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The Food Justice Forum is set to host a ‘Thrift Kitchen Throwdown’ on September 30 and a panel discussion on October 16. A spokesperson said, “The Food Justice Forum will launch shortly, a two-part event aimed at tackling Bermuda’s food security issues while promoting sustainable and environmentally conscious practices. With a focus on youth engagement, […]

Appleby announced that Milaun Perott was called to the Bermuda Bar on September 6th before Justice Shade Subair Williams. A spokesperson said, “Milaun completed both the Graduate Diploma of Law and the Legal Practice Course with Master of Laws in Professional Legal Practice at The University of Law. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor […]

The Bermuda National Trust and Sompo International are launching their 4th annual Student Art Competition, under a theme of ‘Worth Protecting’. “We are excited to invite Bermuda’s young people to use their artistic talents to show aspects of Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage that they think are worth protecting. Hopefully the theme will inspire students […]

A collaborative group is getting set to release a document titled Back to School Pointers to support parents during the 2024/25 school year. A spokesperson said, “For this beginning of the 2024/25 school session, various stakeholders have come together, reminded of the wisdom that it takes a village. The goal of this collaborative campaign is […]

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall’s Biloxi Shuckers went down 6-3 to the Rocket City Trash Pandas in the final road game of the regular season at Toyota Field yesterday [September 8]. The previous day, the Shuckers beat the Trash Pandas 4-3 at the same venue, with Hall having one at-bat appearance, which he drew a […]

The Bermuda Captive Conference announced that Bala Nadarajah has been posthumously awarded the Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024, honouring his remarkable career and contribution to the captive industry. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Captive Conference is proud to announce that Bala Nadarajah has been posthumously awarded the Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award for […]

WeSpeak’s Teen Video Competition invites young women aged 14–18 to “share a video that elevates your voice” for a chance to win prizes, with the top video creator to win $1,000, the runner-up will receive $500, and the third-place winner will earn $300. A spokesperson said, “Calling all young women with a passion for storytelling and […]

Aspen Insurance Holdings announced that its Bermuda office has selected Makari Mathias and Zyjaé Trott-Philip as apprentices as part of the company’s ASCEND School Leaver program. A spokesperson said, “Mathias and Trott-Philip will be supporting the Reinsurance and Insurance Claims teams, respectively, until April 2026. “The ASCEND apprenticeship program is designed for graduating students aged 18+ […]

David Lunn, a PE Teacher and alumnus of Somersfield Academy, will host a 5K Fun Run and Walk on September 29, 2024, to support the school’s Bursary Fund, with proceeds aiding students in need. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy is proud to announce that David Lunn, a dedicated alumnus and PE Teacher at the school, […]

Harness racing driver Kiwon Waldron had a busy night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, participating in six races as the harness racing season rolls on. Waldron’s evening began with a trot race, where he piloted Rualone to a fifth-place finish, crossing the line in 1:59.3. He then switched gears to the pace class for […]

The Paralympic Games drew to a close in spectacular fashion yesterday [September 8] at the Stade de France in Paris, as the curtain came down after 11 days of inspiring performances. The vibrant closing ceremony not only celebrated the athletes’ remarkable achievements but also set the stage for the next chapter in Los Angeles in […]

Bailey’s Bay, Somerset Cricket Club, Cleveland County, Devonshire Recreation Club and St. David’s Cricket Club all recorded victories in Athene T20 League Premier & First Division action. Premier Division Bailey’s Bay CC Win by 7 Wickets: Warwick Workmen’s Club 94/5 Baileys Bay 96/3 Bailey’s Bay defeated Warwick Workmen’s Club by 7 wickets. Warwick Workmen’s Club […]

Two of Bermuda’s golf courses – Mid Ocean Club and Port Royal Golf Course – have been ranked among the top in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central American region. A spokesperson said, “Two of Bermuda golf courses are rated among the top golf courses in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central American region. For a 20 […]

MultiStrat, the specialty reinsurance and capital advisory firm, has announced two senior promotions in its underwriting team as the company continues to build out its expertise, talent, capital, brokers, investors, and carrier partners in 2024 and 2025. A spokesperson said, “Kier James has stepped up from Vice President, Underwriting, to the role of Chief Underwriting […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Para-athlete Jessica Lewis has reflected on her “unique experience” of representing Bermuda at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Lewis, the island’s most decorated para-athlete, finished fifth in the T53 100 metres and seventh in the T53 400 at the iconic Stade de France last week. The 31-year-old was joined in Paris […]

The Bermuda Police Service have now confirmed the death of Janet Niklaus. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that the lifeless body found near the Vesey Reserve, Southampton, on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, was that of 70-year-old Mrs. Janet Niklaus. “Ms. Niklaus was reported missing from her Whale Bay Road, […]

