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The Ministry of Economy and Labour reminded the public and the business community that Bermuda’s minimum wage will increase from $16.40 to $17.13 per hour effective September 1, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “This increase, approved on the recommendation of the Wage Commission, represents a significant step forward for Bermuda’s workers. More than 2,500 employees […]

“The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that “repainting of the steel structure of Watford Bridge will commence on Monday, 8 September 2025, weather permitting.” A Government spokesperson said, “This project follows a survey carried out in 2024 by engineers, which recommended cleaning and repainting the steel beams to preserve the bridge’s structural integrity. […]

The “estimated value of work put in place during the first quarter reached $66.8 million, the highest quarterly value of construction since Q1 2019,” the government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to report that Bermuda’s construction sector continues its strong rebound, driving economic growth and fostering […]

This weekend, as part of CARIFESTA XV in Barbados, the “Country Night – Bermuda” event was held, showcasing a vibrant celebration of island music, dance, and cultural artistry. A spokesperson previously said, “Bermuda is set to make a vibrant mark at the Caribbean’s premier arts and culture festival, CARIFESTA XV, taking place in Barbados from […]

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] has installed a second state-of-the-art GE Senographe Pristina 3D mammography machine. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC], an independent nonprofit medical facility, is proud to announce the installation of a second state-of-the-art GE Senographe Pristina 3D mammography machine. This new machine strengthens the Centre’s ability to […]

[Column written by Iesha Musson] When headlines and social media are dominated by negativity and instigating division for “likes” and to grab your attention, it can be easy to miss the quiet, steady progress being made. We know that we aren’t where we need to be as a people. Too many are still struggling to […]

[Column written by John Seymour] Bermuda’s Black man is still here, still capable, still brilliant The story of the Black man in Bermuda is one marked by endurance, pride, and contribution, but increasingly, it is also one of decline, despair, and erasure. We stand on the shoulders of ancestors who survived slavery, fought for civil […]

The Bermuda Basketball Association hosted a 3×3 event with five men’s teams competing, where Raptors V2 went undefeated to claim the championship title. A spokesperson said, “Due to poor registration numbers, the BBA only held a Male Open category last night at the 3×3 event. There were 5 teams competing for the cash prize. Raptors […]

Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe is in second place overall after the opening day of racing at the ILCA Under-21 World Championship in Ireland. Competing in Dublin Bay, Kempe showed strong consistency in the ILCA 7 Class, securing a third-place finish in the first race followed by a second-place finish in the second. His performance places […]

Bermudian football player Andrew Armstrong scored a goal for the No. 12 ranked University of Dayton men’s soccer team as they recorded a 4-0 shutout victory over No. 20 Western Michigan. Armstrong, who led his team with five shots in the match, found the back of the net in the 58th minute. Dayton dominated the […]

Bermudian footballers and coaches saw a range of results in recent league action for their respective clubs in England and the United States. In England’s FA Women’s Premier League Premier Division North, Kenni Thompson provided a match-winning assist for Bournemouth Women’s FC. With the game scoreless, Thompson delivered a cross in the 90th minute that […]

Bermudian middle-distance runner Dage Minors captured a second-place finish in the elite men’s 1000-meter race at the Tonypandy Track Classic in Wales. Competing at the King George VI Athletics Track, Minors recorded a time of 2:23.20. He finished just behind race winner Jack Organ, who crossed the line in a time of 2:22.63. Related Stories […]

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Contest III was crowned the overall champion of the Fitted Dinghy Racing season, which concluded in St. George’s Harbour. Following a season of races, Contest III secured the title ahead of Challenger II from the Sandys Boat Club, which finished as the runner-up. The Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club’s Elizabeth […]

The Bermuda Women’s National Squash team was defeated by the United States in their opening team match at the XXVI Pan American Squash Championship in Brazil. In the first match, Bermuda’s Abigail Brewer fell to Caroline Fouts of the USA in three games [11-0, 11-3, 11-1]. The match lasted 16 minutes. Rachel Barnes was next […]

[Updated] A collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar occurred near the junction of Harrington Hundreds Road and Knapton Hill this evening [Aug 24]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar near the junction of Harrington Hundreds Road and Knapton Hill. “As a result, […]

The Bermuda Community Outreach Foundation [BCOF] held its second annual Back-to-School Giveaway this weekend at Death Valley Playground in Southampton. Related Stories Photos: CPA Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway Photos: Bermuda’s Students Go Back To School Video: Victor Scott School’s “Level Up” Gombey Celebration & Back To School Party Photos: 1st Day Of School At Northlands Primary […]

