With only two matches completed in the ICC Americas Select Tour, we take a look at the batting and bowling numbers over the two matches that saw the ICC Americas select team defeat the Bermuda select team twice. Sanjay Krishnamurthi from the Americas Select Team scored the most runs for the two games with 99, […]

Four Bermuda Cricket Board Umpires are officiating in Brazil. Oscar Andrade, Alex Knights, Wendy Woodley, and Linnell Williams are umpiring in the South American T20 Championships. Related Stories Kamau Leverock Plays For Gujarat Greats Leverock’s Gujarat Defeated By Manipal Tigers Results: Premier & First Division Cricket Interns Launch Survey On Popularity Of Cricket Results: Premier […]

Derrick Brangman, the St David’s captain, won five awards at the Bermuda Cricket Board’s annual prize presentation at Gosling’s Wine Cellar at the weekend. The slow left-arm bowler claimed the MVP and most wickets [33] in the 50 Overs Premier Division. He was also named MVP in the Athene T20 First Division, picking up awards […]

The Centre Against Abuse [CAA] and OUTBermuda are working together to enhance services in an effort to help all victims of sexual violence regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. A joint statement from the two organisations said, “This week, Centre Against Abuse [CAA] reconfirms its commitment to all victims of sexual violence and confirms […]

A public notice has been issued advising that sex offender John O’Donald Fox will be released from prison on August 24th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, today issued a public notice of the impending release, of sex offender John O’Donald Fox, who will be […]

The Government has issued a public notice that convicted sex offender Brittonie Lloyd Taylor will be released from prison on October 9th. A government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP today issued a public notice of the impending release, of sex offender Brittonie Lloyd Taylor, who will […]

The Government has issued a public notice that convicted sex offender TeWolde Mathin Selassie will be released from prison on February 21st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, today issued a public notice of the impending release, of sex offender TeWolde Mathin […]

The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Kathy Lynn Simmons has issued a public notification that convicted sex offender Devaun Cox is set to be released, with the 38-year-old due to be released on April 27th. Photo provided by the Government The full Public Notice follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Govt Advisory: Sex Offender […]

The Minister of Legal Affairs has issued a public notification that convicted sex offender Neville Craig Richardson is set to be released, with the 54-year-old due to be released on August 31st. Photo provided by the Government The full Public Notice follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Sex Offender Devaun Cox To Be Released Sex […]

Homeworthy has showcased the home of architect Georgia Crowe Benevides, providing a view at the luxurious property which they called a “tropical escape” with “stunning ocean views.” As Homeworthy toured her home, Ms Benevides told the popular channel, “I’ve lived here for 35 years, my husband was born here and I fell in love with it […]

“Bermuda is now facing what can be considered a housing crisis,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, adding that “various policies and interventions are needed at distinct levels relying on both public and private sector involvement to garner solutions.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 10] the Minister said the ”Government will […]

The Crow Lane roundabout in Paget has been transformed into a display of traditional Bermudian charm, featuring miniature Bermuda-style homes that were created by the Department of Works and Engineering’s carpentry shop. “This collaborative effort embodies the spirit of unity within our Ministry,” remarked Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch about a Ministry initiative […]

“The decision to demolish the tower has not been taken lightly,” stated Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch on the decision to demolish the Lookout Tower near Paynter’s Road, Hamilton Parish. The Government spokesperson said, “The tower is a historical landmark located within the woodland reserve and originally erected by the US Navy during […]

A Bermuda-inspired oceanfront property in Palm Beach, Florida has been listed for sale at a cost of $59 million. The Palm Beach Daily News report said, “A new $59 million listing for an oceanfront house facing Midtown Beach is a spot-on example of how pricing has evolved in Palm Beach in the years since the […]

Noting the visitors expected to arrive due to international events this summer, Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty has urged people interested in listing a vacation rental property to contact them, saying “now is the time to list your property, not later in the season.” A spokesperson said, “On Friday, June 21, 2024, approximately 200 yachts with 2,000 sailors are […]

Premier David Burt announced the issuance of a $25 million government guarantee for the completion of the development of the Bermudiana Beach Resort. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Premier Burt said, “Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Section 2 AA [3] of the Government Loans Act 1978, I rise to inform this Honourable House of the […]

A luxury house described as ‘Bermuda-style’ in Palm Beach, owned by the executive chairman of Ross Dress for Less’ parent company, has been sold for $13.075 million. An Aol report said, “The executive chairman of the parent company of retailer Ross Dress for Less has sold — for a recorded $13.075 million — the North […]

