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The Bermuda Under-20 national team have lost 2-1 to ten-man Martinique at the SKNFA Technical Centre in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, today [February 26]. Bermuda, who beat Grenada 2-1 in their group F opener on Saturday, fell behind in the 33rd minute when Hervinsonn Gervais opened the scoring. Awon Guillaume doubled Martinique’s advantage in […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Office is “reminding all employers that the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 2009 require every employer to submit an annual report of the number of accidents, dangerous occurrences and injuries that occurred at the workplace during the calendar year, January to December.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Employer’s Annual Report […]

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

Tuesday, February 27 is expected to experience mostly sunny skies with the high to be near 18°C/65°F, and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be E. The relative humidity is expected to be near 55%. Sunrise will be at 6:49am and sunset will be at […]

Crime Stoppers Bermuda will hold their 7th Annual Weekend Film Experience from February 29 to March 2, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Crime Stoppers Bermuda is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Weekend Film Experience, its premiere fundraising event, to be held from February 29 to March 2, 2024, at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. This […]

Organizers of the annual Convex End-to-End revealed the selected charities to benefit from this year’s event are WindReach, Transitional Community Services, Raleigh International, Coalition for the Protection of Children and Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia, with  additional donations to be made to the Horticultural Skills Programme, St. John’s Ambulance and the top participating school. A spokesperson […]

There was a “disturbance at Warwick Pharmacy carpark” in which “approximately six males were involved and two of them had brandished knives” and this “incident is believed to be linked” with the shooting which occurred later that day in Southampton, the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:55 a.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2024, police received […]

Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] February Freeze was held at Admiralty Park Beach, and raised $6,300 for the BCCL Foundation’s tuition bursary fund. A spokesperson said, “Students, families and community heroes gathered this past Friday at Admiralty Park Beach for an event that combined bravery with charity. BCCL’s Fourth Annual February Freeze invited courageous […]

Bermuda have advanced to the Super Six stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League Play-off – despite losing their final group A match to Kuwait in Malaysia. They finished level on two points with Saudi Arabia, who they beat by four runs last week, and have qualified for the next stage because of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dr Carlton C. Crockwell Sr, the chairman and chief executive of Security Associates Limited, said he was delighted to have secured a five-year sponsorship partnership with the Skyport Magic Mile. Security Associates, a security management company formed in 2010, will sponsor the SA Kids Village at the Flora Duffy Stadium for […]

Recently appointed Bermuda Hospitals Board CEO and President Scott Pearman is the guest speaker at Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] and Brown-Darrell Clinic’s quarterly Docs for Dinner series on Thursday, March 14 at Blu Bar & Grill. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Pearman will speak on Building Bridges, Transforming Healthcare. We urge doctors interested in attending to […]

Chatmore British International School has achieved COBIS Compliance Status, which the school said “solidifies its commitment to excellence in international education.” A spokesperson said, “With this accolade, Chatmore joins the ranks of top schools worldwide dedicated to upholding the highest standards in teaching, learning, and student welfare. “The Council of British International Schools [COBIS] awards schools […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors has fond memories of first experiencing the thrill of running in front of a sizeable crowd when he competed in the Skyport Magic Mile as a five-year-old. The island’s top middle-distance runner participated in the annual junior race, then the Telford Magic Mile, throughout his childhood and believes it […]

Shawnae Brangman, a social worker in the Department of Child and Family Services, earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for January. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week [Feb. 23], Premier David Burt and the recognised the January Performance Champion, Shawnae Brangman as the recipient of the Government of Bermuda’s Public Service Excellence Award. “Ms. […]

The West End Warriors are “calling for immediate action from the Ministry of Education,” highlighting what they called a “series of delays and unfulfilled commitments regarding the future of West End Primary School, a cornerstone of the Sandys Parish community with a legacy dating back to 1869.” A spokesperson said, “In a July 11, 2023, packed […]

Changes are being made to this year’s Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, with the finish line moving to Court Street, a requirement that participants be Bermudian or a Bermuda resident for at least 6 months, and the addition of the inaugural Senior Classic 2-Mile Run for persons 65 years or older. A spokesperson said, “Celebrating 115 […]

Bermuda’s Paradise Hitters volleyball teams competed on the final day of the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival. A spokesperson said, “The last day of the tournament is playoff time for all teams.” Paradise Hitters U12 “The team had an 8:15 match this morning after a late evening of playing last night. They played a very strong […]

