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The National Archery Association of Bermuda will hold its Winter Indoor Tournament at the St George’s Community Centre on Saturday [March 16]. The event is open to recreational, developing, and competitive archers. Registration is open until tomorrow [March 13]. For more details, email naab2015@yahoo.com or call 505-8101/505-8008. Related Stories Bermuda Archers Compete In Icenation Archers […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “aa-” [Superior] for Arch Reinsurance Ltd. and its strategic affiliates. The ratings agency said, “Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICRs of “a-” [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings [Long-Term IRs] of […]

The lone Bermuda Field Hockey match of the weekend saw the Ravens edge the Budgies 1 – 0. The lone goal of the match came in the 8th minute when Jessica Hollis scored from a penalty corner. Related Stories University Of California Defeat Bermuda DeSilva & Loughborough University Win Hockey: Swizzle and Dark & Stormy […]

This evening [March 11] the Government “requested the indulgence of the Speaker of the House and the Opposition to rise and report progress, enabling the Appropriation Act to be passed on the previously scheduled meeting of the House of Assembly on Friday [March 15],” the government advised. Following this evening’s development, the Premier and Minister […]

The First Devonshire/First West Pembroke Brownies engaged in various initiatives, from performances to beach cleanups, advocating for environmental stewardship and raising awareness about the perils of oceanic pollution. A spokesperson said, “The First Devonshire/First West Pembroke Brownies continue to soar into their Healthy Family/ Healthy Environment Programme for 2023/24. They participated in the Annual Thinking […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Marco Warren was recognised posthumously for his football accomplishments at the 42nd Annual Sports Awards after being named the recipient of the Minister’s Award, with his family accepting the award on his behalf. Warren forged a reputation as a creative midfielder for the Bermuda national team and Premier Division powerhouse PHC […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 11] include boards appointments and acting appointments. Cedarbridge Academy – Board Of Governors Education Act 1996 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0268/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 11 March, 2024 The Minister of Education is pleased to make the following […]

Tuesday, March 12 is expected to see partly cloudy skies with gusty winds, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F, and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 7:32am and sunset […]

The 2024 Harness Pony Racing Champions of Champions event was held at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street this past weekend. The final standings are: Champion of Champions 1st Special Gold – 4:12/0 [Photo below, pony wearing Black Blanket) 2nd Double Time – 4:16/0 3rd Rockeyed optimist – 4:16/1 4th Somegoldsomewhere – 4:16/4 5th Gold-N-Glory – […]

The Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast Committee hosted the second annual Celebratory Luncheon at the Willowbank Resort, paying tribute to three former Premiers; Sir John Swan, Dame Jennifer Smith, and Alex Scott. Sir. John Swan, receiving on behalf of Dame Jennifer Smith – her niece Ms. Telina Murphy and Mr. Alex Scott Related Stories Front Row Soccer […]

Shotocup announced the upcoming 29th Annual Zenji Ryu Shiai will be held on March 17th at Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “Shotocup is proud to announce the highly anticipated 29th Annual Zenji Ryu Shiai, scheduled to take place on March 17, 2024, at the prestigious Whitney Institute. This year marks a significant milestone in the […]

There will be a free public concert on Thursday, March 14, at 12:30 p.m., featuring performances by the Harvard Krokodiloes and the Radcliffe Pitches. A spokesperson said, “U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and the Right Reverend Bishop Nicholas Dill invite school groups, residents and visitors of all ages to attend a free daytime concert at […]

The Public Sector Accounting Standard addresses the reporting of legal obligations associated with the retirement of certain tangible capital assets, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 11] the Minister said, “I rise this morning to provide an explanation of Bermuda‘s approach to Asset Retirement Obligations. […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Competitions Committee has announced several match changes. A spokesperson said, “The Competitions Committee has confirmed that the following match changes will take place: “Due to insufficient officials to cover all matches, the First Division match between BLVD & Ir’Rangers will take place on Monday, March 11, at 9:00pm on GGF. […]

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 11], Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided an update on the planned merger between the Bermuda Land Development Company [BLDC] and the West End Development Corporation [WEDCO], explaining that “there has been a delay regarding the legislative amendments needed to complete the project.” The Minister said, “Let […]

HWC will host a Good Friday Family Fun Day on March 29 from 12pm to 6pm at Smith’s Parish Community Field. A spokesperson said, “Our race will start the day. This will be a fun mile that will raise funds for both Summerhaven and HWC youth program. Followed by a free give-back to the community […]

The Transport Control Department [TCD] “strongly advises customers to avoid last-minute vehicle examinations, registrations and re-licensing this month due to the public holiday on Friday, March 29.” A spokesperson from TCD said, “Our last business day this month falls on Thursday, March 28, with the examination and re-licensing period for 2,836 vehicles expiring between March […]

