[Opinion column written by OBA Shadow Minister for Legal & Home Affairs Scott Pearman] In his speech made the day he became Opposition Leader, Jarion Richardson observed that “blame is not a solution”. Friday’s press conference by Deputy Premier Walter Roban on the impending increases in our electricity costs, was sadly short on meaningful solutions. Instead […]

[Column written by Denise DeMoura] I’d like to share a few of my easiest ways to save money on BELCO bills. After I moved in with my husband, Anson Nash, he was shocked when I lowered our two-person monthly household electricity bill to about $100. So with BELCO’s new Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR], our monthly […]

[Column written by Denise DeMoura] A few people have asked me to help them understand more about Belco. So I’m going to try: starting with fuels and the generators that turn them into electricity. It’s overwhelming just trying to understand the differences between the types of fuel that Belco could potentially use–and the many different […]

[Column written by Denise DeMoura] People all over Bermuda feel helpless about confusing BELCO bills. They trigger many emotions since we know that most of us can’t get our electricity anywhere else. Feeling that electricity rates are out of our control, and getting even more expensive, causes anxiety. We feel powerless against such a large […]

[Updated] The Regulatory Authority [RA] announced the “approval of a reduction in the Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR] from the existing rate of 24.5 cents per kilowatt hour [kWh] to 18.4 cents per kWh, effective January 1st.” A spokesperson said, “This decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of BELCO’s 2024 Q1 FAR submission indicating a decrease in […]

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda announced “its expansion into the regulation of the fuel sector, effective 1 January 2024.” A spokesperson said, “This strategic move is in alignment with the Fuel Act 2022, signifying a noteworthy step in the organisation’s commitment to regulatory oversight in Bermuda. This aligns with its mission to serve stakeholders through a proactive, […]

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] announced the “start of the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] consultative process with the release of the BELCO IRP Proposal.” A spokesperson said, “The IRP is a strategic blueprint outlining Bermuda’s long-term energy future. The IRP Proposal, which is BELCO’s view of the energy future, is now available for the […]

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] will hold its February Break Camp at its new Loft facility on Marsh Lane, Devonshire. The camp runs from February 12 to 16 for 4 to 12-year-olds and will include an excursion to the BGA’s main training base in Southside, St David’s. The full camp, costing $320, runs from 9 […]

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] will hold its Spring Break Camps at its new Loft facility on Marsh Lane, Devonshire. The first camp runs from March 25 to 28 and the second from April 1 and 5 and will include an excursion to the BGA’s main training base in Southside, St David’s. The full camp […]

The Berkeley Institute has extended their condolences to the families of Razi Garland and Amon Robinson, noting that they “were cherished members of our graduating Class of 2023, and their loss has profoundly impacted our entire school community.” A spokesperson said, “It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we recognize the devastating news of […]

The Pelican of London tall ship is visiting the island, with the sail training trip having an aim to provide young people with “vital skills such as communication, team work, lateral thinking and building self-confidence.” According to their website, “Originally named ‘le Pelican’ the ship was built in France in 1948 to work as a […]

The “USS Sioux City” ship is visiting Bermuda, with the local shipping schedule noting that the United States Navy vessel is here for “R&R”, as in rest and recreation. It is the first US Navy vessel to bear the name of Sioux City, Iowa, and is homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. Related Stories Photos […]

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 […]

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: […]

The Berkeley Institute recently held its Long Service Awards, honoring 18 staff members for their service from 5 to 40 years. A spokesperson said, “To the Super Stars that Make Work Super! On Friday, June 7th, The Berkeley Institute celebrated their staff at its annual Long Service Awards Ceremony. There were 18 staff honoured, with tenures of service […]

The Boston AIGA selected Bermudian Daren Bascome, Managing Director of Proverb Agency, as one of three recipients of the 2024 Fellows award for his significant contributions to the local design community. A spokesperson said, “The Boston AIGA [American Institute of Graphic Artists] selects Bermuda native Daren Bascome, Managing Director of award-winning branding and advertising firm […]

BHCS concluded the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands Award after 25 years, honoring Dion Stovell with their final award. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Healthcare Services [BHCS] proudly announces the culmination of the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands Award, marking 25 years of celebrating exceptional athletic achievement. The 2024 award presentation, honoring the remarkable fielding performances of […]

