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The Irie 98 radio station is under new ownership, with Russell “Rusty G” Griffith, Michael Terceira and Teddy Terceira saying they are “grateful and excited for what’s to come.” A spokesperson said, “There’s a renewed sound in town. Now under the ownership of Russell “Rusty G” Griffith, Michael Terceira and Teddy Terceira, Irie 98 has […]

[Written by Vejay Steede] A few years ago, we featured a fledgling East End eatery that was delivering world class burgers and traditional Bermudian pies to the people. These days the Bermuda Pie Company is all over the media teaching new folks how to eat a pie, and reflecting on the cultural relevance of traditional […]

Three different tall ships – SS Solandet, Alexander Von Humboldt II, and Eye of the Wind – recently visited Bermuda, stopping in both St George’s and Hamilton. You can view a photo gallery below, and all our coverage of tall ships here. Related Stories Photos: Two More Tall Ships Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: Fireworks […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that a single lane closure will take place on South Road near Henry VIII, in Southampton. A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will allow for paving works to take place between The Reefs Resort and Dolphin Ridge. “The lane closure will commence on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 and […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 4] include boards appointments, assent, acting appointments and notification of planning applications registered. Parole Board Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0238/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 04 March, 2024 The Minister of National Security is pleased to make the […]

Dage Minors participated in the Cambridge Half Marathon in England, finishing in 43rd with a completion time of 1:10:05, which also placed him 16th in the 25-29 Age Group Division. The 2024 TTP Cambridge Half Marathon attracted over 12,000 participants. The course for this year passed through four prestigious University of Cambridge Colleges: King’s, Jesus, […]

Tuesday, March 5 is expected to experience intervals of clouds and sunshine with the high to be near 21°C/70°F, and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6:41am and sunset will […]

“Road safety is a shared responsibility, and a fundamental aspect of this responsibility is maintaining a safe distance while driving. Appropriate spacing between vehicles is critical for preventing accidents, ensuring reaction time, and enhancing overall road safety,” the Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] said. A spokesperson said, “Tailgating is a prevalent problem in Bermuda. Tailgating […]

Police approached a small group of people in Pembroke, a male ran off and dropped items, officers recovered the items, which “included a firearm and a quantity of ammunition” and the “subject was subsequently arrested after he was discovered hiding at a nearby residence,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12:30 a.m. […]

The Bermuda National Athletics Association another track meet at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center. In the under 20 men’s 200 meter dash Jayson Simons clocked a winning time of 24.13, Saj Carey was second in 24.70 and Seer Carey finished third with a time of 25.46. Saniya Place won […]

The Ravens and the Longtails took to the National Sports Center hockey pitch as the Bermuda Field Hockey Federation’s league season resumed. At the end of this match, the Ravens defeated the Longtails 6 – 0. Megan Troake scored two field goals and a penalty corner to complete her hat trick. The Ravens got single […]

This year’s Skyport Magic Mile featured an enhanced spectator experience, including the SA Kids’ Village, the One Comm Family Zone, the food truck court, and the vendor market presented by Orange Bay Company. Families had the opportunity to enjoy complimentary face painting, bouncy castles and more, so while the young athletes competed on the track, […]

Celebrating its 25th year, the Lindo’s to Lindo’s Race & Walk kicked off at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick yesterday [March 3], with the event serving to raise money for the Bermuda Diabetes Association. The event drew participants who traversed the course to its finish line at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire, with Sean Trott and Gayle Lindsay […]

“On behalf of the Government of Bermuda, congratulations to the Leopards Club International [Bermuda] celebrating a remarkable 75th anniversary. This momentous occasion marks the longevity of this esteemed organisation and serves as a testament to its enduring commitment to fostering unity and equality in our community,” said the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Owen […]

The Stationery Store revealed the launch of its Kite Making Competition, encouraging participants to explore their creativity in crafting traditional Bermuda kites. A spokesperson said, “Get ready to take flight with The Stationery Store’s much-anticipated Kite Making Competition! As the go-to destination for all your kite crafting needs, we’re excited to invite you to unleash […]

Competition in the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival continued with playoff matches closing out the event. Paradise Hitters U18 A spokesperson said, “The team played their final match versus Fusion Power. This was a very tight match with long rallies. Unfortunately, the team lost the match 1-2 games [20-25, 25-22, 9-15]. Even though they didn’t win […]

