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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:

[Written by Patrick Bean] Cal Waldron is a man on a quest to aid in taking Bermuda to a place at the top of the world… the cricketing world that is. Waldron, as a lead member of the back-room staff, represents a key element in the Bermuda team’s foreign missions to the United States’ and Argentina, […]

The Bermuda Opera team is presenting the Met: Live in HD [2021-22] & Encore series in Bermuda on film on Sundays at BUEI at 5.00pm, with the next installment to take place on February 19. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Opera team is proud to present the Met: Live in HD [2021-22] & Encore series […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 13] include Bermudian status and permanent resident certificate. Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice ID: GN0177/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 13 February 2023 Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the […]

Tuesday, February 14 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, chance of an early shower or two, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. […]

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they have “successfully organised Bermuda’s first business development mission to Latin America since 2019.” A spokesperson said, “The Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, Minister of Economy & Labour, represented Bermuda’s Government at the ‘Private Client Forum Americas 2023’ in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico from February 12-14.” Bermuda’s Latin […]

The police confirmed they have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a male’s body in the Friswell’s Hill area in Pembroke, and noted that area residents may have heard gunshots in the area last night. Anyone with information is asked contact the main police number 295-0011, call Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 or provide […]

The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Par, and the top five finishers in each class are listed below. Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Kody Paul winning the 50cc class. A’Jahni Foggo won the 65cc class, Aiden Simmons would also win the 85cc class. Michael Maclean […]

Several members of the Customs Department were recently recognised for their years of service “safeguarding and protecting our borders.” The Government posted the photos online below, and said, “Thank you for your sevice. We extend our congratulations to members of the Customs Department who were recently recognised for their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 […]

The BEDC will be hosting an eight-week course on ’Financial Statements, Planning & Costing using Quickbooks.’ A spokesperson said, “Be sure to sign up for Financial Statements, Planning & Costing using Quickbooks, an eight-week course aimed at helping individuals understand the basics of reviewing and understanding financial statements. The course, facilitated by Business Data and Policy Analyst […]

Renee Lathan from the Ministry of Finance has earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for January. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week, Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognised the Ministry of Finance’s Renee Lathan as the recipient of the January [2023] Government of Bermuda’s Public Service Excellence Award. […]

Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [Feb 13] concerning ferry routes. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The press conference is still underway, however the Minister has announced there will be increased service on the pink ferry route. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Four local amateur boxers will look to improve their ringcraft when they compete at a regional tournament in Nassau, Bahamas, next month. Adrian Roach, Gabriel Curiel, Bruce Perinchief and Annan Zuill will represent Controversy Boxing Gym at the Leonard “Boston Blackie” Miller/Wellington “Sonny Boy” Rahming Memorial Championships from March 2 to […]

The organizers of the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition have wished everyone an early happy Valentine’s Day with the creation of hearts from sea glass. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below saying, “Happy early Valentine’s Day everyone! I took a trip down to glass beach in Dockyard and played with a different kind of “sand”. […]

A Bermudian online gift shop looking to inspire motivation in others and promote positivity has a pop-up shop outside Pizza House, Shelley Bay, today and tomorrow [Monday and Tuesday]. The R.I.S.E [Resiliently Inspired. Strengthened and Encouraged] Motivational Gift Shop, which launched online in October last year, sells items decorated with inspiring messages, such as water […]

Footballers in the FA Challenge Cup and First Division were in action this past weekend, with North Village Rams, Paget Lions, and Wolves all earning wins. FA Challenge Cup Quarter-Final North Village Rams 4 – X-Roads 1 At the Bernard Park, the North Village Rams defeated X-Roads 4 – 1 to advance to the semi-finals […]

The Bermuda Pacers Track Club hosted the latest Bermuda National Athletics Associations track meet this weekend, and one more athlete met the Carifta Games qualifying standard, as Miles Outerbridge recorded a time of 11.13 in the under 17 100m, well within the standard of 11.20. In other action, Jaeda Grant won the under 17 women’s 800 […]

NOVA Mas International launched their carnival costumes at an event last night [Feb 11] as they gear up for the 2023 Carnival in Bermuda, which will be held from from June 16 – 19. You can view the first set of images here, another 150 photos below, and all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by […]

