Author Archive: Bernews5

Selley & Bridges Compete In Key West

The 2023 P1 Offshore Key West Racing season in Florida concluded with Bermuda’s David Selley and Steven Bridges participating in the event. Representing Team Bermuda/GL Construction in the super stock class, Selley and Bridges secured a 4th place finish in the first heat. In the second heat, the duo crossed the finish line in 8th place, ultimately... Read more of this article

Women Caucus Breast Cancer Awareness Event

“The rally call to support the PLP Women’s Caucus Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Breakfast Forum far surpassed all expectations,” Progressive Labour Party Chairwoman Dawn Simmons said. Ms Simmons said, “The event turned out to be a resounding success, drawing a remarkable response from the community. The forum centered around... Read more of this article

42-Year-Old Man Dies In Industrial Accident

The police have confirmed the death of a 42-year-old man following an “industrial accident at a construction site in St. George.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10th, 2023, police attended a report of an industrial accident at a construction site in St. George. “It was reported a 42-year-old... Read more of this article

Jewish Community Displays Ribbons For Hope

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Jewish community is displaying yellow ribbons “as a symbol of hope for the safe return of 240 hostages held in Gaza” and as a “heartfelt expression of support for innocent civilians in Israel and Gaza who are facing unimaginable circumstances.” A spokesperson said, “The yellow ribbons... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of Lovella Cruz

The police have identified the victim of the fatal road traffic collision as 48-year-old Lovella Cruz. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the identity of the victim in that fatal road traffic collision which occurred around 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, November 9th, 2023, as 48-year-old Filipino National, Lovella... Read more of this article

Bermuda Archers Compete In Icenation Shoot

Bermuda archers competed in the recurve division of the online shoot and one in the compound division. Bernard Wade III finished second competing in the recurve 18m division with a score of 564, Jaydon Roberts was third with a score of 554, and Robin Selley was fourth she had a score of 544. William Pickering was in action in the compound 18m division... Read more of this article

Camilo Villegas Wins Butterfield Championship

Camilo Villegas won the 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship today [Nov 12] with the golfer saying the victory “feels unbelievable.” In an interview after his victory, the Colombian golfer said “I’ve got my little one up there watching it, smiling,” paying tribute to his late daughter Mia, who died of brain cancer in 2020... Read more of this article

Taj Donville-Outerbridge Elected To IGLYO Board

Taj Donville-Outerbridge has been elected to the International LGBTQI Youth and Student Organisation [IGLYO] board during their Annual Members’ Conference in Montenegro. A spokesperson said, “IGLYO — The International LGBTQI Youth and Student Organisation is the largest member-based network in the world dedicated to LGBTQI youth and their... Read more of this article

Rep. Justin Jones To Speak At PLP Banquet

The Progressive Labour Party announced thatAmerican political activist and Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones will be their keynote speaker for the 60th Anniversary Gala to be held on Saturday, November 18th. A spokesperson said, “Representative Jones was elected in 2022 as the Democratic Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives... Read more of this article

North Village Rams Win Dudley Eve Final

The North Village Rams picked up their second trophy of the season when they defeated the Devonshire Cougars 1 – 0 in the Dudley Eve Final at the Somerset Cricket Club this weekend. The lone goal of the game came in the 33rd minute when Kyler Knights scored, providing what would be the game winning goal for his team. Related Stories Colts Complete... Read more of this article

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Evergreen

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Evergreen Insurance Company Limited [EICL] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The credit ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect EICL’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very... Read more of this article

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Nov 11

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 11th. On Saturday the Jewel of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Escape and the Norwegian Jade cruise ships and the Adriano Knutsen LNG tanker will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container... Read more of this article