The Early Childhood Foundation of Bermuda is hosting a “Celebrating Early Childhood” event on November 10th at CedarBridge Academy. A spokesperson said, “The Early Childhood Foundation of Bermuda is hosting a celebratory event focusing on Early Childhood Education. The Celebrating Early Childhood event will be held on Sunday 10th November 2024 at the Kalmar Richards […]

[Written by Anya Thompson] At Cedarbridge Academy, some students shine not just in academics but also in practical, hands-on fields. Terry Charlemagne, a dedicated student with a passion for mechanics, is one of them. From turbocharged car projects to mastering vehicle operation, Terry has cultivated a distinctive skill set that distinguishes him from his peers. […]

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning Foundation has appointed Tricia Lines Hill to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “With deep Bermuda roots and a passion for supporting education and community growth, Mrs. Lines Hill brings a wealth of knowledge in global marketing, corporate communications, and business development. “Mrs. Lines Hill holds a BA in […]

The Bermuda Union of Teachers said they are “dismayed by the Department of Education’s haste to enact sanctions against teachers in the Bermuda Public School System.” A spokesperson said, “Recent comments in the press about efforts to accelerate the formation of a Transformation Team for the School for Exceptionalities, with the goal of better serving […]

Bermudian Adam Hall has featured for his new team, the Biloxi Shuckers, in their last two matches against the Tennessee Smokies at Keesler Federal Park. Hall, who was promoted to the Shuckers from the Rookie-level ACL Brewers on Thursday [June 13], went 1 for 3 from the plate and scored a run in the bottom […]

Bermudian Adam Hall continued his promising start for the Biloxi Shuckers after helping them to a 10-2 win over the Tennessee Smokies at Keesler Federal Park on Saturday [June 15]. Hall, who was promoted to the Shuckers from the Rookie-level ACL Brewers last week, went three for five at the plate, recording his first three-hit […]

Bermudian goalkeeper Coleridge Fubler kept a clean sheet in Binfield’s 2-0 win at home to South Park in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One today [November 2]. Fellow Bermudians Reese Jones and Razhir Smith-Jones also started the match for the Berkshire outfit; meanwhile, Riley Robinson and Malachi Henry came on as second-half […]

Andrew Armstrong has been named the Rookie of the Week by the Atlantic 10 Conference. The announcement from his University said, “The Atlantic 10 Conference announced their weekly men’s soccer awards and recognized University of Dayton freshman Andrew Armstrong as A-10 Rookie of the Week. “Armstrong scored a pair of goals for the second straight game […]

After his highly impressive season, Bermuda’s Joshua Joseph has been named the North Atlantic Conference [NAC] men’s soccer player of the year. The organization said, “Thomas College senior forward Joshua Joseph has been named the NAC men’s soccer player of the year for the second consecutive season after tallying 17 goals and 13 assists for […]

Bermudian footballer Andrew Armstrong scored the winner in the University of Dayton’s 1-0 win at home to Davidson College in the Atlantic 10 Men’s Championship quarter-finals on Friday [November 8]. Freshman Armstrong headed home from a corner in the 87th minute for his eighth goal of the season. Dayton will face Fordham University at home […]

The North Village Rams secured the Under-15 Leonard DeRosa Holder Cup championship with a decisive 4-1 victory over the PHC Zebras. Amir Brangman-Johnson opened the scoring for the Rams in the 11th minute, followed by a goal from Jason Dixon DeSilva four minutes later. Kruz Iris narrowed the deficit for the Zebras in the 22nd […]

Hamilton Parish claimed a 2-1 victory over the Paget Lions in the Dudley Eve Trophy final at Wellington Oval on Sunday. Jordan Outerbridge gave Hamilton Parish the lead in the 19th minute, but Paget Lions equalized four minutes later through Diaje Hart. Macquille Walker scored the winning goal for Hamilton Parish in the 82nd minute. […]

Arnezha Astwood and the University of Omaha men’s soccer team concluded their 2024 campaign with a hard-fought 2 – 1 loss to the fourth-ranked Denver Pioneers on Senior Day at Caniglia Field. Prior to the match, the University of Omaha recognized twelve graduating seniors, including Astwood, for their contributions to the program. Astwood, a defender, […]

Chare Smith and his Uphill Castle Cricket Club teammates defeated Long Sutton Cricket Club Southampton by 4 wickets. Long Sutton won the toss and elected to bat, they were bowled all out for 211, Joseph Martins was the top scorer with 80, while Ashley Allen was the pick of the Uphill Castle bowlers with figures […]

Somerset Cricket Club, Western Stars, Willow Cuts CC, Southampton Rangers and Flatt’s Victoria all recorded victories in the Athene T20 League action. Athene T20 League – Premier Division Somerset Cricket Club Win by 8 Wickets: Cleveland County 147/7 Somerset Cricket Club 150/2 At the White Hill Field, the Somerset Cricket Club defeated Cleveland County by 8 […]

