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Tiffany Slaton has been reported as missing in California, and law enforcement officials have issued multiple appeals for the public in California to help find her. A statement from the Fresno County sheriff’s office said, “Tiffany Slaton was last known to be camping alone in the Huntington Lake area on April 20, 2025. Her family has not heard […]

Fusion — a two-day masterclass — will be held on May 14–15 at the Treehouse in Hamilton, “bringing together the best of Bermudian business wisdom and international expertise for entrepreneurs and business owners ready to take their ventures to the next level.” A spokesperson said, “Created and hosted by Bermudian Amanda Daniels-Allen and her husband, […]

This year’s budget commits an additional $56.25 million to invest in healthcare, the 12-month waiting period for new HIP & FutureCare policyholders to access the Personal Home Care Benefit will be eliminated, and the prescription drug coverage for HIP and FutureCare policyholders will increased. The relevant part of the budget statement said said, “The Government […]

One of the suspects in the double murder may have been injured, the police said, as they continue to appeal for the public’s assistance in bringing these perpetrators In an update provided over the weekend, Acting Superintendent Jason Smith said, “We thank you for the assistance that we have been receiving so far from members […]

A new poetry collection, Finding Home, written by Rhys Campbell and illustrated by Elijah Bean, is set for release on May 13. A spokesperson said, “Finding Home is a poetic journey through the labyrinth of self-discovery and healing. Through raw and reflective verses, this collection dives into the depths of loss, exploring the aching void […]

Bermuda’s volleyball teams — Sean Tucker, Benjamin Barnett, Megan Hands & Hailey Moss — won silver medals at the ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball Championships in St Lucia, marking the first medals ever won by Bermuda’s senior beach teams at this level. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball Teams concluded play at […]

The BEDC is now accepting applications for its 6th annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Program, offering training, funding, and mentorship to students aged 13 to 23 starting their own businesses. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is now accepting applications for the 6th annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Program [SSEP]. Celebrating the program’s success […]

Bermudian athlete Ryan Outerbridge delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 Northeast-10 Conference Track & Field Championships, winning two gold medals and leading his Franklin Pierce University team to a strong showing. Outerbridge first triumphed in the men’s 3000-meter steeplechase, crossing the finish line in 9:48.09. The race marked a historic moment for Franklin Pierce […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board Premier & First Division league saw St. George’s Cricket Club, St. David’s Cricket Club, Cleveland County, Western Stars, Willow Cuts, and Southampton Rangers all secure victories. Premier Division At Sea Breeze Oval, St. George’s Cricket Club emerged victorious over Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club by six wickets, despite a herculean effort from […]

Following the delivery of the 2025 Budget by Premier David Burt in the House of Assembly, Deloitte released a ‘Budget Snapshot’, which highlights some of the key points from the Budget Speech, and follows in full below. You can click here to view all our coverage of the 2025 Budget. The 2025 Deloitte Bermuda Budget […]

The Mid Ocean Club played host to the Bermuda Golf Association’s May Monthly Medal, with Jarryd Dillas, Tracy Burgess, and Lewis MacFarlane all claiming divisional victories in a day of competitive golf. In the men’s 1st flight division, Jarryd Dillas showcased his consistent quality, carding an impressive even-par round of 71 to secure the win. […]

Adam Hall’s Nashville Sounds were defeated 5-3 away by the Gwinnett Stripers in Minor League Baseball yesterday [May 4]. Hall’s performance at the plate was 0-for-3. The Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers. Related Stories Adam Hall And Nashville Defeated By Knights Adam Hall And Nashville Defeat […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island drew 0-0 at home to San Antonio in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [May 4]. A former Bermuda captain winger, Smith made history in his first year as a head coach last term, leading Rhode Island to the Eastern Conference final in their inaugural season. Rhode Island face the New […]

David Lunn and Gayle Lindsay have claimed the men’s and women’s titles in the Swan’s Running Club Legends Series. Lindsay has won her seventh successive women’s title, having completed a clean sweep of wins in the four races this year: the Ludwig Cann 10K Run, the Ed Sherlock 8K Run, the Ray Swan Flat 8K, […]

Trey Mallory and his top-seeded University of North Carolina Wilmington [UNCW] men’s tennis teammates defeated No. 2 Elon 4-2 to win the 2025 Coastal Athletic Association Championship. The victory marks UNCW’s fifth consecutive CAA title and their 11th overall. UNCW has now defeated Elon in the finals for the fourth straight season at the Jimmy […]

Caitlyn Bobb, representing Virginia Tech, delivered a solid performance in the women’s 200m dash at the Big Orange Invite, which was hosted by the University of Tennessee at the Tom Black Track At LaPorte Stadium. Bobb crossed the finish line in fourth place with a time of 23.68 seconds Related Stories Caitlyn Bobb Begins ACC […]

