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The Association of Fundraising Professionals [AFP] Bermuda Chapter announced that the Chamberlain Scholarship Award winner is Truell Landy, Executive Director of Shift Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “This scholarship provides funding for Ms. Landy to attend the International Conference of the Association of Fundraising Professionals which is set to be held in New Orleans, LA from […]

Conor White made a guest appearance in the Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike’s sixth race day of the season at Southlands. White won the male open 60-minute race clocking an 8-lap time of 1:07:59, Kavin Smith was second with an 7-lap time of 1:00:22, and Alan Potts was third clocking a time of 1:03:12. In […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock will be helping develop the next generation of men’s and women’s footballing talent on the island as part of his DaRock Elite Performance Academy. The academy, for youngsters aged 4 to 18, runs throughout the week at the Berkeley Institute and West Pembroke Primary School and offers an afterschool […]

Eliot Partnership announced the appointment of Leah Dean as Senior Advisor to the business, “reflecting its commitment to the Bermuda marketplace.” A spokesperson said, “Eliot Partnership, the leading global insurance sector specialist executive search firm, today announced the appointment of Leah Dean as Senior Advisor to the business, reflecting its commitment to the Bermuda marketplace. […]

The Kiwanis Club of St George’s has named  Sloan and Royce Wakefield as the ‘Heroes of the Year’ for 2022. A spokesperson said,” As they have done for many years, the Kiwanis Club of St George’s has named the ‘Heroes of the Year’ for 2022. Two brave souls share the award – they are brothers Sloan […]

[Opinion column written by Paris Stefanoudis] Sunlit coral reefs are perhaps the most famous marine habitat and many people will have snorkelled over or dived down to one at some point. Home to a quarter of all known ocean life, these “rainforests of the ocean” have been at the forefront of marine research for decades […]

Footballers in both the Premier and First Division were in action this weekend with PHC Zebras & St. David’s  earning wins. Premier Division PHC Zebras 4 St. George’s Colts 0 The PHC Zebras all but ended the St. George’s Colts dreams of being the Premier Division Champions this week with a 4 – 0 win […]

Eight incarcerated men have been taking part in a sustainable farming programme, and they have now started to harvest produce which is being used in the kitchen, with the participants successfully growing a variety of items including broccoli, carrots, onions, and sweet potatoes in the garden at Westgate. “This is a fantastic initiative and yet another example […]

“It is about unity….tonight we dance as one culture,” a Gombey leader said all the island’s troupes gathered for the ‘Gombey Unity’ event, making their way through Hamilton as they celebrated unity and a Bermudian tradition that has stood the test of time for centuries. Outside of pre-planned events like Bermuda Day and the Gombey […]

The African Bermudian Dispersion Cultural Tour is holding an Anti-Slavery tour and visiting the National Museum of Bermuda on Sunday, March 19th. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of The United Nations, International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade which is held every year on March 25th, the African […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sean Trott lived up to his tag as favourite after storming to victory in the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K Run today. Trott completed the course, from Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick to Lindo’s Market in Devonshire, in 34min 18sec. Thomas Mills finished second in 34:38, and Seamus Fearon rounded out the […]

Hundreds of the island’s budding young athletes, starting from only 4-years-old, hit the track as the always popular Skyport Magic Mile event was held this weekend the Flora Duffy Stadium at the National Sports Centre. You can view the second set of photos below, we will have additional photo galleries and coverage later on, and you […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Monday [Mar 6] with the debate on the 2023/24 Bermuda Budget set to continue and the Bills listed for their Second Reading include the Public Holidays Amendment and Validation Act 2023, Police [Amendment and Validation] Act 2023 and Municipalities Amendment Act 2023. The Order of Business […]

Bermuda teams continued competing in the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. On the second day of competition, the boys under 17 team finished 2 & 0, and are now 2 & 3 in the tournament, while the under 18 girls team finished the day 2 & 1, and are […]

The Skyport Magic Mile event was held at the Flora Duffy Stadium at the National Sports Centre, with hundreds of young runners in action at the always popular event. Due to the high volume of images we have, we will post multiple galleries, so you can view the first set below, we will have additional […]

The 2023 Skyport Magic Mile took place at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy Stadium, with hundreds of runners, starting from only 4-years-old in action on the track. You can view links to all the various results below, and to view all of our Skyport Magic Mile coverage, click here. Full 2023 Skyport Magic Mile Girls […]