The Bermuda Netball Association hosted their Who’s Who Tournament at the Whitney Institute Middle School Netball Courts. Under 11 Division NPS Hotsteppers and the North Village Lady Rams took to the court, the North Village Lady Rams MVP and best attacker was Xen Bourne, while the NPS Hotsteppers MVP was Lyon Simons, the best attacker […]

Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban today “confirmed that Mr. Marico Thomas has been formally advised of the Planning Approval for his restaurant,” adding that they hope that the “development can now move forward for the benefit of the community.” This follows after Mr Thomas expressed frustration, saying that the Pub On The Square location in […]

The 2023/2024 Bermuda Budget will be delivered this Friday [Feb 17] and following that the Opposition will deliver their formal reply on Friday, February 24th and then the budget will be debated in both the House and Senate, with the start of the new fiscal year set to start on April 1, 2023. This is […]

Monday, February 13 is expected to be windy with showers and thunderstorms likely, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°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 7:04am and sunset […]

Ellee, the Leen 72 #1, an exploration trawler trimaran, has made its first transatlantic crossing via Bermuda. The journey took place last month, from Portimao, Portugal, to Bermuda, before reaching the East Coast of the United States. There was also a stopover in Ponta Delgada in the Azores. In an article on Powerboat World, the […]

Bermuda sailors were back on the water as the 58° Semana Internacional del Yachting Regatta continued in Argentina. Day five sailors split into different divisions, they would all sail two more races held taking the series to eleven races. Trystan Hocking is once again the Bermuda fleet leader in the gold fleet, he is in […]

The Bermuda Snooker League Season resumed with matches across the island. Sandys Boat Club 5 – Warwick Workmen’s Club One 0 Richie Beale gave Sandys an early lead, taking the 1st of 2 games against Warwick’s Steve Tucker, 46-17, Beale then capitalized on the momentum in a convincing 64-20 win in the 2nd. Paul Fedden […]

NOVA Mas International launched their carnival costumes at an event last night [Feb 11] as they gear up for the 2023 Carnival in Bermuda, which will be held from from June 16 – 19. You can view footage from last night’s launch below, and all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here.

The PHC Zebras became the second team to put their name in the hat for the FA Challenge Cup semi-final following their 3 – 1 win over Hamilton Parish after extra time at the PHC Stadium. The teams battled to a scoreless draw after 90 minutes, but the game came to life in the 99th […]

Jah-Nhai Perinchief began his indoor season competing in the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Arizona. Perinchief — who recently won a Commonwealth medal — took to the runway for the men’s triple jump, where he claimed the victory with a top leap of 16.74m or 54 feet 11 ¼ inches.

Nathan Simons and his Mount Marty men’s track & field teammates competed in the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. In the men’s 400 meters, Simons clocked a time of 49.59 finishing 17th and the Bermudian athlete also ran the anchor leg for the Mount Marty men’s 4×400 meter […]

News that Hamilton Princess will honour Dr. Duranda Greene, Randy Horton, Ellen-Kate Horton, and Robert Horton for Black History Month, Clarien Bank donated $11,450 to Meals on Wheels, Rosewood donated $5,000 to Family Centre, and the City of Hamilton made charitable donations were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In […]

Everest Re Group, Ltd. reported its fourth quarter 2022 results. Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights Net Operating Income of $478 million, and Net Income of $496 million driven by continued underwriting margin improvement. YTD 2022 Net Operating Income of $1.1 billion, Net Income of $597 million $3.6 billion in gross written premium [GWP] with year over […]

Liberty Mutual Insurance announced the formation of a Global Risk Solutions [GRS] Global Cyber Office and the appointment of respected experts to key leadership roles. A spokesperson said, “The office builds and scales Liberty Mutual’s cyber capabilities around the world, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to a complex risk that spans geographies and industries. “GRS Insurance […]

