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Naomi Osaka Announces She’s Stepping Away From Tennis ‘For A While’ After US Open Loss

Sloane Stephens also revealed she’s been receiving threats.




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Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield To Fight Vitor Belfort After Oscar De La Hoya Contracts COVID-19

Holyfield will fight Belford on September 11.




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Sloane Stephens Received Over 2,000 Abusive Messages After U.S. Open Loss

She says it’s “exhausting and never ending.”




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Sha’Carri Richardson Reflects On Tumultuous Year After Team USA Suspension

“Not one time did I break.”




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Soccer Star Pelé In Intensive Care After Surgery

The 80-year-old had a tumor in his colon.




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Simone Biles Goes On Gymnastics Tour After Her Powerful Senate Testimony

She is headlining the Athleta Presents Gold Over America.




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Kevin Faulk Taking Time Away From Coaching At LSU After His 19-Year-Old Daughter Dies

Kevione was a student at the university.




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Ex-NBA Player Tyson Chandler And His Wife Are Divorcing After 16 Years

Kimberly Chandler reportedly filed this week.




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Ex-UFC Champion Jon Jones, Fiancée Kiss In Instagram Post After Domestic Violence Arrest

Jones and his fiancée share a romantic moment.




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Golden State Warriors Player Andrew Wiggins Gets COVID-19 Vaccine After Being Denied Religious Exemption

Coach Steve Kerr made a statement.




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Deontay Wilder Reflects On Tyson Fury Fight After 11th Round TKO

His efforts weren’t ‘good enough,’ he says.




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Jon Gruden Resigns As Raiders Coach After Racist, Homophobic And Misogynistic Emails Leak; Twitter Reacts

An email containing a racist trope had already leaked.




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NFL Player Emmanuel Ogbah Shares Racist Message He Received After Sunday Loss

Miami lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.




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Regiment Soldiers Help After Hurricane Ernesto

Over 100 soldiers from Royal Bermuda Regiment were mobilized to help assist during Hurricane Ernesto. A spokesperson said, “Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers who were deployed on clean-up efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ernesto felt a sense of purpose as they helped return the island to normalcy. “About 125 RBR personnel were mobilised on Friday and were based at […]




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Male Dies After Shooting In Warwick

[Updated: The police confirm the shooting victim has died] There was a shooting in Warwick this evening [Nov 21] and the police have confirmed that a male was shot and was transported to KEMH “for treatment for his injuries which are considered life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21st, […]




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53-Year-Old Man Dies After Shooting

[Updating] The police are responding to a shooting in the Mary Victoria Road area in Devonshire this evening [Dec 11], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene and crime scene tape is visible. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 9.05pm: Audio | Initial police statement on […]




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Police Confirm: Man Dies After Stabbing

[Updated] A 17-year-old male has been arrested after a 20-year-old man was stabbed at Horseshoe Bay Beach this afternoon [May 24], the police have confirmed, with the police subsequently confirming that the victim has died. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:15 PM on Friday, 24th, May 2024 police responded to a report of a disturbance […]




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Driver Arrested After Two Vehicle Collision

A 36-year-old man has been arrested for driving whilst impaired following a two vehicle collision in St George’s. A police spokesperson said, “A thirty-six-year-old male has been arrested for driving whilst impaired, following a two vehicle collision near the junction of Mullet Bay Road and Wellington Slip Point Road, St George. “Shortly after 2:00 p.m. […]




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Female Motorcyclist Arrested After Collision

A female motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired following a collision last night [Aug 13] in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “A female motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in collision with a motorcar on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish just east of the junction with Fractious Street. “The female bike rider was […]




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Woman Arrested After Hamilton Parish Collision

A female driver who allegedly left the scene of a collision yesterday in Hamilton parish was “subsequently arrested at a nearby residence on suspicion of driving while impaired and causing grievous bodily harm by dangerous driving,” the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 5:30 pm on Tuesday, 24th October, 2023, police were dispatched […]




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Woman Arrested After Crashing Into Wall

A female was “arrested and bailed on suspicion of impaired driving” following a single vehicle collision in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, police attended a single vehicle collision involving a motorcar, near the junction of Middle Road and Granaway Lane, Southampton. “The female driver of the […]




