News

[Updating] The by-election for Constituency 36 Sandys North is being held today [Oct 4], and we are thrilled to have some of the island’s brilliant young minds from Bermuda Youth Connect hosting a live discussion in advance of the results, and we will also be streaming the announcement live from the polling station. There are […]

“The One Bermuda Alliance believe the people of Bermuda have a right to know how Government is spending its money,” Shadow Finance Minister Senator Dr Douglas De Couto said, while the PLP said “This government hires Bermudians and Bermudian companies the length and breadth of the island and we do not believe that elected service […]

The Ministry of Education said they are “delighted to celebrate World Teachers’ Day on October 5th.” A Government spokesperson said, “This year’s global theme, ‘Valuing Teachers’ Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education,’ reminds us how vital it is to include our teachers in shaping the future of education. “In Bermuda, we recognise the […]

The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association [BMDA] expresses its “deep concerns following the passage of the Bermuda Health Council Amendment [No. 2] Act 2024 in both the House of Assembly and the Senate. Despite recognition of consultation shortcomings, the legislation has been approved without fully addressing the concerns raised by healthcare professionals in Bermuda.” BMDA’s Position […]

A 45-year-old female motorcyclist was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after colliding with a car near Darrell’s Wharf in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “At last check, a female rider hurt in a reported two vehicle collision near Darrell’s Wharf in Warwick around 2:20pm Sunday, 29th September 2024, apparently received treatment at King Edward VII Memorial […]

A 33-year-old woman was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after her motorcycle collided with debris on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish, causing two hours of traffic diversions. A police spokesperson said, “At last check, a female rider hurt in a reported single vehicle Hamilton parish collision around 8:55am Monday, 30th September 2024, received treatment at […]

Roche Bermuda announced a $100,000 donation to BioQuest to support local genomics research and the conservation of Bermuda’s coral reefs. A spokesperson said, “Roche Bermuda, today proudly announces its $100,000 donation to BioQuest. This crucial funding will significantly enhance BioQuest’s infrastructure, and support its essential initiatives, including protecting Bermuda’s coral reefs, which are critical natural […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority kicked off its eighth World Investor Week, focusing on investor education, protection, and financial literacy from October 7-13, 2024. A spokesperson said, “The eighth annual celebration of World Investor Week started today with a public education campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of investor education, protection and financial literacy. […]

Bermuda pair Benjamin Barnett and Sean Tucker returned to action on the fifth stop of the NORCECA beach volleyball tour 2024 on the sand courts set up at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Playing in the classification 9/12 match, Barnett and Tucker won 2 – 0 over Joel Issac Theodore and Stephen […]

Adam Hall’s Biloxi Shuckers have released their season game notes. In 2024 Biloxi Shuckers a double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, finished the first half of the season with a record of 30-37, 4th in the south division, and then they had a second half record of 36-32, finishing 2nd in the south division. The […]

Appleby Bermuda celebrates its 12th year as a Gold sponsor of Convergence, the leading industry event for the ILS sector. A spokesperson said, “Appleby Bermuda is proud to celebrate its 12th year as a Gold sponsor of Convergence, the leading industry event for the ILS sector. The conference, held at Hamilton Princess on 7–9 October, […]

Peter Silvester and his Connecticut College men’s soccer teammates scored twice in a 10 minute span to defeat host Western New England 3 – 1 at Suprenant Field. Connecticut College opened the contest on the front foot, recording the first two shots of the afternoon, but Matt Scoffone had an effort blocked, while Gavin Mpiana […]

October 3 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,470.76, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 2 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 1 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 3] include acting appointments, liquor licence, notification of planning applications registered, cancellation of registration and notice of intended marriage. Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Health Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0913/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Health Headquarters Publication date: 03 October, 2024 Government Notice […]

The Phoenix Stores has been awarded the exclusive rights to carry the iconic Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Fragrance lines at it’s 59 Front Street location. A spokesperson said, “Our team put in the work to craft a proposal to secure our spot as Bermuda’s go-to retail destination for the hottest beauty trends. “In […]

The International Longshoremen’s Association received a new wage offer and will halt its walkout at East and Gulf Coast ports, which began Tuesday, according to a story in the New York Times. The story said, “The International Longshoremen’s Association, the union that represents dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts, agreed on Thursday to suspend […]

“The OBA maintains that the current polling station is not a neutral venue, given the connection found to exist with the PLP candidate,” the OBA Leader said today. Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said, “Today the Bermuda Court found that the PLP candidate for the Sandys North bye election has a connection to the polling station. […]

Sancho Jackson has completed his second modelling assignment after walking the runway at the Fig Buffalo Cut and Sewn show at Seneca One Tower in Buffalo, New York, last weekend. Mr Jackson, who lives in Birmingham, England, was invited to model at the event by Austin Guyett, the designer behind By A Guy, whom the […]

HOME, the registered charity with the purpose of ending homelessness, will co-host the first Ending Homelessness Together conference on Friday, October 11. A spokesperson said, “HOME, the registered charity with the purpose of ending homelessness, will co-host the first Ending Homelessness Together conference on October 11, focusing on some of the key issues surrounding efforts […]

Lord Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics, will be the honorary guest speaker for the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge on January 17-19, 2025. A spokesperson said, “The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge [CBTC] is pleased to announce that the President of the World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe CH, KBE, has agreed to be the honorary guest […]

[Opinion column written by Omar Dill] Once upon a time, there were two Bermudas, growing together but living very different lives. One Bermuda, Opportunity, was full of ambition, always chasing growth, development, and international success. The other Bermuda, Community, was grounded, caring, and held onto the traditions of the island. For years, these two Bermudas […]