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Andrew Wacker continued his superb run of displays during the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Weekend after winning the PwC Bermuda Half-Marathon today [January 19]. The American, who won the BF&M 10K yesterday, setting a new course record in 30min 07sec, finished the half-marathon in a time of 1:09:31. Wacker, who is competing in the Chubb Bermuda […]

The PwC Bermuda Full and Half Marathon — the third and final race in the 2025 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — is being held this morning [Jan 19] and you can tune in and watch live below. You can also view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here, and over 80 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sienna Mosquera is set to continue her golf journey at the collegiate level, having committed to play for the Lehigh University women’s team in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Mosquera, who plans to major in biology, will join her new team-mates in August as part of the NCAA Division I Patriot League. She will […]

Shaun Goater’s Aston Villa Women drew 1-1 away to Everton Women in the Women’s Super League [WSL] yesterday [January 18]. Villa took the lead in the 31st minute thanks to a goal from Rachel Daly but were denied victory when Veatriki Sarri’s equalised in the 89th minute. Goater took charge of the Women’s Super League […]

News that BELCO held its Apprenticeship Programme induction ceremony, Moongate Brewing opened in St George, and Raelyn Robinson won multiple events at the Speed Capital New York Track Meet were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Scott and Brock Badgers defeated the York Lions, Bacardi donated $100,000 to […]

Daniel Phillips and the No. 18 Arizona State University [ASU] men’s tennis team continued their winning streak with a commanding 6-1 victory over New Mexico State. Phillips and his doubles partner Tanner Povey continued their impressive form, securing a 6-1 victory to clinch the doubles point for Arizona State. In singles action, Phillips occupied the […]

Sprinter Caitlyn Bobb continued her impressive indoor season with a personal best performance at the Virginia Tech Invitational. Bobb — representing Virginia Tech –  took to the track for the women’s 300m, competing in heat one where she crossed the line in second place with a personal best time of 38.29 seconds, which earned her third […]

Bermudian pickleball players experienced a mix of triumphs and challenges at the Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open, showcasing their skills in various age divisions. In the mixed doubles UTR-P 4.0: 65+ group 2 category, Sue Chiappa and Michael J Burns faced tough competition, finishing with a 0-3 record. They fell to Victor Espinosa and Maria […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Nai’Che Smith.” A police spokesperson said, “He was last seen earlier Saturday, 18th January 2025, in Devonshire and is likely travelling on foot. “15-year-old Nai’Che Smith is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, brown complexioned of slim build, […]

Oliver Betschart and Jarryd Dillas Latin America Amateur Championship [LAAC] campaigns have come to an end after they missed the cut at the Pilar Golf Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Betschart carded a second-round three-over par 75, with his round including a birdie and four bogeys. He finished the championship five-over par. Dillas shot a […]

Sunday, January 19 is expected to be cloudy, risk morning rain/showers, couple late night showers, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has released its Business Plan for 2025. A spokesperson said, “This plan outlines the BMA’s commitments to enhancing Bermuda’s regulatory framework in the coming year and emphasises the continued goal of ensuring that the Authority operates as an effective and efficient organisation. “Several notable highlights in the 2025 BMA roadmap include the […]

The Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championships teed off at the Port Royal Golf Course, with Gabe Schmitz and Kayla Black taking the early lead in the boys’ and girls’ divisions respectively. Sponsored by Digicel Business, the tournament is part of the American Junior Golf Association [AJGA] Tour, attracting talented young golfers from around the world. Schmitz, […]

Dage Minors has finished an impressive runner-up in the BF&M Bermuda 10K today [January 18]. It was a quick turnaround for Minors, who also finished runner-up last year, having placed fourth in the Butterfield Mile – Invitational men’s elite race last night. Minors, who is considering running the PwC Bermuda Half-Marathon as part of the […]

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine will ride for British team Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing in the R&G British Talent Cup [BTC] this season. The 15-year-old made his debut in the BTC last year, racing in five of the eight rounds in the Moto3 class. He started the campaign racing for Microlise Cresswell Racing, a […]

Nine athletes from Open Mat Bermuda are competing at the Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Toronto this weekend. Junior competitors from the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym Ezra Dyer, Keegan Dyer have been joined by adult athletes Jahmali Bridgewater, Greg Maybury, Ryan Hopkins, Elijah Richardson, Ashley Dyer, Michael Walsh and Reina Maypa. The tournament, […]

Ben Claridge and Anna Vess emerged victorious in the Elite Men’s and Women’s races at the 2025 Butterfield Mile, braving wet, windy, and cold conditions along Front Street. Elite Races: Claridge, from Great Britain, showcased his strength and determination to win the Elite Men’s race in a time of 4:10.76. Danny Cosgrove finished second in […]

