AM Best affirmed Golden Tree Reinsurance Limited’s B++ [Good] Financial Strength Rating and “bbb” [Good] Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating, both with a stable outlook. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” [Good] of Golden Tree Reinsurance […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian physique athlete Susan Simons has set her sights on a top-two finish at the NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda Regional at the Ruth Seaton James Centre in Devonshire on Saturday [September 9]. Simons, who will compete in the wellness masters and wellness open divisions, returned to training in January in […]

The Royal Naval Dockyard’s ‘Fall Festival’ event was held yesterday [Oct 19] on the North Lawn, with families attending the event and enjoying activities including fun castles, face painting, entertainment, and more. Related Stories Photos & Video: Sandys Club Paddle For PALS Photos: Tree Tops II Preschool Halloween Parade Photos/Video: Tree Tops II Halloween Parade […]

BioQuest, powered by CariGenetics, officially launched on the 25th of November, marking a “significant step forward in Bermuda’s biodiversity conservation efforts.” A spokesperson said, “BioQuest is a new, innovative philanthropic NGO focused on biodiversity conservation using genomics, starting with Bermuda’s signature species, with an aim to create local genetic research capacity. “The launch event, attended […]

Roche Bermuda announced a $100,000 donation to BioQuest to support local genomics research and the conservation of Bermuda’s coral reefs. A spokesperson said, “Roche Bermuda, today proudly announces its $100,000 donation to BioQuest. This crucial funding will significantly enhance BioQuest’s infrastructure, and support its essential initiatives, including protecting Bermuda’s coral reefs, which are critical natural […]

“Between 2021 and the present, five people have been convicted and monies seized following investigations into suspected money laundering offences,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Investigations by the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Financial Crime Unit into acts of money laundering have led to a number of convictions and resulted in the seizure of […]

A 58-year-old Mexican national was arrested at the airport “after he was found in possession of a large quantity of cash” and the police also executed search warrants at residences in Devonshire and Paget and “more than $17,000 in cash was seized and two persons arrested.” A police spokesperson said, “On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, […]

[Updated with photos] The 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival is taking place this evening [Oct 26] at the Botanical Gardens, and you can tune in and watch live below. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The annual Bermuda Gombey Festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates the island’s rich Gombey heritage, showcasing the talents of local Gombey […]

The 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival took place this weekend at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s iconic Gombey culture. The annual event featured performances by various Gombey troupes from across Bermuda with attendees experiencing the vibrant music, dance, and regalia that characterizes this traditional Bermudian art form. A government spokesperson previously emphasized the festival’s role […]

“The energy was phenomenal,” said Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell following this weekend’s Bermuda Gombey Festival. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Gombey Festival was a resounding success as hundreds gathered at the beautiful Botanical Gardens on Saturday, October 26th, to celebrate the island’s unique and storied Gombey tradition. The event brought together families, […]

The Fidelis Partnership and 15 West Hamilton businesses hosted a festive Halloween celebration for the community. A spokesperson said, “For the first time since 2019, The Fidelis Partnership [TFP] and several businesses in the West Hamilton area joined forces to host a festive Halloween celebration outside their respective locations. This event brings together not only […]

Bernews’ latest virtual art photo gallery features the 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival, which was recently held at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s iconic Gombey culture. The annual event featured performances by various Gombey troupes from across Bermuda with attendees experiencing the vibrant music, dance, and regalia that characterizes this traditional Bermudian art form. Related […]

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 […]

Kamali Tucker, Tyler James, Kimoy Cruickshank, and Rai Burch competed in the Grand Caraibe Suriname 2023 – International Horse Jumping Competition. The competition was held at the Ponderosa Equestrian Center in Suriname, and Bermuda, Jamaica, French Guyana, Martinique, and Suriname all participated. The course was designed by Bfyan Lo, with Gail Issa the Judge of […]

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation announced that “its dynamic Welcome Home Show Committee will be hosting an exciting December horse show at the National Equestrian Center on 9th and 10th December.” A spokesperson said, “You may recall that, under the leadership of McKeisha Smith, the Welcome Home Show [WHS] Committee also successfully organized the equestrian ring […]

The Overall Regional and Mini Caribbean Equestrian Association’s Dressage Challenge results have been tallied and recently announced, with Bermuda making an excellent showing to claim multiple wins. A spokesperson said, “Once again, the annual Regional & Mini Challenges came to very successful conclusions for Bermuda competitors who can now boast of securing overall winnings as […]

