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Sandys Defeat Watford In Snooker Opener

The 2023/24 Snooker League Season kicked off with a single match. At the Watford Sports Club, Peter Bromby secured a 1-0 lead for Sandy’s Boat Club by winning the first of two games against Watford’s Keino Zuill with a score of 59-24. Watford’s Kidd Mouchette then evened the score when he defeated Sandy’s Captain, Martin […]




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Latest Bermuda Snooker League Results

The Bermuda Snooker League Season resumed with three games on tap. Sandys Boat Club 4 Spanish Point Boat Club One 2 Alan Smith opened the scoring for Spanish Point when he defeated captain, Martin Siese 64-36. Paul Fedden equalized for Sandys when he got by Chris Dakin 53-8 in the 1st of 2 encounters. Spanish […]




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Island Construction Snooker Cup 1st Round

At the Watford Sports Club, Scott Barnes opened his campaign for Warwick by defeating Watford’s Keino Zuill, 41-34 It was Jacal Washington in his debut for Watford however, who prevailed in the next, defeating Zane Desilva 54-38 Watford built on that momentum when Kidd Mouchette defeated Steven Bremar, 42-34 in the 3rd game. Watford Captain […]




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Snooker: Warwick, Sandys & Watford Sports Win

The Bermuda Snooker League Season resumed with three games on tap. Warwick Workmen’s Club Two 4 Spanish Point Boat Club Two 2 The Warwick Workmen’s Club Two defeated the Spanish Point Boat Club Two 4 – 2. Tyler Moniz gave Spanish Point Boat Club an early lead when he defeated Zane Desilva 64-28. Warwick Workmen’s […]




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Cup Runs Dominate Bermuda Snooker League

Cup runs dominated the latest round of the Bermuda Snooker League. The Island Construction Services Cup semi-final, Bermuda open doubles first round, Bermuda open doubles quarter-finals, and Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup quarter-finals all took center stage. Bermuda Open Doubles First Round Todd Dziak and Nadanja Bailey defeated Keino Zuill and Sherun Zuill 2-1 at the […]




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Warwick Workmen’s II Claim League Title

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, […]




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Queens Club Kings Earns Pool League Title

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 […]




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Jack Harvey Wins 100m Heat In Olympics

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Jack Harvey says he is “happy to be an Olympian” after winning his heat in the men’s 100 metres backstroke at the Aquatics Centre at the Paris Games today [July 28]. Harvey, competing in a group of six, led from start to finish, posting a time of 55.78sec to leave […]




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Heyliger Working As Olympic Swimming Judge

[Written by Stephen Wright] It is not only athletes representing Bermuda at the Olympic Games in Paris, with Margret Heyliger performing duties as a swimming official. Heyliger, the mother of Rebecca Heyliger, who competed in swimming at the 2016 Rio Games, is on the World Aquatics swimming technical committee and a stroke judge in Paris […]




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Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet Day 1 Results

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association season continued with the Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet at the BASA Pool. Scarlett Spurling won the 13-14 girls 100 SC meter freestyle A – final touching the wall in a time of 1:07.09, Isla Cooze, was second in 1:09.55, and McKenna Kyme, finished third clocking a time of 1:12.03. The […]




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Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet Day Two Results

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association season continued with day two of the Kattegat Sharks sprint meet at the BASA Pool. Freya Lau won the 13-14 girls 100 SC meter breaststroke A-final touching the wall in a time of 1:25.43, Scarlett Spurling, was second in 1:26.99, and Isla Cooze, was third in 1:31.73. In the 13-14 […]




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Brian Desmond Wins 50 Yard Backstroke

The Fordham University men’s swimming and diving team opened its 2024-25 season with a dominant victory over Manhattan College at the Col. Francis B. Messmore Aquatic Center. The Rams won nearly every event, securing a 156.5-83.5 win. Brian Desmond contributed to the team’s success, winning the men’s 50-yard backstroke with a time of 24.09. He […]




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Ingham & La Salle Compete Against Hopkins

Caleb Ingham and his La Salle men’s swimming and diving teammates hosted their second straight competition at Kirk Pool, this time competing against the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays. Ingham and his teammates fell by a score of 161 – 126. Ingham swam the anchor leg for the La Salle men’s 400 yard medley relay C […]




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Finn Moseley Helps McKendree Win Two Meets

