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Week 11 of the continental bowling league at Warwick Lanes saw high scores and close matches, with the Under Dawgs maintaining their lead in the standings. The Under Dawgs defeated the Odd Balls 26-1, while the Cubs secured an 18-9 victory over the Astronauts. The Invaders had a bye week. The match between Spicenix and the Nifty […]

Two closely contested matches took place in ball hockey action at the PCC Hockey Rink, with both games in the Bermuda ball hockey league doubleheader decided by a single goal. Spine & Sport 2, Hamilton Princess 1 In a defensive battle, Spine & Sport secured a 2-1 victory over Hamilton Princess. Ross Rufiange scored both […]

Bermudian lighting designer Ryan Day said it was an “incredible feeling” to win a Black British Theatre Award in London, England. Day, who was nominated for Best Lighting Design, was unable to attend the awards at the iconic Lyceum Theatre this month as he was in technical rehearsals for a new version of The Red […]

The Carter House Museum in St David’s will host its Family Christmas event on Sunday, December 1. Refreshments and entertainment will include Michel’s Mulled Wine, warm fries, choral singing and raffles. The event will run from 3 pm to 6 pm. Donations are welcome. Related Stories Holiday Programming To Be Featured On CITV Christmas Tree […]

Harness racer Kiwon Waldron delivered a superb performance at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana, guiding longshot Mary’s Magic to victory in the third race of a recent meet. The pair, 32-1, captured the one-mile conditioned trot in a time of 1.55/4. Waldron also rode Sweet Dee to a seventh-place finish in race six, clocking […]

Chris Estwanik and Christine Dailey secured top honours in the Hannover Re Half-Marathon. Estwanik won the men’s race, completing the 13-mile course in 1hr 18min 19sec, with Thomas Mills coming second in 1:19:43 and Adam Prunty, the defending champion, finishing third in 1:21:14. In the women’s race, Dailey triumphed in 1:27:27, with Teresa Ruiz placing […]

Senator Douglas De Couto hosted his annual Senior Tea event this weekend at St. Mary’s Church Hall, featuring presentations from people including Marie Fay of Northstar Dementia, artist Ronnie Chameau and Kathleen Sharpe Kean. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday 23 November Senator Douglas De Couto hosted his annual Warwick Northeast Seniors Tea, at St. Mary’s Church […]

Hamilton Re, the Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance underwriting platform of Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd., today announced its expansion into Credit, Bond and Political Risk Reinsurance with the appointment of Sergio Lottimore to the role of Vice President, Credit, Bond and Political Risk Reinsurance. A spokesperson said, “Based in Bermuda, Lottimore will report to Peter Riihiluoma, […]

The Annual BNT Walkabout will be held on Friday, December 6, from 6 pm to 9 pm. A spokesperson said, “St. George’s will transform into a festive wonderland on the evening of Friday [December 6] from 6 pm to 9 pm as the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] Walkabout welcomes locals and visitors alike to celebrate the […]

“Our Corrections Officers play a critical role in ensuring public safety, promoting rehabilitation, and fostering reintegration,” said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilkerson. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Corrections [DOC] is actively recruiting qualified Bermudians to become Corrections Officers. This recruitment drive, which aims to bolster the Department, runs until 31 […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board today issued a “patient self-assessment guide to help patients and carers identify when medical advice and hospital care is needed for patients with suspected or confirmed measles infections.” Chief of Emergency & Hyperbaric Services, Dr Chikezie Dean Okereke, comments: “While most patients can get through a measles infection by staying hydrated and […]

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] team attended the 2024 Annual Conference of the Museum Association of the Caribbean [MAC] in Panama. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] was strongly represented at the 2024 Annual Conference of the Museum Association of the Caribbean [MAC] in Panama City, Panama. Led by NMB Executive […]

Imani Phillips and Gavin Manders claimed top honours at the inaugural National Pickleball Championships at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium at the weekend. Phillips won the women’s singles title, beating Melisa Judd 11-7, 11-9, and the 3.5 women’s doubles final, teaming up with Sue Chiappa to defeat Judd and Patricia Mills 12-10, 11-9. In the […]

