Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is is reminding the public that the risk of stroke can be reduced with physical activity. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Emergency Department sees an average of five people every week who are experiencing a stroke. That’s over 200 people every year.” Dr Srinath Meadipudi, BHB Primary Stroke Centre Director, […]

[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] World Stroke Day 2024 is an important opportunity to spread a message of hope and support for survivors in our community. Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, and its impact can be devastating for individuals and their families. However, it’s crucial to emphasize that there […]

The Bermuda Diabetes Association, together with local partners, will introduce the Blue Circle Walk on October 28, a self-guided route in Hamilton designed to promote healthier lifestyles. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Diabetes Association with the support of the Corporation of Hamilton and many Hamilton businesses are launching a self guided walking route around the […]

The Evolution Healing Centre hosted a drop-in event on Friday [Oct 25] to mark the upcoming World Stroke Day on October 29. A spokesperson said, “The Evolution Healing Centre recently hosted a drop-in event on Friday, engaging the community in discussing stroke awareness and ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Led by senior physiotherapists, Dr. Kimberley Watkins and […]

The Bermuda Health Council is “expanding its engagement with the community as part of a commitment to support solutions for better population health.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Health Council believes that the health system should be shaped by the lived experiences of those who rely on the system every day. While data from studies […]

“The Steps to a Well Bermuda survey is crucial for us to better understand and improve the health of our community, and we need those who have been selected to participate to please do so,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “In partnership with the Pan American Health Organization, this survey will give us a […]

The Department of Energy is inviting the public to complete online survey about solar energy. The Government posted the graphic below online, saying, “The Department of Energy invites you to complete a short 5 – 10 minute online survey. As we work to find ways to increase the public’s access to energy independence, your survey responses […]

Bermuda College Technical Education Instructor Joseph Weeks has been awarded a National Energy Global Award by the international group, Energy Globe Foundation. The award comes as a result of his work and leadership on the College’s solar-powered Aquaponics Greenhouse Project, launched nearly three years ago. The project was among more than 2,500 projects from 180 […]

A workshop to teach professionals about design and installation methods to implement energy efficiency, solar panels and battery technology in Bermuda is being planned for members of The Institute of Bermuda Architects [IBA], Construction Association of Bermuda [CAOB] and Bermuda Association of Professional Engineers [BAPE]. A BE Solar spokesperson said, “This is the third workshop […]

Last night’s lightning storm appears to have damaged the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Southampton, with the Church’s roof sustaining damage overnight. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service are presently on scene assessing the situation. Dr. Sydney Gibbons, the Church’s Pastor, confirmed that is no internal damage to the church and added that they are looking […]

[Updated] Friday’s sitting of the House of Assembly saw a number of unusual “what if” questions posed, including queries pertaining to being kicked out of a church for stealing while committing adultery, being beaten up after sleeping with a neighbour’s wife and buying marijuana. This exchange followed a motion brought by Independent MP Terry Lister […]

A 31-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [Aug 4] where admitted running naked across a beach in Sandys parish during the first day of Cup Match, with the Court hearing this happened after he lost a bet, and that alcohol was involved. Thomas Moroney pleaded guilty to the offence, which occurred on Somerset Long Bay […]

Police are appealing for assistance in locating a female who, in what was apparently an intoxicated state, walked away from a taxi driver in the early hours of Saturday morning. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to an incident that took place at 1am on Saturday February 14th on Harbour Road in the area of […]

“Honk if this morning’s ignorance got you vexed,” is the latest sign to grace East Broadway, with the sign visible on the road this evening, following after this morning’s protest which saw at least one protester holding a sign saying “honk if you support us.” The sign on East Broadway follows after the protest this […]

A one-man protest took place outside of North Rock Restaurant on South Road this afternoon [March 2] with the protest, which resulted in the police being called, centered around some form of issue alleged to involve pay stubs. The protester, who identified himself as Carlos Swan, told Bernews, “My boss wants to call the police […]

[Updated] Reza Baluchi — who was rescued by the Coast Guard in 2014 while attempting to travel 1,000 miles to Bermuda in a bubble — is attempting to travel to Bermuda again today, according to a story by the Sun Sentinel. He set off from Florida, but was “pushed back to shore by the wind” […]

A snake sighted in Sandys — which is believed to be a non-venomous Pueblan milk snake — was “humanely euthanized,” the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has confirmed, adding that the “introduction of snakes to the island’s natural environment could potentially be extremely harmful.” A spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources […]

