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Adriana Penruddocke and Sebastian Kempe competed on Day Two of the North American Championships in Long Beach, California, at the LA2028 Olympic Games venue. In the ILCA6 Fleet, Penruddocke advanced to 14th place overall with 46 net points, an improvement of five places from her Day One position of 19th. She recorded three top-ten finishes, […]

Kiwon Waldron competed in five harness races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, securing one podium finish. In Race 4 [Pace Class], Waldron guided So So Delightful to an eighth-place finish with a time of 1 minute, 54.6 seconds [1:54.3]. He then finished third in Race 5 [Pace Class] with Six Sticks Of Gum, clocking […]

[Column written by Martha Harris Myron] Note to dear readers. This is my original work in entirety. Any paragraph of research attributed to AI is now carefully delineated in italics. Any research data included from other authors is recognised to them as has always been my custom. The honouring of our fathers in our current […]

Sunday, June 15 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of a few showers, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, June 14th. On Saturday the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Vision of the Seas cruise […]

Bermuda continued their preparations for the upcoming ICC Americas Men’s T20 Qualifiers in Canada, securing an 18-run victory over the Bahamas in their second warm-up match at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club. Bermuda Won by 18 Runs: Bermuda 163/6 Bahamas 145/5 Bermuda Innings ..08 [05] Terryn Fray Run Out ..00 [02] Tre Manders c S […]

Bermudian sprinter Caitlyn Bobb, representing Virginia Tech, competed in the women’s 400m semi-finals at the NCAA Outdoor National Championships. Bobb finished seventh in heat 1 of the event, recording a time of 52.42 seconds. Related Stories Madisyn And Caitlyn Bobb Impress Indoors Bobb & Parsons Represent UMBC At Meet Bobb Competes In NSAF Meet Of […]

Bermuda cricketer Derrick Brangman claimed the most wickets in the recent Bermuda Smash Invitational T20 tournament. Brangman, a left-arm slow bowler, helped the Hamilton Parish Hurricanes retain their title, taking 11 wickets in five matches with an economy rate of 5.88. The Hurricanes defeated Sandys Spartans by five wickets at the North Field, National Sports […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board has approved St. David’s County Cricket Club’s request to postpone matches on June 15 and 22, as five of their players are representing Bermuda in international competition. A spokesperson said, “The Executive Committee of the Bermuda Cricket Board has approved the request by St. David’s County Cricket Club to postpone their […]

King Charles III recognised seven individuals in his 2025 Birthday Honours, including Governor Andrew Murdoch, Margaret Lloyd, Dudley Cottingham, David Sabir, Juliana Snelling, Kathy-Ann Swan, and Seldon Woolridge. A spokesperson said, “His Majesty King Charles III has recognized the following individuals in the 2025 Birthday Honours. “Companion of The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 13] include liquor licence, notification of planning applications registered and acting appointments. Notices of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority Special Session Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Liquor Licence Notice ID: GN0607/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 13 June, 2025 Notices of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority […]

Saturday, June 14 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6:11am and sunset will […]

The Bermuda Police Service is urging the public not to share “a rap video being circulated on social media referencing the double murder and attempted murders which occurred at the Legends Bar in Sandys on May 1.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service are aware of a rap video being circulated on social […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s MRI service has been “paused following technical difficulties with connections between older support equipment and the new MRI scanner.” Diagnostic Imaging Manager Terricca Smith explained, “Initial issues with our older support equipment started near the end of May, but we thought they had been resolved. This is very frustrating for us […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board today announced that Ariel Re is the corporate blood drive winner for 2024/25, the first time a company has won from the insurance/reinsurance sector. The competition had 21 organisations participating this year and all the companies together contributed to 28% of all blood donations, or 494 units. “The power of this competition […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that “starting Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 June, a clearly signposted temporary entrance should be used to access the Emergency Department of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.” A spokesperson said, “It will be located near the main entrance of the Acute Care Wing as pictured. “The main entrance to the […]

[Updated] Alexander White, Bermuda’s Privacy Commissioner, has been announced as the next Privacy Commissioner for Queensland, Australia, with his resignation in Bermuda effective 30 September 2025. A spokesperson said, “Today Alexander White, Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda, has been announced as the appointee for the role of Privacy Commissioner for Queensland, Australia. “Commissioner White has informed […]

