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Dame Flora Duffy has reflected on her fourth-place finish in the T100 World Triathlon Tour Series Final in Dubai yesterday [November 16]. The Bermudian, racing in only her third race in the series this season, finishing ninth in Ibiza, Spain, and third in Las Vegas, completed the 100-kilometre distance [2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run] […]

The Royal Bermuda Regiment Band hosted the “Conductors In Action” Band Reunion event. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Regiment Band held a Band Reunion on Friday, 15 November 2024. The reunion titled Conductors In Action brought together former Directors Major Kenneth Dill, Major Leslie Lowe, Major Barrett Dill, Major Dwight Robinson, and current Band […]

Isabella Howes competed in her first meet for the Western University swim team in a dual meet against McMaster University. Western Women fell to McMaster with a final score of 979.2 to 526. Howes delivered a strong performance in the women’s 200 SC meter freestyle, finishing sixth with a time of 2:16.05. She also competed […]

FC Bascome Blue secured a decisive 5 – 0 victory over Warwick Football Academy in the final of the Gregory Grimes Under-13 Memorial Cup at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Field. Dash Bailey opened the scoring for FC Bascome in the 17th minute, followed by a goal from Cairo Burgess in the 35th minute, […]

It was a one race night on a wet track for Kiwon Waldron at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, as harness races continued. Race 14 was in the pace class, with Waldron in the bike of Sweet Truth, they finished 4th clocking a time of 1:52.3. Related Stories Waldron In Standardbred Action In Canada Waldron […]

Donna Raynor, a World Athletics Council member, is sharing her experience with 22 female administrators from the Caribbean at a gender leadership event in Nassau, Bahamas. Raynor is serving as one of three mentors at the event, which started on Thursday and runs until tomorrow [November 18]. Also attending the programme are Mia Bean, the […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island have won their first trophy after claiming the United Soccer League [USL] Eastern Conference title yesterday [November 16]. Rhode Island, in their inaugural season, defeated Charleston Battery 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final thanks to goals from Karifa Yao and Noah Fuson. Juan Torres scored for the Battery. Smith’s side will […]

Sunday, November 17 is expected to see sunny periods with a few blustery showers in the area, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be […]

The Bermuda Philharmonic Society will present their Fall Concerts on November 23rd at 7:30pm and November 24th at 4:00pm at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “When composer Peter Maxwell Davies attended his first Scottish wedding on the island of Hoy, it left such an impression on him he decided to write a […]

Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward highlighted the November 2023 Labour Force Survey Report. Minister Hayward said, “The Labour Force Survey serves as an economic tool measuring employment, unemployment, and the economically inactive population in the Bermudian economy. “The current Labour Force Survey results show that Bermuda’s labour […]

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward introduced legislation to increase the “maximum severance allowance payment for long serving employees from 26 weeks wages to 32 weeks wages.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “The employees who will benefit from this bill are long serving employees who have been in continuous employment […]

The PLP said that the OBA’s “call for an election is perplexing, especially given their ongoing challenges in presenting a full slate of candidates.” A spokesperson said, “The Government acknowledges the One Bermuda Alliance’s [OBA] recent response to the Throne Speech. However, their call for an election is perplexing, especially given their ongoing challenges in […]

The Information Commissioner has released the following statement on the Government’s introduction of the Public Access to Information Amendment Bill 2024. A spokesperson said, “Today, the Public Access to Information [PATI] Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced in the House of Assembly. As Information Commissioner, I am encouraged to see parts of the PATI Amendment Bill […]

Auditor General Heather Thomas released a “compilation report on the status of Audit Recommendations from Selected Government- Related Entities whose last audit was for fiscal year 2021 or earlier and who are not scheduled for a financial statement audit in fiscal year 2024/25.” A spokesperson said, “In the course of our audit, we may identify […]

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 15], Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban gave an update on the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning within the Land Title and Registration Department. Minister Roban said, “This significant step forward reflects our commitment to modernizing land registry processes, enhancing efficiency, and building a more […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock said he is proud to be closing in on winning a landmark 50 caps for the Bermuda national football team. The experienced defender is set to make his 48th appearance for Bermuda in their Concacaf Nations League match against Antigua and Barbuda in Dominican Republic today [November 16]. Leverock, […]

