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BBC: Bevan Faces Losing Pension After Theft

Authorities are reportedly “seeking funds” from Jeffrey Bevan‘s pension following his conviction for stealing from the Bermudian Government. The BBC reported, “An accountant who stole £1.7m from the Bermudian government is facing losing his pension as attempts to claw back money he took continue. Jeffrey Bevan made more than 50 fake payments to himself after moving with […]




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BBC: Bevan Facing Loss Of Pension In Court

Former accountant Jeffrey Bevan, “who stole nearly £2m from the Bermuda government” is facing a hearing to determine if he will lose his pension. A BBC story said, “A former Welsh government and BBC accountant who stole nearly £2m from the Bermuda government faces a hearing to decide if he will lose his pension. “Jeffrey […]




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Video: Tyler Christopher Earns Boxing Win

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher delivered a disciplined and measured display to defeat Cameroonian Serge Ambomo on points in the main event at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport yesterday [May 18]. The southpaw deployed a piston-like jab and straight left-hand punches to control the four-round super-welterweight contest, improving his unblemished record to nine wins, with […]




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Video: Simmons Earns First-Round Win In Mexico

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons scored his third successive first-round stoppage win with a TKO over Mexican Victor Aceves in Tijuana yesterday [May 19]. Simmons dropped Aceves [2-7-2] twice in the opening stanza before the referee waved the fight off, handing the Bermudian his fourth straight victory since turning professional. Dismantling his […]




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Video: Pearman Leads Mount Kelly To Wins

Robin-Valana Pearman, a Bermuda women’s youth international football player, was instrumental in assisting her Mount Kelly School teammates win the United Kingdom’s Independent Schools Football Association National Cup on April 25th and the Chelsea Foundation Cup on May 20th. A spokesperson said, “Playing from her center-forward position Robin-Valana stuck the third and dagger goal to […]




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Video: 2024 Newport Bermuda Race Recap

The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race ended with a Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street, A spokesperson said, “The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race officially came to a close, as winners and award recipients were honored at the Race’s Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street. The ceremony […]




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Video: BOA Announce Bermuda’s Olympic Team

[Updated] The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] is holding a press conference this afternoon [July 8] to formally announce the team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 2.12pm: The Olympic team was officially announced, with eight athletes set to […]




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Video: Zeiko Lewis Scores For Union Omaha

Bermuda winger Zeiko Lewis scored his first goal for Union Omaha in their penalty shoot-out defeat away to Forward Madison in the group stage of the Jägermeister Cup last Thursday [August 29]. Lewis fired home a half-volley in the 29th minute to pull a goal back for his side and make it 2-1. The match […]




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Video: ‘Nuff Said/Bermuda’ Powerboat

Local powerboat racers Luis Martins and Andy Stoneham are set to race their Doug Wright catamaran in the Xinsurance Clearwater Offshore Nationals in Clearwater, Florida, which is part of the American Power Boat Association [APBA] National Series, this weekend [September 28 to 29]. The pair will compete in the Stock class. A video of their […]




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Bermuda Defeat St. Maarten In Volleyball

[Updated] The Bermuda national women’s volleyball team is matching up against St. Maarten this evening [Oct 18] as part of the ECVA Women’s Volleyball Championships, and you can tune in and watch live below. Update: Bermuda made an excellent start to this tournament, claiming a 3 – 0 victory; recording wins of 25-23, 25-15, 25-16. […]




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Video: Bermuda Defeat St. Lucia In Volleyball

[Updated] The Bermuda national women’s volleyball team is matching up against St. Lucia this afternoon [Oct 19] as part of the ECVA Women’s Volleyball Championships, and you can tune in and watch live below. Update: Bermuda defeated St Lucia, marking their second consecutive victory in this event. Related Stories Video: Bermuda Defeat British Virgin Islands […]




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Video: Bermuda Defeat Antigua In Volleyball

[Updated] The Bermuda national women’s volleyball team is matching up against Antigua this evening [Oct 20] as part of the ECVA Women’s Volleyball Championships, and you can tune in and watch live below. Update: The Bermuda women’s national team won their fourth straight match at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Senior Women’s Championships after defeating […]




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Video: Zeiko Lewis Scores For Union Omaha

Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis — who just returned to his professional team after playing for Bermuda in the recent Concacaf matches — scored for Union Omaha as they defeated South Georgia Tormenta FC by a score of 3-2. Related Stories Video: Lewis Scores In Omaha’s Semi-Final Video: Zeiko Lewis Scores For Union Omaha Video: Zeiko Lewis […]




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Video: Bermuda vs Grenada Volleyball

[Updated] The Bermuda national women’s volleyball team – who have won their first four games in this event — is matching up against Grenada this evening [Oct 21] as part of the ECVA Women’s Volleyball Championships, and you can tune in and watch live below. Update: The Bermuda women’s national volleyball team were defeated in their […]




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Video: Flora Of Bermuda Places Third At Ascot

Flora Of Bermuda, owned by Bermuda Racing, claimed a third-place finish at Ascot in the prestigious Group One Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes in England last weekend. Drawn in stall 20 in the 20-strong field, the three-year-old, who went off a 25-1, ran strongly on the soft ground under jockey Oisin Murphy. Simon Scupham, founder […]




