AM Best affirmed the ratings of Top Layer Reinsurance Ltd., with a stable outlook. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “aa-” [Superior] of Top Layer Reinsurance Ltd. [Top Layer] [Bermuda]. The outlook of […]

Deloitte Bermuda announces the addition of two partners to its team, pending approval from the Department of Immigration; Lewis Lo, Partner in Audit & Assurance, and Marcin Czarnocki, Partner in Financial Advisory. Mr Lo has been a Deloitte professional for over 13 years. He serves clients in the Investment Management and [Re]insurance industries, including investment […]

AM Best affirmed Sura Re Ltd.’s B++ [Good] Financial Strength Rating and “bbb” [Good] Credit Rating, with a stable outlook, citing its strong balance sheet and adequate performance. 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] […]

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 […]

The 2020 NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda has been postponed until December 4th, 2021. Ross Caesar and Dion Smith commented, “The decision to cancel the Bermuda Pro Qualifier was an enormous disappointment, a tough one, not only to the athletes, spectators, exhibitors, and professionals who were due to attend the show. “It was necessary […]

McKenzie Bean — a Bermudian who lives in Colorado — recently competed in the NPC Colorado Cup Bodybuilding Show, winning first place in the true novice category, and placing second in the heavyweight class, and fourth in overall novice. “Mr Bean, who has been training for 9 years, told Bernews, “My coach and I went […]

This year’s NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda Pro Qualifier scheduled for November 20th, 2021 has been postponed. “The decision to postpone the Bermuda Pro Qualifier was an enormous disappointment, a tough one, not only to the athletes, spectators, exhibitors, and professionals who were due to attend the show,”  a spokesperson said. “It was necessary […]

Over one hundred pro hopeful bodybuilders and fitness athletes, both local and international are gearing up for this year’s Caribbean Grand Prix, to be held at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium on Saturday, March 26th. “The competition is back after proving to be a major success in 2019 and gives athletes from anywhere in the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bodybuilder Mikle Dill is excited to step on stage for the first time in a local competition when he competes in the NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda Regional at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium tomorrow [September 9]. The 25-year-old will participate in the men’s classic physique class and said the […]

The John Paul DeJoria vessel is visiting the island, stopping in the East End. According to the Neptune’s Pirates website, “The John Paul DeJoria is a 72-meter former Scottish Fisheries Patrol vessel equipped to stop whaling vessels in the high seas using modern technology and a passionate and committed crew.” Related Stories Photos: 31 Abandoned […]

The International Fellowship of Christian Churches Bermuda held a three-day ONE Conference from October 25 to 27 at Whitney Institute, with the organization previously saying “this free event features an exciting lineup of activities, including inspiring speakers, delicious food, and engaging fun for all ages.” Related Stories Photos & Video: Blessing Of The Boats Photos: Dedication […]

In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the Somerset Bridge, a scenic route, Bermuda’s tranquil waters, […]

The parrotfish, a species of marine life abundant in Bermuda’s waters, is singlehandedly working to keep both the coral reefs and beaches surrounding the island healthy, all thanks to their voracious appetite and ability to defecate up to 200 pounds of sand per year, with a recent report highlighting the fact that areas that don’t […]

In the House of Assembly today [July 11], Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment Jeanne Atherden delivered a report on the state of health of the coral reefs found in Bermuda’s waters and the Caribbean, citing the report by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network [GCRMN] released last week. Minister Atherden said, “Last week saw […]

Fans of all things under the sea now have a new way of exploring the mysteries and wonders of Bermuda’s unique marine life as the Bermuda Zoological Society’s Bermuda Reef Life HD app is now available free for Android users. A spokesperson said, “The app, which was first launched for Apple iOS devices in November […]

A recently published video is showcasing the work that the Living Reefs Foundation is doing with the help of 11th Hour Racing to help protect Bermuda’s coral reefs. The Foundation’s website says, “Living Reefs, a Bermuda Registered Charity, was formed in 2014 to help implement some of the measures needed to keep Bermuda’s reefs and […]

Historically abundant predatory fishes such as groupers and snappers are rare and at critically low numbers on Bermuda reefs based on international standards, according to a recently released report by Bermudian scientists Thaddeus and Jessie Murdoch through the Bermuda Reef Ecosystem Assessment and Mapping [BREAM] Programme. In good news, however, hard corals are at good […]

