Polar explorer and environmentalist, Robert Swan OBE, once said: “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” “Bermuda remains on the precipice when it comes to protecting its natural resources, particularly its coral reef system, which provides us with provision, protection and pleasure. Therefore, it is vital that […]

Five years of data collected on reefs and offshore in Bermuda shows that coral reef chemistry – and perhaps the future success of corals – is tied not only to the human carbon emissions causing systematic ocean acidification, but also to seasonal and decadal cycles in the open waters of the Atlantic, and the balance […]

“Despite living walking distance to the shoreline, many Bermudian young people have never seen the world just beneath the waves. With no exposure to the wonder and excitement of the ocean, how would Bermuda’s future generations appreciate their own big blue backyard?” – I Am Water Foundation. The Bermuda Zoological Society, and lead sponsor XL […]

[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. […]

Historically abundant predatory fish such as groupers and snappers remain at critically low numbers on Bermuda’s reefs based on international standards, according to a recently released report that monitored their status and trends by Bermudian scientist Dr Thaddeus Murdoch and his local team of research associates through the Bermuda Reef Ecosystem Assessment and Mapping [BREAM] […]

Percussion band Coral Beats will hold an event dubbed ‘Coral Beats for the Coral Reef‘ on Sunday, March 10 at 7.00pm at Warwick Academy, where they plan to use objects they found during beach cleanups to “create new sounds.” A spokesperson said, “Members of Coral Beats, Bermuda’s own all female Brazilian percussion band, have been busy […]

CariGenetics — in partnership with The 2 Frontiers Project and BIOS — led and funded a local study that could help save coral reefs around the world which are being affected by climate change. A spokesperson said, “Since its launch last October, CariGenetics continues to conduct ground-breaking research which will have a positive impact, not […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series dives into virtual art with Bermuda coral calligraphy. 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 […]

[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 […]

[Updated - Officials now say it was part payment] The Bermuda Government received payment on the confiscation order made by the UK courts, the police said today in relation to the theft case which Jeffrey Bevan was convicted for his role in. A police spokesperson said, “In January 2011, Mr. Jeffrey Bevan, [a UK national], […]

A 58-year-old Mexican national was arrested at the airport “after he was found in possession of a large quantity of cash” and the police also executed search warrants at residences in Devonshire and Paget and “more than $17,000 in cash was seized and two persons arrested.” A police spokesperson said, “On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, […]

Kayla Bardgett and her 2023 SCAD Savannah equestrian teammates picked up their third consecutive IHSA regular season win in Lakeland, Florida. Bardgett was making her first appearance of the season for SCAD and  finished 4th in the intermediate flat class. SCAD was named champion with 37 points. Florida Atlantic University and the University of Florida were […]

Kayla Bardgett and her SCAD Savannah Equestrian teammates won the National Team Division Champion and Reserve Championship, as well as the Novice Team Division Champion and Reserve Championship at the 2024 American National Riding Commission [ANRC] National Championships. Bardgett finished 5th in the final rider standings with a score of 71.56. Bardgett was 10th in […]

Three equestrians are heading to Guadeloupe to compete in the 2024 Grand Caraibe Jumping Championship beginning May 8th – 12th, with Kimoy Cruickshank, Sierra Wolfe, and Emma Kempe set to represent Bermuda. The Grand Caraibe comprises 4 competitions held during the 2023/2024 season. Although Bermuda did not have representation at the first competition held in French Guyana […]

At the 2024 Grand Caraibes Jumping Championship in Guadeloupe, Bermudian equestrians Sierra Wolffe, Kimoy Cruickshank, and Emma Kempe competed, with Wolffe winning the Elite category, Cruickshank tying for third in the Grand Prix division, and Kempe placing 12th overall in the Espoir category. A spokesperson said, “Accompanied by Heidi Shelley Mello and Raishun Burch, Bermuda […]

Bermudian equestrian Kimoy Cruickshank has appeared on Jamaica’s popular morning show, CVM Sunrise. The young athlete, who represented Bermuda at the Grand Caraibes Jumping Championship in Guadeloupe in June, appeared in full equestrian attire, sharing the stage with his trainer Julian Hyde and hosts Yendi Phillips and Ity Ellis. Dressed smartly in his blue Bermuda […]

