No-fly Zone for SailGP
BCAA Press Release:
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) has announced a temporary no-fly zone over the Great Sound that will take effect during next
Schedule & Programme For 2026 End-To-End
The 39th Convex End-to-End will take place on Saturday [May 2], bringing the community together for a day of walking, cycling and fundraising in support of local charities. The organization previously said, “This year’s event will benefit nine local charities, expanding its reach and impact across the island. Four organisations will receive major grants of …
St David’s lay down marker by beating St George’s
Somerset Cricket Club (St George’s won toss): St David’s beat St George’s by eight wickets
St David’s were crowned the Champion of Champions after beating St George’s in an entertaining match on …
Sunday April 26th: “Good News” Spotlight
News that the Clyde Best documentary held the Bermuda premiere, the Green Family donated $50,000 donation to the Eliza DoLittle Society, and the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda donated two ambulances to the Bermuda Hospitals Board were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Minister Crystal Caesar welcomed the Verbal …
Cricket: Southampton & St. David’s Win
The 2026 cricket season commenced at Somerset Cricket Club with a high-scoring Champion of Champions double-header, resulting in titles for Southampton Rangers and St. David’s Cricket Club. The opening day was highlighted by the first century of the season from PHC’s Davin Dill and a rapid unbeaten 90 from Ricardo Brangman. First Division: Southampton Rangers …
AM Best Affirm Ratings For Biglari Reinsurance
AM Best has affirmed strong ratings for Biglari Reinsurance Ltd. and affiliates, citing strong capitalisation and stable performance. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” [Excellent] of Biglari Reinsurance Ltd. [Bermuda] and its reinsured affiliates, First Guard Insurance Company …
AM Best Confirms Lion Reinsurance’s Ratings
AM Best has affirmed Lion Reinsurance Company Limited’s Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] with a stable outlook, citing its very strong balance sheet strength and adequate operating performance. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Lion …
Bermuda Players Conclude CIAA Tennis Games
The 2026 CIAA Women’s Tennis Championships concluded for Bermuda’s representatives as Virginia State University and Johnson C. Smith University were defeated in the semi-final round, ending the title bids of Alexcie Burrows, Airez Gilbert-Simons, and Nadhira Durham. The losses for Alexcie Burrows and Airez Gilbert-Simons ended Bermudian involvement in the tournament after a week that …
Temple Of Tennis Open Tournament Begins
The Temple of Tennis Open Tournament commenced, featuring opening-round matches across the Men’s A, Men’s B, and Women’s B divisions. David Thomas advanced to the next round following a three-set victory over David Gravier. Thomas won the opening set 6–2 before Gravier leveled the match with a 6–3 win in the second set. In the …
BASA Hosts 2026 Spring Long Course Meet
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the 2026 Spring Long Course Meet this weekend at the National Sports Centre, featuring several of the island’s elite swimmers in preparation for the international season. Jack Harvey won the Men’s 15 and Over 50 Metre Freestyle, finishing with a time of 23.36 seconds. In the women’s division, Lisa …
Muso & McDaniel Leads Centennial Games
Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso shot a 1-under-par 71 to help McDaniel College take the lead in the team standings following the second round of the Centennial Conference Men’s Golf Championships at Waynesboro Country Club. McDaniel College moved from third place to first and sits at 6-under-par as a team with 18 holes remaining. The performance …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 24 2026
April 24 saw 501 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $27,555.00 BD. 501 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.8% at $55.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,540.87, down 1.60% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report …
Photos: 2026 Agricultural Exhibition Day #3
The annual Agricultural Exhibition was held at the Botanical Gardens in Paget, with the 3-day event attracting thousands of attendees and showcasing a diverse array of homegrown and handcrafted entries, as residents of all ages display their skills in agriculture, horticulture, and the arts. You can view all Bernews coverage of this year and past years Agricultural …
Boccia Bermuda Launches 2026 Season
Boccia Bermuda has announced the start of its 2026 competition season, with top athlete Yushae Desilva-Andrade set to compete at the Montreal World Boccia Cup next week. A spokesperson said, “Boccia Bermuda is proud to announce the start of its 2026 competition season, highlighted by the upcoming participation of Bermuda’s top boccia athlete, Yushae Desilva-Andrade, …
Volleyball Team Defeat Cayman Islands
Bermudian beach volleyball players Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl defeated the Cayman Islands and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NORCECA Under 18 Women’s World Championship Qualifiers in the Dominican Republic. The duo secured a 2-0 win [21-12, 21-7] over the Cayman pair in the 14-nation tournament. This victory earned the Bermudians a highly challenging …
Keziah Martin’s Hereford Staying Up
Keziah Martin’s Hereford have guaranteed their Enterprise National League North safety after drawing 2-2 at home to Peterborough Sports today [April 25]. The Bermuda midfielder joined Hereford on loan from rivals Buxton in January before signing a permanent deal last month. Hereford have finished twentieth in the table. Related Stories Milan Butterfield’s Halesowen In Play-Offs …
Milan Butterfield’s Halesowen In Play-Offs
Milan Butterfield’s Halesowen Town have reached the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central play-offs. The Bermudian midfielder helped his side beat AFC Sudbury 5-0 at home today [April 25]. Halesowen, who finished fifth in the table, face Spalding United away in the play-off semi-finals on Wednesday. Related Stories Nathan Trott Future Talks Set For …
Fatal collision in Sandys
Photo by Bermuda Police Service
Bermuda Police Service media release:
Around 4:17 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2025, police and other first responders were d
Rider dies in Sandys collision
Bermuda recorded its fifth road fatality of the year after a rider succumbed following a two-vehicle collision in Sandys today.
