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RUBiS Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Hours

RUBiS Energy Bermuda has shared details regarding the opening hours for their various locations during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season. Related Stories RUBiS Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Hours RUBiS Service Station Christmas Holiday Hours Govt Responds To Comments On NSC Contract Gas Stations: Opening Hours Over The Holiday Oil Insurance Upgraded By […]




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FDM On Energy Taxes, Solutions & More

The FDM said they “support the recent announcement by the Government to cut energy taxes” but added that it is “imperative that the Government moves beyond short-term fixes and focuses on sustainable solutions that address the root causes of our economic challenges.” A spokesperson said, “The Free Democratic Movement [FDM] supports the recent announcement by the […]




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Premier & Minister Condemn Gun Violence

Premier David Burt and Minister of National Security Michael Weeks both condemned the recent shootings, and said the “Government is resolute in our determination to confront and overcome the pervasiveness of gun violence.” “Gun violence leaves more than just the physical wounds. It leaves families, neighbourhoods and communities traumatised and fearful. I pray for all […]




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Photos & Video: Dennis Joaquin’s Sea Life Mural

[Written by Don Burgess] An artist painted a sea life mural says he did so to help inspire others to explore their gifts during this pandemic. Dennis Joaquin transformed the wall surrounding his Keith Hall Road home into a 70-foot mural full of dolphins, turtles, and whales among other aquatic creatures. He told Bernews, “I’ve […]




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Photos & Video: Two New Tug Boats Arrive

Two new tug boats arrived on this island this weekend, with the new boats replacing the Department of Marine & Ports Powerful and Faithful boats. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The public is advised that arriving in Bermuda in mid-September, weather permitting, are two new fuel-efficient ‘Damen ASD 2811 Azimuth Stern Drive’ tugs to replace […]




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Photos & Video: Norwegian Breakaway Arrives

The cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Sept 29], sailing into the west end. The Ministry of Transport previously said, “The Norwegian Breakaway will make six calls commencing September 29 [arriving Bermuda] from New York with an estimated 3,200 passengers per call.” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott previously said, “Passengers testing negative on […]




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Photos & Video: Two Superyachts Visit Bermuda

Two superyachts recently paid a visit to Bermuda, including the 206.8-foot long 11/11 and the 305.1-foot long Lady S. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 63m/206’8″ ’11/11′ motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by the […]




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Photos/Video: Kiss & St David Superyachts Visit

Two more superyachts recently paid a visit to Bermuda, with the Kiss, and the rather aptly named St David both seen in the east end. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 60m/196’10″ ‘St David’ [ex. Xanadu] motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior […]




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Aerial Photos & Video: Clipper Yachts In Bermuda

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet — which consists of eleven 70-foot ocean racing yachts — arrived on the island earlier this week, marking the first time the race has stopped in Bermuda. The Clipper race spans some 40,000 nautical miles as the vessels circumnavigate the globe, with Bermuda one of the eight stops the […]




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Photos & Video: Two Superyachts Visit Bermuda

The island continues to welcome marine visitors, as two superyachts recently paid a visit to Bermuda, with the 168.8-foot long Lazy Z and the 125-foot long Odalisque seen in the east end recently. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The 51.4m/168’8″ motor yacht ‘Lazy Z’ by the Dutch shipyard Oceanco offers flexible accommodation for up to […]




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Photos & Video: ‘Raft-Up’ Event Held In West End

The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event in the west end on Sunday afternoon [July 31] with boaters spending their Sunday afternoon enjoying themselves on the water. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Cup Match […]




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Photos & Video: Seven Seas Cruise Ship Visits

The Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship is no stranger to the island of Bermuda, having made multiple visits over the years. Most recently, the ship stopped in St George’s, making the second of what is currently scheduled to be three calls for this year. According to the 2022 Bermuda Cruise Ship Schedule [PDF], the 170 meter […]




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Photos & Video: MV Bermudian Ferry Returns

Following a refitting process in the United States that lasted almost two years, the MV Bermudian has returned to Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The newly refitted 700-passenger ferry, Bermudian, returned to Bermuda last week from the Gladding-Hearn shipyard in Somerset, Massachusetts. “In August 2022, the Department of Marine and Ports Services announced that the […]




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Photos & Video: US Navy Vessel Visits Bermuda

