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The Yorkshire PGA Team playing on home soil produced plenty of birdies to amass enough points to win comfortably against the Bermuda PGA Select, whose only winning pair was the team of Jeff Hall and Kim Swan. Kim Swan stated, “I’m excited that we were able to formally establish this relationship and I am proud […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s national team coach, believes there is more to come from her side after their perfect start to the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifying campaign. Bermuda followed up their 2-0 win at home to the Dominican Republic on Friday with a 4-0 win away to Saint Vincent […]

Saltus Grammar School is highlighting its graduates’ results on their recent Advanced Placement [AP] examinations. A spokesperson said, “Saltus is pleased to announce the accomplishments of our recent graduates on their recent Advanced Placement examination results. “AP is an internationally recognised program offering college-level curricula and examinations to high school students, enabling them to potentially […]

The Bermuda Netball Association’s Winter Netball League season will commence on October 28th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Netball Association is excited to announce, our 2023/24 Season will commence October 28th 2023 back at Bernard Park, the home of netball! “We would like to thank the Bermuda Government and the Department of Youth Sport and Recreation for […]

Man charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition, Senator Robin Tucker appointed as Opposition Senate Leader, Dwayne Robinson be appointed to the Senate, Rawlinson & Hunter announce promotions, footballers defeat St Vincent 4-0, IAC rebrands as Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda and Wallpaper Wednesday features a digital drawing of roses are some of the stories in […]

Greenrock is organizing a Living Green Expo on November 19, 2023, featuring a range of eco-friendly activities and a Vendor Village, A spokesperson said, “Greenrock is preparing to host a Living Green Expo on Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 10 am – 6 pm in the Royal Naval Dockyard. This event will include a host […]

Rawlinson & Hunter [R&H] announced recent promotions at its Bermuda office, with Matthew Corbin promoted to Head of Client Services, Michelle DeRosa to Corporate Officer, Patrice Phillips to Trust Officer, Eva Grob to Senior Trust Administrator and Colette Simmons has joined the company as Corporate and Trust Services Team Leader. A spokesperson said, “Rawlinson & Hunter […]

Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Ilves FC teammates secured a 3-0 victory over KTP in the Finnish Veikkausliiga League, propelling them to 4th place in the standings. Parfitt-Williams played a pivotal role in the match, contributing both a goal and an assist. He set up his team’s opening goal in the 22nd minute and then scored […]

The Ministry of Health – Health Insurance Department said they are now “fully operational and accepting credit card payments. A Government spokesperson said, “Premium payments for active HIP and FutureCare policies can continue to be made via online banking. “New enrolments for HIP and FutureCare are being accepted. This will require the completion of a […]

Wednesday, September 27 is expected to see some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW.The relative humidity is expected to be near 74 %. Sunrise will […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] “One coach will impact more young people in a season than the average person in a lifetime.” – Billy Graham It was not by accident that Danvers [Dio] Seymour Jr ventured into coaching football; it was destiny. From the day he arrived on planet Earth, Seymour was earmarked for this specialised […]

The Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda, the Transport Control Department, and the Department of Immigration have released updates today [Sept 26] following the cyber attack that occurred on September 21. Update from the Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda A Government spokesperson said, “The following notice is issued on behalf of the Registrar for […]

Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson has appointed Senator Robin Tucker as the new Opposition Senate Leader and has recommended to the Governor that Dwayne Robinson be appointed to replace C8 bye-election candidate Ben Smith in the Senate. Mr Richardson said, “Robin is simultaneously kind and generous, and tough and honest. She demonstrates that competence does not […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Eva Frazzoni, the Bermuda women’s football captain, insists the “job is only half done” as they target maximum points from their first fixture window in the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifiers. Frazzoni has described the team’s 2-0 win at home to the Dominican Republic in their group opener on Friday as […]

The “Bermuda Cricket Board have worked tirelessly to ensure they deliver a world-class final tournament for the region,” the ICC Regional Development Manager said in advance of the international tournament set to take place in Bermuda starting this Saturday [Sept 30]. A statement from the ICC said, “The journey to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup […]

Arch Insurance [Bermuda] announced the appointment of Matthew Smith as Managing Director, with effect from 1 January 2024 following the retirement of Tony Hay. A spokesperson said, “In this role, Smith will be responsible for managing all aspects of Arch Insurance [Bermuda]’s direct insurance operations. He will report to Mike Lay, Chief Underwriting Officer for […]

Daniel Phillips was back in action competing in the Battle in the Bay Classic while representing Arizona State University. Phillips took on Carlos Ramos from Saint Mary’s College/CA in his qualifier round of 16 match. For the second time, Phillips played in a three-set battle, however, eventually falling to Ramos. Ramos won the first set […]

