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The 2023 KPMG Round the Grounds Race took place at the Botanical Gardens this afternoon [March 12]. A spokesperson previously said, “This year, the organisers are challenging the 13 to 16-year-old racers to beat the previous record and win a $100 cash prize. The current record for female is 6:04:52 and for male is 4:58:99, […]

Adriana Argent, Elanna Fulton, Bella Howes, Marleigh Howes, Imojen Judd, Myeisha Sharrieff, Brandon Adkins, Thomas Cechini and Connor Hupman will be representing Bermuda at the 2023 Carifta Swimming Championships in Curaçao next month. A spokesperson said, “The XXXVI Carifta  2023 Swimming Championships will take place this April 6th to 9th in Curaçao. Bermuda Swimming is excited to announce […]

Monday, March 13 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7:32am and sunset will be at 7:25pm. High […]

Bermuda’s reigning national mountain bike champion, Robin Horsfield, will return to the island to compete in the 2023 National Championships on March 26th. Horsfield has expressed excitement about the race. This year’s championship will be held at Southlands. Horsfield was one of the original architects of trail additions at Southlands as a young teen resident […]

Sancho Smith warmed up for the upcoming Carifta Games representing Clayton State at the Clark Atlanta Panther Invitational in Atlanta. Smith won the men’s 800m, clocking a winning time of 1:55.88. The Bermudian athlete also led off the Clayton State men’s 4x400m relay team that finished 7th stopping the clock in 3:30.11.

[Column written by Kjeld Mizpah [KJ] Conyers-Steede] The Colonial place is my reality. I was watching the TV show The Good Place, which explores an interesting idea of what heaven and purgatory might be like in a modern context, and the idea of the show helped me realize that our current governance structures are prime […]

Playing at a rather windy National Sports Center, the Big Apple Hockey Club defeated the Bermuda Onions Federation Team by a score of 4 – 0. The Big Apple team got on the board in the 5th minute when Olivia Fraticelli scored a field goal, Fraticeli doubled the score in the 19th minute after a […]

The 27th Bodhidharma Zenji-Ryu Shiai will be held on March 26th at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for an unforgettable event that not only celebrates the pinnacle of Karate excellence in Bermuda but also supports the growth and development of our youth! The Shotocup is proud to present the 27th Bodhidharma Zenji-Ryu Shiai, […]

Bermuda’s three-member team concluded competing in the World Junior Tennis Pre-Qualifying Tournament for the Caribbean and North/Central American region. On day six, Bermuda defeated Panama 2 – 0, and with the win, Bermuda finished in 9th place in the 16-country tournament. Tristan Pettit gave Bermuda the lead in the number two singles spot defeating Samuel […]

Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with the Hamilton Parish, PHC Zebras, Young Men Social Club, and St. David’s all earning wins. Premier Division Hamilton Parish 2 – Robin Hood 0 At the Wellington Oval, Hamilton Parish defeated Robin Hood 2 – 0. After a scoreless first […]

We have had four road fatalities this year and and we are losing 13, 14 people every single year to road traffic fatalities, MP Wayne Caines said, adding that ”there has to be a community conversation about road safety” and it “must be a collective effort as a country.” Speaking during the Motion to Adjourn on […]

News that Patrina O’Connor-Paynter won the Woman of the Year award, AFP’s Bermuda chapter announced that the Chamberlain Scholarship Award winner is Truell Landy, Cody Rego won the ASPCA Maclay class at Florida’s Winter Equestrian Festival, and Rhode Island FC appointed Khano Smith as their head coach and General Manager were all some of the positive […]

The Governor and her ADC attended a ceremony in London while the Acting Governor and former ADCs laid wreaths at St. Peter’s Church graveyard in Bermuda to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Governor Lt/Col Sir Richard Sharples and his ADC Captain Hugh Sayers. A spokesperson said “Yesterday [Friday 10 March 2023] marked […]

Noting he has “been lectured, criticized, and condemned” for “ordering the demolishing of a slave master’s house,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said that of all the entities that said it should be saved, “not one of them offer up 2 cents to restore the building.” Speaking during the Motion to Adjourn last […]

Sunday, March 12 is expected to see sunny spells after showers ease and cloud breaks up, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at […]

Bermuda’s three-member team continued competing in the World Junior Tennis Pre-Qualifying Tournament for the Caribbean and North/Central American region. On day five, Bermuda defeated Suriname 2 – 1 to secure a top-ten finish in the tournament. Tristan Pettit gave Bermuda the lead in the number two singles spot defeating Rahil Chablani in straight sets 6-2, […]