Five Bermudian equestrians are set to participate in the Grand Caraibe International horse jumping competition scheduled for November 22nd and 24th in Suriname. The team will consist of Raishun Burch, Kayla Bardgett, Sierra Wolffe, Emma Kempe, and Kimoy Cruickshank. Cruickshank returns for his second appearance in the Grand Caraibe International, while Burch, Cruickshank, and Bardgett […]

Kayla Bardgett’s Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian teammates opened the season at the Preseason Tournament of Champions hosted by Otterbein University and finished as the reserve champion. Celia Cram was named high medal champion. With 40 points, SCAD was named the reserve champion in the field of 16. Otterbein University was named […]

Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian teammates picked up back-to-back IHSA regular season wins to get their season underway. SCAD were named the champion with 42 points, while the University of Central Florida was named the reserve champion with 35 points. Champion – SCAD – 42 pts. Reserve Champion […]

Tyler James earned a first place and a third place finish while competing at the Bruce’s Field II Horse Show in South Carolina. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Equestrian Federation extends its congratulations to Tyler James on his recent achievements at the October at Bruce’s Field II Horse Show held from October 24 to October […]

Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian teammates hosted an Intercollegiate Horse Show Association [IHSA] regular season event and were named the champions with a perfect score. Bardgett won the individual junior intermediate flat class. SCAD were named the champions with a perfect 49 points, and the University of Central […]

The MoonGate Group announced the arrival of Dr. Peter Chipeta on its medical team as specialist in internal medicine and general practice. A spokesperson said, “The MoonGate Group is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Peter Chipeta BSC, MD, MMED to the medical team as specialist in internal medicine and general practice. Dr. Chipeta’s […]

Bermuda College Foundation received a $100,000 donation from CariGenetics to create research and clinical genetics labs at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation [the Foundation] is pleased to announce the $100,000 donation from CariGenetics Limited [CariGenetics] to fund the renovation of two decommissioned Bermuda College [the College] classrooms into one research laboratory and […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has shared a frequently-asked questions [FAQ] factsheet explaining “how patients are cared for and by whom at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH].” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board has posted a FAQ on its website that explains how patients are cared for and by whom at King Edward VII Memorial […]

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 […]

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre announced a leadership transition, with CEO Lynne Woolridge set to retire, Dr. Chris Fosker appointed as Designate CEO and Medical Director and Katrina Darrell to step into the newly established position of Chief Operations Officer. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, Bermuda’s leading cancer organisation, is announcing a leadership […]

The Bermuda Diabetes Association has launched the ‘LABELS’ campaign to “raise awareness around diabetes-related stigma.” A spokesperson said, “Ahead of National Diabetes Awareness Month [November], the Bermuda Diabetes Association has launched a campaign called LABELS to raise awareness around diabetes-related stigma. The campaign aims to #EndDiabetesStigma by spotlighting the harmful effects that a choice of […]

BE Solar’s Director of Sales Joanna Frith has obtained the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners [NABCEP] PV Associate Certificate, with the company noting that she is the first woman in Bermuda to accomplish this. A spokesperson said, “BE Solar’s Director of Sales, Joanna Frith is the first woman in Bermuda to obtain the NABCEP […]

The solar project at ‘the finger’ at the airport, has won the Best Utility-Scale Project in the Caribbean award at the 2022 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum Industry Awards, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban announced. Minister Roban said, “Many will be aware that I am currently overseas participating in environmental conferences. I am […]

The talented team from Bermuda’s Burnt House Productions is well known for their videos depicting extreme sports, but sometimes being on the scene with a camera in hand leads to unexpected results, as evidenced by the two most recently released videos from the group. Cliff jumping has long been a particular focus for Burnt House, […]

[Updated: Police said the rider was holding a cat, and it is unclear what happened to the cat, if anything.] At approximately 5.30pm this afternoon [Sept 6], emergency services responded to a single vehicle accident on Swing Bridge in St. George’s. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene where EMTs cared for the injured […]

