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The Adapted P.E. Invitational Track & Field event took place at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center. Amir Yazoglu won the tennis ball throw for the primary school, while Rajon Burke won the tennis ball throw for the middle school. Te’rjaylen Grant won the male high school shot put, while the […]

Daniel Phillips was back in action competing in the PTT $25K Boca Raton Men’s International Tennis Tournament. Playing in a senior men’s tournament with highly ranked ATP players, Phillips took to the court to face American Joao Ceolin where he lost in straight sets 6-4, 6-2. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus […]

The Association for Corporate Racial Equity [ACRE] and WTW Bermuda hosted an event to “welcome interested individuals seeking career opportunities in Bermuda’s re/insurance sector.” A spokesperson said, “The Association for Corporate Racial Equity [ACRE] was formed in 2022, in response to the historic and present underrepresentation of Black individuals in international business throughout Bermuda. In […]

Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards and Acting Education Minister Walter Roban “expressed disgust at acts of vandalism at the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy – Bermuda’s school for special needs students.” A spokesperson said, “The school was vandalised last week, causing extensive damage to the glass doors, windows, and other areas. The vandals also damaged a […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the kickoff date for the Premier Women’s Division this summer A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is thrilled to announce the kickoff date for the highly anticipated Premier Women’s Division this summer! “We invite you to join us and show your support for Bermuda’s talented female football […]

On the occasion of International Nurses Day, the PLP said they “acknowledge the invaluable contributions of nurses, noting that nurses form the backbone of our healthcare systems.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] joins both the local and global community in celebrating International Nurses Day. Embracing this year’s theme: “Our Nurses; Our Future”, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Chocolate Tree frogs – complete with a box that chirps like the real iconic amphibians – have proved a big hit since being launched by the Bermuda Fudge Company in February. Sarah Burrows, the company founder, admits that had business not halted in the wake of Covid-19 in 2020, she may never […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Karl Schmitz hopes to make the roster at Canadian Football League team Winnipeg Blue Bombers, having resurrected his dream of turning professional. Schmitz, who had try-outs with NFL teams Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers in 2015, is striving to impress Winnipeg’s coaches at their rookie camp. The 36-year-old […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of April 2023 the company has purchased the following shares: Related Stories Seven Join MarketPlace Pathways To Leadership Essent Reports Results & Declares Dividend MarketPlace Hours On Coronation Holiday LOM: No Share Repurchases For […]

[Updated] The Corporation of Hamilton and St George’s municipal election took place today [May 11]. A spokesperson said, “The municipal election for the Corporation of Hamilton took place today. Five nominees put their names forward for four Common Councillor seats on the City Board, representing the Hamilton residential community. “Retaining their seats were current Common […]

One of the biggest superstars in the world has embarked on a world tour, and is being styled by one of Bermuda’s own, with Shiona Turini serving as a stylist for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour. It is impossible to overstate what a major accomplishment it is to work as a stylist for Beyonce’s world tour, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kyle Lightbourne said he was proud of his achievements as Bermuda coach and would have stayed on had he been offered a new contract. The Bermuda Football Association opted to part ways with Lightbourne and his assistant Ray Jones after the Concacaf Nations League, where the team finishing third in Group […]

Premier David Burt met with His Excellency Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, the State of Qatar’s Ambassador to the UK. The Premier tweeted the photo below saying, “Yesterday, I met with His Excellency Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, the State of Qatar’s Ambassador to the UK. “As Bermuda seeks to expand its reach beyond North America and […]

Actor Tyler Lepley and his girlfriend, actress and model Miracle Watts, recently visited Bermuda on vacation, with the couple sharing various images of them on the island to their more than three million combined Instagram followers, with the images receiving hundreds of thousands of likes. An Essence story said, “Actor Tyler Lepley and his girlfriend, […]

Age Concern announced that Mercedes Pringle-DeSilva is their new Executive Director and Dr. Edonna Bean will be their Operations Manager of Programs. A spokesperson said, “Age Concern announces the promotion of their Executive Director and hiring of their Operations Manager of Programs. “On behalf of the Board of Directors of Age Concern we are delighted to finally […]

Deputy Premier Walter Roban will kick off the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with KBRA on June 26. A spokesperson said, “The Deputy Premier will discuss Bermuda’s key attributes as the world’s climate risk finance capital in a keynote seaside chat with Mark Baker, President […]

