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[Written by Stephen Wright] A six-year-old girl asked her friends to donate to a local charity rather than buy her presents for her recent sixth birthday. Shivya Arun Konaru, from Sandys, raised $350 for WindReach Bermuda, which offers therapeutic and educational experiences at its outdoor centre in Warwick. The money went towards buying groceries for […]

The Department of Child & Family Services’ Solution-Focused Advocacy Training [SFAC] Committee — Dr. Zina Zuill, Dr. Annisha Peets, Terri-Lynn Richardson, Maureen Trew, Simone Romaine, Shaydrina Hassell and Lisa Talbot — won the Public Service Excellence Award for March. A spokesperson said, “Last Friday [April 14], Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. […]

The final matches of the Bermuda Match Play Championships were played today [April 16] at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The Men’s Champion was Jarryd Dillas who managed to defend his title by defeating Damian Palanyandi on the 18th hole. “In the Ladies Championship Division, former Match Play Champion, Ebonie Cox beat her opponent Tracy […]

The Bermuda Rouleurs Cycle Club [BRCC] held the Ronde van Sint George criterium cycling race this morning [April 16]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Rouleurs Cycle Club [BRCC] successfully organized the latest edition of the Ronde van Sint George criterium cycling race this morning, which was sanctioned by the Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA]. Renowned for […]

Monday, April 17 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6:48am and sunset will be at 7:50pm. […]

Another Bermuda Ball Hockey Play-off double-header took place at the PCC Hockey Rink which produced 19 goals. Spine and Sport 5 – Alexandra Mosher 6 Alexander Mosher took a 1 – 0 series lead after they edged Spine and Sport 6-5. JM Tremblay scored a hat-trick to lead Alexander Mosher to victory, Shane Matchett added […]

Conor White began competing in the Red Land Classic Cycle race in California. After 4 Stages, White is in 33rd place overall with a time of 7:43:50, he is 4:20 behind the overall leader Tyler Stites. During Stage 1 – the City of Highland Circuit Race was a 58.1 miles road race, White clocked a […]

Registration is ongoing for the ‘Move More Bermuda Senior Games’, which will be held on Saturday, May 20. The Bermuda Government tweeted the graphic below, saying, “There is still time to register for the ‘Move More Bermuda Seniors Games. Sign-up online at http://trackiereg.com/20230520 or collect and complete the entry form at the Ministry of Health, […]

Concacaf, the Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football, officially launched Concacaf’s Bigger Game, a social impact strategy. A spokesperson said, “Today, ahead of the 2023 Gold Cup Draw, Concacaf, the Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football, officially launched Concacaf’s Bigger Game, a social impact strategy. Bigger Game’s mission is […]

DARAG Group, a leading legacy acquirer, announced the conclusion of an agreement between an undisclosed Cayman-based captive company and its Bermudian insurance carrier, DARAG Bermuda Ltd [DBL]. A spokesperson said, “The transaction structure is a renewal of a previous novation agreement, with DBL assuming additional policy years. This agreement allows the counterparty to release capital […]

After a successful event in January, Chiko&T’s Texas De Brazil will return on April 29. A spokesperson said, “For $140, diners can enjoy an all you can eat event which also features a cash bar, a selection of salad and side bars, and different choices of meats [nine different proteins: fish, chicken, and beef] rotating […]

The quarter final matches of the Bermuda Match Play Championships were played today at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The current standings may be viewed by clicking here or via the Golf Genius App [GGID: BMPC2023] “In the Men’s Championship Division, the defending champion, Jarryd Dillas defeated Harry Thompson and will now meet […]

Daniel Phillips concluded competing in the J200 Woodbridge 2023 Tennis Tournament in Canada. Phillips would take to the court for the doubles final playing with Santiago Cote from Mexico where the pair matched up against American Cooper Woestendick, and Canadian Duncan Chan. The match needed a third set tie-breaker, with Phillips and Cote falling 6-4, […]

Sunday, April 16 is expected to see bright start, cloud cover increasing during the day, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°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 6.49am […]

Elijah Daley competed in the 2023 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials, setting two personal bests during the meet. Daley finished sixth while competing in the 100m breaststroke, touching the wall in a personal best time of 1:07:56. He then finished 46th during the 100m butterfly preliminaries, clocking 57.91, before closing out with a personal best time […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack will compete in the final leg of the seven-race Chuckwalla Motorcycle Racing Association [CMVA] series in Desert Centre, California, this weekend [April 15 and 16]. It will be the Bermudian’s second international meet of the year, having made his debut in the fifth round of the series in February, […]