Dame Flora Duffy has achieved her goal of earning a guaranteed contract after finishing fourth in the T100 World Triathlon Tour Series Final in Dubai today [November 16]. Duffy, racing in only her third race in the series this season, finishing ninth in Ibiza, Spain, and third in Las Vegas, finished the 100-kilometre distance [2km […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 16th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Extremadura Knutsen crew transfer and the Ocean Jazz crew transfer are scheduled to […]

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. announced a $0.025 per share dividend for Q3 2024, payable on December 18 to shareholders of record as of December 3. A spokesperson said, “International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI or the Company] [NASDAQ: IGIC] today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an ordinary common share dividend of […]

Caleb Ingham and the La Salle University men’s swimming and diving team returned to action after a three-week hiatus, hosting a meet against Villanova University, where La Salle fell to Villanova by a score of 173-127. Ingham anchored the La Salle ‘B’ team in the 200-yard medley relay, powering them to a fourth-place finish with […]

November 15 saw 4,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 18,700.00 BD. 4,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 1.1% at $4.65 per share. The BSX finished at 2,524.89, down 0.05% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report […]

Dame Flora Duffy will pursue a guaranteed contract when she races in the T100 World Triathlon Tour Series Final in Dubai today [November 16]. Duffy is in eleventh position on 55 points after just two races, finishing ninth in Ibiza, Spain, and third in Las Vegas as she heads into the final leg on the […]

The Royal Bermuda Regiment will hold a training exercise at Government House from November 15 to 17th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security wishes to inform the public that the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] will be conducting a training exercise at the grounds of Government House on Langton Hill, Pembroke, from Friday, […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB], PALS, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC], and the Ministry of Health have issued a joint statement advising patients on navigating the island’s oncology referral process. A spokesperson said, “Cancer care service providers are working together around the clinical care of all patients with cancer and wanted to provide an […]

“The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Bermuda Chapter celebrated National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November 15 by partnering with the Bermuda National Trust to plant a tree in the Royal Naval Dockyard Cemetery in honour of Conduit Re. A spokesperson said, “The cedar tree is part of a larger plot for annual planting by AFP Bermuda […]

Saltus Grammar School won the Middle School under 12 Football Six-a-Side Tournament. A spokesperson said, “Saltus Grammar School defeated Warwick Academy 3-1 to defend their title at the Bermuda School Sports Federation middle school under 12 six a side football tournament. Roman Gaglio put Saltus ahead in the first minute of the match. Royal Fubler […]

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 15], Minister of National Security Michael Weeks introduced the National Violence Reduction Strategy. Minister Weeks said, “Tabling the strategy today marks a significant step forward in this government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the pressing issue of violence in our community. “The National Violence Reduction Strategy is not […]

The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public of two upcoming road closures – one to accommodate work by BELCO and another to accommodate the Christmas on the Curve event. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public of two upcoming road closures that will affect traffic […]

American Justin Lower leads the way after the second round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton today [November 15]. Lower, for the second successive day, shot a six-under-par 65 to leave him 12 under and two shots in front of compatriots Robby Shelton and Ryan Moore. Justin Lower posts […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 15] include notice of intended marriage. Maritime Marriage: Jolene Chertok & Raymond Bustamante Notice type: Legal Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Intended Marriage [Maritime] Notice ID: LN0658/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 15 November, 2024 The Maritime Marriage Act, 1999 Notice of Intended Marriage The […]

Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty will host a free community giveaway tomorrow, November 16, from 9 AM to 11 AM in the basement hallway at 11 Par-la-Ville Road. A spokesperson said, “The team at Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty will be holding their 2nd community Free Giveaway of the year tomorrow [Saturday, November 16, 2024]. It was […]

BUEI will be hosting their Harbourside Markets on November 16 and December 7 with vendors, holiday gifts, food, and more. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration [BUEI] Institute is excited to announce the return of our highly anticipated Harbourside Markets! On Saturday, November 16th and Saturday, December 7th from 10am until 4pm, local vendors […]

The Bermuda Land Management Corporation [BLMC] announced its official launch, which it said marks a “new chapter for our island. ” A spokesperson said, “BLMC is the result of the consolidation of the Bermuda Land Development Company [BLDC] and the West End Development Corporation [WEDCO]. This strategic move will allow us to streamline operations and […]

Bacardi has launched the Hacienda Patrón pop-up experience, with a launch party held last night at the Bermuda Visitor Services Centre in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi International Limited is thrilled to announce the launch of Hacienda Patrón, a unique pop-up experience designed to elevate the holiday season in Bermuda. Running from November 19th to December […]

