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Donavan Burgess has been named a 2024 Emerging Leader Award recipient, awarded to young professionals that “exhibit exceptional attributes and great potential to lead and shape the future of professional liability.” A spokesperson said, “The Professional Liability Underwriting Society [PLUS] proudly announced the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Emerging Leader Award, a distinguished recognition that […]

Planet Math Bermuda said they must leave their current location, and said as ”we work to secure a new home, we invite anyone with access to a centrally located space suitable for educational use—with several rooms that could serve as classrooms—to consider partnering with us to support our mission.” A spokesperson said, “Planet Math Bermuda is […]

Bermudian professional boxer Tyler Christopher continues to advance in and out of the ring as he expands his coaching qualifications with an England Boxing Safeguarding and Protecting Children certificate. Christopher, who has a perfect record of nine wins, is helping train amateurs at the D&A Boxing School of Excellence in Stirchley, Birmingham, where he also hones […]

SiriusPoint appointed Anthony Shapella as Group Chief Underwriting Officer and David Govrin to focus on Global Reinsurance, effective January 1, 2025. A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint Ltd.  a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has today announced changes to its Chief Underwriting Office leadership to support plans for further growth and profitability in 2025. “From January 1, […]

Enstar  announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has entered into an adverse development cover [ADC] reinsurance agreement with certain subsidiaries of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Under the terms of the agreement, Enstar’s subsidiary will provide $75 million of limit in excess of the existing $160 million ADC reinsurance coverage provided to […]

Three Bermudian archers participated in the Amateur League Belgium Icenation online competition, testing their skills in the recurve – 18m distance category. Robin Selley delivered a strong performance, securing first place with a score of 538. Jamie Fraser followed in second place with a score of 472, while Braeden Fraser finished third, recording a score […]

Twelve of the island’s top female sports administrators were honoured at the Bermuda Olympic Association’s Women in Sports Leadership [WISL] Awards on Sunday [November 10]. Judy Simons, the former BOA president who died in January aged 71, was among those recognised at the ceremony organised by the BOA’s Gender Diversity & Inclusion Committee at the […]

Footballers in both the FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round and First Division were in action this weekend, with the Tuff Dogs, St David’s, X-Road’s and Boulevard Blazers all earning wins. FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round Tuff Dogs 4 Vasco 0 Corona League side Tuff Dogs secured their place in the first round draw of the […]

Kenni Thompson has reflected on playing in front of a crowd of more than 6,000 supporters at the Vitality Stadium – the home of English Premier League football side Bournemouth – in AFC Bournemouth Women’s 4-0 win over Swindon Town Women on Sunday [November 10]. Scoring for Bournemouth in the National League Division One South […]

Malachi Scott and his Brock men’s basketball teammates returned to their winning ways with a decisive 78 – 66 victory over Waterloo at the Bob Davis Gymnasium. This win marks Brock’s second victory of the Ontario University Athletics [OUA] season. Scott contributed valuable minutes off the bench, playing 11 minutes and recording four points, four […]

Several top Bermudian female athletes shared their inspiring stories during the Girls Sport Symposium at the HSBC Bank on Front Street on Friday [November 8]. The event was dedicated to supporting and inspiring the next generation of female athletes on the island, with a particular focus on keeping girls engaged in sports. The symposium featured […]

Arnezha Astwood and the University of Omaha men’s soccer team concluded their 2024 campaign with a hard-fought 2 – 1 loss to the fourth-ranked Denver Pioneers on Senior Day at Caniglia Field. Prior to the match, the University of Omaha recognized twelve graduating seniors, including Astwood, for their contributions to the program. Astwood, a defender, […]

Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has earned a second consecutive Grammy nomination, with his album ‘Take It Easy’ named among the nominees for Best Reggae Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. This marks his second consecutive nomination in the extremely prestigious International Awards, as he was also nominated last year for his Cali Roots Riddim […]

“The submission was carefully evaluated by the National Parks Commission, whose primary role is to advise on the long-term conservation and management of our parks system,” stated Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister has officially approved the “Pink Sand Scrambling” motocross event at Coney Island, St. George’s, on […]

The Salvation Army extended their thanks to the community for the recent donations, and said they ”encourage everyone who can continue supporting our efforts to do so.” A spokesperson said, “In response to the urgent call for assistance issued last week, The Salvation Army is deeply grateful to individuals, and organizations throughout the community who stepped up to […]