Coldwell Banker Bermuda Vacations Rentals announced the acquisition of BermudaRentals.com, saying “this strategic acquisition significantly increases the company’s portfolio, offering an even broader range of properties to meet diverse traveler needs.” “As the team leader for the Vacation & Short-Term Rentals at Coldwell Banker Bermuda, I am thrilled to share that we have recently acquired BermudaRentals.com […]

A “decision was made to pivot the Bermudiana Beach Resort to residential rental units,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch has confirmed, adding that “by December of this year, this new proposed direction will see 94 studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residential units.” The property, originally called Grand Atlantic, was built over a decade […]

[Updated with photos/videos] At sometime before noon today [May 31] a 17-foot whale was discovered on a small beach area in an enclosure in St George’s located in the vicinity of the Meyer Boat Slip. Local boaters spotted the whale at approximately 11.30am and called in the report, although at first they were unsure what […]

Every year the humpback whales, gentle giants of the sea, pass through Bermuda on their way north after spending the cooler winter months in the Caribbean. Local cruise boat operators and fisherman alike take locals and visitors out to sea, often not far from shore, to see these amazing behemoth’s dance and play in wonderful […]

Research published this week in the journal “Science” involving a population of humpback whales which spends time in Bermuda’s waters every year adds further evidence to the theory the giant mammals are able to learn from one other, in this case passing on a hunting technique suited to a particular type of prey. The authors […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is getting set to host a lecture from whale expert Andrew Stevenson as he offers an update on his efforts to capture the behavior of humpback whales in their natural environment on high definition video. According to a spokesperson, “Now into his eighth year of observing, researching, filming, and […]

Local whale researcher Andrew Stevenson recently captured two humpback whales in their natural environment in Bermuda’s waters, with the video below showing their graceful and languid movement. The YouTube description from Mr. Stevenson said, “Every once in a while I have a close encounter with humpbacks. These encounters are always on the whales’ terms. They […]

From January – April of this year, 101 individual whales were identified in Bermuda’s waters, with the markings on their flukes serving to identify the majestic creatures as they pass through for their annual migration. Humpback whales can be permanently identified by their unique black-and-white patterns on the ventral [bottom] side of their fluke [tail]. 101 […]

Masterworks is getting set to host an exhibition titled “Dancing Whales in Bermuda” from March 27 through April 15, with the exhibition coinciding with the island’s local whale season. The exhibit — featuring black & white underwater photography by Andrew Stevenson — will open at 5.30pm tomorrow evening [March 27], and run through to April […]

Videographer Conor Outerbridge recently struck gold with his drone, capturing a pod of ten whales cavorting a few miles off Bermuda, with his drone, moving quietly just above the whales, capturing their behaviour in incredible detail. The animals do not stay in Bermuda year-round, but as the island lies in the middle of their annual migratory […]

A new collaboration between Nonsuch Expeditions, The Centre for Cetacean Research & Conservation, and Cornell University has been launched, focused on the study of whale song. A spokesperson said, “After several years of planning, in the spring of 2022, a new project collaboration between Nonsuch Expeditions, The Centre for Cetacean Research & Conservation, and Cornell […]

The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey League season continues at the PCC Hockey Rink, we take a look at the current stats and standings. The Devils Hole Diablos are the league leaders with 14 points, while the Sinky Bay Sea Turtles are in second with 10 points, and the North Rock Beacons are in third with […]

The 2024 Women’s Pan American challenge is set to take place from September 21st – 28th at the National Sports Center. The Pan American challenge is a quadrennial international women’s field hockey competition in the Americas organized by the Pan American Hockey Federation. The tournament serves as the qualification tournament for the next women’s Pan […]

[Updated] The Bermuda national women’s hockey team is matching up against Mexico this evening [Sept 22] as part of the Pan American Challenge at the National Sports Centre, and you can watch replay below. Update: The Bermuda women’s national hockey team faced tournament favourites Mexico in their second pool game in the Women’s Pan American Challenge […]

The Bermuda women’s national hockey team earned their first point of the Women’s Pan American Challenge after drawing 1-1 with Guyana at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 24]. Sarah Klautky gave Guyana the lead in the tenth minute before Georgia Harris equalised for Bermuda on the half-hour mark. In the night’s earlier match, Brazil […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell showed his support for Team Bermuda at the Pan American Challenge held at the National Sports Centre yesterday [Sept 24]. Minister Darrell said, “Our team delivered an impressive performance, playing a hard-fought match that made Bermuda proud. I am incredibly proud of the team and wish them […]

The Bermuda women’s national hockey team face Brazil in a must-win match in the Women’s Pan American Challenge at the National Sports Centre today [September 27]. Coach Kovin Moodley’s side have one point from three games heading into their final round-robin pool game and need to beat Brazil to stand a chance of playing Guyana […]

