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Results: Duke Soares Memorial Trophy Day
The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] paid tribute to the late “Duke” Soares with a special Memorial Trophy Day at the Southside Motor Sports Park in St David’s at the weekend. Drivers competed in the Tag Seniors, Tag Juniors, L206, Stock Shifter, and Cadets classes. The annual event provides a fitting tribute to Maynard “Duke” Soares,... Read more of this article
Warwick Swimmers Shine At QCD Holiday Invite
The Warwick Academy High Performance swim team made a big splash at the 2024 NC QCD Holiday Invite, hosted by the Queen City Dolphins in North Carolina. The twelve-strong squad from Bermuda delivered a string of impressive performances, highlighted by personal best times and strong finishes in the finals. Sofia Leclerc, Jorgia White, Jamie MacFarlane,... Read more of this article
Bowling: Nifty, Odd, New Hope & Spicenix Win
The Nifty Rollers defeated the Cubs 20-7 in week 14 of the Continental Bowling League 2024/25 season at Warwick Bowl. The Odd Balls defeated the Invaders 22-5. The New Hope squad upset the Astronauts 17-10. The Spicenix defeated the Sunset team 24-3. The Nifty Rollers are in second place in the league standings. The Under Dawgs, who had a bye week,... Read more of this article
Caitlyn Bobb Makes Debut For Virginia Tech
Caitlyn Bobb made a strong start to her collegiate career at Virginia Tech, competing in the Clemson Opener at the Clemson indoor track & field complex. Bobb took to the track in heat two of the women’s 300m and recorded a personal best time of 38.34 seconds to win her heat and place sixth overall in the event. Related Stories Miles Outerbridge... Read more of this article
Golf: Fecchio Junior Cup On December 19–20
The 37th Annual Fecchio Junior Cup will be held at the Turtle Hill Golf Course on Thursday, December 19th and Friday, December 20th. A spokesperson said, “Defending champion, Camilo Legere is up against a strong field with the likes of recent Moongate Tour winner Oliver Betschart and the ever-improving Johnny Bart. Recent Port Royal Female Club... Read more of this article
Waldron Continues Racing At Hawthorne Course
Kiwon Waldron drove Street Boy to a sixth-place finish in the ninth race at Hawthorne Race Course in Chicago. The race, a pace, saw Waldron and Street Boy complete the distance in 1:55&1. The appearance came one day after Waldron’s debut at the track. Related Stories Waldron Returns To The Track At Hawthorne Waldron Continues Racing At Hawthorne Waldron... Read more of this article
Junior Committee To Host Holiday Reception
The Bermuda Society’s Junior Committee will host its first Holiday Reception on December 20th at Camden House for young professionals and students to network and connect. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Society’s Junior Committee is delighted to announce its first annual Holiday Reception on the island, an event dedicated to fostering collaboration... Read more of this article
AXIS & Enstar Announce $2.3B Reinsurance Deal
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited and Enstar Group Limited have entered into a loss portfolio transfer reinsurance agreement covering a portfolio of reinsurance segment business. A spokesperson said, “The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, and is expected to occur during the first half of... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 17th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm death of Khiry Furbert, post office security team earns PSEA award, retail sales decreased 5.4% in August 2024, Launch of uniformed services recruitment, Sky Princess marks inaugural Bermuda visit, Bermuda Monetary Authority gift drive brings holiday cheer to families and Bermuda High School appoint Nichola Cunha as Head of Primary are... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 16 2024
December 16 saw 210 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $7,250.00 BD. 200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.9% at $36.05 per share, while the other 10 shares were traded by West Hamilton Holdings Ltd, closing even at $7.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,501.05, down 3.02% on the day. There were... Read more of this article
Bluebird Boxes On Sale At Washington Mall
The Happy Bird Company will be selling its bluebird nesting boxes at Washington Mall this Friday [Dec 20] and Saturday [Dec 21]. A spokesperson for the company stated, “Led by our founder, Christian Chin-Gurret, The Happy Bird Company will have bluebird nesting boxes available for purchase at Washington Mall on the Reid Street ground floor. Stop by... Read more of this article
Sky Princess Marks Inaugural Bermuda Visit
On Thursday, December 12th, Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert led a delegation aboard the Sky Princess to mark the vessel’s inaugural visit to Bermuda with a ceremonial plaque exchange. A spokesperson said, “This marks the Sky Princess’s first call to Bermuda since its launch in 2019. The ship arrived in Bermuda on December 11th, one day... Read more of this article
