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The Somerset Trojans captured the Bermuda Football Association’s under-23 knock-out championship title with a 5-2 win over FC Bascome in the final. FC Bascome opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Ben Osset. Somerset responded in the 23rd minute with a goal from Keyni Mills, but Bascome regained the lead a minute later through […]

[Written by Don Burgess] The upcoming 16th Annual Robinson/Packwood Memorial Lecture promises to challenge how Bermudians see their history and their place in the Atlantic world. This year’s lecture, titled “Law to Legacy: Unravelling the Narrative,” will be delivered by Cheryl Packwood on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Bermuda Industrial Union in […]

The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised that Route 5 buses are “currently unable to cross the Glebe Road Bridge due to restrictions associated with ongoing repair works.” A Government spokesperson said, “As a result, a temporary detour is in effect. Route 5 buses will follow their normal path to Parson’s Road, then divert left […]

Martello Re has partnered with the Bermuda College Foundation to launch a new scholarship opportunity for aspiring professionals in the fields of Actuarial Science or Information Technology. A spokesperson said, “The donation will fully fund one first-year Bermuda College student for the 2025–2026 academic year, covering tuition, fees, books, and materials. The deadline for application […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 29] include acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Acting Appointments Judicial Department Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0756/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 29 July, 2025 Government Notice No. _______ Acting Appointments Judicial Department The Governor, after […]

[Column written by Arlene Brock, Thaao Dill & Tim Smith] Bermuda’s education story is often told through top-line statistics and global rankings. But beneath the surface, a quieter crisis persists—one where far too many young people are being left behind. The numbers speak for themselves. Seventeen per cent of Bermudians aged 25 to 64 have […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is advising the public that the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] will be open over the Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today advises that the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre will open over the public holidays. “The hours of operation will be from noon to […]

Bermuda’s Jump 2B Fit team began competition at the World Jump Rope Championships in Japan, taking part in multiple events across the female 12–15 age group division. In the single rope individual freestyle category, Lily Amaral placed 24th with a score of 2.49, while teammate Nyla Wellman finished 26th with a score of 1.72. The […]

Bermudian football officials Amaury Majors and Stefan Maybury were on duty at the 2025 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Club Shield in Trinidad and Tobago, overseeing the match between Moca FC and Guyana Defense Force. Moca FC secured a 1–0 victory with a 14th-minute goal from Yohan Eduardo Parra Francisco. The team held onto the lead […]

Bermudian golfers Sienna Mosquera, Oliver Betschart, and Dylan Muso continued competing at the International Optimist Junior Golf Tournament in Miami. Betschart moved into a tie for the lead in the boys 16–18 division with a second-round score of 1-under 71. His round included two birdies, fifteen pars, and one bogey, bringing his two-day total to 2-under par […]

Some of the island’s top young cricketers showcased their skills during the Colts Cup Match at the Wellington Oval, with St George’s Colts and Somerset Colts playing to a draw. St George’s won the toss and scored 334 for the loss of six wickets from 62 overs, with Isaiah O’Brien scoring 87 runs from 76 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Precious Smith has etched her name into the history books as the first woman to officiate a match in the 121-year-old Eastern Counties Cup. Smith took on umpiring duties during Bailey’s Bay’s recent ten-run victory over Flatts Victoria at Lord’s in the first round of the competition. “It was an honour […]

Premier David Burt and Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell presented St. George’s Cricket Club with a cheque for $55,000 as part of the Government’s annual commitment to assist the Cup Match host club with funds towards the preparations. Minister Owen Darrell said, “Good morning. Mr. Premier, Mr Paynter, President of the […]

Ben Smith, the Bermuda national swimming head coach, has attended the World Aquatics General Congress at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Smith has accompanied Bermuda swimmer Jack Harvey to the World Aquatics Championships at the WCH Arena in Singapore. Harvey, who competed at the Olympic Games in Paris last summer, finished 37th overall […]

“The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is actively reviewing the medals available in the Overseas Territories, compared to those available in the UK,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on July 24th, Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of State for […]

Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine says he gained valuable experience during the fourth round of the R&G British Talent Cup at Brands Hatch in Kent, England, at the weekend. Racing for the British team Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing, the teenager qualified in eighteenth place, finishing 22nd in the first race and seventeenth in […]

Karting driver Scott Barnes finished third in the overall standings in the Shifter Masters class in the Skusa Pro Tour after racing in rounds five and six – the SummerNationals – at New Castle Motorsports Park in Indiana at the weekend. Barnes, who the won the title last year, finished fifth in the round five […]

July 28 saw 4,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $72,160.00 BD. 4,400 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $16.40 per share. The BSX finished at 2,759.18, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 49 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available […]