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102 Bermuda College students will receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates on Thursday [May 18], under the big tent on the College’s athletic field. A spokesperson said, “Half of the Class of 2023 will be graduating with honours, earning either merit [GPA 3.0 – 3.49 [29%]] or distinction [GPA 3.5 – 4.0 [25%]. “The Associate of Arts […]

MJM Limited announced the promotion of Mark Adams to the position of Counsel. A spokesperson said, “Mr Adams’ practice, within the Corporate & Finance Team, focuses on all areas of corporate, finance and banking law. His extensive international expertise specifically includes corporate finance, M&A, advisory, restructuring, venture capital, asset finance, project finance, tax leasing, commercial […]

Yesterday [May 15], the Bermuda Road Safety Council launched Road Safety Week 2023. A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Transport, the Hon Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, provided opening remarks. This year’s theme is Changing Minds, Changing Behaviors. The Minister was joined by Bermuda Road Safety Council members, along with the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 16] include acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Permanent Secretary Jane Brett Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0437/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 16 May 2023 Official Gazette No. _______ Acting Appointment Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Youth, Culture, And […]

Wednesday, May 17 is expected to see sunny periods with a shower or two around, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 6.19am […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tributes have poured in for Bermuda footballer Marco Warren who died following a suspected hit-and-run incident in Hamilton Parish early Sunday morning. Warren, who was found unconscious on the road just west of the junction at Trinity Church Road and North Shore Road, was taken to hospital by ambulance, where he […]

The BNAA in conjunction with the USATF is set to host a free run, jump, and throw clinic on May 20th. A spokesperson said, “This is a reminder a that May 20th the BNAA in conjunction with USATF is hosting a free Run Jump and Throw clinic. There are only 40 + spot available for […]

YouTube channel GO&Race has released a video route map for the upcoming Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby Race event, which is set to be held on Friday, May 26. According to the road traffic advisory issued, the route will be “Marathon Derby: Mullet Bay Road, Kindley Field Road, The Causeway, Blue Hole Hill, North Shore […]

The Bermuda Triathlon Association announced their new Board members and Executive Committee for 2023. A spokesperson said, “Steven Petty, a founding member of the Association in 1981, has been appointed President with Karen Smith, assuming the role of Vice President. The Association currently has 216 members. “Neil de ste Croix and Clive Langley are responsible […]

Monument Re announced today that its Luxembourg subsidiary Monument Assurance Luxembourg S.A. [MAL] reached an agreement with Integrale Luxembourg to acquire its closed book portfolio of long term life insurance business. A spokesperson said, “The portfolio serves mainly the Luxembourgish, Dutch and French markets, and is strategically aligned to MAL’s existing business model. “The portfolio […]

“It’s time to grab your favorite hat or cap and get ready because, on Wednesday, May 24th, we are hosting the 2nd annual Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy ‘Hat Day’ Fundraiser,” said the Principal of Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy Margaret Phillips. “After a successful ‘Hat Day’ in 2022, we decided this creative fundraiser will […]

The Transformational Living Centre announced that Marion Dyer will serve as Executive Director from July 1, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Dyer brings tremendous strength to our mission to ‘In partnership with community stakeholders, enable the transformation of women and their children, to move beyond surviving to thriving.’ “Ms. Dyer has a wealth of experience in […]

Carey Olsen Bermuda  announced that triathlete Erica Hawley as the first recipient of the inaugural Carey Olsen Athletics Scholarship. A spokesperson said, “The firm will sponsor and support the Bermudian triathlete throughout 2023 as she endeavours to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. “Erica has competed professionally for five years and became a […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy said she hopes to return to action for the Paris Test Event in August after revealing she is recovering from a long-term knee injury. The three-time world champion triathlete took to social media yesterday [May 15] to reveal she needed injections to help her battle through the end […]

The Bermuda Dance Academy will be hosting its 8th annual recital — with the year’s show called ‘Toybox Treasures”  –  on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at 2pm and 7pm in the Berkeley Institute cafetorium, with the show directed by Nikia Manders A spokesperson said, “Audiences will dive into your favorite toybox and watch with wonder as […]

