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Marlin Magazine has released a video highlighting the 2023 Bermuda Billfish Blast, which is part of the 2023 Bermuda Triple Crown event. The video’s description says, “A total of 37 boats fished the 2023 Bermuda Billfish Blast, which offered a total cash purse of $506,850 plus an additional $360,000 as part of the Bermuda Triple […]

A female motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired following a collision last night [Aug 13] in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “A female motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in collision with a motorcar on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish just east of the junction with Fractious Street. “The female bike rider was […]

David Selley & Keith Bridges claimed the 2023 RUBiS Around the Island Power Boat Race title, while Cleveland Maybury won the Jet Ski Title. 2023 RUBiS Around the Island Power Boat Race Results 1st – S8: David Selley & Keith Bridges – 33:44:00 2nd – S22: Andrew Cottingham & Henry Talbot – 33:44:30 3rd – […]

The Allianz Sailing World Championships in the Netherlands got underway with Bermuda sailors taking to the water. Sebastian Kempe, Benn Smith and Campbell Patton are competing in the ILCA 7 Men’s World Championships, while Adriana Penruddocke is in the ILCA 6 Women’s World Championships. Patton is leading the Bermuda fleet in 76th with 78 points […]

On Thursday, August 10, the Trustees of the Consolidated Golf Courses held an appreciation dinner reception for the members of the Ocean View Golf Club who recently volunteered their time and painted the Ocean View Clubhouse. A spokesperson said, “Chairman of the Board the Kim Swan, Junior Minister of Youth, Sport & Culture presided over […]

Unruly — an art exhibition which was the brainchild of Zina Edwards which serves as a “celebration of the power, beauty, and artistry of Black hair — is being showcased at the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA]. Ms Edwards previously said, “Like many other Black people in Bermuda and across the African diaspora, I have […]

Everest Group will host an Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, November 14th. A spokesperson said, “Everest Group, a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions, today announced that it will host an Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, November 14, […]

 St George’s Mayor Quinell Francis will lead the St. George’s Preservation Authority [SGPA], it was announced today. A spokesperson said, “We are pleased to announce a significant development in the leadership and preservation efforts within the Historic Towne of St. George. On May 11th, Quinell Francis, JP, was reelected to the position of Mayor of St. […]

The Bermuda Anglers Club Junior Fishing Tournament was held today [Aug 13] with prizes up for grabs in several categories for boys and girls, which include fishing from the shore or from a boat. Tournament Director Kip Froud previously commented, “We are very fortunate to have a great group of sponsors for the Junior Fishing […]

Chioma Lawrence, Zyon Minors, Alaysia Swan, Dejhah Burgess-Simons, Joshua Gilbert and Keanna Gooden all received the Bermuda Government’s Bursary Awards 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government is committed to developing talent to fill critical roles at all levels in the Public Service. “This has been demonstrated by the Summer Employment Programme which introduces young people to […]

The Government has issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] for two 500 passenger fast ferries. The Government said, “The Department of Marine & Ports Services on behalf of the Bermuda Government requires two [2] 500 passenger catamaran fast ferries designed and built to Lloyds Classification standards to be used primarily for our Blue & Orange […]

Monday, August 14 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 32°C/89°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:42am and sunset will be at 8:04pm. High […]

The Berkeley Educational Society held their Berkeley Family Beach Bash event this weekend at Clearwater Beach in the east end. A spokesperson previously said, “To celebrate 125 years of education, beginning in September 2022, the Berkeley Educational Society held a series of events designed to encourage Berkeleyites far and wide to celebrate their Alma Mater […]

Governor Rena Lalgie extended her condolences following the passing of Michelle Simmons. The Governor said “Like many of you I was saddened to learn about the passing of Michelle Simmons. I offer my sincere condolences to Dr Simmons and her family. “Mrs Simmons was a valued member of the community having served on various Boards […]

Following a rain delay, Bermuda defeated Argentina by 9 wickets in their ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club in Canada. Argentina batted first and was bowled out for 53, Lucas Rossi Menizabal was the top scorer with 22, Luke Horan was the pick of the Bermuda bowlers […]

Daniel Augustus was once again back in action on the Moonlight Golf Tour in Florida. Augustus shot a round of 4-Par 67 at the Eagle Dunes Golf Course, Florida to finish T1st. The Bermudian golfer finished level with Pierre Viallaneix from France. Related Stories Augustus Competes In APGA Championship Bermuda Mixed Foursomes Championship Leseur Competes […]