Bermudian Daren Bascome spoke at the 2024 AIGA Boston Fellow Awards Celebration, with Mr. Bascome himself among the event’s three awardees. A spokesperson said, “‘Being a great designer isn’t about what you know, it’s about what you notice,’ said Daren Bascome, Managing Director of Proverb Agency on Tuesday at the 2024 AIGA Boston Fellow Awards […]

The BOA Gender Diversity & Inclusion Committee will host a weekend celebrating women in sport, starting with a Young Girl’s Symposium on Friday [Nov 8] and culminating in the Women in Sport Leadership Awards on Sunday [Nov 10]. A spokesperson said, “As we approach the BOA Gender Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s highly anticipated weekend dedicated […]

Appleby welcomed new pupils Skye Burrows, Mya Gibbons and Akira McDonald to its long-standing legal trainee programme in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The two-year programme which provides pupils with training across the firm’s Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Insurance departments involves three 4-month seats in the first year and one 12-month seat in the second year. Pupils are assigned a senior attorney as a […]

The Bermudian Queens Rock Academy will host an event aimed at fostering self-awareness and building self-esteem among young girls from October 21 to 25 at the Women’s Resource Centre. With the theme, “A Journey of Resilience, Creativity, and Culture,” the [Her] Story Girls Club event is for girls aged 11 to 15 and hopes to […]

Registration is now open for Term 1 at The Mirrors Programme’s Field of Learning. A spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme is excited to announce that registration is open for Term 1 of the Field of Learning Garden Club. Open to students ages 11-18, the programme runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM until sunset, […]

Saltus announced that 23 of its 2024 graduates were recognized for outstanding AP exam results, with several earning AP Scholar designations and two achieving perfect scores. A spokesperson said, “Saltus is proud to announce the accomplishments of our 2024 graduates on their recent Advanced Placement [AP] examination results. “Supported by the internationally recognised College Board […]

In celebration of Founders Day, student leaders will offer tours of the Berkeley Institute from October 14 to October 17. A spokesperson said, “Founders Day is a very important tradition for The Berkeley Institute. As an institution, we take time to recognize and honour the history and legacy of those 11 men who had the […]

The Village Gathering event will be held on Saturday [Oct 19] from 4.00pm to 5.30pm at Victor Scott School Hall. A spokesperson said, “The collaboration geared to enhance community by staging the Village Gathering to inspire and empower Parents, on Saturday, October 19th from 4 – 5.30 pm at Victor Scott School Hall, has already […]

Somersfield Academy invites parents and students to their Secondary Open House on Tuesday [Nov 5] from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. A spokesperson said, “Parents and students are invited to Somersfield Academy’s Secondary Open House on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, to learn more about the only International Baccalaureate [IB] […]

The Early Childhood Foundation of Bermuda is hosting a “Celebrating Early Childhood” event on November 10th at CedarBridge Academy. A spokesperson said, “The Early Childhood Foundation of Bermuda is hosting a celebratory event focusing on Early Childhood Education. The Celebrating Early Childhood event will be held on Sunday 10th November 2024 at the Kalmar Richards […]

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall helped the Biloxi Shuckers to a 5-4 win at home to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in the Double A Southern League yesterday [June 25]. In the second half, a sacrifice fly from Hall enabled Darrien Miller to score from third base. The series continues tonight at the Keesler Federal Park. […]

With a two-RBI triple in the ninth inning from Casey Martin, Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates led for the first time on the night and ended the game with their fifth consecutive comeback win, a 6-3 win over the Montgomery Biscuits at Riverwalk Stadium on Tuesday night. With the win, the Shuckers improved […]

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall played his part in the Biloxi Shuckers 4-2 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas at Toyota Field. A bases-loaded walk from Hall in the sixth inning tied the game at 1-1. Meanwhile, Hall helped the Shuckers defeat Rocket City 3-2 at Toyota Field on Thursday. Hall, who was hit […]

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall has helped the Biloxi Shuckers reach the Southern League Play-offs for the first time since 2019. The Shuckers will open the play-offs at Kessler Federal Park on Tuesday [September 17] against the Montgomery Biscuits. They secured their play-off berth after a double-header triumph over the Mississippi Braves yesterday, winning the […]