The Triad Business Journal hosted its 40 Under 40 Award ceremony, with the honourees including Bermudian Kennette J. Burgess. A spokesperson said, “Thursday, February 22, 2024 at High Point University, the Triad Business Journal hosted their annual 40 Under 40 Award ceremony to honour 40 leaders in business and community in the Triad North Carolina […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island team defeated the Bermuda Select 8 – 0 at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center this weekend. Rhode Island dominated the match taking a 5 – 0 lead into the break, before scoring three times in the second half. Rhode Island got two goals from Noah Fuson, […]

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] hosted a free Community Day this weekend, offering a range of fun activities. NMB previously said, “Sponsored by Butterfield, the Community Day is part of Free for February which gives all residents free admission to the Museum during the entire month of February, also sponsored by Butterfield.” NMB Executive Director […]

Bermudian biomedical engineering senior Kameron Young will be an interviewer for Queen Mary University of London’s [QMUL] ‘Breakthroughs in AI’ webinar series. A spokesperson said, “A Bermudian biomedical engineering senior at Queen Mary University of London, Kameron Young, will be featured as an interviewer for three of the six sessions of the ‘Break Through in […]

Seventeen soldiers completed foundational training at the recent two-week Royal Bermuda Regiment recruit camp. A spokesperson said, “Rookie soldiers experienced physical and mental growth during the latest two-week Royal Bermuda Regiment recruit camp, which ended on Friday. “Two women and 15 men completed the foundational training that introduced them to aspects of military life such […]

Port Royal Golf Course hosted an open forum to discuss agronomic practices. A spokesperson said, “In a transparent outreach initiative aimed at informing golfing patrons of Port Royal Golf Course about agronomic practices and field their questions Golf Course Superintendent hosted an on-course walk about.” Golf Course Superintendent Jayson Jackson said, “On Friday February 23, […]

The Bermuda Carifta Swimming Age Group Championship team has been selected, with the Games set to take place from March 30th to April 2nd at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatic Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Several of the swimmers will be representing Bermuda for the first time in this international event, including Rory Shepperd, Scarlett Spurling, Dominic Wright, and […]

Footballers in the First Division were in action this weekend, with the Robin Hood and Boulevard Blazers both earning wins, while another match ended in a draw. Robin Hood 9 – Ireland Rangers 0 At the BAA field, Robin Hood kept their promotion hopes alive with a 9 – 0 win over Ireland Rangers. Clay […]

KPMG in Bermuda and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club have announced that the Round the Grounds Junior races will be held on March 10, 2024. A spokesperson said, “KPMG in Bermuda and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club are excited to announce the date for the annual Round the Grounds Junior races. The event will be held on March 10, 2024 […]

A Bermuda-inspired oceanfront property in Palm Beach, Florida has been listed for sale at a cost of $59 million. The Palm Beach Daily News report said, “A new $59 million listing for an oceanfront house facing Midtown Beach is a spot-on example of how pricing has evolved in Palm Beach in the years since the […]

CHL, the parent company of Conduit Re, appointed Rebecca Shelley as Senior Independent Director, succeeding Sir Brian Williamson, who will remain on the board until May 15, 2024. A spokesperson said, “CHL, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, a pure-play Bermuda-based reinsurance business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Shelley as Senior […]

The Bermuda Police Service promoted Dennis Astwood, Sherwin Joseph, and Jerome Laws to the rank of Superintendent of Police. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service today welcomed three officers to the rank of Superintendent of Police. “Dennis Astwood, Sherwin Joseph and Jerome Laws were today promoted from Chief Inspector to the rank of […]

Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred in Southampton today [Feb 25] with detectives “looking for two suspects who rode away from the scene on a dark coloured motorcycle which did not have license plates.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred in the Southampton area on […]

Monday, February 26 is expected to be mainly sunny, except for a few afternoon clounds, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F, and the low to be near 13°C/55°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 6:50am […]

Bermuda Pacers athletes competed at the Speed Capitol Palm Beach Track meet in Florida. Riana Robinson won the 13-Year-Old Girls 1500 Meter Run clocking a time of 5:21.51. The 15-16 Girls 1500 Meter Run was won by Jaeda Grant, with Azari Jones finishing second clocking 5:29.00. Lashee Jones finished 4th clocking a time of 13.40 […]

The annual Commemorative Service of the death of Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale [1795 – 1815] was held yesterday [Feb 24] at St Peter’s Church. The event programme noted, “Midshipman Dale is considered to be among the last victims of the War of 1812 and was tragically wounded during an exchange of fire on January 15th […]

