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“Bermuda is built on hospitality. We are proud of the uniqueness of our heritage. And we boast an array of cultural and sporting events which are all aimed at enticing visitors to our shores,” said the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Owen Darrell during an appearance, on May 9th, as a guest on The […]

The Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families expressed gratitude to Rego Sotheby’s International Realty Team for their transformation of a storage room into a beautiful living space. A spokesperson said, “The Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families is most grateful to Rego Sotheby’s International Realty Team, for transforming a room used for storage space in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy admits it was a relief to return to the “blue carpet” following an 18-month injury lay-off after her superb seventh-place finish at the World Triathlon Championship Series event in Yokohama, Japan, on Friday [May 10]. Duffy, who had not raced since clinching a record fourth world title in […]

Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Hannah Emmerson displayed her artistic skills on the Today Show with Hoda & Jenna, where the hosts praised her sandcastle as “unbelievable” and “amazing.” They posted the images below on Facebook, saying, “So about last Thursday. I was so incredibly blessed to be asked to build a sandcastle for Today Show with […]

[Opinion column written by MP Anthony Richardson] The idiom ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’ can be taken literally or figuratively. In the instance of PLP C10 Candidate Lindsay Simmons, the idiom applies in both contexts. Let me explain. Candidate Simmons reluctantly told the public that when she started canvassing in C10 in September […]

Amidst the rigor of studying for their IGCSE exams, Chatmore British International School students are stepping back to say “Thank You” for the support of their community as they gear up for an exciting educational experience in Bern, Switzerland. Keziah Smith, Jayden DeSilva and Jordan Smith extend their sincerest appreciation to the generous Bermuda community […]

Caitlyn Bobb represented the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] at the IC4A/ECAC outdoor track & field championships. Junior Bobb won the women’s 400 meters, crossing the finish line in a season-best 53.84. Related Stories Caitlyn Bobb Earns Performer Of The Week Caitlyn Bobb Wins Performer Of Week Again Caitlyn Bobb Wins Track Performer Of […]

David Maycock began competing in the PBA Brighton Construction Myrtle Beach Super regional bowling championships in South Carolina. Maycock finished 17th at the end of the first day of competition and advanced to the next round with 1483 pins, with an average of 211.86 pins per game. Related Stories Bowling: Who Gives & Secret Weapons […]

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. announced that MediaAlpha, Inc. closed its previously announced underwritten secondary public offering of 7,590,000 shares [including 990,000 shares sold pursuant to the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares] of its Class A common stock by certain selling stockholders. A spokesperson said, “The shares of Class A common stock were sold […]

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference [MEAC] uncovered its 2024 outdoor track & field all-academic team where 21 Howard University Students –  including Bermudian Sanaa Morris — were recognized for their efforts inside the classroom. To be eligible, MEAC sophomore, junior and senior student-athletes must have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average or better, along with transfer […]

Monday, May 13 is expected to be mainly sunny, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 6:21am and sunset will be at 8:09pm. […]

In an episode of NBC’s “Today Show filmed live at the Loren Hotel, Dr. Kyjuan Brown – who was slated to be a guest on the show – “was urgently called upon to provide medical assistance to host Hoda Kotb, ensuring her ability to participate in the live broadcast.” A spokesperson said, “In an unforgettable […]

The 2024 Relay For Life was held this weekend with the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre stating that the “inspiring event is dedicated to celebrating survivors, remembering those with cancer and those no longer with us, and fighting back by raising awareness and crucial funds to support access to cancer prevention, detection, treatment.” Related Stories […]

Bermuda Sandcastle Competition use their always artistic talents to to extended their Mother’s Day wishes. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the images below online and said, “Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there including adopted moms, grandmas, step moms, fur baby moms etc. thank you for all you do to make the world […]

Bermuda experienced its highest rainfall since 1902, resulting in a decline in piped water sales for Watlington Waterworks in 2023, the company said. In their letter to shareholders, they said, “The first quarter of 2023 started strong but then the rain started and by the end of the year Bermuda had recorded 77.37 inches, the […]

The Ministry of Education issued a warning about a false social media ad which claims that “the Ministry of Education offers online classes and encourages individuals to apply via the provided links.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education has advised all social media users that the attached image and link are fake. Persons are […]

Aaliyah Nolan and her Bradford City AFC Women’s teammates defeated Wakefield AFC Women 5 – 1 in North East Regional Women’s Football League action, with Nolan scoring twice to help her team win. Bradford was up by a score 1 – 0 in the 20th minute, and then Nolan scored to make the score 2 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian footballer Na’im Zuill says he is “dreaming big” after signing a two-year academy contract with Sky Bet League One side Bolton Wanderers. The 14-year-old found himself a free agent after Oldham Athletic, who he had played for since 2018, were forced to close their academy after missing out on promotion […]

