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Italy Defeat Bermuda In Hockey Championships

The 2023 International Street and Ball Hockey Masters World Championships got underway in Buffalo City, United States. Bermuda began the tournament by taking on Italy in their opener. Bermuda lost 2 – 1 in a shootout after the teams finished deadlocked at 1 – 1 in regulation time. In the sixth minute, Michael Verrelli gave Italy the lead. Christopher... Read more of this article

PLP’s Mischa Fubler To Run In Bye-Election

[Updated] The PLP announced that Mischa Fubler will be their candidate for the bye-election in Smith’s South on October 5th. Mr. Fubler will face the OBA’s Ben Smith in the bye-election, which was called due to the resignation of Cole Simons, who has held the seat for more than two decades. The PLP said, “The Progressive Labour Party... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Hurricane Franklin Passes By

Hurricane Franklin made its closest approach to the island yesterday [Aug 30], resulting in canceled flights and suspended ferry service. Tropical Storm Idalia is now headed in our direction Bermuda, with the BWS noting that the storm poses “a threat to Bermuda.” To view previous coverages of hurricanes, click here. Related... Read more of this article

Cricket: Coppin On Barbados vs Bermuda

[Written by Patrick Bean] Bermuda can expect to be severely tested by Barbados when the two countries square off during the inaugural edition of the Bermuda Premier League [BPL], according to Barbados Cricket Association [BCA] manager, cricket operations and development, Wendell Coppin. Bermuda is set to meet its Caribbean counterparts in a mouthwatering... Read more of this article

Video: August 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash

Sex offender Neville Craig Richardson to be released, Tropical Storm Idalia is a “threat to Bermuda”, Hurricane Franklin passes by Bermuda, Harbour Nights postponed until Sept 6th, OBA candidates Joseph Marable & Robin Tucker, 9 students graduate from Entrepreneur Program and Etteleon Burchall earns BF&M scholarship are some of the stories... Read more of this article

RA To Host Town Halls On Offshore Wind Farms

The Regulatory Authority is reminding the public about two additional town hall events regarding the “potential of offshore wind farms for Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Following the success of its initial town hall meeting held in July 2023, regarding the potential of offshore wind farms for Bermuda, the Regulatory Authority is... Read more of this article

9 Students Graduate From Entrepreneur Program

The BEDC Summer Student Entrepreneur Program held a graduation ceremony for the nine participating students – Jahmir Celestine, Teneik Wallen, Essence Davis, Jazarah Codrington-Edmead, Marcus Simons-Rewan, Nico Bean, Shammai Smith, Zanna Minors, and Zea Swainson – who generated over $17,000 in just six weeks of sales. A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article

OBA Candidates Joseph Marable & Robin Tucker

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has announced Joseph Marable as its approved candidate for Constituency 6, Hamilton West and Robin Tucker is the OBA’s approved candidate for Constituency 7, Hamilton South. Constituency 6 is currently held by the PLP’s Wayne Furbert, while the PLP’s Anthony Richardson is the current MP for Constituency... Read more of this article

Disabled Vessel, Passengers Aided After Call

The Bermuda Coast Guard and KS Watersports joined efforts on August 23 to ferry stranded passengers and a charter boat back to shore. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, August 23 at 11:42am, Bermuda Radio received a phone call from a 31 foot charter boat disabled near Eastern Blue Cut with 14 people onboard. The... Read more of this article

Football: Bermuda Wins U17 Girls Opener

Bermuda defeated Dominica in its 2023 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 opener making an excellent showing to claim a 4-1 victory over Dominica at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez in the Dominican Republic. Le-Myah Forde gave Dominica a 1 – 0 lead in the 12th minute, but after that it was all Bermuda, beginning with Camryn Lines equalizing 1... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Pathway At Spittal Pond

The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a pathway at Spittal Pond, with a blue sky and lush greens framing the winding trail. The image 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.... Read more of this article

Hurricane Franklin Affects Cruise Plans

Hurricane Franklin has reportedly caused Carnival Cruise Line to reroute two ships – Carnival Magic and Carnival Legend – that were scheduled to call in Bermuda this week. A Travel Market Report story said, “Hurricane Franklin has caused Carnival Cruise Line to reroute two ships that were scheduled to call in Bermuda this week. “Both... Read more of this article