The Hamilton Rotary Club has sponsored the Garden Club Programme at West Pembroke Primary School as part of its Adopt a School Programme. A spokesperson said, “The program was initiated last year under the direction of Past President, Mr. Rick Richardson, and is now continuing under the direction of President, Rotarian Greg Soares. This project […]

Four Bermuda athletes competed at the 2024 Americas Triathlon Championships last week, including Tyler Smith, Nick Pilgrim, Jackson Langley, and Ollie Hayward. A spokesperson said, “Tyler Smith demonstrated exceptional resilience and skill as he clinched 10th position in the fiercely contested 2024 Americas Triathlon Championships on Friday and gained valuable points in his bid for […]

Members of the Bermuda judicial bench recently concluded their participation in a one-week virtual international training course tailored for Coroners and Judges. A spokesperson said, “Last month, the Senior Magistrate and Coroner, Ms. Maxanne Anderson, along with Magistrates Mr. Tyrone Chin, Ms. Maria Sofianos, Ms. Aura Cassidy and the Coroner’s Officer Sergeant Lyndon Raynor participated […]

Early arrivals have begun for the BDA-UK Golf FAM Trip, with the event being held for its second year. A spokesperson said, “The quest to build stronger ties between Bermuda, UK and Ireland entered its second year with early arrivals a week ahead already enjoying Bermuda. “Steven Lambert, one of the Teaching Professionals at Port […]

“On behalf of the Government of Bermuda, and my family I wish to extend warm greetings to all who will be observing the Holy Month of Ramadan,” Premier David Burt said. The Premier said, “For our Muslim neighbours this represents a time of fasting, reading of the Holy Quran, and reflection, uniting them with millions […]

The City of Hamilton has plans to “embark on a major City improvement project” at the junction of Queen Street and Church Street and is seeking feedback through an upcoming public consultation. A spokesperson said, “Proposed changes will improve traffic flow and public safety, enhance the pedestrian experience, encourage City events, assist in deterring antisocial […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Cal Simons, the Bermuda Pacers Track Club head coach, believes the Skyport Magic Mile is going from strength to strength after another successful event at the Flora Duffy Stadium. The annual race for runners aged 4 to 15 attracted more than 800 entries on March 2, with Simons adding that organisers […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that due to trenching works on Middle Road [near the American Consulate] there will be a lane closure on Saturday, March 16, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that Middle Road Road near the American Consulate will undergo trenching works for […]

Carey Olsen announced that Yan-Xia Rogers has “returned home to Bermuda to join the firm’s corporate team.” A spokesperson said, “Yan-Xia will specialise in corporate and commercial law, advising clients on a range of cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters. “Having moved to London in 2020, Yan-Xia worked for a year as a paralegal […]

[Written by TLC Group] While a single data privacy representative might seem like a good starting point, often the reality is, data protection is far too complex to be tackled by one individual. Here’s why building a privacy team is the key to safeguarding user information and ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations. But choosing the […]

Auto Solutions announced that two members of their service team, David Furtado and Jayde Russell, have been recognized in the Top 3 of Suzuki Service Advisors in the Caribbean for 2023, comprising 26 territories. A spokesperson said, “Mr Furtado was recognised for his outstanding performance in Q2 of 2023, while Ms Russell earned recognition for her […]

Liberty Mutual Insurance Bermuda has reaffirmed its sponsorship of Relay For Life of Bermuda for the eleventh year. A spokesperson said, “Liberty Mutual Insurance Bermuda proudly reaffirms its commitment as the presenting sponsor of Relay For Life of Bermuda for the eleventh consecutive year. Relay For Life, scheduled for May 10-11, will be an 18-hour […]

On the first day of the Daytona Arena Cross, Jyire Mitchell participated in the Pro Day – AX Pro Class, securing a third-place finish in Heat 1 and then going on to win the qualifier. During the first main race, Mitchell achieved a 6th place finish, and was unable to complete the second main race. […]

SailGP and the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced the return of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix on May 4-5, 2024, with Apex Group stepping in as the Title Sponsor and Official Financial Solutions Partner. A spokesperson said, “SailGP and the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] return with the world’s most exciting racing on water set to […]

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they “look forward to welcoming the heads of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC] and US Department of Treasury, Federal Insurance Office [FIO] to the third annual Bermuda Risk Summit this week.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], […]

The Bermuda Pacers Track Club hosted their 2nd Meet at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center. Lashee Jones won the under 17 women 100 meter dash crossing the line in a time of 12.55, Kalila Daley was second in 12.66, and Zyari Lawrence finished third clocking 13.20. The under 17 […]

Monday, March 11 is expected to see partly cloudy skies with gusty winds, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F, and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 7:33am and sunset […]