Kamau Leverock and his Gujarat Greats team-mates will start their Legends League Cricket [LLC] campaign against the Ultimate Hyderabad in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, on September 22. The Greats will face the Southern Super Stars on September 23, 24 and 26. Leverock was drafted by the Gujarat franchise at the LLC auction last month. He went […]

Kamau Leverock’s Gujarat Greats won their opening match in the Legends League Cricket 2024 at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Leverock was a reserve. Toyam Hyderabad batted first and would score 172/7 in their allotted 20 overs, Suresh Raina was the top scorer with 44, while Liam Plunkett was the pick of the Gujarat Greats bowlers […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club as the 2024 BCB – Athene Twenty20 premier division league champions, and the St. David’s Cricket Club as the 2024 BCB – Athene Twenty20 first division league champions. Related Stories Bermuda Cricket Board Holds Prize Presentation BCB Announces Weekly Award Winners Leverock’s Gujarat Greats Win Legends […]

Kamau Leverock and his Gujarat Giants faced off against the Southern Super Stars in a high-stakes match during the Legends League Cricket in India. Leverock was included in the team for their second match of the tournament. Southern Super Stars Inning ..04 [09] Parthiv Patel c Morne van Wyk b Liam Plunkett ..22 [27] Martin […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has announced the Athene T20 Senior Men’s Premier and First Division Leagues weekly award winners. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is pleased to announce the full list of weekly Most Runs and Most Wickets winners during the recently concluded Athene T20 Senior Men’s Premier and First Division Leagues of 2024. […]

Kamau Leverock’s Gujarat Greats went down by 5 wickets to the Manipal Tigers. Leverock was replaced by West Indies legend Chris Gayle who was making his first appearance in the 2024 tournament. Gujarat Greats batted first and were bowled out for 131, Mohammad Kaif was the top scorer with 34, Praveen Gupta was the pick […]

Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock played for Gujarat Greats in the Legends League Cricket [LLC] against India Capitals at the Molana Azad Stadium in Jammu today [Oct 7]. The Capitals, who won by four wickets, restricted the Greats to 134 runs for the loss of six wickets from their 20 overs. Leverock was due to bat […]

Derrick Brangman, the St David’s captain, won five awards at the Bermuda Cricket Board’s annual prize presentation at Gosling’s Wine Cellar at the weekend. The slow left-arm bowler claimed the MVP and most wickets [33] in the 50 Overs Premier Division. He was also named MVP in the Athene T20 First Division, picking up awards […]

Two police officers have been charged with “serious sexual assault and perverting the course of justice” and have been suspended from duty. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that two serving officers have been charged with serious sexual assault and perverting the course of justice. “These officers have not been found guilty […]

A 66-year-old man was “arrested in connection with the investigation into a historical sexual assault matter,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 66-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the investigation into a historical sexual assault matter. “It would be inappropriate to provide any […]

Police Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge of the Crime Division, today [Sept 26] announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the recent sexual assault, with a 37-year-old male taken into custody. Image of the suspect provided by the police: Detective Superintendent Pedro said, “What we have learned so far however, […]

A 38-year-old man was charged today [April 21] in Magistrates Court with serious sexual assault in connection with an incident which took place in September in the Fairylands, Pembroke area. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, was granted bail with a number of conditions attached. He was ordered to […]

In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Women of the One Bermuda Alliance [WOBA] met this month to “discuss critical issues relating to families, women, and children as well as to identify ways to highlight and support the work of three essential charities in Bermuda.” Nicky Gurret, Chair of […]

The police responded to an “aggravated burglary” at a Smiths parish residence today [Oct 19] where the occupants “reported that they were held at knifepoint,” and a “sexual assault is alleged to have taken place,” and the police have “declared this a critical incident.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after noon today, Tuesday 19th October, 2021, […]

A 36-year-old suspect has been arrested in relation to the aggravated burglary and sexual assault at a Smiths Parish residence yesterday [Oct 19], the police have confirmed, adding that the investigation continues and anyone with any information should contact them. A police spokesperson said, “A 36-year-old suspect has been arrested in relation to the aggravated […]

A  20-year-old man was arrested in connection with the aggravated burglary and sexual assault in Smiths on October 19th, marking the second arrest in connection with the matter. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], would like to thank the public for their continued assistance with the investigation into the aggravated burglary/sexual assault which […]

Ronald Kirkland Simmons, 39, was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment for sexual assault. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Nicholas Pedro said, “The Bermuda Police Service welcomes the sentence in the Supreme Court today [Tuesday, 4th October 2022], in a case where a man seriously sexually assaulted a woman in Pembroke on 20th September, 2020. “The […]