Show Organizers have advised that due to the weather FEI JWC Competition No. 1 — which was scheduled to take place on tomorrow [Saturday] — has been rescheduled to Sunday, 4th February. The horse inspection will take place at 8.30 a.m. with jumping to commence a 9.30 a.m.” Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France […]

The BHPA Winter Jumper Festival was held at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Class 1 – 0.65 m 1st Moxie & Paige Lindo 2nd Mr. Wizard & Charlette Pantry 3rd Wild Things Island Adventure & Logan Flood 4th Kool Blu & Tonae Tavares 5th Puff the Magic Dragon & Bella Rodrigues Class 2 […]

The 2024 Agricultural Exhibition got underway at the Botanical Gardens, with several equestrian competitions taking place on the opening day. Abby Bardgett riding Up, Up & Away, and Courtney Bromby riding Worth The Wait won the riding horse & or pony pairs class, and Sierra Wollfe riding Farsi Forza won the EQAOS adult equitation class. Parade […]

Equestrian events continued as the 2024 Agricultural Exhibition moved into the second day at the Botanical Gardens. Melody Greenslade riding Random Renegade won the Pleasure Driving Horse Single Class, the driving horse in Hand Class was won by Glen Smith and J.S. Magic. Bella Rodrigues riding Puff The Magic Dragon won the Riding Pony in […]

Four Bermudian equestrians headed to Guadeloupe to compete in the 2024 Grand Caraibe Jumping Championship, with Raishun Burch, Kimoy Cruickshank, Sierra Wolfe, and Emma Kempe representing Bermuda. Wolfe, riding Enjie, won the elite class with a score of 7, and Burch and D’Amour Z finished 9 with 18 points. Cruickshank finished 3rd in the grand prix […]

At the 2024 Grand Caraibes Jumping Championship in Guadeloupe, Bermudian equestrians Sierra Wolffe, Kimoy Cruickshank, and Emma Kempe competed, with Wolffe winning the Elite category, Cruickshank tying for third in the Grand Prix division, and Kempe placing 12th overall in the Espoir category. A spokesperson said, “Accompanied by Heidi Shelley Mello and Raishun Burch, Bermuda […]

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation held its Annual General Meeting on June 25, 2024, and announced the new Board of Directors and Committee Leaders for 2024/2025, including Carla Stempel as President, Nick DeCosta as Vice President, and Jazmin DaPonte as Treasurer. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In Belgium Equestrian: […]

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted a schooling show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Logan Flood won the open schooling class riding Red Sky at Night, Eliza Steinoff was second riding Cruze is Karma, and Flood riding Wild Things Island Adventure finished third. The low equitation O/F 2’3” class was won by Victoria […]

The solar project at ‘the finger’ at the airport, has won the Best Utility-Scale Project in the Caribbean award at the 2022 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum Industry Awards, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban announced. Minister Roban said, “Many will be aware that I am currently overseas participating in environmental conferences. I am […]

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 […]

[Updated with photos] A political rivalry took to the ring today [Apr 18] as a Progressive Labour Party MP and One Bermuda Alliance Minister donned sumo wrestling suits and competed for a good cause. The Minister of Community, Culture & Sports Wayne Scott matched up against Opposition MP Lawrence Scott at the PHC Community Fun […]

[Updated] Friday’s sitting of the House of Assembly saw a number of unusual “what if” questions posed, including queries pertaining to being kicked out of a church for stealing while committing adultery, being beaten up after sleeping with a neighbour’s wife and buying marijuana. This exchange followed a motion brought by Independent MP Terry Lister […]

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 […]

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 […]

A one-man protest took place outside of North Rock Restaurant on South Road this afternoon [March 2] with the protest, which resulted in the police being called, centered around some form of issue alleged to involve pay stubs. The protester, who identified himself as Carlos Swan, told Bernews, “My boss wants to call the police […]

Camiko Smith has once again qualified for the PGA Butterfield Bermuda Championship, after winning the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier at the Port Royal Golf Course. Eric West and Nicholas Jones also qualified for the prestigious event. Smith took a four stroke lead into the second round and shot a 2-over par 73 to finish […]

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell extended his congratulations to Camiko Smith, Nick Jones and Eric West, the three Bermudians who recently qualified for the upcoming Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The Minister — who attended the qualifying event at the Port Royal Golf Course — said he was ecstatic that three talented Bermudians […]

The Caribbean Golf Association four-ball championships concluded at the Plantation Golf Course in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago. In the mid-amateur men’s division, Bermuda pair Eric West and Jonathan James were crowned the champions after a final round 5-under par 65. Bermuda finished at 9-under par overall, they finished 13 strokes ahead of second placed Bahamas. […]