The USS Thomas Hudner — part of the United States Navy – arrived in Bermuda this week, and is currently docked in the west end. Related Stories Photos: USS Sioux City Vessel Visits Bermuda Photos & Video: Canadian Navy Vessels Visit Photos & Video: Two New Tug Boats Arrive Photos: John Paul Dejoria Vessel In Bermuda Photos: […]




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Photos & Video: 38th Bermuda Teen Awards

On May 26th, Teen Services honoured 88 outstanding teens at the 38th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The 38th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards (OTA) concluded with a spectacular ceremony held yesterday at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. The event honored 88 remarkable nominees from across […]




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Photos: Awards & Honours Ceremony

The Honours and Awards Ceremony was held, with people presented their King’s Certificates and Badges of Honour to community members, while long service awards were presented to the Bermuda Police Service, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and the Department of Corrections. Government House said, “Last week, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, hosted an […]




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Mirrors Programme Honours Volunteers & Artists

The Mirrors Programme celebrated its outstanding volunteers and the artistic talents of Bermuda’s youth at the Mirrors Volunteer Appreciation Awards Ceremony and the opening of the 8th Annual Art and Digital Competition exhibit on July 5, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Senator Lindsay Simmons was joined by Assistant Director of Child & Family Services, Kennette Robinson, and […]




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Princess Ranks 6th In 2024 Condé Nast Awards

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club was ranked sixth in the Atlantic Islands by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting its outstanding service and guest experiences. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in the top 20 in the World Resorts Category in the […]




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Girls Symposium & Women In Sport Awards

The Gender Diversity and Inclusion Committee [GDI], on behalf of the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA], will be hosting a weekend honoring Women in Sport. A spokesperson said, “The GDI committee is tasked with acknowledging, honoring and promoting Women in Sport; as athletes, coaches, officials and administrators. The BOA is excited to host two events scheduled […]




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Wightman & Carey Honoured At Ceremony

The Peace and Social Justice Ministry of Bermuda’s Roman Catholic Church held their annual Peace and Social Justice Award Ceremony, honouring Arthur Wightman and Denise Carey of Home Bermuda for their dedication to addressing homelessness in Bermuda. Chairperson Joanne Wohlmuth said, “The Peace and Social Justice Ministry of the Roman Catholic Church in Hamilton, Bermuda […]




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BDG & CariGenetics ‘Get In The Ring’ Wins Award

The Brand Development Group [BDG] won “Best Campaign by a Healthcare Brand” in Chief Marketer’s 2024 Campaigns of the Year Awards. A spokesperson said “The award recognises the outstanding success of the “Get in the Ring” campaign, which was for CariGenetics’ Caribbean Breast Cancer Whole Genome Pilot Study. This initiative marked a significant step forward […]




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Adam Hall & Bowie Baysox Defeat SeaWolves

Baseball player Adam Hall and his Bowie Baysox teammates defeated the Erie SeaWolves. The match report said, “The Bowie Baysox inched out a one-run win on Saturday night, breaking a 1-1 tie in the top of the ninth to best the Erie SeaWolves 2-1. Cristopher Cespedes launched his second home run of the season, and Zach […]




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Adam Hall & Norfolk Tides Fall To Durham Bulls

Adam Hall has now moved to Norfolk Tides which is the Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Hall took to the field for Norfolk to face off against the Durham Bulls the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, with Durham winning 5 – 4 […]




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Baseball: Hall & Bowie Defeat Erie SeaWolves

Adam Hall and his Bowie Baysox baseball team faced the Erie SeaWolves in the most important series of the season for both teams. Bowie took a one-game lead on Erie in the Eastern League Southwest Division after a 6 – 5 win. There are just 17 games left in the regular season. The second-half champion […]




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Baseball League: Red Sox & Blue Jays Win

The YAO Baseball season continued at the YAO Ball Park in St. George’s. Cal Ripken Division [Ages 10-12] Red Sox 12 Mets 11 The Red Sox came back from behind with 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning. The Sox were powered at the plate by Tucker Champion and Preston Halpin who combined […]




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Baseball: White Team, Mets & Red Sox Win

The YAO Youth Baseball League continued at the YAO Ball Park on Kindley Field this weekend, with the White Team, Mets, and Red Sox all earning wins. Senior League White Team 13 – Red Team 12 In an evenly balanced match the White Team edged the Red Team 13 – 12. The White team was […]




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Baseball: Hall & FCL Orioles Lose To Pirates