The Sexual Assault Response Team [SART] reminded the public about a number of safety tips, noting they ”want to ensure that your seasonal celebrations during this time, and throughout the year are as safe as possible.” A spokesperson said, “This time of year, the holidays are a time for families, anticipated fun, laughter, and friends. Many […]

Locksley Cummings was sentenced to 35 years in prison for multiple counts of sexual exploitation, with the police commending his young victims for their  ”courage in coming forward to bring this situation to the attention of the police.” Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police [Crime] Sean Field-Lament said, “The Bermuda Police Service notes the historic sentence handed […]

The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC], in partnership with SCARS and the Centre Against Abuse [CAA] launched a new community support group for women – SASS – Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group. A spokesperson said, “As we close Sexual Assault Awareness month, which is observed annually during the month of April, The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC], […]

Westend Properties said they would like to clarify points about the Fairmont Southampton redevelopment; noting that there are two parts to the redevelopment, one is the renovation of the hotel and beach club and the other is the construction of the new tourism and residential units. A spokesperson said, “Westend Properties would like to clarify […]

Rego Sotheby’s International Realty is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, having been founded by Benjamin “Benny” Rego Sr. in 1949 as Rego Agency with four employees and agents. A spokesperson said, “2024 marks Rego Sotheby’s International Realty’s 75th Anniversary. As Bermuda’s longest serving real estate company, Rego Sotheby’s International Realty leadership looks back at the company’s […]

Starting on April 1, the Government will expanding Phase 2 of the Mortgage Guarantee Programme to “include employees of Government quangos and part-time Regiment soldiers who will now also be eligible to transfer their mortgages into this programme,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget, The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement said, “In […]

Premier David Burt announced the issuance of a $25 million government guarantee for the completion of the development of the Bermudiana Beach Resort. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Premier Burt said, “Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Section 2 AA [3] of the Government Loans Act 1978, I rise to inform this Honourable House of the […]

Coldwell Banker Bermuda Vacations Rentals announced the acquisition of BermudaRentals.com, saying “this strategic acquisition significantly increases the company’s portfolio, offering an even broader range of properties to meet diverse traveler needs.” “As the team leader for the Vacation & Short-Term Rentals at Coldwell Banker Bermuda, I am thrilled to share that we have recently acquired BermudaRentals.com […]

[Opinion column written by MP Anthony Richardson] The recent change, empowering Bermudians to acquire their first homes, is another important step in the PLP’s effort to make homeownership more accessible. This amendment to pension rules, coupled with the government’s Mortgage Guarantee Programme, demonstrates the Progressive Labour Party’s commitment to creating a nation of owners by […]

Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ] has been declared a Marine Mammal Sanctuary with particular emphasis on the endangered humpback whale, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean said this afternoon [Sept 21]. Minister Bean said: “The area of the new Bermuda Marine Mammal Sanctuary will be more than 170,000 square nautical miles, approximately […]

From January – April of this year, 101 individual whales were identified in Bermuda’s waters, with the markings on their flukes serving to identify the majestic creatures as they pass through for their annual migration. Humpback whales can be permanently identified by their unique black-and-white patterns on the ventral [bottom] side of their fluke [tail]. 101 […]

Masterworks is getting set to host an exhibition titled “Dancing Whales in Bermuda” from March 27 through April 15, with the exhibition coinciding with the island’s local whale season. The exhibit — featuring black & white underwater photography by Andrew Stevenson — will open at 5.30pm tomorrow evening [March 27], and run through to April […]

[Updated] Bermuda’s Andrew Stevenson was recently honoured by the Prince of Wales’ Commonwealth Environmental Photography Awards ‘Out of the Blue’ competition, with his photo of a humpback whale off the coast of Bermuda winning an award for ‘Highly Commended – Most Publicly Liked Entry.’ Mr. Stevenson’s entry was submitted in the Over 18s age group, […]

Calling it a “once in a lifetime encounter,” Weldon Wade posted video footage showing sharks feeding on dead 30-35 foot sperm whale floating off Bermuda, with the video also showing Marine Biologist Choy Aming on top of the whale capturing GoPro footage from a very unique perspective. In an Instagram post, Weldon Wade said, “Here […]

Whale researcher Andrew Stevenson has started work on a follow-up to his acclaimed documentary ‘Where the Whales Sing’ – which for the first time will include unique aerial footage. Mr Stevenson also believes that he now has one of the largest databases in the world held by just one person from which he can make […]

The announcement of the approval of five requests from companies to conduct seismic tests in the Atlantic Ocean could harm thousands of dolphins and whales, according to various international media reports. A story in the Los Angeles Times says, “The Trump administration is preparing to take an important step toward future oil and natural gas […]

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 […]

Bermuda Field Hockey Federation action at the National Sports Center saw the match between the Swizzles, and Dark & Stormies end in a 2 – 2 draw. The Swizzles took the lead in the 2nd minute when Grace Lightowler scored a field goal, one minute later it was 2 – 0 when Megan Troake scored […]