Dennico Hollis celebrated a resounding victory with his LOC Hire Stenhousemuir Cricket Club in Scotland. They began their Western Premiership One Division campaign with a comprehensive 138-run win over M8 Driving Ferguslie. Stenhousemuir posted an imposing 300 for 7 in their 50 overs, thanks to centuries from Yaseen Valli and Zander Smith. Ettiene Jewell was […]

Everest Group Ltd. reported its first quarter 2025 results. A spokesperson said, “Everest Group, Ltd., a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions, reported its first quarter 2025 results. First Quarter 2025 Highlights Net Income of $210 million; Net Operating Income of $276 million Total Shareholder Return of 5.6% […]

The Bermuda Bankers Association said they ‘commend the Government of Bermuda on its 2025-2026 Budget Statement’ which was released Friday [May 2]. A spokesperson said, “Government has announced measures that support economic growth, while maintaining a budget surplus and projecting a stronger fiscal position through debt reduction over the coming year. Taken together, these factors […]

Christine Bogle-Mienzer has been named BNA 2025 Nurse of the Year in recognition of her exceptional dedication. President of the Bermuda Nurses Association Dr. Karen Grant-Simmons said, “To the BNA Nurse of the Year nominating committee, it is indeed a pleasure for me to nominate Christine Bogle-Mienzer for BNA 2025 Nurse of the Year. “I […]

Both the men’s and women’s Bermuda volleyball teams won their semifinal matches today to advance to the Gold Medal matches at the 2025 ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball Championships  in St. Lucia. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball Teams continue play today at the 2025 ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball Championships. “The Women’s pair […]

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has “launched the procurement process for Bermuda’s first offshore wind project” saying that “this landmark initiative aims to secure up to 120 megawatts [MW] of renewable energy from wind turbines that will be located off the island’s north shore.” A spokesperson said, “This milestone marks a significant step in Bermuda’s […]

Bermuda’s women’s field hockey team began their campaign in the Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games Qualifying Tournament with a 2-0 victory over Guatemala in their opening match. The starting lineups were as follows: Guatemala: Pamela de Leon, Mónica Cruz, Daniela Cruz, Maria Herbabdez, Jarllen Cifuentes, Sheril Borrayo, Yojaira Cardona, Myrna Gonzalez, Kristhel Echeverria, Valery […]

The Department of Labour advised that “some staff members are working remotely to facilitate maintenance and repairs at its current location on 23 Parliament Street.” A Government spokesperson said, “To continue serving the public, the front office remains open for walk-ins but has temporarily relocated to the Ministry of Economy and Labour Headquarters on the […]

Bermuda’s men’s field hockey team opened their Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games Qualifying Tournament campaign with a 2-2 draw against host nation Mexico. Playing in Mexico, Bermuda secured a valuable point in their opening match. The first half concluded without any scoring. The deadlock was broken in the third period when Yael Gonzalez scored […]

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne will attend and serve as a panelist at the 17th Annual Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum [CREF], taking place from May 7–9 in Miami, Florida. A Government spokesperson said, “The CREF Ministerial: Diverse Pathways to Energy Transition in the Caribbean session will explore how various jurisdictions, particularly small island states […]

The IQUW Bermuda Open Squash Championships concluded at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club with two compelling final matches. In the Ladies Final, top-seeded Aira Azman of Malaysia defeated second-seeded Hana Moataz of Egypt in a swift straight-sets victory. Azman secured the title 3-0 in 27 minutes with scores of 12-10, 11-3, and 11-6. The […]

Monday, May 5 is expected to be rather cloudy with a few passing showers developing, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 6.29am […]

Bermudian equestrian Cody Rego secured a victory in the CSI1* 1.35m – Table A with Jump-off International Horse Class at the Sentower Park – Easter Tour Week 3. Riding Berenice Della Caccia, Rego completed the first round with a clear round in 70.92 seconds, qualifying for the jump-off. In the jump-off, Rego and Berenice Della […]

The Bermuda Men’s and Women’s Beach National Teams are competing in the 2025 ECVA Beach Volleyball Championships in St. Lucia. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Men’s & Women’s Beach National Teams are currently at participating in the 2025 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball Championships taking place from May 2-4, 2025, […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board First Division saw Western Stars, PHC, and Southampton Rangers SC all secure victories. Western Stars Defeat Somerset Bridge – Western Stars 128/5 Somerset Bridge 100/7 At Lord’s in St. David’s, Western Stars delivered a controlled performance to claim a 28-run victory over Somerset Bridge. Opting to bat first, the Stars posted […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 68-year-old Jose Brandao Paiva. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 68-year-old Portuguese national, Jose Brandao Paiva. “Mr. Paiva is described as being 5‘6“ in height, slim build, light complexioned and bald. “He was last […]

Bermudian sailor Jordan Vieira has been named the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association [SAISA] Rookie of the Year. He competes for Eckerd College, which said, “Vieira, from Bermuda, competed in 14 events this year with nine top-five finishes. He won the A Division at the Admiral’s Cup on April 26-27 and finished runner-up at the […]