The Docs for Dinner event is set to feature Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] CEO Scott Pearman addressing the theme of “Building Bridges, Transforming Healthcare”. A spokesperson said, “This week’s Docs for Dinner is fully subscribed following an overwhelming response from the medical community. Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] CEO & President Scott Pearman will address the […]

Bermudian footballer Jacob Madeiros helped May River Varsity team continue their perfect start to the season by scoring a brace in a 3-2 win over Hilton Head on Friday [March 8]. Madeiros, who was part of the Bermuda Under-20 squad at the recent Concacaf Under-20 Championship qualifiers in St Kitts and Nevis, curled in a […]

“This purchase is not merely an acquisition; it’s a real sign of progress in addressing the state of our roads,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch about an agreement to acquire a new asphalt plant. A Government spokesperson said, “Cabinet has approved the purchase of a new, cutting-edge asphalt plant and road asphalting […]

An aircraft from the United States Coast Guard made a brief stopover in Bermuda earlier this week. To view all our coverage of the United States Coast Guard, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: US Coast Guard Visits Island Video: Coast Guard Lands With Injured Patient Videos: Coast Guard Evacuates Sick Passenger Photos & […]

Sakari Famous and her McNeese State University women’s track and field teammates opened up their outdoor track and field season when hosting the annual Cowboy Relays Bob Hayes Louisiana Challenge at the Bill and Lena Henning Track & Field Complex. Famous won the women’s high jump with a top leap of 1.60m. Related Stories Armstrong […]

In the 2023/2024 Indigo Premiership in Wales, Jamin Hodgkins and his teammates from Bridgend Ravens clinched a victory against Neath with a score of 32 – 23. Hodgkins played a pivotal role, scoring 12 points through 3 conversions and 2 penalties, and earning Man of the Match honours. The match saw Bridgend taking an early lead […]

Cyclist Conor White and sprinter Jessica Lewis were named Athletes of the Year, and sailors Sebastian Kempe and Rachael Betschart were named the junior Athletes of the Year at the 42nd Annual Sports Awards ceremony this weekend, with a number of other top athletes honored in various categories. Minister’s Award Cricket Chantel Oostuuizen – Female Kamau […]

Scott Barnes was back in action competing on day two of the 2024 SKUSA Pro Tour Winter Nationals Round One in Orlando. Barnes is competing in the KA Ms/Ms Shifter by Inter MS/Fury-GP USA Class. In the warm-up race finished 2nd clocking a time of 53.329, and in the qualifying race, Barnes clocked the fastest […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Reggie Lambe was named man of the match in Braintree Town’s 1-1 draw at home to Slough Town in the Vanarama National League South yesterday [March 9]. The Bermuda midfielder was named his team’s best player by the club’s fans on X/Twitter. Braintree are fourth in the table with 60 points […]

The 2024 USATF Bermuda Grand Prix will be held on April 28th, featuring top athletes representing over 20 countries. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the upcoming USATF Bermuda Grand Prix! This highly anticipated event will set the stage for elite track athletes as they prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games. Watch celebrity athletes […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Monday [March 11] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Approved Residential Scheme ‘Kickstart’ Programme, the update on the Merging of the Bermuda Land Development Company and the West End Development Corporation, the Asset Retirement Obligations, the Bermuda’s Family Office Framework; and the London […]

News that Tammy Richardson-Augustus was named the 2024 Woman of the Year, Tyler Kerr won his first professional Muay Thai match in Thailand, and Dr. Dana Selassie will speak in Dubai were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, the Chicago Red Stars released a statement officially […]

LOM Financial Limited has announced the purchase of 10,000 shares of its own stock at $6.25 each on March 6, 2024. A spokesperson said, “LOM Financial Limited [“the Company”] announces that pursuant to Regulation 6.14[2][i] of the Bermuda Stock Exchange Listing Regulations, on 6th March 2024 the Company purchased 10,000 shares of its own stock […]

Hakai Magazine has featured the iconic Bermuda longtails, noting they have been “turning up in Bermuda earlier and earlier.” The story said, “White-tailed tropicbirds spend most of the year at sea, out of sight of people. When the seabirds make their annual descent into Bermuda to breed, though, their long, streamer-like tails, snowy white plumage, and […]

Cameron Basden was back in action competing in the Olympia Titans Invitational. Basden and his Foundation Academy teammates finished 11th competing in the boys’ distance Medley Relay, clocking a time of 13:22.18. Basden also finished 4th competing in the boys’ long jump with a top leap of 6.16m. Related Stories Turner & Dickinson Compete In […]

In observance of Black History Month last month, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has released a collection of graphics on social media. Bermuda Hospitals Board said, “In recognition of Black History Month, we are looking back on the Black history of KEMH using information from the book ‘Care: 100 Years of Hospital Care in Bermuda’ […]