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Skyport’s second annual Great Bermuda Carol-Off has concluded, with Northlands winning the Primary division, Berkeley winning the Middle/Secondary School category and St David’s/East End Primary earning the People’s Choice Award. A spokesperson said, “Skyport’s second annual Great Bermuda Carol-Off concluded, and the finalists have now been decided with careful consideration by a panel of judges. These exceptional schools […]

[Updated] Two drivers were injured in a car collision in Hamilton this morning [Dec 9], with traffic diversions currently in place. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:45am Monday, 9th December 2024, two cars collided at the junction of Court Street and Reid Street in the City of Hamilton. “Apparently both drivers were injured and transported […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 28-13 away to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [December 8]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. The Raiders, who have won two and lost 11 games this season, are at home […]

In collaboration with thirty local companies who donated raffle prizes, Court House Squash & Wellness and their membership raised $4,500 to help support dementia care services. A spokesperson said, “Since opening in 2009, Court House Squash & Wellness has held several fitness-focused fundraising events to raise money for local charities. The Court House annual Members Christmas […]

The 2025 Bermuda Restaurant Weeks will be held from January 16th to February 16th, highlighting local flavors, signature events, and cocktail-focused experiences. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] invites foodies to save the date for the return of Bermuda Restaurant Weeks [RW2025], set to run from January 16 to February 16, 2025. This annual monthlong […]

Bermudian squash players Owen Rosorea and Mason Smith competed at the 2024 Forthlane Partners Canadian Junior Squash Open. Rosorea faced Sam Horsky in the boys’ under-17 singles consolation round. Horsky claimed the first set 11-5, but Rosorea responded with an 11-4 win in the second to level the match. The third set was a nail-biter, […]

Bermudian beach volleyball duo Sean Tucker and Kyle Hamilton concluded their NORCECA tour campaign with a 15th/16th place match against St. Kitts and Nevis. The Bermudians fell to Julian Bristol and Jedediah Pencheon in a three-set battle. Tucker and Hamilton took the first set 21-18, but their opponents answered back with a 21-18 win of […]

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] announced the launch of the ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign to educate individuals about privacy rights and the upcoming January 2025 implementation of PIPA. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Know Your Rights’ Campaign; a national effort […]

Sean Trott and Estienne Coetzee claimed victory in the Red Cross Jingle Bell 5K Run this weekend. Trott led the men’s field from start to finish, crossing the line in a time of 16:34. Jake Smith finished second in 17:01 and Sanchez Smith took third in 17:04. Coetzee finished with a time of 18:09, Megan […]

The Warriors Turkey Shoot at Ocean View Golf Course saw the team of OJ Pitcher, R. Brangman, D. Carey, and G. Peniston emerging victorious. Warriors Turkey Shoot Leaderboard -10 OJ Pitcher, R. Brangman, D. Carey, G. Peniston -10 D. Patterson, A. James, D. Livingston, VJ Minors -10 C. Richardson, H Asento, T. Smith, Zahn -09 […]

Monday, December 9 is expected to see abundant sunshine, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 7.09am and sunset will be at 5.14pm. […]

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club held their Christmas Market event last night [Dec 7], amidst the backdrop of the 2024 Bermuda Christmas Boat Parade. Located at the hotel’s Flagpole Terrace, the market featured an array of local businesses and a performance by the Salvation Army Brass Band. Related Stories Photos & Video: Princess Christmas Market […]

Jaydon Roberts secured victory in the Elite Division of the National Archery Association of Bermuda’s indoor season with an impressive score of 554 points. Camerin Pickering followed in second place with 545 points. In the Amateur Junior 16 & Up Division, Jamie Fraser took first place with 523 points, followed by Robin Selley (514 points) […]

Bermudian beach volleyball duo Sean Tucker and Kyle Hamilton continued competing in the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Costa Rica. Tucker and Hamilton fell to Devin Van Siclen and William Clemens of the Virgin Islands in their final Pool D match with a score of 2-0 [21-16, 21-11]. The match lasted 30 minutes. The Bermudian […]

The Somersfield Academy Parent Teacher Association [PTA] held their annual Holiday Market yesterday [December 8], offering a variety of items for sale including jewelry, bags, art and more. Related Stories Photos & Video: Somersfield Academy Fair Photos, Video, 360: Somersfield Spring Fair Video: Somersfield Librarians Spread Cheer Somersfield To Hold Holiday Market On Dec 2 […]

Owen Rosorea and Mason Smith represented Bermuda at the 2024 Forthlane Partners Canadian Junior Squash Open, held at the Club at White Oaks Resort and Spa and Ridley College’s Jack Aylott Squash Center. Rosorea, competing in the boys’ under-17 singles division, lost to Niam Tejani 11-5, 11-2, 11-4. Smith played in the under-12 boys’ singles […]