ILS Bermuda announced that Professor Kerry Emanuel will feature as the Science Keynote Speaker at the upcoming Convergence 2024 event. A spokesperson said, “ILS Bermuda is pleased to announce that Professor Kerry Emanuel, renowned meteorologist and climate scientist, will feature as the Science Keynote Speaker at the upcoming Convergence 2024 event. Taking place from October […]

Kiwon Waldron took part in just one race at the Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, as the harness race season continues. In race two the pace class, Waldron was in the bike of Cruisin Juke, they finished 6th with a time of 1:53&3. Related Stories Waldron In Standardbred Action In Canada Waldron Competing In Standardbred […]

Premier David Burt joined other heads of government and thousands of spectators for the Paralympics Closing Ceremonies at Stade de France, Paris this evening. A government spokesperson said, “The Premier said he was delighted to attend the celebratory event and cheer on Bermuda’s Paralympians Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Jessica Lewis who both achieved top five finishes […]

Fun castles, food, face painting, games and school supplies were on offer at the annual Constituency 29 Back to School celebration party held in Southampton and hosted by area MP Zane DeSilva. Related Stories Photos & Video: Devil’s Hole Community Fun Day Photos: Bermuda’s Students Go Back To School Photos: Students First Day Back To […]

The Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team lost 3-2 to the Dominican Republic in their opening match of the 2024 Concacaf Nations League 4.0 yesterday [Sept 7]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against the Dominican Republic in their opening match of the 2024 Concacaf Nations League 4.0 […]

Monday, September 9 is expected to see a mix of sun and clouds with one or two showers, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Patty Petty has reflected on her experience as a technical official for World Triathlon at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Patty, a founding member of the Bermuda Triathlon Association [BTA] in 1981, has attended three Olympic Games as an official for the sport’s international governing body [Beijing 2008, London 2012 and […]

Somerset Cricket Club, Western Stars, Willow Cuts CC, Southampton Rangers and Flatt’s Victoria all recorded victories in the Athene T20 League action. Athene T20 League – Premier Division Somerset Cricket Club Win by 8 Wickets: Cleveland County 147/7 Somerset Cricket Club 150/2 At the White Hill Field, the Somerset Cricket Club defeated Cleveland County by 8 […]

Ryan Outerbridge led the Franklin Pierce Men’s Cross Country team to victory team in the Ron Ouellette Invitational. The school’s report said, “The Raven’s Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams traveled to Maine for the Ron Ouellette Invitational, Saturday. Ryan Outerbridge [Paget, Bermuda] led the men’s team to a team win with a 5k time […]

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall played his part in the Biloxi Shuckers 4-2 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas at Toyota Field. A bases-loaded walk from Hall in the sixth inning tied the game at 1-1. Meanwhile, Hall helped the Shuckers defeat Rocket City 3-2 at Toyota Field on Thursday. Hall, who was hit […]

News that Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Jessica Lewis achieved top five finishes in the Paralympics, the BPSU presented scholarships to 12 students, Naz Astwood earned the Summit League Peak Defensive Performer of the Week award and the BFRS joined forces with KBB to clean up Whalebone Bay were all some of the positive news stories from the […]

Harness racing driver Kiwon Waldron competed in three races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron’s first drive of the evening came in Race 5, where he piloted Six Sticks of Gum to a sixth-place finish in the Pace Class with a time of 1:58.4. He returned to the track in Race 6, driving Undeniablebluechip […]

“The lifeless body of a female was discovered in an overgrown area off of Rockaway Lane, Southampton,” this evening [Sept 7], the police have confirmed A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:30 pm on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, acting on information received police, including a canine unit, attended the Vesey Nature Reserve, Southampton, to conduct a […]

Sunday, September 8 is expected to start sunny, becoming cloudier later with a chance of one or two showers, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise […]

Kane Crichlow and Reggie Lambe scored for Bermuda in today’s match against the Dominican Republic in their opening League B group D match of the Concacaf Nations League in Antigua and Barbuda, which saw the Dominican Republic claim the 3-2 win. The Dominican Republic were reduced to ten men in the tenth minute when Edarlyn Reyes […]

A total of nine goals were scored in a Dudley Eve Group A doubleheader at the Devonshire Recreation Club, with Hamilton Parish rallying from an early deficit to trounce Wolves 6-1, while the Dandy Town Hornets and the PHC Zebras battled to a 1-1 draw. Hamilton Parish 6 – Wolves 1 Hamilton Parish rallied from […]