Bermudian goalkeeper Coleridge Fubler kept a clean sheet in Binfield’s 2-0 win at home to South Park in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One today [November 2]. Fellow Bermudians Reese Jones and Razhir Smith-Jones also started the match for the Berkshire outfit; meanwhile, Riley Robinson and Malachi Henry came on as second-half […]

Nahki Wells scored his fourth goal of the season in Bristol City’s 3-1 win away to Preston North End in the Sky Bet Championship today [November 2]. The Bermuda striker netted his side’s second goal of the game in the 51st minute to make it 2-1, heading home from Mark Sykes’s delivery from the right-hand […]

The Berkeley Institute Gold team claimed victory over CedarBridge Academy with a 2-0 win in the Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Girls six-a-side football tournament. A spokesperson said, “Daley Outerbridge gave Berkeley the lead midway through the second half with a long range effort. Berkeley would seal the win with two minutes remaining when […]

Bermudians in the UK came together for a recent football tournament fundraiser in Coventry in support of Zhamir Denbrook-Pitt, who suffered life-changing injuries in a motorcycle crash. The 19-year-old sustained a severe spinal injury in a collision in St David’s in July 2023. The family and friends of Zhamir hope to raise $255,000 [£210,000] via […]

Bermudian brothers Sebastian and Michael Madeiros, along with Reza and Heris Ziai, helped St. Andrew’s College win its first CISAA Championship in a decade. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian brothers Sebastian and Michael Madeiros, along with Bermuda resident brothers Reza and Heris Ziai, once again brought pride to Bermuda by playing pivotal roles in securing a […]

Nahki Wells scored a superb goal Bristol City’s 2-0 win away to Norwich City in the Sky Bet Championship. With City leading 1-0, the Bermuda striker, who was making his 500th league appearance, wrapped up the victory with a thumping strike in the 63rd minute. It was Wells’s fourth goal in six games and fifth […]

Amari Ebbin and his Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club teammates defeated Brislington Cricket Club by 13 runs. Bristol West Indian Phoenix were sent to bat and they scored 194/4 in their allotted 33 overs, Ashur Morrison was the top scorer with 67, Ebbin added 26 not out, Ebbin faced 25 balls, hitting 4 fours. […]

Following the conclusion of the 2024 Series at Lord’s in St. David’s, the Eastern County held the 2025 draw, with the host and Champions Bailey’s Bay set to face Flatt’s Victoria first up, Cleveland County play the Cup Holders in the second round, and St David’s Cricket Club will play the third and final round. […]

In their first match of the Series, the Americas Select Team defeated the Bermuda Select by 7 wickets at the National Sports Center. Batting first, Bermuda were restricted to 118/7, Allan Douglas Jr. was the top scorer with 61 which came off 34 balls, he hit 2 fours, and 6 sixes, Aarin Nadkarni was the […]

The Americas Select Team won the toss in the second match of the series against the Bermuda Select team. The Americas Select team scored 134/7 in their allotted 20 overs, Sanjay Krishnamurthi was the top scorer with 46, Allan Douglas Jr. was the pick of the Bermuda Select bowlers with figures of 4-0-27-3. In reply […]

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  police released two images in regards to a serious sexual assault on a 31-year-old woman on Sunday [Sept 20], saying that they “implore anyone who has any information or idea of the identity of this person to make contact with us without delay.” Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said, “The Bermuda Police Service is today […]

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 Sexual Assault Response Team [SART] reminded the public about a number of safety tips, noting they ”want to ensure that your seasonal celebrations during this time, and throughout the year are as safe as possible.” A spokesperson said, “This time of year, the holidays are a time for families, anticipated fun, laughter, and friends. Many […]

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 […]

[Updated] Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban held a press conference this morning [Oct 26] to provide an update on the Fairmont Southampton SDO. Update 11.58am: The press conference is still underway, the Minister announced he will grant the SDO, with some conditions related to the building and environmental measures. Update 2.35pm: Deputy Premier and […]

Westend Properties said they would like to clarify points about the Fairmont Southampton redevelopment; noting that there are two parts to the redevelopment, one is the renovation of the hotel and beach club and the other is the construction of the new tourism and residential units. A spokesperson said, “Westend Properties would like to clarify […]