[Updated] A dead whale washed up in the Devonshire Dock area this morning [Jan 23], with Aquarium staff responding to the area and removing the whale. According to people at the scene, the whale was seen floating close by the dock this morning before it was retrieved from the waters; Aquarium staff then removed the […]

The latest installment in the Bermuda Zoological Society lecture series will see a talk presented by Wayne Ledwell, Co-Director of Tangly Whales Inc., Newfoundland and Labrador, on the topic of “Helping Entangled and Stranded Whales & Sea Turtles.” The lecture will take place on Wednesday, February 13 at 7.00pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm. The […]

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said they are “receiving an increasing number of reports about people entering the water to swim with the whales,” adding that it is “strongly recommended that members of the public do not swim with any whales, no matter how docile they may appear, as they are wild animals and […]

Speaking in advance of the screening of his documentary film “Secret Lives of the Humpbacks” tomorrow, whale researcher Andrew Stevenson said that this has been his best year for identifying individual whales, with well over 200 identified so far. Mr. Stevenson told Bernews, “Despite the inclement weather during the peak whale watching season, this had been […]

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said they have “received reports of reckless boaters and swimmers trying to get close to whales” and added that it is ”strongly recommended that members of the public do not swim with any whales.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] has received reports […]

“March through April is the peak time for spotting humpback whales around Bermuda,” and officials urged the public to follow guidelines, noting that “boaters should not get closer than 100 meters” and the “public is also strongly advised not to swim with whales.” A Government spokesperson said, “March through April is the peak time for […]

A new collaboration between Nonsuch Expeditions, The Centre for Cetacean Research & Conservation, and Cornell University has been launched, focused on the study of whale song. A spokesperson said, “After several years of planning, in the spring of 2022, a new project collaboration between Nonsuch Expeditions, The Centre for Cetacean Research & Conservation, and Cornell […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Whale researcher Andrew Stevenson will screen his two award-winning documentaries, ‘Where the Whales Sing’ and ‘The Secret Lives of the Humpbacks’ at the Speciality Cinema and Grill in Hamilton on Monday [December 4]. It will be the first time both documentaries are screened back-to-back, starting at 6.30 pm, with a 15-minute […]

The WhalesBermuda team has made the first identification of a humpback whale in 2024, with the sighting of a whale that had previously been seen in 2016. Andrew Stevenson said, “Saturday was finally a calm but overcast, chilly winter day. We spent ten hours on the water and found and identified one whale, a whale […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the opening of a new exhibit entitled, ‘Majestic Migrations: A Look into The Humpback Whales of Bermuda’, located in the Ocean Discovery Centre at BUEI. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit entitled, ‘Majestic Migrations: A […]

Alyssa De Silva and her Loughborough Team 5 are headed into the EHC England Hockey Cup Final after they defeated the Guernsey Ladies 1st team in their semi-final. De Silva — who is captain of the team — will lead them into the final on May 6th against Lee Valley. The score in the semi-final […]

The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey League season continues at the PCC Hockey Rink, we take a look at the current stats and standings. The Devils Hole Diablos are the league leaders with 14 points, while the Sinky Bay Sea Turtles are in second with 10 points, and the North Rock Beacons are in third with […]

Bermuda will host the Pan American Field Hockey Challenge at National Sports Center, and a look at the schedule is below. 2024 Women’s Pan American Cup Challenge Schedule Saturday September 21st 1:30 pm Peru vs. Guyana 3:45 pm Paraguay vs. Brazil 6:00 pm Mexico vs. Bermuda Sunday September 22nd 1:30 pm Peru vs. Brazil 3:45 pm Mexico […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kovin Moodley, the Bermuda women’s hockey team coach, is confident his players are ready to execute their game plan and make the most of the home advantage in the Women’s Pan American Challenge. Bermuda get their campaign underway against Paraguay in their first pool match today [September 21] at the National […]

Tournament favourites Mexico won their second game at the Women’s Pan American Challenge at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 23] after defeating Brazil 3-1. Maribel Acosta, Grecia Mendoza and Dariana Cardiel scored for Mexico; meanwhile, Mayara Eiko netted for Brazil. In today’s games, Brazil face Paraguay at 3.45 pm and Bermuda play Guyana at […]

The Mexico women’s national hockey team won their third straight game at the Women’s Pan American Challenge after beating Paraguay 3-1 at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 25]. Dariana Cardiel, Arlette Estrada and Grecia Mendoza scored for Mexico; meanwhile, Abril Sanabria found the net for Paraguay. In tomorrow’s games, Mexico, the pool leaders, play […]

The Bermuda women’s national hockey team face Brazil in a must-win match in the Women’s Pan American Challenge at the National Sports Centre today [September 27]. Coach Kovin Moodley’s side have one point from three games heading into their final round-robin pool game and need to beat Brazil to stand a chance of playing Guyana […]

The Bermuda women’s national hockey team placed fourth in the Women’s Pan American Challenge after a 2-1 defeat to Guyana at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 28]. Coach Kovin Moodley’s side took the lead in the third-place play-off match through Georgia Harris in the 23rd minute. It was Harris’s second goal of the competition. […]

