The Bermuda Zoological Society announced the release of a new guide, “A Practical Guide to Garden Management in Bermuda.” The Bermuda Zoo Society said, “A new guide that distills David Wingate’s decades of knowledge about Bermuda’s native and endemic plants will be available at the annual Agricultural Exhibition, as well as from the Bermuda Aquarium, […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a picturesque view of Mangrove Trees in the east end. 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 […]

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and volunteers from Chubb worked to create a suitable environment in preparation for the replanting of one of the island’s largest mangrove forests – the BZS’s most recent site established through the BZS Micro Forest Project. A spokesperson said, “The Chubb volunteers also gained insight into one of Bermuda’s most […]

The Ministry of Public Works said they are “actively maintaining the Island’s roadways, with crews from the Department of Works and Engineering recently trimming trees and clearing overgrown vegetation at various locations across the Island.” A Government spokesperson said, “This effort is part of an ongoing programme to manage roadside vegetation, enhancing road safety and […]

The Scooter Mart Motor Fest took place yesterday [June 30] on Front Street, offering a wide array of activities, booths and more. A spokesperson previously said, “Scooter Mart Motor Fest [presented by Bermuda Charge], the island’s premier celebration of bike and auto culture, is set to deliver an unforgettable experience on 30 June on Front […]

The Bank of Butterfield today [Jan 15] announced the appointment of Michael Neff as Group Chief Operating Officer, Jody Feldman as Managing Director and Kevin Dallas as Butterfield’s Group Chief Experience Officer. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced the promotion of Michael Neff to Group Chief Operating Officer. Jody […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of March 2024, repurchased for cancellation 338,313 Common Shares at an average price of $30.22 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Senior Management Appointments Bank Of Butterfield Adjusts Rates Bank Of Butterfield Adjusts Rates Butterfield Banking Hours […]

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited notified the Bermuda Stock Exchange that it repurchased and canceled 404,066 common shares at an average price of $35.04 per share in May 2024. The filing stated, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited informs the Bermuda Stock Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 6.44 of the […]

Clarien’s new interns, Maya Dean, Chelsea Correira, and David Goonewardene, made a “significant impact” this summer with their fresh ideas, the company said. A spokesperson said, “As we embrace the final weeks of summer, Clarien is proud to introduce our latest team members—interns Maya Dean, Chelsea Correira, and David Goonewardene—who have spent the past few weeks […]

The Americas Group III of the Davis Cup moved into day three of the tournament in Paraguay. Bermuda is in pool B which features Bermuda alongside Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Guatemala. A day after their bye, Bermuda took on Guatemala edging them 2 – 1. Trey Mallory would take to the court for […]

The Americas Group III of the Davis Cup moved into day four of the tournament in Paraguay, with Bermuda picking up a major win over Jamaica. In the opening match, Daniel Phillips defeated John Chin in three sets. Phillips won the first set 6-.1 and the second set saw Chin win 6-0. It came down […]

Bermuda played their third match in the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group Three Division in Trinidad & Tobago, where they were defeated 3-0 by St. Lucia. Shelby Madeiros opened the series, starting strong with a first-set win of 6-2. However, Jessica Eudovic of St. Lucia rallied in the subsequent sets, overcoming Madeiros 6-1, 7-5. […]

Bermuda continued playing at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas group three division in Trinidad & Tobago, being defeated by El Salvador in their latest match. Shelby Madeiros was first on court, she was defeated in straight sets 6-0, 6-3 to Michelle Irigoyen, and Nadhira Durham was next on court, where she was defeated in […]

Bermuda finished 7th at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group Three Division in Trinidad & Tobago, after defeating the Bahamas in their final match. Shelby Madeiros got Bermuda off to a strong start, dominating Tatyana Maduabuchukwu 6-2, 6-0 in the first singles match. However, the Bahamas leveled the tie when Danielle Andrea Thompson defeated […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s teammates are matching up against Daniel Phillips and his Arizona State teammates, as well as Georgia Tech at the Southern intercollegiate championships at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex. Joseph Waynard and Alex de Gabriele topped ASU’s Constantinos Koshis and Phillips, 6-4, while Mallory and Lukas Steffen ran past […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s teammates and Daniel Phillips and his Arizona State men’s teammates were back in action on day three of the Southern intercollegiate Championships at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex. In singles, Mallory lost Mikey Anderson from Arizona State in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, while Gabriele Datei from Georgia State […]