Somerset Bridge guest players Allan Douglas II and Kamau Leverock both took 4 wickets to lead them to the 2023 Western County Cup title in a match at the White Hill Field against Willow Cuts. Willow Cuts won the toss and sent Somerset Bridge to bat, they had them 66/8, before top scorer Samir Tavares […]

BELCO confirmed there was a “fault on their transmission network” last night [Aug 12] resulting in approximately 11,400 customers in the western parishes temporarily losing power. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that there was a fault on their transmission network last night resulting in the temporary loss of power […]

News that Zyon Minors earned the Polaris Education Award, Amarriah Vaughns and her grandmother Andrea McKey competed at the US Capitol Classic martial arts event in Maryland, Kaliyah Lee-Tucker was awarded the ‘Carey Olsen Investing in People’ scholarship for 2023, and Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City were all some of the positive news stories […]

Essent Group Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Essent Guaranty, Inc., has obtained $281.5 million of fully collateralized excess of loss reinsurance coverage on mortgage insurance policies written in August 2022 through June 2023 from Radnor Re 2023-1 Ltd., a newly formed Bermuda special purpose insurer. A spokesperson said, “Radnor Re 2023-1 Ltd. has funded […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, the company has not purchased any shares in the calendar month of July 2023. Related Stories BF&M Prepare 300 Packages, Donate $20K BF&M Sponsors Free For February At NMB Endeavour & BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme Bermuda Championship Seeking […]

The Ministry of Public Works said they are “taking the concerns prompted by the St. Johns Road wall collapse very seriously and has reviewed various walls of similar age and construction,” adding that if people ”notice a wall that seems to be compromised, they can email structures@gov.bm, and a ministry engineer will inspect the wall promptly.” […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A husband-and-wife filmmaking team have made a short film capturing the “enchanted paradise” of Bermuda through the eyes and paintings of local artist Déja “Rootsy” Harvey. Olya Dendyaeva and Will Lascelles, a pair of award-winning filmmakers, have spent the past three years travelling the world in their sailboat searching for inspiring […]

Sunday, August 13 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, 1 or 2 early showers, a few late night, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be […]

Noting her ‘incredible legacy,’ Acting Premier Walter Roban paid tribute to former Independent Senator and Berkeley Institute principal Michelle Simmons who recently passed away. She retired from the Senate last year after five years of service culminating in her appointment as Vice President. Mr Roban said, “Mrs. Simmons was an outstanding educator who served with […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins continued his impressive displays at the Tour of Guadeloupe after winning his second stage of the annual men’s multiple-stage road race. Hopkins, who won stage two on Tuesday, claimed victory in the eighth stage from Old Fort to The Wall of Saint Claude today [August 12]. The 23-year-old, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda forward Kole Hall scored his first goal of the season in Chester’s 3-0 win at home to King’s Lynn Town in the Vanarama National League North today [August 12]. Hall struck in the 56th minute to make it 2-0 after a mix-up in the visiting side’s defence. Zak Goodson gave […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda Under-15 team showed great sportsmanship during their recent match against Belize Under-15. Several Bermuda players comforted a Belize player after he missed the decisive spot kick during a penalty shootout in the Concacaf Under-15 Boys’ Championship League B quarter-finals in Curaçao on Thursday [August 10]. Bermuda won the shootout […]

Bermuda’s Under 19 team lost by 7 wickets in their first ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier against USA in Canada. Bermuda batted first and scored 163/9 in their allotted 50 overs, Jermal Proctor was the top scorer with 90, while figures of 10-2-18-3 saw Khush Bhalala the pick of the USA […]

The Bermuda Triathlon Association hosted their Super Sprint Triathlon at Clearwater. Jake Smith cruised to victory with a time of 24:54, Ollie Hayward was second in 25:23, and Geoff Smith crossed the line third with a time of 25:50. BTA Super Sprint Race Results 24:54 Jake Smith 25:23 Ollie Hayward 25:50 Geoff Smith 26:11 Noah Maranzana […]

Nathan Dill, the Bermuda Boxing Federation president, has attended the American Boxing Confederation [AMBC] Congress in Cali, Colombia. Dill, voted in as the BBF president in 2015, has joined boxing stakeholders from throughout the region and International Boxing Association president Umar Kremlev at the event. “On location at AMBC Congress to meet with NF [National […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 12th. On Saturday the Carnival Venezia and the Liberty of the Seas cruise ships and the Lech Kaczynski LNG tanker are expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will […]