For the fifth consecutive year, the Bermuda Zoological Society event REEF Watch trained teams of corporate professionals, teenagers and families to conduct coral reef surveys, fish counts and assessments of our reef ecosystem. Scientists collecting dive slates Nineteen teams set out on Saturday, 23 September to sample reefs across the northern platform. With ID sheets, […]

Percussion band Coral Beats will hold an event dubbed ‘Coral Beats for the Coral Reef‘ on Sunday, March 10 at 7.00pm at Warwick Academy, where they plan to use objects they found during beach cleanups to “create new sounds.” A spokesperson said, “Members of Coral Beats, Bermuda’s own all female Brazilian percussion band, have been busy […]

The Bermuda Reef Life HD has recently been updated, with the app “featuring some 300 high definition images divided into 15 sections showcasing the beauty and diversity of Bermuda beneath the surface.” A spokesperson said, “Building from the success of the previous version of his Reef Life app, Ron Lucas’ latest update for the free […]

Noting the “tan-brown slicks floating in the waters along South Shore and other parts of the island,” officials said that it is “coral spawn seeking new areas to propagate” and “while it may look unsightly, this act of nature is one to be celebrated as it reflects the excellent health of Bermuda’s coral reef system.” […]

[Opinion column written by Paris Stefanoudis] Sunlit coral reefs are perhaps the most famous marine habitat and many people will have snorkelled over or dived down to one at some point. Home to a quarter of all known ocean life, these “rainforests of the ocean” have been at the forefront of marine research for decades […]

A recent episode of PBS Changing Seas, titled “Bermuda: Life at Ocean’s Edge,” has earned two Suncoast Regional Emmy Award nominations in the environmental/science long-form content and writer – long-form content categories. The episode focuses on Bermuda’s reefs and shipwrecks and features island-based researchers and scientists from the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, the Living […]

In celebration of World Oceans Day, BioQuest announced it has “officially completed the draft reference genome of the Grooved Brain Coral, marking the first-time whole genome sequencing of a coral reef has been accomplished in the Caribbean by the Caribbean.” A spokesperson said, “This groundbreaking work was conducted locally in Bermuda in collaboration with the […]

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 […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a mesmerizing underwater scene, depicting ‘Bermuda’. 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 sizes below, […]

41 years ago today [Nov 15] Miss Bermuda Gina Swainson won the Miss World contest, becoming the first, and to this date, the only Bermudian to ever win a major international beauty pageant, and the photos and videos below can give you a walk down memory lane to see the crowning moment. Also notable as […]

On June 9, 2024, fans gathered at the Flora Duffy Stadium in Devonshire for a CONCACAF football match between Bermuda and Honduras, with the match seeing Honduras claim a 6-1 victory. Related Stories Photos: Spectators Supporting Bermuda Team Photos: Devonshire Cougars vs Somerset Photos, Video: Bermuda Fans At Football Match Photos: Bermuda Football Association Awards […]

More than 160 boats participated in the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, making the 635-nautical mile journey to Bermuda, and the island is currently hosting the yachts that successfully completed the race. Related Stories Photos: Newport Bermuda Race Prizegiving Photos: Newport Bermuda Race Prize-Giving Aerial Photos & Video: Newport Race Finishers Photos: Edward Cross Long Distance […]

Bermuda’s Paralympic team is preparing to take part in the opening ceremony today [Aug 28] in Paris, France, with Jessica Lewis set to proudly carry our flag. Joining her in the opening ceremony will be Bermuda teammate Yushae DeSilva-Andrade as well as coaches and local officials. The opening ceremony is scheduled to get underway at 3.00pm Bermuda […]

Bermuda’s Under-14 Boys National Team returned home to a hero’s welcome last night following their outstanding performance in the 2024 Caribbean Football Union Boys U14 Challenge Series. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Under-14 Boys National Team returned home to a hero’s welcome last night after an extraordinary performance in the 2024 Caribbean Football Union Boys […]

The 2024 Paralympic Games continue in Paris, with Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade representing Bermuda on the world stage. Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has concluded competing, finishing in a very impressive fourth place position in boccia. Jessica Lewis will serve as the island’s final competitor, taking part in the T53 100 and 400 metres, with the sprinter set […]

