Attorney Perry Trott has launched ‘And the Drama Begins’, which is described as a “vital handbook aimed at demystifying the complexities of estate management for everyone, not just the wealthy.” A spokesperson said, “Well known Bermudian attorney Perry Trott is pleased to announce the release of his book, “And the Drama Begins,” which officially launches today. […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] is collaborating with the Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC], the Ministry of Public Works and the Department of Parks in a project aimed at maintaining the railway trail for all to enjoy. A spokesperson said,  “The railway trail is Bermuda’s largest national park and is home to a wide variety […]

“Everyone is encouraged to “act responsibly and remember to reduce, reuse and recycle to help minimise the amount of waste generated by this event” at the Christmas Day celebrations at Elbow Beach. A spokesperson said, “Christmas Day at Elbow Beach, which is organized by the community, has become a family-friendly tradition for many locals, expats […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] is partnering with the Eastern County Cricket Association [ECCA] to deliver a green events waste management plan for this year’s eastern county games to be held at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club [BBCC] on July 22, August 19 and September 2. A spokesperson said, “The plan includes a focus on reducing waste, […]

St. George’s Cricket Club [SGCC] and Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] are collaborating on a Green Events Waste Management Plan for this year’s Annual Cup Match Classic. A spokesperson said, “The partnership also includes Recycle Bermuda, the Department of Waste Management and Wilmot’s Trucking who are working together towards the common goal of minimising trash and […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority hosted an Island Wide Clean-Up event in support of Keep Bermuda Beautiful as part of its annual Community Day. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] participated in its Second Annual Community Day by hosting an Island Wide Clean-Up event on Thursday, 28 September 2023. The Authority’s staff […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has encouraged the community to “act responsibly and help minimise the amount of waste” on Christmas Day at Elbow Beach. A KBB spokesperson said, “Christmas Day at Elbow Beach has become a family-friendly tradition for many residents of Bermuda and visitors. The celebration is organized by the community and provides a […]

For its 60th anniversary, Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] introduced a new logo and will also will host a series of public events throughout this year. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] is celebrating sixty years of service to the community. As one of the island’s oldest and most impactful environmental charities, KBB was established as […]

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] to Martello Re Limited. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Martello Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as […]

Over one hundred pro hopeful bodybuilders and fitness athletes, both local and international are gearing up for this year’s Caribbean Grand Prix, to be held at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium on Saturday, March 26th. “The competition is back after proving to be a major success in 2019 and gives athletes from anywhere in the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ross Caesar has claimed a third-place finish in the men’s classic physique at the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness [IFBB] Pro League Masters Olympia in Cluj, Romania, this weekend. Caesar was up against some of the world’s elite competitors at the prestigious event, held at the BT Arena, which made […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ross Caesar will be eyeing more glory at the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness [IFBB] Pro League Masters World Championships in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tomorrow [September 3]. The 50-year-old, a six-times “Mr Bermuda”, came third in the men’s classic physique at the prestigious IFBB Pro League Masters Olympia in Cluj, Romania, […]

Bermudian bodybuilder Jaydon Goddard made his professional debut at the IFBB Pittsburgh Pro earlier this month in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A spokesperson said, “Behind the Olympia and Arnold Classic Competitions, this is considered one of the largest and most prestigious professional bodybuilding competitions in the sport. “Goddard competed for the first time as a professional in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Alexis Richens has always felt at home on stage and credits her dance background for giving her the tools needed to navigate the challenges of bodybuilding. The 31-year-old made her competition debut last summer at the NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda, held at CedarBridge Academy, where she claimed the overall […]

Physique athlete Alexis Richens achieved a second-place finish in the bikini class at the NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bahamas Pro Qualifier in Nassau at the weekend. Richens said she made significant improvements from her competition debut last summer at the NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda, where she won the overall bikini class title. […]

Somerset Primary School students recently hosted an International Dinner for students and parents, where the students highlighted the culture and cuisine of countries, including Japan, Mexico, India, and Bermuda. The event offered a variety of dishes for attendees to sample, celebrating the diversity within the school community. In honor of Diwali, the PTA also organized […]

“Bermuda’s marine environment and its inhabitants are used to major storms, including hurricanes. There will inevitably be some acute damage as well as some ongoing negative effects in the short to medium term, but overall our marine ecosystems tend to recover well,” the Department of Environmental Protection said. Having found both a sea fan and […]