Physique athlete Alexis Richens achieved a second-place finish in the bikini class at the NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bahamas Pro Qualifier in Nassau at the weekend. Richens said she made significant improvements from her competition debut last summer at the NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda, where she won the overall bikini class title. […]

People attended the Verdmont Museum grounds on Saturday to explore the historic site, and enjoy a Storywalk installation of Abigail’s Dream Adventures by local author Karen Franks. A spokesperson said, “There were approximately 400 treasure hunters and pirates scouring through the Verdmont Museum grounds this past Saturday. All were there to learn about the jewel […]

The Government is reminding the public that the deadline to nominate Bermuda’s next National Hero is tomorrow [Nov 12]. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that National Heroes Day, observed annually on the third Monday in June, is a public holiday dedicated to honouring those individuals who have made lasting contributions to […]

Some of the island’s top riders competed in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s Memorial Day Trophy Race at Southside Motocross Track today [Nov 11], with a lap of honour and minute’s silence held in memory of those who contributed to the sport. We will update with the results as able. Related Stories Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda […]

[Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has always believed in fairness as the foundation of a strong and inclusive Bermuda. Over the years, we have implemented many policies designed to make Bermuda fairer, including reducing payroll taxes for 86% of our workers, creating a minimum wage to ensure fair […]

Bermudian powerboat racers Steven Bridges and David Selley finished sixth overall in their class in the Race World Offshore Key West World Championship in Key West, Florida. Competing in a fleet of 14-boats in the Super Stock class, the pair bounced back from their DNF in the opening race on Friday with a fifth-place finish […]

Tuesday November 12 is expected to be windy, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 6:46am and sunset will be at 5:20pm. High […]

Bermuda is commemorating Remembrance Day with a ceremony and parade in Hamilton today [Nov 11] and you can tune in and watch live below. We will have a photo gallery later on and you can view all our coverage of this year, and past years, Remembrance Day events by clicking here and for over 50 videos covering Remembrance […]

Bermudian ice hockey player Blake Montgomery made his debut for the London Knights in their 8-7 win away to Guelph in the Ontario Hockey League [OHL] yesterday [November 10]. Montgomery has joined Knights on an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The forward, who was drafted by National Hockey League [NHL] team the Ottawa Senators in […]

The Ministry of National Security invites everyone to the Taylor Made Peace Concert & Family Funday, which will be held today [Nov 11] at Bernard Park. A spokesperson said, “Join us today, November 11th, from 11 AM to 6 PM at Bernard Park for a day of peace, music, and community! “The Ministry of National […]

Adam Prunty emerged triumphant at the AXA XL man on the run 5K, delivering a winning performance with a time of 16:19. Chayce Smith secured second place in 16:49, followed closely by Jake Smith in third clocking 16:51. Jackson Langley finished fourth overall [17:06], Shannon Lawrence claimed fifth place [17:20]. Dylan Eiselt crossed the line […]

Bermuda’s Najee Pitt-Clarke made her debut for the Reading University women’s rugby team which plays in the Women’s South Eastern Tier 3A division. Pitt-Clarke wasted no time making an impact, scoring a try in her debut game which the Reading University women’s rugby team won 44 – 0 over Royal Holloway University of London. Related Stories […]

A Disney cruise ship — while on its transatlantic sailing from the Netherlands to its new home at Port Canaveral — rescued four people from a disabled catamaran approximately 265 miles off the coast of Bermuda on Sunday. A U.S Coast Guard spokesperson said, “Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City responded to a disabled 50-foot […]

Hamilton Parish claimed a 2-1 victory over the Paget Lions in the Dudley Eve Trophy final at Wellington Oval on Sunday. Jordan Outerbridge gave Hamilton Parish the lead in the 19th minute, but Paget Lions equalized four minutes later through Diaje Hart. Macquille Walker scored the winning goal for Hamilton Parish in the 82nd minute. […]

Taylor Carrick’s campaign at the Men’s White Oaks Squash Cup 2024 concluded in the first round following a hard-fought encounter with England’s Robert Downer, the ninth seed. Held at the prestigious White Oaks Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, the match saw Downer assert his dominance early on, taking the first two games with scores […]