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A male motorcycle rider has been hospitalized after a collision in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10:00 pm on Friday, January 24, 2025, Police and other first responders attended a serious road traffic collision near the junction of Cobbs Hill and the Railway Trail, Paget. “Initial information is that the collision involved a […]

Longford Estate, the Warwick home of actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, was recently listed for sale on the Rego Sotheby’s International Realty website. The listing says, “Longford Estate is the breathtaking Bermuda home of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. This spectacular gated private Bermuda estate in Warwick offers incredible harbour views in a park-like […]

Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell congratulated Team Special Olympics Bermuda on their commendable performance at the IBF Para World Championships in Hong Kong, which ended on January 21, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “Competing against elite international athletes, the team demonstrated resilience, […]

Prudential Financial, Inc. announced an agreement to reinsure a portion of its recently originated Japanese whole life policies with a subsidiary of Prismic Life, a Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurance company sponsored by Prudential and Warburg Pincus and supported by a group of global investors. A spokesperson said, “Under the terms of the agreement, Prismic […]

Swimmer Rhys Insley and his Canisius University Men’s Swimming and Diving team concluded their 2024-25 regular season with a tough matchup against rival Niagara University at the Burt Flickinger Center in downtown Buffalo. The Canisius Golden Griffins faced a strong Niagara squad, ultimately falling 238-50 in the Battle of the Bridge rivalry clash. Insley contributed […]

January 24 saw 600 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $10,800.00 BD. 600 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $18.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,476.56, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]

The National Museum of Bermuda announced the appointment of Rajai Denbrook as its new Learning and Engagement Officer. A spokesperson said, “He will be devising, developing, and delivering the Museum’s formal and informal learning activities and programmes serving a wide variety of audiences, including students, teachers, families and lifelong learners.” Elena Strong, NMB executive director stated, […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old, Bermudian National, Nai-Che Smith.” A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Smith is described as being 5’ 9” in height, of slim build, brown complexioned, with black/brown hair worn in dreadlocs. “He was last seen around 5:00 PM on Friday, January 24, […]

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks held a press conference today [Jan 24] to provide an update on the National Violence Reduction Strategy. Minister Michael Weeks said, “Thank you for being here today to receive an update on the Ministry of National Security’s progress on the implementation of the National Violence Reduction Strategy. “The National […]

Camerin Pickering, Jaydon Roberts and William Pickering set new national records at the Lancaster Archery Classic and Easton and Youth Collegiate Trophy Tournament in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, yesterday [January 23]. Competing in the men’s senior recurve, Camerin achieved a personal best and national record of 590/660; Roberts achieved a PB and under-21 national record of 573/660; […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 24] include liquor licence, acting appointments, boards appointments, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, striking off, contracts and notice of intended marriage. Notice Of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority Special Session Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Liquor Licence Notice ID: GN0116/2025 Publication date: 24 January, 2025 Notices […]

Saturday, January 25 is expected to be cloudy and windy, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be N. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7:17am and sunset will be at […]

Support Public Schools [SPS.bm] recently delivered school supplies to multiple primary schools across the island continuing their endeavors to support the island’s students. A spokesperson previously said, “Since SPS was founded in 2018, approximately $600,000 worth of new school supplies has been purchased by SPS supporters for public school classrooms. In addition, hundreds of thousands of […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is advising the public that the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order 2024 has been revoked and replaced with the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “Effective January 8, 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that […]

Police “seized a large quantity of suspected drugs that washed ashore, with a street value of $5 million,” the police confirmed today. Acting Superintendent Jason Smith, Officer in Charge [Crime Division] said, “On Friday 17th January 2025, police seized a large quantity of suspected drugs that washed ashore, with a street value of five million […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is advising the public that “in recent weeks some of its patients have received bills that they would not normally receive” A spokesperson said, “This is due to how some claims were processed by the BHB’s Patient Electronic & Administrative Records Log [PEARL]. “BHB has made changes to its system to […]

Independent Candidate Rayki Bascome-Emery — who will be running in Constituency #22 Paget East — is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 24]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. As a note, we do apologize and we extend our thanks to Rayki Bascome-Emery, as […]

Jane Hammond Thorpe, Head of Creative Arts at Bermuda High School [BHS], is getting set to stage her final production, Mary Poppins, from January 30 to February 2. A spokesperson said, “After 26 years, BHS’s Head of Creative Arts, Jane Hammond Thorpe, is closing the curtain on an illustrious career. “An alumna of the school, […]

[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party is holding a press conference this morning [Jan 24] to announce another candidate for the general election. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The PLP announced that Alexa Lightbourne will be their candidate in Constituency 14 Devonshire North West. […]

Bermudian Jamin Hodgkins is preparing to make his debut for the Pacific Pride Academy, a high-performance rugby union programme in Canada. The Academy aims to develop young Canada players and prepare them for professional careers at the highest level. They compete in the British Columbia Men’s Premier League, a provincial competition featuring 12 clubs from […]

Shaun Goater will lead Aston Villa Women in his final game as interim head coach against his former club, Manchester City, in the Women’s Super League [WSL] tomorrow [January 25]. Villa appointed Spaniard Natalia Arroyo as their new head coach on Wednesday. Arroyo, who departed Real Sociedad at the end of last season, has signed […]

Sincere Hall scored twice as Hull City Under-21 defeated Fleetwood Town’s Development Squad 3-1 win in the Professional Development League on Tuesday [January 21]. Fleetwood took the lead in the tenth minute through Mikey Lane; however Hull levelled through Lucas Dawson before Hall netted to give the visiting side the lead heading at the interval. […]

Bermudian Logan Jimenez made his debut for the Scottish Schools’ Football Association Under-18 in their 1-1 draw against Australia Schools Under-18 at New Western Park, Renfrew, on Wednesday [January 22]. Jimenez, an attacking midfielder, started the game and was substituted after 68 minutes. He remains eligible for the Bermuda Under-17 team. Jimenez joined Scottish side […]

[Opinion column written by Desmond Crockwell] I wish to let the community know why I choose to run in the upcoming election. My Connection To The Community I am a Gibbons. I am an Outerbridge. My family comes from Limehouse Lane, and in Hamilton Parish, we know we’re all connected. Here, we treat each other […]