[Written by Kim Swan] The Bermuda Triangle Contingent all came out firing on all cylinders firing each Eagles and birdies in the early morning completion of Day to put themselves in position to make the cut going into the final round. Camiko Smith lead the way making birdies on holes eight and nine to conclude […]

The Bermuda Opera team is presenting the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in Bermuda on film on Sundays at BUEI at 5.00pm, with the next showing to take place on November 17. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Opera Team is proud to present the Met: Live in HD [2023-24] & Encore series in […]

Bermudian driver Kiwon Waldron competed in four harness races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana on Thursday evening, facing a challenging field of competitors. Waldron’s first race of the evening, race 2, saw him piloting “Why Don’t U Stay” in the pace class. The pair finished sixth with a time of 1:57&3. In race 3, […]

Somersfield Academy is accepting applications for its Equity and Merit Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy has announced the opening of applications for its Equity and Merit Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year. “These scholarships offer promising students at M4 [Middle Years Programme] to DP1 [Diploma Programme] levels the opportunity […]

Positive Image Dental secured a decisive 9-0 victory over Frontier in a Bermuda ball hockey winter league game at the PCC Hockey Rink. Sam Viera led the scoring for Positive Image Dental with five goals. Viera opened the scoring two minutes into the first period. Brett Williamson and Viera added goals to give Positive Image […]

St George’s, the defending champions, will take on Corona League side Inter Bermuda in the FA Challenge Cup first round. The round of 16 games, to be played between January 23 and 26, will also pit Corona League side Tuff Dogs against St David’s, Devonshire Colts against North Village, and Dandy Town against Paget Lions. […]

“The FDM’s plan to phase out rent control should be deeply troubling for Bermudian families,” the PLP said. A spokesperson said, “Removing rent protections without substantial safeguards would open the door to skyrocketing rents, putting basic housing out of reach for those who are already struggling to make ends meet. At a time when the […]

Bermudian sailors Nicole Stovell and Laura Hupman played key roles in a dominant performance by the Dalhousie University sailing team, who captured the CICSA 2024 Fleet Racing National Championship title. The prestigious fall championship, hosted by McGill University at the Pointe-Claire Yacht Club, saw ten of Canada’s top university sailing teams battling for supremacy on […]

“We mourn the loss of a great friend to Bermuda and celebrate a life which greatly enhanced others,” Premier David Burt said following the death of Peter Green. Premier Burt said: “On behalf of the people of Bermuda, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Peter Green. His […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 15] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Banking Sector Reform, the Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Department of Land Title and Registration, the Refocusing Bermudiana Beach Resort, the Final Update on the United Nations Joint Programme: Building […]

Open Airways will host a  COPD Health Fair and complimentary Afternoon Tea on November 16th which “will offer free flu shots, expert information, and useful giveaways for patients.” A spokesperson said, “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] is a serious and often misunderstood health condition. According to the World Health Organization, it ranks as the third […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is currently conducting a two-week training course focused on asset confiscation and financial crime investigation. A police spokesperson said, “In keeping with ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities, The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is currently conducting a two week training course focusing on asset confiscation and financial crime investigation. “The […]

Supatone Ltd., a local IT consulting firm, has announced the launch of its latest training course, “Cybersecurity 101,” set to commence on Monday, November 18. A spokesperson said, “Supatone Ltd., a local IT consulting firm, is excited to announce the launch of its latest training course, ‘Cybersecurity 101,’ set to commence on November 18th. This […]

American pair Justin Lower and Hayden Springer share the lead after the first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course today [November 14]. They carded rounds of six-under-par 65 and are a shot in front of compatriots Patrick Rodgers and Joseph Bramlett. Lower, who opened with a bogey free round, finished […]

The Office of Youth Affairs [TOYA] invites everyone to join them at City Hall for the finale of Bermuda’s Anti-Bullying Week on Friday [Nov 15] from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors  Tinee Furbert said, “Empowering our youth to choose respect is essential to building a community where every individual feels […]

BermudAir is set to launch service to three new destinations— Hartford, CT/Springfield, MA, Raleigh-Durham, and Charleston — starting in April 2025. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s travel landscape just got even brighter as BermudAir is set to launch year-round non-stop service to three exciting new destinations— Hartford, CT/Springfield, MA [BDL], Raleigh-Durham [RDU], and Charleston [CHS]—starting in […]