[Written by Stephen Wright] Six Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness athletes will vie for glory at the TBA Classic Muay Thai World Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Tyler Kerr, Jay Astwood, Keron Lee, Jarryd Simmons, Phill Beach and his daughter Emily Beach headed to Des Moines yesterday [June 17], where they will compete from tomorrow until Sunday. Kerr,... Read more of this article
Benn Smith and Christian Ebbin sailed away to victory in the Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race this weekend. Smith and Ebbin powered their way to the finish line in a time of 1:49:32, Alan Frith and Sara Frith crossed the line in second clocking 1:52:31, and Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker finished third with a time of 1:55:00. Annual Edward Cross... Read more of this article
This past holiday weekend saw the island celebrate National Heroes Day, a multitude of Carnival in Bermuda events, the Clarien IronKids Triathlon, the King’s Birthday parade, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Car Crash On Harbour Road, Traffic Diversions Governor... Read more of this article
The police reiterated their appeal for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Marseille Williams, who was last seen on Friday, June 14th. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Marseille Williams. Ms. Williams, a Bermudian National, is described... Read more of this article
ValeVibe Bermuda held a lively party at Clearwater Beach in St David’s this weekend. You can view photos from the event below, we will have additional coverage of the festivities all weekend, and you can view all Bernews coverage of the Carnival festivities over the years here. Related... Read more of this article
Member companies of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] are hosting a record number of 108 paid interns this summer, opening valuable work experience opportunities for Bermudian students. A spokesperson said,”ABIR kicked off the summer internship programme by hosting a reception at O’Hara House, attended by David Burt,... Read more of this article
Carnival in Bermuda festivities continued early this morning with the J’Ouvert celebration. You can view photos from the event below, we will have additional coverage of the festivities all weekend, and you can view all Bernews coverage of the Carnival festivities over the years here. Related... Read more of this article
As the island celebrates National Heroes Day – which honours eight distinguished Bermudians – Bernews is providing a unique look at two parks named after Mary Prince and Gladys Morrell. The Gladys Morrell Nature Reserve and Mary Prince Emancipation Park honour influential women in Bermuda’s history who contributed to the cultural... Read more of this article
Bermuda is celebrating National Heroes Day today, honouring eight distinguished Bermudians. A Government spokesperson said, “This year, Bermuda observes National Heroes Day on Monday, June 17th, 2024, in honour of eight trailblazing Bermudians who have made immense contributions to Bermuda. “The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport,... Read more of this article
Car crash on Harbour Road, traffic diversions, King’s Birthday Parade, road sobriety checkpoints tonight, firefighters undertaking overseas recertification, Carnival Swizzle at Sunrise event, Bermuda Olympic logo unveiled on BermudAir, SPS donates $28,000 of school supplies, CariGenetics launches ‘Hear His Story’, Classic Old School Soca Fete,... Read more of this article
The Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon took place at Clearwater Beach this weekend, with some of the island’s budding athletes in action. The junior triathlon competition offers a chance to win a $1,000 Clarien Iron Kids Bank account, and the event also has a Tiny Tots Race where little ones aged 3 to 6-years-old can take part, entertainment, food and... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] The Classic Old School Soca Fete was held this weekend, as one of the many events put on for the Carnival festivities. You can view photos from the event below, we will have additional coverage of the festivities all weekend, and you can view all Bernews coverage of the Carnival festivities over the years here. Related... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Carnival Raft Up was held at Shelly Bay this weekend, as one of the many events put on for the Carnival festivities. You can view photos from the event below, we will have additional coverage of the festivities all weekend, and you can view all Bernews coverage of the Carnival festivities over the years here. Related... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] Enthusiastic party goers turned out this weekend for the Swizzle at Sunrise event, which is part of the Carnival in Bermuda events. You can view photos from the event below, we will have additional coverage of the festivities all weekend, and you can view all Bernews coverage of the Carnival festivities over the years here. ... Read more of this article
