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The Ministry of Public Works advised that “parking bays on Pitt’s Bay Road, near Barr’s Bay Park in Pembroke Parish, will be closed from Wednesday, 18 September, to Friday, 20 September 2024.” A Government spokesperson said, “The road will be closed to accommodate the upcoming Ascot Reinsurance Event. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative parking […]

The Dudley Eve Trophy competition resumed with a Group A double-header that produced 4 goals at the Devonshire Recreation Club. Wolves 1 PHC Zebras 2 The PHC Zebras edged Wolves 2 – 1 in the opener. The PHC Zebras took the lead in the 17th minute when Harlem Bean-Fox outpaced his defender and squared the […]

““The first quarter 2024 started weaker than 2023, but in March we entered a dry period with strong sales for the second quarter,” Watlington Waterworks said. In their letter to shareholders, the Company said, “As a result, the piped water sales ended up 16 million gallons higher than in 2023 for the same period. “Bottled […]

Sunday, September 15 is expected to be mostly cloudy with more wet weather, easing later in the day, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will […]

Bermudian driver Scott Barnes began competing in the final round of the Stars Championship Series in North Carolina, experiencing a mix of results in the opening races. Barnes started his campaign with a 3rd place finish in the ROK Shifter Masters Warm-Up, clocking a 6-lap time of 5:12.391. He then won the ROK Shifter Masters […]

Bermudian stylist Shiona Turini helped legendary musician Usher “create a show-stopping wardrobe” for his ‘Past Present Future’ tour. A Vogue story said, “For his tour, Usher turned to stylists Yashua Simmons and Jeremy Haynes, as well as costume designer Shiona Turini, who styled Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, as consultant to help him create a show-stopping wardrobe. […]

Polaris Holding Company Ltd. announced a $0.05 per share dividend. In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Polaris said, “Please accept this notification that a dividend in the amount of BD $0.05 per share has been declared and approved by the board of directors of the Company, payable on 30 September 2024, to the […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised “that the westbound lane from Shelly Bay Marketplace to Radnor Road, on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, will be closed.: A Government spokesperson said, “This closure will facilitate trench works by Island Construction to install a water line. The single-lane closure will be effective from Tuesday, 17 September 2024, […]

Police “attended a residence in Warwick and recovered what appears to be a firearm and ammunition” and “three persons have been arrested in connection with this matter.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before noon today, Friday, September 13, 2024, acting on information received, police attended a residence in Warwick and recovered what appears to be […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 6] include notice of intended marriage. Marriage Notice: Nadia Ahknaton & Dyke Lawrence Notice type: Legal Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Intended Marriage Notice ID: LN0552/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 13 September, 2024 The Marriage Act, 1944 Notice of Intended Marriage The persons named […]

The Bermuda Constituency Boundaries Commission [BCBC] has “commenced its evaluation of the 36 constituency boundaries that define Bermuda’s voting districts” and will host three town halls to “provide voters the opportunity to ask questions and hear more about the Commission’s work: A Government spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registry Office [PRO] is advising that the Bermuda […]

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [ASU BIOS] appointed Dr. Rosemarie McMahon as its new Director of Advancement. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [ASU BIOS], a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Rosemarie McMahon as its […]

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society will host “Magic of the Musicals 2″ at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium from October 3-12. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for a dazzling celebration that brings together the most beloved moments from stage history, blending current showstoppers with timeless classics live at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. This must-see […]

The Huddle will host an event focused on navigating career transitions titled “Career 2.0 – Career Success: The Next Time on Your Own Terms.” A spokesperson said, “As the world of work continues to evolve, especially in these unpredictable times, The Huddle is proud to announce its next event specifically crafted for those navigating career transitions, including those […]

The Bermuda Golf Links Society is “forging relationships that build on the love for the game of golf around the world.” A spokesperson said, “Two years ago we set about building a bridge between the United Kingdom and Bermuda through our golfing relationships. It’s not a speedy process and it takes belief and work – […]

Somersfield Academy will hold an open house focusing on its Montessori classrooms on Thursday, September 19. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy invites parents to explore our Montessori classrooms on a ‘Journey of Discovery’ on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 5:45pm to 6:45pm. Attendees will discover how children excel in a Montessori environment through personalised learning […]

[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 13] to announce a candidate. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 11.10am: The PLP are announcing Mischa Fubler as their candidate for Constituency 30 Southampton East Central in the next […]

