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[Opinion column written by Margot Shane] The picture that often accompanies this story is not of me. That’s intentional. It shows something bigger than any one person. It shows a community – business owners and employees – who believe their work is more than just a job. They believe in shaping the next generation. That’s […]

“Government will undertake a structured and transparent process to develop updated signage legislation that reflects the needs and expectations of a modern Bermuda,” Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday the Minister said, “In recent weeks, there has been increasing public debate about […]

Conduit Holdings has appointed William Randolph as Chief Risk Officer. A spokesperson said, “Conduit Holdings Limited, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, a multi-line Bermuda-based reinsurance business, is pleased to announce the appointment of William Randolph as Chief Risk Officer with immediate effect. “William brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the role, […]

The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] hosted its annual Mentors’ Reception on Thursday, July 10, at Chubb Bermuda, recognizing the 28 students selected for the 2025 ABIC Education Awards program. A spokesperson said, “Now in its 48th year, the event celebrated professional development and the lasting impact of mentorship. “Since its inception, the ABIC […]

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips has advanced to the second qualifying round of the M15 Monastir ITF International Tennis Tournament after a victory in his opening match. Phillips defeated Thomas Drayton of Great Britain in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6. The win comes after Phillips reached the second round of the main draw during the previous […]

The Bermuda Police Service is investigating three separate road collisions that occurred over the weekend in Pembroke, Southampton, and St. George’s, and continues to appeal for witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward. Pembroke A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, 13th July 2025, police and other first responders attended a […]

The Fidelis Partnership [TFP], together with Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Fidelis. A spokesperson said, “Founded by underwriting innovator Richard Brindle, Fidelis began underwriting in 2015. Over the next eight years the Company grew into a leading property and specialty insurer. In 2023, Fidelis completed its groundbreaking bifurcation into The […]

July 14 saw 100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $1,625.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing down 1.5% at $16.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,809.14, down 0.08% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 48 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]

[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] The Progressive Labour Party believes in putting Bermudians first. That’s the principle guiding our immigration policy, economic policy and our housing policies. Being Pro-Bermudian doesn’t mean being xenophobic or anti-immigration, it means making sure that immigration works for Bermudians and their families in the first instance. Conversely, the OBA, […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is urging all road users to exercise increased care and caution following a “concerning number of serious road traffic collisions over the past weekend.” Superintendent Arthur Glasford said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is once again urging all road users to exercise greater care and caution when travelling on our […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Taylor Carrick will compete for the gold medal in the men’s squash final tomorrow [July 15] after a gritty semi-final victory at the Island Games in Orkney. Carrick overcame Gibraltar’s Ivan Flores 3-2 in a tense five-game battle at the Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall, showcasing resilience and determination. The Bermudian took […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 14] include acting appointments and boards appointments. Commissioner Of Education Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0697/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Department of Education Publication date: 14 July, 2025 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Commissoner Of Education Department Of Education Dr. […]

The Ex-Artillerymen’s Association donated $1,000 from their annual Mother’s Day Brunch proceeds to The Gina Spence Program’s Each One Reach One Back to School initiative. A spokesperson said, “The Entertainment Committee of The Ex-Artillerymen’s Association held their annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday May 11th 2025. Since inception, May 2017, part proceeds have been donated […]

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has launched its 2025 Volunteer Program, inviting community members to support the PGA TOUR event this November at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Volunteer Program, presented by longtime partners BF&M and Argus. As the tournament prepares […]

The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative [BEJI] announced that its Founder and Executive Director, Eron Hill, has been appointed to the Treatment of Offenders Board. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Hill’s appointment made by the Hon. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator Kim Wilkerson JP reflects a timely alignment between the Government’s commitment to meaningful justice […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is extending the opportunity for our youth to finish collecting the 2024-2025 Legends & Superstars sports cards series until Friday, 8th August 2025! A spokesperson said, “As many will recall, all 44 sports cards, featuring local athletes, have been available since May 2025. Proof of several completed sports cards collections, […]

The Bermuda Government has launched a survey to help support the development of Bermuda’s first National Entrepreneurship Strategy, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 11] the Minister said, “I rise today with immense pleasure to announce a pivotal initiative that underscores this Government’s unwavering commitment to […]

Bermuda’s national beach volleyball teams have concluded the fourth stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, with both the men’s and women’s pairs securing ninth-place finishes. In the men’s division, Kyle Hamilton and Connor Somerville were defeated in their final match against Edgar Maldonado and Luis García Penagos of Guatemala. The Guatemalan team won the […]

