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Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban travelled overseas to attend the Green Overseas Climate Finance Forum. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise that the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, travelled overseas this weekend to represent Bermuda at […]

The National Archery Association of Bermuda [NAAB] held its Outdoor National event at the Gold Point Archery Range in St George’s on Saturday [October 5]. It was the final outdoor event of the season, with the archers now preparing for the indoor campaign. In the Barebow Yeoman Development Men’s Division [9 metres], Ethan Adelsberg shot […]

Arnezha Astwood and his University of Omaha Men’s Soccer teammates returned home to post their first Summit League win of the year, a convincing 2-1 win over St. Thomas at Caniglia Field. Omaha controlled much of the match, out shooting the University of St. Thomas 16-6, limiting them to just one shot in the second […]

Arizona State University men’s tennis player Daniel Phillips participated in the DI Big 12 / SEC Tennis Challenge at Baylor University. The Bermudian tennis player and his doubles partner Nicola Cigna defeated Lucas Brown and Evan Burnett of the University of Texas at Austin in a close match, 8-7. In singles competition, Phillips lost to […]

Monday, October 7 is expected to see plenty of sunshine throughout the day, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at 7.17am and sunset […]

Aaliyah Nolan helped AFC Bradford Women earn a 3-3 draw at home to South Shields in the North East Regional Women’s Football League today [October 6]. The Bermuda women’s national team forward, who was making her first start of the season, played a key role in her side’s opening goal, forcing the goalkeeper to parry […]

Bermudian footballer Jasmine Spence scored her fifth goal in three games in Newport Pagnell Town Women’s 4-3 defeat away to Loughborough Foxes in the East Midlands Women’s Regional League today [October 6]. Spence’s side return to action next Sunday [October 13] when they travel to Dussindale and Hellesden in the Women’s FA Cup third-round qualifying. […]

Devonshire Colts won the battle of Devonshire, after they defeated the Devonshire Cougars 3 – 1 at the Devonshire Recreation Club. The Devonshire Cougars took the lead in the minute when converted from the penalty spot. The Devonshire Cougars took the lead in the 29th minute when Machi Battersbee scored, Brandon O’Connor equalized in the […]

The Bermuda Rugby Football Season got underway at the National Sports Center with the Mad Hatters Tournament. Women’s Division Teachers Ladies were crowned the women’s division Mad Hatters champions after picking up two wins and rookie Sammy Dill earning MVP honors. Teachers Ladies defeated the Police Ladies 7 – 5, the Teachers Ladies got a […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph have secured their sixth straight United Soccer League [USL] One play-off spot after defeating Lexington at Riggs Field, Clemson University, yesterday [October 5]. Lexington took a first-half lead through a Jamie Smith own goals before Greenville equalised in the 46th minute when Leo Castro scored. In the 51st minute, Sebastian Velasquez […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island won their third straight match after defeating the Tampa Bay Rowdies 3-1 at home in the United Soccer League [USL] Championship yesterday [October 5]. Zachary Herivaux gave the home side the lead in the 22nd before Noah Fuson doubled their lead in the 69th minute. Manuel Arteaga pulled a goal back […]

Jamin Hodgkins continued his impressive start to the season for Luctonians in their 66-5 win at home to Macclesfield in the National 2 West – the fourth level of the English rugby union pyramid yesterday [October 5]. Hodgkins, who played for Bridgend in the Welsh Indigo Premiership last season, kicked 21 points – nine conversions […]

The Bermuda Open Wushu Championships will be held at Whitney Institute Middle School at 10 am on November 2. Organised by the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] and Aries Sports Centre, the event will feature taolu [forms] and sanda [Chinese kickboxing]. Garon Wilkinson, the BSA president, wrote on social media: “Come and witness Bermuda’s best as […]

Appleby announced it retained its Planet Mark Business Certification for 2024, achieving a 37.2% reduction in carbon emissions and reaffirming its commitment to sustainability. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to announce that it has retained its Planet Mark Business Certification for a further year, reducing carbon emissions by 37.2% and underlining the Group’s commitment […]

Kiwon Waldron competed in one harness race at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Driving Bodelicious in the tenth race trot class, Waldron finished third with a time of 1:57.3. Related Stories Waldron Competes In Multiple Races In Indiana Waldron Back In Action At Harrah’s Hoosier Park Kiwon Waldron Continues Competing In Indiana Busy Night In […]

Sunday, October 6 is expected to see variable cloud cover with any lingering showers clearing, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 7.17am […]

Tropical Depression Fourteen is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours is forecast to be 1258 nm to the WSW at 12.00pm on Tuesday, October 8, with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda […]

