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Music Video: DemBiez Release “Amnesia”

Local artist Coshaun Evans, also known as Cush Evans, has recorded a new music video for his song “Amnesia,” recently released by Dembiez. The group explained, “The song and visuals describe an emotional point in time in the artist’s life that he was willing to share with the world with whoever can relate to how […]

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Singer Valerie Sherwood Releases New Videos

Local singer and songwriter Valerie Sherwood has released two videos to correspond with her “Be Fabulous” album, including visuals for tracks ‘The Railway Song’ and ‘The Aquarium Song.’ To date, Ms. Sherwood’s works include two musical albums, along with three visual products and a selection of poetry, most of it “whimsical for kids, but also […]

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Video: Taylor Rankin Releases ‘Bermuda Blue’

Musician Taylor Rankin has released a song called ‘Bermuda Blue,’ along with an accompanying video, with the track dedicated to the island’s waters. Mr. Rankin said, “This is dedicated to our incredible “Bermuda Blue,” to the protection and celebration of all it provides. A big thanks to John Singleton and all those involved in making this […]

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Music Video: Violinist Showcases Bermuda

Bermuda has been showcased by violinist Sally Potterton as she uses the island as a backdrop to her talents in playing ‘Clean Bandit’ at Admiralty Park. In posting the video, Ms. Potterton said, “As a musician I get to travel and work in some amazing parts of the world. One of the most incredible places […]

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Video: Ill-Logical Linguistics Release ‘I Know’

ill-Logical Linguistics is a Bermudian hip-hop duo that consists of the rapper Josh “Fatz” Simons and producer Craig Simons. The Simons cousins have enjoyed considerable success in the past, with their song ‘Go Slow’ winning the 2012 Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop. Their other hits include ‘A Place with A Vibe’ and […]

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Video: Summertime Again Remix By HEЯITAGE

Musical group HEЯITAGE, recently released their latest track, “Summertime Again Remix ft. Roy-G X Minonic”, a hot and danceable summer anthem. A spokesperson said, “Soul/pop band, HEЯITAGE released the music video for their, “Summertime Again Remix.” Capturing the beauty of a summer by the ocean. Lead singer HannaH is featured wearing her Bermuda colors as […]

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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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Parish Pride Project In Devonshire On Jan 25

[Written by Chris Famous] This week  — Saturday, January 25th — the Parish Pride Project will be carrying out landscaping along Robert’s Avenue in Devonshire between 9am and 1pm. We will be cutting back excess vegetation and picking up discarded bottles and debris. For motorists who may be in the vicinity, please exercise caution along […]

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Faith & Community Leaders Plant Loquat Tree

Leaders from the Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities joined with other community members in planting a loquat tree at the corner of Court and Dundonald Streets, serving as an observance of the beginning of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, as well as part of Vision 2020’s campaign to plant 2,020 trees this year. A spokesperson said, […]

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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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Warwick Academy Students Hold Demonstration

Friday, February 28 marked the 20th consecutive Friday morning that a small group of Warwick Academy students demonstrated on Middle Road to raise awareness about climate change, with the students holding the demonstration before school started. A spokesperson said, “Friday, February 28 marked the 20th consecutive Friday morning that a small group of concerned Warwick Academy students […]

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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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Secret Episode Of Ocean Vet Revealed

The producers of Ocean Vet, which stars Dr. Neil Burnie and Choy Aming, have revealed the upcoming broadcast of a secret episode of the series. Andy Smith, the series producer, said, “Now is the perfect time to release this special episode as it will hopefully bring everyone a little joy during these dark and difficult […]

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Oleander Project Ushers In New Era Of Research

Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the container ship Oleander continues to work as a “ship of opportunity that acquires important ocean measurements during its weekly voyages between Bermuda and the United States.” A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda shuttered international travel and local business in response to the COVID-19 pandemic this spring, three container ships continued […]

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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: Minister Dickinson Delivers Budget

Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson delivered the 2020 Budget in the House of Assembly on Friday morning, which sets out the Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. A live blog on the Budget can be found here, and all our coverage of the 2020 Budget here. Related Stories PLP Respond To OBA Budget Reply […]

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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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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: Drive Through Testing At Southside

On Friday [April 24], the Government launched the drive-through testing facility at Southside, which offers free testing to essential workers, including hospital staff, health care workers, police officers, fire service officers, soldiers, prison officers, grocery staff, pharmacy staff, gas stations, utility workers, security officers, stevedores, and other essential workers. Those who wish to get tested can […]

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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: Mariners Defeat The Rest On Spirit Day

Mariners Spirit Day started under sunny blustery skies with a good crowd present at the Warwick Academy School Field. The Mariners took on The Rest, with the Mariners picking up the 21 – 14 win. Dustin Archibald powered over from 2 meters out, and when Jamie Hodgkins converted it gave the Mariners a 7 – […]

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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/Results: Marsden Memorial Match Day

[Updated with photos] The Marsden Memorial Match Day took place at the National Sports Center, with a total of 118 points put on the board in four matches. Women: The Renegades Ladies defeated the Teachers Ladies 41 – 0. The Renegades Ladies got three tries from Amy Harvey, while Elaine McHugh scored twice. Sarah Maybury […]

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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, 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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Fidelis Announces Appointment Of John Symms

Fidelis announced the appointment of John Symms as Head of Outwards Reinsurance. Working closely with Phil Vandoninck in his role as CEO of Socium, Fidelis’s partnerships Pillar, Symms will coordinate all aspects of engagement with reinsurers across all segments of the business, the company said. Richard Brindle, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Fidelis […]

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Jasmine DeSilva & Anastasia Slater Join BDA

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they have “bolstered its team with the appointment of two experienced and talented Bermudians to further enhance its work to attract inward direct investment to the island.” “Jasmine DeSilva joined last week as Business Development Manager and is responsible for driving initiatives in the insurance industry, working closely […]

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