Archive for May, 2026
22-Year-Old Arrested For Multiple Offences
A 22-year-old man, who was riding while disqualified, was arrested after failing to stop for police, colliding with one officer on a police motorcycle and later causing his unmanned motorcycle to strike a second officer. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, police officers were conducting stop-and-search operations... Read more of this article
Pembroke Panthers & Hamilton Hurricanes Win
The Pembroke Panthers and Hamilton Parish Hurricanes secured victories on the opening day of the Bermuda Smash Invitational at the National Sports Centre. In the first match of the double-header, the Pembroke Panthers defeated the Smiths Sixers by seven wickets. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Smiths Sixers scored 154 runs for the loss... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Longtails Virtual Art Gallery
The beauty of Bermuda’s longtails takes flight in the latest in Bernews series of virtual art and photo galleries, with the new video highlighting the natural beauty of the longtail, one of Bermuda’s most beloved birds, with images capturing them flying over turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and picturesque coastal scenery The feature forms part... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: CG Wellness Festival Event
CG Insurance marked the launch of its newly rebranded CG Wellness programme with the inaugural CG Wellness Festival on Saturday [May 30], featuring fitness classes, live local entertainment, Gombeys, vendors and more. “The festival reflects CG’s broader commitment to making wellness accessible, engaging, and community-driven,” the company... Read more of this article
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Defeated Away
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island were defeated 1-0 away to Indy Eleven in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [May 30]. Rhode Island are ninth in the Eastern Conference after ten games this season. They are at home to USL League One side Westchester SC in the Prinx Tires USL Cup on Saturday. Rhode Island head coach and general manager Smith... Read more of this article
Gavin Manders Places Runner-Up In Trinidad
Gavin Manders finished runner-up in the Men’s A Singles Open at the Pickleball Paradise ANSA Bank Open in Trinidad and Tobago after losing 11-5 to home favourite Joshua Arnold in the final. Manders opened with an 11-9 win over Novak Malcolm before defeating Akeam Charles 11-0 and Jake De Costa 11-6. The Bermudian continued his form in the knockout... Read more of this article
Daniel Phillips Defeated In Doubles Quarters
Daniel Phillips and doubles partner Bogdan Seleznev were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the M15 Kayseri tournament in Turkey after a 6-7, 6-4, 10-4 defeat to Americans Jeffrey Fradkin and Maxwell McKennon. Phillips and Seleznev edged a tight opening set in a tie-break but were unable to maintain their advantage as the Americans claimed the second... Read more of this article
Sunday May 31st: “Good News” Spotlight
News that the Freemasons Fund for Bermuda donated $10,000 to three charities, the Garden Club of Bermuda donated $48,500 to six local organizations, and Jahni Simmons was recognized as the Future Pro Female Academy Golden Boot winner were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Emma Harvey won the women’s... Read more of this article
Nia Christopher Scores Hat Trick In Iceland
Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher delivered a superb performance this weekend, coming off the bench to score a second-half hat-trick and lead FH Hafnarfjordur to victory over Fram in the Iceland Women’s Premier League. Ingibjörg Magnúsdóttir scored first for the hosts in the 15th minute and Fram responded four minutes later through Taylor Marie... Read more of this article
AM Best Affirms Allied World Ratings
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” [Superior] of the operating affiliates of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd.’s [Allied World Holdings] [Bermuda], collectively referred to as Allied World. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICRs of “a-”... Read more of this article
Airport Authority’s 2023-24 Annual Report
The Bermuda Airport Authority’s 2023-2024 Annual Report, which highlighted increased air connections, the launch of BermudAir and continued recovery in passenger arrivals, was presented in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 29]. Lawrence Scott, Chairman Bermuda Airport Authority, said, “The Bermuda Airport Authority’s vision and mission... Read more of this article
Video: BTA Launches ’9 People 9 Parishes’
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has launched its “9 People, 9 Parishes” feature, showcasing the island’s nine parishes through the stories, traditions, and local perspectives of the residents who know them best. The BTA website said, “You might not even realise it’s happening, but as you explore Bermuda, you’ll cross invisible boundaries... Read more of this article
