Author Archive: Bernews3

Bermuda Competes In Pre-Qualifying Event

Bermuda’s three member team continued competing in the World Junior Tennis Pre-Qualifying Tournament for the Caribbean and North/Central American region. On day two, Bermuda fell 3-0 to Costa Rica. Tristan Pettit, playing in the number two spot, took to the court first, facing Alejandro Morales. The pair battled for two hours and 35 minutes, with... Read more of this article

Bermuda Carifta Games Team Announced

The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] has announced the athletes that will form the 50th edition of the Bermuda Carifta team. A spokesperson said, “As the BNAA announces the 50th edition of the Bermuda Carifta team, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge and offer our sincerest condolences to the family of Eoghan “Owen”... Read more of this article

Video: OBA On Immigration/Economic Budget

Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister of Labour Jarion Richardson released a video response to Bermuda’s Department of Immigration and Economic Development Budget 2023/24, saying “there seems to be a lack of coherence across the entire project.” You can watch the video below and view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget... Read more of this article

BMA Celebrates International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day [IWD], the women of the Bermuda Monetary Authority said they “are standing strong together to #EmbraceEquality.” “The BMA recognises that to truly create an inclusive world, we all need to take action on equity every single day. International Women’s Day offers us all yet another opportunity to put... Read more of this article

PwC’s Work Index & Global Empowerment Index

A PwC analysis has determined that “the workplace continues to be an unequal place for women globally.” A spokesperson said, “Today, PwC released the results of new analysis and research, the annual Women in Work Index and the Global Empowerment Index, which provides detailed looks at gender-focused matters affecting the global workplace. “The... Read more of this article

BSX Rings The Bell For Gender Equality

The Bermuda Stock Exchange participated in World Federation of Exchanges’ Global Ring the Bell for Gender Equality ceremony in recognition of International Women’s Day this morning [March 8]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], a wholly owned subsidiary of Miami International Holdings, Inc, today proudly announces its... Read more of this article

Sandcastle Honours International Women’s Day

The talented team behind the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition dedicated a queen-themed chess sandcastle in honor of International Women’s Day. The organizers said, “In honour of International Women’s Day, I would like to dedicate this week’s build to all the queens out there! We are the most powerful pieces on the board, rulers of... Read more of this article

Bermuda Competes In Pre-Qualifying Opener

Bermuda’s three member team began competing in the World Junior Tennis Pre-Qualifying Tournament for the Caribbean and North/Central American region. On the opening day, Bermuda lost 3-0 to the Dominican Republic. Tristan Pettit took to the court first, falling to Miguel Baquero in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 in a one hour and seven minute battle. Tobiah... Read more of this article

Langley Wins & Triathletes Shine In Florida

Jackson Langley claimed a first and third place finish in the male category of the Youth Development Race this weekend in Clermont, Florida, with additional notable performances from Bermuda’s team. A spokesperson said, “Jackson Langley excelled in the male category of the Youth Development Race this weekend with two impressive performances... Read more of this article

Videos: Military Aircraft At Bermuda’s Airport

Multiple military aircraft have been visiting Bermuda’s airport over the past couple of weeks, and two videos of the aviation visitors are below. It is not unusual for military aircraft visit to the island for refueling or other purposes and for our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Video: Military... Read more of this article

BHB Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is offering scholarships to “deserving young Bermudians” interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or finance. The information poster says, “Applicants for the Bermuda Hospitals Board Scholarships must be pursuiing a careet in healthcare of finance and have: completed at least two years of post-secondary... Read more of this article

Bermuda Riders Compete In Daytona Supercross

Bermuda riders Jyire Mitchell, Zamair Darrell, and Aaron Canonier competed in the 2023 Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross in Daytona. Mitchell, competing in the 250 A Road to SX futures class, won the first moto before finishing fourth in the second moto, ending up at fourth overall. Darrell, competing in the 450 B class, finished 14th in the first... Read more of this article