The Bermuda Petrel welcomed his latest chick to the world, with the event seen live on a stream from Nonsuch Island. A spokesperson said, “In the early hours of March 10th 2023, in the midst of a cold snap with sporadic hail throughout the night, the male Bermuda Petrel in Burrow #832, in Translocation Colony […]

Three people — a male motorcyclist and two females on a motorcycle — were transported to hospital for treatment for injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle traffic collision which happened on Friday evening in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Three people were transported to hospital for treatment for injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle serious road traffic […]

The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning valid for tonight [March 11] through Sunday afternoon and the Government is reminding everyone to “take extra caution when navigating the roads.” A spokesperson said, “Minister of National Security Michael Weeks advises residents to prepare for gale-force winds tonight into Sunday. In addition to rain […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation will be hosting the Annual School Track and Field Championships starting this Monday, March 13th at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. The jam-packed schedule gets underway on Monday with the first of two days of Primary School Qualifying. The 24 public and private schools will be […]

Meals on Wheels will be closes for two weeks in April as they will be replacing the flooring in the kitchen. A spokesperson said, “In order to stay ahead of Bermuda Health Department regulations and to continue to maintain the high standards of cleanliness and sanitation for which Meals on Wheels has been known for […]

Daniel Phillips was back in action competing in the J60 Las Vegas International Tennis Tournament. Phillips ranked number two, took to the court for his semi-final match-up against American Sanjeev Chundu, with the Bermudian tennis player being defeated in straight sets 6-4, 6-2.

Micah and Eilidh Franklin won the Gnosis Bermuda National Squash Championship. Micah Franklin defeated Noah Browne in the men’s open final 11-7, 11-9, 14-12, while Eilidh Franklin defeated Izzy White in the female open final 11-7, 11-4, 11-4. GNOSIS Bermuda National Squash Championships 2023 Mens Open Final 11 11 14 Micah Franklin defeated 07 09 […]

ER Fisheries & Foods will host Lobster Fest from March 13-18 at their store location in St. David’s celebrating the end of the lobster season. A spokesperson said, “Since its opening in 2019, ER Fisheries & Foods has had events and specials leading up to the end of the lobster season in Bermuda and are […]

The World Triathlon organisation announced the Technical Officials that will officiate at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, which includes Bermuda’s Patricia Petty. Ms Petty — who received the Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honor award for her services to the sport of triathlon back in 2019 – has been selected as one of […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting March 11th. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Walther Herwig III fishery patrol vessel are expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship and the Mykonos Dawn bulk carrier will […]

A trip in May 2022 by Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward to New York for the Bermuda Business Development Agency Executive Forum cost $1,364.38, and a trip in April to USA for RIMMS 2022 Conference cost $3,783.31, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. Bermuda Business Development Agency – Executive Forum: […]

Sompo International has named Nicolas Burnet as new Chief Financial Officer [CFO] and member of the executive team, effective March 7. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International, a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty [re]insurance, has named Nicolas Burnet as new Chief Financial Officer [CFO] and member of the executive team, effective […]

Relm Insurance announced a partnership with NetDiligence to “deliver a suite of cyber risk monitoring solutions to policyholders via automated enrollment through NetDiligence’s eRiskHub.” A spokesperson said, “Relm Insurance Ltd. [Relm], a specialty insurance carrier serving innovative industries, announced a partnership with NetDiligence, a leading provider of cyber risk readiness and response services, to deliver […]

March 10 saw 14,887 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $85,600.25 BD. 14,887 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $5.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,428.06, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 66 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]

[Updated] The House of Assembly is currently in session this evening [March 10], with MPs speaking on the Motion to Adjourn, which is held after the Orders of the Day have been dealt with, and allows any MP to speak on a topic[s] of their choosing for up to twenty minutes. The MTA started at […]

“There has also been much work underway in the background to mobilise resources and ensure the conditions are in place to maximise success in the next phase of Education Reform,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [March 10]: The Minister said, “Whilst you have heard much about the transformative […]

The Caribbean Cricket Podcast interviewed Bermuda’s Kamau Leverock after his outstanding showing at the at the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which saw Bermuda win all four matches and advance to the next round. Leverock played four innings at the qualifying tournament, scoring 202 runs, including 103 against Panama, averaging […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Mar 10] include an acting appointment. Head Of Public Service Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0244/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 10 March 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Head Of The Public Service The Cabinet Office Mrs. Cherie Whitter, […]

