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The Bermudiana Beach Residences have officially opened and “nine units at Bermudiana Beach are occupied, with thirteen more under agreement, and eight local real estate agencies are engaged in ongoing tenant showings,” the Government announced, Speaking at a press conference today, Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva said, “It is an honour […]

Clarien Bank has announced its corporate giving for 2025, “with donations surpassing $160,000 to a diverse group of charitable organisations.” A spokesperson said, “Clarien Bank announced today its corporate giving for the year 2025, with donations surpassing $160,000 to a diverse group of charitable organisations. This year’s initiative demonstrates Clarien’s ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing the appeal for information regarding the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Jordan Outerbridge. A police spokesperson said, “On the night of his murder four years ago, around 10:30pm Tuesday, 6th April 2021, Mr. Outerbridge was the first person to leave a regularly scheduled card game at a nearby Tribe […]

North Shore Road near the Aquarium will have one lane closed from April 3rd to 10th for trench work to install a new crosswalk traffic signal, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment wishes to inform the motoring public that North Shore […]

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast were defeated 11-3 away to the San Diego Sockers in the Major Arena Soccer League on Sunday [April 6]. Baltimore, who are third in the standings, have won 16 matches and lost eight, including an overtime shootout, this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the […]

Nikki Bascome is set to fight on the biggest stage of his professional boxing career when he faces American Tahmir Smalls in a welterweight bout in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Saturday [April 12]. The contest will feature on the undercard of a welterweight unification fight between unbeaten pair Jaron Ennis, the IBF champion, and […]

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association [CHTA] is “recommending alternatives to the proposed U.S. port service fees and tariffs,” citing potential harm to Caribbean-U.S. trade and tourism. A spokesperson said, “Pointing to the considerable mutual benefits that tourism brings to both the Caribbean and the United States—particularly Florida—the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association [CHTA], the region’s […]

The Bermuda Netball Association [BNA] recently held its end-of-season Junior Prize Presentation, celebrating the achievements of young players in the 11 & under, 14 & under, and 18 & under divisions, as well as recognizing the tournament winners. The event highlighted the talent and dedication of the island’s young netballers, showcasing the future of the […]

Ryan Outerbridge continue to make an impressive showing for his University team, this time racing to victory in the 10,000 meters at the Jim Sheehan Invitational. This follows after he was named the Northeast-10 [NE10] Track Athlete of the Week after he broke the school record in the men’s mile. The Bermudian athlete competes for Franklin Pierce University, and the […]

“As part of the Ministry’s ongoing pledge to engage key industry stakeholders within its remit, the Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently held productive meetings with the senior leadership of BELCO and the Regulatory Authority [RA],” the government said. A Government spokesperson said, “”During her meeting with BELCO, Minister Lightbourne received a comprehensive overview of […]

[Written by Courtney Kromko] At Bermuda Hospitals Board we are celebrating Occupational Therapy Month this April by sharing information about our profession with staff and also with the public. The occupational therapy profession goes much deeper that what typically comes to mind when we hear the word “occupation.” In the spirit of celebrating occupational therapists […]

The Michael Preece Softball Diamond played host to the Bermuda Softball Association, with a triple header that produced a total of 78 runs. Paraquet Flyers Soar Past Beach Bums The opening match saw the Paraquet Flyers secure a decisive 17-6 victory over the Beach Bums. Kelvin Vagas led the offensive charge for the Paraquet Flyers, […]

Harness racing driver Kiwon Waldron had a busy night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, participating in a total of four races across both trot and pace class events. Waldron’s first time on the track was race 5 in the trot class, Waldron and Marys Magic finished 8th with a time of 1:57&2. Waldron and […]

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late last night [April 7] at a residence in Hamilton Parish, with the police confirming that “none of the occupants at the residence were injured during this incident.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 11:30pm on Monday, April 7, 2025, Police received a report of gunshots at a residence […]

Several luxury yachts made brief stops in St. George’s recently, including the 77m ‘Legend’, the 61.5m ‘Lemon Tree’, a 2021-built yacht with spa, theatre, and beach club; the 57m ‘Virtuosity’, a 2023 launch praised for its design and lavish features like a glass-bottom pool and DJ booth; and the 44.65m ‘Gladiator’, a sleek Feadship yacht offering […]

Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that during the month of March 2025, Somers purchased 1,179,894 of its own common shares at an average cost of $13.88 per share. The BSX filing stated, “The Shares will be cancelled with immediate effect. The number of common shares in issue as at March 31, 2025 […]

Ki-Juan Minors continued his participation in the Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC [ESP] Spring Circuit, a renowned series of equestrian events held in Wellington, Florida. Minors competed in the 2025 ESP Spring 1 event, entering the 1.40m open jumper II2b division and riding Kylie J. In the first round of the class, Minors and Kylie J […]

April 7 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,563.99, 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: April 4 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 3 […]

“We are exploring all possible contingencies to maintain the continuity of our supply chain to shield Bermudians from further increases in prices,” Premier David Burt said as he outlined the actions being taken in light of the proposed U.S legislation that would result in significantly higher port fees for vessels built in China, including the MV Oleander. A […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 7] include notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments and boards appointments. List of Planning Applications Advertised on April 7, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0357/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 07 April, 2025 The […]

The Southside Motocross Track witnessed a series of dominant performances on Race Day 8 of the Bermuda Motocross Association season this weekend. A’jahni Foggo displayed impressive form in the 85cc Class, winning all three races and establishing his dominance in the category. In the 85cc Ladies Class, Nyla Goodchild continued her strong run. Rome Dill […]