Introductions to marching, field exercises and safe weapon handling are on the agenda for a group of new soldiers who took their places among Royal Bermuda Regiment ranks for the first time this week. Two women and 16 men embarked on the two-week foundational training course, which started on Sunday. 2nd Lieutenant Daniel Wideman, who […]

Seventeen soldiers completed foundational training at the recent two-week Royal Bermuda Regiment recruit camp. A spokesperson said, “Rookie soldiers experienced physical and mental growth during the latest two-week Royal Bermuda Regiment recruit camp, which ended on Friday. “Two women and 15 men completed the foundational training that introduced them to aspects of military life such […]

A two-week training camp for the Royal Bermuda Regiment came to a close with an off-the-battlefield engagement when one member of the battalion proposed to his girlfriend – a fellow soldier – in front of everyone. A spokesperson said, “Troops were gathered for an appreciation and awards ceremony when Corporal Shannon Showers-Cassidy, 26, got down […]

Brit Ltd announced the appointment of Jonathan Stephenson as Head of Office in Bermuda, pending regulatory approval, where he will lead Brit Re’s expansion in property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance. A spokesperson said, “Brit Ltd [Brit] is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Stephenson as Head of Office, Bermuda, subject to approval by the […]

The Bermuda Credit Union Co-op. Society announced that Ryan Robinson Perinchief was appointed Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Credit Union Co-op. Society today announced that Ryan Robinson Perinchief was appointed Chief Executive Officer & General Manager of the Credit Union earlier this year, taking over from Micah Davis who […]

Arch Capital Group Ltd. appointed Nicolas Papadopoulo as CEO and Board member, effective immediately, following Marc Grandisson’s retirement. A spokesperson said, “Arch Capital Group Ltd. [NASDAQ: ACGL, Arch, our or the Company] today announced that Nicolas Papadopoulo has been named Chief Executive Officer and is joining the Board of Directors effective immediately. Papadopoulo has held […]

RiverStone International announced that the previously disclosed agreement with QBE to provide a Loss Portfolio Transfer reinsurance [LPT] for various QBE subsidiaries, including their Lloyd’s syndicates has closed after receiving all requisite approvals A spokesperson said, “RiverStone International today announced that the previously disclosed agreement with QBE to provide a Loss Portfolio Transfer reinsurance [LPT] […]

Sandys Boat Club edged Watford Sports Club 3 – 2 to take the Bermuda Snooker League title in one of the closest finishes in recent memory. Watford Captain Aaron Bean had a dream start when he defeated Sandy’s Peter Bromby 65-10 in the 1st of 2 games, the misery continued for Bromby and Sandys Boat […]

Warwick Workmen’s Club II – featuring captain Steven Bremar, Scott Barnes and Zane DeSilva – have claimed the Bermuda Snooker Association League title. The trio drew 3-3 with Watford Sports Club I in their final game of the season last week to wrap up the triumph, losing just one game throughout their league campaign. Barnes, […]

The final league games of the Bermuda pool league regular season saw a top-of-the-table clash to determine the champions. League leaders and undefeated Queens Club Kings defeated the Bermuda Breeze 203 – 150, to be crowned champions. The BAA Rhinos defeated the Bus Boyz 208 – 162, Queens Club Dragons defeated the RAA Ballistics 194 […]

The Bolles School girls’ swimming team, which includes Marleigh Howes, captured the 2024 Bulldog Byron Plapp Invite Women’s Division title with a total of 811 points. Howes contributed to the team’s success with several strong individual performances. She placed 8th in the 200-yard freestyle preliminaries (2:02.75) and improved her time to 2:01.56 in the A-final, […]

The Bolles School swimming and diving team, which includes Marleigh Howes, captured the 4th Frank Holleman Invitational title with a final score of 625 points. Howes contributed to the team’s success with a third-place finish in the women’s 200-yard freestyle B final, clocking in at 2:00.22. She also secured an eighth-place finish in the women’s […]

Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University swimming and diving teammates began their 2024/25 season competing in the Potomac Relays. Sharrieff led off the Howard University Women’s 200 yard medley relay B team that finished second clocking a time of 1:48.69. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos & Results: BASA Winter Swim […]

Bermuda Olympian Jack Harvey and his Penn State swimming and diving teammates got their season underway with a sweep of Navy 172-128 at Lejeune Hall. Harvey, Sean Honey, and Cooper Morely finished second, third, and fourth respectively in the men’s 200 yard backstroke; Harvey touched the wall with a time of 1:47.47. Harvey led off […]

Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University women’s swimming and diving teammates swam away from this year’s NJIT invitational with nine first-place finishes. Howard University accumulated 1028.5 points for a runner-up finish. Sharrieff led off the women’s 200 yard medley relay B team that finished 2nd with a time of 1:48.06 and she clocked 25.57 finishing […]

Jack Harvey and his Penn State men’s swimming and diving teammates welcomed the Pittsburgh Panthers back for a second day of competition for their home opener, Pittsburgh started the day with a 91 – 76 lead over Penn State, but at the conclusion of the meet Penn State claimed the victory 211 – 142. Harvey […]

Taylor White and her Bentley women’s swimming & diving teammates recorded a 153 – 140 victory at Babson, with the Bermuda swimmer winning two races. White won the women’s 200 yard backstroke with a time of 2:12.26 and during the women’s 100 yard backstroke, she touched the wall first clocking 1:01.26. White also swam the anchor leg […]

Taylor White delivered an outstanding performance, securing victories in three events to lead the Bentley women’s swimming & diving team to a 147-115 win over Assumption in a home meet. White’s first victory came in the 1000-yard freestyle, where she recorded a time of 11:01.37. She continued her dominance with a win in the 100-yard […]

“On this the first anniversary of his death, the Bermuda Police Service are appealing for any witnesses to please come forward to help us solve this crime and bring closure to the family of Mr. Robinson,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Keyoshe Robinson was reported missing at 5:10pm on Wednesday 4th May, 2022. […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is once again appealing for any witnesses or information on the murder of Jahkoby Smith, who was killed in 2017. A police spokesperson said, “At around 7:15pm on Saturday 29th July, 2017, some six [6] years ago Jahkoby Smith was fatally stabbed after he was involved in an altercation that […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] renewed their appeal for information on the murder of Jahcari Francis, who was murdered in 2017. A police spokesperson said, “Wednesday, 19th July 2023, marked six years since the murder of Jahcari Antoni Francis. At the time of his death, Jahcari was 20 years old. “Members of the public will […]

The police have made arrests in connection with the murder of Wilfred Outerbridge Jr, and they also executed a firearms warrant at a location in St George where “two firearms were recovered, along with several rounds of ammunition, a quantity of suspected controlled drugs and an amount of cash.” Warrant Executed, 26-Year-Old Man Arrested A police spokesperson […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Bermuda longtail with soft accents of the Bermuda flag incorporated in the bird’s wings. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To access […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the iconic Bermuda longtail with a ‘flying with pride’ rainbow theme,  with the concept a nod to the statement made by OUTBermuda following the Privy Council’s ruling on marriage. Speaking after the ruling, OUTBermuda Deputy Chair Zakiya Johnson Lord said, “We hold our heads high. Our struggle is […]

On Saturday [May 7] a dedication event was held at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo to present Dr. David Wingate with a portrait, painted by local artist Henry Ward. A spokesperson said,  “The painting features Dr. Wingate assisting a fledging Cahow from its nest, with two Cahows in flight behind him. “The painting was […]

The month of June is internationally recognized as Pride Month, and the latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the iconic Bermuda longtail with a ‘flying with pride’ rainbow theme. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as […]

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] hosted a ceremonial ‘Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy’ event as part of the World Federation of Exchanges’ [WFE] support for World Investor Week. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], a wholly owned subsidiary of Miami International Holdings, Inc., hosted a ceremonial ‘Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy’ […]

A Bermuda-born man has been cleared of planning a terrorist attack in the United Kingdom following a trial held at the Old Bailey, while his cousin, also born in Bermuda, was cleared of failing to disclose a plot to authorities. A BBC story said, “A former chicken shop worker has been cleared of planning a […]

Jahkiel Samuels has been charged in a British court following an incident “where people in a café were reportedly threatened by a man with a gun.” The Nottinghamshire Police website said, “A man has been charged following an incident where people in a café were reportedly threatened by a man with a gun. “Jahkiel Samuels, […]

25-year-old Ali Harbi Ali has been charged  in an English court with the murder of British MP David Amess –  who served as the Chair of the Britain-Bermuda All-Party Parliamentary Group –  according to the UK media. The Guardian’s report said, “Prosecutors have charged a man with the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess and the […]

Robert Brockman – an American billionaire accused of allegedly using trusts and offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes – may not be mentally fit to stand trial after two medical experts reversed their opinions regarding a potential dementia diagnosis, the U.S. media has reported. A report […]