Team Gnosis, in collaboration with the Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA], hosted a criterium race on Sunday. A spokesperson said, “Team Gnosis, in collaboration with the Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA], delivered an exhilarating criterium race on Sunday. As a significant fixture in the regular BBA road racing season, the criterium race took place on a challenging […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Andre Lambe said he is determined to dazzle as the headline act when he faces Filipino Ronniel Tabayag at The Shed in Dockyard next Saturday [May 27]. Lambe will look to extend his perfect record of seven successive wins when he meets Tabayag [6-2-1] in a six-round welterweight contest. He […]

The Run for Memories 5K will raise funds for local charity Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia on Sunday, June 11. The event features a 5k run, competitive walk and non-competitive run/walk and starts at East End Primary School in St George’s. Action for Alzheimer’s and Dementia was founded in 2012 to provide support to people […]

The YAO Youth Baseball League continued at the YAO Ball Park on Kindley Field this weekend, with the Phillies, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Diamondbacks all earning wins. Cal Ripken Division [Ages 10-12]: Phillies 14 Red Sox 5 The Phillies had an all-around team effort in their 14-5 win over the Red Sox. The Phillies […]

Veranda has featured Bermuda in an article titled “The 8 Most Beautiful Places in the World to Travel This August.” The Veranda website said, “Even though summer officially ends in late September, Labor Day Weekend signals that evenings grilling alfresco and beach weekends are soon coming to an end for most people in the Northern […]

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced that David A. Brown, a long-standing member of the Hamilton Board of Directors, has been appointed to the role of Chair, effective May 15, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Current Board Chair, Bill Freda, who has served on the Board for nine years, the last six years as Chair, will continue to […]

May 15 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,125.00, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 66 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Closed On May […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] and Pembroke Hamilton Club  [PHC] have both paid tribute to Marco Warren, a talented footballer who died following a hit and run collision. A statement from the Bermuda Football Association said, “It is with great sadness that the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announces the passing of Marco Warren, a local […]

A Tree Assessment Report recommended removing a 176-year-old tree as as any efforts to save the tree “would only serve to prolong its inevitable fate and it would remain a safety issue to the public as well as the surrounding buildings,” the City said. A spokesperson said, “As a result of the incident involving a large […]

Liberty Mutual Bermuda said they were “privileged to have been the presenting sponsor of Relay for Life of Bermuda, the 10th anniversary, this past weekend on May 12 and May 13.” A spokesperson said, “Teams walked around the track at North Field for 24 hours to raise much-needed funds to eliminate cancer. Relay events are […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 15] include acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriages. Assistant Justice Mr. Jeffrey Elkinson Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0436/2023 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 15 May 2023 Government Notice No. _______ Judicial Appointment Judicial […]

Casey Truran and his SCAD Savannah Equestrian teammates competed in the IHSA Nationals. SCAD was named Reserve Champion with a total of 45 points while Skidmore College was named Champion with 46.5 points in the 16-team field. Truran finished 7th in the Individual Open Equitation on the Flat Class. IHSA Nationals Final Standings Champion – […]

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, May 16 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud, cloudier overnight with chance of showers, 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 east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise […]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference this afternoon [May 15] where they identified the victim of the fatal hit and run as Marco Warren, who was one of the island’s most talented footballers. Mr Warren — who recently won the Bermuda Football Association’s MVP award — was found in an unresponsive […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triathlete Tyler Smith claimed a medal at the Central America and Caribbean Championships in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on Saturday [May 13]. Smith finished the sprint-distance race – 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and 5km run – in 50min 08sec. His splits were 8:42, 25:35 and 14:26. “I went all in […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ is Manatees. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hours Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour will feature the screening of two short films followed by a book reading for children ages 5-12 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] On de Bounce have been crowned the Women’s Basketball Bermuda 3 on 3 League champions. The competition, which featured four teams and around 20 players, was held at Warwick Academy on Sundays over the past two months. The Kool Rockets came runners-up. Erica Woods, of On de Bounce, was named the Most […]

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that the upcoming Harbour Nights event is “set to be the largest and most exciting yet, with over 100 vendors applying to participate this year.” A spokesperson said, “This overwhelming response from local businesses and artisans showcases the tremendous enthusiasm and support for this iconic Bermuda tradition. “Harbour Nights, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Middle-distance runner Dage Minors has withdrawn from the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix because of a knee injury. He hopes to recover for the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador, next month; however, he said he was unlikely to be fit for the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby on […]