Monday, August 25 is expected to see sunny intervals with a possible passing shower or two, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at […]

Premier David Burt and some of the Cabinet Ministers hosted a session to discuss the risks that social media can pose to children. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, hosted a Chat & Chew session focused on the risks social media poses to children. The Minister of Health, the Hon. […]

[Column written by Chris Famous] A few days ago, the following question was posed in a Whatsapp chatgroup. “Do Caribbean people see themselves as African?” Let us drill down on it a bit. We are Caribbean peoples. Which by definition means many/most of us are here in or from the region because untold numbers of […]

Warwick Workman’s Club have defeated Somerset Bridge in the Western County Cup at White Hill Field, claiming a thrilling 11-run victory in a rain-affected match. Warwick Workman’s Club Inning ..02 [14] Luke Horan c Adrian Burrows b Khymai Richards ..04 [13] Malachi Jones Run Out ..29 [38] Zeri Tomlinson LBW Allan Douglas ..00 [02] Tre […]

The Bermuda junior golf team has finished in third place at the North America Cup tournament in Aurora, Canada. The team concluded the three-day international match play event with a final total of 21.5 points. Team Mexico won the championship with 55 points, while Team Canada secured second place with 22.5 points. On the final […]

Bermudian swimmers Thomas Cechini and Connor Hupman have completed their competition at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania. The pair finished their campaigns in the heats of the Men’s 100m Freestyle. Cechini placed sixth in his heat with a time of 53.08 seconds, ranking him 70th overall. In a separate heat, Hupman finished […]

Cameron Jeffers took a wicket in Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club First XI’s 80-run defeat at home to Frenchay First XI in the West of England Premier League Bristol & North Somerset yesterday [August 23]. Batting first, Frenchay scored 244 all out from 49.5 overs, with leg-break bowler Jeffers taking one wicket for 29 […]

Tropical Storm Fernand is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its nearest forecasted point to Bermuda being 247 nm to the ESE at 1pm today [August 24] with the BWS noting that “this forecast is subject to change with the next update.” Graphic courtesy of the BWS: […]

Bermuda’s Under-14 Girls National Team recently competed in the 2025 CFU U-14 Challenge Series in Trinidad & Tobago, showcasing their football skills. The tournament was contested in two tiers, bringing together nearly 500 young female footballers for ten days of competitive action and cultural exchange. The organizers said, “Instituted in 2018, the Challenge Series alternates […]

Footballer Ayleal Dill scored a hat-trick for Southwell City in a 4-2 win at home to Leicester Nirvana in the first round qualifying of the FA Vase Trophy in England yesterday [August 23]. Dill’s first goal came after 18 minutes, as he rounded the goalkeeper before lobbing the ball into the net. He put his […]

The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association has launched BTOA Connect, a new app for booking taxis across the island. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association [BTOA] is proud to announce the launch of the BTOA Connect Customer App, now available for download on iOS and Android. “This new platform provides […]

High jumper Sakari Famous has reflected on her season after representing Bermuda at the recent North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Championship in Freeport, Bahamas. Famous finished fourth in her event, posting a leap of 1.80 metres. “I appreciate all the support over this past season, and I look forward to continuing doing my […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph were defeated 1-0 at home to Texoma FC in the USL League One yesterday [August 23]. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Wright made appearances for the Bermuda and United States national football teams. He was appointed head coach of Greenville at the start of last season, having served as assistant […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island were defeated 3-0 away to Hartford Athletic in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [August 23]. A former Bermuda captain, Smith made history in his first year as a head coach last term, leading Rhode Island to the Eastern Conference final in their inaugural season. Rhode Island, who are ninth in […]

News that Bermudian stylist Shiona Turini won an Emmy for her work with Beyoncé, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service celebrated 14 recruits who completed the Foundation Course, and Monique Bailey and Simone Fox received the Public Service Excellence Award were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good […]

CPA Bermuda held its second annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway this weekend on the Cabinet House Lawn, distributing 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to local students. Jozelle Opoku, President & CEO of CPA Bermuda, previously said, “Our Back-to-School Drive is more than just a giveaway—it’s about ensuring that every child has the tools they need […]

Equestrian Alex McMartin delivered a strong performance at the Global Amateur Tour in Brazil, securing the title of Best Placed Foreign Combination in the Amateur Division of the 1.10/1.15m Championships. The organizers said, “When Bermuda representative Alex McMartin first signed up for GAT Brazil, she chose the daily training option – keen to soak up […]

