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Music Video: Charm Releases ‘Whirlwind’

Local singer Charmarie Woolridge-Virgin has released a music video for her song ‘Whirlwind,’ an original piece written and produced by Ms. Woolridge-Virgin and her father John Woolridge. When asked how she got started with music, the singer, who performs under the name Charm, told Bernews, “I got started with music at a very young age, […]

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Video: “Paradise Lakes” Song Showcases Island

Greg Morrison, a writer and singer who has lived in Bermuda, has released a song and video titled “Paradise Lake,” which highlights “Bermuda’s hidden oasis.” Mr. Mossison said, “I wrote the song Paradise Lakes and recorded it with the help of Steve Easton at Just Platinum Studios. I played guitar and sang. Steve sang some […]

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Music Video: Jo-1's ‘No Ordinary Christmas’

Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess, also known as Jo-1, who rose to fame through East African dance show Sakata, has released a new video for her latest song, a holiday-themed track titled “No Ordinary Christmas.” The song was written and arranged by Joanne Ball-Burgess and produced by AgelessMuzik Studios by producer Dominic Khaemba. Keyboards are by Emery […]

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Music Video: Sir Dudley’s New Single “Be Yaself”

Bermudian reggae artist Giles “Sir Dudley” Spurling has released a new single titled ‘Be Yaself,’ a song composed of an instrumental created by Major Lazer from the song “Run Up” featuring PartyNextDoor and Nicki Minaj, along with lyrics and vocals composed by Sir Dudley. Recorded, mixed and mastered at MassFX Recording by Mr. Ivibes of Ivibes Productions, […]

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Music Video: Heritage Releases New Single

L.A.-based soul/pop band HEЯITAGE, which is comprised of Bermudian musicians, released their new single and music video cover for “I Can” by Chronixx. A spokesperson said, “The video was directed by Brandon Lee and shot in various locations in Los Angeles. With HannaH’s soulful crooning and Gianluca Gibbons’ enchanting saxophone playing, the band breathe their […]

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Music Video: Joanne Ball-Burgess “Body Drop”

Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess, also known as Jo-1, who rose to fame through East African dance show Sakata, has released a new video for her latest song “Body Drop”. A spokesperson said, “Jo-1 is back and this time with a bigger banger that will get you to pop, lock and let your body drop. The blend […]

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Music Video: Mugzy & Crew Dancing Hot

It may have gotten a bit cool among the hills and ditches emerging and contouring this North Atlantic volcanic crater for a moment, however the temperature is raging hot under the feet of dancer/fitness instructor Anthony [Mugzy] Furbert and his eruptive dance partners. Catching the eye of prominent soca artists Preedy during a working tour […]

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Music Video: “Fashion Slayer” by HEЯITAGE

Bermudian music duo Gianluca Gibbons and Hannah Eggen of soul/pop outfit HEЯITAGE have released the music video of their new hit single “Fashion Slayer”. To Gibbons and Eggen, fashion is about more than just sharp-looking clothes – fashion means presentation, self-affirmation, creativity, and a form of artistic expression. While the members of HEЯITAGE sing about […]

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Video: Baby Dolphin Birth In Bermuda

Dolphin Quest Bermuda has shared a video highlighting the birth of Reef in June 2019, with the video providing insight into mother Bailey’s relationship with the organization’s staff and the parental journey ahead of her. The video’s description says, “On June 1, 2019 [World Reef Day], Bailey at Dolphin Quest Bermuda gave birth to a […]

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Free Saturday Activities At National Museum

The National Museum of Bermuda is offering free Saturday activities — including Palmetto weaving, book readings and chair yoga — during the month of February. A spokesperson said, “National Museum of Bermuda is offering free Saturday activities during the month of February. This coming Saturday, February 22, local artist and historian Ronnie Chameau and Bermudian author […]

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Video: Cahow Chick Hatches Live On Camera

As the Nonsuch Expeditions team and viewers from around the world watched online, a Cahow chick in burrow #831 hatched at approximately 12.00am on Friday, February 28, officially launching the 2020 CahowCam season. This the eighth season that the team has been live streaming from the underground nesting burrows on Nonsuch Island, during which tens […]

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Video: Second Cahow Chick Revealed