[Opinion column written by José Andrade] We have always been, and still are, a people of migrants. We have been in the Azores for almost six centuries, and for more than 400 years we have left here, without ever leaving these islands. We left successively for Maranhão in the 17th century; for Santa Catarina, Rio […]

Camiko Smith has once again qualified for the PGA Butterfield Bermuda Championship, after winning the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier at the Port Royal Golf Course. Eric West and Nicholas Jones also qualified for the prestigious event. Smith took a four stroke lead into the second round and shot a 2-over par 73 to finish […]

The Bermuda National Gallery is inviting artists aged 5 to 17 to submit up to three artworks for the inaugural Junior Bermuda Biennial. A spokesperson said, “Calling all young creatives! The Bermuda National Gallery is seeking submissions from artists aged 5 to 17 for the inaugural Junior Bermuda Biennial, an exciting new addition to BNG’s […]

Minister Lt/Col David Burch is holding a press conference today [Sept 13] at the Government Quarry Depot in Hamilton Parish to “provide an update on a project to introduce electric vehicles to the Government fleet.” We will have additional information later on, and you can watch live video below. Related Stories Roban: BELCO “Rate Hike […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Z’Ani Jennings, the Bermuda Under-14 national football team captain, is living up to his family’s rich footballing legacy. The dynamic midfielder showcased his skills at the recent Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series in Trinidad and Tobago, establishing himself as one of the island’s brightest young talents. Football is more than […]

The senior men’s national football team is playing in the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League, and Bermuda also has football officials taking part. Two of Bermuda’s assistant referees — Stefan Maybury and Clinton Hayward  — officiated in the Saint Kitts and Nevis vs. British Virgin Islands match. Saint Kitts and Nevis won 2 – 0 against the British […]

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall has helped the Biloxi Shuckers reach the Southern League Play-offs for the first time since 2019. The Shuckers will open the play-offs at Kessler Federal Park on Tuesday [September 17] against the Montgomery Biscuits. They secured their play-off berth after a double-header triumph over the Mississippi Braves yesterday, winning the […]

Following his recent victory in a 5K, Ryan Outerbridge has been named the Male Athlete of the Week by the Northeast-10 Conference. The Bermudian runner competes for Franklin Pierce University, and their report said, “The Northeast-10 Conference released its week one honors Tuesday and senior runner Ryan Outerbridge [Paget, Bermuda] earned Male Athlete of the […]

A trip in September 2024 by Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell to the Cayman Island cost $2,402.46, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from September 1, 2024 – September 4, 2024, and the web page listing said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and […]

A Women’s Empowerment Principles Training Webinar will be held on Thursday [Sept 19]. “This is more than a training session—it’s an opportunity to transform Bermuda’s business landscape by embracing diversity and inclusion. By adopting the Women’s Empowerment Principles [WEPS], we can create workplaces that are not only equitable but also drive economic growth. I encourage […]

A man has been injured in a shooting in the Warwick area this evening [Sept 12] the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9pm on Thursday, 12 September 2024, police received several 911 calls regarding gunshots being heard in the Quarry Hill Road, Warwick area. “On arrival at the scene, it was […]

The Flower Bar in Hamilton held a grand opening and ribbon cutting event this evening [Sept 9], with the new business offering a unique mix of floral-infused cocktails, flower arrangements, floral workshops more. Steven Faries and his business partner Shane Francis opened the shop earlier this year, and held their official ribbon-cutting event today. According to Mr Faries, […]

The PLP said they “extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Minister Jason Hayward and the PLP government for your unwavering dedication to maintaining and, if necessary, expanding protected job categories for Bermudians.” A spokesperson said, “Despite the repeated complaints from those in the Opposition, who have a longstanding record of promoting anti-Bermudian policies, you […]

The City of Hamilton announced that tickets for the Taste of Bermuda, presented by Mastercard’s Flavours program, will be on sale from 9.00am on Friday, Sept 13th. A spokesperson said, “Taking place from October 17th to 20th, Taste of Bermuda presented by Mastercard’s Flavours program, promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Bermuda’s vibrant food […]

The Ministry of Public Works, in collaboration with the BHC, is partnering with the Leopard’s Club International to transform the vacant three-storey building into affordable housing units, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking at a press conference today, Minister Burch said, “Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us here today at […]

The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] has released the schedule of events from September 2024 to September 2025. The schedule includes dates and times for a long list of athletic events over the next 12 months. The full BNAA 2024/2025 Event Calendar follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Armstrong Competes In MAAC Championships Marshall & Outerbridge […]

