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People gathered outside of BELCO on Serpentine Road in Pembroke this morning [Oct 9] to express their concern about the Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR] increase which took effect this month. BELCO previously advised that beginning on October 1st, 2023 there will be an increase in the FAR. A spokesperson said, “With the approval of the Bermuda […]

WindReach, the charity which exists to enrich the quality of life for individuals with diverse support needs, today announced that their Warwick property will more than double in size after their landlord, the WindReach Bermuda Trust, received a transfer of an additional 5 acres. A spokesperson said, “The recent permanent transfer of the 5 acres […]

The second edition of Run Bermuda’s Backyard, sponsored by Monument Re, is set to take place on December 2 at Clearwater Beach field in St. David’s. A spokesperson said, “The first Run Bermuda’s Backyard in 2022 exceeded the race organisers’ expectations, raising $10,000 for Raleigh Bermuda’s youth life skills programs. “The event will again be […]

Tassel Bermuda has launched the “Adira” earring collection in collaboration with the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with 15% of proceeds pledged to support breast cancer research, education, and patient care. A spokesperson said, “Tassel Bermuda, the local polymer clay earring business, is proud to introduce its latest masterpiece, the […]

Patrick Nisbett concluded competing in the CSI 2*/1*/YH1* Woodlands International Horse Jumping event. On the final day, Nisbett competed on two horses. In the 1.35m CSI2* Table A 2 Phases Special Class, Nisbett riding Kamille Van De Lindenhove Z finished 10th with a time of 36.10, but they had 4 penalty fault points. Nisbett also […]

Jack Harvey and his Penn State men’s swimming and diving teammates secured their second consecutive victory to start the 2023-24 season, defeating Navy 192.5-107.5. Harvey claimed 4th place in the men’s 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:41.02. In the men’s 200-yard backstroke, Harvey finished 5th, touching the wall in 1:51.51. Additionally, Harvey led off […]

Concacaf has embraced the new WhatsApp Channels service launched by Meta, engaging over 1.6 million fans and providing a private way for followers to access the latest updates and content related to football in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf has upped its digital engagement game with the governing body […]

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] paid tribute to the late Sheila Burrows, saying she “dedicated her time and efforts to the upliftment of her fellow Bermudians from all walks of life.” Progressive Labour Party [PLP] leader Premier David Burt said, “Today, on what would have been her 88th birthday, the Progressive Labour Party honours the […]

A walk-a-thon was held today [Oct 8] in memory of Le-Jai Simmons in an effort to raise funds to promote asthma awareness. Lindsay Bishop, Director of Asthma Education at Open Airways, said, “Open Airways wishes to express their gratitude to the family and friends of Le-Jai Simmons, who sadly died of asthma as a young […]

Swedish skipper Johnie Berntsson won the King Edward VII Gold Cup, the championship trophy of the Bermuda Gold Cup match racing tournament, for the third time since 2008. The Berntsson Racing Team—including Herman Andersson on tactics, Björn Lundgren on mainsail trim and Patrik Sturesson on headsail trim—finished the regatta with a perfect score of 11-0 […]

Kim Swan, a former PGA European Tour Player and three-time Bermuda Open Champion, is celebrating the anniversary of his 1983 Bermuda Open victory. A spokesperson said, “Kim Swan has revealed that he is celebrating an important milestone to encourage seniors in Bermuda to continue to set goals, dream of success, and use their experience and […]

Aaliyah Nolan scored her fourth goal this season in Bradford City Women’s 7-0 hammering of Hartlepool at home in the North East Regional Women’s Football League today [October 8]. The Bermuda women’s national team striker has been in fine form since joining Bradford in the summer, scoring a hat-trick on her debut in a 5-2 […]

Monday, October 9 is expected to see thunderstorms in the morning, then cloudy skies late, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7:18am […]

Shelby Madeiros and her Siena Women’s Tennis teammates continued competing in the Colgate Invitational on the J.W. Abrahamson Tennis Courts in Hamilton, New York. In the Singles C Flight 3/4 Final, Madeiros went down to her teammate Jade Gautier 8-5. After a First Round Bye, Madeiros and Gautier teamed up and defeated Sasha Herman and […]

The City of Hamilton has announced the list of vendors that will be participating in the Tasting Village on October 15 as part of the Taste of Bermuda food festival. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is excited to announce the list of vendors taking part in the Tasting Village on Sunday, October 15th […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] It is said that pictures say a thousand words and memories last forever, and so it is that the legend of Dwayne [Sluggo] Leverock’s superlative, diving catch and gleeful celebration during the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies lives on in the history of world cricket. At a time when […]

Reggie Lambe was voted the clubhouse player of the match in Braintree Town’s 1-1 draw at home to Bath City in the Vanarama National League South yesterday [October 7]. The midfielder will join up with the Bermuda national team this week to prepare for their back-to-back games against Belize in the Concacaf Nations League. “Our […]

