On Saturday, June 1 at the National Sports Center, Bermuda will host the Bahamas in an International XV Match. Bermuda endured defeats in their first two international matches, with the Cayman Islands beating them 44-12 at the National Sports Center North Field, along with a loss to Jamaica 19 – 14, with that match played […]

Thomas Greenslade captained Bermuda as they completed a solid win over the Bahamas, as they claimed a 35 – 5 win at the National Sport Center. Bermuda’s Starting Line-Up: – 1 Aidon Campbell, 2 Thomas Greenslade [capt.], 3 Allan Steynor, 4 Aldo Campbell, 5 Nathan Wilson, 6 Jake Fields, 7 Jamie Baum, 8 Brynley Toms, […]

Delicious chocolate chip cookies baked fresh by Ahmani’s Cookie Company are now available as part of the inflight food and beverage offerings with BermudAir. The Bermudian-based airline has partnered with the local food supplier, run by local entrepreneur Ahmani Peets, who bakes cookies and cakes with his father, Anthony Peets. Ahmani Peets launched his business […]

[Written by Vejay Steede] A few years ago, we featured a fledgling East End eatery that was delivering world class burgers and traditional Bermudian pies to the people. These days the Bermuda Pie Company is all over the media teaching new folks how to eat a pie, and reflecting on the cultural relevance of traditional […]

The City of Hamilton invites the public to mark their calendars for Taste of Bermuda 2024, a culinary extravaganza taking place from October 17 to 20. The event is looking to engage food and beverage vendors, food trucks, fresh produce providers, sellers of Bermuda cookbooks and cookware, as well as décor and tablescape exhibitors. A […]

The City of Hamilton said they are “excited to partner with Mastercard on this year’s Taste of Bermuda” adding that “as the major sponsor, Mastercard’s Flavours program will bring a unique culinary experience to the festival.” A spokesperson said, “This exciting partnership underscores the festival’s growing reputation and international appeal, bringing new opportunities to spotlight […]

[Updated] The City of Hamilton announced that tickets for the Taste of Bermuda, presented by Mastercard’s Flavours program, will be on sale from 9.00am on Friday, Sept 13th. A spokesperson said, “Taking place from October 17th to 20th, Taste of Bermuda presented by Mastercard’s Flavours program, promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Bermuda’s vibrant […]

The City of Hamilton announced upcoming road and car park closures for Taste of Bermuda 2024, a four-day culinary event from October 17 to 20. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton would like to advise the public of upcoming road and car park closures in support of Taste of Bermuda 2024, presented by MasterCard’s […]

This October, Bermuda Is Love has launched the #FoodForLife campaign, in which they “aim to combat hunger, food insecurity, and nutritional inequity, by promoting and building sustainable and holistic food system practices in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “This campaign aims to unite individuals and local organizations around food as our common ground, in a collective, […]

Bermuda Is Love is holding a Food Justice Forum this Sunday at BUEI from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. A spokesperson said, “This Sunday [Oct 20] Bermuda Is Love will be holding its first ‘Food Justice Forum’ at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. This event will aim to bring the community together to […]

The City of Hamilton, in conjunction with the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, donated unused food from the canceled Taste of Bermuda events to the charity HOME. A spokesperson said, “Following the weather-related cancellation of Taste of Bermuda’s City Hall All-White Ball, the City of Hamilton, in conjunction with the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, […]

Marlin Magazine has released a video highlighting the 2023 Bermuda Billfish Blast, which is part of the 2023 Bermuda Triple Crown event. The video’s description says, “A total of 37 boats fished the 2023 Bermuda Billfish Blast, which offered a total cash purse of $506,850 plus an additional $360,000 as part of the Bermuda Triple […]

“Today, the 2023 lobster season begins, and while I understand and appreciate that in our culture, lobster dinners are a highly prized meal and an eagerly anticipated addition to restaurant menus during lobster season,” explained the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban. “The extended period of below-average catch rates in the lobster fishery indicates a […]

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Rollin Fritch arrived in Bermuda on Monday, May 27, as part of ongoing operations in concert with the Bermuda Government, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Coast Guard Unit, and Bermuda Police Services. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Coast Guard has a multifaceted mandate, including to protect environment and living marine resources against illegal, […]

The 2024 Bermuda Billfish Blast — part of the Bermuda Triple Crown — was held this past week.The event website notes, “For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue giant Atlantic blue marlin as well as a host of other species. It’s home […]

Angler Edward Carreiro landed the third heaviest blue marlin in Bermuda history at the Bermuda Big Game Classic, landing a 1,268 pound specimen. A Marline Magazine story said, “The world of big game fishing was rocked earlier today by a massive 1,268-pound blue marlin landed by UnWined during the Bermuda Big Game Classic. Landed by […]