News that Jessica Lewis broke a record in the T53 100m, shattering the old record that has stood since 1997, SCARS held the ninth annual Kayak for Kids event, BFRS held a community engagement initiative aimed at educating and interacting with senior residents, and the Touch-A-Truck fundraiser event was held were all some of the positive news stories... Read more of this article
Support Public Schools, Bermuda [SPS.bm] has delivered more than $28,000 of school supplies as well as various other educational items to Bermuda’s 17 public primary schools. A spokesperson said, ”The SPS.bm team delivered supplies on June 11th and 12th which included $23,000 worth of new purchases, more than $5,000 in paper supplies – 65... Read more of this article
The Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer team in Florida recently honoured Bermudian Clyde Best, with a special celebration at half-time. While best known for his time at West Ham, the legendary Bermudian footballer was a member of the Rowdies’ inaugural team in 1975 and scored a goal in the club’s 2-0 championship win that season. “It was an honor... Read more of this article
[Updated] Traffic is currently being diverted on Harbour Road this afternoon [June 15] due to a car crash, with the police confirming that a car “struck a wall and ended up at the water’s edge” and the “female driver sustained non-life threatening injuries and was assisted out of the vehicle.” A police spokesperson said, “Around... Read more of this article
“Firefighters of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s Airport Operations Division are undertaking overseas recertification courses,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to notify this Honourable House that firefighters of the... Read more of this article
CariGenetics, alongside several community organizations, has launched the “Hear His Story” campaign to enhance men’s health awareness. A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics, in collaboration with several esteemed organisations, hosted a press conference to launch the “Hear His Story” campaign. This initiative is dedicated to promoting... Read more of this article
Bermudian Adam Hall continued his promising start for the Biloxi Shuckers after helping them to a 10-2 win over the Tennessee Smokies at Keesler Federal Park on Saturday [June 15]. Hall, who was promoted to the Shuckers from the Rookie-level ACL Brewers last week, went three for five at the plate, recording his first three-hit game of the season and... Read more of this article
Car crash on Harbour Road, traffic diversions, King’s Birthday Parade, road sobriety checkpoints tonight, firefighters undertaking overseas recertification, Carnival Swizzle at Sunrise event, Bermuda Olympic logo unveiled on BermudAir, SPS donates $28,000 of school supplies, CariGenetics launches ‘Hear His Story’, Classic Old School Soca Fete,... Read more of this article
The Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon took place at Clearwater Beach this weekend, with some of the island’s budding athletes in action. The junior triathlon competition offers a chance to win a $1,000 Clarien Iron Kids Bank account, and the event also has a Tiny Tots Race where little ones aged 3 to 6-years-old can take part, entertainment, food and... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright] Six Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness athletes will vie for glory at the TBA Classic Muay Thai World Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Tyler Kerr, Jay Astwood, Keron Lee, Jarryd Simmons, Phill Beach and his daughter Emily Beach headed to Des Moines yesterday [June 17], where they will compete from tomorrow until Sunday. Kerr,... Read more of this article
One month after the National Swimming Championships took place at the National Sports Center, the XXXVI CCCAN Championships got underway in Monterrey, Mexico, with Bermuda winning 2 medals on the opening night. Elijah Daley claimed Bermuda’s first medal at the Championships winning the bronze medal in the 15-17 men’s 200 LC meter individual medley... Read more of this article
Benn Smith and Christian Ebbin sailed away to victory in the Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race this weekend. Smith and Ebbin powered their way to the finish line in a time of 1:49:32, Alan Frith and Sara Frith crossed the line in second clocking 1:52:31, and Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker finished third with a time of 1:55:00. Annual Edward Cross... Read more of this article
Member companies of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] are hosting a record number of 108 paid interns this summer, opening valuable work experience opportunities for Bermudian students. A spokesperson said,”ABIR kicked off the summer internship programme by hosting a reception at O’Hara House, attended by David Burt,... Read more of this article
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, June 15th. On Saturday the Vision of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Star Zulu bulk carrier, the Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Liberty of the... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, June 17 in observance of the Bermuda National Heroes Day Public Holiday. A spokesperson said, “The BSX will re-open on Tuesday, 18 June 2024.” Related Stories BSX Closed For National Heroes Day Holiday BSX Closed For National Heroes Day Holiday BSX Closed For... Read more of this article