The Corporation of St. George’s is set to host its annual “Santa’s Coming to Town” event on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. The festivities will take place in King’s Square, St. George’s, starting at 6:00 PM. The event will feature a visit from Santa Claus, and attendees can expect a variety of family-friendly activities, including fun […]

Bermudian rugby player Satya Darrell scored a try in her debut for the University of Manchester Women’s Rugby Football Club IXV team on Friday, December 6, 2024. Darrell, playing left wing, helped secure a 27-12 victory over Sheffield Hallam. Her try contributed to the win for Manchester, who compete in the BUCS Northern Tier 2 […]

News that HOME Executive Director Denise Carey was named the Women’s Empowerment Summit’s 2024 Woman of The Year, the MarketPlace Christmas Parade took place, and the Bermuda Police Service released more Bermuda Sports Superstars Cards were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Kane Crichlow continued his […]

The City of Hamilton’s Christmas Boat Parade concluded this evening [Dec 7] with a spectacular drone show that illuminated the night sky with iconic Bermudian symbols. The show was a dazzling spectacle of technology and artistry, featuring a series of precisely choreographed drones that formed stunning aerial displays featuring recognizable emblems of Bermuda and Bermudian […]

The City Christmas Boat Parade is being held this evening [Dec 7] in Hamilton Harbour, and you can tune in and watch live below. The always popular event offers an array of prizes including Best Overall Boat [1st Place] – $1500 BELCO Gift Voucher and a 2-night stay at the Hamilton Princess, People’s Choice [2nd […]

Bermuda made a strong start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifiers campaign, securing a comprehensive 92-run victory over Suriname at the Hurlingham Club Ground in Argentina. Bermuda Inning ..20 [21] Terryn Fray b b Arun Gokoel ..08 [03] Dominic Sabir c Arun Gokoel b Troy Dudnath ..44 [32] Tre Manders […]

Dolphin Quest Bermuda will host their Carols with Dolphins event at The Keep at the National Museum of Bermuda in Dockyard tomorrow [December 8]. The event, which will feature special guest Powergirl Trina, runs from 5 pm to 6.30 pm. Admission is free. Related Stories Upcoming: Christmas Carols With The Dolphins Christmas Carols With The […]

Sunday, December 8 is expected to see sunny spells within patchy cloud cover, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 7.08am and sunset […]

The Annual BNT Walkabout transformed St. George’s into a festive wonderland on Friday, December 6, offering an evening of history, culture, and entertainment in celebration of the holiday season. Related Stories Photos, Video, 360: BNT Christmas Walkabout 2.5 Hour Video: BNT Hosts Christmas Walkabout Bermuda National Trust To Host Walkabout Christmas Walkabout To Take Place […]

The NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour commenced in San José, Costa Rica, with men’s teams from North, Central America, and the Caribbean vying for the title at La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Bermuda’s Sean Tucker and Kyle Hamilton, competing in Pool D, played two matches on the first day. Their first match was against El Salvador’s Gabriel […]

Kristian Muldoon and Eilidh Franklin made an impressive showing at the Bermuda Squash Association Club Championships, capturing the men’s and women’s open titles, Muldoon, the tournament’s top seed, lived up to expectations with a clinical performance against fourth-seeded Neil Pohlman. He controlled the match from start to finish, showcasing his power and precision to secure […]

Pembroke Hamilton Club will hold their Christmas Party at the PHC Building on Reid Street, Hamilton, tomorrow [December 8]. The event, which runs from 7 pm to 1 am, will feature music from DJ Shock ‘N Lust and DJ Fresh Kid. Admission is $10 and free for members. Related Stories Caroling Through Parishes Concert Series […]

“Be it resolved that this Honourable House supports the report entitled the ‘National Violence Reduction Strategy,” was the motion discussed in the House of Assembly last night [Dec 6], with the motion moved by Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. In a discussion that spanned hours, MPs from both sides of the aisle spoke in […]

“Total payments to the Financial Assistance and Child Day Care Allowance clients increased by 2% in FY 2023/24 to $49.26 million as compared to $48.10 million paid out in FY 2022/23,” the Department of Financial Assistance report stated. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said, “I […]

Canisius University men’s swimmer Rhys Insley competed against St. Bonaventure University on December 6, 2024. Insley finished 8th in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.75 seconds and 11th in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:18.55. Insley was also part of the Canisius 200-yard freestyle relay C team which finished 6th with […]