The Berkeley Educational Society held an event to mark their 127th anniversary. Anika DeShields, Chairperson of The Berkeley Educational Society, previously shared, “The Berkeley Institute first opened its doors to students on September 6, 1897 to 12 students. Over the past 127 years, The Berkeley Institute has provided high-class, world competitive, education to thousands of Bermudians, […]

Oliver Betschart won the final round of the Gosling’s Moongate Tour at the Port Royal Golf Course after carding a 1-under par 70. Quinton Sherlock Jr, was second after shooting a 2-over 72, while Arriek Douglas who recently played on the Moonlight tour in Florida, along with Eric West, and Jarryd Dillas all finished T3rd […]

Dame Flora Duffy is gearing up for her first race in the T100 Triathlon World Tour in Ibiza, Spain. The five-time Olympian will compete in the fifth leg of the eight-race series on the Mediterranean island from September 28 to 29. Among the contracted women’s triathletes on the start list for Ibiza are Ashleigh Gentle, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda midfielder Willie Clemons said he is thrilled to return to international football following a lengthy recovery from a severe knee injury. Clemons ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament [ACL] while playing for English non-league side Braintree Town and underwent knee surgery almost a year ago before a lengthy rehabilitation process. He […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, September 7th. On Sunday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Monday Sider Colombia general cargo ship, the Unique Infinity oil products tanker and the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday […]

After a four-run sixth inning for the Rocket City Trash Pandas, Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates fell by a 5-2 score at Toyota Field. Despite the loss, the Shuckers remain a game ahead of the Mississippi Braves for the South Division wild card with 10 games remaining in the regular season. Hall went […]

September 6 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,625.62, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 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 Bermuda Stock […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] unveiled its “Paint the Town Pink” initiative which features artwork from three Bermuda artists — Nhuri Bashir, Alshanté Foggo, and Shanna Hollis — in various locations in New York City. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has unveiled its “Paint the Town Pink” initiative, a campaign that brings the […]

“A pregnant porbeagle shark may have been eaten by a great white shark near Bermuda, in the first recorded incident of its kind,” according to a story in the New Scientist. The report said, “In October 2020, Brooke Anderson, then at Arizona State University, and her colleagues tagged a pregnant porbeagle shark [Lamna nasus] south-east of […]

The Government said they are “committed to ensuring that it introduces solutions to assist hard working residents” and also encouraged residents to implement energy-saving measures. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is committed to ensuring that it introduces solutions to assist hard working residents. That’s why it has taken decisive action to alleviate […]

“As part of the Government of Bermuda delegation’s continued engagement in Europe, last evening the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt jointly hosted ABIR’s 17th International Insurance Regulatory Dialogue opening reception,” the government said. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda themed event also formally celebrated the Bermuda Brussels Office’s 5 Year Anniversary. The […]

BELCO is advising the public to avoid Middle Road Southampton near Green’s Guest House due to a downed pole, with crews currently on site. The company said, “We encourage the public to avoid Middle Road Southampton near Green’s Guest House as a truck has pulled down a pole. Our crews are onsite addressing the situation.” […]

BermudAir launched its Unlimited Flight Pass which offers unlimited travel on BermudAir routes for three months, with the pass costing $2,999 for individual travellers and $3,498 for two travellers. A spokesperson said, “BermudAir is excited to announce the launch of its new Unlimited Flight Pass, designed to offer frequent travellers unparalleled flexibility, convenience, and value. […]

The Coast Guard handled two separate jet ski accidents late last month, including a collision with a boat and a collision between two jet skis. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Monday 26th August at 6:30pm, Bermuda Radio was advised by Fire Dispatch that an ambulance had been requested as a jet […]

Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Suicide Prevention Educator Sherrie Lynn Lilley will host a one-day workshop on September 10th which is “designed for students aged 16 and up, adults, caregivers, student support staff, and mental/emotional wellness providers, along with anyone invested in community education and suicide prevention.” A spokesperson said, “You don’t want to […]

[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] Good day to the people of Devonshire and Smith’s Parish. I hope this finds you and your families in good health and spirits. Let us first give condolences to the families of Mrs. Geraldine York of Devon Spring Road and Mr. Stephen Decosta of Lamas Drive. Mr. Decosta, […]

The final round of the 2024 Goslings Moongate Tour Season will take place at the Port Royal Golf Course. There are interesting match-ups with the likes of Dwayne Pearman fresh off his Moonlight Tour performance paired with former professional Eric West and Jevon Roberts teeing off at 1:10 pm. Leading things off at 1:00 pm […]

The United States has been taking full advantage of the league’s pre-season training camp in Bermuda, resulting in ‘massive gains’ throughout the team, said driver Taylor Canfield. A spokesperson said, “The team, which debuted a fresh crew line-up last season after an ownership change, is one of four select teams gaining valuable hours on the […]