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Somersfield Academy recently hosted the 15th National Public Speaking and Debate Tournament. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy recently had the honour of hosting the 15th National Public Speaking and Debate Tournament, a prestigious event that brought together talented students from Bermuda and beyond to showcase their skills in debate and public speaking. The tournament also […]

Cameron Adkins represented Christ School men’s track and field at the Asheville School Track Meet in North Carolina, where he raced to victory in the 3200m. Adkins competed in the men’s varsity 3200 meters finals, clocking a personal best winning time of 9 minutes and 56.35 seconds. Related Stories Basden Competes In St. Thomas University Meet […]

Harneys announced that Mary Ward has been appointed to lead its Bermuda Corporate practice, effective 1 April 2025. A spokesperson said, “Mary advises on a broad range of commercial and corporate legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, company restructuring, private equity transactions and insurance licensing, transactional and regulatory advice. She also provides advice on finance mandates […]

Kaden Hopkins secured a superb second-place finish in the fourth stage of the 35th edition of the 6 Days of Crédit Agricole in Guadeloupe yesterday [April 11]. The race was held between Sainte-Anne and Saint-François over a distance of 123.3 kilometres Hopkins, of Unisportlamentinois, finished behind Paul Daumont, of Sprinter Canalien Cycling Team Handlebar. The […]

Bermudian archers Camerin Pickering and Jaydon Roberts have concluded their competitions at the Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 1 at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Florida. Both archers competed in the first round of the individual men’s recurve competition yesterday [April 11]. Pickering was defeated 6-0 Dhiraj Bommadevara from India; meanwhile, Roberts lost 6-2 […]

Ice hockey player Blake Montgomery helped the London Knights defeat the Erie Otters 6-3 at home in Game One of the Western Conference semi-finals on Thursday [April 10]. Montgomery has been in fine form since joining the Knights on an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement in November last year. Drafted by National Hockey League [NHL] […]

The Fidelis Partnership has appointed Suzanne Wells as Chief Operating Officer and Erik Manning as Head of Ceded Reinsurance. A spokesperson said, “The Fidelis Partnership [TFP] is pleased to announce the appointments of Suzanne Wells as Chief Operating Officer [COO] and Erik Manning as Head of Ceded Reinsurance. Erik starts his role in April, while […]

BermudAir has launched nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina, with the inaugural flight touching down today [April 11]. A spokesperson said, “BermudAir marked another milestone in regional connectivity today with the launch of its new nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport [RDU], directly linking Bermuda with one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the southeastern United States. […]

Surface Experts Ltd. [SEL] – formerly known as the East End Asphalt Company Limited [EEA] – has acquired Bermuda Ornamental Concrete Products. A spokesperson said, “Surface Experts Ltd., formerly known as the East End Asphalt Company Limited, has recently acquired Bermuda Ornamental Concrete Products. “Known for its distinctive concrete decorations and wall plaques, Bermuda Ornamental […]

Bermuda College hosted an advanced HVAC workshop led by representatives from Mitsubishi Electric Trane USA, in collaboration with Bermuda-based distributor Efficiency Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College continues to demonstrate the power of strategic partnerships in preparing students for the demands of a rapidly evolving global workforce. “In a significant development for the Division of Business, […]

Four members of the Bermuda Police Service — Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns, Inspector Cerepha Bridgeman, Mrs. Julie Trott, and Chief Inspector Andrew Smalling — were honoured by the British Overseas Territories [BOT] Women in Policing Network for their ‘outstanding contributions.’ A police spokesperson said, “Four Bermuda Police Service [BPS] staff were officially recognised by […]

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne addressed members of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s Economics Committee earlier this week, focusing on “the Ministry’s strategy to address Bermuda’s cost of living.” A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier this week, at the request of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne addressed members of […]

The Bermuda Softball Association’s league season continued with a triple header that saw a combined total of 89 runs crossing the plate. KillaWhat Outslug Team Smokey The night kicked off with a 31-run game, where KillaWhat emerged victorious over Team Smokey with a score of 19-12. Corey Boyce led the offensive charge for KillaWhat, going […]

Karting driver Scott Barnes is gearing up for round one of the Stars Championship Series – Queen Gambit City – at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina this weekend. Barnes, who drives for Maranello Karts USA, finished runner-up in the Rok class and fifth in the Shifter Masters class in his maiden Stars Championship Series […]

[Written by Anya Thompson] From the turquoise shores of Bermuda to the competitive fields of Dallas, Texas, a determined group of young footballers from CedarBridge Academy is gearing up to make a statement on one of the grandest stages in youth football — the prestigious Dallas Cup. From April 11th to 21st, these student-athletes will […]

