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Effective Monday [Oct 14], until further notice, “rolling single-lane closures will be implemented between Burnt House Hill and Longford Road to facilitate emergency underground cable repair works undertaken by BELCO.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to notify the motoring public of upcoming road traffic changes on Middle Road in Warwick […]

Christopher Webson and Helena Carvelli-Astwood from Department of National Drug Control [DNDC] earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for September. “As we continue to prioritise social investments, the dedication demonstrated by Mr. Webson and Ms. Carvelli-Astwood is crucial to ensuring our public officers feel confident and equipped and that the services the Government delivers meet the community’s […]

The 2024 Comet Class Internationals Championship Regatta continued off the Corsica River Yacht Club in Maryland. Six Bermuda sailors and their crew took to the water for another three races, taking the series to six races. The defending champion Jack Swikart, is the overall leader with 10 points, he had another two wins, and a […]

Bermudian footballer Jasmine Spence scored the winner for Newport Pagnell Town Women in their 4-3 victory away to Dussindale and Hellesden in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup third-round qualifying match today [October 13]. Spence, who scored her sixth goal in four games, netted her side’s fourth goal in the fifth minute of added time to […]

Monday, October 14 is expected to see mostly sunny day turns cloudy with a few showers overnight, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be […]

Jamin Hodgkins kicked nine points for Luctonians in their 38-29 defeat away to Redruth in the National 2 West – the fourth level of the English rugby union pyramid yesterday [October 12]. Hodgkins, who played for Bridgend in the Welsh Indigo Premiership last season, kicked three conversions and one penalty. The full-back, a former Bermuda […]

Bermudian ice hockey player Blake Montgomery delivered an impressive display for the Lincoln Stars in their 3-0 win at home to the Waterloo Blackhawks in the United States Hockey League [USHL] yesterday [October 12]. Montgomery, who was drafted by National Hockey League [NHL] team the Ottawa Senators in June, was named as one his team’s […]

“The FCDO works closely with the Home Office, who lead engagement with the Crown Dependencies on beneficial ownership transparency,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on October 10th, MP Ellie Chowns asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, “pursuant to the Answer of 25 July 2024 […]

Nahki Wells scored a hat-trick to help the Bermuda national football team defeat Dominica 6-1 in the Concacaf Nations League at the Flora Duffy Stadium yesterday [October 12]. Knory Scott, Zeiko Lewis and Jai Bean also found the net for coach Michael Findlay’s side. Wells, playing his first game for Bermuda since March last year, […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph claimed a 3-2 win away to Spokane Velocity in the United Soccer League [USL] League One yesterday [October 12]. Lyam MacKinnon scored a brace, and Leonardo Castro also found the net for Greenville. Spokane’s Josh Dolling pulled a goal back from the penalty spot. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Wright […]

Zemira Webb’s Southern University women’s football team won their first conference game of the season after defeating Alabama A&M University 2-1 at home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, last weekend. Webb’s side conceded early on when Czaske Deane scored in the seventeenth minute but fought back through a penalty by Iyanla Bailey-Williams in the 39th minute […]

The 2024/25 Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s League season got underway at the National Sports Center, with a women’s league double-header and a single men’s division match. Women’s Division In the opener the Renegades shut out the Teachers 12 – 0, the Renegades got tries from Jessica Cassidy, and Michelle Croghanm while Laura Mulligan kicked a […]

Sunday, October 13 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 58%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and sunset will be at […]

Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce men’s cross country teammates finished 4th in the 12th Annual Bruce Kirsh Cross Country Cup. The course, known for its challenging 2,000-meter loop featuring 90% grass and 10% dirt roads, welcomed top collegiate athletes across multiple divisions. Franklin Pierce finished with 121 points clocking a combined time of 2:13:00. […]

Bermudian sailors are competing at the Annual Internationals Comet Sailing Regatta at the Corsica River Yacht Club in Maryland this weekend. Six local sailors and their crew are taking part in the competition, which started yesterday [Oct 11] and finishes tomorrow [Oct 13]. The sailors in action are Rudy Bailey and his crew George Bailey, […]