Koa Goodchild and her Howard University women’s soccer teammates extended its win streak with a 2 – 0 victory over Chicago State. The conference matchup moved Howard to 3-4-4 [2-1 NEC] on the season while Chicago State fell 0-9 [0-3 NEC]. A scoreless first half saw 12 shots, five of which came from Howard, who […]

[Updated] The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in “locating a reported stolen car.” A police spokesperson said, “The vehicle involved, described as a grey Nissan Qashqai with licence plate 40639, was apparently removed from outside a Skyline Road, Smiths, residence sometime between 9:00pm Friday, 4th October and 9:15am Saturday, 5th October 2024. “Police […]

BELCO will hold an Apprenticeship Programme open house on Tuesday, October 8 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. BELCO’s Training and Development Manager, Shaun Roberts, said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited today announced an Apprenticeship Programme open house that will be held on Tuesday, October 8 at the ReGen Showroom at 25 Serpentine Road from 5.30pm to […]

This October, Bermuda Is Love has launched the #FoodForLife campaign, in which they “aim to combat hunger, food insecurity, and nutritional inequity, by promoting and building sustainable and holistic food system practices in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “This campaign aims to unite individuals and local organizations around food as our common ground, in a collective, […]

Bermuda pair Benjamin Barnett and Sean Tucker concluded competing on the fifth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour 2024 on the sand courts set up at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Playing in the 9th place match, Barnett and Tucker lost 2 – 0 to Yoel Alejandro Guardado Rivas and Christopher […]

Daniel Phillips and his Arizona State men’s tennis teammates wrapped up competition on the second day of the US College Cup Invitational in Torreon, Mexico. It was another mixed day for Phillips, as he won his singles match in straight sets defeating Filip Apltauer from Texas Christian University 6-4, 6-3. Phillips and Mikey Anderson would […]

Due to a lack of consistent wind at the Danmark Trophy no races were completed on the second day, however Christian Ebbin and his Tulane sailing teammates finished seventh overall in the race for the Danmark Trophy with 143 total points through eight races. Ebbin sailed the Tulane B class boat, with his crew Sabrina […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, October 5th. On Monday the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Wednesday The Norwegian Joy and the Carnival Pride cruise ships are scheduled to […]

Mosaic Insurance appointed Francesca Harland as Global Head of Professional Liability, succeeding Anna Jay to boost the agency business and recognizing Harland’s contributions since the unit’s launch. A spokesperson said, “Mosaic Insurance has appointed Francesca Harland as its new Global Head of Professional Liability. “Harland, a leading underwriter in the unit since its inception, steps […]

October 4 saw 8,615 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $232,420.25 BD. 4,164 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $35.25 per share, while another 4,451 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 6.3% at $19.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,459.17, down 0.47% on […]

[Updating] The by-election for Constituency 36 Sandys North is being held today [Oct 4], and we are thrilled to have some of the island’s brilliant young minds from Bermuda Youth Connect hosting a live discussion in advance of the results, and we will also be streaming the announcement live from the polling station. There are […]

Arizona State University men’s tennis player Daniel Phillips opened the US College Cup Invitational with a victory in singles competition Wednesday. He defeated Tommy Czaplinski of Rice University 6-1, 7-6. Phillips and doubles partner Mikey Anderson lost their match 6-2 to the Rice duo of Eduardo Morais and Yair Sarouk. Related Stories Photos: Manders & […]

The Mirrors Programme is inviting 30 senior school students to join the 2024/25 Coaching For Success Community Programme, with registration now open. A Government spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme is excited to invite 30 senior school students [ages 14-18] to embark on a transformative journey with the 2024/25 Coaching For Success Community Programme.” Kimberley Jackson, […]

[Updating] The by-election for Constituency 36 Sandys North is being held today [Oct 4], and we are thrilled to have some of the island’s brilliant young minds from Bermuda Youth Connect hosting a live discussion in advance of the results, and we will also be streaming the announcement live from the polling station. There are […]

“The One Bermuda Alliance believe the people of Bermuda have a right to know how Government is spending its money,” Shadow Finance Minister Senator Dr Douglas De Couto said, while the PLP said “This government hires Bermudians and Bermudian companies the length and breadth of the island and we do not believe that elected service […]

The Ministry of Education said they are “delighted to celebrate World Teachers’ Day on October 5th.” A Government spokesperson said, “This year’s global theme, ‘Valuing Teachers’ Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education,’ reminds us how vital it is to include our teachers in shaping the future of education. “In Bermuda, we recognise the […]