“I am tabling the Clean Air Amendment Bill 2024,essential legislation that underscores this Government’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding Bermuda’s air quality,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “By strengthening air quality standards, we take decisive action to protect public health, mitigate environmental degradation, and ensure that […]

“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Bermuda College, I am pleased to table the 2023/24 annual report in accordance with section 8[2] of the Bermuda College Act 1974,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, As we celebrate the […]

Connectech Coding welcomed 240 students from 14 public schools for a Tech Education Day, featuring hands-on sessions and expert panels to inspire Bermuda’s youth in technology and innovation. A spokesperson said, “Connectech Coding welcomed 240 students from 14 public schools across Bermuda to its Tech Education Day on November 22, 2024. The event, aimed at […]

Bermudian hockey player Blake Montgomery scored in the London Knights’ 5-3 defeat at home to the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League [OHL] yesterday [December 6]. The loss snapped the Knights’ 19-game winning streak. Montgomery, who scored the opening goal of the game, joined Knights last month on an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. […]

It has been exactly 13 years since Reggie Lambe joined Major League Soccer [MLS] side Toronto FC on December 7, 2011. Lambe, who started his professional career at English second-tier side Ipswich Town, made 54 appearances for Toronto from 2012-13, scoring five goals. “We are very happy to add a young and talented player like […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, December 7th. On Sunday the MT Owl 3 discharge vessel is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Star Light discharge vessel will arrive, and on Tuesday the R/V Endeavor research vessel is scheduled […]

Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announced that during the month of November 2024, Somers purchased 250,000 of its own common shares at an average cost of $13.55 per share. The BSX filing stated, “The Shares will be cancelled with immediate effect. “The number of common shares in issue as at November 30, […]

Watlington Waterworks Limited declared a $0.30 per share dividend, payable by December 27, 2024. In a filing with the BSX, the company said, “The company announces that at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company, it was agreed that a dividend in the amount of BD$0.30 per share, as well as […]

Walkers’ Bermuda Fintech team earned a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers Fintech 2025 guide. A spokesperson said, “Leading international law firm Walkers is pleased to announce that its Bermuda Fintech team has once again achieved a Band 1 ranking in the prestigious Chambers Fintech 2025 guide. This recognition reflects the team’s consistent leadership and […]

December 6 saw 7,437 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $270,913.00 BD. 7,437 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.0% at $36.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,487.13, down 1.59% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report […]

The Bermuda Police Service is “advising the public to exercise increased caution in the wake of reports of people’s WhatsApp accounts being compromised and used to perpetrate fraudulent financial schemes.” A police spokesperson said, “Hackers reportedly gain unauthorized access to an individual’s WhatsApp account by deceiving the user into disclosing their six-digit verification code. Having […]

[Opinion column written by Shomari Talbot-Woolridge] The recent op-ed, What About the Youth?, raises important questions about the challenges facing young Bermudians. However, it fails to acknowledge the steps the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has taken to address those issues while conveniently ignoring the failures of the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] when they held the […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 6] include notification of planning applications registered and acting appointments. List of Planning Applications Advertised on December 6th, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1096/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 06 December, 2024 The applications detailed below are […]

Saturday December 7 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7:08am and sunset will […]

“The cruise ship season is projecting 179 cruise ship calls in 2025,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 6]. The Minister said, “In 2025, Mr. Speaker, we are projecting 518,510 passengers @95% occupancy, accounting for weather cancellations, similar to 2024. Also, in 2025, there is a reduction in […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell will attend the Iconic Summit in Miami, Florida, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization [CTO] in partnership with Royal Caribbean International this weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the event, Minister Darrell will participate in a Special Meeting of the Council of Ministers and Commissioners […]

The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] is celebrating the recent graduation of six students from its internship program, including Matthew Crisson, Anaya West, Kyla Philpott, A’Miah Butterfield, Nicholas Weikl, and Tyler Furtado. A spokesperson said, “The Technology Leadership Forum proudly celebrates the recent graduation of its 2024 interns, who completed the rigorous 12-week paid internship program […]

Bermudian hockey player Blake Montgomery helped the London Knights extend their winning streak to 19 games after defeating Owen Sound Attack 3-0 at home in the Ontario Hockey League [OHL] on Wednesday [December 4]. The Knights now own the fifth-longest winning streak in OHL history. Montgomery joined Knights last month on an OHL Scholarship and […]

The Department of Culture has announced the Caroling Through the Parishes concert series featuring the Royal Bermuda Regiment and Salvation Army Bands on December 8, 14, and 21. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is pleased to announce the upcoming Caroling Through the Parishes: Holiday Concert with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band and […]