The Bermuda Sloop Foundation is welcoming Shawnette Somner to its team on a temporary basis as Interim Education Manager. The Bermuda Sloop Foundation posted the graphic online below, saying, “We are pleased to welcome Shawnette Somner to the team on a temporary basis as Interim Education Manager. As a veteran educator of 39 years, and […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Reality television star Constance Nunes will attend the annual Scooter Mart Bermuda Charge event in July as a special guest judge. Ms Nunes, who appears in Car Masters: Rust to Riches – an American reality television series on Netflix – will join a panel of local judges appraising Bermuda’s most desirable cars […]

Friday, May 12 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, slight chance of a shower later on, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. […]

Daniel Phillips began competing in the PTT $25K Boca Raton Men’s International Tennis Tournament. In his opening round match, Phillips took on Nicolas Acevedo from Chile. Phillips lost in the first set 6-0, but was able to fight back and win the second set 6-4. Acevedo then needed to retire the match, allowing Phillips to […]

Minister of Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert and Foster Care Coordinator Selena Simons held a press conference this morning [May 11] to discuss the “Foster Bermuda’s Future” awareness campaign. Minister Furbert said, “During May we celebrate Foster Care Month, and today the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors and the Department of Child and Family […]

Centenarians will be celebrated at the Strength for the Journey Mothers’ Day Celebration event. The event will honour three women – Dr. Dorothy Mathews Paynter, Emily Eva Outerbridge, and Myrtle Burrows – all of whom are more than 100 years old. A spokesperson said, “We are excited and look forward to celebrating mothers who have […]

Over 180 Bermuda students took part in an immersive learning experience — the “The Climate Classroom” — at BIOS. A spokesperson said, “A new collaboration between BIOS and the Overview Collective provided an exciting educational opportunity for Bermudian students called The Climate Classroom. With support from lead sponsor HSBC, over 180 students participated in this gamified […]

Stefan Jentzsch’s Botin Black Pearl has pulled ahead in the Antigua Bermuda Race as of Thursday morning [May 11]. A spokesperson said, “After trailing the Tod Slyngstad’s HH 66 catamaran Nemo by approximately 50 miles on Wednesday, Stefan Jentzsch’s Botin 56 Black Pearl has pulled ahead by 3 miles as of 0600 Thursday morning. Both […]

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] will be holding a free virtual lecture series on Bermuda’s seahorses on Wednesday, May 17th. Presenters include Kate Cooper & Jessica Kehrli, BAMZ Aquarists, and Jessica Young, Edward Dawson and Deanna Friesen from Warwick Academy. The lecture will “provide update on Bermuda’s seahorse population from The Warwick Academy Seahorse Project.[The […]

Fortitude Re marked the official opening of their expanded and newly renovated office space with a cocktail reception attended by the Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward and Senator Arianna Hodgson, Junior Minister for Labour, Finance and Health. A spokesperson said, “Fortitude Re, first licensed in 2017, now employs 38 people in Bermuda, with […]

The Minister of Health, Kim Wilson attended the official opening of the Hilton Hill Diabetes Centre on Princess Street in Hamilton. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday, the Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP, attended the official opening of the Hilton Hill Diabetes Centre, 22 Princess Street, Hamilton. “Expanding the premises has allowed the Bermuda […]

James Patterson’s novel Murder in Bermuda – a crime thriller set on the island – is now available on Audible. The Audible website said, “Brilliant, silver-tongued Beth Heller [Mary-Louise Parker] is a lawyer with one client: her family’s criminal empire. “When Beth moves to the beautiful island of Bermuda to set up a tax haven […]

CariGenetics is inviting members of the community to a public lecture on Saturday, May 20 at the Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics is inviting members of the community to a public lecture with a twist! On Saturday, 20 May 2023, we will be hosting our first relay public lecture, where each set of presenters […]

Somersfield Academy won the double at the BSSF/BHF Middle School Hockey Tournament by winning the girls and boys tournament. The day started with a skills and drills session led by the Bermuda Hockey Federation volunteers followed by a round robin tournament. Somersfield won the boys division after finishing with three wins and a draw. They […]

A new airline called Bermudair aims to launch operations from Bermuda with permission from the United States Department of Transportation. A story on the website One Mile At A Time said, “A company named Bermudair has filed with the United States Department of Transportation, requesting a foreign air carrier permit. The airline startup wants to […]

Bermuda’s Kenny Leseur took medalist honors at the IU-Kokomo Spring Invitational. The 36-hole tournament was shortened to 18 holes due to weather conditions. Leseur was one of four Butler University players who played as individuals at the event. Leseur carded an even-par 72 in cold, blustery conditions at Wildcat Creek Golf Course. That gave him […]

The BFA confirmed that they “decided not to renew the contracts of the senior men’s national team coaching staff” and said they “express our utmost thanks and appreciation to Kyle Lightbourne and his staff.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is committed to achieving its strategic goals by continuously improving the structure and […]