Kahzi Sealey returned from his two silver medal Carifta Games performances to represent Christ School in the RGNS Home Track Meet in the U.S. Sealey finished 4th competing in the men’s 800m clocking a time of 2:07.85 and he also ran the third leg for the Christ School men’s varsity 4×800 relay team which finished second […]

The Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying tournament got underway in Nicaragua, and Bermuda played their opening Group E match, falling to Honduras 6 – 1. Susan Henriquez led the way with a pair of goals in the 8th and 34th minutes, and  Honduras held a 2 – 0 lead at the break. A look at the […]

[Written by Anya Thompson] Mr. Richard Lindsay is dedicated to teaching and mentoring young people who want to be automotive trailblazers. In January 2020, Mr. Lindsay, a beloved employee of CedarBridge Academy, joined the teaching faculty. Richard fondly recalled how, at the age of seven, his interest in the mechanical world first began to take […]

The Bermuda Amateur Match Play Championships got underway at Port Royal Golf Course with the Stroke Play Qualifier used to seed the players. The reigning men’s champion, Jarryd Dillas opted to take the 1st seed without competing in the Stroke Play Qualifier, as did the reigning Ladies Champion, Kim Botelho. The senior men’s champion, Calvin […]

In March, Somersfield Academy community banded together to raise over $30,000 for various charities through participating in community and student-led fundraisers. A spokesperson said, “The St. Baldrick’s Foundation Annual Event held on Friday, March 17 saw six Somersfield students, joined by the new head of school, Riki Teteina, shave their heads at Docksiders Pub on […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 15th. On Saturday the Norwegian Sun cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive. On […]

The Bermuda Pacers Track Club will be hosting the first Clevonte Lodge Bean Sprint Challenge. The Challenge will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center. The event is to honor the achievements of Lodge Bean in his short track and field life. This […]

April 14 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,066.50, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 66 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And […]

Saturday, April 15 is expected to be generally sunny, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 6.50am and sunset will be at 7.48pm. […]

An online petition has been launched citing concern about “the proposed new Special Development Order [SDO] for the Fairmont Southampton hotel that would allow for more and taller buildings,” with over 1,000 people signing it as of this time. The submission summary states, “Proposed Maximum 261 Unit Tourism/Residential Development Comprising up to 114 Tourism and […]

Athene Life Re Ltd [ALRe] the reinsurance subsidiary of Athene Holding Ltd., today announced the appointment of Natasha Scotland Courcy to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “She will continue to oversee the Bermuda office and drive the design and implementation of business operations and policies that promote the company’s culture. “Scotland Courcy […]

The police are advising the public to “exercise caution when considering purchasing brand name electronics advertised locally, at prices below their true value, as you may be purchasing an item linked to these breaks-ins or thefts.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service Crime Unit is conducting investigations into a number of recent burglaries […]

The Office of the Ombudsman for Bermuda launched its strategic plan for 2023 – 2026 on 1st April to coincide with the start of the new financial year. A spokesperson said, “The plan has four main objectives: enhance the impact of the Office; extend its accessibility to the public; expand its community outreach; and modernise […]

Bermudian poet J. Bron Tadom has released two poetry books, titled Cultural Vybz and Words in Poetry. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian poet J. Bron Tadom has written a pair of poetry books published by local company World Word Publishing. The first book, Cultural Vybz, is described as an “ode to growing up in Bermuda in the […]

The Caledonian Society of Bermuda  announced the resumption of their Annual Quiz Night. A spokesperson said, “The event, hosted by Quiz Supremo Mike Bishop, will be held on Saturday, 22nd April at the Mariner’s Club, Richmond Road, Pembroke, from 6pm – 9pm. “This fun quiz will see teams, consisting of a maximum of 6 persons, […]

SiriusPoint Ltd. has acknowledged an indication of interest from Third Point LLC to “explore a potential acquisition of all, or substantially all, of the outstanding Common Shares of the Company.” A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint Ltd. has acknowledged an indication of interest from Third Point LLC and certain of its affiliates, disclosed in a Schedule 13D/A […]

Daniel Phillips continued competing in the J200 Woodbridge 2023 Tennis Tournament in Canada. Phillips advanced to the doubles final playing with Santiago Cote from Mexico. The pair defeated American pair Nikita Filin and Adhithya Ganesan in straight sets, winning both by a score of 7-5. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open […]

Brijette Basden and her Shaw University women’s track & field team took part in the 2023 Braves Classic at UNC Pembroke’s Dick & Lenore Taylor Track, winning two events and finishing fourth out of 10 teams. The team of Anijah Triggs, Symone Wright, Micah Wright, and Basden ran a winning time of 49.66 in the […]