[Updating] The 2025 Island Games in Orkney, Scotland is underway, with Bermuda’s team joining teams from other islands all around the world. More than 60 athletes will represent Bermuda across seven sports – athletics, badminton, bowls, golf, squash, triathlon, and football – as Orkney will host more than 2,000 athletes from 24 island groups competing […]

Dennico Hollis scored a century in LOC Hire Stenhousemuir Second XI’s one-wicket win away to Nunholm in the Western Cricket District Union Premiership Two on Saturday [July 12]. Batting at No 5, Hollis hit 126 not out off 89 balls as Stenhousemuir scored 201 runs for the loss of nine wickets from 37.2 overs in […]

Bermuda’s under-19 men’s rugby team secured a fifth-place finish at the Rugby Americas North [RAN] XVs Tournament after defeating Trinidad & Tobago 36-7 in a commanding performance. The Bermudian side established its authority early in the final placement match. First-half tries from Rowan Stewart, Michael Barclay, and Jahkeel Smith put Bermuda in control. Two successful […]

Bermudian runner Nirobi Smith-Mills won the Men’s 800m C Final at the British Milers Club Watford Grand Prix, setting a personal best time. Competing at the Woodside Stadium in the UK, Smith-Mills crossed the line in 1:48.39. Related Stories Jake Brislane Competes At Track Meet In UK Outerbridge Named To Orlando All-Area Team Raelyn Robinson […]

Bermuda’s men’s beach volleyball team of Kyle Hamilton and Connor Somerville concluded their group stage play at the fourth stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, falling to the host nation’s team. In their final Pool C match, Hamilton and Somerville were defeated 2-0 by Mexico’s Ines Antonio Vargas Lares and Carlos Andres Ayala Herrera. […]

The City of Hamilton hosted a ‘Summer Sunday’ community event this afternoon [July 13] at Victoria Park, with live entertainment, games, food, and activities for all ages. City Senior Events Coordinator Lorna Hayward previously said, “We’ve taken everything people love about Summer Sunday and turned it up a notch. This year’s event is all about […]

The Bermy Bouncers Jump Rope Team will be competing in the World Jump Rope Championships in Japan from July 27th – August 3rd. A spokesperson said, “The Bermy Bouncers Jump Rope Team, the island’s national representatives in the sport of jump rope will compete on a global stage this July at the World Jump Rope […]

Bermuda’s football teams launched their Island Games campaigns with a pair of victories today [July 13], as the men’s under-23 squad and the senior women’s team both secured wins in their opening matches. The Bermuda men’s under-23 team began their tournament with a solid 2-0 victory over the Western Isles, and later in the day, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda men’s under-23 and women’s national football teams made winning starts to their Island Games campaigns in Orkney today [July 13]. In their opening match against the Western Isles, the under-23 team enjoyed a convincing 2-0 victory thanks to second-half goals from Joshua Joseph and Keyni Mills at the Rendall […]

Bermudian striker Nahki Wells made his debut for his new club, Luton Town, in an 8-1 pre-season friendly victory against Slovenian Second League side NK Triglav Kranj. Wells played for 30 minutes in the match, which concluded a training week for his team in Slovenia. Related Stories Huddersfield Fans Gather For Celebration Wells & Huddersfield […]

Monday, July 14 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, a few showers that increase overnight, with the high to be near 32°C/89°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise […]

FoodHub Bermuda has announced a “major leadership reorganization and expansion with the opening of six strategic leadership positions.” A spokesperson said, “FoodHub Bermuda, one of the island’s largest and most dynamic businesses, announces a major leadership reorganization and expansion with the opening of six strategic leadership positions: Chief Operating Officer, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, […]

The Transport Control Department [TCD] will launch Phase Two of its enhanced digital applications on July 14, as part of its “efforts to simplify and modernize vehicle-related services. ” A Government spokesperson said, “These updates are designed to improve efficiency, increase transparency, and enhance the overall customer experience. “The first phase became available online starting […]

Bermuda Universal Electric [BUE], a division of the BAC Group, has recently completed its first NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Universal Electric [BUE], a division of the BAC Group, has completed its first NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training, delivering powerful, hands-on instruction to professionals from Bermuda’s top commercial, institutional, and industrial […]

A new champion has been crowned in the Western County Cup competition, as challengers Somerset Bridge staged an impressive upset to defeat cup holders Willow Cuts by 38 runs in the Second Round at White Hill Field. Somerset Bridge won the toss and elected to bat, posting a total of 158 before being bowled out. […]

