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Track Athletes Continue To Shine Overseas

Bermuda’s Nathan Armstrong claimed a sectional championship title winning the men’s 1600m in a time of 4:29.02, while Tiara DeRosa won the women’s shot put with a top toss of 14.61m at the SWAC Championships. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “Nathan Armstrong competed in the Group 1 NJ State Sectionals at Bennett […]

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Weather Causes Delay To NSC Track Repair

Bad weather has delayed the timeline for the National Sports Center track getting resurfaced ahead of the Carifta Games, with a new projected finishing date of mid-March. Craig Tyrell, senior operations manager for the NSC, told Bernews that he expects the track resurfacing should be completed by mid-March. Bermuda is hosting the Carifta Games from […]

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Photo Set #2: 32nd Annual Night Of Champions

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation [BBBFF] hosted their 32nd Annual Night of Champions on Saturday [Aug 10] at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall in Hamilton. Visiting IFBB Pro League Judge Rudy Jambrosic was Head Judge, and he was joined by Sabrina Burgess, Paul DeCouto, Carl Neblett, Sandra Simons, Monica Teixeira and Carrie […]

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Bermuda Field Hockey Season Underway

The Bermuda Hockey Federation Season got underway at the National Sports Center with the Longtails and Canaries battling it out. A single Field Goal strike in the 27th minute off the stick of Tana Van De Berg earned the Longtails a 1 – 0 win. Related Stories Field Hockey: Pink Robins Defeat Longtails Field Hockey: […]

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Hannover Re Walk/Run Set For November 24

Hannover Re [Bermuda] Ltd. and Friends of Hospice are once again partnering to host the Friends of Hospice/Hannover Re Walk/Run featuring a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon run, as well as a 5K and 10K walk, on November 24 at 7.30am at the Tucker Property on South Shore Road. A spokesperson said, “Hannover Re [Bermuda] Ltd. […]

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BNAA Cross Country Series Championships

At the conclusion of the Bermuda National Athletics Cross Country National Championships, the series winners were announced. Claiming the Under 10 Girls title was Kelise Wade, Jaeda Grant was declared the Under 12 Girls winner. The Under 14 Girls winner was Carina Bortoli, while claiming the Under 17 Girls title was Jezhari Talbot. Jessie Marshall […]

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Jay Donawa 5K Fun Road Race Set For Dec 15

The Jay Donawa 5K Fun Road Race will be held on Sunday [Dec 15], with walkers to start at 8.00am and runners to start at 8.30am. A spokesperson said, “It’s that time of the year, with the third annual Jay Donawa 5K Fun Road Race to take place on Sunday, December 15. Walkers will start […]

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Senior School Cross Country Championships

Saltus Grammar School won two of the four divisions at the Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Cross Country Championships at the Arboretum. Warwick Academy’s Shayla Cann led from start to finish to win the under 16 girls division with a time of 13.51. Berkeley’s Jezhari Talbot finished four seconds later ahead of Liana Medeiros […]

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ZOOMA Women’s Race Series To Take Place

The ZOOMA Women’s Race Series will be held in Bermuda for the first time on February 15-16. Race options include a 2-Mile run on Saturday [Feb 15], which will start at Gibb’s Lighthouse as well as a 10K or Half Marathon race on Sunday [Feb 16], which will start at Front Street, Hamilton. According to […]

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Zooma Bermuda Lighthouse Run Results

The Zooma Women’s Race Series Bermuda Challenge got underway in wet conditions this weekend. The Bermuda Lighthouse Run began at Gibbs Lighthouse and the 1.5 mile course saw runners conclude at the Horseshoe Bay Beach. Annie Graupner clocked a winning time of 9:05, with Catherine Mello second in 9:41, and Sarah Thompson crossed the line third […]

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Sean Trott To Compete In Poland In March

Sean Trott is getting set to represent Bermuda in the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships in Gdynia, Poland on March 29. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “Sean Trott will be competing and representing Bermuda in the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships. “We sent out invites to a few athletes who were unavailable […]

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Covid-19: Second Day Of Drive Through Testing