The Corporation of Hamilton said they will be correcting the “Kerp Clear” road marking located on Front Street, and explained that what happened was an “oversight” as the “worker only had one ‘E’ stencil so he used the ‘R’ as a place-marker when laying out the word with the intent to re-use the ‘E’ after […]

A truck has apparently become stuck on top of the speed bump in Flatts today [Nov 30], with the vehicle seen sitting stationary on the speed bump since late this morning. The driver was seen out of the vehicle helping to direct traffic around the truck, which at our last check today was still ‘stuck’ […]

The St. George’s Club Hotel will support a United Kingdom charity golf tournament organized by Rosemary Lockwood, the Lady Captain of Wollaton Park Golf Club in England. A spokesperson said, “The St. George’s Club Hotel has agreed to support a UK charity golf tournament being organized by a long-time Bermuda visitor Rosemary Lockwood, Lady Captain […]

Tickets for the 2024 Butterfield Bermuda Championship are now available for purchase through the official tournament website with early-bird discounts available until 1 November. A spokesperson said, “Daily general admission tickets can be purchased online for just $35 per day. These tickets provide access to an even better family zone, the Coca Cola Fan Oasis, and, […]

Two of Bermuda’s golf courses – Mid Ocean Club and Port Royal Golf Course – have been ranked among the top in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central American region. A spokesperson said, “Two of Bermuda golf courses are rated among the top golf courses in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central American region. For a 20 […]

The Bermuda Golf Links Society is “forging relationships that build on the love for the game of golf around the world.” A spokesperson said, “Two years ago we set about building a bridge between the United Kingdom and Bermuda through our golfing relationships. It’s not a speedy process and it takes belief and work – […]

Day one of the 2024 Johnnie Walker Golf Classic is in the books, with Zane DeSilva, Will Hardrell, Nicholas Jones, and Camiko Smith all Division Leaders. Smith and Jones are the current leaders of the professional division after opening rounds of 2-under par 68’s. Hardrell is the open division leader after shooting an even par […]

The final day of the 2024 Johnnie Walker Golf Classic was held this weekend at the Ocean View Golf Course, with Zane DeSilva, Damian Palanyandi, and Camiko Smith all crowned division champions. Smith claimed victory in the professional division after his second round of 4-under par 66, to finish at 6-under par. Nicholas Jones was […]

For the past three years Kim Swan, Junior Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport has served as Chairman of the Bermuda Government Golf Courses [Port Royal & Ocean View] until September 4th, 2024. “The former PGA European Tour member had been on medical leave since July 11th and Deputy Chairman Vincent Hollinsid presided over the […]

The Caribbean Golf Association Four-Ball Championships continued at the Plantation Golf Course in Trinidad & Tobago. In the mid-amateur men’s division, Bermuda pair Eric West and Jonathan James opened up a 7 stroke lead after their second round with an overall score of 4-under par. The pair shot 3-under par on the day. Mark Ray […]

The Black Shark$ were crowned the Bermuda Bowl Xlll Champions as the Bermuda Flag Football Summer League season came to an end. The Black Shark$ defeated the Killa Squad 35 – 21. The Player of the Game and Bermuda Bowl XIII MVP for Black Shark$ was Zakee Govia with 1 passing touchdown 3 receiving touchdowns […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with a double-header that produced 143 points in the day. In the opener the Rhinos scored early and often defeating the Ravens 58 – 22. The Player of the Game for Rhinos was Reid Henderson with 7 passing touchdowns and […]

The Bermuda Flag football Winter League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with yet another double-header that produced 131 points in the day. In the opener, the Chargers defeated the Ravens 46 – 12, while the Seahawks won the second game of the day defeating the Rhinos 41 – 32. Related Stories […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season continued at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field. In the lone game, the Ravens defeated the Seahawks 53 – 37, the Player of the Game for Ravens was Kenton Swan with 3 passing touchdowns and 2 Sacks, while the Player of the Game for Seahawks was Seward Smith […]

The lone Bermuda Flag Football Match at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field came down to the final play as the Rhinos edged the Seahawks 44 – 42. The Player of the Game for Rhinos was Daniel Woods with 5 touchdown passes and 1 rushing touchdown, while the Player of the Game for Seahawks was […]

A lone Bermuda flag football match took place at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field, with 84 points in total scored. The Seahawks defeated the Ravens 48 – 36, the player of the game for Seahawks was Seward Smith with 6 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown, while the player of the game for Ravens […]

The Chargers and Seahawks advanced to the Bermuda Flag Football Bermuda Bowl XlV Championship game following wins in the semi-finals at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field. The Seahawks won the opening game of the day 37 – 6 over the Rhinos, the Player of the Game for Seahawks was Seward Smith with 2 passing […]

