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David Doherty’s Matador with Bermuda’s Rockal Evans on board took the win in a closely fought Act 1 of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup over the ten-boat fleet, sailed from the Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia. The tight racing, mini-battles throughout the fleet, and great tests of boat handling were the perfect start to what […]

Za’Kayza Parsons, Keturah Bulford-Trott, and Caitlyn Bobb all represented UMBC women’s track and field at the Towson Opener. The UMBC 4×400 meter squad brought gold back to Hilltop Circle, as the quartet of Genelle Stephens, Bobb, Leanne McDonald, and Shanel Sibblies defeated second place Towson by over 10 seconds with a mark of 3:50.08. Bobb […]

Yesterday [March 18] marked the beginning of racing at the 2024 ILCA under 21 European championships & open European trophy in Majorca, Spain, hosted by Reial Club Nàutic Port de Pollença, which saw Sebastian Kempe begin competing. Kempe made a dream start to the regatta, in a field of 137 ILCA 7 men, winning the […]

The Bermuda Short Course National Championships concluded at the National Sports Center. Bella Howes won the girls 15 & over 200 SC meter freestyle touching the wall in a time of 2:09.64, Adriana Argent was second in 2:09.89, while Katherine Wheddon was third in 2:11.83. During the boys 15 & over 200 SC meter freestyle, […]

The Auditor General commented on the Audited Financial Statements of the Consolidated Fund of the Government of Bermuda for the year ended March 31, 2023 A spokesperson said, “Auditor General, Heather Thomas, today commented on her qualified opinion on the financial statements of the Consolidated Fund of the Government of Bermuda for the year ended […]

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club contributed $6,000 to three local charities as part of its 6th Annual Black History Month Celebration Dinner. Big Brothers Big Sisters [BBBS], the Adult Education School, and the Women’s Resource Centre, were selected by the hotel’s Black History Month honourees: Dr. Terry-Lynne Emery, Dr. Carika Weldon, and Dr. Malcolm Brock. […]

Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that engages diverse youth across Bermuda in experiential learning that builds their self-confidence and life skills, partnered with the Bermuda College Athora Division of Professional and Career Education to prepare Bermudian youth for working in the maritime sector. A spokesperson said, “The Endeavour Maritime Career Springboard Programme offers hands-on training, skills […]

In a concerted effort to confront the pressing issue of homelessness, the City of Hamilton is launching a robust public communications initiative this week aimed at raising awareness, fostering education, and rallying support for the charity HOME. The initiative, designed to complement HOME’s ongoing efforts, will employ a diverse range of communication channels including press […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association will return to the island with 13 medals from the recent Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona. Kaelin Cox claimed two gold and three silver medals in taolu [a set of stylised movements]. Meanwhile, there were gold medal wins in sanda [Chinese kickboxing] for Krista […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation [BHCF] has expanded its board with the addition of six new directors, Angela Atherden, Sally-Anne Baron, Andrew Gibbs, Richard Lau, Nevine Lewis and Harriet Stuckes. Jane Spurling, Chair of the Board, said, “The new Directors bring a wide range of experience in finance, compliance, information technology, law, marketing, human resources, […]

The Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA] announced the appointment of Kim White as President, LaKeitha Cunningham as Vice President, and April Augustus as Executive Director. A spokesperson said, “Kim White brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to animal welfare to his new role as President. With a […]

The Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] and EY, has “once again had a strong showing of overseas support, with 40% of its 450-plus delegate list attending from overseas,” the BDA said. A spokesperson said, “The immediate economic impact […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis believes she is approaching her peak as an athlete as she builds towards the Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. The 30-year-old recently won her second Female Athlete of the Year award in recognition of her gold medal display in the T53 100 metres at the Parapan Am Games […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 18] include acting appointments and boards appointments. Registrar General The Ministry Of Home Affairs Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0292/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 18 March, 2024 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment The Ministry Of Home Affairs Ms. Debbie […]

Tuesday, March 19 is expected to be windy with showers and thunderstorms likely, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F, and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at 7:23am and sunset […]

Five local youth footballers have been selected for their National Surf Select age group teams after impressing at the recent Surf Nation Champions League in San Diego, California, last month. Nyori Dill has been selected to the 2010 Surf National Select boy’s white team and invited to attend the Surf Cup International Morocco tournament in […]

Bermuda’s squad for the upcoming Carifta Games in St George’s, Grenada, has been hit by a slew of injuries. Kallan Richardson [1,500 and 500 metres], J’Jaz Richards [100 and 200], I’Aura Golding [100 and 100 hurdles], Azari Jones [1,500 and 3,000], Simeon Hayward [800 and 4×100], and Arima Turner [4×100] had all qualified for the […]

