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Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited announced the winners of their Cup Match Special Customer Portal draw, awarding ten free gas cylinders and a deluxe BBQ to ten lucky winners. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited is excited to announce the eleven winners of the recent Cup-Match Special Customer Portal draw. Ten lucky […]

The Food Justice Forum is set to host a ‘Thrift Kitchen Throwdown’ on September 30 and a panel discussion on October 16. A spokesperson said, “The Food Justice Forum will launch shortly, a two-part event aimed at tackling Bermuda’s food security issues while promoting sustainable and environmentally conscious practices. With a focus on youth engagement, […]

Appleby announced that Milaun Perott was called to the Bermuda Bar on September 6th before Justice Shade Subair Williams. A spokesperson said, “Milaun completed both the Graduate Diploma of Law and the Legal Practice Course with Master of Laws in Professional Legal Practice at The University of Law. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor […]

The Bermuda National Trust and Sompo International are launching their 4th annual Student Art Competition, under a theme of ‘Worth Protecting’. “We are excited to invite Bermuda’s young people to use their artistic talents to show aspects of Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage that they think are worth protecting. Hopefully the theme will inspire students […]

A collaborative group is getting set to release a document titled Back to School Pointers to support parents during the 2024/25 school year. A spokesperson said, “For this beginning of the 2024/25 school session, various stakeholders have come together, reminded of the wisdom that it takes a village. The goal of this collaborative campaign is […]

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall’s Biloxi Shuckers went down 6-3 to the Rocket City Trash Pandas in the final road game of the regular season at Toyota Field yesterday [September 8]. The previous day, the Shuckers beat the Trash Pandas 4-3 at the same venue, with Hall having one at-bat appearance, which he drew a […]

The Bermuda Captive Conference announced that Bala Nadarajah has been posthumously awarded the Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024, honouring his remarkable career and contribution to the captive industry. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Captive Conference is proud to announce that Bala Nadarajah has been posthumously awarded the Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award for […]

WeSpeak’s Teen Video Competition invites young women aged 14–18 to “share a video that elevates your voice” for a chance to win prizes, with the top video creator to win $1,000, the runner-up will receive $500, and the third-place winner will earn $300. A spokesperson said, “Calling all young women with a passion for storytelling and […]

Aspen Insurance Holdings announced that its Bermuda office has selected Makari Mathias and Zyjaé Trott-Philip as apprentices as part of the company’s ASCEND School Leaver program. A spokesperson said, “Mathias and Trott-Philip will be supporting the Reinsurance and Insurance Claims teams, respectively, until April 2026. “The ASCEND apprenticeship program is designed for graduating students aged 18+ […]

David Lunn, a PE Teacher and alumnus of Somersfield Academy, will host a 5K Fun Run and Walk on September 29, 2024, to support the school’s Bursary Fund, with proceeds aiding students in need. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy is proud to announce that David Lunn, a dedicated alumnus and PE Teacher at the school, […]

Harness racing driver Kiwon Waldron had a busy night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, participating in six races as the harness racing season rolls on. Waldron’s evening began with a trot race, where he piloted Rualone to a fifth-place finish, crossing the line in 1:59.3. He then switched gears to the pace class for […]

The Paralympic Games drew to a close in spectacular fashion yesterday [September 8] at the Stade de France in Paris, as the curtain came down after 11 days of inspiring performances. The vibrant closing ceremony not only celebrated the athletes’ remarkable achievements but also set the stage for the next chapter in Los Angeles in […]

Bailey’s Bay, Somerset Cricket Club, Cleveland County, Devonshire Recreation Club and St. David’s Cricket Club all recorded victories in Athene T20 League Premier & First Division action. Premier Division Bailey’s Bay CC Win by 7 Wickets: Warwick Workmen’s Club 94/5 Baileys Bay 96/3 Bailey’s Bay defeated Warwick Workmen’s Club by 7 wickets. Warwick Workmen’s Club […]

Two of Bermuda’s golf courses – Mid Ocean Club and Port Royal Golf Course – have been ranked among the top in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central American region. A spokesperson said, “Two of Bermuda golf courses are rated among the top golf courses in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central American region. For a 20 […]