“A productive and beneficial series of meetings that helped to progress several important agenda items for Bermuda,” said Premier David Burt following his return from the 46th Regular Meeting of Caricom Heads of Government. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that last week, the Premier attended the Heads of Government [HoG] Meeting, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Andrew Bascome, the Bascome Football School head coach, and his coaching team are putting their players through the paces as they build towards the USL Academy Cup in Tampa, Florida. A travelling party of 78, including coaches, goalkeeper coach, strength, and conditioning coach, team managers, and chaperones from the boys’ under-13, […]

Bermuda’s junior triathletes were back in action competing in the prestigious Clermont Draft Legal Triathlon in Lake Louisa State Park, Florida. In the youth girls sunday race, Ella Shepard finished 16th clocking a time of 38:56, she clocked 6:02 on the swim, 18:07 on the bike, and 12:26 on the run course. Kelise Wade would […]

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward attended the Investopia conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to provide a further update on the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP’s visit to the United Arab Emirates. “Minister Hayward attended the […]

Spectators at the Skyport Magic Mile were treated to pre-event entertainment courtesy of the PHC Majorettes, who performed just before the event got underway at the National Sports Center this weekend. You can view photo galleries from the running races here and here, a 5-hour live video replay here, and all our coverage of the event here. Related […]

Hundreds of the island’s budding young athletes — starting from only 4-years-old — hit the track this weekend, taking part in the Skyport Magic Mile at the Flora Duffy Stadium at the National Sports Centre. The 4 to 5-year-old boys and girls ran one lap of the track; the 6 to 7-year-old boys and girls […]

Donna Raynor presented her first medals as a World Athletics Council member at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, yesterday [March 2]. Raynor, who became the first Bermudian elected to the governing body last summer, awarded medals to the podium finishers in the women’s 60 metres final at the Emirates Arena. Julien Alfred, […]

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain commended the talented students at Northlands Primary School for their rendition of Kirk Franklin’s “Bless Me,” which garnered recognition from the renowned gospel artist on Instagram. A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain JP, MP extends congratulations to the incredibly talented students at Northlands Primary School for their […]

Monday, March 4 is expected to experience intervals of clouds and sunshine with the high to be near 21°C/69°F, and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6:2am and sunset will […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Joseph Cechini and Jaeda Grant were crowned the 12-15 champions in the Skyport Magic Mile at the Flora Duffy Stadium yesterday [March 2]. Cechini won the combined boys and girls race in a time of 5min 22.47sec, with Grant coming fifth overall and the fastest girl in 6:01.77. Hasim Ming was […]

The Lindo’s to Lindo’s Road Race was held this morning [March 3] with Sean Trott and Gayle Lindsay racing to victory in the 10K, while Mike Watson and Laura Wright won the 4 mile competitive walk. Sean Trott won his third Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K Run title after finishing in time of 34min 42sec. Trott, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons won his third straight fight after stopping Marcell Sams Jr in the first round in Charlotte, North Carolina, yesterday [March 2]. It appeared to be a glancing left hook that dropped Sams [1-10], who rose to his feet but showed little interest in continuing, with the referee […]

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] Last week the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIC], Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIR], Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, and Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTR] all recently expressed their support for The Progressive Labour Party’s balanced budget. Additionally, […]

The Skyport Magic Mile was held at the the Flora Duffy South Field National Sports Center this weekend, featuring hundreds of the island’s young runners in action at the always popular annual event. Related Stories Photo Set II: USATF Games & Local Events Photos & Video: USATF Games & Local Events Photos: Athene Fastest Kid […]

Nikita Robinson is once again hosting a community initiative to celebrate World Book Day, with over 1,300 books to be delivered to schools throughout the Island. A spokesperson said, “Evangelist Nikita Robinson of The Worship Room on Magic102.7FM is inviting the public to support a nursery, preschool, public primary, middle, high school or boys and […]

Bermuda’s Junior Triathletes competed in the prestigious Clermont Draft Legal Triathlon in Lake Louisa State Park, Florida. In the National Development Race [NTDR] Men’s Saturday Division, Jamie Bedford finished 34th clocking a time of 1:02:09, Ollie Hayward was 54th stopping the clock in 1:06:04. Competing in the youth Saturday Division, Gianluca Bortoli finished 7th clocking […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock has announced his retirement from international cricket in the wake of Bermuda’s exit from the Super Six Stage of the ICC World Cup Challenge League Play-off in Malaysia. The all-rounder was absent from the Bermuda team that lost to Bahrain by 30 runs [DLS Method] at the Bayuemas Oval, […]

