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 […]

Bermudian Ki-Juan Minors released his new song and music video titled ‘Hold On’ on YouTube this past month, with the video garnering more than 2,000 views since its release. Mr Minors has no shortage of talent, being both a skilled equestrian who has represented Bermuda internationally and a very talented singer. The video’s description says, “Official Video for “Hold […]

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 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine made an encouraging start to the opening race of the MIR Racing Finetwork Cup at the Kotarr Circuit in Castile and León, Spain, recently. The 13-year-old, competing in the Moto 5 class, qualified in 23rd position out of 26 riders from ten European countries – the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine is determined to make the most of his remaining Spanish MIR Racing Finetwork Cup races this season. Divine returned to action for the fifth leg of the series at the Circuito Fortuna Motor Sport in Murcia last month after recovering from a hand injury, which ruled […]

[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 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine said he has taken plenty of positives from his debut for British development team Microlise Cresswell Racing in the R&G British Talent Cup first round at the Circuito de Navarra in Spain last weekend. Competing in the Moto3 class, Divine qualified in 26th position before finishing […]

CG Insurance “proudly presented the second annual CG Slow Race during Bermuda Charge’s 2024 Scooter Mart Motor Fest, highlighting the firm’s commitment to road safety,” noting that “this event allowed riders to demonstrate their control and precision skills in an exciting competition that focused on safety rather than speed.” Naz Farrow, CEO of CG Insurance, […]

Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine expressed his pride in racing five of the eight rounds in the R&G British Talent Cup [BTC] this season. Divine began the season racing for Microlise Cresswell Racing, a British development team, before joining the Sencat Talent Team/Mortimer Racing – Victoria House Academy as a guest rider in the highly […]

Bermuda is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of women’s suffrage, with a forum set to take place tomorrow [April 30]. A spokesperson said, “The 80th anniversary of the successful passage of the bill in our Parliament mandating women’s right to vote in Bermuda happened on Sunday, April 21st and this became law on May […]

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is celebrating 50 years as a museum this year, and as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, they have launched a new community crowd-sourced project, “Museum Memories”. A spokesperson said, “Through the project, the Museum aims to collect and share community memories of the historic Keep Fort through the […]

The Bermuda National Trust invites the community to free open houses in May to gather input on plans to revitalize Trust Museums. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda National Trust invites the community to learn about and give input into plans for Trust Museums at free open houses in May. In line with this year’s Heritage Month […]

The Bermuda Archives is inviting the public to their upcoming 2nd Annual Open House on June 7, 2024, for International Archives Day, themed “Digitize It.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Archives formally invites the public to visit us, get a rare glimpse of our repository and collection, and learn more about the Bermuda Archives […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series takes a captivating dive into Bermuda’s rich history, with a rendition of the Sea Venture shipwreck, Bermuda’s national motto, ‘Quo Fata Ferunt’ and the Bermuda Triangle. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized […]

The Department of Culture, in collaboration with the Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda, hosted a Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture featuring Azorean historian Eduardo Medeiros. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week [June 27], the Department of Culture hosted their latest Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series, in collaboration with the Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda. The topic was “175 Years […]

The National Museum of Bermuda  has published a new Teacher’s Resource Guide: Freedom Narratives of Enslaved Bermudians Mary Prince and Benjamin Benson. A spokesperson said, ” This comprehensive guide is part of NMB’s ongoing Teacher Professional Development programme [TPD]. It is designed to support the current local social studies curriculum and deepen understanding of Bermuda’s history […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the upcoming BUEI Talks: ‘The Aftermath: What Became of the 150 Sea Venture Castaways’ presented by Peter Barrett, Chairman of the St. George’s Foundation, on Tuesday, September 17 at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce the […]

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to acknowledge to the public that “the intensity of the rain has temporarily exceeded Bermuda’s roadways and drainage systems’ capacity to dissipate water swiftly.” A Government spokesperson said, “During prolonged rainstorms, the volume of water can surpass the dissipation rates of grates, pits, detention areas, and wall openings designed […]

Ryan Outerbridge continues his impressive form, this time racing to victory in the 8k race at the Pop Crowell Invitational in Massachusetts. Outerbridge — who recently won the 5k race at the Ron Ouellette Invitational and was named the Male Athlete of the Week by the Northeast-10 Conference — conquered the 8k course in a […]