Adam Hall and his FCL Orioles teammates went down 15 – 10 to the FCL Pirates. The Bermudian baseball player had 6 at-bats, he had 3 hits, struck out 2 times, and crossed the plate for a run. Hall tripled on a line drive to right in the first inning, and then in the third […]




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Hall & Winnipeg Goldeyes Fall In Season Opener

Adam Hall and his Winnipeg Goldeyes teammates struck out in their first game of the 2024 campaign. The baseball club opened the American Association season with a 5 – 3 loss to the Cleburne Railroaders in Texas. Hall went 1 for 3 at the plate, with a double, scoring 2 runs, and striking out once. […]




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Adam Hall & Biloxi Come From Behind To Win

Despite an early deficit, Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates battled back with three unanswered runs and the bullpen tossed 3.2 hitless innings with seven strikeouts in a 3-1 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas at Toyota Field on Tuesday night. Dylan O’Rae, in his double-A debut for Biloxi, recorded his first hit […]




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Adam Hall & Biloxi Shuckers Fall To Montgomery

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall had another multi-hit game, going 2-for-5, but his Biloxi Shuckers fell to the Montgomery Biscuits 11-3 in their series opener at Keesler Federal Park. Hall’s performance included a key RBI single that also led to a second run scoring on an errant throw, momentarily closing the gap to 7-3. Despite […]




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Hall & Biloxi Defeat The Montgomery Biscuits

Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates earned a 4-2 win over the Montgomery Biscuits at Keesler Federal Park. With the win, the Shuckers maintain a 2.5-game lead over the Mississippi Braves and expand their lead to four games over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for the final playoff spot in the South Division with 17 […]




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Adam Hall & Biloxi Shuckers Split Double Header

Bermudian Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers team-mates split a doubleheader against the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Tuesday before losing to the same opponents yesterday [September 4] at Toyota Field. The Shuckers lost their opening game on Tuesday 8-4, with Hall going one for four with the bat and scoring one run. In game […]




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Baseball: Rocket City Defeat Adam Hall & Biloxi

After a four-run sixth inning for the Rocket City Trash Pandas, Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates fell by a 5-2 score at Toyota Field. Despite the loss, the Shuckers remain a game ahead of the Mississippi Braves for the South Division wild card with 10 games remaining in the regular season. Hall went […]




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Mississippi Braves Defeat Adam Hall & Biloxi

Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates fell to the Mississippi Braves 6 – 0 in a seven-inning, rain-shortened game at Keesler Federal Park. The game was called in the bottom of the seventh inning with one out, one on and a 0-1 count on Ethan Murray. Hall went 2 for 3 from the plate, […]




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Results: Premier & First Division Football

Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with the Devonshire Colts, Paget Lions, St. David’s & X-Road’s all earning wins, while two other matches ended in draws. Premier Division Devonshire Colts 1 PHC Zebras 0 The league leaders PHC Zebras unbeaten run to start the league season came […]




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Chaz Edmead On First Bermuda Goal & More

[Written by Stephen Wright] Chaz Edmead still beams with pride as he recalls the moment he scored his first goal for his country during the recent Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Under-14 Challenge Series Qualifier in Trinidad and Tobago. The striker came on as a substitute in Bermuda Under-14’s 6-0 win over Anguilla in the semi-finals, […]




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FA Challenge Cup & First Division Results

Footballers in both the FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round and First Division were in action this weekend, with the Tuff Dogs, St David’s, X-Road’s and Boulevard Blazers all earning wins. FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round Tuff Dogs 4 Vasco 0 Corona League side Tuff Dogs secured their place in the first round draw of the […]




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Bermuda Players & Thomas Claim NAC Title

The Thomas College men’s soccer team secured the 2024 North Atlantic Conference championship title with a 2 – 0 victory over the SUNY Delhi Broncos. Four Bermudian players – Cody Robinson, Isaiah Francis, Tre Burgess, and Joshua Joseph – played crucial roles in the Thomas College championship triumph. Robinson ignited the Thomas College offense early, […]




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BCB Twenty20: St. George’s & Willow Cuts Win

St. George’s Cricket Club and Willow Cuts recorded victories in the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] Twenty20 action. St. George’s Cricket Club Win by 45 Runs: St George’s 163/7 Western Stars 118/4 The St. George’s Cricket Club defeated Western Stars by 45 Runs at Lord’s in St. David’s. Batting first, St. George’s Cricket Club scored 163/7, […]