Adam Hall impressed in the Nashville Sounds 8-3 defeat at home to the Memphis Redbirds in Minor League Baseball yesterday [April 10]. Hall made it 2-0 in the second inning by scoring Anthony Seigler who led off the inning with his first double of the season. He also went 2-for-4 with an RBI and his […]

Six new events have been added to the swimming programme for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. The International Olympic Committee Executive Board made a decision on Wednesday [April 9] to introduce the men’s and women’s 50-metres backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. The move follows the recommendation of the Olympic Programme Commission, which had […]

Cyclist Nicholas Narraway finished seventh in Stage 2 of the recent Tour of Murrieta circuit race in New England, the United States. Narraway was competing in the Men’s Pro 1/2 Class in a field of 66 riders. The Bermudian continues his impressive start to the year, having finished sixth at the Trofeo Olias Industrial in […]

Bermudian sailor Nicole Stovell has won the Canadian Intercollegiate Sailing Association’s Female Skipper of the Year award. Stovell helped Dalhousie University’s sailing team achieve some outstanding regatta performances, including winning the Fleet National Championships. She claimed a bronze medal for Bermuda at the Island Games in Guernsey, the Channel Islands, in 2023. Related Stories Rodrigues […]

The Kappa Classic youth football tournament opened at the National Sports Center last night with a full schedule of matches, with the always popular tournament set to continue in the coming days. Day One Results Group A – U11 Boys 1 Somerset Trojans Blacks 0 Devonshire Colts Blacks Group B – U11 Boys 0 Dandy […]

The police confirmed that Michael Miranda “has been located safe and well.” This follows after the police had issued multiple appeals to help locate the 57-year-old, and held a press conference yesterday. In a statement this morning [April 11], a police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police can report that Mr. Michael Miranda has been located, safe […]

Conyers announced the expansion of its Bermuda Corporate practice with the addition of four Bermudian associates: Evin Mosley, Lauren Thorburn, Kyra Dunstan, and Ryann Hollis. A spokesperson said, “This strategic growth reflects the firm’s continued commitment to nurturing local talent and delivering exceptional legal services to its clients. “Evin Mosley joins Conyers after working in […]

According to today’s Official Notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday, April 17th, with the checkpoints set to take place in all nine parishes; St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On […]

The OBA has called on the Minister to facilitate approval for a new seniors’ residential facility after the Development Applications Board rejected an application for the redevelopment of Channel House, and the Minister said he will prioritise the review of the submission to “make a swift determination” and he has “every intention of seeing this […]

Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed their new ship — the Norwegian Aqua — to New York City, with the vessel set to offer seven-day voyages to Bermuda from New York City from August 2025 through October 2025. A spokesperson said, “Norwegian Cruise Line [NCL], the innovator in global cruise travel, today celebrated the arrival of the all-new […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 10] include notification of planning applications registered and road sobriety checkpoint notice. List of Planning Applications Advertised on April 10, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0375/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 10 April, 2025 The […]

On the first day of the Eurofi Financial Forum in Warsaw, Poland, Premier David Burt and the Bermuda delegation participated in a “series of high-level meetings that focused on ensuring that Bermuda’s insurance sector remains strong,” the government said today. A spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that Premier Burt is leading a delegation of […]

Friday, April 11 is expected to see a cloudy and wet start, then turn drier and brighter in the afternoon, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference this afternoon [April 10] regarding Mr. Michael Miranda, who has been reported missing, and was last seen on March 28th. The police previously said, “Mr. Miranda is described as being 5’ 5” in height, slim built and light complexioned with brown hair, worn long. Mr. Miranda […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that “there will be no through traffic on the campus of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] between Point Finger Road and Berry Hill Road on Saturday 12 April from 8am to 1pm.” A spokesperson said, “Vehicles and pedestrians will be able to access the Emergency Department, the main Acute […]

Bermudian archers Camerin Pickering and Jaydon Roberts competed in the Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 1 at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Florida yesterday [April 9]. Shooting in the qualification round of the individual men’s recurve competition, Pickering finished 59th with a qualifying score of 608. Roberts finished 63rd with a qualifying score of […]

The Tino Martinez Quartet [TMQ] is getting set to hold a ‘Jazz and Art’ event on April 16, featuring live art creation by Carlos Santana during the group’s set. A spokesperson said, “To commence Jazz Month in April, TMQ will be hosting a ‘Jazz and Art’ in collaboration with artist Carlos Santana for a live […]

The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] announced that the deadline to apply for the ABIC Education Awards has been extended to Monday, April 15, 2025. A spokesperson said, “This extension gives applicants a few extra days to complete and refine their applications for one of Bermuda’s most impactful scholarship opportunities. “We’ve heard you—and we’re […]

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has announced that Aries Sports Centre will return as one of his sponsors this season. Divine has joined British team Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing for the upcoming R&G British Talent Cup [BTC] campaign. The teenager, who is also sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis and Custom Mechanics Limited, made his […]