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Video: Bermuda In Pickleball Opening Ceremony

The Bermuda national pickleball team took part in the Pickleball World Cup opening ceremony in Lima, Peru, yesterday [October 22]. Athletes from the Pickleball Association of Bermuda [PAB] will compete in the Open Elite Men’s Division, Junior Division, Women’s Division, Senior Men’s Division and Senior Women’s Division. Bermuda will compete against 27 nations in the […]




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Video: Bermuda Compete In ECVA Men’s Opener

The Bermuda Volleyball Association Men’s National Team Program have started competing in the 2024 ECVA Senior Men’s Championships. Bermuda have been drawn in pool A along with Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, British Virgin Islands, and Sint Eustatius. The Bermuda men’s team began with a match against Grenada, falling 3 – 1. Bermuda won the first set […]




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Video: Antigua & Barbuda Defeat Bermuda

The Bermuda men’s national volleyball team fell to 1 and 2 after their third match in the 2024 ECVA senior men’s championships, following their 3 – 2 defeat to Antigua and Barbuda. Bermuda went ahead 1 – 0 after winning the first set 26-24, they would then lead 2 – 0 after winning the second […]




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Video: Bermuda Defeat British Virgin Islands

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 & […]




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Bill To Create Sandbox For Energy Innovators

Legislation to create a regulatory sandbox will “allow innovators in the energy sector both the physical and legislative space to carry out their development and testing of technologies,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 20] the Minister said, “Today I am tabling the Bill entitled the […]




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Govt: Draft Fuels Bill For Public Consultation

The Government has introduced the Draft Consultation Fuels Bill and is inviting the public to provide feedback by emailing the Department of Energy at energy@gov.bm by September 7th. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall the efforts of the Department of Energy that led to the Government’s adoption of Bermuda’s National Fuels Policy in […]




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Bill Tabled To Move Fuel Regulation To The RA

The ‘Fuels Bill 2022′ will move the “responsibility for the regulation of fuels under the auspices of the Regulatory Authority,” Deputy Premier & Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “The Fuels Bill seeks to make the Regulatory Authority responsible for not only the regulation of the […]




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Adrift Oil Barrel Safely Recovered From Water

A cruise ship “sighted a suspected oil barrel adrift in Murrays Anchorage” and it was safely recovered from the water. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 17th July, 11:40am – Bermuda Radio was notified by the inbound cruise ship Vision of the Seas, that they had sighted a suspected oil barrel adrift in […]




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Ariel Re Relaunches Clean Energy Division

Global [re]insurer Ariel Re has relaunched its Clean Energy division as Ariel Green, “recognizing the increasingly crucial role of Technology Performance Insurance in accelerating innovation in solar, energy storage, hydrogen, and bioenergy to help curb climate change.” A spokesperson said, “Ariel Re has insured $30bn worth of assets on six continents, covering over 30 clean […]




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Photos & Video: People Gather Outside BELCO

People gathered outside of BELCO on Serpentine Road in Pembroke this morning [Oct 9] to express their concern about the Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR] increase which took effect this month. BELCO previously advised that beginning on October 1st, 2023 there will be an increase in the FAR. A spokesperson said, “With the approval of the Bermuda […]




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RA Approve Reduction In BELCO FAR Rate

[Updated] The Regulatory Authority [RA] announced the “approval of a reduction in the Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR] from the existing rate of 24.5 cents per kilowatt hour [kWh] to 18.4 cents per kWh, effective January 1st.” A spokesperson said, “This decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of BELCO’s 2024 Q1 FAR submission indicating a decrease in […]




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RA Approves Increase In Feed-In-Tariff

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has approved an adjustment to the Feed-In-Tariff [FIT], increasing it from 0.131 $/kWh to 0.1915 $/kWh. A spokesperson said, “This decision is a calculated response to the dynamic shifts unfolding in both the energy and economic landscapes. “The rationale behind this move is grounded in a commitment to maintaining […]




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RA To Extend Oversight To Fuel Sector

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda announced “its expansion into the regulation of the fuel sector, effective 1 January 2024.” A spokesperson said, “This strategic move is in alignment with the Fuel Act 2022, signifying a noteworthy step in the organisation’s commitment to regulatory oversight in Bermuda. This aligns with its mission to serve stakeholders through a proactive, […]




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Government Announces Energy Tax Reduction

Following the recent electricity rate increases, the Government announced it “will reduce energy taxes by at least 50%” saying the Cabinet approved the reduction yesterday and they are working to have it tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday “so that the tax cut can go into place with immediate effect.” A Government spokesperson […]




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Govt Urges Public Input In Bermuda Energy Plan

“The Ministry of Home Affairs is “encouraging the public to participate in the next-generation Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] consultation process, highlighting the community’s crucial role in shaping Bermuda’s energy future.” A Government spokesperson said, “This public engagement ensures that our energy landscape aligns with both global advancements and local innovations. “Since 2018, Bermuda has embarked […]