The Bermuda Tennis Championships, originally set for March 2025, have been postponed to 2026 to “ensure the delivery of a first-class event.” A spokesperson said, “The organizing committee of the Bermuda Tennis Championships has announced that the highly anticipated event, originally scheduled for March 2025, will be deferred to 2026. The decision to postpone was […]

Walkers has welcomed Joe Williams as Senior Counsel to its Bermuda Finance team. A spokesperson said, “Joe joins us as an accomplished practitioner with many years of experience in advising across a broad portfolio of corporate, finance and funds matters. With special experience supporting fund financing and general banking transactions, acting for both lenders and […]

The BF&M 5K AND 10K Run & Walk— the second event in the 2025 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — it’s being held this morning [Jan 18]. You can tune in live below, and you can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here, and over 80 videos from this year and […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 18th. On Saturday the Northumberland container ship is expected, on Monday the R/V Neil Armstrong research vessel will arrive, on Tuesday the Oleander container ship and the Somers Isles container ship are scheduled to arrive […]

As the Bermuda ball hockey winter league returned from the festive period, Spine & Sport sits atop the standings with a commanding lead, showcasing their dominance in both team and individual performances. Holding a substantial 11-point advantage over their nearest rivals, Spine & Sport have amassed 30 points from 11 games, securing an impressive 10 […]

[Updating] The 2025 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is getting underway this evening [Jan 17] with the Butterfield Front Street Mile races set to take place in Hamilton, and you can watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “The 2025 race weekend will take place from Friday, January 17 through Sunday, January 19, 2025. The action-packed […]

Premier David Burt and others held a meeting with the President of World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe, at the Cabinet Office today [Jan 17], with Lord Coe visiting the island for the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt was pleased to welcome the President of World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe, […]

The Ministry of Public Works will collect Christmas trees curbside in the west on Saturday [Jan 18] and in the east on Saturday [Jan 25]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is reminding the public that Christmas Tree collection will take place curbside in the west on Saturday, 18 January and in […]

OBA Leader Jarion Richardson confirmed that MP Susan Jackson is retiring, and said that “Susan is to be commended for her decades of service to the people of Bermuda and especially the residents of Constituency 20.” Mr Richardson said, “Although sad to see her retire, the One Bermuda Alliance wishes MP Susan Jackson all the best as […]

Bermudian goalkeeper Coleridge Fubler has won the Moment of the Month award for December for his double save in Binfield’s goalless draw at home to Kingstonian. Fubler is among several Bermudians who have played for the Berkshire side this season. Binfield play in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One in the English […]

The Bermuda Bankers Association and the Bermuda Police Service a holding a press conference regarding financial crime awareness. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below Related Stories Video: Commissioner On Officer Suspensions Video: Police Press Conference Video: Police Recruit Passing Out Ceremony Video: Nineteen Police Officers […]

The Progressive Labour Party is holding a press conference this morning [Jan 17]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Independent Candidate Suzie Arruda Video: 2025 General Election Announced Video: Independent Juanae Crockwell Video: Independent Candidate Gavin Kennedy Video: Noelle Young Press Conference […]

Independent Candidate Gavin Kennedy — who will be running in Constituency #28 Warwick West — is holding a press conference this morning [Jan 17]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Since the one seat system started in 2003, the OBA or UBP have won the […]

Warwick Academy [WA] and Warwick Workmen’s Club [WWC] have formally amalgamated their youth cricket structures to form the Warwick Cricket Academy [WCA] in the run-up to the 2025 cricket season. A spokesperson said, “The President of Warwick Workmen’s Club, Mr. Lorenzo Tucker, said that following the Covid pandemic the two organisations have been working closely […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors will aim to secure another Butterfield Mile title in the elite men’s race on Front Street tonight [January 17]. Minors, who became the first Bermudian to win the iconic race in 2018, expects a stern challenge from local runner Ryan Outerbridge and Britain’s Ben Claridge. “The Front Street Mile […]

Jack Harvey and his Penn State University’s swimming and diving team opened the new year with a decisive 211-79 victory over the University of Chicago. Harvey, a member of Penn State’s ‘B’ team in the men’s 200 yard medley relay, helped secure a fourth-place finish with a time of 1:28.35. Individually, Harvey demonstrated his strength […]

The Butcher Training Certificate Presentation was held today, with Malcolm O’Mara and Kamesh Wilkinson being recognized after successfully completing a two-year butcher apprenticeship program. Speaking at the event, Minister Jason Hayward said, “I am pleased to be here today to recognize the achievements and certifications of Mr. Malcolm O’Mara and Mr. Kamesh Wilkinson. “In June […]