Gian Marco Piovanetti, a 15-year-old Optimist sailor from Puerto Rico, won the 2023 RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup with a dominant performance, particularly in the heavier winds of Day 2. A spokesperson said, “Piovanetti [below] counted seven top-three finishes, including four race wins, in the eight-race series and finished with the low net score of 12 […]

Patrick Nisbett continued competing in the CSI 2*/1*/YH1* Woodlands International Horse Jumping event. On day two, Nisbett competed on two horses. In the 1.35m CSI2* Table A 2 Phases Special Class, Nisbett riding Kamille Van De Lindenhove Z finished 2nd with a Clear Round time of 28.00. Nisbett also mounted Un Diamant Ress Z in […]

Justin Donawa scored his second goal this season in Altrincham’s 2-0 win away to Gateshead in the Vanarama National League yesterday [October 7]. Donawa, who has been recalled to the Bermuda squad for their upcoming Concacaf Nations League group matches against Belize, came on as a late substitute and netted in the 93rd minute. The […]

Swedish skipper Johnie Berntsson won the King Edward VII Gold Cup, the championship trophy of the Bermuda Gold Cup match racing tournament, for the third time since 2008. A spokesperson said, “Hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, the Bermuda Gold Cup is a World Championship event of the World Match Racing Tour. “The Berntsson […]

Radian Group Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Radian Guaranty Inc. has obtained $353 million of fully collateralized excess of loss reinsurance coverage from Eagle Re 2023-1 Ltd. A spokesperson said, “The excess of loss reinsurance covers eligible mortgage insurance policies written by Radian Guaranty from April 1 to December 31, 2022. Eagle Re […]

Warwick Academy held a Homecoming Fair and Artisan Market today [Oct 7] from 10.00am to 3.00pm. The event included the market, games, food stalls, musical performances, tours of the school, a staff dunking tank, and more. Related Stories Photos, Video & 360: Warwick Academy Fair Photos: Warwick Academy Cardboard Boat Heats Photos: 9/11 Wreath Laying […]

Bermuda have suffered heartbreak in their bid to qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after losing to Canada by 39 runs in a pivotal match at the North Field, National Sports Centre, today [October 7]. Although Bermuda led Canada, the tournament favourites, by two points heading into the clash, they needed to win […]

Sunday, October 8 is expected to see partly cloudy skies during the morning hours, and will become overcast in the afternoon; with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]

“As part of ongoing efforts to address the issue of anti-social behaviour involving schoolchildren in the City of Hamilton, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], will be working in partnership with the Ministry of Education, private schools and shopkeepers in and around the Washington Mall area of the City of Hamilton with a view to reducing […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A photograph taken by a former Bermuda policeman of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the late Supreme Court Justice, has been depicted on a postage stamp released by the US Postal Service on Monday [October 2]. Philip Bermingham, who served in the Bermuda Police from 1972 to 1978, became interested in photography as […]

Patrick Nesbitt made his return to international competition at the CSI 2*/1*/YH1* Woodlands International Horse Jumping event. On the first day, Nesbitt competed with two horses. In the 1.35m CSI2* Table A Against the Clock Class, Nisbett riding Kamille Van De Lindenhove Z finished 7th with a clear round time of 61.65. Nisbett also rode […]

The Argus Group participated in the Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] Coastal Clean-Up, with 30 employees volunteering their time to collect an estimated 480 pounds of trash along the coastline at Admiralty House. A spokesperson said, “The Argus Group is proud to announce its participation in the Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] Coastal Clean-Up on September 29th, […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the Senior Men’s National team selected for the October 2023 match window of the 2023 Concacaf Nations League [CNL] Group Phase. A spokesperson said, “The selected team sees a few changes in the roster following the September match window. These changes allow the coaching staff to include and evaluate […]

Shelby Madeiros and her Siena Women’s Tennis teammates continued competing in the Colgate Invitational on the J.W. Abrahamson Tennis Courts in Hamilton, New York. In the Singles C Flight 3/4 Semi-Finals, Madeiros defeated Freeman from Lila Hamilton 8-3. Related Stories Tennis: Bermuda Defeat Antigua & Barbuda Tennis: Bermuda Defeat Dominican Republic Phillips Advances In Singles […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, October 7th. On Monday the Oleander container ship, Disney Dream and the Vision of the Seas cruise ships are expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Carnival Legend cruise […]

Nathan Armstrong and his Rider University Men’s Cross Country teammates competed in the Lehigh Paul Short Run at the Goodman Campus XC Course Bethlehem, PA. In the Men’s College Brown Race 8k race, Rider finished 5th overall. Armstrong crossed the line 179th overall clocking a time of 26:55.9. Related Stories Legends Race Series Championship Winners […]

