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Sanaa Rae Morris and her Howard University women’s track & field teammates competed at the Doc Hale VT Elite, hosted by Virginia Tech. Morris clocked a personal best time of 57.83 finishing 26th in the women’s 400m.

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 7] include boards appointments and notification of planning applications registered. Board Public Service Vehicles Licensing Board Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0167/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 07 February 2023 The Minister of Transport is pleased to make the […]

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:

Wednesday, February 8 is expected to see a few partly cloudy spells, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at 7.08am and sunset will […]

Raishun Burch competed in the Peelbergen Indoor International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. Burch — riding Locinthe in the 1.05m Special in two phases class — clocked a clear round first phase time of 38.58, before clocking a second phase clear round time of 36.57.

The City of Hamilton employs five Parking Enforcement Officers to “ensure equal parking and vehicular access opportunities” and “those receiving parking tickets are reminded to pay their fines in a timely fashion.” A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton employs five Parking Enforcement Officers to assist the existing Traffic Wardens with their daily duties. This […]

“One of the leaders of a generation of social justice champions,” said Premier David Burt today in extending condolences to the family of the late Arthur Hodgson, a former Minister in the first Progressive Labour Party Government. “Mr. Hodgson was an outstanding scholar and served at the vanguard of the earliest days of Party politics […]

The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the final travelling team for the 2023 ICC Americas T20 Sub-Regional Qualifier Argentina from February 25 – March 5, 2023. Front row [L-R]: Sinclair Smith, Delray Rawlins, Tre Manders, Zeko Burgess; Middle row [L-R]: Courtney Trott, Matthew Watson, Jacob Albertze, Derrick Brangman, Kamau Leverock, Malachi Jones, Jabari Darrell, […]

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will be hosting the 11th edition of the Charman Prize — with a theme of ‘The Local Seen – Bermuda, and Bermudians in the Modern World’ — which offers total prize monies of $18,000. A spokesperson said, “Now in its 11th edition, the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is pleased to […]

The UK Government “did intervene to prevent Bermuda from legalising cannabis, so they have no problem with intervening, but they did not intervene on the human rights issue of same-sex marriage, which was such a disappointment,” British MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle said. Speaking during a recent session in British Parliament, Labour/Co-operative MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle said, “I thank […]

Ascot’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of Jonathan Zaffino as Group President & Chief Executive Officer [CEO], following the retirement of Andrew Brooks. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Zaffino will also join the Board of Directors. Mr. Brooks has agreed to continue to serve as a Director on Ascot’s Board. Currently Group President at Ascot, Mr. […]

Masterworks Museum will be hosting a celebratory exhibition of the work of Al Seymour Sr, noting that it will be a celebration of his 90th birthday and “his long path as an artist.” A spokesperson said, “Opening next at the Masterworks Museum is a celebratory exhibition of the work of Al Seymour Sr. Commemorating his […]

Traxys, a leading global physical trader and merchant in metals and natural resources, announced a change of ownership. A spokesperson said, “Traxys’ management, together with Optiver, a global market maker, CoLift, an investment firm, and an investor group active in mining and natural resources led by Regent Mercantile Holdings Limited and LOM Financial Group, will […]

The Lindo’s to Lindo’s Road Race, which aims to raise awareness of diabetes and generate funds for the Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA], is taking place on Sunday, March 5th. A spokesperson 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 will finish at […]

Mavenir announced that they will be the “technology provider powering Paradise Mobile’s 4G and 5G network” stating that “Paradise Mobile is a newly established cloud-native Communications Service Provider [CSP] that is creating agile and innovation driven communication experiences for Bermuda.” The company’s announcement said, “Paradise Mobile is modernising services and bringing new technological solutions to […]

The police currently have 35 vehicles at their Prospect, Devonshire impound and “any vehicle not claimed within 21 days will be disposed of in accordance with the Police Property Act.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] currently has 35 vehicles in its Prospect, Devonshire impound. 14 [or 40%] of the impounded vehicles […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack hopes to compete in the MotoAmerica STG Junior Cup this season and will head to a training camp in Buena Park, California, in preparation. The 16-year-old has been invited to the JP43 Training Camp, run by top coach Jason Pridmore, from February 21 to 27 ahead of the Junior […]

The DailyMale Men’s Health Clinic held a grand opening event on Saturday [Feb 4] in concurrence with World Cancer Day. A spokesperson said, “In concurrence with World Cancer Day, Saturday’s grand opening of the DailyMale Men’s Health Clinic was a raging success, with the free offering of testing for prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease welcomed […]