BELCO recently held the Company’s Occupational Health, Safety and Environment [OHSE] Day. A spokesperson said, “OHSE Day is an annual training day which was held this year on Friday, May 5th with the theme: ‘A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.’ “The day began with a service to remember […]

On Saturday, May 20th, the Women’s Resource Centre will offer a free workshop for expecting and new mothers. A spokesperson said, “The workshop, Mother’s Emerging, will be facilitated by Feven Binega-Northcott, a local Birth & Lactation professional and owner of Harmony Birth Services, with over a decade of experience supporting women in childbirth and the […]

Caitlyn Bobb, Za’kayza Parsons, Keturah Bulford-Trott and their University of Maryland, Baltimore County women’s track and field teammates took part in the ECAC Championships, with Bobb winning the 400m ECAC National Championship title in a winning time of 53.43. Competing in the women’s long jump, Parsons finished 17th with a top leap of 5.41m, and Keturah Bulford-Trott finished […]

Philip Woollins and Estienne Coetzee raced to victory on the Waterfront Wellness 5K run this weekend. Woollins clocked a winning time of 17:04, Khari Sharrieff was second in 17:38, and Neal Towlson was the third male finisher and 4th overall clocking 17:55. Coetzee was the first female and third overall in a time of 17:53, […]

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Thomas Harvey] Why are the PLP MPs silent in the East End? It is with great interest that I have taken in as much information as I can in relation to the Minister of Education’s plans for the future of educating our children in this island. I must admit that […]

Police and other emergency service personnel attended to the scene of an overturned car last night [May 14], with the vehicle’s occupants reported to be trapped inside. A spokesperson said, “Around 10:15pm on Sunday 14th May 2023, police and other emergency service personnel were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision, on Harrington […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian rider Jediah Cumbermack has joined forces with professional American motorcycle racing outfit A.I.R Onze Moto Racing Team. The 17-year-old expects to represent the Texas-based team in several races of the MotoAmerica Junior Cup, the entry-level race class, starting with the third race of the campaign at Barber Motorsports Park in […]

Kaden Hopkins was back in action competing in the 44th edition of the Tour du Loiret-Souvenir Roland Gruber National Elite in France, where he finished 5th overall with a combined time of 9:48:22, after four stages. Stage three was an 11.7 km time trial which saw Hopkins finish 4th clocking a time of 14:15, 23 seconds […]

Bailey’s Bay, Cleveland County, Western Stars, and and Somerset Cricket Club all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier & First Division cricket action. Premier Division Bailey’s Bay Won by 72 Runs: Bailey’s Bay 208 St. David’s Cricket Club 136 At the Sea Breeze Oval, St. David’s Cricket Club won the toss and sent Bailey’s Bay to bat. Bailey’s […]

Carey Olsen welcomed Tim Haynes in their Hong Kong  office. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen is pleased to welcome expert litigator Tim Haynes, who has joined the firm as a partner in the dispute resolution and litigation team in our Hong Kong SAR office. “Tim has over 20 years’ experience representing a wide range of […]

The annual Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society of Arts is now open, featuring work from middle and senior schools. Our students created expressive, captivating, and purposeful works of art to celebrate this year’s 58th Annual Art Exhibition theme, ‘Transformations: A Fresh Perspective,” Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards previously said. Minister of Education Diallo Rabain previously […]

Premier David Burt attended the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] Meeting with elected Leaders of the Overseas Territories last week and a Joint Communique was issued at the conclusion of the meetings. A Government spokesperson said, ” last week, the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, attended the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] Meeting […]

A 32-foot yacht — traveling from Bermuda to the Azores — that became dismasted in a storm had a diesel transfer in order to make it back to Bermuda. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio received a satellite telephone call from the German registered 32 ft sloop MARU which had departed Bermuda […]

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers extends their Happy Mother’s Day message through artistic sandcastles. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below on their social media pages, saying, “Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there. I really don’t know how you do it. Thank you.” Photos courtesy of the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition […]

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell presented the National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Programme Awards [NJASPA] to several deserving young people who have demonstrated sports excellence over the past year. Minister Darrell said, “These young athletes have demonstrated tremendous potential in their chosen sports. With the assistance of the Government, the people of […]