The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association [BMDA] expresses its “deep concerns following the passage of the Bermuda Health Council Amendment [No. 2] Act 2024 in both the House of Assembly and the Senate. Despite recognition of consultation shortcomings, the legislation has been approved without fully addressing the concerns raised by healthcare professionals in Bermuda.” BMDA’s Position […]

A 45-year-old female motorcyclist was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after colliding with a car near Darrell’s Wharf in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “At last check, a female rider hurt in a reported two vehicle collision near Darrell’s Wharf in Warwick around 2:20pm Sunday, 29th September 2024, apparently received treatment at King Edward VII Memorial […]

A 33-year-old woman was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after her motorcycle collided with debris on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish, causing two hours of traffic diversions. A police spokesperson said, “At last check, a female rider hurt in a reported single vehicle Hamilton parish collision around 8:55am Monday, 30th September 2024, received treatment at […]

Roche Bermuda announced a $100,000 donation to BioQuest to support local genomics research and the conservation of Bermuda’s coral reefs. A spokesperson said, “Roche Bermuda, today proudly announces its $100,000 donation to BioQuest. This crucial funding will significantly enhance BioQuest’s infrastructure, and support its essential initiatives, including protecting Bermuda’s coral reefs, which are critical natural […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority kicked off its eighth World Investor Week, focusing on investor education, protection, and financial literacy from October 7-13, 2024. A spokesperson said, “The eighth annual celebration of World Investor Week started today with a public education campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of investor education, protection and financial literacy. […]

Bermuda pair Benjamin Barnett and Sean Tucker returned to action on the fifth stop of the NORCECA beach volleyball tour 2024 on the sand courts set up at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Playing in the classification 9/12 match, Barnett and Tucker won 2 – 0 over Joel Issac Theodore and Stephen […]

Adam Hall’s Biloxi Shuckers have released their season game notes. In 2024 Biloxi Shuckers a double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, finished the first half of the season with a record of 30-37, 4th in the south division, and then they had a second half record of 36-32, finishing 2nd in the south division. The […]

Appleby Bermuda celebrates its 12th year as a Gold sponsor of Convergence, the leading industry event for the ILS sector. A spokesperson said, “Appleby Bermuda is proud to celebrate its 12th year as a Gold sponsor of Convergence, the leading industry event for the ILS sector. The conference, held at Hamilton Princess on 7–9 October, […]

Peter Silvester and his Connecticut College men’s soccer teammates scored twice in a 10 minute span to defeat host Western New England 3 – 1 at Suprenant Field. Connecticut College opened the contest on the front foot, recording the first two shots of the afternoon, but Matt Scoffone had an effort blocked, while Gavin Mpiana […]

October 3 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,470.76, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 2 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 1 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 3] include acting appointments, liquor licence, notification of planning applications registered, cancellation of registration and notice of intended marriage. Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Health Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0913/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Health Headquarters Publication date: 03 October, 2024 Government Notice […]

The Phoenix Stores has been awarded the exclusive rights to carry the iconic Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Fragrance lines at it’s 59 Front Street location. A spokesperson said, “Our team put in the work to craft a proposal to secure our spot as Bermuda’s go-to retail destination for the hottest beauty trends. “In […]

The International Longshoremen’s Association received a new wage offer and will halt its walkout at East and Gulf Coast ports, which began Tuesday, according to a story in the New York Times. The story said, “The International Longshoremen’s Association, the union that represents dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts, agreed on Thursday to suspend […]

“The OBA maintains that the current polling station is not a neutral venue, given the connection found to exist with the PLP candidate,” the OBA Leader said today. Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said, “Today the Bermuda Court found that the PLP candidate for the Sandys North bye election has a connection to the polling station. […]

Sancho Jackson has completed his second modelling assignment after walking the runway at the Fig Buffalo Cut and Sewn show at Seneca One Tower in Buffalo, New York, last weekend. Mr Jackson, who lives in Birmingham, England, was invited to model at the event by Austin Guyett, the designer behind By A Guy, whom the […]

HOME, the registered charity with the purpose of ending homelessness, will co-host the first Ending Homelessness Together conference on Friday, October 11. A spokesperson said, “HOME, the registered charity with the purpose of ending homelessness, will co-host the first Ending Homelessness Together conference on October 11, focusing on some of the key issues surrounding efforts […]

Lord Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics, will be the honorary guest speaker for the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge on January 17-19, 2025. A spokesperson said, “The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge [CBTC] is pleased to announce that the President of the World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe CH, KBE, has agreed to be the honorary guest […]