The Bermuda women’s national hockey team secured a superb 2-1 comeback win over Brazil in their final pool match of the Women’s Pan American Challenge at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 27]. Coach Kovin Moodley’s side have advanced to the bronze-medal match and will face Guyana today. The two teams drew 1-1 in the […]

[Updated] The Bermuda national women’s hockey team is facing off against Guyana this afternoon [Sept 28] for the bronze medal as part of the Pan American Challenge at the National Sports Centre. Update: Guyana won by a score of 2-1 Update | Photos added below Related Stories Video: Cal Field Hockey Team Defeat Bermuda Field […]

The Bermuda women’s national hockey team placed fourth in the Women’s Pan American Challenge after a 2-1 defeat to Guyana at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 28]. Coach Kovin Moodley’s side took the lead in the third-place play-off match through Georgia Harris in the 23rd minute. It was Harris’s second goal of the competition. […]

The Bermuda Field Hockey Women’s League season began with a 3-3 draw between the Ravens and Budgies at the National Sports Center. The match featured several members of the Bermuda Women’s National Team, who recently competed at the same venue. Budgies forward Georgia Harris opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a field goal. […]

In a Bermuda Netball Association Senior League make-up match the Phoenix Heat defeated the Storm 41 – 26. Danielle Raynor led the Phoenix Heat to victory with 32 goals, while Ebonie Cox added 9 goals. Eshe’ Grant was named the team’s best attacker, Kiante’ Lightbourne was named the best defender, and Nyisha Saunders was the […]

The latest round of senior league netball action at the Bernard Park saw Phoenix — led by best attacker Danielle Raynor — defeat Docksiders by a score of 65 – 21. Raynor scored 54 goals, with MVP Ebonie Cox adding 11 goals, and Kiante’ Lightbourne named the best defender. Docksiders got 12 goals from best attacker […]

A total of four matches took place at Bernard’s Park as the Bermuda Netball Association’s Summer League continued. Women’s Division The BPSU Ladies defeated the Lady Stars 24 – 16. BPSU Ladies were led to victory by Best Attacker Donnisha Gardner who scored 19 goals, Demiqua Daniels added the other 5 goals, the teams Best […]

The Bermuda National Trust’s [BNT] Plant & Bake Sale is “set to go ahead rain or shine” this Saturday [Feb 11] from 8.30am to noon at BNT headquarters at Waterville on Pomander Road in Paget. “We invite everyone to Waterville this Saturday to choose from a fabulous selection of plants, from bedding annuals to unusual trees […]

Governor Rena Lalgie helped pick Easter Lilies which will be sent via British Airways to King Charles III. Government House posted the photo below online, saying, “Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, continued the annual tradition of picking Easter Lilies which this year will be sent to His Majesty King Charles III. “The Easter Lilies […]

The Bermuda Plein Air Group visited Pacheco Farms at Locust Hall in Devonshire and painted Easter lilies before they were picked. A spokesperson said, “It all started with driving by Pacheco Farms at Locust Hall in Devonshire and watching the Easter lilies in the field right by the road. It was becoming apparent that these […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a digital drawing of roses with soft Bermuda flag accents. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both […]

Bermuda Is Love held an event at the TN Tatem Community Garden in Warwick yesterday [February 11]. The event taught people how to plant and harvest vegetables from their gardens. Aaron Crichlow, one of the founders of Bermuda Is Love, said the event was a “community building exercise” and was for people “who cared about […]

Governor Rena Lalgie and Mr. Jacob Hawkins helped pick Easter Lilies which will be sent via British Airways to King Charles III. Yesterday a spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie and Mr. Jacob Hawkins continued the annual tradition of selecting Bermuda Easter Lilies as a gift for Their Majesties – King Charles III […]

The Bermuda Motocross Season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Zico Majors won the Expert Class, while Aaron Cannonier claimed the victory in the Over 30’s Class, and Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the Novice Class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson claimed the victory in the Super mini Class, Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the PeeWee Class, while Tinho Tucker-Wall won the 50cc Class. […]

HSBC Bermuda has announced that “single-use plastic cards will be a thing of the past as the bank replaces them with cards made from recycled materials.” A spokesperson said, “The move is part of HSBC’s global strategy to reduce carbon emissions and achieve the Bank’s net zero goal by 2050. “The cards comprise of 85% […]

The Bank of Butterfield is launching Google Pay for its clients, “enabling them to add personal debit, credit cards and business debit cards to Google Wallet.” A spokesperson said, “Butterfield has collaborated to launch Google Pay for its clients, enabling them to add personal debit, credit cards and business debit cards to Google Wallet. “Google […]