Bermuda’s junior golf team maintained its third-place position after the second day of competition at the North America Cup. In the day’s match play, the Bermudian team earned 7 points, placing them second for the day. Team Canada finished the day with 19.5 points, and Team Mexico scored 6.5 points. The overall standings show Team […]

The Bermuda Football Association has released the schedule for the 2025-26 season, which includes a full calendar of local and international matches. The full 2025 Charity Cup/Dudley Eve & September & October International Schedules follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Results: 8 Bermudian Footballers Overseas Rick Wright’s Greenville Win Thriller IDA Bermuda Play Against Coleraine […]

Sunday, August 24 is expected to see early cloudy periods with a few showers likely, easing later, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°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 […]

Bermudian athlete Nirobi Smith Mills secured a fifth-place finish in the men’s 800-meter final at the Junior Pan American Games, while golfer Oliver Betschart completed his second round of competition. Smith Mills clocked a time of 1:50.00 in the final. The race was won by gold medalist Miguel Angel Pantojas, who recorded a time of […]

Bermuda cricketer Chare Smith helped Frenchay Cricket Club First XI defeat Bristol Cricket Club Second XI by six wickets at home in a recent West of England Premier League [Bristol & North Somerset] match. The seam bowler took one wicket for 15 runs off six overs as Bristol were bowled out for 128 from 42.4 […]

Adam Hall has been named on the 60-day injured list by Minor League Baseball team Biloxi Shuckers. The Shuckers are the Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, where Hall spent part of pre-season. Biloxi defeated the Chattanooga Lookouts 7-4 at home yesterday [August 22]. Related Stories Adam Hall’s Biloxi Defeated By Lookouts Adam Hall’s Biloxi […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 23rd. On Saturday the T Procyon discharge vessel is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Aqua cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship, the Vision of the Seas and the Island Princess […]

August 22 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,922.67, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 22] include public notification and acting appointments. Bermuda Monetary Authority Statement Of Financial Position Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0816/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 22 August, 2025 Bermuda Monetary Authority Statement of Financial Position As at June […]

BELCO provided an update on power outages caused by Hurricane Erin, which passed northwest of the island on Thursday evening [Aug 21]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided an update on power outages as a result of Hurricane Erin. Hurricane Erin passed Bermuda to the northwest at approximately 7 pm on […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that “ongoing paving works currently underway in Smith’s Parish will shift to the eastbound lane of Middle Road, from Store Hill to North Shore Road.” A Government spokesperson said, “Beginning Tuesday, 26 August 2025, this section of Middle Road will be closed from Store Hill […]

The Bermuda under-14 girls’ national football team is playing against the Dominican Republic at the 2025 CFU U14 Challenge Series, and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories Bermuda U14 Defeat Trinidad & Tobago Video: Flashback To 2013 Gold Medal Win Colts & Ballers Win, Zebras & Stars Draw Video: ‘Save Of […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that, as of 10:30am today, the Department of Parks’ lifeguard service has resumed normal operations at Turtle Beach, Clearwater Beach, John Smith’s Bay, and Horseshoe Bay. A Government spokesperson said, “While lifeguards are now on duty, the public is reminded that sea conditions remain hazardous around the […]

The 18th PwC Insurance Summit on November 12, will bring leading re/insurance executives and policymakers to Bermuda to discuss global industry challenges and opportunities. A spokesperson said, “The PwC Insurance Summit, presented with the Financial Times, is delighted to unveil confirmed speakers for its highly anticipated event on 12 November 2025. “Firmly established as the […]

Bermudian squash players opened competition at the XXVI Pan American Squash Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with mixed results in the men’s and women’s singles divisions. In the women’s main draw, Sydney Wallace advanced after defeating Trinidad’s Rhea Khan 11-8, 7-11, 11-8, 11-6. Abigail Brewer lost to Brazil’s Laura Silva 11-7, 11-2, 11-1, while […]

Weather on the South Shore was impacted as Hurricane Erin passed hundreds of miles off Bermuda, bringing wind and waves to the island. The passing storm also led to power outages, with BELCO reporting that — as of earlier this morning — the majority of affected customers are in Hamilton Parish with 237 outages, followed […]

Leslie “Tiger” Fitzpatrick is set to attend the Athene Youth Kickstart Cup at the National Sports Centre from September 26 to 28, leading youth football activities and delivering a keynote address. A spokesperson said, “Athene Life Re is proud to announce that Leslie “Tiger” Fitzpatrick, Head of Pro Player Pathway at New York Red Bulls […]