The 2024 Bermuda IOM National & Open Championships took place at Stocks Bay, St. George’s with Adam Barbosa winning the series. Barbosa won 8 races to be crowned champion with 26 net points, Barbosa also recorded 9 second place finishes in the regatta. Heath Foggo finished in second place with a net point score of […]

The 2024 Bermuda Gold Cup began in Hamilton Harbour, showcasing strong performances from defending champion Johnie Berntsson and Chris Poole. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 Bermuda Gold Cup kicked off in exhilarating 18-22 knot conditions in Hamilton Harbour, providing the ideal stage for the world’s top match racing teams to master the challenging International One […]

Johnie Berntsson won his fourth Bermuda Gold Cup, defending his title by defeating Switzerland’s Eric Monnin 2-1 in a tightly contested final marked by challenging wind conditions. A spokesperson said, “Sweden’s Johnie Berntsson and his Berntsson Sailing Team of Herman Andersson, Oscar Angervall and Björn Lundgren have won their fourth Bermuda Gold Cup, successfully defending […]

The Great Sound provided a thrilling battleground for young sailors as the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club hosted the 2024 Bermuda Optimist & National championships. 2024 Bermuda Optimist & National Championships Leaderboard 15.0 Miguel Power 31.0 Thomas Mcbain 31.0 Nina Gotfredsen 43.0 Harry Brown 50.0 Evan Davis 65.0 James Ganal 66.0 Rory Savage 72.0 Noah Amaradasa […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian poets Elijah Bean and Rhys Campbell have collaborated to create a collection of work that views the “world through a spiritual lens.” Lumin: A Poetic Collaboration, published on December 1 and features 87 poems, was borne out of weekly meetings at sunrise in Astwood Park in Warwick, where the pair […]

Three Bermudian women — Margaret Swift Thompson, Andrea Tompkins, and Lorene Phillips — have been featured in the ‘Voices of the 21st Century Women: Empowered Through Passion and Purpose’ book. A spokesperson said, “Three Bermudian women admit to feeling “empowered” and “proud” as their stories are featured in the 7th Edition of ‘Voices of the […]

The winners of the 2023 Bermuda Literary Awards have been announced, with seven winners across the same number of categories. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell announced the 2023 Bermuda Literary Awards winners. Dr. Angela Barry, Elizabeth J. Jones, Junior Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Kim Swan, […]

In recognition of Earth Week, Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] will be hosting The Great Big Bermuda Clean-Up [GBBCU] sponsored by BF&M. A spokesperson said, “The first quarter of 2023 is off to a phenomenal start for Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. Since January, the charity has coordinated 54 clean-ups with 734 volunteers and removed over 45,000 […]

An illegal dump site on Tribe Road no. 6 in Warwick brought about a rewarding partnership between Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and KW Bermuda, and together with neighbourhood residents and Wilmot’s trucking they transformed the area. A spokesperson said, “The one-day project, completed on May 11, was part of KW’s Global Red Day, which sees […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] took part in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Junior Golf Clinic at Port Royal Golf Course, engaging 40 local students aged 5-14 with waste management education and emphasizing the significance of environmental stewardship. Keep Bermuda Beautiful said, “Things we love! Working with little people and teens is one of KBB’s most favorite […]

The Rotary Clubs of Bermuda, in collaboration with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], conducted their Rotary EPIC Day of Service on Saturday, May 18th. A spokesperson said, “The Rotary Clubs of Bermuda partnered with KBB and invited past and present Rotarians, public and private school students, friends of KBB and Friends of Rotary to their Rotary […]

Young footballers from the DaRock Elite Performance Academy participated in a recent Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] clean-up initiative on Collector’s Hill. Danté Leverock, the founder of the DaRock Elite Performance Academy, said community service is a cornerstone of their values and stressed the importance of teaching players the importance of giving back. “We’re proud to […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] appointed Linda Parker as its part-time Education and Community Coordinator. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] is delighted to announce the appointment of Linda Parker as its part-time Education and Community Engagement Coordinator. “Linda has a wealth of experience in Bermuda’s education sector as a teacher, Head of English, Deputy […]

Bermuda has two athletes in action tomorrow [Monday July 29] at the Olympics, with rower Dara Alizadeh competing again and swimmer Emma Harvey set to make her Olympic debut, where she will compete in the 100m backstroke. You can view our full coverage of Bermuda’s athletes at the 2024 games here. Bernews will be providing comprehensive coverage […]

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club’s fourth International Gig Regatta concluded, with approximately 70 visiting rowers taking part in the event alongside local rowers. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club [BPGC] proudly hosted its fourth Bermuda International Regatta, an event that brought together pilot gig rowing enthusiasts and supporters from both local and international communities for […]