A 6K Family Fun Walk, Run, and Roll event will be held on Saturday, September 28, starting at 8.30am from Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club to St. George’s Cricket Club to support Zhamir Denbrook-Pitt’s medical expenses. The event sign up page said, “Spinal cord injuries [SCI] can have life-altering impacts, affecting mobility, independence, and overall quality […]

Olympian and Somersfield Academy alumnus Tyler Smith will present awards at the 2024 Somersfield Fun Run and Walk, a community fitness event benefiting the school’s Bursary Fund. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy alumnus and Olympian Tyler Smith will be presenting awards at this year’s Somersfield Fun Run and Walk. Smith graduated from the school’s International Baccalaureate […]

Joseph Cechini finished 3rd in the 2024 Georgetown Prep Cross Country Classic in West Virginia. Representing Mercersburg Academy, Cechini crossed the line in a time of 17:59, he finished 37 seconds behind the winner Jefferson Regitz from Rockville who clocked 19:22, and his Mercersburg Academy teammate Ryan Du Plessis who crossed the line second in […]

The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] Cross-Country season gets underway with the Swan’s Running Club’s mat the Arboretum tomorrow at 8.30 am [September 28]. There will be race group categories from under-10 and under-12 [1 to 1.5-miles]; under-14 [1.5 to 2 miles]; under-17 [2 to 2.5 miles]; and under-20 [2.5 to 3 miles]. The open […]

The Bermuda National Athletic Association 2024 Cross Country Season got underway with Swans hosting a meet at the Arboretum. Jake Smith won the 17-19 Men’s 3 Mile Run clocking a time of 17:59.85, while Rose-Anna Hoey won the Women 40-49 Age Group Division racing over 3 Miles with a time of 21:24.33, Dem Salter was […]

Lord Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics, will be the honorary guest speaker for the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge on January 17-19, 2025. A spokesperson said, “The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge [CBTC] is pleased to announce that the President of the World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe CH, KBE, has agreed to be the honorary guest […]

The Swan’s Charity 5K race is set to take place on Sunday, October 20 at John Smith’s Bay, supporting the Crossroads Warriors Community Club. A spokesperson said, “This weekend is the Swan’s Charity 5K race – Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. This race runs along the scenic route of South Shore and Harrington Sound Road, starting […]

Joseph Cechini and his Mercersburg Academy boy’s cross country teammates competed in the Mercersburg Cross Country Invitational. Cechini finished 3rd in the boy’s varsity 5K race clocking a time of 17:23.7. The Mercersburg Academy boy’s finished second with a combined time of 1:31:01.5. Related Stories Prunty Claims Victory At AXA Man On The Run Schindel […]

The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre announced the AXA XL Man on the Run 5K on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Warwick Academy, aiming to raise awareness and funds for men’s cancer care. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is proud to announce the return of the highly anticipated AXA XL Man on […]

Bermudian distance runner Sean Trott said he is delighted with his performance at the TCS New York Marathon on Sunday [November 3]. Trott, a four-time runner-up in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby, finished 468th out of 55,508 finishers in 2hr 41min 48sec, shaving 1:16 off his previous personal best. “What an experience!” Trott wrote on social […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes will make his debut in the opening round of the Stars Championship Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway and is eyeing a podium finish. The Bermudian, who competes in the Shifter Masters class, expects to be in a stacked field of 25 to 35 drivers, including the defending champion, Joe […]

Scott Barnes took the track for the Stars Championship Series event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Barnes won the pro masters / rok masters final race clocking a 24-lap winning time of 16:47:347. Barnes posted on social media, “That’s a wrap for our Stars Debut, almost a clean sweep. Heat 1 – 1st, Heat 2 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian karter Scott Barnes made a sensational start to the opening round of the Stars Championship at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, at the weekend. Barnes, competing in the Shifter Masters class for Maranello Kart USA, almost completed a clean sweep of victories, winning heat one, the pre-final […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes will aim to build on his impressive display in the Stars Championship Series opening round when he races in round two, the King of the Castle, in New Castle, Indiana, this weekend. Barnes made a flying start to the series at Queen City Gambit, held at the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes endured a weekend blighted by bad luck during the second round of the Stars Championship Series, the King of the Castle, in New Castle, Indiana. Barnes, who made a flying start to the series at Queen City Gambit at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina last […]