In what could be seen as an unfortunate irony, a seminar on hurricanes has been postponed due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Gonzalo. The RICS Hurricane presentation by visiting academics from Western Ontario and Dr. Mark Guishard from BIOS is postponed from Thursday [Oct 16] until Thursday 6th November. The presentation was due to […]

A car that was wrapped in plastic to help defend against Hurricane Gonzalo — with the photo of it becoming a hit on social media  – has come through the hurricane in picture perfect condition, with no scratches or debris. Bernews posted a photo of the car on social media just prior to Gonzalo’s arrival […]

Police are appealing for assistance in locating a female who, in what was apparently an intoxicated state, walked away from a taxi driver in the early hours of Saturday morning. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to an incident that took place at 1am on Saturday February 14th on Harbour Road in the area of […]

Bermuda has welcomed an unusual visitor, with a Mexican free-tailed bat spotted on the island, and according to the Bermuda National Trust this is the first time this particular type of bat has been recorded in Bermuda. “The Mexican free-tailed bat has made an appearance in Bermuda for the first time on record,” the BNT said. “Native […]

Camiko Smith leads the Butterfield Bermuda Championship local qualifier after the first round at a rain soaked Port Royal Golf Course. Smith shot a round of 3-under par 68 to lead by four strokes over a three-wat tie for second place between Oliver Betschart, Damian Palanyandi, and Adam Perry who all shot a 1-over par […]

The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA] will be sending a team to participate in the prestigious Caribbean Golf Association Four-Ball Championships from October 16th – 21st, 2024 at the Plantation Golf Course in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago. A spokesperson said, “This marks the first time Bermuda has participated in the CGA Four-Ball Team Championships, following its […]

The Caribbean Golf Association Four-Ball Championships commenced at the Plantation Golf Course in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago. In the mid-amateur men’s division, Bermuda pair Eric West and Jonathan James lead after day one with a score of 1-under par. Mark Ray and Roger Brangman are tied as leaders in the senior men’s division, also at […]

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 Butterfield Bermuda Championship and Mastercard have renewed their partnership for the 2024 iteration of the event, set to be held from November 14 to November 17. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Mastercard, the global technology company in the payments industry, in advance […]

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 […]

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 […]

[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. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Three fighters from Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness have returned to the island with silver medals from the Tournament of Champions at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, last week. Ashton Bell, Ashleigh Mayo, and debutant Trevor Smith claimed silver in their respective divisions at the annual tournament. Bell […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nine athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association will hope to be in the medal hunt at the Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona, this weekend. Krista Dyer, Kallan Todd, Quennel Robinson, Enzi Johnston, Muryah Swan, Geraldine Sidders, Tristan Robinson, and Jonathan Trott will compete in sanda [Chinese kickboxing]. Kaelin Cox is […]

The Bermuda Uechi Ryu Academy will hold its Junior Black Belt Ceremony on Saturday, October 12, from 4pm to 5:30pm at the BAA gym. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Uechi Ryu Academy is excited to invite all to its Junior Black Belt Grading & Awards Ceremony, to take place at the BAA gym on Saturday, […]

Unable to gather due to the Covid-19 pandemic, choir members of the Anglican Church of Bermuda recently created a music video to celebrate Pentecost on Sunday [May 31]. Rev Gavin Tyte told Bernews, “Traditionally at Pentecost, in the Cathedral, Spirit of the Living God has been sung. However, as we were unable to gather, the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack will compete in the final leg of the seven-race Chuckwalla Motorcycle Racing Association [CMVA] series in Desert Centre, California, this weekend [April 15 and 16]. It will be the Bermudian’s second international meet of the year, having made his debut in the fifth round of the series in February, […]

Jediah Cumbermack was back in action competing in the final leg of the seven-race Chuckwalla Motorcycle Racing Association [CMVA] series in Desert Centre, California. He competed in the Formula Ultra Lightweight Class where he finished 2nd, clocking a six-lap time of 12:10.977, and he also competed in the Formula Ultra Lightweight Class, where he recorded […]