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49-Year-Old Motorcyclist Arrested After Collision

[Updated] A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving following a collision in Devonshire on Sunday evening. A spokesperson said, “A collision involving two male motorcyclists along North Shore Road, Devonshire, near Loyal Hill Road around 7:10pm Sunday 19th May 2024, has led to the arrest of one of the men, said to […]




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Person Arrested After Three Vehicle Collision

A collision involving two cars and a van occurred in Warwick this afternoon [July 9], and “one person has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3pm Tuesday, 9th July 2024, a reported three vehicle collision occurred at the junction of Middle Road and Longford Road in Warwick. “Early information indicates […]




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UK Court Orders Confiscation After Conviction

A court in the U.K. has confiscated thousands of pounds from Marcus Weeks and Dalji Waldron after they were convicted of drug charges. The report from Lincolnshire Live said that two brothers “have had thousands of pounds confiscated after selling drugs to university students in Lincoln by taxi.” Marcus Weeks and Dalji Waldron were jailed for […]




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BBC: Bevan Faces Losing Pension After Theft

Authorities are reportedly “seeking funds” from Jeffrey Bevan‘s pension following his conviction for stealing from the Bermudian Government. The BBC reported, “An accountant who stole £1.7m from the Bermudian government is facing losing his pension as attempts to claw back money he took continue. Jeffrey Bevan made more than 50 fake payments to himself after moving with […]




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Govt: Draft Fuels Bill For Public Consultation

The Government has introduced the Draft Consultation Fuels Bill and is inviting the public to provide feedback by emailing the Department of Energy at energy@gov.bm by September 7th. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall the efforts of the Department of Energy that led to the Government’s adoption of Bermuda’s National Fuels Policy in […]




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Police Confirm: Female Dies After Shooting

[Updated] A female has died following a shooting, the police have confirmed, A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a residence on South Terrace, Pembroke following a report of a female having been found with a gunshot wound. “Upon their arrival, […]




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Photos & Video: ‘Raft-Up’ Event Held In West End

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 […]




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BPS Confirm Suspect Arrested After Sex Assault

Police Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge of the Crime Division, today [Sept 26] announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the recent sexual assault, with a 37-year-old male taken into custody. Image of the suspect provided by the police: Detective Superintendent Pedro said, “What we have learned so far however, […]




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Afiniti CEO Steps Down After Assault Allegations

Zia Chishti — an American businessman who served as the CEO of Bermuda-based Afiniti — has stepped down after a former employee alleged that he sexually assaulted her. The company said, “The Board of Directors of Afiniti, Ltd. announces that Mr. Zia Chishti has stepped down from his role as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and […]




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Crew Evacuated After Yacht Strikes Whale

[Updated] A yacht sailing from Bermuda was abandoned yesterday [May 18], and the crew were evacuated after striking a whale and sustaining damage to the hull. Skipper Joost Gehrels, doubted that the boat — called Outer Limits — could safety return to Bermuda and issued a MayDay to request immediate assistance. Bermuda Radio contacted vessels […]




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Work Continuing On Draft Blue Prosperity Plan

Since introducing the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan last year, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] has “conducted extensive community outreach” and is “continuing its work to update and strengthen the document based on input received from Bermuda’s residents and local industries, including commercial fishermen.” A spokesperson said, “Since introducing the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan on […]




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New Draft Marine Protected Area Maps

The Blue Prosperity Plan has unveiled revised draft maps for the proposed marine protected area [MPA] network which “highlight significant changes that accommodate feedback received from the commercial fishing industry.” A Government spokesperson said, “After extensive consultation, a series of new draft maps were revealed that form the proposed marine protected area [MPA] network as […]




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Draft Blue Prosperity Plan Consultation Extended

The Ministry of Home Affairs extended the consultation period for the draft Blue Prosperity Plan by an additional week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs announces an extension of an additional week for consultation on the draft Blue Prosperity Plan. The consultation will now close on Tuesday, 7th of May. “The extended […]




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KBB Researching Abandoned Watercraft

A watercraft that washed up on Bermuda’s shore may have originated in Cuba, according to Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. In a post on Instagram, Keep Bermuda Beautiful said, “Where in the world did this wreckage wash up from? “CUBA is the suspected answer and this DIY watercraft might have been used by refugees. Research into […]




