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White Finishes 5th At Cambridge Criterium
Bermudian cyclist Conor White secured a fifth-place finish at the Cambridge Criterium, a 2.6-kilometer race held on a closed circuit in Cambridge, England. White was part of a breakaway group that worked to establish a lead over the main pack. The group maintained a gap for much of the race, but the peloton closed the distance in the final moments of... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Golfers Shine In South Carolina
Bermuda’s amateur golfers continued to compete at the 2025 World Amateur Handicap Championships in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Tracy Burgess delivered the day’s standout performance, with a second-round score of 78 in the Women’s Gross Division, placing her in a tie for first in Flight [54]. Her teammate Morgan Lightbourne is tied... Read more of this article
Kempe Moves To 11th At ILCA U21 Worlds
Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe — who recently won a medal at the Junior Pan Am Games — moved to 11th overall after a challenging day at the 2025 ILCA Under 21 World Championships in Dublin Bay, Ireland. Kempe, who was in fifth place overnight, finished the day with a total of 43 net points. Kempe’s performance was impacted by difficult... Read more of this article
Video: August 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Two teens arrested in separate incidents, Supreme Court dismisses collision appeal, Norwegian Aqua makes inaugural call, Bermuda Post Office suspends some US mail shipments, Somersfield opens 2026 scholarship applications, nine students selected for ASU BIOS internships, three schools receive FIDE accreditation and Wallpaper Wednesday features Swirling... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Swirling Pink, Blue Wave
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a pink and blue wave abstract, offering a vibrant and modern backdrop inspired by the island’s coastal hues. The design 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... Read more of this article
Fitch Ratings Keeps Resolution Life On RWP
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘BBB’ Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings of Resolution Life Group Holdings Ltd. and RLGH Finance Bermuda, keeping them on Rating Watch Positive [RWP]. A statement from Fitch said, “Fitch Ratings has maintained the ‘BBB’ Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings [IDRs] of Resolution Life Group Holdings Ltd... Read more of this article
Fitch Affirms Athene Ratings With Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Athene Holding Ltd.’s ‘A-’ Long-Term Issuer Default Rating and the ‘A+’ Insurer Financial Strength rating of its insurance subsidiaries, with a Stable Outlook. A statement from Fitch said, “Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘A-’ Long-Term Issuer Default Rating [IDR] assigned to Athene Holding... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 26 2025
August 26 saw 1,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $17,510.00 BD. 1,000 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 3.3% at $17.51 per share. The BSX finished at 2,928.00, up 0.18% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 49 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
Post Office Suspends Some US Mail Shipments
The Bermuda Post Office has temporarily suspended “mail shipments to the United States containing goods now subject to U.S. Customs Import Duty.” A Government spokesperson said, “Effective Friday, August 29, 2025, the Bermuda Post Office joins countries including the UK, Canada, India, France, Spain, and those from the Caribbean in... Read more of this article
WRC To Host Information Session On Aug 28
The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] is inviting women across Bermuda to learn more about its Transform Programme at an upcoming Information Session on Thursday, August 28th at 6:00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Transform Programme is a 9-month therapeutic journey designed for women aged 25 to 40 who are ready to heal, grow, and build a life they... Read more of this article
Norwegian Aqua Makes Inaugural Call
The Government welcomed Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest flagship, Norwegian Aqua, on her inaugural call to the island. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to welcome Norwegian Cruise Line’s [NCL] newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, on her inaugural call to the island. Norwegian Aqua, launched in March 2025, is the first... Read more of this article
KFC Sponsors Youth Library Reading Challenge
KFC has sponsored the Bermuda National Library’s Youth Library Reading Challenge, ‘Level Up at Your Library’. A spokesperson said, “The programme, designed to build literacy and a love of reading among Bermuda’s youth, recently celebrated 51 participants who successfully completed the challenge. To recognise their achievement, KFC rewarded... Read more of this article