[Updated] Bermuda’s drive through testing is in its second day, Premier David Burt said, adding that they tested 74 people yesterday, and the goal is test 120 at the location today. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Just received a photo of Bermuda’s drive through testing which has started up for the 2nd day. This […]

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‘Opening Up Booking To All Essential Workers’

The Bermuda Government’s free Covid-19 testing continues, and essential workers are welcome to book their test online. Last night, Premier Burt tweeted saying, “Essential Workers. The Government of Bermuda’s free Covid-19 testing continues tomorrow. Today we got more 84 more people, but we were under capacity. So we are opening up booking to all essential […]

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Video: Juggling J Thanks Essential Workers

Bermuda DJ Juggling Jason has shared his appreciation for the island’s essential workers in the form of a video tribute, taking note of everyone in Bermuda working to help the community as we contend with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. After paying tribute to the island’s many essential workers, Juggling J begins to close the video […]

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Covid-19: Over 3 Million Cases Worldwide

With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has — as of this morning [April 27] — now surpassed three million, with the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we […]

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Video: 110 Total Cases, 44 Recovered, 6 Deaths

The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 27] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update: 7.43pm: Minister of Health Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Today […]

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Essential Workers Covid-19 Testing Schedule

The Ministry of National Security is advising the public of the new schedule for essential workers requiring Covid-19 testing. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security is advising the public of the new swabbing schedule for essential workers requiring COVID-19 testing. “Effective now through Friday, May 1, essential workers can schedule their appointment […]

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Video: Govt Announce ‘Phased Reopening’

[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 29] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update: Premier David Burt tweeted, “We have received 636 more Covid-19 test results. […]

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Relay For Life Continues To Raise Funds

While the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of the annual Relay For Life event, Bermuda Relay is still working to raise funds for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre. A spokesperson said, “The COVID-19 crisis may have changed the way the island will Relay For Life this year, but it has not stopped […]

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Government Confirm Seventh Covid-19 Death

The Government has confirmed that Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19-related death today, taking the total number of Covid-19 related deaths to seven. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is saddened to confirm that, regrettably, Bermuda has experienced another COVID-19-related death today. This now takes the total number of COVID-19 deaths to seven. The Minister […]

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Online Covid-19 Tool ‘HealthIQ’ Released

The Health Council announced the release of HealthIQ, which they said is a “simple online tool that will help us as a community in our efforts to progress from phase one through phase four of Covid-19 restrictions.” A spokesperson said, “Each member of the public is encouraged to go to HealthIQ.bm and enter information about […]

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Staff Member At Home For Self-Quarantine

Noting that “over the weekend, a single member of staff engaged in personal activities that did not adhere to Covid-19 physical distancing recommendations,” the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre said that they can assure the community that the Centre has not been compromised as “this staff member remains at home for a period of self-quarantine.” A […]

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Nicholas Lopes Competes In Classic Horse Show

Nicholas Lopes recently competed in the Old Salem Farm Classic Horse Show. Lopes competed in seven classes. During the Back on Track Medal/FW-PHA Medal Class, Lopes and Casino 71 finished fourth. The same pair finished second in the National Children’s Medal Class before finishing fifth in the Children’s Equitation Flat Class. During the 2 Feet […]

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Equestrian: Madeiros Wins Hunt Seat Class

Lizzy Madeiros and her Berry College Equestrian teammates recently hosted their Fall Classic over two days, which included their first home shows of the season with one Hunt Seat Show on the first day and two Western Shows on the second day. On the first day, Madeiros and her Hunt Seat teammates won, coming out […]

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US “Cinderella Horse” Who Charmed Bermuda

It’s been 60 years since the “Cinderella Horse” rode his way into America’s heart as well as Bermuda’s. Snowman’s unlikely tale has been called “the greatest ‘nags-to-riches’ story since Black Beauty”, and with good reason. A one-time Pennsylvania plow horse, Snowman was purchased for $80 in 1956 while en route to the slaughterhouse. His new […]

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Terceira Wins Two Phases Class In Belgium

