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Bermuda’s Gabriella Cechini earned an individual silver medal and a relay gold medal while representing Mercersburg Academy at the Pennsylvania Independent School Track Championships. Cechini finished second in the women’s varsity 3200 meters, recording a personal best time of 11 minutes, 0.07 seconds. She also ran the lead-off leg for the Mercersburg Academy women’s varsity […]

Bermuda Dance Academy celebrates a decade of dance with its 10th Annual Recital on June 7, featuring reimagined performances that showcase the talent and growth of its dancers and teachers. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Dance Academy is thrilled to announce its 10th Annual Recital, a milestone celebration marking ten years of inspiring dance, artistry, and […]

The Bermuda Volleyball Association is sending teams to compete at the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship in Denver this month. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Assocation is please to announce the two teams who will be competing in the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship. The teams will compete in their respective competitive […]

Registration is now open for the 14th annual Mosaic You Go Girl Relay, set for Sunday, June 1. A spokesperson said, “Registration is open for the 14th annual Mosaic You Go Girl Relay, happening Sunday, June 1 with a Wicked twist. The hit movie/musical is this year’s special theme for the popular charity event.” “The […]

The Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race, Bermuda’s top cycling event, kicks off Bermuda Day on Friday, May 23, with riders racing from St. George’s to Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The excitement of Bermuda Day begins on two wheels this Friday, May 23, with the return of the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race [SPMR]—Bermuda’s premier road cycling event […]

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. has announced the appointments of Karen Green and David Priebe to its Board of Directors, effective May 15, 2025. A spokesperson said, “The Company also announced the retirement of long-standing Director Bill Freda, also effective May 15, 2025. Freda has served on the Hamilton Board since June 2014, including holding the […]

Everest Group, Ltd. has announced the appointment of Darryl Page as an independent, non-executive member of its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Page is a highly regarded insurance executive, bringing over four decades of leadership experience at high-performing complex global organizations. During his 12-year career at Chubb, he served as Division President of […]

L&F Indemnity has donated $35,000 and contributed 24 hours of volunteer service to WindReach, continuing a long-standing partnership supporting the charity’s educational and therapeutic programmes. A spokesperson said, “L&F Indemnity Limited, a Bermuda-based captive insurance company connected to the PwC network, has made a generous donation of $35,000 to support WindReach’s Educational and Therapeutic programmes […]

This week, the Ministry of National Security visited Cedarbridge Academy to “encourage students to consider future careers in Bermuda’s uniformed services.” A Government spokesperson said, “Held in the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium, the special assembly marked the first school-based presentation of its kind under the Ministry’s ongoing recruitment campaign, which aims to inspire more residents, […]

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently met with the newly appointed U.S. Consul General Antoinette Hurtado. A Government spokesperson said, “The meeting underscored the enduring relationship between Bermuda and the US covering a range of topics of mutual interest. During the meeting, Minister Lightbourne and Consul General Hurtado discussed several key initiatives, including the […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 20] include liquor licence, boards appointments and notification of planning applications registered. Notices of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority Special Session Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Liquor Licence Notice ID: GN0534/2025 Publication date: 20 May, 2025 Notices of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority Special Session The Chairman of the […]

Boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will head home to Bermuda next month to face Jamaican opponent Ian Darby at the Victualling Yard in Dockyard. Simmons, 27, extended his flawless professional record to 7-0 with another emphatic first-round stoppage – this time against American Tahlik Taylor in Concord, North Carolina, at the weekend. The hard-hitting cruiserweight made […]

TEMPO Bermuda is set to represent Bermuda at the BIG Salsa Festival in New York from May 23 to May 26. A spokesperson said, “TEMPO Bermuda, the island’s premiere Latin dance performance group, flies to New York this weekend to represent Bermuda on the world stage at the BIG Salsa Festival New York. “Running from […]

Henryk Marszalek won the Bermuda Open snooker title, defeating John Orr 4-0 in the best-of-seven frame final at WSC on Sunday, May 4. Marszalek, a member of a successful snooker league team earlier in April, secured the frames with scores of 59-12, 48-24, 52-11, and 60-26. His victory marks him as the first debutant in […]

The Bermuda Under-14 girls’ national team will travel to Trinidad and Tobago for the Caribbean Football Union Challenge Series in August. The competition will include 23 member associations from across the region. Bermuda are in Tier I with the higher-ranked nations, consisting of two groups of four teams each playing a round-robin format. Group A […]

Bermudian footballer Logan Jiménez and his Hibernian Under-18 team-mates proudly paraded their Club Academy Scotland Elite Under-18 League trophy in front of home fans at Easter Road at the weekend. Jiménez, who recently signed his first professional contract with the Edinburgh club, was among the players who took to the pitch at half-time during Hibernian […]

Bermudian cricketer Cameron Jeffers helped Bristol West Indian Phoenix beat Handsworth at home by eight wickets in the Windrush Trophy T20 at the weekend. Handsworth won the toss and elected to bat, posting a total of 173 for the loss of four wickets off their allotted overs. Leg-spin bowler Jeffers bowled three overs for 41 […]