Aon plc announced the expansion of its Bermuda reinsurance platform, adding five new team members to enhance local capabilities and drive growth, subject to immigration approvals. A spokesperson said, “Aon plc [NYSE: AON], a leading global professional services firm, today announced the significant expansion of its Bermuda reinsurance platform to augment transactional and capital optimization […]

Deloitte Bermuda announces the addition of two partners to its team, pending approval from the Department of Immigration; Lewis Lo, Partner in Audit & Assurance, and Marcin Czarnocki, Partner in Financial Advisory. Mr Lo has been a Deloitte professional for over 13 years. He serves clients in the Investment Management and [Re]insurance industries, including investment […]

The 2020 NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda has been postponed until December 4th, 2021. Ross Caesar and Dion Smith commented, “The decision to cancel the Bermuda Pro Qualifier was an enormous disappointment, a tough one, not only to the athletes, spectators, exhibitors, and professionals who were due to attend the show. “It was necessary […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bodybuilder Mikle Dill is excited to step on stage for the first time in a local competition when he competes in the NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda Regional at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium tomorrow [September 9]. The 25-year-old will participate in the men’s classic physique class and said the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In the House of Assembly today [July 11], Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment Jeanne Atherden delivered a report on the state of health of the coral reefs found in Bermuda’s waters and the Caribbean, citing the report by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network [GCRMN] released last week. Minister Atherden said, “Last week saw […]

Fans of all things under the sea now have a new way of exploring the mysteries and wonders of Bermuda’s unique marine life as the Bermuda Zoological Society’s Bermuda Reef Life HD app is now available free for Android users. A spokesperson said, “The app, which was first launched for Apple iOS devices in November […]

A recently published video is showcasing the work that the Living Reefs Foundation is doing with the help of 11th Hour Racing to help protect Bermuda’s coral reefs. The Foundation’s website says, “Living Reefs, a Bermuda Registered Charity, was formed in 2014 to help implement some of the measures needed to keep Bermuda’s reefs and […]

Historically abundant predatory fishes such as groupers and snappers are rare and at critically low numbers on Bermuda reefs based on international standards, according to a recently released report by Bermudian scientists Thaddeus and Jessie Murdoch through the Bermuda Reef Ecosystem Assessment and Mapping [BREAM] Programme. In good news, however, hard corals are at good […]

For the fifth consecutive year, the Bermuda Zoological Society event REEF Watch trained teams of corporate professionals, teenagers and families to conduct coral reef surveys, fish counts and assessments of our reef ecosystem. Scientists collecting dive slates Nineteen teams set out on Saturday, 23 September to sample reefs across the northern platform. With ID sheets, […]

The Bermuda Reef Life HD has recently been updated, with the app “featuring some 300 high definition images divided into 15 sections showcasing the beauty and diversity of Bermuda beneath the surface.” A spokesperson said, “Building from the success of the previous version of his Reef Life app, Ron Lucas’ latest update for the free […]

Noting the “tan-brown slicks floating in the waters along South Shore and other parts of the island,” officials said that it is “coral spawn seeking new areas to propagate” and “while it may look unsightly, this act of nature is one to be celebrated as it reflects the excellent health of Bermuda’s coral reef system.” […]

A recent episode of PBS Changing Seas, titled “Bermuda: Life at Ocean’s Edge,” has earned two Suncoast Regional Emmy Award nominations in the environmental/science long-form content and writer – long-form content categories. The episode focuses on Bermuda’s reefs and shipwrecks and features island-based researchers and scientists from the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, the Living […]

In celebration of World Oceans Day, BioQuest announced it has “officially completed the draft reference genome of the Grooved Brain Coral, marking the first-time whole genome sequencing of a coral reef has been accomplished in the Caribbean by the Caribbean.” A spokesperson said, “This groundbreaking work was conducted locally in Bermuda in collaboration with the […]

Roche Bermuda announced a $100,000 donation to BioQuest to support local genomics research and the conservation of Bermuda’s coral reefs. A spokesperson said, “Roche Bermuda, today proudly announces its $100,000 donation to BioQuest. This crucial funding will significantly enhance BioQuest’s infrastructure, and support its essential initiatives, including protecting Bermuda’s coral reefs, which are critical natural […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a mesmerizing underwater scene, depicting ‘Bermuda’. 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 below, […]

41 years ago today [Nov 15] Miss Bermuda Gina Swainson won the Miss World contest, becoming the first, and to this date, the only Bermudian to ever win a major international beauty pageant, and the photos and videos below can give you a walk down memory lane to see the crowning moment. Also notable as […]