Jake Smith and Zara Bule claimed victories in the recent Saltus Grammar School annual 5K race. Smith won the male title, completing the course in a time of 18min 15sec, with Dylan Eiselt second in 18:40 and Sanchez Smith third in 18:48. Zara Bule claimed the female title, crossing the line in 22:32. Anna Laura […]

The Ministry of Public Works has issued a road traffic notice for the Swans Running Club/Northshore Medical Turkey Trot 8k race on Sunday [Dec 1]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the Swans Running Club/Northshore Medical Turkey Trot 8k race will occur on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, […]

[Opinion column written by MP Emily Gail Dill] The recent OBA op-ed focused on crime has provided us with the opportunity to keep the public informed on the facts and to highlight the work currently being done by the government to address this challenge. We also have the opportunity to reaffirm that this issue requires […]

“Why has the Minister of National Security remained silent in the wake of the recent shootings and stabbing?” Shadow National Security Minister Ben Smith said. Mr. Smith said, “It feels like the Government has accepted this type of behaviour in our community. Where is the outrage? “What message are we sending to the perpetrators? That […]

The National Violence Reduction Strategy – described as “a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to the prevention of violence and provides a path to mitigating the root causes of these violent acts” – has been released. The Executive Summary said, “As a country, we are grappling with relatively high rates of violence. Whether it be youth, gang-related and/ […]

The Annual 8K Turkey Trot will be held on December 1st, with the event “combining fitness, fun, and community giving.” A spokesperson said, “Lace up your sneakers and join the excitement at the Annual 8K Turkey Trot presented by Swan’s Running Club and Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center. This year’s event, taking place on Sunday, […]

The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is urging residents to join the Government and local charitable organisations in supporting the United Nation’s campaign aimed at ending gender-based violence. A Government spokesperson said, “The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed each year on November 25, […]

The Caines Family is hosting a community food drive on November 28th, saying “this food drive is an opportunity to once again unite and make a significant impact on the lives of those in need.” A spokesperson said, “Our community faces a pressing challenge. Many local charities and organizations that provide meals to at-risk individuals […]

Lamont Marshall produced a superb performance after finishing third in the 8K at the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend on Saturday [November 23]. Marshall posted a time of 25min 37sec and won his age category [Masters]. Meanwhile, Trey Simons competed in the half-marathon, finishing sixth in a field of more than 10,000 competitors. He completed the course […]

The Bermuda men’s national rugby team won the Plate final in Tier One at the Rugby Americas North Sevens in Arima, Trinidad, yesterday [November 24]. Bermuda lost 14-0 to Mexico in the quarter-finals before beating Barbados 19-10 in the Plate semi-final thanks to tries by Hadleigh Tucker [2] and Rory O’Kelly-Lynch. They then took on […]

Ryan Outerbridge represented Franklin Pierce University in the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships in Sacramento, California, on Saturday [November 23]. Outerbridge, who placed second behind Lamont Marshall in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby in May, finished the 10K course in 187th in a time of 32min 20.2sec. Related Stories Marshall And Simons Shine In Philadelphia […]

Karen Smith delivered an outstanding performance at Ironman Cozumel in Mexico, claiming victory in the 55 – 59 year old group. Smith navigated the 2.4-mile swim in 1:02:16. She then tackled the demanding 112-mile bike course, completing it in 5:48:01 and finishing the 26.2-mile marathon run in 3:51:12. Her overall time of 10:15:12 earned her […]

Bermuda dressage riders delivered impressive performances in the 2024 CEA Regional and Mini Dressage Challenges at the National Equestrian Centre. A spokesperson said, “Despite unfavorable weather on Friday 22nd November, Mother Nature redeemed herself and provided the most ideal weather conditions for this year’s CEA Regional and Mini Dressage Challenges held at the National Equestrian […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 29-19 at home to the Denver Broncos in the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [November 24]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. The Raiders, who have won two and lost nine games this season, are away to […]