangered Cahow, saying that it has “entered what is arguably it’s most exciting phase, with the return of the breeding pairs.” Senior Terrestrial Conservation Officer Jeremy Madeiros said, “The 2024 breeding season of the Bermuda petrel or Cahow, which is critically endangered, […]

In collaboration with the Bermuda Audubon Society, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host the BUEI Talk: ‘2023: A Big Year for Birds in Bermuda’ presented by Dr. Miguel Mejias on Thursday, February 8th at 7:30pm at the Tradewinds Auditorium A spokesperson said, “During his informative talk, Dr. Mejias will present his favourite birding highlights […]

Hakai Magazine has featured the iconic Bermuda longtails, noting they have been “turning up in Bermuda earlier and earlier.” The story said, “White-tailed tropicbirds spend most of the year at sea, out of sight of people. When the seabirds make their annual descent into Bermuda to breed, though, their long, streamer-like tails, snowy white plumage, and […]

The photo gallery below shows a look at some of breathtaking beauty of Bermuda’s longtails, with a number of them recently seen in Cooper’s Island in the East End. The Bermuda Department of Environment and Natural Resources describes the longtail by saying, “The White-tailed Tropicbird is almost always known in Bermuda has the ‘Longtail’ because […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an iconic Longtail adorned with soft Bermuda flag accents The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a simple image of a Bermuda Longtail. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the Bermuda Day holiday — from Thursday, May 26th to Sunday, May 29th — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] For […]

Eight people were arrested for DUI offences over the Labour Day holiday weekend, with the highest breathalyzer reading more than twice the legal limit. The police posted online, saying: “There were eight persons arrested for DUI offences over the Labour Day holiday weekend.” The police added, “The highest breathalyzer reading was 197mg of alcohol in 100ml […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday [Nov 24]. A police spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised that the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints in 7 parishes [Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick & Southampton] starting this Thursday evening, 24th November through […]

Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson reminded the motoring public “to be responsible and not drink and drive.” Ms Jackson said, “With holiday and end of year parties in full swing, and merriment at every turn, I urge the motoring public to be responsible and not drink and drive. “This time of year, friends are generous […]

The police  will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting this Thursday evening [Feb 23]. A police spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised that the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints in 7 parishes [Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick & Southampton] starting this Thursday evening, 23rd February through Sunday, 26th […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the holiday weekend — starting on Thursday, April 6th — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here] […]

According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the Bermuda Day holiday — from Thursday, May 25th to Monday, May 29th — in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, March 29th, with the checkpoints set to take place in all nine parishes; St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road […]

September 20 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,571.99, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]

September 23 saw 6,936 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $232,978.16 BD. 6,400 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.7% at $36.00 per share, while another 536 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 7.7% at $4.81 per share. The BSX finished at 2,508.81, […]

September 24 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,508.81, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 8 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 7 […]

September 25 saw 22,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 332,700.00 BD. 7,200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $36.00 per share, while another 15,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.9% at $4.90 per share. The BSX finished at 2,510.96, […]

September 26 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,510.96, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 8 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 7 […]

September 27 saw 7,192 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $258,912.00 BD. 7,192 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $36.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,510.98, even on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]

September 30 saw 650 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $19,550.00 BD. 150 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.8% at $35.00 per share, while another 500 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, closing even at $29.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,457.34, down 2.14% […]

October 1 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,457.34, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 8 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 7 […]

October 2 saw 3,724 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $131,271.00 BD. 3,724 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.7% at $35.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,470.76, up 0.55% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report […]

October 3 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,470.76, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 8 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 7 […]

October 4 saw 8,615 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $232,420.25 BD. 4,164 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $35.25 per share, while another 4,451 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 6.3% at $19.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,459.17, down 0.47% on […]

October 7 saw 900 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $27,000.00 BD. 900 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, closing up 3.4% at $30.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,460.35, up 0.05% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]

October 8 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,460.35, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 8 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 7 […]

October 9 saw 436 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $12,057.00 BD. 36 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing at an even $2.00 per share, while the other 400 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, closing even at $30.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,460.35, even on […]

October 10 saw 300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $10,725.00 BD. 300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.4% at $35.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,487.16, up 1.09% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report […]

October 11 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,487.16, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]

October 14 saw 62 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 2,170.00 BD. 62 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $35.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,487.16, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for […]

October 15 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,487.16, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 8 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 7 […]