Saturday, March 11 is expected to be cloudy, rain/showers turn heavy at times, chance of thunder, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at […]

The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning valid for Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. In an online post, the BWS said, “Enjoy the brief lull tonight between winter lows. Occasional wet gales will be generated this weekend as the next in a series of winter lows deepens rapidly on our doorstep. Seas […]

Two motorcycle riders were injured in a collision in Flatts this morning [March 10]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 8:10 a.m. on Friday, March 10th, 2023, police attended a three vehicle road traffic collision involving an unmarked police vehicle and two motorcycles, near the junction of North Shore Road and Middle Road, Flatts. “The […]

Over the 2023/24 fiscal year “barring any unforeseen circumstances,” through the Bermuda Housing Corporation [BHC], the Government will see the refurbishment of 48 affordable rental units and 42 new units added to the BHC rental stock, Minister of Public Works David Burch said. “Over the next twelve months it is projected there will be nine new families […]

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda is highlighting PIPA’s ability to help combat “revenge porn,” calling it “an important step to give individuals a greater ability to control their digital lives – and, if needed, to hold their abusers accountable.” The Office of the Privacy Commissioner said, “In the past decade, non-consensual sharing […]

Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert provided an overview on her attendance at the  United Nations Sixty-Seventh Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 10] the Minister said, “It is a privilege to stand before this Honourable House as Minister of Social Development and […]

The police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating 80-year-old George Zuill. A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Zuill a Bermudian national, is approximately 5’ 9” in height, black complexioned, slim built, and weighing an estimated 160lbs. “He was last seen at the Port Royal Bus Stop 10:55 p.m. on Thursday March 9th, and […]

[Opinion column written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge] The past few years have been an especially trying time for marginalized groups everywhere. We have seen the rights of women being attacked, the rights of LGBTQ+ people being recalled, and the rights of immigrants being restricted amongst many others. The re-emergence of radical social conservatism and fascism in […]

Governor Rena Lalgie will host a reception celebrating the King’s 75th birthday at Government House on June, and if you would like to attend you can apply online. A Government House spokesperson said, “On Thursday 22 June 2023 Her Excellency the Governor will host a reception celebrating His Majesty the King’s 75th Birthday at Government […]

Sincere Hall and his Hull City Under-21 teammates exited the East Riding Senior Cup at the semi-final stage, with Hall scoring one of the goals for his team. The club’s match report said, “Hull City Under-21s exited the East Riding Senior Cup at the semi-final stage after suffering defeat via a penalty shootout. After drawing 2-2 […]

Rosewood Bermuda has appointed Andrew Archibald as its new Managing Director. A spokesperson said, “Rosewood Bermuda, the premier 200-acre, seaside resort in Tucker’s Point, has appointed Andrew Archibald as its new Managing Director. In his new role, Andrew will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the resort, including the luxurious 88-room hotel, Tucker’s Point […]

The North Village Rams advanced to the FA Challenge Cup Final following their 6 – 2 win over the Paget Lions at the PHC Stadium. In the 11th minute, the North Village Rams took the lead when Justin Bell found the back of the net, however the Paget Lions would find themselves level at 1 […]

Bermuda’s three-member team continued competing in the World Junior Tennis Pre-Qualifying Tournament for the Caribbean and North/Central American region. On day four, Bermuda defeated the Bahamas 2 – 1. Tristan Pettit would give Bermuda the lead in the number two singles spot defeating Ethan Newbold in straight sets 6-0, 6-1 in 49 minutes. Tobiah Goodchild […]

Daniel Phillips was back in action competing in the J60 Las Vegas International Tennis Tournament. Phillips ranked number two, took to the court for his quarter-final match-up against American Matel Gavrea where he advanced to the semi-final following a straight sets victory 6-1, 6-4.

Warwick Workmen’s Club Two defeated Spanish Point Boat Club Two 4 – 1 to win the Keen Cup at the Sandys Boat Club. Scott Barnes opened the scoring for Warwick when he defeated Spanish Point Captain, John Orr, 44-30 in the 1st game. It was 2 – 0 for Warwick when Captain Steven Bremar narrowly […]

It was semi-finals night at the Bermuda Squash Club as the GNOSIS Bermuda National Squash Championships 2023 continued. The much anticipated men’s open final is on tap as both Noah Browne and Micah Franklin won their matches, while Eilidh Franklin and Izzy White will meet in the ladies final. Four matches needed five sets to […]