Capri Holdings Limited announced that Mahesh Madhavan — the Chief Executive Officer of Bacardi Limited — has joined their Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Madhavan will join the company’s Compensation and Talent Committee as well as the Governance, Nominating and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. As of the date of Mr. Madhavan’s appointment, the […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of March 2023 the company has purchased the following shares: T/D S/D Price “Buyer” # of shares purchased Status 14-Mar-23 16-Mar-23 $18 BF&M LTD 2,142 Reserved for issuance 22-Mar-23 24-Mar-23 $18 BF&M LTD 5,000 […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of March 2023, repurchased for cancellation 99,929 Common Shares at an average price of $31.05 per share. Related Stories Butterfield To Upgrade Systems Over Holiday Butterfield Holds Rates After Fed Increase Butterfield Reid St […]

The 223.9-foot long superyacht Wayfinder recently paid a visit to Bermuda. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The 68.2m/223’9″ motor yacht ‘Wayfinder’ was built by Astilleros Armon in Spain at their Burela shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Oliver Design and she was delivered to her owner in March 2021. This luxury vessel’s […]

Members of Harbour Swim Club’s Gold Squad recently delivered exceptional performances in international competitions. Coach Shona Palmer reflected on the performance of the swimmers in this programme, several of whom have achieved record-breaking and National Festival meet qualifying standards. Coach Palmer said, “We celebrate the achievements of our swimmers who have delivered outstanding performances both […]

Friday, April 14 is expected to be bright and sunny, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.51am and sunset will be at […]

The Corporation of St. George’s Town Plan Steering Committee invites town residents and businesses to a special Town Hall to discuss plans to introduce new projects and programs on Thursday, April 20th saying the “Mayor and Executive will be present to discuss proposals and solicit feedback.” Mayor George Dowling III stated, “I thank the Council, […]

The Government has issued a Request for Quotations [RFQ] for supply, store and delivery of 150,000 LED bulbs. The Government website said, “This Request for Quotations [RFQ] is an invitation by the Government of Bermuda to prospective respondents to submit non-binding quotations for Supply, Store and Delivery of 150,000 LED bulbs, as further described in […]

BF&M Limited has committed to a three year sponsorship of HOME, supporting the charity’s mission to end homelessness in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Established in 2021, HOME is a non-profit organisation that provides a range of services and programmes to support individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Its goal is to provide shelter and support services, […]

Walkers and The TLC Group are getting set to hold a free webinar for businesses on April 20 “on the latest updates to the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 [PIPA].” A spokesperson said, “Walkers and The TLC Group are holding a free webinar for businesses on Thursday, April 20 on the latest updates to the […]

Bermuda’s Carifta track team arrived at the LF Wade International Airport after competing at the Carifta Games. The Government posted the photos below online, saying, “Guess who arrived back home last night…Bermuda’s Carifta track team. Welcome home team! Can’t wait to hear about your Carifta experiences in the days to come. Well done to you […]

The Bermuda Match Play Championships will be played at Port Royal Golf Course this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Stroke Play Qualifier to determine seeding for the event will take place on Friday morning and the 1st Round of the Match Play will commence on Saturday morning followed by the quarter finals in the afternoon. […]

Daniel Phillips continued competing in the J200 Woodbridge 2023 Tennis Tournament in Canada. In his first round singles match, Phillips took on American Nikita Fillin, who is ranked eighth in the tournament, losing in straight sets 6-1, 6-2. Phillips once again advanced in the doubles, playing with Santiago Cote from Mexico. The pair defeated American […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the final team selected to represent Bermuda at the 2023 Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Qualifiers. A spokesperson said, “The tournament will serve to qualify six teams for the Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship. “The Bermuda team is comprised of talented players from across the island. This includes two goalkeepers: Taya Rodrigues […]

The last two Bermuda Netball Association’s Under 17 League make-up matches were played. Storm dominated play from start to finish in maintaining their undefeated record defeating the North Village Lady Rams White 55 – 13. The Storm were led to victory by Rihanna Reddicks with 17 goals, Best Attacker Jamir Hatherly added 16 goals, Jaelyn […]

Bermudian author Clara Fay’s new book Mark of a Crescent Moon is currently available in Bermuda and will be released on Amazon on April 21, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Wild Geese Bookworks is proud to offer the debut work from Clara Fay, Mark of a Crescent Moon, currently available in Bermuda at the Bermuda Bookstore […]