ValeVibe Bermuda held a lively party at Clearwater Beach in St David’s this weekend. You can view photos from the event below, we will have additional coverage of the festivities all weekend, and you can view all Bernews coverage of the Carnival festivities over the years here. Related... Read more of this article
A series of six free movie nights, designed to “uplift and empower” the community, started on Friday [June 14] at Parson’s Road Playground. The Jazzy Treats Free Movie Nights continue on June 28, July 12 and 26, and August 9 and 23, running from 6 pm to 10 pm, featuring live entertainment, fun castles, food options, and Jazzy Treats’ sherbet... Read more of this article
Carnival in Bermuda festivities continued early this morning with the J’Ouvert celebration. You can view photos from the event below, we will have additional coverage of the festivities all weekend, and you can view all Bernews coverage of the Carnival festivities over the years here. Related... Read more of this article
As the island celebrates National Heroes Day – which honours eight distinguished Bermudians – Bernews is providing a unique look at two parks named after Mary Prince and Gladys Morrell. The Gladys Morrell Nature Reserve and Mary Prince Emancipation Park honour influential women in Bermuda’s history who contributed to the cultural... Read more of this article
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban commemorated World Oceans Day and Bermuda’s achievements in ocean conservatism in the House of Assembly om Friday. Minister Roban said, “I rise today to acknowledge and commemorate World Oceans Day, which we celebrated on June 8th. This global observance serves as an important reminder of the vital role... Read more of this article
The Greenpeace International ship Arctic Sunrise visited Bermuda last month to campaign for ocean sanctuaries and the UN High Seas Treaty. A spokesperson said, “Last month, in May, the Greenpeace International ship, the Arctic Sunrise, was in Bermuda as part of a global tour to campaign for ocean sanctuaries and to call for countries to urgently... Read more of this article
[Updated] The police are holding a press conference this afternoon about the fatal shooting in Pembroke this weekend. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The police have identified the murder victim as 37-year-old Diante Trimm, who was a mother of five. Related Stories Video: Police... Read more of this article
[Updated] A female has died following a shooting, the police have confirmed, A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a residence on South Terrace, Pembroke following a report of a female having been found with a gunshot wound. “Upon their arrival, officers... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public, following a number of thefts from boats in recent days. A police spokesperson said, “The public are asked to report any persons seen acting suspiciously around bays and in the vicinity of moored boats and to report the sale of second hand marine equipment that appears to be of... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Chris Garrod] Generative AI, and primarily ChatGPT-4 [and now even more so ChatGPT-4o], developed by OpenAI, represents a significant leap in natural language processing and artificial intelligence. Its ability to generate human-like text has opened up many applications, from content creation to customer service automation. However, these advancements... Read more of this article
Sectors more exposed to AI are experiencing almost five times [4.8x] higher growth in labour productivity, according to PwC’s inaugural 2024 Global AI Jobs Barometer. A spokesperson said, “The report, which analysed over half a billion job ads from 15 countries, suggests that AI could allow many nations to break out of persistent low productivity growth, generating... Read more of this article
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series takes a captivating dive into Bermuda’s rich history, with a rendition of the Sea Venture shipwreck, Bermuda’s national motto, ‘Quo Fata Ferunt’ and the Bermuda Triangle. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as... Read more of this article
[Updated] Traffic is currently being diverted on Harbour Road this afternoon [June 15] due to a car crash, with the police confirming that a car “struck a wall and ended up at the water’s edge” and the “female driver sustained non-life threatening injuries and was assisted out of the vehicle.” A police spokesperson said, “Around... Read more of this article
“Firefighters of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s Airport Operations Division are undertaking overseas recertification courses,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to notify this Honourable House that firefighters of the... Read more of this article
“A motorcar traveling east collided with a wall, overturned and landed on its side, before it caught on fire” this evening [June 9] on Middle Road, the police have confirmed A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving an overturned motorcar on Middle Road near the junction with Store Hill,... Read more of this article