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the CSI** Lier International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. During the CSIYH1* – 6-year-old Horse Table A Against the Clock Class, Terceira and First Lady finished 59th clocking a time of 62.46, but they also had 8 Penalty Fault Points. Terceira and Iluna Di Cantero […]

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Photos: New Boat Slip Service Launching Soon

Shakedown Bottoms Up Boat Works is the new revived traditional boat slip operation that is opening at Great Bay in St. David’s and is being run by well known charter fisherman David Barnes. Mr. Barnes explains the Barnes family has been working towards completion over the last two years, working on the project while operating […]

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Offered

Sompo International Holdings has partnered with Traliant to offer discounted sexual harassment prevention training to Sompo International’s qualified commercial management liability clients. The company said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, has partnered with Traliant, a provider of award-winning compliance training, to offer discounted sexual harassment […]

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Argo Group To Sell Trident Public Risk Solutions

Argo Group International Holdings today announced an agreement to sell its Trident Public Risk Solutions brand and underwriting platform to Paragon Insurance Holdings. “The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, and Argo expects to report a pre-tax gain of approximately $37 million related to the transaction,” the company said. “Argo will retain Trident’s […]

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Fidelis Raises $300 Million Of Equity Capital

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited said it “has raised approximately $300 million of equity capital from a combination of its existing shareholders and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority [ADIA], in order to support Fidelis’ further growth.” “Fidelis is a leading insurance and reinsurance business, operating a Four Pillar strategy across Bespoke, […]

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AM Best Upgrades Somerset Re Credit Ratings

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- [Excellent] from B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” from “bbb+” of Bermuda-based Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. The outlook of these Credit Ratings has been revised to stable from positive. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Somerset Re’s balance […]

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BILTIR, BDA To Showcase Bermuda In Las Vegas

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] and the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] are hosting a lounge at one of the world’s leading life re/insurance conferences to showcase the island’s expertise in the sector. BILTIR – which represents 61 long-term insurance, reinsurance and servicing companies who provide life and annuity products – and […]

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Colonial Group To Close Office To Walk-Ins

Colonial Group International will close its offices on Monday [March 23] for walk-in business but will continue to service clients without any disruptions. CGI CEO Naz Farrow said: “It is clear that in Bermuda as well as the rest of the world we are facing an unprecedented challenge. At Colonial we are concerned and focused […]

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New Insurer For Crypto, Cannabis Businesses

Premier David Burt announced that Relm, an insurer that specializes in emerging business categories, has been granted a license by the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA]. A Government spokesperson said, “The new business, which is led by CEO Joe Ziolkowski and Operations Vice President Keyla Roman, is owned by Deltec International Group, a Bahamas-headquartered independent financial […]

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Photos & Results: BFFL Playoff Semi-Finals

[Updated with photos] Bermuda Flag Football League playoff action recently took place at the TN Tatem Middle School field. Following semi-final play, the Punshers and Black Shark$ advanced to play in Bermuda Bowl VIII. Punisher 7 – Renegades 0 In a game of missed chances, the Punishers scored the lone touchdown of the game to […]

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Demco To Give Out Roses During Pride Parade

Local florists Demco will be handing out free rainbow roses to participants during tomorrow’s Pride Parade from their Church Street location in Hamilton, saying it is their way of showing support. The Parade is scheduled to get underway at 11.00am on Saturday from Victoria Park, and Demco staff will be handing out approximately 300 rainbow […]

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Garden Club Of Bermuda To Host Fundraiser

The Garden Club of Bermuda will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday, November 23, from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for students aged 10-18, and free for children below 10. A spokesperson said, “The Garden Club of Bermuda Open House & Gardens at Palm Grove will be held on Saturday, […]

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Photos: Garden Club Of Bermuda Fundraiser

The Garden Club of Bermuda hosted an Open House & Gardens fundraising event at Palm Grove in Devonshire today [Nov 23]. Proceeds from the event goes towards The Garden Club’s Skills Development Program, which is administered with the Parks Department, allowing young Bermudians to gain hands-on training in the field of horticulture. There was an […]