The Bermuda Police Service said that at 4.17pm, officers and other first…
The Bermuda Police Service said that at 4.17pm, officers and other first…
Around 4:17 PM on Saturday,
Around 4:17 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2025, police and other first responders were dispatched to the scene of a serious two vehicle collision on Somerset Road near the junction with Westside Road in Sandys.
Motorcyclist Dies In Collision In Sandys
Police have confirmed the death of a male motorcyclist following a collision in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Police and other first responders were dispatched to the scene of a serious two vehicle collision on Somerset Road near the junction with Westside Road in Sandys. “Details surrounding the collision remain limited at this time; however, …
Nahki Wells Scores In Luton Town Victory
Nahki Wells scored his tenth goal of the season with a penalty in Luton Town’s 2-1 win at home to Barnsley in Sky Bet League One today [April 25]. The Bermudian striker converted from the spot in the sixteenth minute. Luton are seventh in the table, one point adrift of the play-off places, with 71 …
Sargasso Sea eel research continues
Sargasso Sea Commission Press Release:
A German-led international team of marine scientists has returned to the Sargasso Sea to continue long-term research o
Bermudians shine as EFL season nears finale
Luton Town’s Nahki Wells. Photo supplied
It was a weekend of high stakes across the English pyramid as Bermuda’s overseas contingent battled for promotion,
BSSF Primary School Preliminary Results
The 2026 BSSF Primary School Preliminaries began today at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, with primary school athletes competing for qualification spots in the finals. In the Under 9 Girls 100 Metre Dash, Skye Furbert of West Pembroke Primary led qualifiers in 14.56 seconds. Tyla Foote of Elliot Primary and Sazise Lobese of Saltus …
Bailey’s Bay wall art project wraps up on Sunday
Photo supplied
Bermuda Walls Press Release:
The Bermuda Walls Festival wraps up its 2026 celebration this weekend with the conclusion of its Bailey’s Ba
Former CIA boss David Patraeus to speak at Biltir conference
A controversial former Central Intelligence Agency director will speak at a Bermuda reinsurance conference later this year.
The highly decorated four-star US Army general, who once commanded forces in…
The highly decorated four-star US Army general, who once commanded forces in…
On Friday 1st and Saturday
On Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May, His Majesty The King will travel from the East to the West, stopping at various points along the way.
Saltus & Warwick Academy Win Basketball
Saltus Grammar School and Warwick Academy won the Bermuda School Sports Federation middle school basketball finals. Saltus Grammar School defeated Mount Saint Agnes Academy 22–15. Leydi Raynor led all scorers with 10 points and Amaris Nusum added six. Mount Saint Agnes Academy received seven points from Kyra Simmons and six from Phoenix Williams. Raynor and …
Gazzard & Weikl Begin NORCECA Qualifiers
Bermudian athletes Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl started competing at the 2026 NORCECA Under 18 Women’s Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifiers in the Dominican Republic, where 14 nations are represented in the tournament. Puerto Rico 2, Bermuda 0 In their opening match in Pool C, the Bermudian duo faced the fourth-seeded Puerto Rican team of Ana Isabel …
The grounds have already begun
The grounds have already begun to tell a story—one that started just two days ago but feels rich with tradition, energy, and community spirit.
Bermudian Players Advance In CIAA Tennis Games
Bermudians Airez Gilbert-Simons, Nadhira Durham, and Alexcie Burrows featured prominently in the quarter-final round of the 2026 CIAA Women’s Tennis Championships, with two advancing to the semi-finals following dominant team performances. The trio represented their respective colleges in the knockout stage as Johnson C. Smith University and Virginia State University secured sweeps to move forward …
Bobb & UMBC Finish 19th At Penn Relays
Bermudian sprinter Madisyn Bobb and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] Women’s Track and Field team competed at the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Bobb ran the third leg for the UMBC squad in the College Women’s 4×200 Championship of America relay. Competing alongside teammates Jayda Solomon, Miyana Johnson, and Winter Evans, …
Bermuda Walls Bailey’s Bay Event On Sunday
The Bermuda Walls Festival will wrap up its 2026 celebration this weekend with the conclusion of its Bailey’s Bay Project, bringing together art, community and culture for a vibrant, family-friendly finale on Sunday, April 26. A spokesperson said, “Following a week of live mural painting across the island earlier this month, the focus is now on Bailey’s …
Premier Burt Meets With Youth Parliament
Premier David Burt recently met with members of Youth Parliament, listening to their views and answering their questions. “I joined Youth Parliament and spoke with the young Bermudians, answering their questions and listening closely to their views on the issues that matter to them,” the Premier said. “They raised really great questions, and it was clear how …
Allshores Limited Reports 2025 Financial Results
Allshores Limited announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2025, the first full financial year following the amalgamation of BF&M Limited and Argus Group Holdings Limited, which completed on 6 January 2025. Earnings And Operating Performance A spokesperson said, “The Group generated underlying earnings from operations of $62.4 million for the year ended …
Burrows Earns CIAA All-Conference Honours
Following her impressive season, Bermudian tennis player Alexcie Burrows has earned all-conference recognition, with the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association [CIAA] naming her to its 2026 Women’s Tennis All-Conference Team. Burrows, who competes for Virginia State University, was included among a group of standout players selected from across the conference. In unveiling the honors, the organization …
Spelling Bee Champs meet Minister of Education
Tashana Walter Morgan, Verbal Victory Trustee; Eli Oduntan, 2nd Place, Saltus Grammar; Minister Crystal Caesar; Hunter Pewter, 1st Place, Somersfield Academy;
Bermuda Sailors Conclude Competing In France
Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton, and Adriana Penruddocke concluded competition at the 57th Semaine Olympique Française in France, testing themselves against elite international fleets in the Mediterranean. The trio represented the island across the ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 classes during the week-long regatta, which featured many of the world’s top-ranked competitors. ILCA 7 …
Somerset lifts one-year ban on Macai Simmons
St George’s vice-captain Macai Simmons will be eligible to play in the Champion of Champions match against St David’s this afternoon after Somerset Cricket Club rescinded a ban imposed against him.
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Registry General Recognises World IP Day
The Department of Registry General is marking World Intellectual Property Day, highlighting the role of intellectual property in sport under the theme “IP and Sport: Ready, Set, Innovate.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Registry General unites with Intellectual Property Offices globally to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day on April 26, 2026. The purpose …
BHC appeals planning rejection for modular homes
A proposal to install nine modular units at a site in Sandys represents a “transformative” opportunity to help solve the island’s housing crisis with limited financial means, it was claimed in an appe…
Students inspired by women taking the wheel in tech
Bermudian women leading the way in information and communication technology captivated an audience of female senior school students with stories of shattering race and gender barriers while carving ca…
Royalty and Bermudian tradition on global TV
Royal visits, town criers and the continuing Broadway success of Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher combined this week on late-night television for a colourful segment on his role in the acclaimed r…
Archaeologist to return to historic Bermuda settlement
A US-based archaeologist who has studied one of the first settlements in Bermuda will return next month to continue his groundbreaking work.
Michael Jarvis, a professor at the University of Rochester …
Michael Jarvis, a professor at the University of Rochester …
Muso & McDaniel In 3rd At Centennial Opener
Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso and his McDaniel College teammates are in third place following the opening round of the Centennial Conference Men’s Golf Championships at Waynesboro Country Club. The McDaniel Green Terror finished the first day of the three-day tournament with a team total of 1-under-par. The performance places them behind leaders Gettysburg and Franklin …
Ricky Brangman: We have to keep our heads up and keep going forward
St David’s coach Ricky Brangman is adamant his team can challenge for honours this season, despite losing the valuable services of star trio Onias Bascome, Tre Manders and Kevon Fubler during the tran…
Brett Hampton first pick in Bermuda Smash Invitational draft
New Zealander Brett Hampton emerged as the No 1 pick in the Bermuda Smash Invitational Draft at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club last night.
The Northern Districts batting all-rounder was selected by Smith’s…
The Northern Districts batting all-rounder was selected by Smith’s…
Bermuda rugby team travel to take on Guyana
Bermuda’s senior men’s rugby team have travelled to South America to take on Guyana.
Brian Archibald’s team will take on the home side at the National Park rugby field in Georgetown, with the match st…
Brian Archibald’s team will take on the home side at the National Park rugby field in Georgetown, with the match st…
Wahoo and yellowfin tuna around in early season
Well, the flowers know that it is spring, the longtails, starlings and bluebirds all know that it is spring, even the humpback whales know that it is time to head north and the pelagic fish are just a…