B.L.A.C. and Desta Zion have released a new Christmas single and music video entitled “Open Your Heart.” The video description says, “Merry Christmas from the 9! Happy holiday wishes to everyone from B.L.A.C. & Desta Zion! Shout out to Korie Minors for shooting this wholesome video that depicts love, family, togetherness and memories!” Related Stories […]

Reis Van Putten, known by his stage name Ponaflex, has released the music video for his latest single, Best Time. Drawing inspiration from his island roots and the universal desire to revel in the joy of pursuing passions, Best Time celebrates life, friendship and encapsulates the essence of having fun and showcases Bermuda’s beauty. “This […]

Micah E. Smith and Jordan McConnie won the CG Slow Race at the Motor Fest 441 event, with the race serving to test riders’ control, precision skill and balance. A spokesperson said, “CG Insurance proudly sponsored the CG Slow Race at the highly anticipated Bermuda Motor Fest 441 held on Sunday, July 2nd. This unique […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Female motorcycle racer Mikayla Moore will be the star attraction on the final race day of the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association’s [BMRA] season at Southside Motorsports Park on Sunday [October 29]. The American rider is the champion of the Royal Enfield 2023 Build. Train. Race. Series – an initiative focusing on […]

Saltus Grammar School announced the winners of third annual Bermuda Youth Film Festival that was held at BUEI in the Tradewinds Theatre on June 20th. A spokesperson said, “The festival was founded by Therese Bean, Head of Creative Arts at Saltus Grammar School, in 2022 to encourage young people between the ages of 11 and 18 from […]

[Written by Dale Butler] Rosalie Gardens at 35 Angle Street, opposite Hubies, under the banner of Atlantic Publishing House, is pleased to release its first major activity for the summer season. The Rosalie Gardens Heartbeat Film Festival will take place at 8.00pm each night with the following: a short history of the area a tour […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute announced the return of the Manhattan Short Film Festival, featuring Oscar-nominated shorts on September 26 and October 2. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce the return of the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, screening this year’s Oscar-Nominated Short Films in our Tradewinds Auditorium […]

The film Thoughts Become Things by Stephan Johnstone and Marq Rodriguez, featuring Bermudian Gombey culture, has been selected for showing at four international film festivals, winning awards along the way. A spokesperson said, “Thoughts Become Things, a captivating short poetry film that delves into the African and Native American ancestral dreams of a young Gombey, […]

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place on Saturday [August 31] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with the ‘best on the beach’ prize being awarded to Pete Faverio. Best on the Beach Prize A spokesperson said, “Pete Faverio returns from Delaware to stun and amaze spectators with his castles. This is his third year joining us. Adult category #1 Team […]

“As the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, we recognise how vital these cultural events are—not just as celebrations of artistic talent, but as pillars of our identity,” stated Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport at the National Museum of Bermuda‘s opening of its latest exhibit, Stone: From Bermuda to Charleston, an extraordinary […]

[Updated] The police have arrested two suspects following an armed robbery at the Rubis service station on St. John’s Road in Pembroke today. A police spokesperson said, “At around 12.45pm today, Thursday 28th May, police received a report of an armed robbery at the Rubis service station at 61 St. John’s Road, Pembroke. “Reports are […]

The police have arrested two suspects — a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male — after an 18-year-old male was “robbed of his motorcycle at knifepoint.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023, an 18-year-old male attended Hamilton Police Station and reported that he was robbed of his motorcycle at […]

Police responded to a report of a robbery at Food Hub on Angle Street, stating that “one of the suspects entered the premises and apparently brandished a firearm to the female staff member.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:40pm Monday, 4th December 2023, police responded to a report of a robbery which occurred at the Food Hub […]

Trinidadian soca superstar Destra Garcia, known for her electrifying performances and boundary-pushing music, spoke to us exclusively about her love for soca, her diverse heritage, and her return to Bermuda for “Soca in the City”, happening on Saturday, June 15. A Special Connection With Bermuda Destra’s connection with Bermuda is not just about the performances […]

Ubersoca Cruise [USC] was awarded “Best Cruise Event of the Year” at the Caribbean Music Awards held recently at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn. A spokesperson said, “Ubersoca Cruise [USC], the world’s premier Caribbean music festival at sea, was awarded ‘Best Cruise Event of the Year’ at the Caribbean Music Awards held recently at the […]

Bermuda Craft Brewing announced BEERMUDA, a festival of live music, beer tasting, food and fun at the National Stadium North Field on September 27 and 28. A spokesperson said, “Local brewery, Bermuda Craft Brewing, is excited to announce BEERMUDA, a festival of live music, beer tasting, food and fun at the National Stadium North Field […]