Author Archive: Bernews5

Fairmont Southampton To Host Event In London

Fairmont Southampton will host a “recruitment and engagement event” in London on May 7th as “part of a targeted effort to reconnect with Bermudians living abroad and invite them to be part of the resort’s highly anticipated 2026 reopening.” A spokesperson said, “Fairmont Southampton, in collaboration with the Government... Read more of this article

Court: Joell-Deshields Admits Contempt In UK

Bermudian Christopher Joell-Deshields has admitted contempt of court in England after failing to return company login details and assets as ordered by a High Court judge, according to a report by the BBC. The story said, “The suspended chief executive of Pride in London has admitted contempt of court after failing to hand back social media and bank... Read more of this article

Tyler James Earns Top Finishes In Aiken

Tyler James has just completed a week of competition at the Aiken Spring Classic Masters at the Highfields Event Center, Aiken, South Carolina from April 15th – 19th. A spokesperson said, “Tyler had an extremely successful week which culminated in a double clear and 5th place finish in his first Welcome Stakes class on Vino Blanco. This qualified... Read more of this article

Rusty G Flag Invasion Event On May 16th

Rusty G will host Flag Invasion 2026 at Fort St. Catherine on May 16, bringing an international and local DJ lineup together for a multi-stage music festival experience. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s most anticipated music festival is back as Rusty G brings Flag Invasion 2026 to Fort St. Catherine on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, from 6:00 PM... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sailors Face Strong Hyeres Winds

Strong easterly winds continued to affect racing at the 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères, with Bermuda sailors Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton and Adriana Penruddocke among those competing in the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 fleets under challenging conditions. Sailors faced sustained wind and heavy chop across Hyères Bay, with conditions impacting results... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 23 2026

April 23 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,598.44, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 26 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 25 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article

Eight Councillors Confirmed In City Of Hamilton

Following the close of nominations, Jenefer Brimmer, Shawn Brown, Maxanne Caines, Mia Chambray, Mark Pacheco, Philip Barnett, Lloyd Holder, and Tony Thompson have been elected by acclamation as Councillors for the Corporation of Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “Following the close of nominations for the upcoming Municipal Election, the Corporation... Read more of this article

Four Records Set At Middle School Champs

Four records were broken on the opening day of the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Track and Field Championships at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Mount Saint Agnes Academy athlete Xander Romeo set the first record in the Over 13 boys discus with a throw of 36.00 meters. Romeo later broke the Over 13 shot put record with a distance... Read more of this article

‘A Significant Milestone For Orbway’

Orbway has secured a licence from the Bermuda Monetary Authority, enabling it to launch from Bermuda through Orbway Underwriting Ltd. as a specialty MGA developing parametric insurance products for space-related risks. A spokesperson said, “Orbway has secured its Insurance Agent licence from the Bermuda Monetary Authority, giving the company the... Read more of this article

ViableEdu Program Applications Open

The Department of Workforce Development, in collaboration with ViableEdu, is inviting applications for the sixth annual ViableEdu Professional Development Program, with registration open until May 4, 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “Now in its sixth year, the four-week virtual programme will run from June 2 to June 30, 2026, and is designed... Read more of this article

Bermuda Baton Relay Events Announced

The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] today announced the activities surrounding Bermuda’s participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games King’s Baton Relay. A spokesperson said, “Local artists were invited to submit designs reflecting three distinctive themes: Culture, Nature, and Sport. In preparation for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For April 23 2026

The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 23] include acting appointments, boards appointments, and public notification. Acting Director Of Culture Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0408/2026 Public Authorities / Department: Culture Publication date: 23 April, 2026 Offical Gazette No.... Read more of this article