WindReach’s Walk & Roll 2025 successfully raised over $25,000 thanks to the support of event sponsors Clarien and Butterfield & Vallis, along with all participants, volunteers, and donors. The winners of Walk & Roll 2025 included: Most Funds Raised by an Individual: The Williams Family [in memory of Shalimar Gina] Largest Community Team: #EStrong [Ehsan […]

“The Ministry of Health remains committed to ensuring that every Bermudian has access to the mental health support they need,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [June 13]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, Today, I stand to update this Honorable House and the public on our […]

There will not be a new National Hero named this year and the public nomination process takes place once every ten years so it will reopen in 2034, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 13], the Minister said, “ The Naming and Recognition […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the results of the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers Final Round draw, with Bermuda in Group B, alongside Jamaica, Curaçao, and Trinidad and Tobago. A spokesperson said, “The Final Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 12 national teams divided into three groups of […]

“The survey reveals that the most common reasons cited for emigration are the high cost of living and the lack of affordability, particularly beyond retirement, as well as limited employment opportunities and lack of job growth,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 13], the Minister […]

The National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Program [NJASP] awards ceremony was held this week, with some of the island’s top young athletes receiving financial support to assist them in their sporting endeavors. Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell said, “This year, the Ministry has allocated a total of $50,000 to support ten […]

“The unemployment rate for Bermudians stood at 1.6 per cent in May 2024, a decrease from the rate reported in November 2023,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 13] the Minister said, “I rise today to lay the May 2024 Labour Force Survey Report and […]

Businesses “point to labour costs, regulatory fees, energy costs and high rents as key barriers to affordability,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said in the House of Assembly today [June 13] as she provided an update on the progress being made in addressing the cost of living. The Minister said, “The Ministry has built on […]

The City of Hamilton has announced a revised garbage collection schedule for the Heroes Day weekend. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage collection will be scheduled on the following dates during the Heroes Day Weekend: There will be no collection of kitchen oils until Tuesday […]

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne tabled two negative resolutions concerning the Electricity Amendment Act 2022 [Consequential Amendments] Regulations 2023 and the Electricity [Innovative Licence] Regulations 2023 in the House of Assembly today [June 13]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to table two negative resolutions concerning the Electricity Amendment […]

Following an autopsy, the Bermuda Police Service has confirmed it is treating the death of Norman Bell as “suspicious.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that following an autopsy, it is treating the sudden death of Norman Bell, as suspicious. “Mr. Bell’s lifeless body was found in the Lodge Point […]

A container ship — traveling from Baltimore to Malaysia — diverted to Bermuda to transfer a crew member with a suspected broken leg, who was safely brought ashore and taken to hospital for treatment. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Tuesday, 10th June, 2:24pm. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a Satellite Telephone call from […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority and Lloyd’s have marked the conclusion of Cohort 14 of the latest award-winning Accelerator programme at a landmark event in Bermuda on June 12th at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “The BMA and Lloyd’s collaborated on the event to bring industry leaders and innovators together with Bermuda-based reinsurance […]

“The TCD operating system is currently down, and they cannot serve most customers at this time,” the Government said this morning [June 13]. A Government spokesperson said, “Customers may choose to wait; however, we do not have an estimated time for when the system will be restored. “Driving and riding tests will proceed as scheduled. […]

Bermuda has guaranteed its position in Americas Group III for the upcoming Davis Cup season after their excellent showing which saw the Bermudian team defeat Aruba 2-1 in their second tournament match in Costa Rica. Following an initial victory over host nation Costa Rica, Bermuda continued competition at the Costa Rica Country Club. Bermuda established […]

The Bermuda team has won the 45th annual Kitty Michael Golf Invitational, concluding the three-day competition at the El Conquistador Golf Club. Bermuda finished with a combined three-day score of 101-over par. St. Croix and Puerto Rico tied for second place at 131-over par, 30 strokes behind Bermuda. The final day of competition was characterized […]

The Institute of Bermuda Architects [IBA] and members of the former Architectural Association of Bermuda [AAB] jointly announce their “commitment to seeing the 1969 Architects Registration Act repealed and replaced with the 2016 Draft Architectural Professions Act.” A spokesperson said, “This long-overdue legislation offers a modern, inclusive, and locally relevant framework that recognizes the broad […]

