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Ministers Owen Darrell and Michael Weeks attended the Crime Stoppers Bermuda Film Experience, where they praised The Waterboyz for sparking vital discussions on youth, identity, and violence. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, and the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, attended the 8th […]

Keechia Tuckett has been appointed as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health. A Government spokesperson said, “The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Keechia Tuckett as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health. “Ms. Tuckett will work under the policy direction of the […]

The 60th Annual Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition is now open at the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA] at City Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education proudly opened the 60th Annual Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA], City Hall. The exhibition, which runs until March […]

The Economic Development Department [EDD] will host its third Fintech Webinar of 2025 on March 13, featuring Dr. Kevin Minors. A Government spokesperson said, “The Economic Development Department [EDD] is pleased to announce the third Fintech Webinar of 2025, set to take place on 13 March 2025 at 12 p.m. This online session will be […]

Wednesday, March 5 is expected to see a mix of clouds and sun, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 6:42am and sunset […]

Week 21 of the continental bowling league at Warwick Lanes saw exciting action and shifting positions in the standings. The Invaders, currently in ninth place, received a bye this week. New Hope, sitting in sixth place, delivered a strong performance to defeat eighth-placed Sunset 23-4. Meanwhile, the third-placed Cubs secured a comfortable 18-9 victory over […]

Following an attempted theft on March 1 in Paget, police arrested an 18-year-old male. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:00pm on Saturday, March 1, 2025, police received a report of an attempted theft near the junction of the Railway Trail and South Road, Paget. “Details are that a member of the public who had advertised […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sean Trott will be eyeing a third consecutive title and fourth overall when he competes in the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K Run on Sunday [March 9]. The defending champion will be among the top contenders in the annual race, which begins at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick and finishes at Lindo’s […]

The Bermuda Police Service and Hamilton Princess have released the latest set of sports cards celebrating local athletes and promoting youth-police connections. A police spokesperson said, “The rollout of the 2024-2025 Bermuda Legends & Superstars sports cards – produced by the Bermuda Police Service in cooperation with Hamilton Princess & Beach Club – is almost […]

BZS Whale Watching Tours return in March and April, and “a BZS Educator and naturalist onboard each tour, bringing an unmatched depth of insight into the behaviour and biology of these majestic creatures.” A spokesperson said, “The whales are back! We know our spring marine visitors have been making a steady appearance in the waters […]

A community gathering was held yesterday [March 3] to mark the stand taken by Claudette Colvin in Alabama in 1955. A spokesperson said, “On March 2, 1955 a 15-year-old high school student riding along with a friend on a bus in Montgomery was ordered by the bus driver to vacate a row of seats so […]

The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference to provide an update on the ongoing investigation into the murder of Ethan Arruda, where they were joined by Ethan’s parents. The 17-year-old was killed in a stabbing incident at a Devonshire residence in October 2024. Ethan’s father, who was very emotional as he appealed for the community help, […]

[Written by Melanie Burrows & Anya Thompson] In a dedicated effort to strengthen the connection between home support and classroom instruction, Ms. Melanie Burrows, Science Teacher at CedarBridge Academy, has restored a pioneering program to enhance the capacity of parents in supporting their children’s Science education. The program, known as Teaching Parents Science [T.P.S.], commenced […]

Funding for healthcare is critical, the stability of Social Insurance and Government worker pensions remains a concern and we are carefully watching Government’s handling of the Corporate Income Tax [CIT], Shadow Finance Minister Dr Douglas De Couto said. Dr De Couto, who previously served in the Senate and was recently elected as an MP, said, “Normally […]

The Ministry of Justice reminded the public of the “Criminal Code Amendment [Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images] Act 2021, enacted to combat the distressing issue commonly known as ‘revenge porn.’ A Government spokesperson said, “This legislation criminalises the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, aiming to protect individuals’ privacy and dignity. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice […]

The Special Olympics Bermuda will host its Polar Plunge fundraiser at Shelly Bay Beach on Saturday [March 8]. Participants are encouraged to take to the waters and “embrace the chill and dress up in your best costume for a splash-tastic day of fun and fundraising!” The event, which runs from 10am to noon, will feature […]

Hundreds of local youngsters showcased their running talents during the annual Skyport Magic Mile, Powered by Pacers Track Club, at the Flora Duffy Stadium. In the Four-Year-Old Girls’ race, Yannis DeShields won in 2min 2.10sec, with Amai Caisey second in 2:11.65 and Rickiyah Saltus third in 2:12.92. Leo Butterworth won the Four-Year-Old Boys’ race in […]

The WJT North Central America & Caribbean pre-qualifying tournament in taking place in the Dominican Republic, where the Bermuda’s under-14 boys’ team is vying for a spot in the next phase of the world junior tennis championships. The team, comprising Manuel Maldonado, Raul Maldonado, and Trystan Thompson, faced a tough challenge in their opening match […]

Sprinter Caitlyn Bobb produced a sensational performance on the final day of the ACC indoor championships, breaking the Bermuda national record twice in the women’s 400m to claim a silver medal. Representing Virginia Tech at the Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky, Bobb started her day by winning her Heat in the 400m […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has clarified that the Blockchain Deposit Insurance Corp [BDIC] is “not licensed or registered by the Authority to conduct any regulated activity in or from within Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority] is aware of a number of articles published on several websites which state that the Blockchain […]

[Column written by Martha Harris Myron] A financial remembrance of growing up in “the olden days” in our Bermuda community and a serious reminder that physical cash access is still needed in times of natural catastrophes and lack of digital access. Cash used to be tangible. You could touch it. You could count it. You […]