The annual Boarding Schools Fair Bermuda, featuring leading boarding schools from the UK and Canada, returns for its 10th year this October. A spokesperson said, “For the tenth year, leading boarding schools from the UK & Canada will return to Bermuda at the beginning of October for the annual Boarding Schools Fair Bermuda – the […]

October 6 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,050.90, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 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 LOM Share […]

A new pilot boat arrived in Bermuda after a 650 nautical mile journey from Newport, replacing the 42-year-old pilot boat St. George. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services took possession of the new pilot boat, the St George, on Thursday, 5 October, after a roughly 650 nautical miles passage from […]

Local officials intercepted a shipment containing cocaine with an estimated street value in excess of $180,000 and two people — a male and a female — were later arrested. A  police spokesperson said, “On Thursday 5th October, 2023, Police and Customs conducted a joint operation dubbed ‘Operation Hallikar.’ “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Drugs Unit […]

Saturday, October 7 is expected to be windy and showers early with clearing later in the day with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be […]

The 71st Bermuda Gold Cup has been temporarily paused due to Tropical Storm Philippe, but the semifinal matchups are anticipated to reignite with well-known rivals. A spokesperson said, “The 71st Bermuda Gold has been paused for two days due to the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe, but tomorrow’s Semifinal Round should reignite the pyrotechnics on […]

The Annual Swizzle Fest, taking place on October 8th, will celebrate Bermuda’s iconic Rum Swizzle cocktail, featuring mixologists showcasing unique twists and flavors. A spokesperson said, “Join the ultimate celebration of this delicious cocktail that is enjoyed year-round at the Annual Swizzle Fest on Sunday, October 8th from 1-6pm. Some of the most talented mixologists […]

Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is set to hold a press conference about the recent Fuel Adjustment Rate. Related Stories BELCO On ‘Misconceptions’ About FAR Increase BIU ‘Seriously Concerned’ Over FAR Increase BELCO: Fuel Adjustment Rate To Increase Video: Minister David Burch Press Conference OBA: Govt Needs To ‘Get A Grip’ On Issues Stiffer […]

The Tropical Storm Warning has ended as of this afternoon [Oct 6] and a gale warning remains in effect, the BWS said. The Bermuda Weather Service said, “The Tropical Storm Warning has been ended. Tropical Storm Philippe continues to challenging. It has become absorbed by a non-tropical low pressure system to the west. The National Hurricane […]

The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], Bermuda Professional Golfers’ Association [BPGA], and tournament officials are pleased to announce the Local Qualifier for this year’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship will be played Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18 with Thursday, October 19 reserved as a rain day. The format will remain as a 54-hole event, with 36-holes […]

After four rounds of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Region Final 2023, Bermuda leads the standings with a record of 4&0. Canada has 6 points, while the Cayman Islands have 2 points, and Panama is yet to get off the mark. Kamau Leverock is the current leading run-getter with a total of 190 […]

The Department of Parks announced that the ‘Movies in the Park’ happening this Saturday was cancelled due to bad weather. A government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks is advising that the ‘Movies in the Park’ scheduled on Saturday, 7 October at the Arboretum has been postponed due to unsettled weather.” Related Stories ‘Movies In […]

Shelby Madeiros and her Siena Women’s Tennis teammates began competing in the Colgate Invitational on the J.W. Abrahamson Tennis Courts in Hamilton, New York. In the Singles C Flight Quarter-Finals, Sam Rainero from Hamilton defeated Madeiros 8-4. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results: Tennis Tournament Day 3 Photos/Results: […]

Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw MiniMax Forwarders defeat the Mix Ups 14.5 – 5.5, the Movers N’ Shakers lose 13.5 – 6.5 to the Spare Change, the Unpredictable defeat the Warriors 17 – 3, and the Activators lose 18 – 2 to the Fight Back. Women’s Scratch Game Patrice Tucker […]

The RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup Regatta continued with youth sailors in action. Puerto Rico’s Gianmarco Piovanetti is the day two leader with 12 net points, this after winning the three of the four races on the day. Mariana Pinto from Portugal is second with 32 net points, and Frederik Hastrup from Denmark is in third […]

The ICC Men’s T20 World Americas Qualifier cricket matches scheduled for today [Oct 6] have been suspended due to Tropical Storm Philippe. ICC Tournament Director Billy MacDermott said, “Following yesterday’s statement, The Event Technical Committee has decided to suspend the matches due to take place on October 6th, considering safety matters associated to tropical storm […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Fred Parsons admits he had forgotten how it felt to smile after spending much of his life battling an alcohol and drug addiction. It has been a year since Mr Parsons stepped through the doors at the Salvation Army’s Harbour Light drug rehabilitation centre in Hamilton, desperate to break his destructive […]