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Devonshire Colts drew 2-2 with Somerset Trojans in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Summer League at Goose Gosling Field on Wednesday. Sekai Tatem opened the scoring for Colts in the 26th minute before Enrique Mendes equalised for Trojans three minutes later. Daniel Bell gave Colts a 2-1 lead in the 32nd minute before Keyni Mills […]

NOAA is forecasting an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with a range of 13 to 19 total named storms. A spokesperson said, “Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. “NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts […]

“I wish to use this opportunity to once again encourage all residents to take personal responsibility for hurricane readiness,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 30] the Minister said, “I rise today to inform this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda about our preparedness for […]

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt tabled the 2024 Annual Report of the Bermuda Monetary Authority in the House of Assembly today [May 30]. The Premier said, “With regard to the banking sector, consolidated assets remained unchanged at $23.7 billion in 2024. Investments retained the largest share of total assets at 53%, followed by loans […]

Kaden Hopkins made an impressive start to the Grand Prix USL Road Race in Guadeloupe after finishing fifth in the opening stage. Hopkins, representing Uni Sport Lamentin, finished the Goyave – Goyave 100.4-kilometres course in 2hr 10min 38sec – five seconds behind winner Meving Gene, of CSCA Properté 2000. The Grand Prix USL Road Race […]

Adam Hall and the Nashville Sounds were defeated 7-1 away by the Indianapolis Indians in Minor League Baseball yesterday [May 29]. Hall’s performance at the plate was 0-for-3. The Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers, where Bermudian Hall spent part of the pre-season. Nashville and Indianapolis face […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron competed in eight harness races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, securing one victory during a busy night of competition. Waldron participated in both pace and trot classes. His evening began in race 1, a pace event, where he drove Six Sticks Of Gum to a sixth-place finish with a […]

Parliament in session today, police release 2023 Official Statistics Report, public input sought on tax amendments, OBA’s Dr. Douglas De Couto on phone taxes & more, Tashae Thompson no longer with the BTA, Aeolus donates solar power system to BFA, Bermuda Powwow set for June 7-8 and Katherine Bean-Rosario joins BCB as summer intern are […]

May 29 saw 3,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $51,000.00 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $17.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,778.39, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available […]

The BTA has confirmed that Tashae Thompson “is no longer with the Bermuda Tourism Authority.” A spokesperson said, “We can confirm that Tashae Thompson is no longer with the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Ms Thompson joined the organisation in 2014 and made valued contributions during her tenure. We are grateful for the contributions she made during […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [May 30] and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2024, Hurricane Preparedness, The Future is Now: Bermuda Day 2025, Progress on the Youth Employment Strategy, Trade Marks Amendment Act 2025 and Updates on Streamlining Measures at the […]

[Written by Don Burgess] At just 12 years old, Nicolas Gomez-Caines is already proving he belongs among Bermuda’s up-and-coming running elite. While Hasim Ming earned the top spot in the Heritage Day Junior Classic, it was Gomez-Caines’ third-place finish—and his sheer determination with only four weeks of training—that captured the attention of many onlookers. Gomez-Caines […]

The Corporate Income Tax Agency [CITA] released a consultation paper seeking public feedback on proposed technical amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 and a minor revision to the Corporate Income Tax Agency Act 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “An illustrative draft bill is included for reference. “The proposed amendments aim to clarify specific […]

Katherine Bean-Rosario has joined the Bermuda Cricket Board team as a summer intern. Ms. Bean-Rosario said, “My name is Katherine Bean-Rosario, and for the past month, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to intern at the Bermuda Cricket Board. “Under the guidance of Mr. Calvin Blankendal and Ms. Robinson, I have been gaining valuable insight into […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has published its Official Statistics Report for 2023. A police spokesperson said, “Today, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has published its Official Statistics Report for 2023, showing that crime in Bermuda remains near historic lows, with last year recording the second-lowest crime total since comparable records began in 2000.” Commissioner […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 29] include assent, acting appointments, cancellation of registration and appointment of marriage officer. Assent Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Assent Notice ID: GN0563/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Labour Publication date: 29 May, 2025 No. The Assent Of The Acting Governor Was Given On The 29Th […]

Friday, May 30 is expected to see sunny spells, a couple of showers moving in towards evening, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°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 […]

Aeolus Capital Management donated a solar panel system to the Bermuda Football Association, which they said is expected to save approximately $5,332 worth on electricity in its first year and over $200,000 during the next 30 years, with the company noting this will allow the BFA to “redirect funds from utility expenses to its core […]

[Column written by Penny Saltus, Dr. Julie Dunstan & Fiona Rodriguez-Roberts] Play is often dismissed as just “fun,” but for young children, play is a serious – and essential – business. Defined as activity for enjoyment and recreation, play is the very foundation of how children explore, understand, and interact with the world. Far from […]

“In the House of Assembly the One Bermuda Alliance supported the Government’s $6 per month cut to cell phone taxes. However, we raised several concerns and exhorted the Government to do better and come up with better ideas,” Shadow Finance Minister Dr. Douglas De Couto said. “While we would all like to keep an extra $6 […]