Royal Bermuda Regiment divers are to join forces with an environmental watchdog to help protect the Island’s reef system. And the Regiment and the Bermuda Reef Ecosystem Analysis and Monitoring Programme [BREAM] appealed for volunteer divers and snorkelers to join them in a major reef mapping programme at Elbow Beach in Paget on Sunday. The […]

Foreign scientists working in small island states need to create better collaborations with local researchers and marine management entities if coral reefs, fish, and other marine resources are to be saved from irreversible degradation, according to a new opinion paper published by researchers from the Caribbean, Canada, the USA, and UK. The opinion, published last […]

The XL Catlin Kids on the Reef programme, a partnership between the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the I Am Water Foundation, sponsored by XL Catlin has now completed its fifth successful year. The programme brings together world-class free-diving conservationists and local marine ecology educators to take local public middle school students beyond the classroom […]

The Marc of Excellence Memorial Football Kick, in honour of the late Marco Warren, was held at TN Tatem Middle School in Warwick yesterday [June 2]. It was organised by Warren’s family and marked the first anniversary of his funeral after being killed in a hit-and-run incident in Hamilton Parish aged 29. Warren was respected […]

The 2024 Cup Match Classic is officially underway, with people gathering at the Somerset Cricket Club today [Aug 1] to enjoy the event. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of […]

The much anticipated Cup Match Classic got underway at the Somerset Cricket Club on Thursday, continuing a tradition which began over a century ago. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects […]

The second day of the 2024 Cup Match Classic is taking place [Aug 2], with people gathering at Somerset Cricket Club to celebrate the festivities. We would have additional coverage later on, and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. […]

The Cup Match 2024 awards presentation was held after the match, which saw Somerset claim yet another victory in the annual Cup Match classic. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our […]

The 2024 Cup Match Classic was held on Thursday and Friday, with people gathering at the Somerset Cricket Club to celebrate the festivities, with many people dressed to impress, with a wide variety of fashion on display. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please […]

A Holiday Market will take place on Saturday [Nov 2] from 10:00am to 4:00pm at St. Paul’s Church Hall in Paget. A spokesperson said, “Join us for our Holiday Market on November 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at St. Paul’s Church Hall, located at 69 Middle Road, Paget. “Come celebrate a delightful day of […]

A Holiday Market event took place today [Nov 2] at St. Paul’s Church Hall in Paget, featuring a number of local vendors offering a wide variety of items for sale, including unique gifts, handcrafted items, and much more. A spokesperson previously said, “Come celebrate a delightful day of shopping and holiday cheer! Discover unique gifts, […]

Somerset Primary School is set to host its International Day Dinner today [November 5], offering students and their families a rich experience of global cuisine and culture. The event will take place in the school’s Assembly Hall from 4 pm to 6 pm. Each class will represent a different country such as Bermuda, Mexico, Japan, […]

The Jamaican Association [Bermuda] will host the Marcus Garvey Symposium at the Bermuda College Lecture Theatre next Thursday [November 14]. The event, which runs from 6 pm to 9 pm, will commemorate the anniversary of Mr Garvey’s 1928 visit to Bermuda. Jamaican Mr Garvey was the leader of the Pan-Africanism movement, which aimed to unite […]

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport celebrates Jada Pearman, saying her “recent performance with the Paul Taylor Dance Company at New York’s David H. Koch Theatre has brought pride to Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “Jada debuted in Dedicated to You, a solo choreographed by Robert Battle, honouring the legacy of dance icon Carolyn […]

The Bermuda Dressage Group hosted their Christmas Dressage Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The Adult Champion was Vee McKey with a score of 77.638%, while Annie Duffin was the Junior winner with 77.5%. Training Level 3 Georgia Hughes & Casichacco – 68.6 Nina Wehmeyer & Game Change – 67.8 Laura Williamson […]

Bermuda riders Rai Burch, Tyler James, Kimoy Cruickshank, and Kayla Bardgett competed on the Grand Caraibe Tour in Martinique. Day one saw the competitors compete in 2 phases special classes at 3 height divisions. James was eliminated out of 44 starters in the 0.90 cm class, Cruickshank finished 25th and Bardgett finished 29th out of […]

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 […]

