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Dara Alizadeh was back in action in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during the second day of the 2024 World Rowing Americas Olympic Qualification Regatta. In the Repêchage heat 2, Alizadeh finished 3rd clocking a time of 7:58.21, he finished 32.68 behind the heat winner Ignacio Vasquez from the Dominican Republic. Alizadeh advanced to the Repêchage […]

The Bermuda International 7s Tournament got underway at the National Sports Center in Bermuda showcasing an impressive roster of rugby talent from both college and high school teams across the US and Bermuda. The Bermuda Stars team split their two matches on the opening day, they defeated Saratoga 22 – 0, then lost to Dartmouth […]

The National Squash Championships concluded at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club, with the fifth day of action Micah Franklin would defend his Open Division title edging Taylor Carrick 3 – 2, in a 50-minute battle, while Melina Turk was crowned the new ladies open champions after defeating the defending champion Eilidh Franklin 3 – […]

The House of Assembly voted to pass the Government’s 2024-2025 Budget. A PLP spokesperson said, “The House of Assembly voted unanimously in support of the Progressive Labour Party Government’s 2024-2025 Budget. We have been grateful for the outpouring of support that our Budget has received from the community, the business sector and today from across […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 3.4% in September, the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 1.6% when compared to September 2022, according to the recently released September 2023 Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the September 2023 Retail Sales Index […]

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain presented the 2022/2023 Audited Financial Statements for the Bermuda College and the Bermuda College Annual Report for 2022-2023 in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, This morning, I rise before this Honourable House to lay the 2022/2023 Audited Financial Statements for the Bermuda College […]

FC Bascome football teams have started competing in the USL Academy Cup in Tampa, Florida. FC Bascome are the only 2024 USL Academy Cup participant from outside the contiguous United States. The under 20 team are in third place in legacy group B, they were defeated 4 – 0 by Chicago City in their opening […]

[Written by Dale Butler] The night was a night to remember at the iconic Elephant House that opened in 1991 in Austin, Texas after excavators discovered “the largest archaeological discovery of mastodon bones west of the Mississippi.” The Bermuda contingent sat comfortably as we watched a long line of patrons eager to enter and hear […]

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son announced the appointment of Simon Des-Etages to General Counsel and Group Chief Legal Officer effective March 18, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Des-Etages succeeds Shaun Morris, who has served in the role for the last twelve years and made the decision to retire.” Michael Collins, Chairman and Chief […]

Emma Harvey and Sam Williamson concluded continued competing in the Edinburgh International 2024 swim meet. Williamson finished 17th in the male open 50 long course meter breaststroke preliminaries, clocking a time of 30.06 and advancing to the B final. During the male open 50 long course meter breaststroke B final, Williamson finished seventh by touching […]

“The Foreign Affairs Committee is setting up a Sub-Committee that will engage the Overseas Territories more,” British MP David Rutley said. During a recent session in the British Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked, “what steps he is taking to support effective governance in the British overseas territories.” In response, Assistant Whip [HM Treasury], Parliamentary […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, March 16th. On Saturday the Marella Explorer cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Silver Dubai and the Navigare Terra Mater oil products tankers will arrive, and on Mon the Oleander container ship is scheduled to […]

March 15 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,246.57, 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 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 15] include boards appointments, acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered and trademark applications. Legal Aid Committee – Amendment To GNO092/2024 Legal Aid Act 1980 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0283/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 15 March, 2024 Amended Notice […]

The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain has issued a statement today regarding the ongoing education reform consultation process. Minister Rabain stated, “The consultative process surrounding education reform has been informative, productive, and humbling. “We know that while our vision of education is clear and embraced by many, we don’t have all the answers. That’s why […]

The Cabinet has approved a “pilot ridesharing program” and “as part of this initiative, the Cabinet has authorised the grant of a maximum of 150 new permits to be known as rideshare permits,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [March 15]. “One crucial condition of the rideshare permit is […]

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [March 18], and the Bills due for their first reading include the Appropriation Act 2024, the Government Loans Amendment Act 2024, the Payroll Tax Amendment Act 2024 and the Voluntary Registration of Vital Documents [Miscellaneous Amendments] Act 2024. The Order of Business follows below [PDF […]

Michael Dunkley will be retiring as  Member of Parliament, effective March 31st. Speaking in the House of Assembly today, OBA MP Michael Dunkley said, “I rise to inform this Hon House and the people of Bermuda of a very difficult decision I have made. Effective March 31st this year I will retire as the Member of Parliament […]