Athene Holding Ltd. announced a first close for Apollo / Athene Dedicated Investment Program II [ADIP II] with approximately $2 billion in capital commitments. A spokesperson said, “ADIP II is the second vintage of the innovative sidecar program formed to augment Athene’s growth capacity through long-term, on-demand capital. Funds from ADIP II will be invested […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] held their Small Business Expo event today [Feb 11] at the Willowbank Resort. A spokesperson previously said, “The expo will feature panel discussions throughout the day focusing on four key topics for small businesses: Establishing Payment Processing, Marketing Your Business, Business Support Services, and Government Obligations. These discussions will […]

A trip in January 2023 by Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell to Jamaica for the World Anti-Doping Agency [WADA] Forum cost $3,331.06, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from January 25, 2023 – January 28, 2023, and the web page listing […]

Sunday, February 12 is expected to see sunny periods, extensive high cloud, chance of early 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 south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at […]

Taylor Carrick and his Western University men’s squash teammates got off to a strong start as they look to defend their title at the OUA Squash Championships. In the men’s division, Western’s quest for a 39th consecutive OUA title started with two convincing wins. In their opening match, Carrick and Western defeated Queens University 7 […]

Taylor White and her Bentley University women’s swimming and diving teammates began competing in the 2023 Northeast-10 Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Bentley finished second in the women’s 800 yard freestyle relay, ending a six-year reign as champion. Senior Dariana Gonzales led off and was followed by Emma Hapkiewicz, senior […]

Action in the Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter league season resumed at the PCC Hockey Rink, with 21 goals scored in a double-header. Alexandra Mosher 3 Hamilton Princess 6 In the opener, Hamilton Princess defeated Alexandra Mosher 6 – 3, with all nine goals scored in the first period. The Hamilton Princess got hat-tricks from Matthew […]

Brijette Basden represented Shaw University, while Stephan Dill and Mikal Dill represented the Johnson C. Smith University men’s track and field team at the Camel City Invitational. Basden clocked a time of 27.01, finishing 22nd in the women’s 200m dash. She then led off the Shaw University women’s 4×400 M relay team that finished ninth […]

The Loren Hotel partnered with Harrington Sound Primary School to explore the world of hospitality, with the students learning about cooking and taking part in a pizza making competition. A spokesperson said, “On Friday afternoons, the Harrington Sound Primary School students, after a week of intense academics, have the opportunity to develop their vocational, technical […]

The St. George’s Colts have kept their FA Challenge Cup dreams alive following their 2 – 1 win over the Devonshire Cougars at the Devonshire Rec in their quarter-final battle. Blaiz Hall gave the St. George’s Colts the lead in the 6th minute, but five minutes later the score was level as Elisha Darrell scored […]

The Special Olympics Bermuda Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday, February 25 at Horseshoe Bay. According to the event website, new events will be featured this year, such as energetic warm-ups with Fit n Fierce Athletics between plunges, beach volleyball, tug of war, and a sandcastle competition. Registration costs $50 for adults and $25 […]

Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] recently hosted a Career Day for Grades 10-12. A spokesperson said, “This was the first in-person Career Day since 2019. Career Day provides an opportunity for students to begin thinking about what career options are available through an opportunity to speak to a wide range of employers from our community. […]

The 58° Semana Internacional del Yachting Regatta continued in Argentina with the nine Bermuda sailors back on the water, with three more races held taking the series to nine races. James Ganal now leads the Bermuda fleet, he is in 55th with 130 net points, Trystan Hocking is 65th with 142 net points, Shiloh Cruickshank is […]

The lone Bermuda Hockey Federation match at the National Sports Center saw the Budgies Reds edge the Pink Robins 2 – 1. The Pink Robins took a 1 – 0 lead in the 12th minute when Connie Betts scored from a field goal, the Budgies got the equalizer in the 40th minute when Jasmine Patterson […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting February 11th. On Sunday the Euphony Ace vehicles carrier is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to arrive. On […]

Alyssa DeSilva, and her Loughborough University field hockey team 6 teammates picked up a big win against Oxford Brookes University. Loughborough University claimed a 12 – 0 victory to continue in the Knockout Stage of the BUC’s Cup.

February 10 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,339.21, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 68 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF].

Saturday, February 11 is expected to see sunny periods, cloud increasing overnight with chance showers, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 7.05am […]