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Bermuda Paralympic Schedule: Saturday Aug 31

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade — who won her first match at the Paralympic Games earlier this week — will be back in action on Saturday morning [Aug 31] where she will match up against Japan’s Hiromi Endo at 7.50am Bermuda time. You can view our full coverage of Bermuda’s athletes at the 2024 games here. Bernews is providing comprehensive... Read more of this article

Video: PLP Announce Dr Dill As C36 Candidate

[Updating] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference today [August 30] to announce their candidate for the Constituency 36 Sandys North by-election. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The by-election – which was called due to the resignation of PLP MP Kathy Lightbourne-Simmons... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda U14 Football Team Return

[Updated with photos] Bermuda’s Under 14 football team were greeted by the Premier, Minister, officials, family and friends as they returned home this evening [Aug 27] following their impressive showing in the 2024 Caribbean Football Union Challenge Series. The team showcased impressive form throughout the tournament, advancing to the semi-finals... Read more of this article

Video: Barbados v Bermuda Football Game

[Updated] The Bermuda Under-14 football team have reached the finals of the Caribbean Football Union Challenge Tier II Series and are matching up against Barbados this afternoon [Aug 25], and you can tune in and watch live below. The team made it to the finals after winning five consecutive matches; the team started competition by beating Grenada by... Read more of this article

‘Passenger Discharged A Firearm At Police’

[Updated] “Officers observed two males riding a motorcycle in a southerly direction along Khyber Pass, when the passenger discharged a firearm at police” and “officers began pursuit which eventually lead to shots being fired,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12am on Saturday 24th of August... Read more of this article

Police Investigation Into Four Deaths Completed

The police confirmed that the investigation into the tragic deaths of four people – including two children – has been completed, A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that the investigation into the tragic deaths of 4-year-old Na-Vii Trimm-Parfitt; 9-year-old Drae-E Trimm-Parfitt; 39-year-old Nicole... Read more of this article

Football Team Defeat Sint Maarten By 10-1

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Under 14 football team continues their extremely impressive showing at the CFU Boys U14 Challenge Series in Trinidad and Tobago, recording their third consecutive win, beating Sint Maarten by a score of 10-1 this evening [Aug 18]. Both Zydon Lightbourne Furbert and Jeon Wolfe scored hat tricks, and Kayuri Tucker, Z-Ani... Read more of this article

Video: Govt Press Conference On Hurricane

[Updated] Minister of National Security Michael Weeks is holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 15] to provide an update on Hurricane Ernesto, which is expected to impact the island starting tomorrow afternoon. We will have additional information later on and you can watch the live video below and click here for our ongoing live updates on the... Read more of this article

Ernesto Strengthens Into A Hurricane

Ernesto has now intensified into a hurricane, and the Bermuda Weather Service confirmed it is a “threat to Bermuda.” The latest forecast from the NHC said, “The center of Hurricane Ernesto was located near latitude 20.5 North, longitude 67.6 West. Ernesto is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). A turn toward the north-northwest... Read more of this article

Kim Wilson Appointed As Attorney-General

Minister Kim Wilson has been appointed as the Attorney General, and she is now the “Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Health.” A government spokesperson said, “Earlier today, the Acting Governor Mr. Tom Oppenheim appointed the Hon. Kim N. Wilson, Minister of Health, as Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs.... Read more of this article

Bermudians In UK Advised To Use Caution

The Government of Bermuda’s London Office has advised “Bermudians currently residing in the United Kingdom [UK] to exercise a heightened degree of caution considering the current riots and public disorder.” A government spokesperson said, “Today, the Government of Bermuda’s London Office has issued following notification, and advises... Read more of this article

Brush Fire In Glebe/Parsons Rd Pembroke Area

“There is a brush fire in the Glebe Road, Parsons Road, Pembroke area,” the police said this afternoon [Aug 7]. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Fire & Rescue are currently on scene. Police are diverting traffic around the area at St. Augustine’s Hill and Deepdale Road. We are asking that motorist use alternative routes where... Read more of this article