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American YouTuber Mr Beast has filmed one of his popular challenges on the island, entitled: “I buried treasure in the Bermuda Triangle.” Mr Beast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is one of the biggest social media influencers in the world, with 167 million subscribers on YouTube, 85 million followers on TikTok and 39 million […]

“Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy the season. But, as our temperatures rise, we must be careful and stay hydrated and cool to avoid heat related illness,” advised Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I encourage everyone to drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen and a hat, and avoid staying in the […]

Bermuda’s Special Olympians – who recently won 11 medals at the World Games in Berlin, Germany — traveled via a motorcade to the Cabinet Grounds today [July 18] where they received certificates in recognition of their achievement. Speaking at the event today, Premier David Burt said, “Good afternoon Ministers, Distinguished guests, athletes, coaches, family, supporters, […]

On July 5, U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette hosted a special #StudyWithUS reception to celebrate and recognize students admitted to colleges and universities in the United States. A spokesperson said, “The Consul General welcomed high school graduates admitted into U.S. colleges and universities this year, undergraduates and recent alumni of U.S. institutions, parents and school […]

The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 76-year-old Roger Evans. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 76-year-old Roger Evans. “Mr. Evans is described as a dark complexioned male, 5 foot 6 inches tall of slim build, with salt and pepper coloured hair. […]

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 […]

On Friday [July 21], the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host a meet and greet on the City Hall lawn from 11.00am to 2.00pm for Summer Student Entrepreneur Program participants. A spokesperson said, “This will be an opportunity for the participants to introduce their businesses to the community and gain valuable experience selling and […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board has awarded a total of $130,000 in scholarship funds to support the education and career development of 13 students pursuing healthcare-related fields. The recipients include Jordan Bascome, Dymond DeSilva, Shani Tucker, Addi Teye-Botchway, Addon Teye-Botchway, Ceola Wade, Ronnelle James, Fatima Muhammad, Tiontae Thomas-Clarke, Jashae Allen-Lamontagne, Keishun Swan, Harlee Purvey, and Kristin Steede […]

BELCO has “scheduled an outage that will be take place tomorrow, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, from 9AM-5PM which will cause traffic disruptions.” A spokesperson said, “The outage is scheduled in Pembroke in the area of Rosemont Avenue, Pitts Bay Road and Between the Walls. Traffic controls will be in place as the road will be blocked […]

Janhoi Bean Wilson and his Golcar Cricket Club 2nd XI teammates went down by 6 wickets against Thongsbridge Cricket Club in England. Batting first, Golcar were bowled all out for 112 after being sent to bat. Bean Wilson was the top scorer with 50, which came off 49 balls, he hit 4 fours and 3 […]

Bermuda swimmers headed to Fukuoka, Japan to compete in the 20th edition of the 2023 World Aquatics Championships. Emma Harvey, Jack Harvey, Madelyn Moore, and Benedict Parfit are representing Bermuda at the event, and the team is accompanied by Bermuda National Coach Ben Smith. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos & Results: […]

Bermuda started competing in the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III in Panama City, Panama. The Bermuda team consists of Jahzuena Bradshaw-Douglas, Shelby Madeiros, Nadhira Durham, Airez Gilbert-Simons, and Amaya Rollins, with Captain Jacklyn Lambert. Bermuda has been drawn in Pool A alongside Puerto Rico, Cuba, Barbados, and Antigua & Barbuda. Bermuda faced off […]

The National Lotteries Authority XXXIX Junior Caribbean Squash Championships continued in St Vincent & the Grenadines, with Bermuda players back in action. Boys Under 19 Daniel Ringer went down 3 – 0 to Brady Holmes 11-9, 11-9, 11-8. Girls Under 17 Rose Paulos defeated Olivia Sherratt 11-5, 11-3, 11-3, Rose Paulos defeated Rylee Rodrigues 11-9, […]

Erin Smith competed in the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina. Competing in week four in the low adult jumper 1.0m class, Smith riding Arezzo Blue claimed the win. Smith and Arezzo Blue walked away with 7th on the first day of the individual and a 7th on the […]

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party [PLP], in their 2017 Election Platform, made the commitment to: 1. Increase funding for scholarships so that students in public schools have more opportunities to secure higher education, and, 2. Increase accessibility to Bermuda College by providing financial support to students in […]

Hosted by the St. George’s Dinghy & Sports Club, the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Association held the inaugural race for the newly-created Leatrice Oatley Trophy in Mangrove Bay. Challenger II, representing Sandys Boat Club won the historic event, where all four active dinghies were sailed by all-women crews. The Leatrice Oatley Trophy is to be presented […]