The Bermuda men’s national basketball team secured a 70-68 victory over the Dominican Republic’s under-19 national team [U19] during their Development Tour. Cameron Basden led Bermuda in scoring with 18 points. Jonathan Lowe contributed 16 points, and Malachi Scott added 14 points. The victory improves Bermuda’s record on the tour to 2 wins and 1 […]

Bermuda Motors is celebrating Nicholas Fletcher, an A1 Technician/Motor Vehicle Mechanic who recently returned from Istanbul after successfully completing the prestigious BMW Group High-Voltage Technician Plus training. A spokesperson said, ““From March 24 to 28, 2025, Nicholas took part in the face-to-face BMW Group High-Voltage Technician Plus training, a prestigious programme designed for elite BMW […]

Bermuda has started their preparations for the upcoming ICC Americas men’s T20 qualifiers in Canada, securing a 30-run victory over the Cayman Islands in a warm-up match at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club. Bermuda Inning ..04 [04] Terryn Fray c Ronald Ebanks b Kevon Bazil ..23 [17] Marcus Scotland LBW Romeo Dunka ..30 [18] Onias […]

[Opinion column written by Senator Lauren Bell] The Ministry of Economy and Labour is entrusted with a vital mission: economic growth and job creation. Following the passing of the 2025/26 Budget, I am proud to highlight the strategic investments and reforms the Progressive Labour Party Government is making to support Bermuda’s workers, attract investment, and […]

Bermuda Dance Academy celebrated its 10th anniversary on June 7 with two dynamic performances showcasing student talent and community spirit. A spokesperson said, “If you missed Bermuda Dance Academy’s breathtaking “10 Years of Dance Excellence” performances on June 7th, you truly missed a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of talent, passion, and artistry. Directed by visionary founder Ms. […]

As Bermuda gears up for the National Heroes Day holiday weekend, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks is urging residents and visitors to celebrate with unity, respect, and enjoyment. A Government spokesperson said, “As Bermuda prepares to enjoy the National Heroes Day holiday weekend, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks encourages all residents and visitors […]

Nearly 100 paid internships will be offered to Bermudian students this summer through the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR], which officially launched its 2025 internship programme this week at O’Hara House. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian students will benefit from almost 100 paid internships provided by member companies of the Association of Bermuda Insurers […]

The Trade Marks Act 2023 is set to take effect on August 1st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Trade Marks Act 2023, a landmark update to the island’s intellectual property framework, will commence on 1 August 2025. This modernised legislation replaces the outdated Trade Marks Act 1974, bringing Bermuda in line with global best practices […]

The Wolfpack defeated the Chargers 80-76 in a Bermuda Basketball Association [BBA] season game at Somersfield Gymnasium. Adam McDonald led the Wolfpack to victory with 43 points. McDonald converted 12 two-pointers, 2 three-pointers, and 13 free throws. He also recorded 24 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and one blocked shot. For the Chargers, Calvert Lee […]

WiRe Bermuda extended its thanks to founding members Carmen DeSilva and Julia Mather for their leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions to the organization. A spokesperson said, “WiRe Bermuda extends heartfelt gratitude to founding members Carmen DeSilva and Julia Mather as they conclude their service on the board. Since helping to incorporate WiRe in 2008, their […]

The Director of Marine and Ports Services has issued an advisory to all mariners regarding the Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race on Monday, June 16, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “Mariners are urged to exercise caution and provide ample clearance to the racing comets, ensuring minimal wake in their vicinity. “The race will commence […]

Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell recently presented awards to this year’s Bermuda Day Float Competition winners. The Government said, “On June 10, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, Owen Darrell presented awards to this year’s Bermuda Day Float Competition winners at the official prize-giving ceremony held at MakerSpace. […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is inviting local entrepreneurs to participate in Pitch Perfect Match, taking place on Thursday [June 19] from 6.00pm to 8.30pm at the Newstead Resort. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s entrepreneurs are invited to take part in Pitch Perfect Match, an event the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host to […]

The police have now confirmed that a 19-year-old male has died following a collision on North Shore. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that a 19-year-old male motorcyclist hospitalised following a multivehicle road traffic collision that occurred around 9:26 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, has succumbed to his injures. “The incident […]

Friday, June 13 is expected to be generally sunny despite one or two rogue showers, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade says she is feeling confident as she prepares for her first competition of the year at the Poznan 2025 World Boccia Challenger in Poland, starting on June 23. DeSilva Andrade returned to training at the start of the year after taking a break after finishing fourth in the BC1 […]