Saturday, March 16 is expected to be windy and becoming cloudy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F, and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7:27am and […]

[Written by Vejay Steede] Numerous studies have shown that parental engagement with a school community directly affects student success. The more a parent takes an interest in their child’s schooling, the more likely that child is to succeed. With this simple tenet in mind, CedarBridge Academy recently held a Parent Expo at the school – […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] provided an overview of the “2024 plans for nonstop flight service to Bermuda with new, extended, and returning airlift across the Eastern U.S.” A spokesperson said, “This year, travellers can access additional direct flights to L.F. Wade International Airport [BDA] that are under three hours from major U.S. cities. With […]

This week, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, participated in the 11th Annual World Ocean Summit and Expo held in Lisbon, Portugal, from March 11th to 13th. A Government spokesperson said, “Throughout the three-day event, Minister Roban spoke on three panels and attended workshops with experts on Marine Protected Areas and managing […]

Dara Alizadeh took to the waters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2024 World Rowing Americas Olympic Qualification Regatta. Competing in heat 3 of the men’s singles, Alizadeh finished 5th clocking a time of 7:48.45, he finished 29.99 behind the heat winner Javier Insfran from Paraguay. His positional finish of 11th overall moved Alizadeh […]

Jillian Terceira began competing in the Peelbergen Pro Tour XXL International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On day one, Terceira competes in one class. Terceira riding Lucy finished 60th in the 1.10m two phases special class, the pair clocked a time of 40.42, but they had 3 penalty fault points in the first phase, […]

It has been exactly ten years since Tyler Butterfield reached his defining moment as a long-distance triathlete after winning the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon. Butterfield completed the 223-kilometre course – 3-kilometre swim, 200km bike and 20km run – in 6h 43mn, almost a minute clear of the runner-up. The two-times Olympian not only earned himself […]

The National Squash Championships continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club; day four was semi-final day. The defending men’s open champion Micah Franklin advanced to the final following his 11-7, 11-5, 11-6 win over Kristian Muldoon, while Taylor Carrick provided an upset when he defeated the number two seed Noah Browne 10-12, 16-14, 11-13, […]

An Air Canada flight en route to Toronto from St. Lucia diverted to Bermuda after a passenger went into premature labour, with the woman giving birth to her baby before the flight could land on the island. An MSN story said, “Air Canada says a mother and her newborn child are believed to be in […]

AM Best assigned Arch Group Reinsurance a Financial Strength Rating of A+ and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” with a stable outlook. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has assigned the Financial Strength Rating of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” [Superior] to Arch Group Reinsurance Ltd. [Arch Group Re] […]

March 14 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,246.57, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 13 […]

Rugby Americas North [RAN] announced the venue for the 2024 Rugby Americas North Men’s Under-19 and Senior Women’s XVs Tournament alongside Federación Mexicana de Rugby [FMRU]. The five-day event will take place July 10th – 14th in Mexico City – held at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México’s [UNAM] Deportivo Alfredo Harp Helu grounds, where […]

The Women’s Resource Centre said they are “encouraged by the sentencing of Kamal Worrell and are grateful to see all the parts of the judicial system come together to advocate on behalf of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess.” Juanae Crockwell, Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Centre, said, “While there is truly no justice for this crime, it […]

“Lisa Howie, Founder of Black Pony Gallery, announces that cultural tours are now part of her business plan, starting with a curated week-long tour for Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator [DVCAI]. A spokesperson said, “The DVCAI International Cultural Exchange is a unique program that actualizes a roving exchange with Miami artists living in the Diaspora […]

Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty will be hosting a free community giveaway event on Saturday [March 16] at Coldwell Banker parking lot. A spokesperson said, “Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty is excited to announce a special giveaway event for the community. On Saturday, March 16th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, or until items are exhausted, Coldwell Banker […]

Greenrock is inviting Bermuda to celebrate Earth Hour this year on Saturday, March 23rd, asking people to turn off any unnecessary lights from 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm, and “give an hour for Earth by spending 60 minutes doing something positive for our one shared home.” A spokesperson said, “Just over a year ago, you helped us create […]