Bermuda national team footballer Luke Robinson has reflected on his unexpected journey into marathon running as part of his recovery from a serious knee injury. The 26-year-old, who plays for English non-league side Whitehawk, suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament [ACL]— the second such injury of his career — during a Isthmian League Premier Division […]

[Written by Anya Thompson] In today’s world of likes, scrolls, and non-stop notifications, the average student is juggling more than textbooks and timetables. They’re carrying the weight of self-doubt, anxiety, and uncertainty — all while navigating the rocky road of adolescence. But at CedarBridge Academy, a group of Digital Print Production students are flipping the […]

The Ministry of Health hosted a panel discussion, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: The First 1000 Days of Life in Bermuda,” in honor of World Health Day on Monday, April 7th. A Government spokesperson said, “This thought-provoking event, held at Bermuda College’s Athene Lecture Hall, united experts, community members, and stakeholders to share insights and strategies […]

The Lido Complex announced that it is re-opening today [April 10] for lunch and dinner. Director Jacky DiMeglio said, “Guests have kept calling to see when we will re-open so we are very pleased to share this news and look forward to welcoming back old friends and making new ones. “We are also happy to […]

Bruce Keyes, Admissions Manager at St. Andrew’s College [SAC] in Ontario, Canada, will visit Bermuda from Thursday, April 10 to Saturday, April 12 to attend the 2025 Kappa Classic, the island’s premier youth football tournament. A spokesperson said, “His visit reflects SAC’s ongoing commitment to supporting international student-athletes and presents an exciting opportunity for local […]

Marsh announced the “launch of CyberShore Bermuda, an exclusive, excess cyber insurance facility that provides Marsh clients with enhanced protection and a streamlined client experience.” A spokesperson said, “CyberShore Bermuda provides up to $30 million in follow-form excess Bermuda capacity, attaching anywhere above $75 million. The facility features a first-of-its-kind claims enhancement, whereby the lead […]

The Bermuda softball league continued its action at the Michael Preece Softball Diamond with a triple header that featured a combined total of 69 runs. Home None’s Dominate Rainbows in Opener The first game of the night saw the Home None’s deliver a powerful offensive performance, defeating the Rainbows 26-1. Jesse Marshall was the offensive […]

UNC Wilmington [UNCW] men’s tennis celebrated senior day in style, with Trey Mallory and his teammates securing a 7-0 victory over the College of Charleston at UNCW Courts. Mallory featured in the doubles competition, teaming up with Alex de Gabriele in the number 2 spot. The duo faced a challenging start, falling behind 4-3 to […]

Ascot Group has appointed Marc Amen as Chief Executive Officer, North America, effective later this year, with responsibility for its U.S. and Bermuda insurance and reinsurance operations. A spokesperson said, “Ascot Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Amen as Chief Executive Officer, North America, effective upon completion of his current obligations later […]

Harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron was in action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, participating in four qualifying races across both pace and trot class events. Waldron took to the track for race 1 in the trot class, in the bike of Mclady Of Hearts they finished 3rd with a time of 2:00&2. Race […]

The commercial bowling league season at Warwick Lanes saw the title race become even more competitive as league standings shifted, with both the top teams and lower-ranked teams in action. The most significant result of the week saw league leaders Pin Heads suffer a 3-1 defeat to second-placed Secret Weapons. Third-placed Who Gives A Split […]

Minister for Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain welcomed attendees to celebrate the reopening of the Youth Library, with thew Minister noting the upgrades include new ceiling and carpet tiles, fresh flooring, energy-efficient LED lighting, a repainted interior and exterior, new shelving and more. Speaking at a press conference today, Minister Rabain said, “Good afternoon, […]

The 4th annual Kites For Kids event will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at TNT Tatem Field, with over 100 Bermuda Hummer kites and birdies to be given away to children, with the event also set to feature fun castles, the Gombeys, the Easter Bunny and more. A spokesperson said, “Please come out and […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced the “launch of a two-phase design competition seeking innovative architectural firms to conceptualise a new state-of-the-art facility, the Lefroy Care Community,” with the winning firm to “be awarded a prize of $90,000 and the opportunity to lead the design of this landmark project.” A Government spokesperson said, […]

BELCO will be the Gold Sponsor of the 13th annual Kappa Classic as part of the company’s ‘BELCO Giveback Programme.’ A spokesperson said, “BELCO has a long tradition of community support and donations with a focus on Bermuda’s youth. Football is embedded in our community culture and as a team sport requiring teamwork, skill, adaptability, and […]

David Morris took to the track with his The Masters High School men’s track and field teammates at the Ivy Prep North League Meet, hosted by The Hackley School. Morris delivered a standout performance in the men’s 400m, clocking a winning time of 50.81 seconds. This impressive time places Morris second on The Masters’ all-time […]