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The Bermuda Match Play Championships concluded on Sunday [July 7] with the final round held at the Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The first semi final teed it off at 7:00am with defending champion Jarryd Dillas taking on Eric West and the 7:10am tee time was the second semi final match between the […]

The Corporation of St. George’s will host a Cup Match Extravaganza on Friday, July 19th, starting at 6:30 PM. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s announces a celebration event on Town Square and advises residents and businesses about the setup. The Corporation of St. George’s keeps tradition alive in the UNESCO World Heritage Site town.” […]

“An unimaginable tragedy,” said Premier David Burt this evening after “four individuals, including two children, were found, and pronounced dead earlier today.” The Premier said, “The grief and pain for this family is heart wrenching and as a community we must support them with love and all necessary assistance. With an active investigation underway, our […]

Monday, July 8 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6:19am and sunset will be at […]

[Updated] The police are holding a press conference today [July 7] and you can tune in and watch live below. Earlier this afternoon, the Premier posted on X, stating, “The Acting Commissioner of Police has just briefed the Governor, Minister of National Security, & myself about the investigation into the incident in Pembroke. The Acting […]

The 2024 Bermuda Billfish Blast — part of the Bermuda Triple Crown — was held this week, with one of the notable catches being a 636lb blue marlin, caught on ‘Debaitable.’ The event website notes, “For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue […]

A  collision involving a police motorcycle and car occurred in Devonshire this morning [July 7], with the policeman sustaining minor injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:30 AM on Sunday, 7 July 2024, there was a report of a two vehicle collision on Middle Road, Devonshire near the junction with Kilderry Estate, involving a police motorcycle […]

St. George’s Cricket Club, Somerset Bridge, and Devonshire Recreation Club all recorded victories in Saturday’s cricket action. St. George’s Cup Match Trial St. George’s Cricket Club won by 217 runs: St. George’s Cricket Club 297 Cleveland County 80 This Cup Match, Eastern County Trial match at the Wellington Oval saw the St. Georges Cricket Club […]

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U teammates continued competing in the 16th Tour of the Pyrenean Piedmont, a cycling race organized by Lescar V Sprint. After the third stage Hopkins is in 59th clocking and overall with a time of 4:10.24. Related Stories National Criterium Championships Results Hopkins And Arnold Win Road Race Titles Top […]

News that Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games, Jessica Lewis qualified for the 2024 Paralympic Games, and Nonsuch Expeditions received a $25,000 Chairman’s Award were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Erica Hawley set a national record in the 5K, Zoe […]

A trip in May 2024 by Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinèe Furbert to Madrid, Spain cost $9,696.29, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from May 5, 2024 – May 12, 2024, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Tinée S. Furbert, […]

A flea market event will be held on Saturday, July 13 from 9.00am to 3.00pm at Saint John’s Church Hall. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for a delightful day of discovery at the Saint John’s Church Hall on Saturday, July 13th! From 9 AM to 3 PM, our highly anticipated bi-monthly flea market will open […]

Snorkel Park Beach saw a strong turnout on Thursday, July 4th, as hundreds of locals and visitors gathered for a special Independence Day celebration during the weekly beach bonfire. A spokesperson said, “Hosted by Power Girl, the event featured the smooth sounds of Hindsight Band and a captivating performance by the Island Teazza Fire Limbo […]

Rosewood Bermuda hosted a 4th of July Beach BBQ to celebrate America’s Independence Day, with the event including a spectacular fireworks display. You can view all our coverage of fireworks here. Related Stories Rosewood Bermuda Hosting Holiday Events Spectator Yacht Arrives At Tucker’s Point Gencom Affiliates Refinance Rosewood Photos & Video: Fireworks Display In Hamilton […]

Sunday, July 7 is expected to see overcast with rain showers at times, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 6:18am and sunset […]

[Opinion column written by Benito Wheatley] The Labour Party’s landslide victory at the polls presents a fresh opportunity for the United Kingdom [UK] to establish a genuine modern partnership with the Overseas Territories [OTs] after 14 years of Conservative Party rule in which the relationship with the Territories was severely strained by heavy-handed UK Government policies […]

The Government’s Online Payment Portal — pay.gov.bm – is now live as part of the “digital transformation of government services.” In a post on Instagram, Premier Burt said, “The Government’s Online Payment Portal is live at pay.gov.bm. We are taking the first steps to deliver on our promise to advance the digital transformation of government services, which […]

Bermudian footballer J’Nai Butterfield-Steede has signed for Barnoldswick Town FC, which is based in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England. Manager Steve Pickup said, “A great signing for the club. Butterfield-Steede is a 1st Team International for Bermuda & has represented his country on numerous occasions. A left-hand-sided player with lots of talent & ability. He will fit […]

