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The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, June 14th. On Saturday the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Vision of the Seas cruise […]

Bermuda continued their preparations for the upcoming ICC Americas Men’s T20 Qualifiers in Canada, securing an 18-run victory over the Bahamas in their second warm-up match at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club. Bermuda Won by 18 Runs: Bermuda 163/6 Bahamas 145/5 Bermuda Innings ..08 [05] Terryn Fray Run Out ..00 [02] Tre Manders c S […]

Bermudian sprinter Caitlyn Bobb, representing Virginia Tech, competed in the women’s 400m semi-finals at the NCAA Outdoor National Championships. Bobb finished seventh in heat 1 of the event, recording a time of 52.42 seconds. Related Stories Madisyn And Caitlyn Bobb Impress Indoors Bobb & Parsons Represent UMBC At Meet Bobb Competes In NSAF Meet Of […]

Bermuda cricketer Derrick Brangman claimed the most wickets in the recent Bermuda Smash Invitational T20 tournament. Brangman, a left-arm slow bowler, helped the Hamilton Parish Hurricanes retain their title, taking 11 wickets in five matches with an economy rate of 5.88. The Hurricanes defeated Sandys Spartans by five wickets at the North Field, National Sports […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board has approved St. David’s County Cricket Club’s request to postpone matches on June 15 and 22, as five of their players are representing Bermuda in international competition. A spokesperson said, “The Executive Committee of the Bermuda Cricket Board has approved the request by St. David’s County Cricket Club to postpone their […]

King Charles III recognised seven individuals in his 2025 Birthday Honours, including Governor Andrew Murdoch, Margaret Lloyd, Dudley Cottingham, David Sabir, Juliana Snelling, Kathy-Ann Swan, and Seldon Woolridge. A spokesperson said, “His Majesty King Charles III has recognized the following individuals in the 2025 Birthday Honours. “Companion of The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 13] include liquor licence, notification of planning applications registered and acting appointments. Notices of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority Special Session Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Liquor Licence Notice ID: GN0607/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 13 June, 2025 Notices of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority […]

Saturday, June 14 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6:11am and sunset will […]

The Bermuda Police Service is urging the public not to share “a rap video being circulated on social media referencing the double murder and attempted murders which occurred at the Legends Bar in Sandys on May 1.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service are aware of a rap video being circulated on social […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s MRI service has been “paused following technical difficulties with connections between older support equipment and the new MRI scanner.” Diagnostic Imaging Manager Terricca Smith explained, “Initial issues with our older support equipment started near the end of May, but we thought they had been resolved. This is very frustrating for us […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board today announced that Ariel Re is the corporate blood drive winner for 2024/25, the first time a company has won from the insurance/reinsurance sector. The competition had 21 organisations participating this year and all the companies together contributed to 28% of all blood donations, or 494 units. “The power of this competition […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that “starting Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 June, a clearly signposted temporary entrance should be used to access the Emergency Department of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.” A spokesperson said, “It will be located near the main entrance of the Acute Care Wing as pictured. “The main entrance to the […]

[Updated] Alexander White, Bermuda’s Privacy Commissioner, has been announced as the next Privacy Commissioner for Queensland, Australia, with his resignation in Bermuda effective 30 September 2025. A spokesperson said, “Today Alexander White, Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda, has been announced as the appointee for the role of Privacy Commissioner for Queensland, Australia. “Commissioner White has informed […]

WindReach’s Walk & Roll 2025 successfully raised over $25,000 thanks to the support of event sponsors Clarien and Butterfield & Vallis, along with all participants, volunteers, and donors. The winners of Walk & Roll 2025 included: Most Funds Raised by an Individual: The Williams Family [in memory of Shalimar Gina] Largest Community Team: #EStrong [Ehsan […]

“The Ministry of Health remains committed to ensuring that every Bermudian has access to the mental health support they need,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [June 13]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, Today, I stand to update this Honorable House and the public on our […]

There will not be a new National Hero named this year and the public nomination process takes place once every ten years so it will reopen in 2034, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 13], the Minister said, “ The Naming and Recognition […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the results of the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers Final Round draw, with Bermuda in Group B, alongside Jamaica, Curaçao, and Trinidad and Tobago. A spokesperson said, “The Final Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 12 national teams divided into three groups of […]

“The survey reveals that the most common reasons cited for emigration are the high cost of living and the lack of affordability, particularly beyond retirement, as well as limited employment opportunities and lack of job growth,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 13], the Minister […]

The National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Program [NJASP] awards ceremony was held this week, with some of the island’s top young athletes receiving financial support to assist them in their sporting endeavors. Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell said, “This year, the Ministry has allocated a total of $50,000 to support ten […]

“The unemployment rate for Bermudians stood at 1.6 per cent in May 2024, a decrease from the rate reported in November 2023,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 13] the Minister said, “I rise today to lay the May 2024 Labour Force Survey Report and […]

Businesses “point to labour costs, regulatory fees, energy costs and high rents as key barriers to affordability,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said in the House of Assembly today [June 13] as she provided an update on the progress being made in addressing the cost of living. The Minister said, “The Ministry has built on […]

The City of Hamilton has announced a revised garbage collection schedule for the Heroes Day weekend. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage collection will be scheduled on the following dates during the Heroes Day Weekend: There will be no collection of kitchen oils until Tuesday […]

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne tabled two negative resolutions concerning the Electricity Amendment Act 2022 [Consequential Amendments] Regulations 2023 and the Electricity [Innovative Licence] Regulations 2023 in the House of Assembly today [June 13]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to table two negative resolutions concerning the Electricity Amendment […]

Following an autopsy, the Bermuda Police Service has confirmed it is treating the death of Norman Bell as “suspicious.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that following an autopsy, it is treating the sudden death of Norman Bell, as suspicious. “Mr. Bell’s lifeless body was found in the Lodge Point […]

A container ship — traveling from Baltimore to Malaysia — diverted to Bermuda to transfer a crew member with a suspected broken leg, who was safely brought ashore and taken to hospital for treatment. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Tuesday, 10th June, 2:24pm. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a Satellite Telephone call from […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority and Lloyd’s have marked the conclusion of Cohort 14 of the latest award-winning Accelerator programme at a landmark event in Bermuda on June 12th at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “The BMA and Lloyd’s collaborated on the event to bring industry leaders and innovators together with Bermuda-based reinsurance […]

“The TCD operating system is currently down, and they cannot serve most customers at this time,” the Government said this morning [June 13]. A Government spokesperson said, “Customers may choose to wait; however, we do not have an estimated time for when the system will be restored. “Driving and riding tests will proceed as scheduled. […]