The Coors Light Bermuda Flag Football Championships took place at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field, with the Seahawks crowned the Champions. The Seahawks defeated the Chargers 37 – 25, the game MVP was Seward Smith from the Seahawks with 5 passing touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Related Stories Chargers Defeat The Seahawks […]

The Bermuda Flag Football’s Coors Light Flag Football League continued at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field, with 55 points put on the board. In the lone match of the day, the Chargers went down 36 – 19 to the Seahawks. The Player of the Game for Chargers was Ryan Rabain throwing for 3 touchdowns, […]

A Bermuda Flag Football League double-header took place at the T. N. Tatem Middle School Field with 165 points put on the board. In the opener, the Seahawks shut out the Ravens 69 – 0, the player of the game for Seahawks was Che Murray with 4 receiving touchdowns and 1 sack. The Chargers picked […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Season continued with the Seahawks falling 30 – 25 to the Chargers at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. The Player of the Game for Seahawks was Seward Smith with 5 passing touchdowns, while the Player of the Game for Chargers was Zakee Govia with 1 receiving touchdown and 2 rushing […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. The Ravens went down 42 – 26 to the Seahawks. The player of the game for the Ravens was Daniel Woods with 2 passing touchdowns, 2 receiving touchdowns, and 1 rushing touchdown, while the player of the game for the Seahawks was […]

The latest round of Bermuda Flag Football action at the TN Tatem School Field saw the Seahawks fall 41 – 31 to the Chargers. Seward Smith, with an impressive performance of 5 touchdown passes, was named the Player of the Game for the Seahawks. Patrick Doyle, showcasing his skills with 2 passing touchdowns and 2 […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders kept alive their hopes of reaching the AFC playoffs after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 20-14 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium yesterday [December 25]. The victory further stakes Pierce’s claim to the permanent job in Las Vegas. Pierce – the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows – was promoted from […]

Firefighters extinguished a fire in a building in Pembroke last night. A spokesperson said, “On March 12, 2022 at 9:51pm, Bermuda and Fire Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of a structural fire at Uppington Crescent, Pembroke. “Fire appliances from the Hamilton and Clearwater Stations responded with a total of eight firefighters. On arrival at the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will face an experienced Thai opponent in a professional Muay Thai fight at the JF Boxing Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, tomorrow [March 5]. Kerr is two months into a six-month immersive Muay Thai experience in Thailand, training at respected gyms, fighting on local shows, and embracing the culture. The […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr has described his first professional Muay Thai win as a “special moment” after defeating his more experienced opponent on points in a televised contest at the JF Boxing Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand. Kerr has spent the past two months training in Thailand and Vietnam, honing his craft at local […]

On International Women’s Day, the Bermuda Karate Federation [BKF] honored Talia Iris, noting that she is “Bermuda’s most decorated female karate athlete.” A spokesperson said, “Today, on International Women’s Day, the Bermuda Karate Federation [BKF] proudly celebrates Talia Iris, Bermuda’s most decorated female karate athlete. With over 30 years of dedicated training and competition both […]

The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash celebrated Bermuda’s taekwondo community’s prowess while marking the dojo’s 22nd anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash, hosted by Champion Taekwondo Dojang in collaboration with Shotocup, captivated audiences and showcased the thrilling athleticism of Bermuda’s taekwondo community. This year’s event was particularly special as it also […]

The Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do held a kite-making event, resulting in 15 kites crafted and a competition held. A spokesperson said, “The Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do recently held a kite-making evening. Our aim was to teach the younger generation how to make a traditional Bermuda kite as it is a tradition we must keep alive. “The Independent […]

Veteran martial artist Kristina Ingham has been promoted to 9th Dan Black Belt and awarded the prestigious title of Hanshi by the World Headmasters Sokeship Council. A spokesperson said, “The martial arts community of Bermuda is celebrating a historic achievement as Kristina Ingham has been promoted to 9th Dan Black Belt and awarded the prestigious […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will return to the ring for his second professional Muay Thai fight today [May 30] against an experienced Thai opponent at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium in Chang Mai, northern Thailand. Kerr, who has spent several months training in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, made his pro debut in March, […]

[Updated with video + Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Muay Thai fighter Tyler Kerr claimed his second victory in the professional ranks after defeating Kabendam Torkamdee at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium in northern Thailand on Thursday [May 30]. Kerr stopped his more experienced opponent with a knee to the body in the third round […]