Finn Moseley and his McKendree University men’s swimming teammates defeated #2 University of Indianapolis and #24 Missouri S&T in tri-conference showdown. McKendree University defeated the University of Indianapolis 154 – 142, and Missouri S&T 239 – 49. Moseley finished 11th competing in his only event, clocking a time of 47.86 during the men’s 100 yard […]




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Jack Harvey Finishes 2nd In 200M Backstroke

Jack Harvey and his Penn State men’s swimming and diving teammates welcomed the Pittsburgh Panthers for their home opener, with the visitors concluding the first day of competition with a 91 – 76 lead over Penn State. Harvey finished second in the men’s 200 yard backstroke touching the wall in a time of 1:46.33, and […]




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Jack Harvey & Penn State Defeat Pittsburgh

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 […]




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Witness Appeal: Murder Of Keyoshe Robinson

“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. […]




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Investigation Continues Into Murder Of Patrick Dill  

Today marks the seventh anniversary of the murder of Patrick Dill — who was fatally shot in Pembroke in 2016 — and the police are renewing their appeal for anyone with any information to please come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Today is the seventh year anniversary of the murder of Patrick Dill. Mr. Dill […]




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Witness Appeal: 2017 Murder Of Jahkoby Smith

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 […]




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Male Dies After Shooting In Warwick

[Updated: The police confirm the shooting victim has died] There was a shooting in Warwick this evening [Nov 21] and the police have confirmed that a male was shot and was transported to KEMH “for treatment for his injuries which are considered life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21st, […]




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Video: Police Identify Victim As Steve Parkes

The Bermuda Police Service identified the victim of Monday’s fatal shooting in the Mary Victoria Road area of Devonshire as 53-year-old Steve Parkes. The police said they do not believe Mr Parkes “was specifically targeted” and they “do believe that it was a situation of maybe the wrong place at the wrong time.” The police […]




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Wallpaper Wednesday: Pink Longtail With Flag

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 […]




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Specialized Antennas Track Birds In Bermuda

A cluster of antennas located on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound are helping BAMZ to track the movements of migratory birds. A spokesperson said, “An inconspicuous cluster of antennas mounted atop an old utility pole on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound is gathering remarkable bird conservation data. “It was erected in August 2019 when BAMZ […]




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Cahow Season On Track To Break More Records

The Cahow recovery program is moving into high gear, with the number of breeding pairs increasing from last year’s record of 143 to 156 this year. “In the Nonsuch Island A and B colonies alone, from which an incredible 102 chicks have fledged since the first chick to hatch on Nonsuch Island in over 300 […]




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Video: Year’s First Cahow Chick Hatches

The first of this year’s Cahow chicks hatched on February 27, with the event seen live on CahowCam 1. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s pioneering Cahow Recovery Program is excited to announce that on February 27th at 1.57am, CahowCam 1 captured the successful hatching of the first of this year’s Cahow chicks. “Seen attended to by […]




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Endangered Species Skinks & Cahows Interact

As the world marks ‘Endangered Species Day,’ Nonsuch Expeditions is highlighting two of Bermuda’s IUCN Red Listed species — the cahow and skink — noting that the two critically endangered species are interacting on Nonsuch Island where they can “thrive without the threat of introduced predators.” Senior Terrestrial Conservation Officer Jeremy Madeiros, head of the […]




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Video: BAMZ Welcomes New Flamingo Chick

The island has a new resident, namely a new flamingo chick, who is almost two weeks old now, having hatched on July 3rd. The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] recently posted a video on their social media showing the new resident. Related Stories Osprey Dies After Being Found In St George’s Photo: Osprey & Its Prey […]




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Fiona Reportedly Takes Longtails To Nova Scotia

Three Bermuda longtails “are believed to have been brought to Nova Scotia after being caught in the hurricane winds” as Hurricane Fiona made its way to the Canadian province. The CBC website said, “Three Bermuda longtails are believed to have been brought to Nova Scotia after being caught in the hurricane winds. None of them […]




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Video: Bermuda Petrel Welcomes Latest Chick

The Bermuda Petrel welcomed his latest chick to the world, with the event seen live on a stream from Nonsuch Island. J-P Rouja, Nonsuch Expeditions Founder said, “In the early hours of March 10th 2023, in the midst of a cold snap with sporadic hail throughout the night, the male Bermuda Petrel in Burrow #832, […]




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Skyport Introduces Wildlife Control Measure