Dr. Michael Brooks is set to be the guest speaker at Bermuda HealthCare Services’ quarterly Docs for Dinner event on September 27. A spokesperson said, “Dr. Michael Brooks, Medical Director of Bermuda Urology Services, will be the guest speaker at Bermuda HealthCare Services’ [BHCS] quarterly Docs for Dinner event on September 27th at Harbourfront Restaurant. […]

The latest round of Bermuda Flag Football action at the TN Tatem School Field saw the Seahawks fall 41 – 31 to the Chargers. Seward Smith, with an impressive performance of 5 touchdown passes, was named the Player of the Game for the Seahawks. Patrick Doyle, showcasing his skills with 2 passing touchdowns and 2 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bodybuilder Jaydon Goddard has set his sights on earning a pro card after a showstopping display at the recent Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda Regional at the Ruth Seaton James Centre in Devonshire. Goddard claimed the men’s physique open B class, the men’s physique overall and won the battle between the […]

The Paget Parish Council has awarded scholarships to Azalea Pontes, Mishale Corday, Zorena Anderson and Alaiyah Hayward. A spokesperson said, “The Paget Parish Council has announced the recipients of the 2023 Undergraduate Awards, which provides both scholarship and bursary awards for Paget students studying abroad. “Scholarships are based on academic excellence and along with demonstrating […]

The Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families and the Community [IAC] has announced a new name, mission and focus and said they “will now be called the Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda, a change that helps to better capture and communicate its efforts to strengthen, unify and champion Bermuda’s nonprofit sector.” A spokesperson said, “A launch […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has made changes to its schedule for matches to be played on September 29 and September 30. A spokesperson said, “Please take note of the following changes to the schedule: “The First Division match between Vasco/SBRC scheduled for Saturday, September 30th has been moved to Friday, September 29th at 8:00pm […]

Stephen Smith and Ashley Couper were crowned the male and female Olympic Distance Triathlon Champions at Clearwater Beach. Smith covered the 1,500m swim, 40k bike, and 10k run in a time of 2:17:24, Couper was second overall with a time of 2:24:35. Karen Smith was the second female finisher and third overall clocking 2:26:43, and […]

Greenrock released the third study in their offshore wind feasibility study series – an Offshore Wind Location Assessment. A spokesperson said, “This study was commissioned to help us determine the most technically feasible locations for an offshore wind farm in Bermuda. Key points from the study are as follows: “The location assessment has been carried […]

Niraj Odedra, the Bermuda national team cricket coach, has named his 14-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final. The squad includes seasoned campaigners such as captain Delray Rawlins, Kamau Leverock, Tre Manders, Terryn Fray, Allan Douglas Jr and Zeko Burgess. Also named in the squad are Dominic Sabir, Charles Trott, Sinclair […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s national team coach, has hailed her team’s defensive unit as they prepare to face Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifiers tomorrow [September 26]. Robinson’s side kept another clean sheet in a 2-0 win at home to the Dominican Republic in […]

The Government Administration Building in Hamilton will be closed on Tuesday [Sept 26] and Wednesday [Sept 27] “due to unforeseen issues encountered while repairing the building’s air conditioning system.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works regrets to inform the public that the Government Administration Building [GAB], located in Hamilton, will be closed […]

Mia Fishel made her debut for the U.S. women’s senior soccer team in their recent victory over South Africa, playing in the same match that served as the last international game for soccer icon Megan Rapinoe. The 22-year-old, whose father Patrick is Bermudian, was recently signed by the Chelsea football team in England, becoming one of […]

Tuesday, September 26 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 7:09am and sunset will be at […]

Following the cybersecurity incident, some “public officers have transitioned to using mobile phones and personal email accounts to continue government services” and “senior leadership and other public officers must take steps now to ensure that public records are preserved,” the Information Commissioner said. This follows after the cyber-attack late on Wednesday evening which affected multiple areas, […]

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has announced Dwayne Robinson as their candidate for Constituency 30, Southampton East Central, and Dr Douglas De Couto as their candidate for Constituency 25, Warwick North East. Constituency 30 is currently held by the PLP’s Jason Wade, while the PLP’s Ianthia Simmons-Wade is the current MP for Constituency 25. A […]

Bailey’s Bay, St. George’s Cricket Club, Somerset Cricket Club, Cleveland County, and Southampton Rangers all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier and First Division T20 cricket action. Premier Division Baileys Bay Won by 5 Wickets: Western Stars 148/4 Baileys Bay 151/5 At the Sea Breeze Oval, Bailey’s Bay defeated Western Stars by 5 wickets. Western […]

Premier David Burt is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 25] to “provide a comprehensive update” following the meetings of the Cybersecurity Cabinet Committee and the full Cabinet. Related Stories OBA: “Must Outline The Contingencies In Place” Department Of Immigration’s Automation Project Telecommunications Companies: ICOLs Issued Minister: New Public Safety Radio System PLP & […]