A trip in March 2023 by Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert to Florida for the SeaTrade Cruise Global Conference cost $4,164.00, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from March 26, 2023 – March 30, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Wayne L […]

Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced today that “the latest tourism figures indicate continued recovery in the industry.” A spokesperson said, “Leisure air arrivals up 88.1% compared to 2022. Canada’s year-over-year visitation saw an increase of 296%. With the removal of their COVID-19 entry protocols, ease of travel allowed the BTA to reengage this market through […]

The Ministry of Public Works has issued a road traffic advisory related to Bermuda Day events which will be held on Friday, May 26th. The notice said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the Bermuda Day road race and Parade will take place on Friday, May 26th, 2023 between the hours […]

“We have received initial feedback from stakeholders, and now we look forward to getting broader input on the proposed recommendations,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch, as the Ministry launches the second phase of consultation over the regulatory structure governing water and wastewater. A Government spokesperson said, “With the assistance of water regulatory […]

Mirrors’ seventh annual Student Art & Digital Competition is now accepting submissions until Friday, June 23rd. “This year we are asking young artists to submit artwork in response to the theme, ‘My Happy Place,’” said Ms. Jeanene Todd, Programme Manager for The Mirrors Programme. The competition is open to Primary, Middle, and Senior School students. Entries should […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] and Bermuda Blood Donor Centre expressed their gratitude to the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club for generously donating two prizes to acknowledge Bermuda’s blood and apheresis donors. A spokesperson said, “The prizes, which consist of a stay at the hotel and a champagne brunch, will be awarded to winners selected from […]

Films at BUEI continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of ‘Sharper’ on Saturday [May 13] at 7.00pm and ‘The Lost King’ on Saturday, May 27 at 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of ‘Sharper’ on Saturday May 13th […]

Christian Ebbin and his St. George’s School Sailing teammates finished 3rd competing in the NESSA Team Racing Championship [Presidents Trophy]. On the waters of Boston, St. George’s and The Hotchkiss School both finished the regatta with records of 13&7, with Hotchkiss ruled in second behind the winners Brunswick School. Related Stories Bermuda Sailors Continue In […]

A trip in April 2023 by Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell to Bahamas for the Carifta Games 2023 cost $2,424.71, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from April 8, 2023 – April 11, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Minister […]

Elijah Daley continued competing in the MAC Spring Long Course Invitational 2023 in Canada, earning a silver medal and registering a second personal best. Daley clocked a time of 28.07 in the 50m backstroke preliminaries to advance to the final as the second seed. In the final, he clocked a personal best time of 28.02 […]

The Corporation of St. George’s announced that the St. George’s Foundation, Friends of St. Peter’s Church, the Salvation Army, and the St. George’s Crown were awarded grants totaling $100,000. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s is pleased to announce its strong commitment to supporting the town’s efforts and recognizing the contributions of community […]

The Ministry of Public Works released road traffic notices for temporary road and lane closure on Marsh Folly Road from Sunday [May 14] to Friday, June 2, and BBA Team Trial Race on Sunday, May 21. For more information on temporary road and lane closure on Marsh Folly Road, click here. For more information on […]

Nurses took to the roundabout yesterday morning, waving to cars and holding signs that encouraged drivers to “thank a nurse” as they made their morning commute. The event was held as the Bermuda Nurses Association is marking Nurses Month. Related Stories Video: Integrated Breast Cancer Care Pathway Video: Minister On Vaccination Week Events Video: Minister & […]

Finn Moseley had an impressive performance at the 2023 John Traube Memorial Swim Meet, notching both a first and second place finish. Moseley won the boy’s 13 & over 50 meter freestyle by touching the wall in a time of 24:59. He went on to finish with a silver medal in the boy’s 13 & […]

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is currently accepting applications for the high-performance Sponsorship programme. A Government spokesperson said, “Applications for the High-Performance Sponsorship programme will be open until June 30th, 2023, for those who meet the criteria. To apply, persons can visit: www.youthandsport.bm. “The aim of the sponsorship is as follows: 1. To […]

Three boats looking to beat a 40-year old crossing time between Bermuda and Lorient in the fourth edition of the Pure Ocean Challenge have set off from St George’s Island. A spokesperson said, “The long standing crossing time of 12 days 23 hours et 16 minutes was set in 1983 by Eugène Riguidel and Jean-François […]

Bermuda’s Rachael Betschart finished runner-up at the Waszp Grand Final of the SailGP Inspire Championship of Champions on San Francisco Bay last weekend. Betschart reached the showpiece final after becoming the first female winner of the Inspire Racing Series at the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix in May last year. The Championship of Champions, which ran […]