As scientists, students, and viewers from around the world watched online, a second Cahow chick hatched live on camera, following the first hatching of the season on February 28. A spokesperson said, “Scientists, students, and followers around the world were watching as the new chick in the CahowCam2 burrow was finally revealed. “Its peeps had […]

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2020 Cahow Nesting Season Proving Successful

The 2020 Cahow nesting season has seen 134 breeding pairs produce 68 confirmed chicks, with all but two chicks at good or above average weights. A spokesperson said, “The 2020 Cahow nesting season has a record number of 134 breeding pairs, which have produced 68 confirmed chicks.” Jeremy Madeiros, Principle Conservation Officer, said, “After my […]

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Photos & Video: ‘Aurora’ Cruise Ship Arrives

The third cruise ship of 2020 — the ‘Aurora’ — arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Feb 18], carrying an estimated 2,258 passengers and 816 crew members. This marks the third of a projected 197 cruise ship visits to Bermuda this year, which officials said should bring an estimated 543,000 passengers to the island. A Government spokesperson […]

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Photos & Video: P.A.L.S. Fundraising Walk

[Updated with photos] The 32nd annual P.A.L.S. Family Fun Walk is being held this morning [Feb 23], starting and finishing in Paget. The event serves as a major annual fundraiser for the charity, with funds raised going towards medical care, equipment and supplies for cancer patients in Bermuda. This year’s event sponsors included Clarien Bank, […]

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Photos & Video: Girl Guide Thinking Day Service

Girl Guiding Bermuda held their annual Thinking Day Service this afternoon [Feb 23] at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street, with Brownies, Guides and other participants marching from City Hall to take part in the service. Thinking Day is the day closest to the birthday of Lord Baden-Powell who was the originator of the now […]

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Photos & Video: Purvis Primary Science Fair

Purvis Primary School recently held its annual Science Fair, serving to highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and inquiry skills. A spokesperson said, “Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 was the beginning of Purvis Primary School’s 19th Annual Science Fair. The science fair projects are based on the Cambridge science curriculum, and highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and […]

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Photos & Video: MOM Community Peace Walk

“Why do we only rest in peace, why don’t we live in peace?” That was the sentiment expressed on one sign as the Mothers On A Mission [MOM] group held a peace walk today [Feb 29] with an aim to promote peace and unity in the community. The group left CedarBridge Academy at around 2.30pm this […]

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Photos & Video: Building Demolition In Hamilton

Work started this weekend on the demolition of the Valerie T. Scott building on Reid Street in Hamilton. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of road closures and parking restrictions in the City of Hamilton beginning this Friday, 28 February until the end of day on Sunday, 1 […]

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Photos & Video: International Women’s Day

The International Women’s Day Bermuda committee held an International Women’s Day celebration on Friday [March 6] at City Hall with the event featuring speakers and entertainment, while Tami Ray — Bermuda’s first female ferry pilot — received the Woman of the Year award. A spokesperson previously said, “International Women’s Day is for celebrating the achievements […]

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Photos & Video: St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser Event

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving fundraising event was held yesterday [March 13] at Docksiders, with the annual initiative seeing people shave their heads in order to raise funds for childhood cancer research. According to the event website, it raised more than $86,000; the highest raising participants were Savannah G, Sean Ramlal, and Samyiah S, while […]

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Photos: BHB Sets Up Tent For Covid-19 Testing

As part of their preparations for possible Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has set up a tent in order to test processes. “The tent was set up to test our processes for separation of patients presenting with possible Covid-19. It hasn’t had to be used for actual patients yet,” a BHB spokesperson explained. […]

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Video/Photos: Police & Fire Thank Hospital Staff

The Bermuda Police Service and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service formed a motorcade this evening [April 14] and traveled from Hamilton to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where they, along with a few members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, clapped and cheered to show their appreciation for the work that hospital staff are doing to […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Caribbean Grand Prix

The Caribbean Grand Prix Pro fitness show, with the IFFB Pro qualifier was held in the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium on Saturday [Dec 7] at CedarBridge Academy. There was a Fitness Expo held throughout the day, with prejudging starting in the morning and the main event competition getting underway at 5.00pm. Our first set of […]

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Photos & Videos: Fight Night Champion Weigh In