As part of its commitment to providing the best education to its students, The Berkeley Institute has partnered with Thomas College to “offer online graduate certificates and degrees to its entire staff to advance their own professional development.” Director of Staff Development, Ms. Keisha Allen-Smith, shares, “This is a ground-breaking opportunity for The Berkeley Institute. […]

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward presented a Position Paper on “Retaining the Local Workforce,” noting that he is inviting consultation on the proposals and “seeking feedback on proposals to retain Bermuda’s local workforce, for the long-term benefit of our country.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, the Minister said, “Bermuda has already begun […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board invites applications for its 2024 Scholarships, offering opportunities to Bermudian students pursuing healthcare or finance careers. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board welcomes applicants for Scholarships 2024! Bermuda Hospitals Board is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality healthcare through service, education and leadership. Bermudian students who are already attending university or college are […]

The Bermuda Bicycle Association recognised the accomplishments of Bermuda’s cycling community in 2023 at the annual awards ceremony, saying “the dedication, passion, and hard work of our cyclists have not gone unnoticed, both locally and on the international stage.” “Last year, Bermuda’s medal haul at the Caribbean Road Cycling Championships topped the charts with Bermuda […]

Under the patronage of football legend Clyde Best, the BDA UK Eire FAM Trip held a golf tournament on Saturday [March 16], at Newstead Belmont Hills. Kim Swan said, “The tournament saw the 25 overseas visitors interacting with industry stakeholders in a fun format [Captain’s Choice]. The big winner was a lifelong West Ham supporter who loves […]

BUEI Films will present a screening of the 2023 Romantic Comedy, ‘She Came to Me’, featuring a musically driven story about an operetta composer. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Romantic Comedy, ‘She Came to Me’, on Saturday, March 23rd at […]

The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash celebrated Bermuda’s taekwondo community’s prowess while marking the dojo’s 22nd anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash, hosted by Champion Taekwondo Dojang in collaboration with Shotocup, captivated audiences and showcased the thrilling athleticism of Bermuda’s taekwondo community. This year’s event was particularly special as it also […]

The 29th Bodhidharma Shiai, held at the Whitney Institute, showcased thrilling karate action and witnessed remarkable performances from athletes of all ages and skill levels. A spokesperson said, “Talia Iris, representing the Bodhidharma Zenji-Ryu Karate Dojo, stole the show by claiming victory in the Black Belt Kata Combine. Her flawless execution of the Anan kata, […]

The Chicago Red Stars highlighted Leilanni Nesbeth on social media, posting the images below of the Bermudian football player, who recently signed a three-year contract to play for the club through the 2026 NWSL season. The club previously said, “Nesbeth joins the Red Stars from Florida State University, where she helped the Seminoles win the NCAA National […]

The National Archery Association held its last indoor shoot for the season with 20 archers competing from the age of 8 years to mature adults in the Bermuda Archery Development Indoor Championships 18m Shoot. A total of 4 new national records were set on the day. In the Genesis Yeoman Female Division, Scarlet deRoulet scored […]

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” [Good] of Mozart Insurance, Ltd. [Mozart] [Bermuda]. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Mozart’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as […]

The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted their final track meet at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center, before having to name the 2024 Carifta Games Team. Amaris Munya won the under 17 women’s 400 meter dash with a time of 1:01.12, Jaeda Grant was second in 1:01.77. Munya would do the […]

A luxury house described as ‘Bermuda-style’ in Palm Beach, owned by the executive chairman of Ross Dress for Less’ parent company, has been sold for $13.075 million. An Aol report said, “The executive chairman of the parent company of retailer Ross Dress for Less has sold — for a recorded $13.075 million — the North […]

The Bermuda Short Course National Championships continued at the National Sports Center, with Brandon Adkins breaking two national records. Adkins broke the boys 15 & over 400 SC meter freestyle record touching the wall in a time of 1:50.30, breaking Elijah Daley’s record time of 1:52.46 set back in November 2023, and also broke the boys […]

Aaliyah Nolan scored in AFC Bradford Women’s 7-0 win at home to Altofts in the third round of the NERWFL [North East Regional Women’s Football League] League Cup today [March 17]. The Bermuda women’s national team striker netted in the first half for her ninth of the season. Nolan joined Bradford from Leeds United Women […]