Hundreds of young runners hit the track this weekend at the Skyport Magic Mile at the Flora Duffy Stadium at the National Sports Centre as proud parents, families, friends looked on from the stands. You can take a virtual look at the event with the 360° panoramas below, and to view all of our Skyport Magic Mile […]

Hundreds of people came out this morning [March 5] to take part in the 2023 Lindo’s to Lindo’s run and walk event, which serves to raise awareness of diabetes and generate funds for the Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA]. The 10k race, as the name suggests, starts at Lindo’s Family Foods Warwick and finishes at Lindo’s […]

Two Senior League Netball matches took place inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium. In the opener the Storm defeated Docksiders 52 – 13, MVP Inshanae Smith led the Storm to victory with 15 goals, Kaamilah Nasir added 13 goals, Amayah Smith-Burt scored 10 goals, while Best Attacker Zakiyah Durham scored 7 goals, Nabiilah Nasir scored four […]

Under the watchful eye of Judge Janet Konyer from Canada, the Bermuda Dressage Group hosted a show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Angela Halloran riding Evert had the best score of the day with 70.8% competing in the Training Level Test 3 Division, a score of 65.6% saw Scarlett Smale riding Lollipop […]

The Lindo’s to Lindo’s Road Race event is taking place today [March 5], with the event aims to raise awareness of diabetes and generate funds for the Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA]. A spokesperson previously said, “The competitive 10k run, 4-mile competitive walk and 4-mile fun run/walk will begin at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick and […]

News that the Bermuda national cricket won four matches, Bermudian Keivin Richardson-Crane worked on British Airways first ever flight with an all Black crew, Ignite Bermuda announced that Kidist Emery will join their board,  and L&F Indemnity Limited made a $50,000 donation to WindReach were all some of the positive news stories from the past […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” [Excellent] of PMG Assurance Ltd. [PMG] [Bermuda]. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. “The ratings reflect PMG’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very […]

Chubb Tempest Re announced that Wayne Ashley has been appointed Division President, Chubb Tempest Re International. A spokesperson said, “Currently, he serves as Deputy Head of the business. In his new role, Ashley will be responsible for the overall management and development of Chubb Tempest Re’s international property and casualty reinsurance business. “The appointment, which […]

[Updating] The Gombeys are out this evening [March 4] with all the troupes joining together for the ‘Gombey Unity Link Up,’ and they are making their way through the City of Hamilton. The troupes normally come out individually and all of them joining together for this Unity night has resulted in a large crowd, and […]

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] has announced its team for the World Junior Tennis pre-qualifying tournament in the Dominican Republic, including players Tristian Pettie, Jaden Jones, and Tobiah Goodchild. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association is delighted to announce the three-member team that will represent Bermuda in the World Junior Tennis pre-qualifying […]

Sunday, March 5 is expected to see early rain/showers clearing, then some sunny spells, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 6.42am and […]

Eric Lambert and his Mount Saint Vincent University [MSVU] men’s basketball teammates defeated UKC 96 – 75 in ACAA action. MSVU led at the half 49 – 46, then a big 26-11 third period set them up for the big win. Lambert played 5 minutes of action going 1 for 3 from the field and […]

Bermuda provided a picturesque background as the island once again welcomed the cruise ship Azamara Onward, which docked at Hamilton this week. The Azamara website says, “Step aboard the new Azamara Onward, and arrive at the doorstep of the globe’s most hidden gems and storied cities. Built to cross oceans, cruise along scenic waterways and […]

Bermuda Open Singles Snooker Second Round action continued, with Peter Bromby defeating Gary Bascombe 2-0 at Sandys Boat Club. Bromby won the first game 62–21, he would win the second game 85–26, Bromby now meets Paul Fedden in the quarter-final. At the Warwick Workmen’s Club, Todd Dziak defeated Winslow Smith 2 – 1, Smith took a […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda completed a clean sweep of wins at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifier after defeating the Bahamas by nine wickets in Buenos Aires, Argentina, today [March 4]. Coach Niraj Odedra’s side had already guaranteed qualification to the final regional qualifier, which will be played in Bermuda in […]

Bermuda teams began competing in the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. On the opening night of matches, the boys’ under 17 team finished 0 and 3, while the under 18 girls team finished 2 and 1. The boys’ team lost 2-0 to EVA boys, before losing 2-0 to NEVBC […]

Skye Backeberg and the Albert College Panthers won gold at the CISAA winter championship game in Junior Girls Volleyball in Canada. A spokesperson said, “On March 1, the Albert College Panthers took home gold, at the CISAA [Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association] winter championship game in Junior Girls Volleyball. “Bermuda’s own Skye Backeberg, a Grade 10 […]

