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The Black Pony Gallery is selling artwork in the temporary exhibition, Alternative Voices: A Perspective on Contemporary Art from the Azores, which is on display at the National Museum of Bermuda in Dockyard. The exhibition is in honour of the 175th anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese Immigrants to Bermuda with a specific feature […]

There will be road closures on Sunday [Sept 29] due to the Department of Health’s Celebrating Wellness event. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton advises the public of the following road closures in support of the Department of Health’s Celebrating Wellness event, taking place on Sunday, September 29, 2024: Front Street from Queen Street […]

As part of the global observance of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, Bermuda will officially launch its month-long campaign to raise awareness and promote community engagement in tackling the issue of domestic abuse. Under the theme, “Empowering Communities to Break the Cycle of Abuse,” the campaign will focus on uniting individuals, families, and organisations to work […]

The City of Hamilton will be holding the City Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday, December 7, from 6.30pm to 9 pm. A spokesperson said: “A highlight of the holiday season, this beloved event promises an evening of festive fun for the entire family! “The City invites the public to join us at the City’s Viewing […]

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt provided an update on the Government’s fiscal performance in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27]. The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, following my statement last week where I announced a $25 million investment package focused primarily on social and community programmes, I rise today to provide this […]

“It has now been eleven weeks since the introduction of Digital Fare Media for public transportation across Bermuda, including both ferries and buses,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said, adding that they “have seen an average influx of 500 to 700 new users each week.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27] the […]

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27], Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided an update on “one of the most pressing challenges we as a country face – the shortage of affordable housing.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise to report on one of the most pressing challenges […]

Bermuda’s National Robotics Team – Sage DeSousa, Ava Simons, Aleshka Urrutia, Max Kemp and Ryan Williams — is competing at the First Global Robotics Olympics in Greece. A spokesperson said, “On Monday September 23, 2024, Bermuda’s National Robotics Team embarked on an exciting journey to Athens, Greece, to compete in the highly anticipated First Global Robotics […]

Premier David Burt expressed his condolences to the family of the late Rev. Dr. Erskine C. Simmons, describing him as “..a tireless community servant…”. Premier Burt said: “Dr. Simmons was a product of the AME Church in Bermuda whose life was dedicated to service. As a youth leader, church founder, educator and civic leader, every […]

Zonique James, Kievone Simmons, Denika Wade, and Nekesha Holdipp attended a teacher training opportunity in Williamsburg, Virginia. A spokesperson said, “A partnership between the U.S. Consulate General, the Government of Bermuda and The Babcock American History Scholarship funded a special teacher training opportunity with the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg in […]

The Bermuda Football Association hosted their annual general congress inside the Athene Lecture Theater at the Bermuda College. Mark Wade was re-elected as the president unopposed and Crenstant Williams was re-elected unopposed to the position of second vice president. There were four executive members positions set to be voted on, with five people vying for […]

AXA XL announced that Mark Flanagan has been appointed to the new role of Head of Property & Casualty, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “AXA XL announced today that Mark Flanagan has been appointed to the new role of Head of Property & Casualty, Bermuda. “Mr. Flanagan, who reports to Noel Pearman, Chief Underwriting Officer, Bermuda […]

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is hosting three Artist Talks as part of the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s [BTA] Bermuda Art Month, which spans the month of October this year. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, October 3 at 10am, join Lisa Howie, Co-Curator of NMB’s Alternative Voices: A Perspective on Contemporary Art from the Azores […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] announced the continuation of its partnership with EY Bermuda for the annual Island-Wide Coastal Clean-Up. A spokesperson said, “Environment charity Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] is delighted to announce the continuation of its partnership with EY Bermuda for the annual Island-Wide Coastal Clean-Up. This year’s event will take place from Friday, September […]

The Bolles School swimming and diving team, which includes Marleigh Howes, captured the 4th Frank Holleman Invitational title with a final score of 625 points. Howes contributed to the team’s success with a third-place finish in the women’s 200-yard freestyle B final, clocking in at 2:00.22. She also secured an eighth-place finish in the women’s […]

Friday, September 27 is expected to see lots of sunshine, with some hazy high cloud at times, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise […]