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Bermuda athletes took to the Botanical Gardens for the Bermuda National Athletics Association’s Cross Country event hosted by the Pacers. In the 17-19 Men’s 3 Mile Run race Jake Brislane clocked a winning time of 15:47.28, J’Auza James was second with a time of 17:20.45, and Jayson Simons finished third with a time of 18:33.69. […]

The 2022/23 Bermuda Pool League Season continued with six matches taking place on the night. Sixth place BAA Rhinos defeated the seventh place the Queens Club Dragons 186 – 183, third place Bermuda Breeze defeated the Bus Boyz 211 – 181. League leaders Bailey’s Bay defeated eighth-place Harrington Workmen’s Club 239 – 131, while thirteenth-place […]

Jaden Malpas and his Bournemouth University Men’s Volleyball teammates took on Imperial College Volleyball Club. Bournemouth University playing in the BUCS Volleyball Premier South League defeated ICL 3 – 0 in the Talbot Sports Hall. Related Stories Results: Spike Fest Volleyball Tournament Photos/Video: Volleyball Spring League Photos: Beach Volleyball Tournament Photos: All-Star School Sports Volleyball […]

Robert Edwards Jr. and his Saint Augustine’s University [SAU] Cross Country teammates placed second in the men’s 8k race at the Bowie State Cross Country Classic in Maryland. On an individual basis, Edwards Jr. was first with a time of 23:26.50. Lincoln won the men’s race with 33 points, followed by SAU with 46 points, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins has claimed the men’s elite and under-23 individual time-trial titles at the Caribbean Road Cycling Championships in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic today [Oct 22]. Hopkins, who has travelled to the Caribbean as part of Bermuda’s seven-strong team, completed the course in 36min 41.06sec. Conor White came seventh in the men’s […]

The Royal Naval Dockyard’s ‘Fall Festival’ event was held this afternoon [Oct 22] in the west end, with families attending the event and enjoying activities including various games, fun castles, face painting, a pie eating contest, a hot dog eating competition and more. Related Stories Video: Jackson School Performs At BUEI Party Photos: 2013 MSA […]

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and the Bermuda College will be hosting an Eco Lunch & Learn series presentation on Thursday [Oct 27] from 1.00pm to 2.00pm, set to feature Katie Berry of Beyond Plastic Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Katie is a member of KBB and an environmentalist who leads the Beyond Plastic Team. Her presentation will guide attendees […]

Sunday, October 23 is expected to see becoming mostly sunny after a couple of early showers, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at […]

The Bermuda Ball Hockey League season continued at the PCC Hockey Rink with a double-header that produced 26 goals. Positive Image Dental 9 – Appleby 6 In the opener Positive Image Dental defeated Appleby 9 – 6/ Positive Image Dental outscored Appleby 5 – 2 in the first period, neither team scored in the second […]

The Bermuda Airport Authority celebrated the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller on October 20th, noting that this ”particular milestone is significant for a few reasons.” Bermuda Airport Authority CEO, Lester Nelson said, “This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Bermuda Airport Authority, and our provision of Air Traffic Control services at the LF […]

Kahzi Sealey represented Christ School at the Carolinas Athletic Association Cross Country Championships at the Asheville Christan Academy. Sealey and his Christ School Men’s Cross Country teammates won the 5K Championships with 15 points. Sealey finished 3rd overall clocking a time of 16:26.9, his teammate Rocky Hansen won the race with a time of 15:06.3. […]

Appleby announced that Kiara Wilkinson was called to the Bermuda Bar before Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Bermuda Larry Mussenden. A spokesperson said, “Kiara, currently in her second year of Appleby’s legal trainee programme, obtained a Bachelors in Criminology [Hons] from Kingston University. She went on to complete a Graduate Diploma in Law […]

The BDA Blue Team Championships concluded at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club, with finals going down to the wire to decide a winner. The Junior Division Final was decided by one point as The Terrifying Teens edged The Squashateers 5 – 4, the Plate Draw Final saw the Controversial Cayman defeat the Jammy J’s […]

The Bermuda Volleyball Association is holding a five-day camp at Warwick Academy next week. Starting on Monday [October 24], the camp is for players aged 9 to 11 from 9 am to 12 pm and players aged 12 to 15 from 1 pm to 4 pm. The cost is $175 per child, with registration open […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 22nd. On Saturday the Enchantment of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Disney Magic cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Adventure of the Seas cruise […]

Alyssa De Silva and her Loughborough University Field Hockey teammates defeated Durham University in field hockey action. De Silva and Loughborough picked up a 2 – 1 win. Related Stories Hockey: CAC Qualifiers Schedule Update Dragons & Hawks Draw At The Sports Center Field Hockey: Pirates Defeat The Dragons Dragons & Islanders Draw In Field […]

There will be a closure on St David’s Road and a lane and sidewalk closure on Parson’s Road in Pembroke. A Government spokesperson said, “Closure of St David’s Road in St George’s Parish: Road closure for BELCO’s trench work from Monday, 31 October through Tuesday, 8 November 2022. “Parson’s Road, Pembroke: Lane and sidewalk closure […]

Substance Institute will be holding a ‘R.E.A.L. Leadership Training Workshop’ on Sunday, October 30 from 5.00pm to 8.30pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hamilton. The event poster says, “Substance Institute presents R.E.A.L. Leadership Training Workshop in Bermuda – in-person with social distancing. “Price of $70 per person includes: REAL Leadership – Student’s manual with pen […]

October 21 saw 1,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $11,250.00 BD. 1,500 shares were traded by West Hamilton Holdings Ltd, closing up 7.1% at $7.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,493.27, up 0.03% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 67 remained unchanged. The full report for […]

Tournament officials announced the final field for the 2022 Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course next week. A spokesperson said, “The event boasts one of the stronger fields in its history, bolstered by a $6.5 million purse and awarding of full FedEx Cup Points for the first time. “A mix of veterans such […]

“The delegates have now spoken, but have the people? Now that Premier David Burt has survived the leadership challenge within the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party, what does this mean for the country?” OBA Leader Cole Simons said. Mr. Simons said, “The delegates have now spoken, but have the people? Now that Premier David Burt has survived the […]

Noting they are aware of information circulating stating that the drug fentanyl is being packaged as candy, the police said “there have been no instances locally reported to the BPS” and noted that over Halloween the public is “reminded to remain vigilant regarding any candy they may receive.” A police spokesperson said, “With Halloween fast […]

The Ministry of Health is reminding residents “that the Pfizer-BioNTech original Adult formulation, Moderna Bivalent and Pfizer-BioNTech paediatric coronavirus vaccine and boosters are available through participating GP offices, Pharmacies and Pediatricians.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Our positive case numbers remain low; however, getting vaccinated has many benefits. You can avoid getting seriously ill […]

Saturday, October 22 is expected to see some sunshine developing after a morning shower or two, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at […]

Isaiah Blankendal, Ryan Lopes, and Rahzir Smith-Jones started, with Jahkeylo Burgess and Kamdon Simmons on the bench as their Hartley Wintney Under 23 Development teammates advanced in the Youth Cup. Playing at the Hartley Wintney Memorial Ground, the home team picked up a 1 – 0 win over Tring Athletic Development. After a scoreless first […]

Paul Rodrigues Jr and his Christchurch Boarding School Sailing teammates were one of 18 teams that showed up on time to shuttle out to the Stony Brook School floating dock for the MASSA Fall Gold Fleet Championships in New York, with the event serving as an ACC Qualifier. Rodrigues and Christchurch finished sixth overall with […]

Tournament officials announced today that John Daly will compete in the 2022 Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course next week. A spokesperson said, “Tournament officials announced today that John Daly will compete in the 2022 Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course next week. Daly, who competes on the PGA TOUR and […]

The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Road Racing Point Series Standings have been updated with Steven Millington leading the Open Division Standings with 158 points, Steven Smith is in second with 135 points, and Toby Wright is in third with 128 points. Charlotte Millington is the leader of the Women’s Division with 167 points, Annabelle Miller is […]

A 33-year-old man was injured following a collision in Sandys this afternoon [Oct 20]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:55pm today, Thursday 20th October 2022, a reported two vehicle collision occurred at the junction of Malabar Road and Heydon Road in Sandys parish. “It appears that a motorcyclist was travelling east along Malabar Road and […]

In conjunction with Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, W.O.M.B Bermuda is seeking nominations for the 2022 Female Entrepreneurship Awards. Ms Stephanie Lee, Facilitator of W.O.M.B Bermuda states, “Individuals are encouraged to nominate a business by completing the short nomination form. Persons can nominate more than one business, in separate forms. Businesses are encouraged to have their […]

At the Mid Ocean Golf Course in difficult conditions, the Ocean View pros competed against the Port Royal pros in the Greg Maybury Cup, played monthly at various courses on the island in honour of Mr. Maybury, who was the General Manager of both Port Royal and Ocean View. Representing Ocean View was OJ Pitcher […]

Premier David Burt and members of Cabinet met with the Prime Minister of Bahamas Philip Davis and members of his Cabinet as part of the Bahamian delegation’s visit to Bermuda today [Oct 20]. A Government spokesperson said, “Cabinet Ministers, the Hon. Walter Roban, the Hon. David Burch and the Hon. Lawrence Scott exchanged ideas on […]

