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Motocross racing action continued at the Southside Motorsports Park in St David’s yesterday [January 28]. In the Bermuda Motocross Association Expert class, Allan DeGraff claimed top honours, winning all three races. Aaron Cannonier placed second, and Preston Martin rounded out the podium. In the PeeWee class, Maddox Seymour Durham also completed a clean sweep in […]

Bermudian Jamin Hodgkins kicked three penalties for Bridgend Ravens in their 38-23 defeat to Cardiff in the Welsh Indigo Group Premiership at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday [January 27]. Hodgkins, who plays fly-off, opened the scoring with a well-struck penalty for the visiting side and landed a second penalty before the interval. After the break, […]

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors will be hosting a National Seniors Strategy Community Forum on February 7th at the Bermuda National Sports Centre Pavilion. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors invites you to a National Seniors Strategy Community Forum. “The National Seniors Strategy Community Forum will […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will be hosting the 2nd Annual Small Business Expo on Saturday, February 3rd, at the Willowbank Resort. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] welcomes the New Year with an opportunity to help existing and new entrepreneurs calibrate and prepare for 2024. The 2nd Annual Small Business […]

In an effort to reduce paper use, BELCO has launched a campaign to encourage more customers to opt for electronic bills, with all paperless billing customers to be entered into a draw to win a $500 BELCO gift voucher. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the launch of an ebilling campaign which […]

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA]  released its sectoral review, with a focus on the electricity sector. A spokesperson said, “Fulfilling legislative obligations and aligning with mandates, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has released its sectoral review, with focus on the electricity sector. This periodic review, conducted every three years as per the Regulatory Authority […]

First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies marked the 105th anniversary of Guiding in Bermuda with a health and fitness day, creating a ’105′ display with fruit, and presenting a donation to support the Bermy Bouncers. A spokesperson said, “First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies celebrated the 105th anniversary of Guiding in Bermuda with […]

[Opinion column written by BPSU General Secretary Kevin Grant] As we stand on the threshold of a new year, the horizon is painted with ambitious Government initiatives including Education Reform, Universal Health Care, Pension Reform, Tax Reform, Economic Recovery Plan, Economic Development Strategy, and a Global Minimum Corporate Income Tax plan. While these projects promise […]

[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Dwayne Robinson] The public have been treated to propaganda op-eds from the PLP recently; it feels like the party is sweating under growing public dissatisfaction and recent poll results. Like a one-trick pony, the PLP clearly is attempting to shift the public displeasure on to the OBA, because, of course, […]

Monday, January 29 is expected to see be showers early, then thundershowers arriving later in the day. Gusty winds, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F, and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise […]

Greenrock hosted the Living Green Expo today [Jan 28] in Dockyard, with the event featuring a walk & run, bike ride, yoga practice, fun castle, face painting, vehicles, refreshments, a wide variety of vendors and more. The organisers previously said, “The Living Green Expo has been developed to provide a public platform for businesses in […]

A 22-year-old man was arrested and a warrant was executed at his residence, where a “firearm was recovered and seized” along with a large quantity of controlled drugs and cash, the police have confirmed. A spokesperson said, “A traffic stop in St. George’s on Saturday, January 27, 2024, has led to the recovery of a […]

Chris Estwanik returned to the local running scene with a victory in the David Saul Memorial – Fidelity 5K Run today [January 28]. Estwanik, the eight-time Bermuda Day Half Marathon champion, posted a time of 15min 42sec. Adam Prunty came second in 17:13, and Sanchez Smith placed third in 18:00. Dominique Mayho, one of the […]

The Ministry said that “speed cameras are not currently operational in Bermuda” and “encouraged the public to be mindful of its ongoing and active CCTV installation project.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security advised today that it is aware of online imagery and commentary circulating regarding ‘speed trap cameras.’ “The Ministry however […]

On the third day of the ILCA World Championship Sailing Regatta in Australia, Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton, and Malcolm Smith were in action. The day featured three races, bringing the total number of races in the series to six, with 151 sailors competing. Sebastian Kempe is leading the group from Bermuda, ranking 84th overall […]

Love is Love BDA is set to host a buffet brunch on February 4th at Thyme Restaurant, featuring dancer Marcus Zebra Smith as well as a charity raffle fundraiser for OUTBermuda’s 2024 education bursary program. A spokesperson said, “Love is Love BDA will be hosting their very first buffet brunch on Sunday, February 4th, 2024, […]

Four football matches took place on Saturday, with a total of 14 goals scored. Premier Division Hamilton Parish 1 – North Village Rams 2 At the Wellington Oval, the North Village Rams went to the top of the table following their 2 – 1 win over Hamilton Parish. In the 8th minute the North Village […]