Coldwell Banker Bermuda Vacations Rentals announced the acquisition of BermudaRentals.com, saying “this strategic acquisition significantly increases the company’s portfolio, offering an even broader range of properties to meet diverse traveler needs.” “As the team leader for the Vacation & Short-Term Rentals at Coldwell Banker Bermuda, I am thrilled to share that we have recently acquired BermudaRentals.com […]

A two vehicle collision involving a taxi and a motorcycle occurred on South Road in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:20 PM on Friday, 5th July, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a reported serious, two vehicle collision, involving a taxi and a motorcycle, on South Road, Southampton, in the vicinity […]

In the lone Bermuda Football Association under 23 match, the PHC Zebras defeated Paget Lions 5 – 2. Zakiyah Lee scored a second-half hat-trick to lead the PHC Zebras to victory, while Machai Davis and Caleb McDowall added a goal each. Kahzi Sealey and Diore Darrell scored a goal each for the Paget Lions. Related […]

BELCO announced that the Company will now “offer environmentally friendly paperboard gift cards.” A spokesperson said, “The switch to new gift cards is in line with BELCO’s sustainability drive. The new cards require 95% less carbon to produce and they are reusable, recyclable and compostable. The cards are manufactured by Sweden-based Iggesund who are listed in the […]

Elijah Daley shone brightly at the Age Group International Long Course Championships, hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club, where he continued his impressive run by adding two more medals to his tally on the final day. In the 50m freestyle preliminaries, Daley secured the third fastest qualifying time of 25.85. He improved on this in […]

The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey season resumed with a doubleheader at the PCC Hockey Rink which produced 16 goals. North Rock Beacons 2 Devil’s Hole Diablos 4 In the opener, the Devil’s Hole Diablos defeated the North Rock Beacons 4 – 2. Marcel Bouwens scored a hat-trick to lead the Devil’s Hole Diablos to victory, […]

Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club began competing in the 2024 Flying Angels International Track and Field Championships at the Toronto Track and Field Center, making an excellent showing to win four medals on the first day. Ronan Davidge won the under 13 boys 2000 meter run clocking a time of 6:42.02. Riana Robinson finished […]

The Bermuda Golf Association hosted the Bermuda Match Day Championships qualifier yesterday at the Port Royal Golf Course under ideal weather conditions. Fifteen golfers participated in the qualifier, as defending champion Jarryd Dillas has the automatic #1 seed going into the match play matches.   Related Stories Trio Advance To Bermuda Championships Augustus Competes In […]

July 5 saw 100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $725.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by Polaris Holding Co. Ltd, closing down 3.3% at $7.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,430.49, down 0.01% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for […]

Following the UK general election, Premier David Burt said has has “written to the new Prime Minister to congratulate him on his election victory and reiterated the Government of Bermuda’s commitment to building relationships with the new UK Government.” “There will no doubt be changes in policy and personnel and I look forward to working […]

Bermuda College held an event to mark their 50th anniversary, with the College noting that “Bermuda’s only bricks and mortar institution of higher learning has provided 50 years of academic excellence to its community.” Related Stories Photos & Video: APACE College Ceremony Photos & Videos: Bermuda College Graduation Photos & Video: Bermuda College Graduation Photo […]

AM Best has commented following the news that BF&M and Argus Group “have signed a definitive amalgamation agreement, pursuant to which BF&M and Argus will combine in an all-stock transaction.” A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has revised the implications of the under review status to positive from developing for the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and […]

Premier David Burt said he “joins the global community in expressing his heartbreak following the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Beryl” and “that he intends to ask the Cabinet to approve a donation towards the relief effort to assist those who have been affected by the storm.” A Government spokesperson said, “This week […]

[Column written by Patrice Horner] The Climate Investment Summit provided updates on a major topic facing Climate Solutions, and that is litigation. In a London School of Economics 2024 Snapshot Report, it appears litigation levels have stabilized but have not stopped. The Snapshot was presented at the London Climate Week by Joana Setzer Associate Professorial […]

Coralisle Group Ltd. [CG] announced a partnership that unites Cricket West Indies [CWI], the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB], and the Bermuda Government’s Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation to enhance cricket coaching for Bermuda’s youth and local coaches. A spokesperson said, “This initiative, aimed at fostering talent and passion for the sport, leverages CG’s longstanding […]

Bermudian footballer Ajani Burchall has signed a new professional contract at English Premier League side Aston Villa. The 19-year-old winger joined Villa from Bournemouth three years ago and is a North Village youth product. He suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in August 2022, which kept him sidelined until December last year. Burchall became the […]