Daniel Augustus concluded taking part in the APGA Ascension Classic at the Glen Echo Country Club in Normandy, Missouri. Augustus would shoot a second round even par 1 to finish T34th. The Bermudian golfer had 6 birdies, 7 pars, 4 bogeys, and 1 double bogey in his second round. Related Stories Augustus Competes In APGA […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the appointment of Michael Findlay as the new Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach. A spokesperson said, “A seasoned professional with a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence, Findlay brings a dynamic vision to the team, positioning them for success in upcoming tournaments and beyond. “Hailing from […]

Conyers paid tribute to the late Niel Jones, calling him a superb legal practitioner and a devoted husband and father. A spokesperson said, “It is with deep sadness that we announce the tragic, untimely death of our colleague and friend, Niel Jones. “Niel was a very talented lawyer and a model colleague. He was a […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour said they are “proud to join the global community in celebrating International Youth Day 2023.” A Government spokesperson said, “This annual observance provides an exceptional opportunity for us to recognize and honour our young people’s remarkable potential, creativity, and enthusiasm. “This year’s International Youth Day highlights the critical role […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Aug 11] include acting appointments and public notification. Director Of Public Transportation Ministry Of Transport Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0702/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 11 August 2023 Notice No. ___ Acting Appointment Director Of Public Transportation Ministry Of Transport […]

Tomorrow, August 12, is UN International Youth Day. Its observances began in 2000, and it aims to recognize the input that young people make in education, community development, environmental awareness and social advocacy. A Government spokesperson said, “This year, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen Darrell is eager to observe the day, […]

16-year-old Keimya Smith had the opportunity to participate in Camp Broadway during the month of July. A spokesperson said, “The New York city based camp emphasizes the importance of the ensemble in musical theatre. The ensemble is comprised of talented triple-threat performers who are the backbone of every Broadway musical. “Keimya, who is a talented […]

Saturday, August 12 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, a few showers arriving by evening, with the high to be near 31°C/87°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 85%. Sunrise […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Aug 11] with the list indicating that there are sixteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 16 runs cancelled this morning, 43 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] today reported second-quarter tourism figures for the period ending June 30 2023. A spokesperson said, “The Q2 figures recorded 41,821 leisure air arrivals representing an increase of 25.7% compared to Q2 2022. Hotel occupancy experienced an increase of 12.1%, with hotel RevPAR [Revenue Per Available Room] increasing by 26% compared […]

After 40 years of dedicated service, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Works Randy Rochester, retires from the Public Service. A Government spokesperson said, “Mr. Rochester worked his way up through the ranks of Government, having served in such areas as the Transport Control Department [TCD] as Director; the Ministry of Home Affairs […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that “excavation and cable pulling will be taking place along Palmetto Road, Old Military Road and Frog Lane in Devonshire and will require a lane closure.” A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will commence on Monday, August 21st, 2023, and will be completed approximately by September 30th, 2023. […]

On August 10th, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] hosted a graduation dinner for the 8th cohort of the Enterprise Bermuda Accelerator. Colina Outerbridge, Business Data & Policy Analyst at the BEDC, provided the welcome remarks for the occasion. She congratulated the graduating cohort, stating, “In today’s dynamic and competitive world, entrepreneurship is pivotal in […]

[Column written by OBA Senator Douglas De Couto] The PLP Government regularly makes deals that don’t make sense, and at worse, is actively against the interest of the Bermudian people, and in violation of the Government’s own procedures and laws. The Government then cynically tries to use all means within its power to hide the […]

The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Kassidy Rogers-Gibbons. A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Gibbons is described as being 5‘ 4“ in height, weighing about 120 pounds, slim build, dark complexioned, with black eyes and black hair, worn in twists. “He was last seen in the Aeolia Drive area of Devonshire around […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they thank the “vast majority of our community for their co-operation over this year’s Cup Match holiday weekend, which saw most residents enjoying themselves responsibly. A police spokesperson said, “As outlined prior to the long holiday weekend, the BPS conducted high visibility patrols on land and sea. The marine […]

Jardine Gibbons Properties Ltd announced the launch of its new custom office suites located conveniently on the corner of Church Street and Washington Street, next to the Hamilton Bus Depot. A spokesperson said, “These innovative and personalised offices, The Suites at Russell Eve, managed by Gibbons Management Services Limited [GMSL] are designed to meet the […]

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Glenn Tucker] I want to express my deep gratitude for giving me the chance to speak about the retirement of The Hon. N. H. Cole Simons JP MP, a truly exceptional political figure who has been both my mentor and party leader. I feel honored to share my reflections […]