Following his initial round at the APGA Farmers Insurance Invitational in Florida, Daniel Augustus is currently tied for fifth place. With a first-round score of an even-par 70, Augustus concluded just two shots behind the leader. His performance included 2 birdies, 14 pars, and 2 bogeys. Related Stories Sherlock Elected As Bermuda PGA President Butterfield […]

The Bermuda Triathlon Association Cambridge Beaches Splash and Dash took place this weekend, with Jens Drea and Megan Berry winning the 400m swim/4K run division. 400m swim/4k run 25.48 Jens Drea 26.31 Nick Strong 28.48 Megan Berry 29.17 Dominic Wright 29.43 Julian Fletcher 29.56 Mike Toyer 30.21 Caroline Black 34.09 Paul Tohill 400m swim/2k run […]

Action continued in the Bermuda ball hockey league at the PCC Hockey Rink, with 19 goals scored in a double header. BDA Spirits 8 Appleby 2 The opener produced 10 goals as BDA Spirits defeated Appleby 8 – 2. Robbie Bailey scored four times to lead BDA Spirits to victory. Adam Mattatall added two goals, […]

News that students from Whitney Institute created a Bermuda Fitted Dinghy, Dage Minors and Catherine Riihiluoma were awarded the Butterfield Cup, CariGenetics earned Service Lab Certification, BermudAir announced its expansion to Baltimore and Orlando, and actress Tsilala Brock will be making her official Broadway debut were all some of the positive news stories from the […]

Brian Desmond and the Fordham swimming & diving team achieved their sixth dual meet sweep of the season, triumphing in both competitions against the Iona Gaels at Hynes Center Pool. The Fordham men’s team, with Desmond as a key member, enhanced their season record to 6-1 following a 162-126 win against Iona. In the Fordham […]

AM Best has withdrawn the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of Carolina Re, Ltd [Bermuda]. At the time of the withdrawal, the outlook of the Credit Ratings [ratings] was negative. The ratings agency said, “The withdrawal of the ratings previously assigned to Carolina Re, Ltd […]

The ILCA World Championship Sailing Regatta, organized by Adelaide Sailing Club at West Beach in Australia, continues, with Bermuda sailors Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton, and Malcolm Smith in action On the second day of racing, a single race took place, bringing the total series races to three in a field comprising 151 sailors. Sebastian Kempe […]

Sunday, January 28 is expected to see be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F, and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 7:16am and sunset will be at […]

Nathan Armstrong and his Rider University track and field teammates competed at the Villanova Invitational. Armstrong took to the track for the men’s 1000 meters, Armstrong finished 20th clocking a time of 2:33.30. Related Stories Outerbridge Competes At Panther Invitational Parsons, Bobb, & Bulford-Trott Compete Sanaa Rae Morris Competes In Seahawk Event Smith & Clayton […]

The Francis Patton Primary School PTA held their fifth annual Longtail Plunge this morning [Jan 27] in Hamilton Parish, with Principal Todd Fox, teachers, students, and parents braving the cold waters to help raise money for the school. Related Stories Photos: SPS Donating $55K Of Items To Schools Centennial Bermuda Appoints Success Coaches Saltus Raises […]

The Jamie Madison Collection is marking its sixth year, with the public invited to “shape the future of the collection” by voting for a preferred jacket style. Founder Jaime Ramsay said, “As we reflect on the past six incredible years, the Jamie Madison Collection team is overwhelmed with gratitude for the unwavering support from our […]

Sakari Famous had an outstanding week, earning the Southland Conference Track & Field Athlete of the Week award, winning an event, setting a new school record, and breaking a complex record that has stood since 1990. The Bermudian athlete competes for McNeese State University, and their website said, “Sakari Famous earned Southland Conference Track & […]

Bermuda’s picturesque landscape was captured from the Space Station, providing an out of this world view of the island and our unique position in the Atlantic Ocean. ISS Above tweeted the video below and said, “The island of Bermuda – captured live from the Space Station at 2:28 p.m. AST today. Bermuda is approximately 21 miles […]

The Overall Regional and Mini Caribbean Equestrian Association’s Dressage Challenge results have been tallied and recently announced, with Bermuda making an excellent showing to claim multiple wins. A spokesperson said, “Once again, the annual Regional & Mini Challenges came to very successful conclusions for Bermuda competitors who can now boast of securing overall winnings as […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] recently celebrated the achievements of participants in two of its multi-week educational courses at the North East Hamilton Incubator Hub. A spokesperson said, “The event, held on January 24th, acknowledged the dedication and progress of those who completed the Entrepreneurship 101 and Financial Statements, Planning & Costing Using QuickBooks […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 27th. On Monday the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship and the Adromeda J container ship are expected, on Tuesday the MT Portola oil products tanker and the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Thursday the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Sam Bennett, the owner of EcoDive, will launch a scuba diving instructor course on the island in May. EcoDive, a Scuba Diving International [SDI] training and certification centre, was founded by Bennett in March last year. Bennett told Bernews, “I’m excited to bring more professional-level courses to the local dive […]