The lineup for the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Bermuda Gold Cup, a World Championship event of the World Match Racing Tour scheduled Oct. 2-7, is complete, with all 16 entrants confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Fourteen of the 16 teams were announced in August with three-time defending champion Taylor Canfield [Miami], World No. 1-ranked and newly […]

The Government provided an update about services following the cyber incident on Wednesday evening. A Government spokesperson said, “In continuation of our previous communication regarding government services impacted by the recent cyber incident, here is today’s update. The Government email system and switchboard remain out of service. “Given the Department of Planning’s telephones are currently not […]

The Ministry of Health provided an update on contact details and insurance payments. A Government spokesperson said, “We are pleased to provide an update from the Ministry of Health. “Anyone trying to reach the Ministry of Health Accounts Section can contact 799-1523. To reach the office of the Chief Medical Officer, please call 7991522. Fax […]

“To say this is an embarrassment is an understatement,” said OBA candidate Ben Smith after news that the World Anti-Doping Agency [WADA] declared Bermuda to be non-compliant due to a “failure to appropriately implement the Code into their legal system,” which could result in Bermuda’s flag being prohibited from flying at major sports events. Mr  Smith […]

Two suspected stolen motorcycles were recovered in recent days, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:45pm Wednesday, 20th September 2023, police officers on mobile patrol along Long Bay Lane, Sandys parish encountered two men wearing helmets with dark coloured visors, each riding a separate motorcycle. “The officers’ attention was drawn to one […]

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] and the Association of British Insurers [ABI] have agreed to work together on matters of mutual interest detailed in a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU]. A spokesperson said, “The agreement will build on the working partnership that exists between the Bermuda and UK markets, two leading global re/insurance hubs. […]

After becoming Towson University’s all-time leading goal scorer earlier this month, Bermuda’s Nia Christopher has been named both the CAA Offensive Player of the Week and to the College Soccer News Team of the Week. The University’s report said, “Towson women’s soccer senior forward Nia Christopher was named Coastal Athletic Association [CAA] Offensive Player of the […]

Tickets to the 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship are now available for purchase through the official tournament website. A spokesperson said, “The public is encouraged to act quickly with early-bird discounts available until 1 November. “Daily general admission tickets are now available online for $35 per day. After Wednesday, 1 November, general admission ticket prices will […]

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips initiated his participation in the Battle in the Bay Classic, representing Arizona State University. In his qualifier first match, Phillips faced off against Alexander Aney from UC Berkeley. Phillips progressed to the round of 16 after a hard-fought three-set match. Although Aney secured the first set with a score of […]

The Johnnie Walker 2023 Tournament came to an end at the Ocean View Golf Course. In the Senior Gross Division flight, Kavon Trott rounded off a top 3 finish with an overall score of 154 over the two days. In 2nd place with a score of 148 was Craig Christensen with a two-day total of […]

Google announced “Nuvem, a new transatlantic subsea cable system to connect Portugal, Bermuda, and the United States,” with the global tech giant stating that Bermuda has undertaken significant efforts to “create a digital Atlantic hub” and “Nuvem will not only be the first cable to land under this robust environment, but the first to connect […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the return of the Manhattan Short Film Festival, screening this year’s Oscar-Nominated Short Films in our Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “BUEI will be offering three showtimes with screenings on: Thursday September 28th, 7:30pm-9:00pm; Tuesday October 3rd, 7:30pm-9:00pm; and Sunday October 8th, 5:00pm-6:30pm “The Manhattan Short Film Festival, […]

The Bermuda Philharmonic is extending an invitation to all music students ages 18 and younger, both instrumentalists and vocalists, to apply for the 2023 Bermuda Philharmonic Music Bursary and Scholarship Program. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Philharmonic is registered charity #323, and in addition to hosting a full concert season, the charity gives Scholarships and […]

In preparation for the 2023-24 season, Bermudian swimmers Emma and Jack Harvey and their Penn State swimming & diving teammates competed against each other in the annual Blue/White Meet at McCoy Natatorium, with the White Team prevailing over Blue, 172-154. Key to the victory was the relay races, with the White Team sweeping all four […]

“Amendments to the National Training Board Act 1997 would provide for a newly named National Certification and Apprenticeship Board that would strategically focus on skilled trades, certifications and apprenticeships,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 22] the Minister said, ”I will be laying before this […]

The Government provided an updated list of affected services following the cyber-attack which occurred late on Wednesday evening. A Government spokesperson said, “In continuation of our previous communication regarding government services impacted by the recent cyber incident, we are pleased to offer an updated list of affected services. “All email and the Government main switchboard […]