Daniel Phillips and his Arizona State men’s tennis teammates continued competing in the DI Big 12 / SEC Tennis Challenge hosted by Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. Phillips and Nicola Cigna won their doubles match 8-6 defeating Ritesh Patil, and Ethan Silva from Texas A&M University. Related Stories Phillips Wins Matches In Newport Beach Trey […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington [UNCW] men’s tennis teammates began competing in the DI 2024 ITA DI men’s Carolina regional championships hosted by Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina. In his round of 64 men’s singles match, Mallory was defeated in straight sets 6-4, 7-5 by Matias Iturbe from UNC Charlotte. Related Stories Photos: […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington [UNCW] Men’s Tennis teammate’s returned to action competing in the 2024 ITA DI Men’s Carolina Regional Championships hosted by Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina. In his consolation first round match, Mallory lost in a third set tie-breaker to Johan Van Wijk, from Gardner-Webb University. Gardner-Webb won the first […]

Daniel Phillips recently competed in the Newport Beach men tennis tournament. Phillips is in group C in Newport Beach, California. In his opener, Phillips needed three sets to advance, defeating Adam Jones from Great Britain 7-6, 5-7, 6-3. Phillips then took on Conrad Brown from USA, defeating him in straight sets 7-5, 6-0. Related Stories […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington [UNCW] men’s tennis teammates opened their campaign at the UNCW team invitational with a convincing 7 – 2 victory over Coastal Carolina. Mallory contributed significantly to UNC Wilmington’s success, securing victories in both doubles and singles competition. He partnered with Oscar Baumgartner in doubles play, defeating the Coastal Carolina […]

Bermuda tennis player Trey Mallory helped the UNC Wilmington men’s team impress at the recent UNCW Team Invitational in North Carolina, Wilmington. In the singles against Boston College, Mallory defeated Andrew Illie 3-6, 6-2, 7-6. Meanwhile in the doubles, Mallory and Jordi Domenech defeated Liam O’Leary and Matthew Overvelde 6-4. In the singles against Coastal […]

The Bermuda Smash Invitational continued this Saturday [May 8], with Smith Sixers and Pembroke Pathers both earning wins. Smiths Sixers won by 28 runs: Smiths Sixers 179/8 Sandys Spartans 151/7 The Smiths Sixers won the toss and elected to bat, they would score 179/8, captain Onias Bascome was the top scorer with 50 which came […]

Matt Boys and Caitlin Conyers claimed the men’s and women’s titles in the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race on Bermuda Day today [May 24]. Boys, a former professional cyclist, lived up to his billing as pre-race favourite in the absence of Dominique Mayho, a six-time winner, cruising to his first title. “I had a plan with […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Brian Wellman believes Jah-Nhai Perinchief must focus on “one jump at a time” as he prepares for the triple jump qualifiers at the Stade de France at the Olympic Games in Paris on Wednesday [August 7]. Four-time Olympian Wellman, one of the island’s greatest athletes, has travelled to the French capital […]

Liana De Medeiros and her University of Toronto Varsity Blues women’s cross country teammates finished seventh at the 8-Kay Marauder Invitational at Kay Drage Park in Hamilton, Ontario. Julia Agostinelli led the way with a 5th place finish with a time of 28:57. De Medeiros crossed the line in 31st place clocking 31:02. Related Stories […]

The Bermuda Men’s National XVs team is set to clash with the Cayman Islands in an electrifying World Rugby International Test Match. A spokesperson said, “Scheduled for 5:00 PM ADT on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at North Field, National Sports Centre, this game not only promises to showcase top-tier rugby action but also marks the […]

Bermuda hosted the Cayman Islands in an international rugby match at the National Sports Center this weekend, with Bermuda being defeated 44 – 12. A spokesperson previously said, “These games are part of the Rugby America’s North [RAN] qualification pathway, a competition spread over three years from 2024-2026. “This weekend’s match-up is especially significant as […]

Jamaica narrowly defeated the Bermuda team by a score of 19-14 in a Rugby Americas North [RAN] Men’s XV’s tournament match in Jamaica. America’s Rugby News report said, “Jamaica narrowly overcame Bermuda on Saturday. Played at the Bramwell Clarke Sports Complex in Ewarton, Jamaica, the Jamaica Crocs were 19-14 winners. “The Jamaica Crocs started strongly. […]

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, […]