The Gender Diversity and Inclusion Committee [GDI], on behalf of the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA], will be hosting a weekend honoring Women in Sport. A spokesperson said, “The GDI committee is tasked with acknowledging, honoring and promoting Women in Sport; as athletes, coaches, officials and administrators. The BOA is excited to host two events scheduled […]

Jeane Nikolai has been appointed to the post of Permanent Secretary for the Ministry to the Cabinet Office. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter announced the appointment of Ms. Jeane Nikolai to the post of Permanent Secretary for the Ministry to the Cabinet Office. “As the Permanent Secretary, […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington [UNCW] Men’s Tennis teammate’s returned to action competing in the 2024 ITA DI Men’s Carolina Regional Championships hosted by Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina. In his consolation first round match, Mallory lost in a third set tie-breaker to Johan Van Wijk, from Gardner-Webb University. Gardner-Webb won the first […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced domestic senior football schedule changes. A spokesperson said, “The FA Cup match scheduled for Sunday, October 13th between St Davids vs FC Rhino will be moved to either Sunday, November 10th or Monday, November 11th [final date TBD] 2pm at St. David’s Oval. Premier Division Changes “Due to Bernard’s […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] Silver Screens series is set to continue with the showing of ‘She Came to Me’ on Tuesday, October 15 at 2.00pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “BUEI Silver Screens continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute with the screening of ‘She Came to Me’ on Tuesday, October […]

Kamau Leverock played for Gujarat Greats in the Legends League Cricket [LLC] against Konark Suryas Odisha at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, India, today [Oct 11]. Konark Suryas Odisha won the match by seven wickets. Leverock batted at No 6 for the Greats, who batted first, and scored five runs off three balls before being […]

Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University women’s swimming and diving teammates packed The Burr for the third year in a row for the Battle at the Burr III, facing crosstown rival Georgetown in the most anticipated dual meet of the season. Sharrieff and her teammates fell by a score of 133 – 90. Sharrieff led […]

Kiwon Waldron was back in action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, as the harness race season continued. In his first race of the night, Waldron in the bike of Six Sticks Of Gum in race 3 in the pace class finished 5th clocking a time of 1:57 flat. Race 12 was in the trot […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, October 12th. On Saturday the Yankul Silver discharge vessel is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Joy cruise ship and the Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Vision […]

Gabriella Arnold competed in the Kentucky Open Road racing series 3rd race in Ewing, Kentucky. Arnold, competing in the women’s pro race finished 8th crossing the line in a time of 2:07:24. Related Stories Conor White Races In Gravel Championships Cyclists Continue Competing In Saint Martin National Criterium Championships Results Top Riders Set For National […]

The ICS Tires Cobra Puma Junior Championships are set to be played October 21st and 22nd at the Ocean View Golf Course. The age groups for this year’s tournament are girls open, boy’s 11-13, boy’s 14-16, and boy’s 17-18. The format for the tournament is individual stroke play. Related Stories BGA Bermuda Mixed Foursomes Final […]

October 11 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,487.16, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 11] include acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriage. Director, Transport Control Department Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0939/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Transport Control Publication date: 11 October, 2024 NO. Acting Appointment Director Of Transport Control Department […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington [UNCW] men’s tennis teammates began competing in the DI 2024 ITA DI men’s Carolina regional championships hosted by Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina. In his round of 64 men’s singles match, Mallory was defeated in straight sets 6-4, 7-5 by Matias Iturbe from UNC Charlotte. Related Stories Photos: […]

Bermuda College Foundation received a $100,000 donation from CariGenetics to create research and clinical genetics labs at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation [the Foundation] is pleased to announce the $100,000 donation from CariGenetics Limited [CariGenetics] to fund the renovation of two decommissioned Bermuda College [the College] classrooms into one research laboratory and […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 3.2% in June – the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 2.3% when compared to June 2023, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the June 2024 Retail Sales […]

The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] has announced that its latest commemorative stamp series, Bermuda Inspired Alternative Christmas Trees, is now available for purchase. A Government spokesperson said, “The new stamps feature alternative Christmas trees created by the talented members of the Garden Club of Bermuda. Stamp imagery features trees that were crafted out of local […]