[Updating] The always popular Skyport Magic Mile event is being held today [March 4] at the Flora Duffy Stadium at the National Sports Centre, and we will be providing live updates and video as the island’s young runners hit the track, with the first race, the 4-year-olds, scheduled to start at 12 noon. Your screen […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley said she learned plenty of lessons from her opening race of the season after finishing 45th at the World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi yesterday [March 3]. The Bermudian, competing in only her third WTCS race, finished the elite women’s race in 1hr 1min 8sec with splits of 10:19, […]

In the lone Bermuda Field Hockey match at the National Sports Center saw the Budgies Grey edge the Ravens 2 – 1. The Budgies grey went ahead in the 9th minute when Yvonna Osbourne scored a field goal, Cori Brimmer doubled the Budgies lead with a field goal in the 25th minute. The Ravens pulled […]

A female senior citizen was taken to hospital after collision in Paget on Friday afternoon. A spokesperson said, “Around 1:15pm on Friday 3rd March 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a 2 vehicle collision along Middle Road, Paget near the entrance to Tanglewood Road involving two motor cars. “Early […]

Bermuda have played three matches in the ICC Americas Qualifier in Argentina thus far, making an excellent showing to win all three matches and qualify for the final round of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Bermuda later this year. Tre Manders is the current leader with 167 total Runs, Kamau Leverock’s record-setting 103 is […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting March 4th. On Saturday the Irmgard Schulte LPG tanker is expected, on Sunday the K-Onset oil products tanker will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive. On […]

Bermuda onion wedding cakes, onion moongates, coral reef roses, and onions and treefrogs reacting to the 2023 Budget are featured in the latest group of virtual art galleries on our network site ForeverBermuda.com, with the recently launched series creatively highlighting various aspects of Bermudian culture and heritage. The fourth month of galleries feature an onion […]

Rockal Evans was a member of the crew of Black Magic taking part in the 5.5 Australia National Championships. The Regatta consisted of a nine-race series, with Black Magic skippered by James MacPhail finishing 3rd with 21 points. John Bacon skippering Ku-Ring-Gai won the regatta with 14 points, while Tom Spithill sailing Rhapsody finished second […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of February 2023,  repurchased for cancellation 45,000 Common Shares at an average price of $36.63 per share.

March 3 saw 23,218 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $279,320.00 BD. 5,018 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 4.1% at $35.00 per share, while another 18,200 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.4% at $5.70 per share. The BSX finished at 2,453.69, […]

The City of Hamilton announced the “inclusion of an international artist in the 2023 VIVID Public Art Initiative.” A spokesperson said, “Large-scale mural specialist Andre Trenier, hailing from the Bronx, New York, has been creating street murals for the last 20 years. Many of his murals are odes to great sports figures such as Muhammad Ali, […]

Juanae Crockwell will become the new Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Centre from March 6th, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Crockwell brings a wealth of diverse experience to this new challenge and will lead the organization in execution of their mission to ‘Enhance the lives of Women in Bermuda’. This mission directly affects more […]

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt travelled to the United Arab Emirates for the Investopia 2023 event. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt travelled to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to attend the Investopia 2023 at the invitation of H.E. Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, the Minister of Economy for the United Arab Emirates [UAE]. “At the conference, the […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Mar 3] include boards appointments and traffic order. Board Co-Parenting Mediation Council – Amendment To GNO106/2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0233/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 03 March 2023 The Minister of Social Development and Seniors is pleased to make […]

Noting it is an “essential but difficult decision,”  Minister of Education Diallo Rabain announced the “closure of Clearwater Middle School and Heron Bay Primary at the end of June 2023.” The Minister explained that Clearwater has 71 students and  Heron Bay Primary has 59 students, adding that “we have sufficient positions within the Bermuda Public School System to […]

The Junior Davis Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament for the Caribbean and Central American Region continued with the Bermuda team defeating Panama 3 – 0. After four matches in the tournament, Bermuda are now 2 & 2. Sebastian Pukk took to the court first and defeated Eric Wright in straight sets 6-0, 6-1 in a 50-minute battle. […]

Nadanja Bailey came from behind to defeat Kyle Williams 2 – 1 in their Bermuda open singles second round battle at the Warwick Workmen’s Club. Williams won the first game 50 – 40, Bailey leveled the match at 1 – 1 when he won the second 49 – 26. Bailey would claim the victory winning […]