Try-outs will be held for the Bermuda women’s senior national indoor volleyball team next weekend. Organised by the Bermuda Volleyball Association, the try-outs will take place at Mount Saint Agnes Academy next Saturday [February 3] from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm and Sunday [February 4] from 8 am to 10 am. They will also be […]

AM Best has withdrawn the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of Accelerant Re Ltd. [Accelerant Re Bermuda] [Bermuda]. The ratings agency said, “The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Accelerant Holdings [Accelerant], a non-operating holding company in the Accelerant group. At the time of the […]

January 26 saw 25,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $137,000.00 BD. 25,000 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited, closing even at $5.45 per share. The BSX finished at 2,135.79, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is asking people who have been an inpatient at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital to fill in a short survey about their experience and to provide details about where they experienced delays. A spokesperson said, “The survey is part of a 100-day challenge that started on 1 December, with the goal of […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 26] include acting appointments. Director Of Public Transportation Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Acting Appointments Notice ID GN0084/2024 Public Authorities / Department Public Transportation Publication date 26 January, 2024 Notice No. ___ Acting Appointment Director Of Public Transportation Ministry Of Transport Ms. Zaynab Brown, Department of Public Transportation […]

After being discovered “disoriented and cold-stunned” in Canada last November, a green sea turtle named ‘Scotti’ has been successfully rehabilitated in Bermuda and released back into the wild. The Bermuda Zoological Society posted the video below on Instagram and said, “A disoriented and cold-stunned green sea turtle found in Canada last November was released back […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins said he feels like a much-improved rider compared to 12 months ago after being named the team leader of Vendée U. Hopkins will have a greater licence to pursue victories this season, guiding the strategy and making critical decisions for his team-mates, who will ride in support of him […]

Bermudian actress Tsilala Brock will be making her official Broadway debut in Suffs, a musical about suffrage produced by Hillary Clinton and Malala. “In this all-femme cast she will be playing Dudley Malone, a real-life character, the Assistant Secretary of State to Woodrow Wilson who publicly resigned from office to persuade Wilson to shift his […]

Bermudian footballer Sincere Hall scored against Aston Villa in the Under 21 Premier League Cup, as they played to a 3-2 defeat. The club’s report said, “The Bermuda international netted the second Tigers’ goal at the Dransfield Stadium after recently coming back from a one-month loan spell with Guiseley, where he featured once. “The winger […]

Three Bermuda sailors – Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton, and Malcolm Smith — are participating in the ILCA World Championship Sailing Regatta, hosted by Adelaide Sailing Club at West Beach, Australia. On the first day, within a group of 151 competitors, Campbell Patton was the leading sailor from Bermuda, ranking 84th with a total of 54 points. He […]

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] At a time when so many of our people are struggling, the OBA is exploiting the struggles and challenges of Bermudians. The OBA, out of one side of their mouth, says they care about struggling Bermudians. Yet. out the other side of their mouth, they and their […]

In Commercial Bowling League action, league leaders Sweet Life defeated second place Spare Parts 4 – 0, fifth place D’Rollerz defeated fourth place Who Gives A Split 4 – 0, and seventh place Bailey’s Bay Strikers defeated the Secret Weapons 4 – 0. Men’s High Scratch Game Arrington Smith 203 Tarq Hewey 190 Russ Ford11 […]

Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce men’s indoor track & field teammates competed at the Panther Invitational I at Bank of New Hampshire Field House at ALLWell North, finishing third in the event. Outerbridge ran to a second place finish in the men’s 600m race clocking a time of 1:24.45, and he also finished 7th with […]

A trip in November 2023 by Premier David Burt to London cost $8,656.60, according to a listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from November 12, 2023 – November 16, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Premier of Bermuda, the Hon. David Burt travelled to the UK from […]

The Preliminary Draw Concacaf for the FIFA World Cup 26 was held today [Jan 25] in Switzerland, with Bermuda drawn in Group A alongside Honduras, Antigua & Barbuda, Cuba and the Cayman Islands. A spokesperson said, “The Preliminary Draw Concacaf for the FIFA World Cup 26 was made at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, […]

The Fairmont Southampton announced the postponement of the Furniture Giveaway event initially scheduled for January 30th, 2024. This follows after the first planned furniture giveaway at the Fairmont Southampton on January 23rd was cancelled at the last minute, with large crowds of people lining up in advance, and the hotel saying the “turnout far exceeded […]