Six candy stripers were honoured at the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda Candy Striper Award Ceremony, with Azariah Greaves being named Head Candy Striper and Surayya Trott Cann, Starr Bowen, Kaitelyn Smith, Kimara Cole, and Destiny Parsons-Simmons all earning Proficiency Awards. A spokesperson said, “Six local candy stripers were honoured in the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda’s [HAB] Candy Striper […]

The City of Hamilton will “implement a modest 5% increase in select rates” which will “include a 5% increase to all City venue rental fees” and “all-day parking fees at Bull’s Head and Elliott Street Car Parks will increase from $5 to $6 per day.” A spokesperson said, “Starting February 1, 2025, the City of Hamilton […]

The Department of Public Transportation advises the public of temporary bus detours this weekend due to the Bermuda Triangle Challenge Race weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] wishes to advise the public of temporary bus detours scheduled due to the 2025 Bermuda Triangle Challenge Race weekend. The detours will occur on […]

The PLP has held voter registration drives in advance of the 2025 General Election, which will be held on February 18th. A spokesperson said, “Over the last 7 days, PLP candidates have registered many voters, especially young voters, throughout Bermuda. The PLP held voter registration drives at: Bermuda College – organised by Progressive Minds The Berkeley Institute CedarBridge […]

The Bermuda Smash Invitational cricket tournament will return this summer with an increased number of overseas players. The competition, running from June 1 to 8, will feature 12 visiting players, with three allocated to each team, thanks to the support of new title sponsor, CG Insurance. Last year’s inaugural competition featured four overseas players, including […]

The Bermuda Land Management Corporation [BLMC] announced the temporary closure of the Clocktower Mall from Monday, February 3 to Friday, February 28, 2025, with reopening scheduled for Saturday, March 1, 2025. Rebecca Martin, Marketing & Events Manager, at BLMC and spokesperson stated “We’d like to announce that the mall will be temporarily closed for planned maintenance. […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 16] include notification of planning applications registered and boards appointments. Notice Of Proposed Delisting Of a Building [Historic Monument] Of Special Architectural And Historical Interest Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0083/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 16 January, […]

Friday, January 17 is expected to be cloudy, occasional showers, decreasing around midday, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 13°C/55°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset […]

AXA XL’s Bermuda Professional Lines Business has launched a new Wage & Hour [W&H] policy to help mid-sized employers in the U.S. manage rapidly escalating risks. A spokesperson said, “The Bermudiana policy, named after the location of AXA XL’s office in Bermuda, offers a full range of indemnity and defence W&H coverage to help mid-sized […]

Rego Sotheby’s International Realty announced the pre-lease of a planned 130,000 square foot commercial project being developed by the Green Family called ‘Luscar Place’,  stating that “the seven-story building will begin construction early 2025, with an innovative design that emphasizes energy efficiency, with base building delivery anticipated by April 2027.” A spokesperson said, “Leading property developer and […]

[Column written by Patrice Horner] The Government of Barbados completed an innovative “Debit for Climate Conversion” with the International Monetary Fund [IMF], along with Inter-American Development Bank [IBD], the European Investment Bank [EIB], and the Caribbean Investment Bank [CIB]. The IMF established the Resiliency and Sustainability Trust Fund [RST] as the first ‘long-term’ lending facility […]

The Information Commissioner has issued guidance regarding the relationship between the Public Access to Information [PATI] Act and the Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA]. A spokesperson said, “The Information Commissioner has issued guidance for the public and public authorities on the relationship between the Public Access to Information [PATI] Act and the Personal Information Protection […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the Robin Hood vs. SBRC match, originally scheduled for January 18, will now take place on January 21 at 9:00pm. A spokesperson said, “Due to the Under 18 Allstar match scheduled for Saturday, January 18th, Robin Hood requested that their match against SBRC be rescheduled as a few […]

The PCC Hockey Rink witnessed another high scoring affair in the Bermuda ball hockey winter league, with 24 finding the back of the net in a doubleheader. BDA Spirits 2 Spine & Sport 9 Spine & Sport continued their dominant form with a convincing 9-2 victory over BDA Spirits in the opening match. Jeremy Estey and […]

The police have confirmed the death of 18-year-old A’Maya DeRosa following a collision in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s first road fatality of 2025, 18-year-old A’Maya DeRosa, and extends sincere condolences to her family and friends. “The fatal collision occurred around 2:30pm Friday, 10th January […]

Independent Candidate Noelle Young — who will be running in Constituency #14 Devonshire North West — is holding a press conference this morning [Jan 16]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Since the one seat system started in 2003, the PLP have won Devonshire North […]