Antares Global, the multinational group of insurance and related service companies, announced the appointment of Faraz Khalid as Global Chief Risk Officer and James Linsao as Global Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Both Khalid and Linsao have been a fundamental part of the Antares Global senior leadership team and their appointments further […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is relaunching its in-person Lunch & Learn Series for 2023. A spokesperson said, “The goal of the series is to provide the local community with the latest marketing trends and consumer insights gleaned from our visitor exit survey and focus groups on best practices in delivering optimal experiences for our […]

Bermuda archers have come to the end of the Recurve Flights Division in the Las Vegas 2023 Shoot. After successfully completing the first two days on the third day of shooting the archers were split up into groups of 32 in 11 different groups according to their scoring position from day 2. In group 1, […]

A house billed as ‘Bermuda-style’ house in Florida returned to the market, with a price tag of $48 million after selling for $30.7 million in 2021. The Palm Beach Daily News website said, “An ocean-to-lake estate near Palm Beach has returned to the market with a price tag of $48 million after selling for $30.7 […]

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club announced that the honourees for its 2023 Black History Month Celebration will be Dr. Duranda Greene, Randy Horton, Ellen-Kate Horton and Robert Horton. A spokesperson said, “The Black History Month celebration has become a beloved annual tradition at the Hamilton Princess, which strives to honour the importance of Black […]

The Francis Patton Primary School PTA held their fourth annual Longtail Plunge this weekend. Wendy Nelmes, PTA President said, “On behalf of the Francis Patton Primary School PTA, I would like to thank our parents, staff, students, friends, families and community who came out to support us. It was a cold morning and despite the […]

Madelyn Moore and her Virginia Tech women’s swimming teammates swam strong during day two of the Virginia Tech Invitational, breaking four more pool records at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center and swimming three more top 10 times in school history. The women’s team started the night with a new pool record and the second-fastest time in […]

Pinky’s and FoodHub will be holding a job fair on Tuesday from 10.30am to 1.00pm and 4.00pm to 6.00pm at Pinky’s Drive Thru on 95 Middle Road, Devonshire, saying their “goal is to hire 70 Bermudians.” A spokesperson said, “We are receiving many responses from persons interested in employment. To be most efficient, Pinky’s and FoodHub […]

The Ministry of Public Works is informing the motoring public that “Harbour Road will be closed to one lane for motorists in order to trench one lane of the road.” A Government spokesperson said, “The works will commence on Friday, February 10th, 2023 at 9:30 am and will be open to motoring public at 2:00 […]

The City of Hamilton announced this year’s lineup of signature events that they said “promise to deliver high impact for the Bermuda public.” A spokesperson said, “In previous years, the City of Hamilton’s annual events have not only garnered popularity for their high-quality offerings but also their immersive experiences. From staging Bermuda’s longest dinner table, […]

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:

Philip Woollins, and Maria Kemiji-McDonald raced to victory in the 2023 Bermuda Union of Teachers 5K race. Woollins clocked a winning time of 17:33, with Jan-Johan Nel second in 18:41, and Neil De Ste Croix was third in 18:43. Kemiji-McDonald was the fourth runner to cross the line clocking a time of 18:45, Teresa Ruiz […]

The Department of Marine and Port Services is advising that the Watford Ferry stop service is suspended due to inclement weather. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Port Services advises that the Watford Ferry stop service is suspended due to inclement weather. The Department will decide to reopen the ferry stop prior […]

Government House has reappointed Alexander White as the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda for a further term of 5 years. A Government House spokesperson said, “Government House has announced the reappointment of Mr Alexander White as the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda. Mr White has been reappointed for a further term of five years. This reappointment follows an […]

Marsh McLennan recently donated $10,000 in gifts, operational supplies, and food to Teen Haven/Teen Services residents. A spokesperson said, “Marsh McLennan, the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, recently donated $10,000 in gifts, operational supplies and food to Teen Haven/Teen Services residents. Teen Haven’s residential program offers transitional […]