One Communications is reminding the public to keep their email addresses active. A spokesperson said, “Do you have a One Communications email address that you are unable to log into or you are no longer receiving emails on at Northrock.bm, Logic.bm, ibl.bm or therock.bm? “Please give us a call at 700-7000 and choose option 4 […]

A 19-year-old man remains in hospital following a “large disturbance” in Sandys this weekend. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue their inquiries into a reported large disturbance that occurred around 12:10am Saturday, 15th July 2023 on Somerset Road in Sandys parish, near Cambridge Road. “Initial information indicated that three men, now understood to be a […]

The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community is partnering with Masterworks to showcase “the committee’s growth since inception of their reconnection with their native ancestorial roots.” A spokesperson said, “The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community will partner with Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art to showcase the committee’s growth since inception of their reconnection with […]

BELCO apprentice mechanic T’Shun Basden has successfully completed an academic 35-week Heavy Truck and Transport [HETT] Certification Programme at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Canada. A spokesperson said, “T’Shun has been an apprentice mechanic in BELCO’s garage on the transport team since 2020. He was one of eight candidates interviewed for the BELCO apprenticeship programme. “While his formal […]

Matteo Cervino received a great 18th birthday present on Sunday with an excellent showing in the Zonal regatta held near the seaside village of Castiglione della Pescaia in Tuscany, Italy, coming in 1st in the U19 category and 1st absolute with a total of 29 sailors competing in the ILCA 6 class. With low winds […]

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, a unit of Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory and School of Ocean Futures at Arizona State University, has announced funding support for deep-sea research and education training for Bermudians. A spokesperson said, “The funding is led by a charitable grant from the Global Atlantic Re foundation, which is […]

“The Government of Bermuda extends congratulations to the Child Development Programme [CDP] for obtaining accreditation from the Bermuda National Standards Committee [BNSC]. Thank you to the dedicated team at CDP who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this milestone and to the parents and community stakeholders who wholeheartedly support CDP, you are deeply appreciated.” said the Minister […]

This spring, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] and the Bermuda Government’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources “hosted a series of focus groups to provide stakeholders with a long-term forum in which to discuss and provide feedback on key components of the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan.” A spokesperson said, “The Draft Blue Prosperity Plan […]

The Coalition for the Protection of Children [CPC] announced its Wellness Wednesday Series, a month-long initiative aimed at promoting children’s wellness and active lifestyles. A spokesperson said, “Throughout the month of July, every Wednesday will feature a different outdoor fitness activity, providing an opportunity for children and camps to engage in fun and invigorating exercises. […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 17] include notice of hearing, acting appointments and appointments. Notice of Hearing :- Liquor Licensing Authority License Renewal Session Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Hearing Notice ID: GN0601/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 17 July 2023 Notice of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority License […]

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, July 18 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a couple showers around, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will […]

The 2023 Bermuda National Debate team is on its way to Hanoi, Vietnam to represent Bermuda at the 35th annual World Schools Debating Championships. A spokesperson said, “Ava Gibson [16, BHS], Oliver ‘Olly’ Cherry [16, Somersfield Academy], Ann ‘Annie; Pursell [15, Somersfield Academy], Marli Spriggs [17, BHS], and Matthew Banner [17, Warwick Academy] make up […]

Summer Sunday City Funday took place in Victoria Park yesterday [July 16], with live entertainment, multiple food and snack vendors, carnival games, giveaways, and more, with the event also including the Big Brothers Big Sisters dunk tank, which saw multiple people dunked for a good cause. Related Stories Photos, Video & 360: Fresh Air Films […]

Members of the Elliott School Alumni Association recently gathered to present this year’s recipients of the further education awards funded by The Elliot Trust. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 6:00 pm, members of the Elliott School Alumni Association gathered at the T. N. Nesbitt Hall, Christ Anglican Church, Devonshire, to present […]

The One Bermuda Alliance announced Glenn Tucker as its adopted candidate for Constituency 17, Pembroke Central and Thomas Harvey as its adopted candidate for Constituency 2, St. George’s West. Constituency 17 Pembroke Central is currently held by the PLP’s Jason Hayward, while PLP MP Kim Swan is the current MP for Constituency 2 St. George’s […]

Dr Kyjuan Brown and Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Center [NMAC] held a special event to celebrate their 10th anniversary this weekend, with a meet and greet, awards presented, an art mural unveiled and more. Speaking at the event, Premier David Burt commended Dr Brown for establishing “this incredible facility that has provided high quality healthcare services […]

Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It?’ [2022] on Saturday [July 22] at 7.00pm in Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “Borrowing its name from the famous Tina Turner song, ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It?’, the story follows Zoe, […]