The Bermuda national cricket team lost their final match of the Super Six stage in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League Play-off in Malaysia today [March 3]. They were beaten by 30 runs [DLS method] by Bahrain at the Bayuemas Oval, Pandamaran, to finish bottom of the Super Six standings. Bahrain won the toss […]

News that Bengt and Brigitta Nygren donated $500,000 to the Bermuda Hospitals Board, Shawnae Brangman earned the Public Service Excellence Award for January, Kennette Burgess was named a 40 Under 40 honouree, the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning’s February Freeze raised $6,300, and One Communications employees volunteered with Meals on Wheels throughout February were all […]

AXIS Capital named Stephen Lord as Global Chief Information Officer and Robert Barriero as Global Head of Strategic Sourcing and Corporate Real Estate. A spokesperson said, “AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced today the hiring and appointment of Stephen Lord as Global Chief Information Officer [CIO] and Robert Barriero as Global Head of Strategic Sourcing and […]

Following a review, AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of Validus Reinsurance, Ltd. and Validus Reinsurance [Switzerland] Ltd. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term […]

Taylor White and her Bentley University women’s swimming and diving teammates were back in the pool competing in the 2024 Northeast 10 women’s swimming and diving championships. During the third day of action, White won the women’s 100 yard backstroke B final clocking a time of 1:01.40. Related Stories Emma Harvey Breaks National Record Desmond […]

Sunday, March 3 is expected to be mostly cloudy with the high to be near 21°C/69°F, and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 6:43am and sunset will be at 6:18pm. […]

Arima Turner and Ellise Dickinson represented Montverde at the Louie Bing Invitational at the Traz Powell Stadium. Turner finished the girls’ 100 meters preliminaries in 13th clocking a time of 12.57. Dickinson just missed out on a spot in the girls’ 200 meters A final, after she finished the preliminaries 9th clocking 25.10, while Turner […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Monday [March 4] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the update on the Tax Reform Commission, and the debate on the 2024 Budget is set to continue. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]: Related Stories Senate: Audio & Order Of Business Ministry […]

Premier David Burt welcomed Antigua Minister of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, and Trade Paul Chet Greene to Bermuda, and they engaged in an “enriching discussion.” Premier Burt posted the images below on X and said, “Yesterday, I welcomed the Hon.E. Paul Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture Trade from Antigua to Bermuda. Minister Greene alongside […]

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] announced the Boys 14 and Under Tennis team that will represent Bermuda at the upcoming ITF World Junior Team Competition in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. The highly anticipated tournament is scheduled to take place March 4th to March 9th, showcasing young tennis talents from around the globe. Team roster […]

The always popular Skyport Magic Mile event is being held today [March 2] at the Flora Duffy Stadium at the National Sports Centre, and we will be providing live updates, photos and video as the island’s young runners hit the track. Your screen will automatically refresh with the latest updates: Related Stories Sol Delighted To […]

Senior school students at Warwick Academy had the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of careers during the school’s Career Expo held earlier this week, with over thirty businesses in attendance, providing students with insights about possible future career paths. Related Stories Photos: Warwick’s Secondary International Day Photos: Warwick Academy Graduation Bus Photos: Warwick […]

The second week of competition in the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival got underway with three Bermuda teams taking part. The Paradise Hitters Under 18 team ended day one with a record of 1 7 2, they would go down 25-19, 25-12 to Creole Big Apple in their opener, but they bounced back to defeat Mill […]

Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [March 1], Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert provided an update on the United Nations Joint Sustainable Development Goals Fund Programme: “Building Back Equal through Innovative Financing for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, this morning I […]

At the Devonshire Recreation Club, X-Roads played to a 4 – 4 draw with the Devonshire Cougars. Elisha Darrell gave the Devonshire Cougars the lead in the 8th minute, Donavan Thompson equalized for X-Roads in the 10th minute. Domico Coddington would put the Devonshire Cougars back in front in the 16th minute, but Thompson would […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, March 2nd. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Wednesday the Flexvik general cargo ship will arrive, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive, Alexander von Humboldt II sailing ship […]

Everest Group announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $1.75 per common share payable on or before March 27, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of March 19, 2024. Related Stories Addesso: “Exceptional Quarter” For Everest Everest Group Announces $1.75 Dividend Everest Increases Quarterly Dividend To $1.75 Everest To Rebrand Name […]