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Bailey’s & Flatt’s Unveil Eastern County Teams

Eastern County Cup holders Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club and challengers Flatt’s Victoria have selected their team Saturday’s round of the 2024 series at Lord’s in St. David’s. Bailey’s Bay will be led once again by Terryn Fray, with Kyle Hodsoll the vice-captain. The Bailey’s Bay team features nine players with Cup Match classic experience, and […]




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Devonshire, St. David’s, Flatt’s & Somerset Win

Devonshire Recreation Club, St. David’s Cricket Club, Flatt’s Victoria and Somerset Cricket Club recorded victories in the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] Twenty20 action. Devonshire Recreation Club Won by 6 Wickets: Willow Cuts 114 Devonshire Recreation Club 120/4 At the Wellington Oval, Devonshire Recreation Club defeated Willow Cuts by 6 wickets. Willow Cuts were bowled out for 114, Willow Cuts […]




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SCC, Stars, Willow Cuts, Rangers & Flatt’s Win

Somerset Cricket Club, Western Stars, Willow Cuts CC, Southampton Rangers and Flatt’s Victoria all recorded victories in the Athene T20 League action. Athene T20 League – Premier Division Somerset Cricket Club Win by 8 Wickets: Cleveland County 147/7 Somerset Cricket Club 150/2 At the White Hill Field, the Somerset Cricket Club defeated Cleveland County by 8 […]




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PHC, Devonshire & St. David’s Cricket Club Win

PHC, Devonshire Recreation Club and St. David’s Cricket Club all recorded victories in the Athene T20 League action. PHC Win by 38 Runs: PHC 144/7 Southampton Rangers 106 At the Southampton Oval, PHC defeated the Southampton Rangers by 38 runs. Davin Dill was the top scorer with 37, while Makai Jacobs returned figures of 4-0-21-2 […]




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Bailey’s Bay & St. David’s Are T20 Champions

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club as the 2024 BCB – Athene Twenty20 premier division league champions, and the St. David’s Cricket Club as the 2024 BCB – Athene Twenty20 first division league champions. Related Stories Bermuda Cricket Board Holds Prize Presentation BCB Announces Weekly Award Winners Leverock’s Gujarat Greats Win Legends […]




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Leverock & Gujarat Face Off Against Super Stars

Kamau Leverock and his Gujarat Giants faced off against the Southern Super Stars in a high-stakes match during the Legends League Cricket in India. Leverock was included in the team for their second match of the tournament. Southern Super Stars Inning ..04 [09] Parthiv Patel c Morne van Wyk b Liam Plunkett ..22 [27] Martin […]




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Sexual Assault & Child Abuse Awareness Month

In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Women of the One Bermuda Alliance [WOBA] met this month to “discuss critical issues relating to families, women, and children as well as to identify ways to highlight and support the work of three essential charities in Bermuda.” Nicky Gurret, Chair of […]




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Column: Chris Famous On Housing & OBA

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] In 2022 I was asked to join the board of the Bermuda Housing Corporation. There I met persons dedicated to providing affordable housing for almost 800 Bermudian families of various stations in life. For full disclosure, board members are paid $50 per month / Chairman $100 per month. Over […]




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Photos & Video: Battery Road Development

The Government unveiled Phase One of the Battery Road Development Project in St. David’s, with the Minister noting that they completion of Phase I comprises 4 units; 3 studios and one 2-Bedroom/1-bath unit. A Government spokesperson said, “Ensuring that Bermudians have access to affordable housing is priority of the Government. It is a pledge in […]




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KW Luxury & Luxury Concierge Team Up

Buddy Fleming of KW Luxury Bermuda and Grace Markham of Bermuda Luxury Concierge have teamed up to offer “tailored, high-end concierge services.” A spokesperson said, “Buddy Fleming from KW Luxury Bermuda and Grace Markham from Bermuda Luxury Concierge are excited to announce a strategic partnership that merges the expertise of one of Bermuda’s leading luxury […]




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Column: Richardson On Home Ownership & More

[Opinion column written by MP Anthony Richardson] The recent change, empowering Bermudians to acquire their first homes, is another important step in the PLP’s effort to make homeownership more accessible. This amendment to pension rules, coupled with the government’s Mortgage Guarantee Programme, demonstrates the Progressive Labour Party’s commitment to creating a nation of owners by […]