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Wednesday October 9 is expected to see thunderstorms, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 7:19am and sunset will be at 6:52pm. High […]

The Coerver Player Performance Football Camp will be held at Warwick Academy from October 21 to 25. The camp is for boys and girls aged from under-7 to under-13 and will focus on the technical, tactical, physical, and mental demands of the game. Coaches from International Coerver will travel to the island for the camp. […]

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] is working to raise $400,000 to fund a new 3D mammography machine, saying “the state-of-the-art mammography machine will replace a retiring system that will soon be outdated.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre urges the community to ‘Mobilise for Mammograms’ to raise $400,000 for a new 3D […]

Online grocery service Pronto has opened a brick and mortar outlet – Pronto City Market – in Hamilton, “providing customers with the option to shop in-store while continuing to offer the same seamless online services.” A spokesperson said, “Established in 2021 as a digital-first company to meet growing demand post the Covid-19 pandemic, Pronto has […]

The St. George’s Oral Health Clinic reopened yesterday [Oct 7] after a year-long closure. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Health is pleased to announce the reopening of the St. George’s Oral Health Clinic on October 7th, 2024.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “We appreciate the public’s understanding and patience as we navigated […]

The International Development Academy-Bermuda High-Performance ID Football Camp will be held at the National Sports Centre, North Field, and Warwick Academy from October 21 to 25. The camp will feature coaches from IDA Valencia, Surf Soccer and FC America. Sessions for under-14 boys and girls [2010, 2011 and 2012 birth years] will take place from […]

Bermuda national team footballer Rahzir Smith-Jones has been named Player of the Month for English non-league team Binfield. The defender has been in impressive form so far this season for the Berkshire side, who play in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One. Binfield are seventeenth in the league table, with five points […]

Ignite’s award-winning Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme is now open for applications for its 9th cohort. A spokesperson said, “Are you ready to take your business to the next level or make a bigger impact with your non-profit? Ignite’s award-winning Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme is now open for applications for its 9th cohort. Entrepreneurial leaders are invited to […]

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted a schooling show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Logan Flood won the open schooling class riding Red Sky at Night, Eliza Steinoff was second riding Cruze is Karma, and Flood riding Wild Things Island Adventure finished third. The low equitation O/F 2’3” class was won by Victoria […]

The Warwick Football Academy will be hosting football camps during the October school break, from October 21 to October 2 A spokesperson said, “Warwick Football Academy is hosting October school break football camps featuring Coerver Coaching [U7-U13] & International Development Academy [Elite Players U14-U17] to run the week of October 21-25. These camps will feature […]

October 7 saw 900 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $27,000.00 BD. 900 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, closing up 3.4% at $30.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,460.35, up 0.05% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]

The Bermuda Uechi Ryu Academy will hold its Junior Black Belt Ceremony on Saturday, October 12, from 4pm to 5:30pm at the BAA gym. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Uechi Ryu Academy is excited to invite all to its Junior Black Belt Grading & Awards Ceremony, to take place at the BAA gym on Saturday, […]

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks officially launches Fire Safety Awareness Week at City Hall this morning [Oct 7]. A Government spokesperson said, “This morning at City Hall in Hamilton, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, officially proclaimed this week as Fire Safety Awareness Week. “Joined by the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS], […]

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association season continued with day two of the Kattegat Sharks sprint meet at the BASA Pool. Freya Lau won the 13-14 girls 100 SC meter breaststroke A-final touching the wall in a time of 1:25.43, Scarlett Spurling, was second in 1:26.99, and Isla Cooze, was third in 1:31.73. In the 13-14 […]

On October 3, the Bermuda Monetary Authority hosted its Third Annual Community Day, with over 200 staff volunteering for five charities in activities such as gardening and beach cleanup. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] participated in its Third Annual Community Day event on Thursday, 3 October. This employee-led initiative unites […]

The final round of the Bermuda mixed foursomes took place at the Turtle Hill Golf Club. Katrin Burnie and Eric West were crowned the championship gross champions at 7-under par, shooting a second round 6-under par 48, Lesley Balcombe and Wayne Balcombe shot a second round 1-over par on the day to finish at 2-over […]

A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider was injured in a collision in Warwick this afternoon [Oct 7]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:25 pm on Monday, October 7, 2024, police and other first responders attended a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle at the junction of Middle Road and Ten Pin Crescent, Warwick. “Upon arrival, […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 7] include notification of planning applications registered and public notification. List of Planning Applications Advertised on October 7, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0916/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 07 October, 2024 The applications shown below are […]

Art advisors Lisa Howie and Holly Mazar-Fox have created a personalized itinerary to explore the Art Miami Basel fairs in December in partnership with Masterworks. A spokesperson said, “Building an art collection can be a daunting task. Touring an art fair can be equally overwhelming. For these two reasons, art advisors Lisa Howie and Holly […]

Bermudian sailor Penny Simmons has been hailed as a “true sailing legend” with an “indomitable spirit” after passing away last month. He was aged 85. Simmons represented Bermuda at four Olympic Games in two classes of boat: Dragons and 470s. He was an active member of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club for several decades. Simmons, […]

The Bermuda Police Service is reminding the public to “securely lock their vehicles before leaving them unattended” after four cars with keys left inside were stolen over the past nine days. A police spokesperson said, “Between Sunday, 29th September and Monday, 7th October 2024, four cars were reported stolen. Three of those vehicles were removed […]