Second spring senior bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Pinsplitters fall 4 – 0 to the Blue Angels, the Star Lites defeat the Islanders 3 – 1, and the New Comers defeat the Drifters 3 – 1. Men Handicap Game: Teddy Swainson 250 Michael Vassell 242 Nathan Stevens 235 Handicap Series: Willoughby […]

Botelho Wood Architects has appointed Krystal Rodrigues and Lisamarie Masters as partners. A spokesperson said, “The partners of Botelho Wood Architects – Germano Botelho, Ted Wood, and Jason Mackertich – are pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners: Krystal Rodrigues and Lisamarie Masters. “We celebrate these individuals for their demonstrated leadership and valuable […]

October 10 saw 300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $10,725.00 BD. 300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.4% at $35.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,487.16, up 1.09% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 10] include acting appointments, trademark applications and notice of intended marriage. Director Of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Carrington Mahoney Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0935/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Department of Public Prosecutions Publication date: 10 October, 2024 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Director […]

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

Friday, October 11 is expected to be mostly cloudy with rain/showers, easing towards evening, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and […]

The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has appointed LaKai Dill as the new Deputy Information Commissioner, effective October 1, 2024. A spokesperson said, “The Information Commissioner’s Office is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. LaKai Dill as the new Deputy Information Commissioner, effective 1 October 2024. Ms. Dill had been acting in the post until […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is reminding employers and work permit holders of the eligibility criteria for classifying an individual as a ‘sponsored dependant’ under the Work Permit Policy 2017. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour takes this opportunity to remind employers and work permit holders of the eligibility criteria […]

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] has announced that the Economic Investment Residential Certificate [EIRC] initiative has surpassed $500 million in investments. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency is pleased to announce that the Economic Investment Residential Certificate [EIRC] initiative has surpassed $500 million in investments. “This milestone reinforces Bermuda’s position as a […]

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union has appointed James Clarke as its full-time Rugby Operations Director. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Rugby Football Union is excited to announce the appointment of James Clarke as the new full-time Rugby Operations Director. This significant role marks the first full-time rugby officer since the pre-COVID era, when Patrick Calow […]

The Department of Corrections celebrated the recovery and success of Right Living House graduates Tio Weeks and Winslow Williams during National Recovery Month. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Correction and the Ministry of Justice recently celebrated the success of two outstanding graduates of the Right Living House [RLH] programme, Mr. Tio Weeks and […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Saatchi Trott, the Bermuda under-14 national team footballer, believes his versatility is his greatest strength and is equally comfortable playing in defence and attack. The 13-year-old was used primarily as a marauding right or left back during the recent Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series in Trinidad and Tobago, where Bermuda […]

BELCO today advised that the Company is prepared for any potential impact from the Hurricane Milton and encouraged residents to also prepare for the storm. BELCO Managing Director Shelly Leman said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that the Company is prepared for any potential impact from the Hurricane Milton and encouraged residents […]

Bermuda marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of the Woodland Grove Care Centre, the island’s first purpose-built hospice and eldercare facility. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda took an important step forward with the groundbreaking of the Woodland Grove Care Centre, the island’s first purpose-built hospice and eldercare facility, which promises to provide a haven […]

The Ministry of Public Works is informing the public that a section of South Road and Point Finger Road in Paget will have a single-lane closure to accommodate sewer trench work. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that a section of South Road and Point Finger Road […]

Dementia Bermuda is set to hold a Rugby Warm-Up Masquerade Party at Front Yard on November 1 from 7.00pm to 1.00am. The event will feature karaoke by Emily Ross from 8.00pm to 10.00pm and DJ Dan Manaia from 10.00pm to 1.00am. Early bird tickets are $20 until October 18, $25 online, and $30 at the […]

The Village Gathering event, originally scheduled for Saturday [Oct 12] from 4.00pm to 5.30pm at the Victor Scott School, has been postponed until October 19. A spokesperson said, “Given feedback received from relevant authorities, we are postponing the Village Gathering until Saturday, October 19.” Related Stories Interactive Village Gathering On October 12 Group To Release […]