Bermuda Netball Association action resumed this weekend, with matches taking place in all for divisions. Under 11 Division The NPS Hot Steppers Best Attacker was Gabrielle Babon, while the Best Defender was Shavion Tanner and their MVP was Tamirra Richardson. The Phoenix Sparks Best Attacker was Azariah Scott, the Best Defender was Elan Samuels, with […]

The Phoenix Heat defeated the North Village Lady Rams in Bermuda Netball Association Senior League action at Bernard’s Park. Danielle Raynor led the Phoenix Heat with 39 goals, while Ebonie Cox added 6 goals, the best attacker was Dominique Richardson, Kiante Lightbourne was named the best defender, with K’Xiyae Gibbons was named the MVP. Darrika […]

Bermuda Netball Association action resumed at the Bernard’s Park with matches taking place in all for Divisions. Under 11 Division The NPS Hot Steppers Best Attacker was Gabrielle Babon, while the Best Defender was Reegan Lightbourne and their MVP was Sophia Odouri. The Phoenix Sparks Best Attacker was Kenzie McCrary, the Best Defender was Amariss […]

Bermuda Netball Association League action resumed at Bernard’s Park with matches taking place in all four divisions. Under 11 Division The Phoenix Sparks’ Best Attacker was A’Mariss Dyer, while their Best Defender was Lyon Simons and the MVP was Quinn Burgess, while the Dandy Stars Best Attacker was Aalaysia Watson, with Naiah Rayner named the […]

Storm claimed victory over St George’s 37-28 in the Bermuda Netball Association Senior League. Zakiyah Durham, the Storm MVP, delivered an impressive performance, netting 17 points, and Nabiilah Nasir contributed 16. Shenova Edwards, who was named the team’s best attacker, added four points. Debre’ Evans was the team’s best defender. For St George’s, Nikita Trott […]

Sandys Secondary Middle School won the Bermuda School Sports Federation Under 12 Netball tournament at the Bernard Park Netball Courts. The tournament featured first year students in the middle schools as well as the Primary year 7 students from Francis Patton and Purvis Primary. Sandys defeated Primary School Division 1 champions Warwick Academy in a […]

Warwick Academy were crowned the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Primary School Division One Netball champions at the Bernard Park Netball courts. Warwick Academy edged past Northlands Primary 5 – 4 in a very close encounter. Quin Burgess scored four goals to lead Warwick with Francesca Cressall-Haycock scoring the other. Sofia Odouri led Northlands with three […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation will host its annual Netball All Star Games on Friday evening [Jan 19] at the Bermuda College Gymnasium. A spokesperson said, “The best school players from across the island will battle it out for bragging rights starting at 6:00 pm with the Primary school all star match. The middle school […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF] All-Star Netball matches scheduled for tonight [January 19] have been postponed. The BSSF said the matches “have been postponed due to circumstances beyond our control.” They will be rescheduled shortly. Related Stories Northern Ireland Defeat Bermuda In Scotland Netball Championships: Samoa Beat Bermuda New Zealand Defeat Bermuda Netball Team […]

The Bermuda Netball Association’s league season continued at the Bernard’s Park Netball Courts, with matches in all four divisions. In the Under 11 division, Quin Burgess was named the best attacker for the Phoenix Sparks, the best fefender was A’Mariss Dyer, and the MVP was Kenzi McCreary. Savannah Hayward was named the best defender and […]

The Bermuda Netball Association’s league season continued at the Bernard’s Park Netball Courts, with matches in all four divisions. In the Under 11 Division, the NPS Hot Steppers, MVP was Sophia Odouri. Savannah Hayward was named MVP for the Storm, with Dandy Stars, Arianna Parra Delgado MVP. Maliah Steede was the MVP for the North Village […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation will host its annual All Star Netball matches on Friday at the Bermuda College Gymnasium. A spokesperson said, “The best school players from across the island will battle it out for bragging rights starting at 6:00 pm with the Primary school all-star match. The middle school match will get underway […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation hosted the annual All Star Netball matches last night [Feb 2] at the Bermuda College Gymnasium, showcasing the talent of Bermuda’s netball players, with the East winning two of the three matches. Primary School All Stars | East 17 – West 6 The East were runaway winners in the Primary School […]

The Bermuda Netball Season Senior League continued with a double-header at the Bernard’s Park. The Tigers defeated St. George’s 40 – 33 in the Senior Division opener. Best attacker Jahkenya Trott led the Tigers with 28 goals, Jahteure Trott added 8 goals, and Candace Paynter scored 4 times, the best defender was Diarrah Benjamin, and […]

Bermuda Netball Association action resumed with matches taking place in all four divisions. Under 11 Division NPS Hot Steppers best attacker was Reegan Lightbourne, the best defender was Shavion Channer, and the MVP was Kimora Davy, for the Storm the best attacker was Eliana Trott, while the best defender was Savannah Hayward, and the MVP […]