Bermudian basketball player Ralph Scott led his NBA Academy Select Purple team to an 83-68 victory over the Mississauga Monarchs at the NBA Academy Games. Scott scored a game-high 22 points in 26 minutes on the court. His performance included shooting 8-for-15 from the field and 3-for-6 from three-point range. The Bermudian player also contributed […]

The 2025 Big Game Classic Tournament got underway as part of the Bermuda Triple Crown series. According to the event website, “The largest event of the Triple Crown series, the Bermuda Big Game Classic is one of the world’s most prestigious blue marlin tournaments thanks in part to a fleet of some of the sport’s […]

Jens Drea claimed a commanding victory this week in the latest installment of the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Super Sprint Series, held at the picturesque Clearwater Beach. Drea showcased impressive form across the 200m swim, three-lap bike course, and two-lap run, crossing the finish line in a swift time of 25 minutes and 9 seconds. Following […]

Bermuda will again serve as a critical node in global digital connectivity as Google announced a second transatlantic cable which will connect Florida to Spain, transiting through Bermuda and the Azores, Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, In 2022, Bermuda took a […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] conducted the Semi-Final draw for the Under-23 Summer League Knock-Out Cup. Four strong teams remain in contention for the coveted silverware: the Somerset Trojans, Dandy Town Hornets, FC Bascome, and the PHC Zebras. Both semi-final matches are scheduled to take place on Monday, July 21st, with the BAA Field hosting […]

Police are investigating an assault in Warwick this evening [July 12] which resulted in a man being taken to hospital. A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating an assault that occurred outside a private residence, on Dunscombe Road in Warwick, around 8:15pm on Saturday 12th July 2025. “It is believed that the victim was sitting […]

Bermudian junior golfers Oliver Betschart and Dylan Musso have completed the final round of the Uswing Mojing Junior World Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Club in California. In a field of 216 players, Betschart finished tied for 48th place. He carded rounds of 77, 73, and 76 for a three-day total of 226, placing him […]

Sunday, July 13 is expected to see more sun than cloud with the chance of a shower later, with the high to be near 32°C/89°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Triathlete Megan Berry said she is “excited and nervous” about making her debut at the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland, tomorrow [July 13]. The 31-year-old will be the first Team Bermuda athlete in action at the biennial Games when she competes at the Stomness Marina Slip at 4am BDA time. […]

[Updated with photos + written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s travelling party of more than 60 athletes received the warmest of Orkney welcomes at the International Island Games opening ceremony today [July 12]. Held inside a pack Bignold Park in Kirkwall, Bermuda’s team looked resplendent in their eye-catching pink shirts, referencing the island’s unique natural attributes […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Aaron Simmons is on a mission – not just to elevate his own game, but to put Bermuda badminton on the map and inspire a new generation of players. The 23-year-old is among a team of seven athletes – Danial Hughes, Aaron Simmons, Rishi Gadimwale, Jin Sun, Desi Darrell, Emma Moran-Lee, […]

Bermuda’s Ralph Scott led his basketball team in scoring during competition at the NBA Academy Games, as his NBA Academy Select Purple squad was narrowly defeated 95-94 by the NBA Academy Select Red. Scott put up a team-high 16 points in 28 minutes of action. His stat line included shooting 6-for-15 from the field and […]

[Updating] The opening ceremony of the Island Games in Orkney, Scotland is being held this afternoon [July 12], with Bermuda’s team joining teams from other islands all around the world. More than 60 athletes will represent Bermuda across seven sports – athletics, badminton, bowls, golf, squash, triathlon, and football – at the multi-sport event, and […]

Bermuda’s national beach volleyball teams faced a challenging opening day at the fourth stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Mexico, with both pairs recording two losses in pool play. In the women’s competition, the team of Megan Hands and Natalie Gazzard fell 2-0 to Cristina Almeida and Amber Bennet of the U.S. Virgin […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron competed in four races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, driving in both Trot and Pace events. In his first race, the third of the evening, Waldron drove The Gambler to a fifth-place finish in the Trot Class, crossing the line in 1:59&2. Later, in the tenth race, also a […]

A two-vehicle collision on Kindley Field Road in St. George’s early this morning [July 12] resulted in multiple people being injured. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 2:30am on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel were dispatched to a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Kindley […]

Bermudian cyclist Conor White was back in competitive action this week, taking on a strong field in the Cycle Exchange Guildford Open Grand Prix Criterium in the UK. A total of 65 riders lined up at the start, making for a challenging and fast-paced one-day race. White put in a solid performance, navigating the technical […]