Hull City announced that four members of their under-21 side — including Bermuda’s Sincere Hall — have signed new contracts ahead of the 2024/25 season. The club said, “Hall, 20, was a consistent creative force for the Under-21s last season, his stoppage-time winner at Vicarage Road being one of the highlights. The Bermuda international, who […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Zoe Skinner has reflected on the “journey of a lifetime” after spending almost two years on a tall ship sailing around the world. Ms Skinner has completed around 3,000 nautical miles on the Picton Castle, leaving Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, in October 2022 and returning on July 13 via ports such […]

The Bermuda Basketball Association announced the 2024 under 16 & under 18 teams who will be representing Bermuda in the upcoming weeks. The jr. men’s under 16 team will be representing Bermuda at the “Battle by the Beach” in the Grand Cayman Islands. The team is as follows: Paul Ashton – Saltus Grammar Amir Brangman-Johnson […]

Kameron Young will be hosting her first virtual conference, The LinkUp, scheduled for August 9th via Zoom, which “seeks to create greater connections for girls and women in STEM.” A spokesperson said, “Earmarked to graduate this July with her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Queen Mary University of London, Bermudian Kameron Young seeks […]

A weekly vendors market is running on Court Street every Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm until September 28. A flyer from Empowered Heritage and Shopping Village, reads: “Our vendor market style is a vibrant and eclectic marketplace where you can explore a wide range of items, clothes, toys, jewellery, antiques, handmade products and […]

July 4 saw 2,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $10,406.00 BD. 2,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 13.8% at $5.17 per share. The BSX finished at 2,430.84, down 0.81% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for […]

Saltus Grammar School announced that Lionel Cann has been promoted to Saltus Director of Facilities & Maintenance. A spokesperson said, “Today, Saltus Grammar School is pleased to announce that famed Bermuda cricketer Lionel Cann has been promoted to Saltus Director of Facilities & Maintenance. Mr. Cann has been a longstanding member of the Saltus community […]

The Ministry of Public Works announced a traffic advisory for the Bermuda Bicycle Association Road Race on July 7th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the Bermuda Bicycle Association Road Race will occur on Sunday, July 7th, 2024, between 8:00 am and 10:30 am. The following roads […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 4] include notice of intended marriage. Marriage Notice: Zachary Messerschmidt & Angelina Hernandez Vasquez Notice type: Legal Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Intended Marriage Notice ID: LN0428/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 04 July, 2024 The Marriage Act, 1944 Notice of Intended Marriage The persons named […]

The Human Rights Commission has extended the public survey on disability inclusion in Bermuda. The deadline for responses is Friday July 12 at 5pm. Lisa Reed, Executive Officer of the Human Rights Commission stated, “The objective of the consultation is to understand the experiences of people with disabilities, and the barriers they may face while […]

CG Insurance “proudly presented the second annual CG Slow Race during Bermuda Charge’s 2024 Scooter Mart Motor Fest, highlighting the firm’s commitment to road safety,” noting that “this event allowed riders to demonstrate their control and precision skills in an exciting competition that focused on safety rather than speed.” Naz Farrow, CEO of CG Insurance, […]

The Bermuda Police Service thanked the public for their help in locating 15-year-old Raquel Sequeria, who returned safely on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service thanks the public for their assistance in locating 15-year-old Raquel Sequeria. “She returned on Wednesday, 3rd July, 2024, safe and well.” Related Stories Police: […]

[Column written by Patrice Horner] Commercial Risk sessions during the London Climate Week delved deeper into practicalities. The type of underwriting will determine the type of data required for decision-making. Clients cannot be requested to provide 50 data points on a long questionnaire in each instance. One approach is using the Key Performance Indicators [KPIs] […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], in partnership with Amrita Bhalla of Performance Solutions, is hosting a webinar titled “Social Media Mastery: Elevate Your Brand on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn” on July 11th, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm, online via GoToWebinar. A spokesperson said, “This event is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the practical tools to […]

In the lone Bermuda Football Association under 23 match at BAA Field, the Somerset Trojans defeated Devonshire Colts 5 – 1. The Somerset Trojans got 2 goals apiece from Jace Donowa and Kynde Mallory, while Shane Robinson scored the lone goal for the Devonshire Colts. Related Stories International Development Academy Webinar Youth Footballers Selected For […]

[Written by Don Burgess] With police revealing Bermuda has between four to six traffic accidents per day, that places the island in the top 10 countries in the world in reported accidents per population. Based on the mid-range figure of five accidents per day, Bermuda would have 1825 accidents per year, placing us tenth on the […]