Action in the Bermuda Netball Season Leagues continued with league play in the under 14 division, under 17 Who’s Who Tournament, and the Senior Mix Up Switch Up Tournament all taking place at Bernard’s Park. Under 11 Division The North Village Lady Rams best attacker was Bella Dill, the best defender was Maliah Steede, and […]

The Bermuda Netball Association’s summer league season got underway at Bernard’s Park. Women’s Division Lady Stars 30 St. George’s 22 The Lady Stars defeated St. George’s 30 – 22 in women’s division action, the Lady Stars got 22 goals from MVP and best attacker Julesa Robinson, while Sioma Rudo added 8 goals, and the best […]

The Bermuda Netball Association’s summer league season resumed at the Bernard’s Park. Women’s Division The BPSU Ladies defeated the Lady Stars 24 – 12, the BPSU Ladies got 11 goals from MVP Fredrika Walker, Charlene Bogle added 10 goals, and Stacey O’Brien scored 3 times, their best attacker was Stacey-Ann Brown, while their best defender […]

In Bermuda Netball Association’s summer league continued at Bernard’s Park. Women’s Division The PHC Lady Zebras defeated the Lady Stars 37 – 12. The PHC Lady Zebras were led to victory by Sonja Townsend who scored 29 goals, Tyra Simmons added 8 goals. The best attacker was Debre Evans, while In-Shanae Smith was the best […]

A total of four matches took place at Bernard’s Park as the Bermuda Netball Association’s Summer League continued. Women’s Division The BPSU Ladies defeated the Lady Stars 24 – 16. BPSU Ladies were led to victory by Best Attacker Donnisha Gardner who scored 19 goals, Demiqua Daniels added the other 5 goals, the teams Best […]

Bermuda netball summer league action resumed at Bernard’s Park with action in two divisions. Women’s Division The PHC Ladies edged the Lady Stars 11 – 10, Tyra Simmons led the PHC Ladies to victory with 6 goals, while best defender and MVP Inshanae Smith added 4 goals, and Sonja Townsend scored once, Jordyn Ming was […]

Bermuda netball summer league action resumed at Bernard’s Park with action in two divisions. Women’s Division BPSU Ladies defeated the PHC Ladies 22 – 11, the BPSU Ladies got 19 goals from MVP Charlene Bogle, Donnisha Gardner added the other three goals, and the team’s best attacker was Stacey-Ann Brown, while the best defender was […]

A single Bermuda Netball Association’s co-ed division summer league match took place at Bernard’s Park. The STORM Chasers defeated the Goal Diggers 34 – 17. The STORM Chasers got 17 goals from MVP Amali Powell, Antione Williams added 9 goals, and best attacker Diara Benjamin scored 6 times, the team’s best defender was Quinaceo Hunt. […]

Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club announced the return of the Hot Peppers Netball Team, with registration open as of October 2, 2024, and over 20 players already expressing interest. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club [HPWC or the Club] is thrilled to announce the return of the Hot Peppers Netball Team. Registration was opened on […]

Matches in the Bermuda netball under 11, 14, 18, and senior division took place at the Bernard’s Park. 11 & Under Division The North Village Lady Rams best attacker was Ariah Tucker, the best defender was Violet Leverock, and Jayla Woodley-Herbert was named the MVP. The Storm Lightning named Xela Hall as the best attacker, […]

Matches in the Bermuda netball under 11, 14, 18, and senior division took place at the Bernard’s Park. 11 & Under Division The North Village Rams Best Attacker was Nylah Hardtman, while the Best Defender was Violet Leverock, and Sanaa Hodsoll was named the MVP. The Dandy Stars Best Attacker was A’Nylah Tucker, while the […]

The Storm secured a decisive victory over HPWC in a netball game, with a final score of 78-5. The Storm took an early lead and maintained control throughout the match. Nabilah Nasir led the scoring for the Storm with 37 goals, followed by Rihanna Reddicks with 21 and Zukiyah Durham with 20. Kiarra Francis and […]

A series of matches were held across various age divisions in the Bermuda Netball Association League this weekend. 11 & Under Division Dandy Stars: Serena Frederick earned recognition as the best attacker, while A’Nylah Tucker was named best defender. The entire Dandy Stars team received the MVP award, highlighting their collective effort and talent. Storm […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Valentine’s Day theme, with a pink rose and Bermuda flag themed heart-shaped chocolates. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or […]

The Bermuda National Trust’s [BNT] Plant & Bake Sale is “set to go ahead rain or shine” this Saturday [Feb 11] from 8.30am to noon at BNT headquarters at Waterville on Pomander Road in Paget. “We invite everyone to Waterville this Saturday to choose from a fabulous selection of plants, from bedding annuals to unusual trees […]

[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, March 18th from 8am to 5pm, Atlantic Publishing House will be hosting a Bermuda roses and plant sale with Jamaican coffee to taste. In addition to that, Nana Peggy Burns will have a great collection of Bermuda books on sale. This exciting event will be held at Rosalie Gardens, 35 […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji sporting a Bermudiana headdress, with Bermudiana flowers completing the background. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. […]