Bermuda footballer Kole Hall scored twice in Chorley’s 4-2 defeat away to Scunthorpe in the Vanarama National League North semi-final yesterday [May 3]. Hall scored a first-half equaliser to make it 1-1, scrambling the ball home from close range. He also netted his side’s second to make it 4-2 in the 78th minute. Hall scored […]

The Bermuda SPCA is holding its ‘Paws to the Park’ event at the Botanical Gardens today [May 4] and you can tune in and watch a short portion of the event below, and we will have additional coverage later on. April Augustus, Executive Director of the Bermuda SPCA, previously said, “This event is more than just a walk in […]

Asunción and Rio-Niterói have been officially recognized as Candidate Cities to host the XXI Pan American Games in 2031. A spokesperson said, “The race to host the XXI Pan American Games in 2031 has officially begun. Both the Olympic Committee of Paraguay and the Olympic Committee of Brazil fulfilled in due time and form the […]

The Convex End-to-End was held this weekend, with the always popular event seeing participants walked and cycle the length of Bermuda to support local charitable organizations. Funds raised during this year’s event will go to the following charities: Age Concern [ACB Hardship Programme], Bermuda Audubon Society [Conservation Management Plan for High Point], Bermuda Red Cross […]

Trey Simons and Gayle Lindsay claimed top honours in the Sir Stanley Burgess 5K today [May 4]. Simons finished in 16min 01sec, with Thomas Mills second in 16:47 and David Lunn third in 17:41. Lindsay was the first women’s finisher in 18:19, with Teresa Ruiz second in 19:35 and Stepanka Sprincova third in 20:09. In […]

Maiden Holdings shareholders have approved all proposals for the company’s planned merger with Kestrel Group, with the deal expected to close in Q2 2025 pending regulatory approvals. A spokesperson said, “Maiden Holdings, Ltd. announced that, at the special general meeting of Maiden shareholders held today, all proposals related to Maiden’s proposed business combination [the transaction] […]

Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced its 2025 first quarter results, saying “we delivered solid results this quarter despite the losses arising from the California wildfires, resulting in an annualized operating return on equity of 11.5%.” A spokesperson said, “The results included: Net income available to Arch common shareholders of $564 million, or $1.48 per share, […]

The Department of Culture is kicking off Heritage Month 2025 with Freedom’s Steps — a three-day weekend celebration of culture, community, and legacy — featuring this evening’s [May 3] Gombey Unity March, and you can tune in and watch a short portion below. We will have additional coverage later on. You can view all of our coverage […]

The Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center was alive with youthful energy as the 2025 Bermuda Pacers School Relay Classic, sponsored by AIG, took center stage. In the Primary School Division, it was West End Primary who emerged as the Combined Team Champions, narrowly edging out their rivals with a total […]

Bermudian swimmers Emma and Jack Harvey both achieved record-breaking performances on the third day of the 2025 TYR Pro Swim Series at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center. Emma Harvey broke the Bermuda women’s 50m butterfly open record while finishing second in the B Final. Her time of 26.75 seconds surpassed her previous national record of […]

The Convex End-to-End was held today [May 3], marking the 38th annual iteration of the event, with people walking and cycling cross the island to raise money for charity. Funds raised during this year’s event will go to the following charities: Age Concern [ACB Hardship Programme], Bermuda Audubon Society [Conservation Management Plan for High Point], […]

Sunday, May 4 is expected to see sunny breaks with a few showers around, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.30am and […]

“We urge members of the public that should you recognise or are able to identify any of the persons in that video, do not attempt to take matters into your own hand and approach or confront them,” the police said following the video footage released in connection with investigation into the double murder in Sandys. […]

Twenty-one students from Somersfield Academy recently travelled to New York City to participate in the Global Classrooms International Model United Nations Conference. A spokesperson said, “Twenty-one students from Somersfield Academy’s M4 and DP1 cohorts travelled to New York City to participate in the 2025 Global Classrooms International Model United Nations [GCIMUN] Conference, hosted by the Lebanese […]

Nahki Wells helped Bristol City secure a Sky Bet Championship play-off berth after drawing 2-2 at home to Preston North End today [May 3]. The Bermuda striker, who has scored ten goals this season, created his side’s first goal for Ross McCrorie in the 69th minute to make it 2-1. City have finished sixth in […]

Semi-Finals night at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club delivered a quartet of captivating encounters as the top seeds in both the Ladies’ and Men’s draws were pushed to their limits in the IQUW Bermuda Open Squash Championships. Sibling Showdown Sees Aira Azman Advance The opening match saw a fascinating sibling rivalry play out as […]

Ki-Juan Minors has started the Equestrian Sport Productions [ESP] Spring Series Five event in Wellington, Florida in impressive style. Minors, riding Kylie VJ, competed in the 1.40m Open Jumper II2.1 Class. The pair navigated the first round of the international competition without recording any faults, setting themselves up well for the jump-off. In the second […]