“Such a national inconvenience is never a good thing and the best that can be done now is to use what transpired to reduce the risk of future events,”  the Regulatory Authority said following the island-wide power outage on Friday. The Regulatory Authority [Chief Executive Abayomi Carmichael said, “On Friday afternoon, every Bermuda resident experienced the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] An online professional male auction as part of the Bosom Buddies Girls’ Night In raised more than $83,000 for Pals Cancer Care. Bosom Buddies are a local group of women who have raised more than $1.5 million for cancer care on the island since forming 17 years ago. The recent Girls’ Night […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sakari Famous said she will be fit and raring to go for the outdoor season after sustaining a back injury. The Bermuda high jumper, who attends McNeese University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has a stress fracture in her lower back and will miss the remainder of the indoor campaign. “I do […]

“Covid-19 antivirals and therapeutics, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, are now available in Bermuda. These oral antivirals are available by prescription only from a physician,” the Government announced today. “We are grateful to the UK Government and Government House for facilitating the availability of these antivirals”, said Minister of Health Kim Wilson. “Unfortunately, people are still dying […]

Bermuda’s seafarers were celebrated and remembered at the Annual Sea Sunday Memorial Service at the Chapel of Ease in St David’s last weekend. The service was the first in two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic and was attended by the Department of Marine and Ports staff, the Bermuda Sloop Foundation and members of the […]

The final round of competition for the Bermuda junior archers concluded at the Las Vegas 2023 shoot. Robin Selley finished with a final score after 60 arrows of 563/600. Final position 5th out of 63 archers. Jaydon Roberts finished with a final score after 60 arrows of 572. Final position 6th out of 52 archers. […]

The 2023 US Open Sailing Series Clearwater got underway with four Bermuda sailors taking to the water in Florida. After the first four races, Campbell Patton finds himself in 10th place with 27 points in the ILCA7 division, after finishing 3rd in the first race and 12th in the second, he would then finish 18th […]

Monday, February 6 is expected to be windy with showers and thunderstorms, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 95%. Sunrise will be at 7:10am and sunset will […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome will share his expertise with youngsters at a boxing camp at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick this month. Bascome, who has 11 wins from 12 professional bouts, will lead the development camp for 8 to 13-year-olds from February 13 to 17. The camp, costing $200 per child, […]

BELCO provided an update following a “preliminary investigation” into the island-wide outage that occurred on Friday, February 3rd. A spokesperson said, “At approximately 3:20pm an equipment fault occurred at the BELCO central plant, which caused safety mechanisms, designed to protect critical infrastructure and generating assets from damage, to engage. “BELCO’s immediate response was to ensure the […]

Nathan Simons and his Mount Marty men’s track & field teammates competed in the South Dakota State University DII Invite at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. Simons competed in the men’s 400m finishing 2nd in heat 2 in a time of 49.80,  which saw Simons finish 6th overall.

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced the completion of its previously announced sale of Argo Underwriting Agency Limited and its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1200 to Westfield. A spokesperson said, “Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. [Argo] announced the completion of its previously announced sale of Argo Underwriting Agency Limited and its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1200 to Westfield.” “We are […]

Essent Group Ltd. announced that it has entered into an agreement through its subsidiary Essent US Holdings, Inc. to acquire Agents National Title Holding Company and Boston National Holdings LLC from Incenter LLC, a subsidiary of Finance of America Companies Inc. for $100 million. A spokesperson said, “Agents National Title, based in Missouri, is a […]

News that Robert Richardson successfully earned membership within RICS as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Cody Rego claimed three wins in Florida and is now ranked second in the WIHS Equitation East Division, high jumper Sakari Famous has won six college meets in a row, and Ashley Fubler and Tjana Wharton are the 2022/23 Ministry of […]

Resolution Life announced that Nippon Life Insurance Company [Nippon Life] has agreed to invest an additional commitment of $1 billion in Resolution Life — a leading global life and annuity insurance consolidation business — following the recently announced strategic partnership between Resolution Life and Blackstone. A spokesperson said, “Resolution Life announced that Nippon Life Insurance […]

A Wine Night Fundraiser will be held at Gosling’s Winer Cellar in Hamilton to raise money for the Bermuda Volleyball Junior National Programme. Tickets for the event on February 17, from 6 pm to 9 pm, are $60 and include a welcome drink, three glasses of wine and appetisers. The annual raffle draw will be […]

Hanley Town Football Club announced that they have signed Bermudian footballer Dale Eve. Hanley Town Football Club tweeted the image below and said, “We are delighted to announce the signing of Dale Eve from Hereford Football Club. Dale joins on a dual registration from the National League North Side. Dale will go straight into the matchday squad for […]