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Lee Rizzuto — who previously served as the U.S. Consul General to Bermuda – has been nominated by the Trump Administration to serve as the United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States [OAS]. In his welcoming remarks before the hearing, U.S. Senator Jim Risch said, “Mr. Rizzuto, if confirmed to be ambassador to […]

Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker won the annual Wall Memorial Regatta for comet class sailors, navigating a course that began in St. George’s Harbour. Curtis and Tucker completed the race in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 34 seconds. Gladwin Lambert and Stefan Maybury finished second with a time of 2 hours and 46 seconds. Anthony […]

A ribbon cutting was held this weekend at Karma Nightclub to mark the opening of the ‘Canvas is Black’ art exhibition. A spokesperson said, “A groundbreaking art that invites audiences to explore the depth, complexity, and beauty of Blackness—through the lens of Bermudian artists. “Organized by The Canvas is Black, an artist-led collective based in […]

Bermuda’s cricket leagues featured Premier and First Division matches with varied results. Bailey’s Bay secured a win, Somerset Cricket Club triumphed against St. George’s, and St. David’s dominated their East End derby in Premier Division action. In the First Division, Southampton Rangers and PHC recorded decisive victories. Premier Division: At Sea Breeze Oval, Bailey’s Bay […]

Dennico Hollis’ LOC Hire Stenhousemuir lost by 49 runs to Carlton Cricket Club at home in the Scottish Cup round one yesterday [May 11]. Batting first, Carlton scored 254 for nine from their allotted 50 overs, with Hollis bowling five overs of left-arm seam for 35 runs. In reply, Stenhousemuir were all out for 215 […]

Bermudian sprinter Caitlyn Bobb secured victory in the Women’s 200m Dash at the Liberty Twilight Qualifier, clocking a winning time of 23.77 seconds. Bobb’s performance highlighted a strong showing for her Virginia Tech Track & Field team, who amassed ten event wins at the meet, the final regular season event of their outdoor schedule. Related […]

Mia Fishel and her Chelsea Women team-mates have etched their names into Women’s Super League history after becoming the first side to complete an entire league season without losing a match. The newly crowned champions capped off a superb 22-game campaign with a 1-0 win at home to Liverpool on Saturday [May 10]. Fishel was […]

Adam Hall’s Nashville Sounds defeated the Norfolk Tides 7-2 in Minor League Baseball yesterday [May 11]. Hall’s performance at the plate was 1-for-4. The Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers. Nashville face the Memphis Redbirds on Wednesday. Related Stories Adam Hall’s Nashville Defeated By Norfolk Adam Hall’s […]

Monday, May 12 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at 6.23am and sunset will be at […]

The Disrupt Bermuda speaker series recently held at the Bermuda College, with the event opening with a networking session, hosted by Bacardi. A spokesperson said, “Disrupt is a global speaker platform where presenters address the audience for 5 minutes with their slides automatically rotating every 15 seconds. The intent is to inspire, educate and/or challenge […]

Students and teachers at Norwich Primary School in Jamaica are benefiting from a brighter, more welcoming environment after Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers, participating in Exercise Rum Runner 2025, helped revitalize the campus. A spokesperson said, “While the majority of soldiers focused on infantry training, a dedicated team took on a special mission, giving the school […]

Jake Smith and Stepanka Sprincova raced to victory at the Waterfront Wellness 5k this weekend. Smith captured the men’s title with a time of 17 minutes and 31 seconds. Philip Woollins finished second in 17 minutes and 57 seconds, while Tim Price took third place with a time of 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Sprincova […]

Tiffany Slaton remains missing after setting out on a solo camping trip in California last month, with teams searching for the 27 year old. Ms Slaton, a Bermudian who lives and works overseas and who has represented the island in archery, was initially reported missing last month. In their most recent update, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office posted […]

Dage Minors continues to impress on the international road running scene, setting a personal best at the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run 10K in England today [May 11]. Minors, representing Bristol West Athletics Club, finished in 30min 24sec. “That’s me done on the roads – 30:24 10k, PB – good winter roll on track,” Minors […]

The police said they are “aware of a number of social media posts making allegations in relation to an ongoing police investigation involving an unresponsive female found near Warwick playground” and are urging the public to please not forward the messages, saying it “could hamper the ongoing investigation as well as negatively impact any possible future […]

Bermuda’s Men’s National Field Hockey team faced Panama in a 5th and 6th place play-off that concluded in a dramatic shoot-out, with Bermuda triumphing 4-3 in the shoot-out after a 2-2 draw at the end of regulation time. Bermuda’s starting line-up included Justin Dill, Nathan Bothello, Alexander Godet, Aaron Madeiros, Gareth Tavares, Hemijah Bean, Donovan […]

Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams answered a Parliamentary Question from Shadow Minister of Public Works and Environment Craig Cannonier regarding the “total number of properties owned by the Government of Bermuda under the control and/or management of the Ministry of Public Works and Environment,” with an 18 page document released in response […]

Bermuda’s Women’s National Field Hockey team concluded their group stage at the Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games Qualifying Tournament with a 6-1 loss to Venezuela. Venezuela took an early 2-0 lead in the first period with goals from Patricia Mujika in the 12th minute and Yamileth Pargas in the 15th minute. Mujika extended Venezuela’s […]

The Bermuda Basketball Men’s League resumed action at The Berkeley Institute Gymnasium with a double header that saw a total of 195 points scored. In the evening’s opening game, the Kings defeated the New Era Flyboys 35-27. Darae Smith led the Kings with a double-double, scoring 12 points and securing 13 rebounds. Vernon Lambe contributed […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] announced the launch of ‘Race to Recycle,’ month-long recycling challenge taking place from Monday [May 12] to Friday, June 13. A spokesperson said, “This fun and impactful initiative encourages students across Bermuda to bring in Tin, Aluminium, and Glass [TAG] recyclables, while promoting environmental awareness and positive action. “This year’s participating […]

Adam Hall’s Nashville Sounds were defeated 4-1 at home by the Norfolk Tides in Minor League Baseball yesterday [May 10]. 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 face Norfolk again today. Related Stories Adam Hall’s Nashville Defeated By Norfolk […]

Ice hockey player Blake Montgomery and the London Knights defeated the Oshawa Generals 5-2 at home in Game 2 of the Ontario Hockey League final yesterday [May 10]. The best-of-seven series for the J. Ross Robertson Cup is now tied 1-1. Montgomery joined the Knights on an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement in November last […]

Sunday, May 11 is expected to be cloudy with a few morning showers and a brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be […]

The Bermuda Beach Art Festival organizers extend warm Mother’s Day wishes to all moms, share their hopes of bringing the event back this October, and are currently looking for sponsors. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Beach Art Festival organizers wish all the mom’s Happy Mothers Day. The organisers are hoping to put the event on […]

Canada’s Ted Murphy claimed the overall championship at the Bermuda International Invitational Race Week Regatta. Murphy, competing in the International One-Design [IOD] Series, concluded the ten-race series with a net score of 19 points. His final day performances included a second and a third-place finish. Bermuda’s Bill McNiven finished in second place overall with 21 […]

Bermudian athlete Za’Kayza Parsons contributed to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] Women’s Outdoor Track & Field team’s fifth-place finish at the 2025 America East Championships, held at the University of New Hampshire. UMBC accumulated 105 points in the competition. Parsons was part of the UMBC Women’s 4 x 100m Relay team that took […]

CURB will host a May 29 memorial at the Anglican Cathedral to honour Dr. Eva Hodgson, five years after her passing. A spokesperson said, “With the blessing and endorsement of Dr. Eva Naomi Hodgson’s family, Citizens Uprooting Racism Bermuda [CURB] warmly invites you to join us as we celebrate and reflect on the life and […]

The police continue to search continues for suspects involved in the fatal shooting in Sandys, with police urging anyone with information to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “The search remains ongoing for suspects involved in Last Thursday’s fatal shooting at the Legends bar in Sandys. We are again appealing for anyone with information to […]

Warwick Academy’s Enterprise Explorers team won first place and a $10,000 prize in KPMG’s annual Investment Challenge. A Warwick Academy spokesperson said, “One of Warwick Academy’s student teams finished first on Monday evening at the awards ceremony for the annual Investment Challenge run by KPMG and received a $10,000 cash prize. The challenge, designed to […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, May 10th. On Saturday the Faeroy bunkers ship and the Vision of the Seas cruise ship are expected, on Sunday the Patrick C discharge ship, the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will […]

Massachusetts firefighter Michael Desouza helped save a 75-year-old priest while vacationing on the island, pulling the man to shore and performing CPR after he was found unresponsive in the water. The New Bedford Fire Department posted the photo below online, saying, “The New Bedford Fire Department is pleased to announce that one of our Firefighters […]

FC Bascome Under-18 have celebrated winning the Bermuda Football Association Under-18 Division title. “Add another trophy to the collection – our U18s are BFA League champions!” read an FC Bascome social media post. “Congratulations to all the players [on and off island] as well as our amazing coaches who made this a great season!” FC […]