Tanner Correia has been recognised by the Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] after winning the Junior Cadet class and the Junior Highest Points trophy after an impressive Rubis National Championships season. Correia, who also shared the 9 Lives Good Sportsmanship Award with Hildegard Thomas, was presented with his trophies at the recent BKA awards ceremony at […]

Karting driver Scott Barnes is gearing up for a thrilling showdown at the final round of the Stars Championship Series – the highly anticipated Night Fight – in Mooresville, North Carolina. Set to take place at the Trackhouse Motorplex, Barnes is aiming to close out the series on a high note. Sitting second in the […]

Bermudian karter Scott Barnes returned to the track for the final round of the Stars Championship Series in North Carolina. Barnes secured a third-place finish in the ROK Shifter Masters warm-up race with a time of 5:52.430. He then claimed victory in the pre-final race, completing 14 laps in 14:29.856. In the ROK Shifter Masters […]

A fashion show fundraiser last Saturday [Oct 1] at the Bermuda National Trust’s Verdmont property. A spokesperson said, “Verdmont, a Bermuda National Trust historic house and garden, was the splendid setting for a one-of-a-kind fabulous fashion show on Saturday October 1st. Most likely for the first time in its 300-year history it hosted a Fashion Show […]

The Bermuda Opera team is presenting the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in Bermuda on film on Sundays at BUEI at 5.00pm, with the next installment to take place on Sunday [Feb 25]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Opera Team is proud to present the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in […]

‘BUEI Silver Screens’ is set to showcase ‘Paint’ at BUEI on Tuesday, March 19, featuring Owen Wilson in the lead role. A spokesperson said, “‘BUEI Silver Screens’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of ‘Paint’ on Tuesday, March 19th at 2 pm in our Tradewinds Auditorium! [wheelchair accessible] “Starring Owen […]

Genesis Lynea has been cast in the latest series of the global hit television series Dr Who. The 34-year-old, who has had starring roles in Death in Paradise, Casualty, Shadow and Bone, and Silent Witness, will join the upcoming series of the BBC sci-fi show. In the latest issue of Doctor Who magazine, showrunner Russell […]

[Written by Dale Butler] ‘Gold Bermudians’ is a new project launched by the Department of Culture in 2023 and, on March 25th, five new films were presented to a full house that left everyone very satisfied but wanting to know why there was such a strict time limit on such important topics. With a new […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] Louis Gossett Jr., who became the first Black, male actor to win both an Oscar Award and an Emmy Award died at the age of 87. The New York-born Gossett captured an Emmy in 1978 for his role in the ground-breaking TV mini-series Roots, which was based around late author Alex Haley’s […]

BUEI Silver Screens will present ‘Maximum Truth’ starring Dylan O’Brien and Ike Barinholtz, a mockumentary comedy about political grifter Rick Klingman’s quest for truth in Congress. A spokesperson said, “‘BUEI Silver Screens’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of ‘Maximum Truth’ on Tuesday, April 16th at 2 pm in our […]

BUEI Films will showcase the 2024 film ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ on May 11, depicting the life of the reggae legend. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2024 Musical/Drama, ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ on Saturday, May 11th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds […]

BUEI Films is set to feature the screening of ‘They Shot the Piano Player’ at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Saturday, May 25, at 7:30 pm. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 docudrama, ‘They Shot the Piano Player’ on […]

The City of Hamilton invited the public to Barr’s Bay Park on June 22 for Fresh Air Films: Sunset Cinema, featuring Kung Fu Panda 4 and The Beekeeper, with free admission, food vendors on-site and more. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is inviting members of the public to join us at the iconic […]

BUEI Films will showcase the 2023 Comedy, ‘Fourth Grade’ on Saturday [June 8] at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Comedy, ‘Fourth Grade’ on Saturday, June 8th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds Auditorium. [Wheelchair Accessible] […]

BUEI Films will showcase the 2024 Comedy, ‘Summer Camp’ on Saturday [August 10] at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A spokesperson said, “‘Films at BUEI’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2024 Comedy, ‘Summer Camp’ on Saturday, August 10th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds Auditorium. [Wheelchair Accessible]. […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to screen the 2023 fantasy/drama ‘Tuesday’ on Saturday [Sept 14] at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “‘Films at BUEI’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Fantasy/Drama, ‘Tuesday’ on Saturday, September 14th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds […]