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There will be an interruption in public services on Friday afternoon [Sept 5] due to a BIU membership meeting. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that due to a Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] membership meeting taking place Friday September 5, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., there will be an interruption in public […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] confirmed there were no major incidents over the Labour Day holiday weekend, though twenty people were arrested for various offences, including impaired driving, knife possession, and dangerous driving. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank the public for their cooperation during the Labour Day Holiday weekend, […]

The Government has awarded Overseas Undergraduate Scholarships to Pjhae-don Douglas, Sanjayah Ible Allwood, Jahkaida Francis-Hollis, Yasmyne Smith, Malaysia Roberts, and Myeisha Sharrieff, and reintroduced the $10,000 Dame Jennifer Smith Scholarship, which has been awarded to Jayce Fraser. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 […]

The 2025 Around the Island Powerboat Race took place this past weekend with boats speeding around the entire island at top speed. Final Results A class [launched at 2:00pm] A111 54:36 [first to Five Star island] Brandon DeSilva, Blake Burgess ⁠A3 57:55 Chris Marshall, Jacari Marshall ⁠A26 1:01 Shane Madeiros, Errin Butterfield B class [launched […]

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has extended the consultation period for the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] until Wednesday, September 17. The spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] today announced that it has reopened the consultation period for the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] to ensure that the voices and perspectives of the community […]

Caitlyn Bobb will represent Bermuda at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in the 400 metres. “Our pocket rocket Caitlyn Bobb is Tokyo-bound,” read a Bermuda National Athletics Association social media post. “She’ll be representing Bermuda at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, and we need you to tune in and cheer her on.” The 22-year-old […]

Val Sherwood has re-released her original song My Open Spaces in support of the upcoming Southlands protest on Saturday, September 6. Ms. Sherwood said, “I was involved in the first efforts to save Southlands from development when Stuart Hayward led the campaign in 2013. “I am re-releasing the original song, My Open Spaces, in support […]

Footballer Aaliyah Nolan scored a hat-trick in Bradford City AFC Women’s 7-1 win at home to Alnwick Women in their opening game of the North East Regional Women’s League Premier at the weekend. The striker announced her retirement from football because of a knee condition at the end of last season but will continue to […]

Gatwoine Minors made local esports history with a 3–2 victory in the final to win the inaugural EA FC Tournament. A spokesperson said, “Local esports history was made on Saturday, August 30th, as Gatwoine Minors emerged victorious at the inaugural EA FC Tournament 2025, hosted by ESports Bermuda Ltd. at Game On Sports Bar & […]

[Opinion column written by Cyril Butterfield] Education is the foundation of a strong community. But in Bermuda, too many of our young people are falling behind. According to the Nonprofit Alliance’s 2024 White Paper, only 50% of students in our primary, middle, and high schools are meeting expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths. These […]

Physical performance coach Dr Spencer Brown will share his knowledge and expertise at the Game Changers sports conference and expo at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club. Dr Brown, of the Island Rehab Hub, will deliver two workshops entitled, ‘Staying in the Game: Smarter training for injury prevention’, and ‘Built to move: The case […]

Dr Ty Douglas is encouraging the island to unite in celebration of BDA Jersey Day by proudly wearing pink Bermuda shirts and securing tickets for the World Cup qualifying clash against Jamaica on Friday [September 5]. To build excitement, Dr Douglas has created an online promotional trailer with a rallying message: “Happy BDA Jersey Day! […]

The 2025 Lionfish Tournament took place this weekend, supporting the Bermuda Lionfish Task Force and honouring the memory of Graham Maddocks, a pioneer in the fight against the invasive species in Bermuda’s waters. Sponsored by Blue Water Divers, the lionfish tournament has been running for more than a decade, raising awareness and encouraging action against lionfish. […]

[Opinion column written by Shadow Legal Affairs Minister Scott Pearman] As the Summer draws to a close, and we enter the autumn season of party political conferences – with the OBA’s party conference in September and the PLP following after in October – here are two questions for you to ponder… First, are you better off […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] presented a $10,000 bursary to D’Angele Symonds. A spokesperson said, “In honour of Teddy Tucker’s centennial year, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] Board of Directors is pleased to present a special one-time only bursary in the amount of $10,000 to Miss D’Angele Symonds. “Teddy, an ocean advocate and […]

Member companies of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] recorded a strong 10% year-over-year increase in premium written in 2024, and an 8.5% increase in total equity. A spokesperson said, “ABIR’s global underwriting report, released today, comprises data from 25 of 33 member re/insurers for the calendar year 2024. The group generated gross written premium […]

September 2 saw 1,300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $3,900.00 BD. 1,300 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing down 57.1% at $3.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,977.23, down 0.22% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 49 remained unchanged. The full report for […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [September 2] include trademark applications and acting appointments. Trademark Journal Entry – August 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN0836/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 02 September, 2025 29-Aug-2025 – Post Registration Trademark Journal [PDF] Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of […]

BF&M has awarded the $20,000 Postgraduate John Wight Scholarship to Veronica Swan DeGraff, supporting her pursuit of a Doctor of Medicine degree at St. George’s University in Grenada. A spokesperson said, “BF&M is proud to announce that Veronica Swan DeGraff is the recipient of the BF&M Postgraduate John Wight Scholarship. “The $20,000 award will support […]

“Bermudian writer and cultural ambassador Tiara S. Webb served as one of the judges at the first-ever Wapax! Regional Poetry Slam, held during Carifesta XV in Barbados last week. A spokesperson said, “The slam, which was covered by Barbados Today, marked a historic moment for the Caribbean’s literary arts, bringing together poets from Barbados, Jamaica, […]

The Department of Health, with support from the Pan-American Health Organization [PAHO], completed a two-day workshop introducing a “new digital tool that will make it easier for healthcare providers to share immunization information.” A Government spokesperson said, “The FHIR [Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources] Interface strengthens Bermuda’s Electronic Immunization Registry [EIR], assisting private physicians and the […]

Bermuda College, in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Compliance Officers, is set to launch a new Compliance Academy this month, supported by the upcoming Bermuda Compliance Professionals Conference on September 17. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College is set to launch a new academy aimed at supporting Bermuda’s businesses. “The Compliance Academy will launch this […]

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced senior leadership changes, including the reappointment of Michael Schrum as Group CFO, the appointment of Bri Hidalgo as Group Chief Risk Officer, and Meredith Steinhaus as Interim General Counsel. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced senior leadership changes […]