The Bermuda Rugby Football Season got underway at the National Sports Center with the Mad Hatters Tournament. Women’s Division Teachers Ladies were crowned the women’s division Mad Hatters champions after picking up two wins and rookie Sammy Dill earning MVP honors. Teachers Ladies defeated the Police Ladies 7 – 5, the Teachers Ladies got a […]

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 […]

The Three Kings Restaurant will be open tonight [Dec 1] for the St. George’s Christmas Walkabout, offering “two exceptional menus for the evening.” A spokesperson said, “The Three Kings Restaurant, an exciting new dining destination in St.George’s, is proud to announce its participation in the annual St. George’s Christmas Walkabout. “This highly anticipated event, taking place […]

Jomeko Mallory was recognized at a ceremony today for completing the Culinary Arts Apprenticeship and achieving the Red Seal certification. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today, the Minister of Economy and Labour, Hon. Jason Hayward, participated in the Culinary Arts Apprenticeship award ceremony, held at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, recognising Jomeko Mallory for […]

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 […]

The Government released a statement covering aspects including the marine exclusive economic zone, Fisherman’s Association Bermuda [FAB] and more. A Government spokesperson said, “While the Government appreciates that the Fisherman’s Association Bermuda [FAB] disagree with the commitment to fully protect twenty per cent of the island’s exclusive economic zone, developing a balanced and integrated marine […]

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 […]

The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda [FAB] proposed their “vision of what fisheries management in Bermuda could be at its best,” suggesting a “cooperative management of fisheries.” A spokesperson said, “In February 2023, Premier David Burt invited the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda to present an alternative plan to the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme. Since that time, […]

The 2024 Bermuda Billfish Blast — part of the Bermuda Triple Crown — was held this week, with one of the notable catches being a 636lb blue marlin, caught on ‘Debaitable.’ 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 […]

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 […]

Christian Ebbin made his Tulane University debut as the school hosted the Allstate Sugar Bowl Open. Along with Tulane, the field includes College of Charleston, Florida State, Jacksonville, Rice, Stanford, Texas A&M, Cal-Berkely, and Wisconsin. Ebbin is sailing the school’s B class boat, which is currently in 5th place with 45 points. Of the eight […]

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and World Match Racing Tour today announced re-insurer Aspen as title sponsor of the new Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Racing Regatta to take place alongside the 71st Bermuda Gold Cup from 29 October to 3 November in Hamilton Harbour. A spokesperson said, “It is the first time that Bermuda will […]

Due to a lack of consistent wind at the Danmark Trophy no races were completed on the second day, however Christian Ebbin and his Tulane sailing teammates finished seventh overall in the race for the Danmark Trophy with 143 total points through eight races. Ebbin sailed the Tulane B class boat, with his crew Sabrina […]

Bermudian sailors are competing at the Annual Internationals Comet Sailing Regatta at the Corsica River Yacht Club in Maryland this weekend. Six local sailors and their crew are taking part in the competition, which started yesterday [Oct 11] and finishes tomorrow [Oct 13]. The sailors in action are Rudy Bailey and his crew George Bailey, […]

Several top Bermudian female athletes will share their inspiring stories during the Girls Sport Symposium at the HSBC Bank on Front Street next Friday [November 8]. The event, which runs from 6 pm to 8 pm, is dedicated to supporting and inspiring the next generation of sportswomen on the island. The panellists will be Natasha […]

Denmark’s Kristine Mauritzen and her Team Seagulls are advancing to the semi-finals of the Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Racing Regatta after defeating leader Julia Aartsen of the Netherlands, joining teams from France, Denmark, and Sweden. A spokesperson said, “Denmark’s Kristine Mauritzen and her Team Seagulls upset the form book yesterday on Day 3 of the […]

Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink team – including Louise Acker, Maëlenn Lemaître, Sophie Faguet and Laurane Mettraux – clinched the 2024 Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Racing Regatta title. A spokesperson said, “France’s Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite team of Maelenn Lemaitre, Louise Acker, Théa Khelif and Clara Bayol […]

The ‘Human Library’ event will be held on Thursday, September 28th at the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperson said, “Do you want a chance to unjudge someone by having a conversation that can break down prejudices, biases and assumptions? Welcome to the Human Library, where Readers are invited to have open conversations with Books for 30 […]

Dr David Chapman is holding a launch event for his new book on the Gombeys. You can tune in and watch below, and we will have additional information later on. The 13-minute live video replay is below: Related Stories Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival Showcase Video: Gombey Festival Press Conference Video: Gombeys At BF&M 10K Run […]