Bermudian footballer Logan Jiménez has helped Hibernian Under-18 claim the Club Academy Scotland Elite Under-18 league title. Jiménez, who recently signed his first professional contract with Edinburgh side Hibernian, switched from left wing to striker midway through the season, scoring a slew of goals. Hibernian Under-18 defeated Kilmarnock Under-18 4-0 to ensure they finish top […]

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. reported book value per share of $1,752 as of March 31, 2025, a slight increase for the first quarter of 2025, including dividends. Manning Rountree, CEO, commented, “Book value per share ended the quarter at $1,752, up slightly. We had solid operating results and good investment returns, partially offset by […]

May 9 saw 12,999 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $523,209.75 BD. 12,999 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.6% at $40.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,694.31, up 0.52% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report […]

Bermuda’s men’s national field hockey team achieved their first victory of the Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games Qualifying Tournament in Mexico, defeating Panama 1-0 in their final Group match. The first period concluded without any scoring, Bermuda broke the deadlock in the 21st minute of the second period when Donovan Simmons scored the decisive […]

The Opposition came to the House today “fully prepared” to begin debating the Budget and it was “disappointing, at best, to see that after our leader, the Hon Jarion Richardson and I spoke, no one from the Government rose to their feet,” Deputy Opposition Leader Ben Smith said. Mr Smith said, “We are in a […]

Boston’s Mass General Brigham [MGB] and the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] came together last night for a special dinner event celebrating their ongoing collaboration and care for Bermudian cancer patients, while also reflecting on the future of cancer care. A spokesperson said, “The evening’s conversation centred around ‘Bermuda to Boston: The Bermudian Cancer […]

The 2025 Relay For Life of Bermuda is being held this weekend, and you can tune in and watch a short portion live below. Lynne Woolridge, CEO of Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, previously said, “Relay For Life Bermuda is a shining example of what we can achieve when we come together as a community. […]

The One Bermuda Alliance said they have “deep concerns” over what they termed the “Government’s repeated failure to meet its legal and governance responsibilities in tabling key national reports,” OBA Leader Jarion Richardson said. Mr Richardson said, “This morning in the House of Assembly, the Government confirmed that the Annual Report of the Registry General […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board invites women and girls aged 12 and older to join the session on May 14th at the National Sports Centre, North Field. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is pleased to announce the second phase of the Women’s 6 v 6 Criiio Cricket Festival. “We warmly invite all interested […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 9] include acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriage. Registrar Registrar Of Companies Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0491/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Registrar of Companies Publication date: 09 May, 2025 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment […]

The police have now confirmed the death of Honee Smith. A police spokesperson said said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm identity of the woman who was found unresponsive in an area near the Warwick Playground as Honee Smith. “Unfortunately, Ms. Smith succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at King Edward VII Memorial […]

Shadow Finance Minister Dr. Douglas De Couto is delivering the Opposition Reply to the 2025/26 Budget and you can tune in and watch live below, and view all our coverage of the 2025 Budget here. Related Stories Video: Premier & Minister Press Conference Video: OBA Press Conference On Budget Video: Minister Jache Adams & Zane […]

The  Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum [CREF] in Miami ”provided a platform to share updates on Bermuda’s clean energy progress, including our proposed Integrated Resource Plan and the successes from the electrification of our public bus fleet,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 9], the Minister said, “As my first […]

“The Regulatory Authority is now in a position to accept applications for BGSUI Licences,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said in the House of Assembly today [May 9]. The Minister said, “The intent of this licence was to address critical energy challenges faced by important public institutions such as the National Sports Centre, which […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] “We become responsible for the actions of others the instant we become conscious of what they are doing wrong and fail to remind them of what is right.” – Suzy Kassem. Gun violence, among the more deadly aspects of antisocial behaviour, is the responsibility of all Bermudians, one which only a […]

At 9.30am on Monday [May 12] the registration link for Camp Connect will go live and “all camps listed on the portal will remain at last year’s affordable rate of $60 per week, per child,” Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 9] the […]

The Annual Report of the Registry General for the year ended December 31st, 2023 — which covers details like births, deaths, marriages, domestic partnerships and adoptions — was introduced in the House of Assembly by the Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward. The Minister said, “In 2023 there were 436 births; a decrease of 43 or […]

“Everywhere I go, I hear the same question ‘What is being done about our roads?” Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 9] the Minister said, “This Government has heard the people loud and clear and today I rise to provide an update on the […]