Kandia Hayward won the 53rd Mother of the Year award which was presented by the Continental Society of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Continental Society of Bermuda would like to congratulate their 53rd ‘Mother of the Year’ winner, Ms. Kandia Hayward and her daughter, Jade Hayward. Jade is a P6 student at Victor Scott School. […]

Somerset Lady Trojans and PHC Lady Zebras clinched victories in Bermuda Football Association’s women’s league season. Dandy Stars 1 – Somerset Lady Trojans 3 The Somerset Lady Trojans came from behind to defeat the Dandy Stars 3 – 1. Kaula Davis gave Dandy Stars the lead in the 5th minute, but four minutes later Jazae […]

Sakari Famous and her McNeese University women’s track and field teammates competed in the 2024 Southland Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, with Famous winning a silver medal in the women’s high jump with a leap of 5-11.75 or 1.82m. Related Stories Armstrong Advances To Meet Of Champions Basden Advances To FHSAA 1A Championships Ryan […]

The Kim Burns Memorial Open 2024 tennis & pickleball tournament continued at the Pomander Gate Tennis & Pickleball Club. Neal Towlson has reached his second final of the tournament, he teamed up with Braxton Stowe in the pickleball men’s doubles 4.0 & above semi-finals and defeated Joe Todd and Chris Binnie 15-4, they will face […]

“The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, working with other UK Government departments, is leading the development of a refreshed strategy for the Overseas Territories [OTs] to be published in 2024,” British MP David Rutley said. During the British Parliament’s session on May 9th, Stephen Doughty Shadow Minister [Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and International Development] asked […]

News that Brittany Darko has been honoured as Nurse of the Year, Appleby partnered with Skyport in the planting of 100 endemic cedar trees at the airport, Jacob Madeiros helped May River Sharks reach the semi-finals of the Lower State Championship in Charleston, South Carolina and the Department of Child & Family Services hosted its […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph defeated South Georgia Tormenta FC 3-2 at home in the second round of the USL Jägermeister Cup yesterday [May 11]. Lyam MacKinnon opened the scoring for the Triumph in the sixteenth minute; however, the visiting side struck twice before the interval in the 33rd and 40th minutes. Triumph defender Jamie Smith […]

Sunday, May 12 is expected to see a few passing clouds, otherwise generally sunny, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6:22am and […]

A male pedestrian has suffered a head injury following a collision today in Warwick, the police have confirmed A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:15pm on Saturday 11th May 2024, Police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious collision on Middle Road, Warwick near Watch Hill Lane, involving a private motorcar […]

“I am pleased with the efficient efforts of Sunrise Construction Ltd. in restoring St. John’s Road to its full functionality,” commented Minister of Public Works David Burch. The Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry is pleased to announce the reopening of St. John’s Road at the junction with Cedar Avenue in Pembroke on Saturday, May 11, […]

Kaden Hopkins competed in the 73rd Flèche du Sud Road Race in France, covering a distance of 127.2km. Hopkins crossed the line in 102nd place with a time of 3:35:31, finishing 18:13 behind stage winner Pim Ronhaar. After three stages, Hopkins is now 104th overall, clocking a combined time of 9:04:31; he is 23:56 behind […]

Bermudian archer Jaydon Roberts has qualified for the Junior Pan American Games in Asuncion, Paraguay, next summer. The 18-year-old finished sixth in the under-21 men’s recurve at the Pan American Youth and Masters Championships in El Salvador yesterday [May 10] to secure one of the ten qualifying spots for the multi-sport event. He was accompanied […]

The first Bermuda Smash Invitational Draft took place at the Ocean View Golf Club, with players were selected to four teams as the Pembroke Panthers, Sandys Spartans, Hamilton Parish Hurricanes, and the Smith Sixers all filled their rosters. Sandys Spartans Coach – Jeff Richardson Captain – Kamau Leverock International Player – Shamarh Brooks Delray Rawlins […]

Swizzle defeated the Dark & Stormies 4 – 1 at the National Sports Center in Bermuda field hockey action. Swizzle took the lead in the 28th minute when Rupert Cuddon-Large scored a Field Goal, in the 31st minute Kyle Hamilton Doubled the lead with a Field Goal, and one minute later it was 3 – […]

Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce men’s track and field teammates competed in the Northeast-10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Outerbridge won the men’s 1500 meters clocking a time of 3:55.60 and during the men’s 5000 meters, Outerbridge finished 6th with a time of 15:22.44. Outerbridge also won the men’s 3000 meters steeplechase and anchored the […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, May 11th. On Sunday the Lech Kaczynski LNG tanker, Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship are expected, on Monday the Gazamaris LPG tanker will arrive, on Wednesday the Norwegian Joy cruise ship and […]