Dementia Bermuda is set to hold a Rugby Warm-Up Masquerade Party at Front Yard on November 1 from 7.00pm to 1.00am. The event will feature karaoke by Emily Ross from 8.00pm to 10.00pm and DJ Dan Manaia from 10.00pm to 1.00am. Early bird tickets are $20 until October 18, $25 online, and $30 at the […]

Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] announced that their MRI machine is “now fully operational following recent recovery efforts after Hurricane Ernesto’s impact.” A spokesperson said, “With essential services restored, BHCS is ready to accept clients for MRI procedures.” Dr. Ewart Brown, Chairman of BHCS, remarked, “We are delighted to inform the community that our MRI services […]

Minister of Health Kim Wilson emphasized the importance of mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, urging women over 40 to prioritize regular screenings as a vital step in early detection and effective treatment of breast cancer. Minister Wilson said, “Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the critical need for early detection, support, and continuous […]

The Evolution Healing Centre hosted a drop-in event on Friday [Oct 25] to mark the upcoming World Stroke Day on October 29. A spokesperson said, “The Evolution Healing Centre recently hosted a drop-in event on Friday, engaging the community in discussing stroke awareness and ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Led by senior physiotherapists, Dr. Kimberley Watkins and […]

This Movember, Made to Fade Ltd. is “shining a spotlight on men’s mental health by encouraging men to see grooming as a gateway to self-care, confidence, and connection.” A spokesperson said, “Barbershops have historically been one of the first safe spaces for men, where they can unwind and share their thoughts freely, often opening up […]

A new company, Solar Roof Maintenance, has launched to serve the local solar market in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Solar Roof Maintenance technicians can install, repair and maintain all types of solar panels including residential, commercial, industrial and ground mount. The company carries parts and service records for all manufacturers and racking types. “Solar Roof […]

The Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families is now utilizing solar power which they said “will provide most of the energy required to power their electrical needs.” A spokesperson said, “Gil Nolan, operations manager of Sunny Side Solar and Nick Hutchings, a volunteer for the non-profit solar company that donated the solar panels to the […]

Political battles will be taken to a whole new level this Good Friday, with a Progressive Labour Party MP and One Bermuda Alliance Minister set to face off in a sumo wrestling match. The Minister of Community, Culture & Sports Wayne Scott will test his sumo skills against Opposition MP Lawrence Scott at the PHC Community […]

Over 800 ears of corn and several heads of broccoli were stolen from the Amaral Farms fields on Somers Hill Road in Hamilton Parish, with thieves hitting the family-owned farm yet again on Thursday [May 15]. The Farm has been having repeated issues with theft, with some 150lbs of sweet potatoes and 30lbs of broccoli […]

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s National Championships held at the National Sports Center is swirling in controversy, with questions raised as to the gender of an Indian national competing in a female race It all came during the girls 13 & over 50m breaststroke race, when India’s Priyanka Priydrshni [pictured] clocked a blistering 30.88. Following […]

A 31 year old man — who is alleged to have run through Somerset Long Bay totally naked — was arrested for indecent exposure during the first day of Cup Match. A police spokesperson said, “A 31 year old man was arrested for indecent exposure on Somerset Long Bay on Thursday. He was bailed to […]

[Updated with video & audio] A man attempting to travel from Miami to Bermuda in a bubble that allows him to run on water was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard today [Oct 4], after reportedly being found floating in the bubble, disoriented and asking for directions to Bermuda. Athlete Reza Baluchi had planned to […]

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 6], two men denied setting fire to a Christmas tree that was outside Clarien Bank’s Reid Street entrance in Hamilton. 47-year-old Garth John Hayward of Southampton and 52-year-old Eugene Floyd Anderson of no fixed abode, both pleaded not guilty to setting fire to a tree next to Clarien […]

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 13], a man denied stealing 23 Christmas trees.. Ezra Barnett, plead not guilty to a chargé that on 8th December 2014, he stole 23 Christmas trees that belonged to the Shelly Bay Marketplace store. Mr Barnett was granted $2,000 bail and given a trial date in late April 2015. […]

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 […]

The police said they are “aware of a video clip currently circulating on social media purporting to show two persons engaging in sexual activity in public at Cup Match,” and said they are looking into the matter, and reminded the public “that offenses under the telecommunications act are committed even when only sharing material such […]