The Government has introduced a Template Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 23] the Minister said, “I am pleased to introduce in the Honourable House today a Template Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement pursuant to the Employment [Protection […]

In light of recent media reports, the Customs Department said they “wish to clarify the procedures and efficiency that relates to the clearance of imported goods into the Island.” A Government spokesperson said, “Emphasising its commitment to professionalism and fairness, the Department wishes to underscore that 99 percent of all goods imported into Bermuda are […]

Bermuda’s leading industry associations today expressed their support for the planned implementation of a Corporate Income Tax [CIT] on January 1, 2025 and the Government of Bermuda’s recently announced Budget. Representatives from the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR], Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC], Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], Bermuda Chamber of Commerce […]

PALS hosted its annual walk today, February 25th, as part of its fundraising efforts, with a large amount of people taking part. The fundraiser is aimed to help the charity’s mission to “provide cancer patients with quality care primarily in the home setting in order to enhance quality of life” and to “provide support and assistance to […]

Bermudian Jasmine Spence scored for Newport Pagnell Town Women in their 2-1 win at home to Cardea Ladies in the East Midlands Women’s Regional Football League Division One South today [February 25]. Racheal Mumford scored the other goal for Town, who are fourth in the league table. Spence, who plays as a midfielder or striker, […]

Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Minister of State [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office] David Rutley about plans to bolster ties and collaboration with British Overseas Territories. During a recent session in the British Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked, “what steps he is taking to [a] improve links and [b] increase cooperation with the […]

The draft plan of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme will soon be released to the public for comment, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 23] the Minister said, “I rise today to update this Honourable House on the work being undertaken on the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme. […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has rescheduled the Bermuda Select match against Rhode Island FC, originally postponed due to inclement weather, to take place on Sunday [Feb 25]. A spokesperson said, “As you may have seen yesterday, due to the inclement weather, the Bermuda Select match vs Rhode Island FC was rescheduled. Please see below […]

The Nike Boston Volleyball Festival continued in Boston with Bermuda teams taking part. The Paradise Hitters Under 14 team are now 3 & 3 overall, after going 2 & 1 on Day Two. They began the day defeating Seaway 25-9, 25-11, they would then fall 25-27, 25-18, 15-9 to Cal White, before picking up a […]

Two Bermudian swimmers were an action at a recent meet as Brian Desmond represented Fordham, while Caleb Ingham represented La Salle University at the 2024 A-10 Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships. In men’s 200 yard backstroke preliminaries, Desmond finished 19th touching the wall in a time of 1:51.59 Ingham finished 24th during the […]

The Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament’s men’s and women’s competitions began at Cul de Sac Bay, St Lucia. In the men’s Group B match, the Bermuda team, consisting of Kyle Hamilton and Benjamin Barnett, overcame Mingo and Fredrick with a score of 2-1. Despite losing the initial game 21-16, Hamilton and […]

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the BASA Series #2 at the BASA Pool. In the men’s 15 & over 100 SC meter freestyle, Pharaoh Benevides clocked a winning time of 59.61, Braxton Cooze was second in 1:03.77, and Zachary Johnson finished third with a time of 1:05.88. Adriana Argent won the women’s 15 & […]

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast continued their fine form with a 5-4 victory away to Harrisburg Heat in the Major Arena Soccer League yesterday [February 24]. The Blast remain in fifth place in the Eastern Division with eight wins from 15 matches. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda national team winger, was appointed as the […]

Bermuda claimed their first victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League Play-off today [February 25] after holding their nerve to beat Saudi Arabia by four runs at the Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was a crucial win for Bermuda, who lost their opening group A match by 157 runs against Italy, […]

News that John Barritt, Donald Scott, and Cecille Snaith-Simmons were inducted into the Company of Honorary Fellows of Bermuda College, Love is Love BDA hosted a brunch that raised $2,500 toward OUTBermuda’s education bursary, students from Bermuda Dance Academy impressed at the Adrenaline Dance Convention and Competition in Chicago were all some of the positive […]

A new super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump has formed, with former U.S Consul to Bermuda Lee Rizzuto serving as one of the board members, according to a story in the New York Times. The story said, “A new super PAC supporting former President Donald J. Trump — and backed by a member of his […]

The Board of Directors of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. has elected Reid T. Campbell as a director of the Company. Mr. Campbell’s election to the Board follows his retirement as President of the Company after a distinguished thirty-year career at White Mountains. CEO Manning Rountree said, “I thank Reid for the substantial value he […]