MultiStrat, the specialty reinsurance and capital advisory firm, has announced two senior promotions in its underwriting team as the company continues to build out its expertise, talent, capital, brokers, investors, and carrier partners in 2024 and 2025. A spokesperson said, “Kier James has stepped up from Vice President, Underwriting, to the role of Chief Underwriting […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Para-athlete Jessica Lewis has reflected on her “unique experience” of representing Bermuda at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Lewis, the island’s most decorated para-athlete, finished fifth in the T53 100 metres and seventh in the T53 400 at the iconic Stade de France last week. The 31-year-old was joined in Paris […]

The Bermuda Police Service have now confirmed the death of Janet Niklaus. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that the lifeless body found near the Vesey Reserve, Southampton, on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, was that of 70-year-old Mrs. Janet Niklaus. “Ms. Niklaus was reported missing from her Whale Bay Road, […]

ILS Bermuda announced that Professor Kerry Emanuel will feature as the Science Keynote Speaker at the upcoming Convergence 2024 event. A spokesperson said, “ILS Bermuda is pleased to announce that Professor Kerry Emanuel, renowned meteorologist and climate scientist, will feature as the Science Keynote Speaker at the upcoming Convergence 2024 event. Taking place from October […]

Kiwon Waldron took part in just one race at the Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, as the harness race season continues. In race two the pace class, Waldron was in the bike of Cruisin Juke, they finished 6th with a time of 1:53&3. Related Stories Waldron In Standardbred Action In Canada Waldron Competing In Standardbred […]

Premier David Burt joined other heads of government and thousands of spectators for the Paralympics Closing Ceremonies at Stade de France, Paris this evening. A government spokesperson said, “The Premier said he was delighted to attend the celebratory event and cheer on Bermuda’s Paralympians Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Jessica Lewis who both achieved top five finishes […]

Fun castles, food, face painting, games and school supplies were on offer at the annual Constituency 29 Back to School celebration party held in Southampton and hosted by area MP Zane DeSilva. Related Stories Photos & Video: Devil’s Hole Community Fun Day Photos: Bermuda’s Students Go Back To School Photos: Students First Day Back To […]

The Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team lost 3-2 to the Dominican Republic in their opening match of the 2024 Concacaf Nations League 4.0 yesterday [Sept 7]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against the Dominican Republic in their opening match of the 2024 Concacaf Nations League 4.0 […]

Monday, September 9 is expected to see a mix of sun and clouds with one or two showers, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Patty Petty has reflected on her experience as a technical official for World Triathlon at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Patty, a founding member of the Bermuda Triathlon Association [BTA] in 1981, has attended three Olympic Games as an official for the sport’s international governing body [Beijing 2008, London 2012 and […]

Somerset Cricket Club, Western Stars, Willow Cuts CC, Southampton Rangers and Flatt’s Victoria all recorded victories in the Athene T20 League action. Athene T20 League – Premier Division Somerset Cricket Club Win by 8 Wickets: Cleveland County 147/7 Somerset Cricket Club 150/2 At the White Hill Field, the Somerset Cricket Club defeated Cleveland County by 8 […]

Ryan Outerbridge led the Franklin Pierce Men’s Cross Country team to victory team in the Ron Ouellette Invitational. The school’s report said, “The Raven’s Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams traveled to Maine for the Ron Ouellette Invitational, Saturday. Ryan Outerbridge [Paget, Bermuda] led the men’s team to a team win with a 5k time […]

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall played his part in the Biloxi Shuckers 4-2 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas at Toyota Field. A bases-loaded walk from Hall in the sixth inning tied the game at 1-1. Meanwhile, Hall helped the Shuckers defeat Rocket City 3-2 at Toyota Field on Thursday. Hall, who was hit […]

News that Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Jessica Lewis achieved top five finishes in the Paralympics, the BPSU presented scholarships to 12 students, Naz Astwood earned the Summit League Peak Defensive Performer of the Week award and the BFRS joined forces with KBB to clean up Whalebone Bay were all some of the positive news stories from the […]