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has agreed to plead guilty and and pay a $50 million fine, and Binance itself also pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $4.3 billion in fines and restitution to the U.S. government. A New York Times story said, “Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, pleaded […]

[Updated with video] Bermuda cyclists Kaden Hopkins and Conor White competed in the elite men’s time-trial at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, today [September 22]. Hopkins, who competes in the road race next weekend, finished 32nd and White 39th in a field of 59 riders. Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel won the race in […]

The Bermuda men’s national volleyball team won two and lost two of their matches at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Senior Men’s Championships in Antigua and Barbuda. Bermuda lost their first match 3-1 to Grenada, beat Sint Eustatius 3-0, lost to Antigua 3-2, and defeated the British Virgin Islands 3-0. Related Stories Video: Antigua & […]

“A 60MW offshore wind farm could generate up to 40% of Bermuda’s electricity,” according to a new study released by Greenrock into Offshore Wind Feasibility. A spokesperson said, “After completing an independent review of work carried out to date a few months ago, Greenrock is pleased to announce the release of an Offshore Wind detailed […]

Bermuda welcomed 20 energy professionals from 12 Caribbean nations for the Caribbean Energy Transition Academy Fellowship Summit. A Government spokesperson said, “This week, Bermuda welcomes 20 energy professionals from 12 Caribbean nations for the week-long Caribbean Energy Transition Academy Fellowship Summit and is proud to have 3 participants representing the Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO]. […]

Greenrock announced the release of the fourth study in our offshore wind feasibility study series – a Wind Speed and Annual Energy Production Analysis. A spokesperson said, “This study was commissioned to understand more accurately how much electricity could be generated by an offshore wind farm in Bermuda. “Key points from the study are as follows: […]

The Irbisio Green Energy Fund is officially launching, aiming “to provide an integrated approach to clean technology infrastructure investing.” A spokesperson said, “Irbisio Green Energy Fund is launching today to provide an integrated approach to clean technology infrastructure investing. With an initial target of $100 million to be deployed in two years, Irbisio will finance […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian gymnast Aria Divine has claimed her second All-Around National Champion title in the Independent Gymnastics Association [IGA] Level 8 National Championships. Divine, 10, began her gymnastics career at the Bermuda Gymnastics Association in St David’s aged four and has lived with her family in Oxford since 2018. She joined Miss […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A team of 13 gymnasts represented the island at the recent Presidential Classic at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The team, accompanied by their coach Dariana Rojas, competed at compulsory and optional levels against more than 4,000 participants worldwide. On the opening day, Alyssa Andrews, competing at […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] When Sydney Mason retired from gymnastics aged 18, she did not expect it to take five years to discover a sport that excited and challenged her as much as her first sporting love. Mason was once the top gymnast on the island, representing Bermuda at the Pan American Games in Toronto […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] has expanded its operation by opening a second training facility called The Loft on Marsh Lane in Devonshire. Anna Balada, the BGA head coach, believes the more centrally located facility will help attract youngsters to the sport who cannot travel as far as Southside, St David’s, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Toby Madeiros made a triumphant return to action after two months out through injury to win the vault at the recent USA Gymnastics Georgia Men’s State Championship. Madeiros, 15, competed in all six events at Level 7 and also finished runner-up in the high bar in the competition at the […]

The police confirmed that there was a shooting this weekend in Smith’s, and “there were no reports anyone was injured.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, Police received reports of gunshots heard in the Church Dale, Devil’s Hole area, Smith’s. “Officers were dispatched to the scene and upon arrival, […]

An 18-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the shooting that injured four people earlier this month, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], can confirm that an eighteen-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a shooting, which left four people in hospital receiving treatment for firearms related injuries. […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] renewed their appeal for information on the murder of Diante Trimm. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues its investigation into the murder of Ms. Diante Trimm. “Ms. Trimm, a mother of five, succumbed to injuries sustained after she was shot whilst inside her South Terrace, Pembroke […]

The police have confirmed the identities of two young men who died following a shooting in Sandys as 18-year-old Razi Garland and 19-year-old Amon Robinson. A spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the identities of two young men who died following a verified firearm incident in the Scaur Hill, Sandys […]

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 […]

[Updated with video] The 213 foot sailing yacht Adix – a triple masted schooner that accommodates 10 passengers and 14 crew – recently paid a visit to Bermuda. A yacht with the same name and that looks like this one, hence appears to be the same one, is notable for once being used to reportedly […]