Bermuda’s under-12 boys’ tennis team delivered a competitive performance in their opening match of the 2025 International Tennis Federation [ITF]/COTECC Sub Region 3 tournament in the Dominican Republic, narrowly falling 2-1 to Puerto Rico after a series of tightly contested three-set matches. Led by captain Evan Heyliger, the team featured Trystan Thompson, Oliver Anderson, and […]
22nd, July 2025, 07:41pm
Four American cruise passengers were arrested after they were “found in possession of a significant amount of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, believed destined for Bermuda,” including the drug Carfentanyl, which officials said is “100 times more potent than regular fentanyl.” A police spokesperson said, “Four U.S. cruise visitors have been arrested after they were […]
22nd, July 2025, 07:35pm
[Written by Stephen Wright] David Leach, the Bermuda Bowls Association president, described the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland, as a valuable learning experience for the national team. Representing Bermuda in lawn bowls were Leach, his daughter Tamara Leach, Dave and Jude Barton, along with Braden and Jinhwa Rustand. Although the team did not secure […]
22nd, July 2025, 07:17pm
Ashley Butterfield Couper has qualified for the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, after an impressive performance at the Ironman Lake Placid in New York on Saturday [July 20]. Couper, a multiple Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby women’s champion, finished 223rd overall, first in the women’s 45-49 age division, and 46th in the women’s field. She completed […]
22nd, July 2025, 06:40pm
[Written by Constance Ridley-Smith, Ph.D.] The 2025 Bermuda Piano Festival resolved with a perfect cadence on Saturday, June 21st. The final program of the series was as intellectually satisfying as it was musically brilliant. Led by pianist and artistic director Alex Tuchman, the final evening’s performance showcased the best of French Impressionism and Romanticism, while […]
22nd, July 2025, 06:01pm
Police confirm death of 16-year-old Josh Frias, drugs & knife in vehicle, four men arrested, four U.S. cruise visitors arrested in drug bust, Premier David Burt receives Alpha Merit Award, Andrea Mckey inducted into Hall of Fame, Youth Library renaming ceremony, Bermuda at Island Games in Orkney and football teams return home are some of […]
22nd, July 2025, 06:00pm
The gold medal-winning Island Games Men’s and Women’s Football Teams returned home last night [July 21] receiving a warm welcome after their outstanding showing at the Island Games in Orkney, Scotland. Bernews was on location in Orkney to provide exclusive reports and footage of the team’s outstanding efforts, and you can view all of our coverage […]
22nd, July 2025, 05:48pm
AM Best has affirmed Bermuda-based AVLA Re Ltd.’s B++ financial strength rating and “bbb+” credit rating, with a stable outlook. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” [Good] of AVLA Re Ltd. [AVLA Re] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these […]
22nd, July 2025, 05:42pm
July 21 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,957.85, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 49 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 18 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 17 […]
22nd, July 2025, 05:15pm
The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 21] include notification of planning applications registered, public notification and section 199A notice to creditors and contributories. List of Planning Applications Advertised on July 21, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0725/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication […]
21st, July 2025, 05:38pm