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Effective Monday [Oct 14], until further notice, “rolling single-lane closures will be implemented between Burnt House Hill and Longford Road to facilitate emergency underground cable repair works undertaken by BELCO.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to notify the motoring public of upcoming road traffic changes on Middle Road in Warwick […]

Christopher Webson and Helena Carvelli-Astwood from Department of National Drug Control [DNDC] earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for September. “As we continue to prioritise social investments, the dedication demonstrated by Mr. Webson and Ms. Carvelli-Astwood is crucial to ensuring our public officers feel confident and equipped and that the services the Government delivers meet the community’s […]

The 2024 Comet Class Internationals Championship Regatta continued off the Corsica River Yacht Club in Maryland. Six Bermuda sailors and their crew took to the water for another three races, taking the series to six races. The defending champion Jack Swikart, is the overall leader with 10 points, he had another two wins, and a […]

Bermudian footballer Jasmine Spence scored the winner for Newport Pagnell Town Women in their 4-3 victory away to Dussindale and Hellesden in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup third-round qualifying match today [October 13]. Spence, who scored her sixth goal in four games, netted her side’s fourth goal in the fifth minute of added time to […]

Monday, October 14 is expected to see mostly sunny day turns cloudy with a few showers overnight, 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 SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be […]

Jamin Hodgkins kicked nine points for Luctonians in their 38-29 defeat away to Redruth in the National 2 West – the fourth level of the English rugby union pyramid yesterday [October 12]. Hodgkins, who played for Bridgend in the Welsh Indigo Premiership last season, kicked three conversions and one penalty. The full-back, a former Bermuda […]

Bermudian ice hockey player Blake Montgomery delivered an impressive display for the Lincoln Stars in their 3-0 win at home to the Waterloo Blackhawks in the United States Hockey League [USHL] yesterday [October 12]. Montgomery, who was drafted by National Hockey League [NHL] team the Ottawa Senators in June, was named as one his team’s […]

“The FCDO works closely with the Home Office, who lead engagement with the Crown Dependencies on beneficial ownership transparency,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on October 10th, MP Ellie Chowns asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, “pursuant to the Answer of 25 July 2024 […]

Nahki Wells scored a hat-trick to help the Bermuda national football team defeat Dominica 6-1 in the Concacaf Nations League at the Flora Duffy Stadium yesterday [October 12]. Knory Scott, Zeiko Lewis and Jai Bean also found the net for coach Michael Findlay’s side. Wells, playing his first game for Bermuda since March last year, […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph claimed a 3-2 win away to Spokane Velocity in the United Soccer League [USL] League One yesterday [October 12]. Lyam MacKinnon scored a brace, and Leonardo Castro also found the net for Greenville. Spokane’s Josh Dolling pulled a goal back from the penalty spot. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Wright […]

Zemira Webb’s Southern University women’s football team won their first conference game of the season after defeating Alabama A&M University 2-1 at home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, last weekend. Webb’s side conceded early on when Czaske Deane scored in the seventeenth minute but fought back through a penalty by Iyanla Bailey-Williams in the 39th minute […]

The 2024/25 Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s League season got underway at the National Sports Center, with a women’s league double-header and a single men’s division match. Women’s Division In the opener the Renegades shut out the Teachers 12 – 0, the Renegades got tries from Jessica Cassidy, and Michelle Croghanm while Laura Mulligan kicked a […]

Sunday, October 13 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 58%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and sunset will be at […]

Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce men’s cross country teammates finished 4th in the 12th Annual Bruce Kirsh Cross Country Cup. The course, known for its challenging 2,000-meter loop featuring 90% grass and 10% dirt roads, welcomed top collegiate athletes across multiple divisions. Franklin Pierce finished with 121 points clocking a combined time of 2:13:00. […]

Bermudian sailors are competing at the Annual Internationals Comet Sailing Regatta at the Corsica River Yacht Club in Maryland this weekend. Six local sailors and their crew are taking part in the competition, which started yesterday [Oct 11] and finishes tomorrow [Oct 13]. The sailors in action are Rudy Bailey and his crew George Bailey, […]

The Gender Diversity and Inclusion Committee [GDI], on behalf of the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA], will be hosting a weekend honoring Women in Sport. A spokesperson said, “The GDI committee is tasked with acknowledging, honoring and promoting Women in Sport; as athletes, coaches, officials and administrators. The BOA is excited to host two events scheduled […]

Jeane Nikolai has been appointed to the post of Permanent Secretary for the Ministry to the Cabinet Office. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter announced the appointment of Ms. Jeane Nikolai to the post of Permanent Secretary for the Ministry to the Cabinet Office. “As the Permanent Secretary, […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington [UNCW] Men’s Tennis teammate’s returned to action competing in the 2024 ITA DI Men’s Carolina Regional Championships hosted by Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina. In his consolation first round match, Mallory lost in a third set tie-breaker to Johan Van Wijk, from Gardner-Webb University. Gardner-Webb won the first […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced domestic senior football schedule changes. A spokesperson said, “The FA Cup match scheduled for Sunday, October 13th between St Davids vs FC Rhino will be moved to either Sunday, November 10th or Monday, November 11th [final date TBD] 2pm at St. David’s Oval. Premier Division Changes “Due to Bernard’s […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] Silver Screens series is set to continue with the showing of ‘She Came to Me’ on Tuesday, October 15 at 2.00pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “BUEI Silver Screens continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute with the screening of ‘She Came to Me’ on Tuesday, October […]

Kamau Leverock played for Gujarat Greats in the Legends League Cricket [LLC] against Konark Suryas Odisha at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, India, today [Oct 11]. Konark Suryas Odisha won the match by seven wickets. Leverock batted at No 6 for the Greats, who batted first, and scored five runs off three balls before being […]

Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University women’s swimming and diving teammates packed The Burr for the third year in a row for the Battle at the Burr III, facing crosstown rival Georgetown in the most anticipated dual meet of the season. Sharrieff and her teammates fell by a score of 133 – 90. Sharrieff led […]

Kiwon Waldron was back in action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, as the harness race season continued. In his first race of the night, Waldron in the bike of Six Sticks Of Gum in race 3 in the pace class finished 5th clocking a time of 1:57 flat. Race 12 was in the trot […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, October 12th. On Saturday the Yankul Silver discharge vessel is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Joy cruise ship and the Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Vision […]

Gabriella Arnold competed in the Kentucky Open Road racing series 3rd race in Ewing, Kentucky. Arnold, competing in the women’s pro race finished 8th crossing the line in a time of 2:07:24. Related Stories Conor White Races In Gravel Championships Cyclists Continue Competing In Saint Martin National Criterium Championships Results Top Riders Set For National […]

The ICS Tires Cobra Puma Junior Championships are set to be played October 21st and 22nd at the Ocean View Golf Course. The age groups for this year’s tournament are girls open, boy’s 11-13, boy’s 14-16, and boy’s 17-18. The format for the tournament is individual stroke play. Related Stories BGA Bermuda Mixed Foursomes Final […]

October 11 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,487.16, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 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 […]

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: Related […]