BermudAir has welcomed its third aircraft, with the company saying “this new addition to BermudAir’s fleet represents a significant step forward in BermudAir’s commitment to providing dependable, high-quality service to passengers.” A spokesperson said, “BermudAir is excited to announce the delivery of its third aircraft, “Niel Jones,” which arrived at L.F. Wade International Airport in Bermuda […]

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine made an encouraging start in the opening round of the R&G British Talent Cup at Donington Park in Derby at the weekend. Divine, representing British team Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing, qualified in 23rd place before finishing 21st in the first race and seventeenth in the second in a field […]

Boxer Andre Lambe will return to the ring next month when he faces American Kendo Castaneda at the Galveston Island Convention Centre, Galveston, Texas. It will be Lambe’s first outing since retaining his American Boxing Organisation regional belt at The Shed in Dockyard, stopping American Jimmy Williams in just three rounds in February. The eight-round […]

Cyclist Nicholas Narraway achieved a sixteenth-place finish at the recent Rutas Xacobeas-Padron Road Race in Spain. Narraway, who represented the Tenerife-BikePoint-LaSedeBycicles team in the amateur race, completed the 177.0-kilometres course in 4hr 16min 54sec. Britain’s Lucas Towers, riding for Caja Rural-Alea, claimed the win in 4:14:25. Related Stories Charlotte Millington Eleventh In Uruguay Cyclists Head […]

Cameron Adkins, competing for Christ School, placed 14th in the boys 1600 meter run finals with a time of 4:27.70 at the NCISAA Division I State Championship Meet. The meet was hosted by Charlotte Country Day School. Adkins later finished 12th in the boys 3200 meter run finals, setting a personal best of 9:40.21. Related […]

Somerset Primary, West End Primary, and Lagoon Park Preschool will be hosting a Heritage Day event on Wednesday [May 21] at Warren Simmons Field. A spokesperson said, “Somerset Primary, West End Primary and Lagoon Park Preschool are uniting to celebrate our Bermudian Heritage and provide the children with the exciting opportunity to be involved in […]

The Chatmore School Development Association has launched “Retired. Not Expired” to celebrate and support Bermuda’s retirees, beginning with retired teachers. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda and the global community prepare for a significant demographic shift by 2030, with a growing population of retirees, the Chatmore School Development Association [CSDA], Registered Charity #989, proudly announces the […]

The Senate is scheduled to be in session today [May 20], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the 2025 Corrections Week, the Bermuda Housing Trust – Audited Financial Statements & Current Challenges and The Annual Report of the Registry General 2023 The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Independent […]

Scooter Mart Motor Fest on June 29 will welcome its first overseas exhibitor, Stolztus Logistics, showcasing two 1980s superbikes alongside local vehicles, entertainment, and family activities. A spokesperson said, “Scooter Mart Motor Fest, presented by Bermuda Charge, will welcome Stolztus Logistics International as its first ever overseas exhibitor on Sunday 29 June. The company will […]

Bermudian harness pony driver Kiwon Waldron participated in three qualifying races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, achieving a victory and two other placings in both pace and trot disciplines. Waldron began the evening in race 2, a pace qualifier, driving Caviart Sanibel to a time of 1 minute, 58 and three-fifths of a second […]

May 19 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,826.84, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 16 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 15 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 19] include acting appointments. Acting Director The Ministry Of Tourism Transport Culture & Sport Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0528/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 19 May, 2025 Offical Gazette No. _______ Acting Appointment Acting Director Of Culture […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is reminding the public of ongoing and upcoming lane closures in St. George’s and Hamilton Parishes. A Government spokesperson said, “In St. George’s, preparation and paving work are underway on Mullet Bay Road, from York Street to Ferry Road. These operations began on Monday, 12 May 2025, and […]

The Department of Culture has announced this year’s Bermuda Day Grand Marshals, with Glenn Jones, Eugene O’Connor, McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, Seldon Woolridge, and Coral Wells all receiving the recognition. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Department of Culture formally shared the Grand Marshals of this year’s Bermuda Day Parade. This year’s five [5] Grand Marshals are […]

The Temple of Tennis Junior Challenger Tournament concluded at the Port Royal Tennis Courts, featuring final matches and decisive round-robin play among Bermuda’s promising young tennis players. In the under 12 boys’ division final, Trystan Thompson defeated Ollie Anderson in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, to claim the title. Chloe Mcbrearty emerged as a double champion. […]

The Bermuda Health Council has published its latest National Health Accounts [NHA] dataset, providing a “comprehensive overview of health system financing and expenditure through the 2022-23 fiscal year.” A spokesperson said, “The updated data captures 16 years of financial trends, reflective of how Bermuda’s health system has evolved over time. “Between FY2007 and FY2023, total […]

Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons maintained his perfect record after stopping American Tahlik Taylor in the first round in Concord, North Carolina, on Saturday [May 17]. Simmons, who dropped to light-heavyweight for the four-round contest, has won all seven of his professional bouts. His journeyman opponent [7-29-2] showed some intent early on before Simmons ruthlessly […]

Kaden Hopkins showcased his talents in the 2nd Annual Gran Premio New York City, a UCI 1.2 Men’s Elite professional race. The race featured a unique twist, beginning just ten minutes ahead of the 13th Michelob ULTRA Gran Fondo New York World Championship – a mass-participation ride over the same 137-kilometre [85-mile] course spanning Bergen […]

Flora Of Bermuda was narrowly beaten into second place on her first start of the season in the recent Duke of York Stakes in York, England. The four-year-old, owned by Bermuda Racing and named after Dame Flora Duffy, delivered an impressive display in the six-furlong Group Two race, which was won by Inisherin. Flora Of […]

Chris Smith held his nerve to clinch victory at the Gosling’s Moongate Tour Major at the Turtle Hill Golf Club. Smith, Daniel Augustus, and Scott Roy were tied on one-over par 55 at the top of the leaderboard after a tightly contested first round. Smith carded another one-over par in his second round, finishing the […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that due to the Bermuda Day holiday on Friday, 23 May 2025, household waste that would usually be collected on that day will instead be collected on Saturday, 24 May. A Government spokesperson said, “The Tynes Bay Public Drop-Off will remain open on the 23rd from 9 […]

Bryce Montgomery has congratulated his younger brother Blake after the London Knights clinched the Ontario Hockey League championship. The Knights secured their second consecutive J. Ross Robertson Cup with a 5-2 victory at home to the Oshawa Generals in Game 5 on Friday [May 16]. Bryce, who played for the London Knights for several seasons, […]

Jamin Hodgkins captained the Privateers Rugby Under-23 team in their recent 37-26 win against Rugby Ontario at Wickwire Field in Halifax. The Bermudian represented Pacific Pride Academy in the British Columbia Men’s Premier League earlier this year. A former Bermuda Under-19 international and Warwick Academy student, Hodgkins, who is eligible for Canada, has previously played […]

Mia Fishel’s Chelsea Women have completed the treble after defeating Manchester Women 3-0 in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley yesterday [May 18]. Sandy Baltimore scored twice and substitute Catarina Macario netted to seal a superb debut campaign at the helm for Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor. Chelsea have also won the Women’s Super League […]

Adam Hall’s Nashville Redbirds were defeated 10-6 away to the Memphis Redbirds in Minor League Baseball yesterday [May 18]. 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. Nashville are at home to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders tomorrow. Related Stories Adam Hall’s Sounds […]

Dennico Hollis’s LOC Hire Stenhousemuir defeated Prestwick by five wickets at home in the Western Cricket District Union Premiership One on Saturday [May 17]. Prestwick batted first, scoring 144 all out off 36.4 overs. In reply, Stenhousemuir chased down their target, scoring 147 for the loss of five wickets off 32.5 overs. Related Stories Cricket: […]

Bermuda footballer Reggie Lambe has been retained by English non-league side Needham Market for next season. Lambe scored four goals in 40 appearances for Needham Market this term. The 34-year-old joined Needham Market from National League club Braintree Town in September last year. The midfielder previously played for fellow Suffolk non-league sides Stowmarket Town and […]

Greenlight Energy has partnered with HOME, a charity working to end homelessness in Bermuda, to donate and install a complete solar panel system at its Hamilton property. A spokesperson said, “Greenlight Energy is proud to announce its partnership with HOME, a charity dedicated to ending homelessness in Bermuda. With the help of Greenlight’s generous clients […]

Bristol City have opened discussions over a new deal for Bermuda striker Nahki Wells, whose contract is set to expire this summer. The 34-year-old joined City from Burnley in January 2020 for a $5 million [$6.2 million]. He has since made 237 appearances and netted 48 goals for the club. Wells played a key role […]

Tiffany Slaton has spoken about surviving a weeks-long ordeal in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains after her solo camping trip took a turn for the worse. Injured in a snow storm and stranded without most of her equipment, the Bermudian was left with only a lighter, knife, and a few snacks. Slaton, who endured 13 snow […]

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] will present Garden of Light: Crafted Seeds of Community, a community art exhibition at the Bermuda Society of Arts from June 6 to June 30. A spokesperson said, “Held in honour of Cancer Survivor Month and marking 80 years of service to the people of Bermuda, this vibrant exhibition […]

Children explored a variety of trucks at the Touch-a-Truck event this weekend at Bernard’s Park in Pembroke, with proceeds supporting local charities. A spokesperson previously said, “The Touch-a-Truck event is set for May 18th from 9am to 12pm. There will be Firetrucks, Police vehicles, buses, excavators and other trucks for the children to play on […]

[Opinion column written by MP Paul Wilmot] Every year, the government delivers a budget, but it’s not just numbers on a page. A Budget shows what a government values, who they fight for, and where they take the country over the next fiscal year. Here is how the Budget process works: First, the Finance Minister […]