Skyport has introduced an “advanced wildlife control measure” at the airport which “aims to mitigate bird-related safety hazards during critical flight operations such as landing and take-off.” A spokesperson said, “Skyport Facilities and Asset Management is delighted to announce the introduction of an advanced wildlife control measure designed to enhance the Wildlife Management Program at […]




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Backyard Birds Commemorative Stamp Issue

The Philatelic Bureau of the Bermuda Post Office will be releasing a new commemorative stamp issue, “Backyard Birds” on Thursday, September 21, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, nine songbird species live in backyards across the Bermuda archipelago. Of these, seven were introduced by humans, while two species are indigenous to Bermuda, their North American […]




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BUEI Talks: ‘A Big Year For Birds In Bermuda’

In collaboration with the Bermuda Audubon Society, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host the BUEI Talk: ‘2023: A Big Year for Birds in Bermuda’ presented by Dr. Miguel Mejias on Thursday, February 8th at 7:30pm at the Tradewinds Auditorium A spokesperson said, “During his informative talk, Dr. Mejias will present his favourite birding highlights […]




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Record-Breaking 2024 Nesting Season

In collaboration with Nonsuch Expeditions, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] said they are :delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the 2024 nesting season for the Bermuda Petrel, also known as the Cahow.” “Although we fell just short of the 2021 record of 78 fledged chicks, with 76 this year throughout the […]




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints From March 25 – 28

According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, March 25th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On […]




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On April 29

According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, April 29th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On […]




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BPS: 538 Traffic Tickets In Last Two Weeks

The police issued “538 tickets for various traffic offences during the last two weeks,” and “over 1000 vehicles were stopped during Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint exercises this past weekend.” A police spokesperson said, “With Operation Vega remaining in place, 538 tickets were issued for various traffic offences during the last two weeks. That’s up from 353 […]




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Road Checkpoints Over Bermuda Day Holiday

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the Bermuda Day holiday — from Thursday, May 26th to Sunday, May 29th — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] For […]




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On June 17

According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, June 17th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On June […]




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Sept 2

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, September 2nd, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match Road Sobriety Checkpoints […]




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting This Evening

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting this evening [Sept 2]. A police spokesperson said, “This Labour Day holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints in 7 parishes [Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick & Southampton] starting this evening, Friday 2nd September […]




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Eight Arrested For DUI Over Holiday Weekend

Eight people were arrested for DUI offences over the Labour Day holiday weekend, with the highest breathalyzer reading more than twice the legal limit. The police posted online, saying: “There were eight persons arrested for DUI offences over the Labour Day holiday weekend.” The police added, “The highest breathalyzer reading was 197mg of alcohol in 100ml […]




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Oct 20

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday, October 20th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 8] Notice follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup […]




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Nov 24

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday, November 24th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 9] Notice follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup […]




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Start On Thursday

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday [Nov 24]. A police spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised that the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints in 7 parishes [Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick & Southampton] starting this Thursday evening, 24th November through […]




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1,135 Motorists Engaged During Checkpoints

“A total of 1,135 motorists were engaged by police officers during the most recent road sobriety checkpoints, which took place at various locations around the island from Thursday, 24th November through Sunday, 27th November 2022,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Of that total, 14 motorists were referred for secondary assessment. Six of the […]




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints On New Year’s

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the New Year’s Eve holiday — from Thursday, December 29 2022 to Sunday, 1 January 2023 — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road […]




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Susan Jackson Urges Safety Over Holiday

Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson reminded the motoring public “to be responsible and not drink and drive.” Ms Jackson said, “With holiday and end of year parties in full swing, and merriment at every turn, I urge the motoring public to be responsible and not drink and drive. “This time of year, friends are generous […]




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Feb 23

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday, February 23rd, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match Road […]




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Start On Thursday

The police  will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting this Thursday evening [Feb 23]. A police spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised that the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints in 7 parishes [Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick & Southampton] starting this Thursday evening, 23rd February through Sunday, 26th […]




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11 Impaired Driving Arrests During Checkpoints

Eleven motorists “failed the alco-analyser test at Hamilton Police Station and were arrested for an impaired driving offence” during checkpoints held from February 23 to February 26. Acting Superintendent Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division said, “As advertised, road side sobriety testing was enforced between last week Thursday, 23rd February 2023 and Sunday, 26th February 2023 […]