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Amaury Majors Officiates Caribbean Cup Match
Bermudian referee Amaury Majors officiated at the Concacaf Caribbean Cup match between Trinidad Defense Force and Juventus de Cayes at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Trinidad. Majors, who is FIFA-listed with the Bermuda Football Association, served as the fourth official for the fixture. Related Stories Ne-Jai Tucker Makes Debut For Workington Robin... Read more of this article
Sandcastle Competition Set For Aug 31st
The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition returns to Horseshoe Bay on Sunday, August 31, with local and visiting builders competing for prizes and free workshops available for all participants. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition returns on Sunday 31st August 2025! “This is the big family event you have been waiting all summer... Read more of this article
Cechini & Hupman Resume World Aquatics
Bermudian swimmers Thomas Cechini and Connor Hupman continued their campaigns on day three of the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania. Cechini competed in heat one of the men’s 800-meter freestyle, finishing sixth in 8:52.26 to place 35th overall. Hupman raced in heat seven of the men’s 50-meter freestyle, finishing second in... Read more of this article
Column: Fahy On Energy, BELCO & More
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] Bermuda’s energy situation demands more than slogans, distant targets and empty promises. It demands clear, practical action that lowers bills, strengthens resilience, protects our people and addresses the local pollution caused by our current generation mix. Too many of our families and businesses continue... Read more of this article
BELCO Reports 297 Customers Without Power
As of this morning [Aug 22], BELCO is reporting that 297 customers across Bermuda are currently without power due to Hurricane Erin, which passed by the island, bringing strong winds and rain. According to the outage report, the majority of affected customers are in Hamilton Parish with 237 outages, followed by Devonshire with 37, St. George’s with... Read more of this article
Golf: Betschart Begins Junior Pan Am Games
Bermudian golfer Oliver Betschart opened his campaign in the men’s individual golf tournament at the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay with a 7-over-par 79. Competing at the Asunción Golf Club, Betschart made the turn at 3-over after recording one birdie, four pars and four bogies on the front nine. On the back nine he added another birdie and... Read more of this article
Everest Group Appoints Laura Hay
Everest Group announced the appointment of Laura Hay as an independent, non-executive member of its Board of Directors. “Laura brings an unprecedented level of experience dealing with the complex risk, regulatory, capital market and accounting issues inherent in a global insurance platform,” said John Graf, Everest Chairman. “She will be an integral... Read more of this article
AM Best Assigns Ratings To Somerset Life Re
AM Best has assigned Somerset Life Reinsurance Ltd. [Bermuda] a Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent], both with a stable outlook. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Somerset Life Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate... Read more of this article
Video: August 22nd Bernews Morning Newsflash
BHB Hyperbaric Chamber temporarily closed, MP Michael Fahy on facility MOU, Morgans Point & more, Regulatory Authority of Bermuda appoint Jessica Mello & Dennis Pimentel, Dawn Eversley appointed to Public Service Commission, Oliver Cherry earns AXA XL scholarship, National Dance Foundation grants scholarships, Allied World hosts summer internship... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 21 2025
August 21 saw 4,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $143,612.00 BD. 2,500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.2% at $44.00 per share, while another 2,000 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $16.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,922.67, down 1.88% on the day. There were 0 advances,... Read more of this article
Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Aug 29
According to today’s official notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, August 29th, with the checkpoints set to take place in all nine parishes. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Holiday Season Roadside Sobriety Checks Begin... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 21 2025
The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 21] include road sobriety checkpoint notice, acting appointments, public notification, and notice of intended marriage. Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 8] Notice 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice Notice ID: GN0814/2025 Public Authorities... Read more of this article