Monday, March 18 is expected to be partly cloudy. Gusty winds in the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F, and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 7:24am and […]

The Progressive Labour Party expressed condolences to the family, friends, and supporters of Gombey Grandmaster, Mr. Leon “Sparky” Place, recognizing his contributions to Bermudian culture through the Place’s Gombeys troupe. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and admirers of the iconic Gombey Grandmaster, Mr. Leon “Sparky” […]

A Government Analyst from the Ministry of Health earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for February, with the Government noting “this meticulous, exacting and dedicated public officer provides forensic drug chemistry and technical analysis to assist in crime detection.” A Government spokesperson said, “Recently [15 March], Premier David Burt congratulated the recipient of the […]

Beatnik Rubaine is set to appear in the second season of “The World Cook” show on Amazon Prime. In a post on social media, he said, “Exciting news! I am beyond excited to announce that I’ll be representing Bermuda on the upcoming show on Amazon Prime The World Cook, Season 2, streaming to your living […]

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] held the second Eat ‘Em to Beat ‘Em Lionfish Chowder Competition on Saturday at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ]. A spokesperson previously said, “Participating visitors will help to choose the best Lionfish Chowder in Bermuda from eight competing chefs and restaurants: Butterfield Fine Dining, Chef Roy’s, Docksiders, Hamilton […]

The Bermuda International 7s Tournament continued at the National Sports Center, with Saratoga crowned Champions after they defeated Dartmouth 17 – 14 in the cup final. Iona won 3rd place match defeating Norwich University 19 – 12, while the Bermuda Stars would fall 22 – 5 in the plate final to Dartmouth Two. The bowl […]

Dara Alizedah has qualified for the Olympic Games in Paris after finishing fourth in the men’s single sculls final at the World Rowing Americas Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta in Rio de Janeiro this weekend. Alizedah needed a top-five finish to reach his second successive Olympics, having finished eighteenth at the rescheduled Tokyo Games in […]

News that Auto Solutions’ David Furtado and Jayde Russell won awards, the airport earned an Airport Service Quality Award, Yan-Xia Rogers joined Carey Olsen Bermuda, Wilton Re sponsored the Devonshire Colts program, and Jyire Mitchell won motocross races were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Liberty Mutual renewed […]

Brijette Basden represented Shaw University women’s track and field at the Allen Connie Shamrock Invitational. The Bermudian athlete competed in the women’s 100 meter collegiate – preliminaries, running a season-best 12.89 to finish 30th overall. Related Stories Turner & Dickinson Compete In Track Meet Bermuda Pacers Track Club Meet 2 Results Athletes Compete In BNAA […]

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

There was a collision involving a motorcycle and a car on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish this evening [March 17]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision on the North Shore Road, just west of Francis Patton Primary School, Hamilton Parish. “Details are limited at this time, but the […]

“I am announcing the opening of the promised consultation with the Government’s largest and most important stakeholder, the people of Bermuda, to hear directly from the public about what regulations they feel can be reduced,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said in the House of Assembly. The Premier said, “We want to hear […]

Participants ran, jumped, climbed, and crawled through obstacle courses in support of six Bermudian youth-based charities in the first day of the 2024 Bermuda Triple Challenge. The Bermuda Triple Challenge started on Friday evening with the Argus Urban Foot Race through the old town of St. George’s, and continued with the Butterfield & Vallis Island Challenge […]

The Dance Programme at the Berkeley Institute is set to perform “#Trending,” a student-choreographed dance showcase inspired by the influence of social media on daily life, on Wednesday, March 27th. A spokesperson said, “Social Media is an integral aspect of our daily lives, even more so with our youth. This is the inspiration behind ‘#Trending’ […]

Sunday, March 17 is expected to experience sunshine and clouds mixed, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F, and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 7:26am and sunset will be […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s tennis teammates extended their winning streak to three matches with a 4 – 0 shutout of visiting Wichita State at the UNCW Tennis Complex. In the doubles, Mallory and Gabe Hurtado, defeated Alejandro Jacome and Marcelo Sepulveda 6 – 0. Mallory was playing in the number 5 singles […]

The Jamaican Association Bermuda [JAB] recently hosted a successful private showing of the movie Bob Marley One Love. “It was very successful as we came together as a community – Jamaicans and Bermudians alike. There was a whole lot of unity.” This is from Destinee Williams-Taylor, the public relations officer from the Jamaican Association, describing […]

Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert provided an update on the Independent Living Programme and tyhe activities that have been planned for Social Work Month this month. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, this morning I rise to provide this Honourable House with an […]