Adam Hall and his Winnipeg Goldeyes teammates struck out in their first game of the 2024 campaign. The baseball club opened the American Association season with a 5 – 3 loss to the Cleburne Railroaders in Texas. Hall went 1 for 3 at the plate, with a double, scoring 2 runs, and striking out once. […]

From Jet Skiing across turquoise waters to relaxing in a cave spa, this Atlantic island offers more than pink-sand beaches, according to a story in the Travel and Leisure. The story said, “Located about 650 miles off the coast of North Carolina, Bermuda is known for its pink-sand beaches and immaculate golf courses. The Atlantic […]

May 10 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,532.95, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 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 ‘Active And […]

An 18-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the shooting that injured four people earlier this month, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], can confirm that an eighteen-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a shooting, which left four people in hospital receiving treatment for firearms related injuries. […]

The PLP said they “would like to express our sincere congratulations to all the well-deserving award recipients at the Department of Child and Family Services’ celebration to kick off Foster Care Month.” A spokesperson said, “We are especially proud to acknowledge Senator Lindsay Simmons, PLP candidate for Constituency 10, for winning the Foster Parent of […]

The Bermuda Smash Invitational T20 Cricket Tournament will be held on May 15-19 at the National Sports Centre. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport is encouraging all interested residents and cricket fans to attend the Bermuda Smash Invitational T20 Cricket Tournament which takes place next week. “Happening at the National Sports […]

Francis Patton Primary School celebrated its annual Leadership Day, showcasing the impact of ‘The Leader In Me’ program. The Government said, “Congratulations to the students and teachers at Francis Patton Primary School for hosting the annual Leadership Day. Francis Patton Primary embraces ‘The Leader In Me’ to address student behaviours, school culture and learning environment. […]

Swan’s Running Club concluded its 7th season of the Legends running series with a charitable donation of $5000 to Open Airways. A spokesperson said, “The 7th season of the Swan’s Legends running series finished last week with many winners! The Swan’s Legends running series consists of 4 races, each named after a Bermuda running legend. […]

Governor Rena Lalgie met with Victor School Primary and Dellwood Middle School students for the last day of their ‘school gardens’ project at Government House Government House said, “Over the school year, the students planted and maintained their gardens each week and their hard work paid off with both schools winning a “First Place” prize in […]

Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas’ department and office recently co-hosted the Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet at Edwards Stadium on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. A spokesperson said, “The 19th annual Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet was an overwhelming success. Over 1200 registrants (from the Bay Area and across California) along with their enthusiastic […]

Marjorie Caines, Stacy Hill, Fiona Holmes, Samantha Nearon, Kim Pratt, Susan Richardson, Penny Saltus, Azuree Williams and the Nonprofit Alliance team: Shana Williams, Glenn Faries and Nicola Paugh have all earned a Certified Nonprofit Professional [CNP] credentials. A spokesperson said, “The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda proudly announces the credentialing of 11 nonprofit professionals as Certified Nonprofit […]

The Ministry of Public Works  advised motoring public that there will be temporary parking restrictions on Dutton Avenue. A Government spokesperson said, “There will be no parking allowed on the east side of Dutton Avenue to allow for the Ministry of Public Works to clear vegetation along the marsh. Cones will be placed to indicate […]

Gencom plans a $17 million renovation to the Tucker’s Point resort, which the company said will include improvements to golf course & clubhouse as well as adding new amenities and food & beverage options. A spokesperson said, “Gencom’s planned $17 million renovation of Tucker’s Point will include improvements to the 18-hole, par-70 Golf Course & Clubhouse; […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been exactly 37 years since Bermudian boxer Troy Darrell suffered a controversial defeat to Michael Olajide in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on May 10, 1987. The ten-round televised fight was considered a tune-up for the Canadian, a top prospect in the division, en route to contesting for the vacant […]

Cameron Basden represented Foundation Academy at the FHSAA 1A region 2 track & field meet hosted at the Mount Dora Track in Florida. Basden competed in three events and qualified for state championships in all three events. Basden finished in 2nd place in the boy’s long jump, leaping a school record 6.81m. During the boy’s […]

Jaydon Roberts continued competing at the Pan American Youth and Masters Championships in El Salvador. Going into the eliminations round, Roberts defeated Canada’s Fazeel Ferouz 6 – 4. Roberts would then face off against Osvaldo Ramirez from Mexico in the quarter-final round, where he lost by a score of 6 – 0. Roberts will compete […]