This evening [Jan 17], Bermuda’s Nikki Bascome and his opponent Ryan Oliver from England’s were officially weighed in ahead of their match at the Epic Entertainment Fight Night Champion boxing event, which is set to take place on Saturday [Jan 18] at the Fairmont Southampton. In addition to the main event, a host of other […]

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Photos, Videos & Results: Butterfield & Vallis 5K

[Updated with full results & photos] The Butterfield & Vallis road race was held today [Jan 26], with Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay racing to victory in the 5K, with the morning also including races for junior runners, free giveaways, prizes and more. The races kicked off at 8.30am with a 1k race for lower […]

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Photos, Video, Results: BRFU Weekend Matches

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s League season resumed with matches taking place at the National Sports Center. Women’s Division Renegades 17 Police 12 The Renegades Ladies defeated the Police Ladies 17 – 12, the Renegades got 2 tries from Sarah Maybury, while Jackie Oliver added the other, Laura Mulligan kicked a conversion. […]

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Photos & Video: Work Underway On NSC Track

Contractors have started prepping and applying the polyurethane levelling material to the surface of the 400-metre running track at the National Sports Centre. The original track was laid in 2001/2002 and has fallen into disrepair and with the NSC due to host the Carifta Games in April, a decision was made to have it resurfaced. […]

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Photos/Results: Premier & First Division Football

[Updated with photos] Footballers in both the First Division and Premier Division were in action this past weekend, with the PHC Zebras, X-Roads, Boulevard Blazers, St. David’s, Devonshire Colts, and St. George’s Colts all earning wins, while the North Village Rams and Robin Hood played to a draw and two other matches were cancelled. Premier […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

[Updated with video & photos] The Bermuda Field Hockey League season resumed at the National Sports Center with a double-header that produced 9 goals. Pink Robins 0 Griffins 0 In the opening match of the day, the Pink Robins and Griffins played to a scoreless draw. Sandpipers 1 Dragons 8 In the second match, the […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Futsal Mini-League

[Updated with video & photos] Futsal Mini-League action recently resumed in the CedarBridge Academy gymnasium, with the second week seeing a total of 31 goals scored. The Red team defeated the Navy team 2 – 0. The Red team got single strikes from Harlem Bean-Fox and Jamarion Dill. Jayshun Headlum and Xenai Savery scored a goal […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Star Dust Stables Event

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Equestrian Federation Star Dust Stables event took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Tyler James and Happy Feet won the 0.75m Pony Jumping Class, after clocking a Clear Round Jump Off time of 31.90, Courtney Sims and Mr. Rainman finished second with a Clear Round Jump Off […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda Karting Club

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Karting Club race season resumed at the Southside Motor Sports Park in the east end. Stephen Corrado won all three races in the Tag Senior Class, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the L206 Masters Class. The L206 Senior Class saw three different drivers take the checkered flag. […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Ball Hockey League

[Updated with photos] Only 8 goals were scored in the double-header at the PCC Hockey Rink in Bermuda Ball Hockey action. Quad City Mallards 1 Manitoba Moose 2 The opener on the night was a low scoring affair, with the Manitoba Moose edging the Quad City Mallards 2 – 1. The Manitoba Moose took the […]

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Photos, Video, Results: Round Grounds Race

[Updated with results] The KPMG Round the Grounds Race took place at the Botanical Gardens this afternoon [March 8] with young runners showcasing their athletic skills. The age groups started from 4-year-olds who ran the 400-meter course ranging up to teenagers who raced a longer course, with all racers receiving a participation medal following their race. […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda Karting Race

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Karting Club race season resumed at the Southside Motor Sports Park in the east end this weekend. Stephen Corrado won all three races in the Tag Senior Class, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the L206 Masters Class. The L206 Senior Class saw two drivers take the checkered […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

[Updated with photos] A Bermuda Field Hockey triple header took place at the National Sports Center. Ravens 1 Griffins 1 The Ravens and Griffins played to a 1 – 1 draw, the Griffins took the lead in the 9th minute when Jack Finlay scored a Field Goal, but Petal Toby would equalize from a Penalty […]

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Ed Appoints Kelley As Liability Division Head

Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, announced the appointment of Colin Kelley as Head of Ed’s new Liability Division in Bermuda. Effective immediately, Mr Kelley will lead the professional lines, casualty and healthcare teams. Mr Kelley brings more than 16 years of both underwriting and broking experience to the business. He joins from […]

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Marvin Pestcoe Joins Hamilton Insurance Board

Hamilton Insurance Group, the Bermuda-headquartered group of companies has appointed Marvin Pestcoe company’s Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Pestcoe is Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Langhorne Re, the joint-venture, third-party capital-backed life and annuity reinsurance firm launched by RenaissanceRe and Reinsurance Group of America. “Mr. Pestcoe’s 35-year career in insurance, reinsurance […]

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Fergus Fergusson Appointed Division Head

Hamilton Insurance Group, the Bermuda-headquartered group of companies underwriting specialty insurance and reinsurance on a global basis, announced that Fergus Fergusson has been appointed to the position of Division Head, Excess Casualty for Syndicate 4000, managed by Hamilton Managing Agency Limited, and for Hamilton Insurance DAC, the Company’s Dublin-based carrier. “We’re delighted to welcome Fergus […]

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Argus Group Appoints David Brown As Director

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Argus Group Holdings Limited [Argus Group] announced the appointment as a Director of Mr. David A Brown with effect from February 10, 2020. Related Stories Argus Announces Retirement Of Steinhoff Argus Appoints Simmons As Director Argus Group Reports Net Profit Of $8.2 Million Argus CFO Retires: […]

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Swimming: Winter Age Group Division Winners

Following three days of the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships, division winners included Arabella Newport Derbyshire, Jacob Wright, Imojen Judd, Thomas Cechini, Myeisha Sharrieff, Harlan Watson-Brown, Taylor White, and Brian Desmond. Arabella Newport Derbyshire was the 10 & Under Women’s Champion with 1,601 points, while the 10 & Under Men’s Champion was […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Fat Tire Massive Race 4

[Updated with photos] Over 90 mountain bike enthusiasts took part in the Fat Tire Massive Race 4 at Southlands, with Alexander Miller claiming first place in the Open 60 class. Rounding out the top five was visiting Canadian Jeff Currie, who took second place, Alan Potts in third, Cameron Morris in fourth, and Moses Johnson […]

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Photos & Video: Car Fire Extinguished In Paget

At approximately 4.15pm this afternoon [Aug 11], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire located near the junction of Pomander Road and Harbour Road in Paget. At least one fire service appliance attended the scene where fire fighters wearing breathing apparatus went about extinguishing the blaze within minutes. […]

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Video/Photos: Crashed Car Removed From Water

[Updated with video] A man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after crashing a car through a wall on Harbour Road in Paget, ending up overboard in the harbour. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:48am on Saturday 24-October, Police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Harbour Road in Paget near […]

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Photos & Video: Structural Fire In Sandys Parish

A structural fire in Sandys yesterday [Jan 6] saw a three-unit response from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS], with all residents reported to be out of the building at the time of the blaze. BFRS Divisional Officer Dana Lovell said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a 911 call reporting a structural […]

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Photos & Video: BFRS At Ferry Reach Brush Fire

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a brush fire at approximately 4.30am this morning [Apr 8] in the Ferry Reach area of St George’s. At least two Fire Service appliances attended the scene with approximately six personnel. Fire fighters in breathing apparatus could be seen extinguishing the blaze near the […]

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Photos & Video: Fire On Front Street In Hamilton

At approximately 4.32am this morning [July 21], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire on Front Street in Hamilton, with some 16 vehicles and over 30 personnel attending the scene. The BFRS later confirmed that while there were “no reported injuries at this time to civilians or firefighters” the buildings involved — […]

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Photos: Fire Service Extinguish Boat Blaze

[Updated] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the Dockyard area tonight [July 13] where a boat and an area of brush was on fire. Police and fire personnel were on scene at Albert Row with onlookers watching fire fighters extinguish the blaze which sent smoke billowing into the sky. Details are limited at […]

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Photos, Video: Cement Truck Overturns In Paget

[Updating] A collision occurred in Paget this morning [Nov 21] resulting in a cement truck overturning. Emergency services on the scene to assist, and further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 9.48am: A police spokesperson said, “Traffic diversions in effect until further notice on South Road in Paget […]

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