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Government Provide Energy Saving Tips

The Government said they are “committed to ensuring that it introduces solutions to assist hard working residents” and also encouraged residents to implement energy-saving measures. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is committed to ensuring that it introduces solutions to assist hard working residents. That’s why it has taken decisive action to alleviate […]




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Gymnastics Open House Event Next Month

Youngsters can enjoy the fun and excitement of gymnastics at an Open House event next month. The Open House is hosted by the Bermuda Gymnastics Association’s training centre in Southside, St David’s, on July 10. The free session, from 9 am to 11 am, is for children aged 1 to 5. Related Stories Results: International […]




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Aria Divine Wins All Around Title In England

[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 […]




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New Gymnastics Facility In Devonshire

[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, […]




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Toby Madeiros Wins Georgia State Vault Title

[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 […]




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Video: Madeiros Wins Regional Championships

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Toby Madeiros has become a regional champion after winning the USA Gymnastics Men’s Region 8 Championships in Duluth, Georgia, at the weekend. Madeiros qualified for the meet after winning the vault at the recent USAG Georgia Men’s State Championships in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and was up against competitors from Florida, South […]




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Police Investigating Gunshots In Pembroke

Police received reports of “multiple gunshots heard in the area of West Park Lane, Pembroke,” units were dispatched to the location to carry out checks and it “was reported that a bullet was found inside a residence in the area of Ingham Vale, Pembroke.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:10 pm on Tuesday, March 19th, […]




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Police Investigating Attempted Shooting

Police are investigating an “attempted shooting” in Devonshire that took place shortly after 10.30am this morning [April 26], confirming that “the complainant was seated inside a vehicle at the time” and “thankfully, they escaped without injury.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed attempted shooting which took place in the area of Alexandra Road, […]




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Police Investigating Gunshots In Pembroke

Police received reports of “multiple gunshots heard in the Parson’s Roads, Pembroke” area and officers were able to confirm that “a firearm was discharged based on forensic evidence recovered.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th, 2024, police received reports of multiple gunshots heard in the Parson’s Roads, Pembroke, area. […]




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Video: Police Press Conference

The Bermuda Police Service is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 3] to address the recent firearm incidents. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Police Renew Appeal For Firearms Incident Suspect Arrested In Connection With Shooting Police Confirm: Man Injured In Warwick […]




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Premier & Minister Condemn Gun Violence

Premier David Burt and Minister of National Security Michael Weeks both condemned the recent shootings, and said the “Government is resolute in our determination to confront and overcome the pervasiveness of gun violence.” “Gun violence leaves more than just the physical wounds. It leaves families, neighbourhoods and communities traumatised and fearful. I pray for all […]




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Police Identify Murder Victim As Diante Trimm

[Updated] The police are holding a press conference this afternoon about the fatal shooting in Pembroke this weekend. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The police have identified the murder victim as 37-year-old Diante Trimm, who was a mother of five. Related Stories Video: […]




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Premier David Burt On Recent Tragedies

“We are all hurting,” said the Premier David Burt today after the shooting death of two men in the West End. “These recent tragedies have struck families, friends, communities and the entire Island. “The grief can seem overwhelming, but we must continue to have hope and summon the strength to reach inside ourselves, supporting each […]




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Photos & Video: Dennis Joaquin’s Sea Life Mural

[Written by Don Burgess] An artist painted a sea life mural says he did so to help inspire others to explore their gifts during this pandemic. Dennis Joaquin transformed the wall surrounding his Keith Hall Road home into a 70-foot mural full of dolphins, turtles, and whales among other aquatic creatures. He told Bernews, “I’ve […]




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Photos & Video: Two New Tug Boats Arrive

Two new tug boats arrived on this island this weekend, with the new boats replacing the Department of Marine & Ports Powerful and Faithful boats. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The public is advised that arriving in Bermuda in mid-September, weather permitting, are two new fuel-efficient ‘Damen ASD 2811 Azimuth Stern Drive’ tugs to replace […]




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Photos: ‘Pelican Of London’ Ship Visits Bermuda

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 […]




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Photos & Video: Norwegian Breakaway Arrives

The cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Sept 29], sailing into the west end. The Ministry of Transport previously said, “The Norwegian Breakaway will make six calls commencing September 29 [arriving Bermuda] from New York with an estimated 3,200 passengers per call.” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott previously said, “Passengers testing negative on […]




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Photos: Pilot Boat ‘St. David’ Returns To Island

After sustaining damage following “contact with a reef” last year, the pilot boat St. David has returned to Bermuda after undergoing repairs in the United States, with the vessel being brought home by the Oleander. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Ministry of Transport can confirm that the pilot boat, St. David, was involved in […]




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Photos/Video: Sailing Yacht ‘Adix’ Visits Bermuda

[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 […]




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Photos: USS Sioux City Vessel Visits Bermuda

The “USS Sioux City” ship is visiting Bermuda, with the local shipping schedule noting that the United States Navy vessel is here for “R&R”, as in rest and recreation. It is the first US Navy vessel to bear the name of Sioux City, Iowa, and is homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. Related Stories Photos […]