The Department of Education has launched the first cross-campus Social Studies educational initiative. A Government spokesperson said, “Titled “Pizza and Politics” and hosted by the Social Studies division over a lunch hour period, the seminar series aims to introduce students to the intersections of geopolitics, history and local activism. “Offered to students at both Senior […]

Clark Somner has been appointed as the Clerk to the Legislature, effective April 1st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter announced the appointment of Mr. Clark Somner to the post of Clerk to the Legislature, effective April 1st. “Mr. Somner has spent 27 years in the Public Service in […]

A single vehicle collision occurred in St. George’s this afternoon [March 14], resulting in a 66-year-old woman suffering minor injuries. The police said, “Around 12:30pm Thursday, 14th March 2024, a reported single vehicle collision occurred on St. David’s Road in St. George’s, in the vicinity of Stocks Road. “Early information indicates that a car driven […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 14] include acting appointments. Acting Director Department Of Sport And Recreation Ministry Of Tourism, Culture And Sport Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0281/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 14 March, 2024 Official Gazette No. _______ Acting Appointment Acting Director Department […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] long with Lloyd’s, have “committed to jointly developing an initiative for closer collaboration and alignment between the world’s two major [re]insurance hubs.” A spokesperson said, “The initial focus will be on improving access to education academies and innovation through the Lloyd’s Lab and Bermuda Insurance Sandbox, supporting the sharing of risk […]

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing to witnesses who may have information about a disturbance that took place at Ocean View Golf Course on March 10. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024, police officers were dispatched to a disturbance involving several individuals, two of whom were allegedly armed with […]

The Department of Culture is hosting a Float Building and Decorating Workshop’ and ‘Bermuda Day Parade Information Session’ this Saturday [March 16], at the Sammy Wilson Central Zone Community Centre. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture invites all creative minds to join the Bermuda Day Parade festivities.” “As an integral part of our […]

The Sargasso Sea Commission commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Hamilton Declaration signing. A Government spokesperson said, “The Sargasso Sea Commission is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea with a series of technical meetings in Bermuda. “Representatives of the Governments that have signed the […]

A bus was being driven in the westbound lane of Middle Road, when “an unknown vehicle being driven in the opposite direction caused the bus driver to take evasive action and collide with a utility pole” and “part of the utility pole then struck a truck, which was being driven behind the DPT bus,” the police […]

Bermuda Is Love announced the availability of two $5,000 academic scholarship awards for 2024, aimed at assisting Bermudians in accessing higher education. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Is Love is pleased to announce that we are offering two $5,000 academic scholarship awards for 2024. “Bermuda Is Love wants to help Bermudians gain access to higher education. […]

The culmination of the work of Bermuda High School’s Year 13 IB art and design students was showcased in their exhibition named “Collectively Out of Sync.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda High School’s Year 13 IB art and design students proudly present their final art exhibition entitled “Collectively Out of Sync”. Students have worked over a […]

Bermuda, UK, and Ireland Golf Fam Trip participants enjoyed a BOGGS Ladies Golf Society reunion at Port Royal, highlighting Bermuda’s golf scene to English players. A spokesperson said, “Early arrivals for the Bermuda, UK, and Ireland Golf Fam Trip from March 14 to March 18 are busy enjoying Bermuda on land, sea, and over the […]

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez recently issued seven decisions. A spokesperson said, “In Decision 03/2024, Cabinet Office, the Information Commissioner considered a request for records about fintech and the Fintech Business Unit and Office. Before conducting a reasonable search for all of the records sought, the Cabinet Office concluded that it did not hold any responsive […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the upcoming Under 7A Division Tournament taking place at the Berkeley Institute field this Saturday [March 16] from 9.00am to 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “We are excited to announce the upcoming Under 7A Division Tournament taking place at the Berkeley Institute field this Saturday, March 16 from 9am – […]

Nine goals were scored in Bermuda ball hockey action at the PCC Hockey Rink. ACT 3 Hamilton Princess 2 In the opener, ACT defeated Hamilton Princess 3 – 2, Kris Abramowski scored a goal in the first and second periods to give ACT a 2 – 0 lead. In the third period, Christopher Merritt scored […]

Day three of the National Squash Championships going on at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club saw two matches needing a five-setter to decide a winner. In men’s open division action, Andrew Cox defeated Piers Carr 09-11, 05-11, 14-12, 11-9, 11-9, and then in the women’s open division Olivia Sherratt defeated Shannon Mann 11-3, 6-11, […]