A trip in June 2023 by Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert to Atlanta cost $3,558.51, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from June 27, 2023 – June 29, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Wayne Furbert, JP MP, Minister of Transport visited […]

The achievements of Bermuda’s karate athletes throughout the 2022/2023 Coral League season were celebrated at the 2nd Annual Shotocup Awards. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Hamilton Dinghy Club was filled with excitement and anticipation as the local karate community gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Bermuda’s karate athletes throughout the 2022/2023 Coral League season […]

The 2023 Rugby Americas North [RAN] Men’s Under 19 Tournament came to an end at the University of West Indies Mona Bowl in Jamaica, with Bermuda winning bronze. Bermuda took on Trinidad & Tobago in the men’s Under 19 bronze medal match, with Bermuda’s sole try being enough to overcome a valiant performance from the […]

The National Lotteries Authority XXXIX Junior Caribbean Squash Championships in St Vincent & the Grenadines. In the Girls Under 17 Division, Rose Paulos was given a Bye in the opening round, she would face off against number 3 seed Safirah Sumner, but she would fall 11-9, 9-11, 11-8, 11-5. Tyler Komposch defeated Lilee Lum Kin […]

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club season resumed at the Southside Moto Sports Park. Nevaeh Gaugain won two of the three races in the Ohvale GP 190cc Class, with Jediah Cumbermack winning the other. Daunte Fox won two of the three races in the Kawasaki Ninja 400cc Class, with Jalon Smith claiming victory in the other. […]

The Youth Futsal League came to an end with the presentation of awards at the National Sports Centre. A spokesperson said, “This season has been the most competitive and thrilling edition of the league, showcasing the exceptional skills and dedication of all the participating players. “The winners of the league, Force Black, claimed the top […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board has announced the selected traveling Under 19 Men’s National Team for the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier in Canada from August 11 to August 18. Bermuda Under 19 Team Zakao Hart – Bailey’s Bay – Captain Jermal Proctor – Somerset Cricket Club Zeri Tomlinson – Warwick Workmen’s […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “bbb” [Good] of Sura Re Ltd. [Sura Re] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Sura Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best […]

The Government of Bermuda London Office recognised Mr. Frankco Harris and Ms. Jessica Sharpe who have recently completed their internship placement in London. A Government spokesperson said, “Both were successful applicants in the previous Internship Program and demonstrated a passion for public service and Bermuda’s engagement in international affairs.” Kimberley Durrant, Director and UK Representative […]

“A selfless servant of the people, who was committed to uplifting the lives others,” said Premier David Burt following the passing of Martha Dismont, with Opposition Leader Cole Simons also paying tribute, calling her “a true champion of social change.” Well known for her tireless work and advocacy efforts, Mrs. Dismont founded the Family Centre […]

The Royal Bermuda Regiment troops arrived in Guyana for Exercise Tradewinds 2023. A spokesperson said, “Troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment are among about 1,500 people taking part in Exercise Tradewinds 23 – a multinational programme to enhance and consolidate capabilities with a focus on the Caribbean region. Soldiers arrived in Guyana on Friday for two […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian sisters Satya and Dezirae Darrell were among the youngest members of the Bermuda squad at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey. Satya, 16, and Dezirae, 14, represented the island in badminton at the week-long event, which finished on Friday [July 14]. The pair, who attend Somersfield Academy, were born […]

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided an overview of the East End Water and Wastewater Infrastructure project, noting that upon completion St. George’s “will see all sewage redirected to Southside where it will be treated via a new wastewater treatment facility and no longer will there be a need to pump it overboard.” Speaking in […]

The Ministry of Social Development & Seniors’ Ageing and Disability Services team –  Keeona Belboda, Sarah D’Allesio, Shayna Smith, Robyn Kelly, Rokeyah Brown, Alicia Martine, and Jackie Bennett – earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for June. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week [July 14], Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns […]

Western Stars, Bailey’s Bay, and Warwick Workmen’s all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier & First Division cricket action. Premier Division Western Stars Won by 81 Runs At the Devonshire Recreation Club, Western Stars batted first and scored 120/8 in their 20 over, Khiry Furbert was the top scorer with 34, George O’Brien was the […]

Jessica Lewis returned to the track in the Paris 23 World Championships. Lewis finished 7th in the T53 Women’s 400m race clocking a time of 1:00.47. Catherine Debrunner from Switzerland clocked a winning time of 50.16, Samantha Kinghorn from Great Britain was second in 52.53, and Zhou Hongzhuan from China was third in 53.88. Related […]