Crowds of enthusiastic spectators filled the Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday [Oct 12], as the Bermuda national football team faced Dominica in the Concacaf Nations League, with local fans coming out to support the team, with the energy from the fans growing even stronger as the Bermuda team secured an impressive 6-1 victory. Related Stories Photos: […]

[Updated with results] Ollie Hayward and Erica Hawley were crowned the male and female champions in the Cambridge Beaches Bermuda Triathlon in Sandys, Somerset, today [October 27]. Hayward was the male winner in the Individual Sprint event, finishing in a time of 58min 04sec, with Jake Smith second in 1:04:27 and Kevin Ronaldson third in […]

Robert Wilson of Gombey Evolution Troupe, Dennis Parsons of Places Gombeys and the late Lawrence “Stickers” Hendrickson Jr and Carolyn “Granny” Hendrickson will be honored at this evening’s Bermuda Gombey Festival, which is set to start at 5pm at the Botanical Gardens. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is thrilled to pay tribute to […]

[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 […]

Just for Laughs Bermuda is set to return in January with their 17th edition, with the event to feature Alonzo Bodden, Erica Rhodes, Matt Wright, Bermuda’s Jonathan Young, and special guest Gina Yashere. A spokesperson said, “Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce that the 17th edition of Just For Laughs Bermuda will take place […]

“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, […]

Circus International announced their upcoming shows in Bermuda next month and said “audiences of all ages can look forward to a series of thrilling shows featuring high-flying daredevils, aerialists, acrobats, hilarious clowns, live music, intermission activities and much more.” A spokesperson said, “Circus International, a world-renowned entertainment extravaganza, is thrilled to announce its upcoming performances […]

Bernews’ latest virtual art gallery features a whimsical Halloween collection with Bermuda tree frogs donning witch hats, pumpkins scattered across eerie landscapes, and a spooky Halloween onion by the beach. Dive into this playful fusion of island life and Halloween spirit for a truly unique visual treat. Related Stories Video: Bermuda Halloween Virtual Art Gallery […]

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 Equestrian Federation hosted the 2023 CEA Regional Jumping Challenge at the Bermuda National Equestrian Center. Tyler James won the 0.75m Class riding Sunny Days, they had a score of 57.93, but they also had 4 Penalty Fault Points, Simone Sainsbury riding Face Off won the 0.85m Class with two Clear Rounds of 62.11. […]

Under the watchful eye of FEI 4* judge Cesar Torrente, the Bermuda Dressage Group hosted their portion of the Caribbean Equestrian Association’s Dressage Challenge at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Angela Halloran Smith riding Evert was the adult regional high scorer with 73.75%, while Georgia Harris and Casichacco was the junior regional high […]

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation announced that Bermuda will compete the annual FEI Jumping World Challenge. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda show jumpers are gearing up to compete in the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge – the FEI 46th edition of this event. “The Challenge provides local show jumping equestrians an opportunity to compete in an international […]

Bermuda riders Rai Burch, Tyler James, Kimoy Cruickshank, and Kayla Bardgett competed on the Grand Caraibe Tour in Martinique. Day one saw the competitors compete in 2 phases special classes at 3 height divisions. James was eliminated out of 44 starters in the 0.90 cm class, Cruickshank finished 25th and Bardgett finished 29th out of […]

Round 2 of the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge was held at the National Equestrian Center. In the 1.20 – 1.30m Category A Division, JayLynn Hines riding Toto D’ysenbeeck Z finished first with a time of 68.97, but they had a combined 23 Penalty Fault Points. Tyler James and Cruise Control won the 1.10 – […]

Jillian Terceira began competing in the Peelbergen Pro Tour XXL International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On day one, Terceira competes in one class. Terceira riding Lucy finished 60th in the 1.10m two phases special class, the pair clocked a time of 40.42, but they had 3 penalty fault points in the first phase, […]

Three equestrians are heading to Guadeloupe to compete in the 2024 Grand Caraibe Jumping Championship beginning May 8th – 12th, with Kimoy Cruickshank, Sierra Wolfe, and Emma Kempe set to represent Bermuda. The Grand Caraibe comprises 4 competitions held during the 2023/2024 season. Although Bermuda did not have representation at the first competition held in French Guyana […]

The Bermuda Dressage Federation hosted their final dressage show of the season at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The high score winners for the event were Lila Readdy in the Junior Division, and Michael Rodriques in the adult division. Rodrigues scored a score of 69.44% competing in the first test 3 class riding Domino […]