The Bermuda Health Council announced the release of its 2024 Residential Care Home Facilities Report. A spokesperson said, “As the island faces a projected 31% increase in residents aged 65 and older by 2029, this report highlights the current landscape of residential care in Bermuda, revealing significant trends and challenges in providing care for the […]

Dominic Mensah has joined the Abacus Ltd. team as a Financial Solutions Consultant. A spokesperson said, “Mensah, who holds an MBA in Finance, has held a number of accountancy roles and is also a trained and licensed teacher. In his role as Financial Solutions Consultant at Abacus, Mensah will be responsible for maintaining proper financial […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the St. George’s Cricket Club Select Team for the ICC Americas Select Tour. A spokesperson said, “St. George’s Cricket Club will face the ICC Americas Select Team at 2:30 PM on Saturday, September 14th at Wellington Oval. “The St. George’s Cricket Club Select will include top players such as […]

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a reminder that “critical zones for Black Grouper aggregation remain closed to fishing until December 1, 2024,” with the reminder following “recent incidents where three commercial fishers are suspected of illegally fishing within these seasonally protected areas.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs reminds all commercial and recreational […]

Karting driver Scott Barnes is gearing up for a thrilling showdown at the final round of the Stars Championship Series – the highly anticipated Night Fight – in Mooresville, North Carolina. Set to take place at the Trackhouse Motorplex, Barnes is aiming to close out the series on a high note. Sitting second in the […]

It was an eight race night for Kiwon Waldron at the Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, as the harness race season continues. Waldron claimed two top three finishes on the night, which included a win. In his first race of the night, Waldron was in the bike of Trace Camrickel, finishing 8th in race 2 […]

The Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt returned to Bermuda last night following a “comprehensive and productive visit to the UK and Europe to participate in a key meetings and events aimed at fostering relationships.” A Government spokesperson said, “The start of this week [Sept. 9] marked the second tier of the Premier’s overseas […]

AM Best affirmed the ratings of Top Layer Reinsurance Ltd., with a stable outlook. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “aa-” [Superior] of Top Layer Reinsurance Ltd. [Top Layer] [Bermuda]. The outlook of […]

Gallagher launched a new specialty insurance business in Bermuda, and has appointed Jasmine DeSilva as Managing Director of the new business. A spokesperson said, “Gallagher has launched a new business in Bermuda to support clients across the region with their specialty insurance solutions. “Gallagher already has a significant client base in Bermuda, along with treaty reinsurance […]

Camiko Smith leads the Butterfield Bermuda Championship local qualifier after the first round at a rain soaked Port Royal Golf Course. Smith shot a round of 3-under par 68 to lead by four strokes over a three-wat tie for second place between Oliver Betschart, Damian Palanyandi, and Adam Perry who all shot a 1-over par […]

Aon plc announced the expansion of its Bermuda reinsurance platform, adding five new team members to enhance local capabilities and drive growth, subject to immigration approvals. A spokesperson said, “Aon plc [NYSE: AON], a leading global professional services firm, today announced the significant expansion of its Bermuda reinsurance platform to augment transactional and capital optimization […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Ardellis Insurance Ltd. [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Ardellis’ balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its […]

The Corporation of St. George’s invites the community to “savor an afternoon of culinary delight at the St. George’s Seafood Festival” this Sunday [Sept 15]. A spokesperson said, “Join us this Sunday, September 15th, at 12 noon on Ordnance Island in the historic Town of St. George for an event that celebrates the best of […]

HSBC announced the appointment of Gregory Garnier as CEO of HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited, effective September 23, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Gregory Garnier, joined HSBC 22 years ago in Mergers and Acquisitions in Paris and has led teams in France and the US in a wide range of Investment Banking and Global Banking roles. His most […]

In their first match of the Series, the Americas Select Team defeated the Bermuda Select by 7 wickets at the National Sports Center. Batting first, Bermuda were restricted to 118/7, Allan Douglas Jr. was the top scorer with 61 which came off 34 balls, he hit 2 fours, and 6 sixes, Aarin Nadkarni was the […]

Bermuda Craft Brewing announced BEERMUDA, a festival of live music, beer tasting, food and fun at the National Stadium North Field on September 27 and 28. A spokesperson said, “Local brewery, Bermuda Craft Brewing, is excited to announce BEERMUDA, a festival of live music, beer tasting, food and fun at the National Stadium North Field […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the upcoming BUEI Talks: ‘The Aftermath: What Became of the 150 Sea Venture Castaways’ presented by Peter Barrett, Chairman of the St. George’s Foundation, on Tuesday, September 17 at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce the […]