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Ignite Bermuda has announced the promotion of Laura Lyons to the role of Deputy Director. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda today announced the promotion of Laura Lyons to Deputy Director. A founding team member since 2019, Lyons has helped shape Bermuda’s entrepreneurial landscape through mentorship, programme delivery, and ecosystem-building, contributions that now position her to […]

The Southampton Parish Council has awarded scholarships to six students — Myeisha Sharrieff, Enrique Mendes, Jahkaida Francis-Hollis, Sanjayah Allwood, Alay Burgess-Rocker, and Noah Hayward — to support their further education. A spokesperson said, “The Southampton Parish Council recently awarded scholarships to students of Southampton Parish to assist with their further education. This year’s Recipients are: […]

A team of Bermuda cyclists are heading to Barbados for the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships. Representing the island are Charlotte Millington, Skye Ferguson, Keon Stevens, Andrew Thomas and Jacob Wright. The championships run from Saturday [August 30] to Sunday. Peter Dunne, team manager, and mechanic and coach Chequan Richardson have travelled with the riders, who […]

[Written by Dale Butler] The 90th birthday celebration of Kurt Stapff, organized by his wife Rose Ann and daughters Natalie and Joanna at a Warwick residence, was a magical, musical treat on Saturday, August 23rd. It brought back memories of the Waterlot Sunday brunches where they greeted patrons with the sounds of New Orleans from […]

Nahki Wells, Danté Leverock, and Dale Eve are among the footballers included in the squad for the Concacaf World Cup Qualifying matches in September. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is delighted to announce the final team selected for the Concacaf World Cup Qualifying matches in September 2025. “Here we are at the September […]

Sport psychology consultant Keval Patel will share his knowledge and expertise at the Game Changer sports conference and expo at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club. Patel, who also works for Sky Bet Championship football club Queens Park Rangers, will deliver a workshop entitled, In their corner: How parents can support athlete growth. It […]

Bermudian archers Camerin Pickering and Jaydon Roberts are set to compete at the Hyundai World Archery Championships in Gwangju, Republic of Korea. Roberts, who recently competed at the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay, and Pickering will be in action in the recurve men’s competition. The championships are set to take place from September […]

Innovative environmental DNA sequencing and acoustic surveys have revealed “vulnerable and near-threatened species” in the Sargasso Sea, Greenpeace said. A spokesperson said, “The presence of elusive pygmy sperm whales, as well as vulnerable and near-threatened species, has been detected in the Sargasso Sea using innovative environmental DNA sequencing and acoustic surveys, boosting calls for it to be declared […]

Footballer Nayan Grant and his Gillingham Academy team-mates started their Under-18 Professional Development League Cup campaign in style with a 6-1 win at home to Millwall yesterday [August 27]. The final goal of the match was created by Grant, who crossed from the right for Freddie Carruthers to tuck the ball home. Grant has represented […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Twelve-year-old Zoe Oduntan has set out to build a youth rowing community in Bermuda by founding the Longtails Rowing Club — the island’s first club dedicated to sculling. The club, operating under the Bermuda Rowing Association [BRA], already has 12 middle- and high-school members and is seeking volunteers with sculling experience, […]

Bermuda women’s footballer Leilanni Nesbeth has reflected on the hurdles she has overcome during her sporting journey during a recent interview. The Chicago Red Stars midfielder was recently featured on the National Women’s Soccer League’s ION Features, where she spoke candidly about her dual passion for football and cricket, and the personal challenges that have […]

Conduit Re has promoted Angus Hampton to Head of Casualty, expanded Peter Kiernan’s role as Head of Property to include broker and client management, and appointed David Frawley to its specialty team alongside Marc Bearman. A spokesperson said, “Conduit Re, a multi-line Bermuda-based reinsurance business, is pleased to announce several promotions and a strategic hire. […]

Bermudian golfer Daniel Augustus has competed in the Clutch Pro Tour’s Caddy Club Classic, a tournament held at the Porters Park Golf Club in Hertfordshire, England. The course, a former venue for Open Championship Regional Qualifying, challenged competitors with its demanding layout. Augustus concluded his round with a score of 4-over par 74. His scorecard […]

Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe moved twelfth overall after two more races at the 2025 ILCA Under-21 World Championships in Dublin Bay, Ireland. In the first race of the day, the seventh of the series, Kempe finished in 16th place. He followed up with an 18th place finish in the second race. Kempe has a total […]

Bermuda’s golfers have made progress at the 2025 World Amateur Handicap Championships in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Several players positioned themselves for a strong final round after moving up the leaderboards on the third day of competition. In the Women’s Gross Division, Tracy Burgess delivered the day’s top performance, claiming first place in Flight #54 with […]

Bermudian golfer Arman Newton has continued his Canadian golf tour, competing in the CJGA Mizuno National Junior Championship at Carlisle Golf Club. After three rounds, Newton is tied for 15th place with a total score of 14-over par. The Bermudian improved his performance with each round, beginning with an opening score of 8-over par 80. […]

One Body in Christ Movement for God’s Purpose Creative Arts ministry along with Evangelist Nikita Robinson of The Worship Room on Magic102.7FM are inviting the public to come together for a time of prayer and praise this Sunday August 31st from 3pm-5pm at Peace Lutheran Church Front Lawn, Paget Parish. A spokesperson said, “Clergy from […]

Liberty Mutual Reinsurance and Safehub have launched ShakeNet Parametric, a next-generation earthquake insurance solution powered by advanced seismic data. A spokesperson said, “Liberty Mutual Reinsurance [LM Re], part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, and Safehub, a leading provider of seismic sensor and risk management technology, today announced the launch of ShakeNet Parametric — a next-generation […]

August 27 saw 2,744 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $123,422.70 BD. 2,744 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.3% at $45.00 per share, while another 2 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $17.51 per share. The BSX finished at 2,983.96, up 1.91% on […]

The Bermuda Friendly Societies Association will hold the rescheduled 22nd Annual Sportsmanship Award at Alexandrina Hall on Court Street tomorrow [August 28]. The award, which is handed to the player displaying “good sportsmanship and fair play” at the Annual Cup Match Classic, is selected by the Cup Match umpires. The event aims to “recognise and […]

The Tax Reform Commission [TRC] today released its report on policy recommendations to “reshape Bermuda’s tax system to reduce the cost of living and the cost of doing business, and to promote job creation, economic growth, social equity and healthy public finances.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance, David Burt, JP, […]

An inmate being transported from the Courts to the Co-Ed Facility “became disruptive and attempted to manipulate their restraints,” and “additional officers were called to assist” and “the situation was contained.” A Government spokesman advised: “A Department of Corrections escort was transporting an inmate from the Courts to the Co-Ed Facility. During the journey, at […]

Promising young footballers from the DaRock Elite Academy are developing their skills on tour in England, training with top coaches and playing matches against academy teams. The trip has started in the north-west of England, with the young players visiting the academy of Sky Bet League One side Bolton Wanderers. “After a long day of […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is launching a public awareness campaign to remind property owners to routinely trim overhanging trees and hedges that extend onto the Island’s roadways. A Government spokesperson said, “Through Government and Waste Management communication platforms, the campaign will encourage residents to act now to reduce hazards and support hurricane […]

The “Trees4Scores” initiative, which links cricket and football performances to the planting of native ecosystems in Bermuda, is underway. A spokesperson said, “This year’s 5th annual Youth Climate Summit [YCS], hosted by the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI], includes ‘Trees4Scores’, a ground-breaking environmental service programme focused on restoring and preserving Bermuda’s unique biodiversity whilst promoting […]

The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is celebrating 172 students for participating in the 2025 Youth Employment Programmes this summer, an initiative designed to “bridge the gap between education and meaningful employment.” A Government spokesperson said, “The programmes, which include the Summer Employment Programme and Summer Internship Programme, are part of the Government’s ongoing efforts […]

Thursday, August 28 is expected to see sunny periods, chance of occasional showers, with the high to be near 30°C/86°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 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.51am and sunset […]