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Snake Euthanized After Being Found In Sandys

A snake sighted in Sandys — which is believed to be a non-venomous Pueblan milk snake — was “humanely euthanized,” the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has confirmed, adding that the “introduction of snakes to the island’s natural environment could potentially be extremely harmful.” A spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources […]




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Photos & Video: Aftermath Of Fire At Playground

[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. […]




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Divine Eager To Return To Action After Surgery

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine hopes for a speedy return to the MIR Racing Finetwork Cup after sustaining an injury in a training incident in Murcia, Spain, last month. The 13-year-old damaged a finger on his left hand in practice when he came off his motorcycle, and it fell onto his […]




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Video: Aeziah Divine After Racing In UK

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine said he gained “valuable experience” racing in the R&G British Talent Cup second round at Donington Park in Leicestershire at the weekend. Divine, who races for British development team Microlise Cresswell Racing, said he is becoming more comfortable on the Honda NSF250R bike and enjoying racing […]




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Photos/Video: Royal Air Force Aircraft Visit

The Royal Air Force [RAF] recently stopped in Bermuda, with the aircraft staying overnight before departing. It is not unusual for military aircraft to make brief stops on the island, and for our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos/Video: RAF Typhoons Land In Bermuda Photos & Video: RAF Aircraft […]




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Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda

Four military aircraft have visited Bermuda over the past few days, stopping at the L.F Wade International Airport, with the HC-130Js operated by the United States Air Force. It is not unusual for military aircraft to make brief stops on the island for refueling or other purposes, and for our past coverage of military aircraft […]




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Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda

Military aircraft visited the island again this week, with the MC-130J stopping by the L.F. Wade International Airport this week. It is not unusual for military aircraft to make brief stops on the island for refueling or other purposes, and for our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, here. The Lockheed Martin website said, “The […]




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Photos & Video: Various Aircraft Visit Bermuda

At least four different types of aircraft were captured departing from Bermuda this week, including a Lockheed WP-3D Orion, a US Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules, a Cavok Air Antonov An-12B, and a BermudAir aircraft. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Military Aircraft […]




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Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda

Several military aircraft — from both the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force – recently visited the island touching down at LF Wade International Airport. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Various Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos […]




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Photos & Video: US & UK Military Aircraft Visit

Several military aircraft — from both the United States Navy and the Royal Air Force – recently visited the island, touching down at LF Wade International Airport. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos/Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda Photos & Video: Royal Canadian Air Force Visits Photos […]




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Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda

Three military aircraft visited the island this week, stopping at the L.F Wade International Airport. It is not unusual for military aircraft to make brief stops on the island for refueling or other purposes. To view all other coverage related to military aircraft, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Royal Air Force Visits Photos […]




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SkillCraft Summer Student Internship Kicks Off

This week, SkillCraft Bermuda began its third social media summer internship, guided by Program Director and Coach Margot Shane. A spokesperson said, “Fifteen new student interns and fifteen host-organizations who are taking part in the summer program have begun working together this week.” Program Director Margot Shane said “It is an incredible privilege for us […]




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15 Students Finish SkillCraft Youth Internship

Fifteen high school students completed the six-week SkillCraft Youth Internship, gaining experience in social media marketing. A spokesperson said, “Fifteen high school students are leaving the six-week SkillCraft Youth Internship with a newfound appreciation for social media marketing. “In its third year, SkillCraft paired fifteen youth interns with fifteen local organisations to provide assistance with […]




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Bermuda Craft Brewing To Host Festival

Bermuda Craft Brewing announced BEERMUDA, a festival of live music, beer tasting, food and fun at the National Stadium North Field on September 27 and 28. A spokesperson said, “Local brewery, Bermuda Craft Brewing, is excited to announce BEERMUDA, a festival of live music, beer tasting, food and fun at the National Stadium North Field […]




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Photos & Video: Bermuda Craft Brewing Festival

Bermuda Craft Brewing hosted the BEERMUDA event, a festival of live music, beer tasting, food, and fun, at the National Stadium North Field this weekend. “BEERMUDA will showcase top international and local musicians while offering guests the chance to taste more than 40 specially selected craft beers from around the world. On tap beers will […]