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] will be holding their leadership election tonight [Oct 20], with the delegates set to select either the current Party Leader David Burt or Curtis Dickinson, while the Deputy Leader position will see delegates select between the current PLP Deputy Leader Walter Roban and Renee Ming, and as the PLP is […]

On November 8th, Walkers Bermuda, in collaboration with The TLC Group, will be hosting an hour-long webinar titled, A Refresh: The Personal Information Protection Act 2016. A spokesperson said, “All residents of Bermuda enjoy the right to informational privacy, or the right to protect their personal information. This webinar is free and open to Bermudian […]

Friday, October 21 is expected to be cloudy with occasional rain or showers and possible thunder, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Oct 20] with the list indicating that there are twenty-one bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.20pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 21 runs cancelled this morning, 48 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

The Government has provided additional information on the Psycho-Educational Programme, the total number of youth that were sent to overseas psycho-educational care facilities, the costs and more. The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said, “All children who receive the funding of the Psycho-Educational Programme present with profound challenges that are not able […]

On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP], in partnership with the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS], held a Young Leaders Engagement Session at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo. Minister Walter Roban said “The public consultation period is a valuable opportunity to connect with Bermuda’s young people and encourage them to find […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] John Daly, one of the most colourful characters in golf is heading to the island for the Butterfield Bermuda PGA Championship next week. Daly, whose last major success came in the Open Championship at St Andrew’s in 1995, took to Twitter to announce the news yesterday, posting: “Headed to the mysterious […]

32 businesses and charities recently started their journeys as part of Ignite Bermuda’d six-month programme with a two-day boot camp. A spokesperson said, “The current economic challenges highlight the importance of developing the island’s entrepreneurs and community leaders. 32 businesses and charities recently started their journeys as part of Ignite Bermuda’s six-month programme with a […]

A Bermuda National Trust [BNT] nature reserve and a museum have benefitted from the time and energy of teams from Walkers Limited and Markel this month. A spokesperson said, “A team of 45 staff from Walkers [Bermuda] Limited spent a day tree planting, removing trash and clearing pathways at BNT’s Gilbert Nature Reserve in Sandys.” […]

More than 70 rowers will take part in the Argus Invitational Gig Regatta, which is set to begin this Sunday [Oct 23]. A spokesperson said, “Over 70 rowers will take to the waters of Bermuda over the following week for three days of spirited competition and high-energy pilot gig racing. The public is invited to […]

Curtis Dickinson has released a video message via YouTube in advance of the PLP leadership election which will be held this evening [Oct 20], speaking on a range of matters including the current Party Leader, the Fairmont Southampton deal, economics, social issues, what his leadership would offer and much more. In the video, Mr Dickinson […]

Over the summer the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] provided a multitude of student summer positions at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ], through internship programme placements and volunteer opportunities. A spokesperson said, “Within these roles the students were able to gain industry experience, explore the different areas of the facility, gain volunteer hours for […]

In effort to collect historic family photographs, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will have a pop-up Bermuda Family Scrapbook station at the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperson said, “Starting this Friday and every Friday for the next six weeks, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, NMB curatorial staff will be on site at the […]

Fat Tire Massive, organisers of the One Communications Mountain Bike Series, announced that the 2022/23 season will kick off with a first-ever race on the grounds of Government House on November 20th. A spokesperson said, “Her Excellency Ms Rena Lalgie has agreed to open the grounds of Government House on Sunday, November 20, to host […]

The Bermuda Pool League Season got underway, we take a look at the standings and the individual points leaders. With a record of 5&0, Bailey’s Bay are the League Leaders, they lead the Queens Club Knights who are also 5&0 by 9 balls against, Bailey’s Bay has 770 Balls Against, while Queens Club Knights have […]

Raleigh Bermuda’s 2023 Venturers’ Scholarship Programme is now open for young people ages 17 – 24 years old to apply. A spokesperson said, “If accepted into the programme, the Venturer Scholarship-Based Programme will subsidize local training and a local/overseas expedition cost with a value of up to $12,000. “Raleigh Bermuda’s Venturer Programme is a robust, […]

“Did you serve in the Royal Bermuda Regiment, The Bermuda Rifles or the Bermuda Militia Artillery? If so, the Royal Bermuda Regiment Association [RBRA] wants to hear from you. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Regiment Association [RBRA] wants to hear from you! The RBRA was formed in February 2020 on the eve of the […]

“I am pleased to announce that the payroll tax rebate that this Government promised in July for workers making less than $96,000, is being delivered today,” said Premier and Finance Minister, David Burt. “It is regrettable that this innovative first-time programme was delayed as we ensured that there were no issues with the Auditor General […]