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BTA Release Bermuda Food Harvest Almanac

With the help of local farmers, fishermen and beekeepers, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has created a Bermuda Food Harvest Almanac to debut this weekend at the Botanical Gardens Farmers’ Market. The pocket-sized guide is “designed to connect restaurateurs, grocers and consumers with locally grown foods at their freshest.” “As we roll out a food […]

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Lionfish Bites Fundraiser On January 25th

The Bermuda Zoological Society, Bermuda Lionfish Taskforce, and Bermuda Tourism Authority will be hosting a fundraiser entitled “Lionfish Bites” on Saturday, January 25, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. An online promo said, “An evening of lionfish canapes and other tasty treats expertly prepared by celebrity Chef Eric Adjepong and […]

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Review: Restaurant Weeks At Island Brasserie

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] My second stop for Restaurant Weeks was the fabulous Island Brasserie at Rosewood Bermuda. It’s one of my favourite spots because the food by Chef Gerry Adams is always incredible. Island Brasserie launched a new steakhouse-style menu last year and Chef Gerry explained he decided to select items from the […]

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Survey Results Praise Restaurant Weeks

[Updated with video] An effort to raise the profile of Bermuda Restaurant Weeks by introducing food experiences beyond the walls of a restaurant has won favour with restaurateurs, according to an industry survey. A spokesperson said, “Two events – a fragrance and food pairing picnic and a church-inspired culture dinner – took place during Restaurant […]

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Podcast Series To Promote Restaurant Weeks

A two-part, travel-themed podcast series recorded in Bermuda during Restaurant Weeks 2020 officially released its first installment today online. The content, produced by Travel with Meaning, is intended to promote next year’s Restaurant Weeks, the campaign’s 10th anniversary. Malcolm Gosling, President and CEO of Gosling’s International, is the interviewed subject for the debut episode. Bravo […]

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Wild Edible Herbal Classes Offered Via Zoom

Wild Herbs N Plants of Bermuda is getting set to hold ‘Wild Edible Herbal Classes’ via Zoom from Sunday, April 26 through Tuesday, April 28. A spokesperson said, “We have been doing our wild edible herbal tours for going on three years now, and many people have asked if we are going to be doing […]

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BMRC Motorcycle Circuit Racing Series Results

Yesterday’s Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club race day was dedicated to Navell Ricky “Beetle” Darrell, a well loved and devoted senior racer of the club who passed away in a motorcycle accident recently. “The race day commenced with a memorial ride for Beetle where all racers from across the club’s four classes joined together and took […]

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Motorcycle Racing Current Season Standings

Following the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club’s latest round of racing over the weekend, the current standings are below. Kymaree Pitt leads the Minibike Junior Division with 337 points, Jediah Cumbermack is in second with 315 points and Aeziah Divine is in third with 231 points. Kenny DeSilva is the current leader in the Scooter 70 […]

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BMRC Racing Season Opener Set For May 26th

Sunday circuit racing is back with the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] kicking off their summer series on Sunday, May 26th at the RUBiS Southside Raceway, St. David’s. Gates are set to open at 11.30am, with the first class hitting the grid for a 1.00pm start. The BMRC’s race schedule is as follows: May 26th: […]

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Court: Cruise Passenger Denies Sexual Assault

[Written by Don Burgess] In Magistrates Court today, a cruise ship passenger from New Jersey pled not guilty to a charge of sexual assault. The 27-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was alleged to have committed the crime against a fellow cruise ship passenger on August 10. His trial is scheduled to begin […]

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Court: Cruise Passenger Seeks Speedy Trial

[Written by Don Burgess] A cruise ship passenger who pled not guilty to sexual assault was back in court  hoping to get his trial pushed up to next week. The 27-year-old New Jersey man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, must remain in Bermuda until his case is heard. He is alleged […]

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Tuesday: ‘Open Mic’ On Sex Offenders Registry

An open mic event will be hosted this Tuesday evening [Sept 18] in order to “give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns concerning a registry for sex offenders.” The event announcement said, “To give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns concerning a registry for sex offenders, an […]

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