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[Written by Stephen Wright] Ensuring the mental health and welfare of the island’s athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris has been a top priority of the Bermuda Olympic Association. With the International Olympic Association [IOC] offering a quota of welfare officers to all National Olympic Committees [NOC] for registered mental health practitioners and certified […]

Bermuda is gearing up for the high-speed thrill of the annual Rubis Around the Island Power Boat Race, which is set to take place this Sunday, August 11, 2024. The event will start at Ferry Reach in the East End, with categories including a junior race at 10:00 AM and an offshore race at 2:00 PM. In case […]

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The 190th anniversary of Emancipation offered an opportunity to promote cross-generational connections. The liberation of thousands of enslaved people was the result of a significant movement of many diverse people in various countries, across generations. The passing of the torch of freedom, transcended boundaries; so that the Haitian success […]

Eight local candy stripers received scholarships totalling more than $20,000 when the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] held its annual awards ceremony on Wednesday 31 July. “This year, we are proud to present 8 awards totalling $21,500.00” said HAB President Glen Gibbons. “I am so impressed with our young men and women and thank each […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The official Bermuda Olympic pins are becoming a much-coveted item among athletes from other countries at the Olympic Games in Paris. Each participating nation has been handed a set of exclusive pins, which athletes are eagerly trading with coaches, volunteers, and more often, each other. The bright pink Bermuda pin is […]

Polaris Holding announced the recipients of the 2024 Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award [PHCLEA], with Zyon Minors and Ayr Cannonier being recognized for their academic consistency and commitment to higher education. A spokesperson said, “Zyon Minors, the daughter of Otis Minors, a dedicated twenty-one-year veteran at Stevedoring Services Limited, is in her third year at […]

Bermuda continued playing at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas group three division in Trinidad & Tobago, being defeated by El Salvador in their latest match. Shelby Madeiros was first on court, she was defeated in straight sets 6-0, 6-3 to Michelle Irigoyen, and Nadhira Durham was next on court, where she was defeated in […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] announced the call for event proposals for Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] 2024. A spokesperson said, “We invite entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders to join us in celebrating and empowering Bermuda’s diverse entrepreneurial community. GEW 2024 aims to spotlight entrepreneurial success and promote the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized […]

Premier David Burt participated in a joint meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister for Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty and leaders of other UK OTs. A Government spokesperson said, “This meeting was significant as it was the first meeting between OT leaders and Minister Doughty since he was appointed as minister under the new UK Labour […]

Bermuda midfielder Keziah Martin will hope to be involved in Rushall Olympic’s opening game of the Vanarama National League North season at home to Farsley Athletic tomorrow [August 10] Martin signed for the West Midlands side last month after leaving Boston United in the summer. The 24-year-old helped Boston win promotion to the National League […]

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] Press is currently working on a new publication, Bermuda Sentinel: The Royal Naval Base 1795–1950, by naval dockyard historian Jonathan Coad. A spokesperson said, “The book traces the development of the Bermuda Dockyard from its initial establishment as a group of wooden buildings into its fully-realised role as a […]

Lancashire Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Linda Ventresca as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 7 August 2024. A spokesperson said, “Linda Ventresca is an experienced senior leader in the insurance industry, having worked at AXIS Capital from 2003 to 2023. She most recently served as Head of Digital at AXIS Capital and previously […]

The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] announced the Junior Cycling Team that will be representing Bermuda at the Junior Caribbean Road Championships, taking place in Saint Martin on August 10th and 11th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] is pleased to announce that our Junior Cycling Team will be representing Bermuda at the prestigious […]

The Bermuda under-15 girls’ team have finished second in group F of League B in the Concacaf Girls Under-15 Championship in Trinidad and Tobago. They defeated Suriname 2-1 in their opening match and beat the Cayman Islands 2-0 in their second and then lost their third and final group game 3-0 against the Dominican Republic […]

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of the Company’s common shares in the aggregate amount of $150 million. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton may repurchase shares through open market repurchases and/or privately negotiated transactions. The Authorization will expire when the Company has repurchased the full value of shares […]

August 8 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,415.65, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 7 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 6 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 8] include acting appointments. Director Department Of Culture Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0754/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Culture Publication date: 08 August, 2024 Government Notice No. _____________ Acting Appointment Director, Department Of Culture Ministry Of Tourism, Culture And Sport Ms. Carlita N […]

Bermuda motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has described competing at the Monster Energy Grand Prix MotoGP at the Silverstone GP Circuit last weekend as an “unforgettable experience.” Racing in the R&G Talent Cup round four, Divine was representing the Sencat Talent Team/Mortimer Racing – Victoria House Academy for the second successive round of the Moto3 class […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour announced an “exciting opportunity for innovative developers and firms to participate in enhancing Bermuda’s employment landscape.” A Government spokesperson said, “Through a newly issued Request for Proposal [RFP], the Ministry is seeking to replace the current Bermuda Job Board with a state-of-the-art website designed to better serve the evolving […]

Jonathan Land Evans released “Flies in Amber: Selected Stories” on Lulu on-line bookshop, featuring 33 stories and a 15% discount until Friday. The author said, “I’ve also now just released [again via the Lulu.com on-line bookshop] ‘Flies in Amber: Selected Stories’, which gathers together 33 short stories chosen by me from my several short-fiction collections […]

“The implementation of this advanced CCTV system underscores the Government’s focus on public safety and the use of the latest technology,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security is pleased to provide an update on the progress of the Government’s new islandwide CCTV network, a key […]

Today the Government of Bermuda issued a public consultation paper “intended to provide Bermuda stakeholders with a preliminary, high-level summary of the proposed taxpayer compliance framework [the “Administrative Provisions”] and to obtain public feedback on the proposals.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 [the “Principal Act”] was enacted in December 2023 […]

BELCO has announced the recipients of its annual scholarship awards, with 20 students receiving a total of $180,000. A spokesperson said, “The scholarship and education awards recipients are as follows: “Nicholas Massa is the recipient of the Llewellyn Vorley Engineering Scholarship, which is valued at $25,000 for four years. Nicholas will study for a Bachelor […]

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

One Communications will sponsor the Kids Zone at the Harbour Nights event to be held on August 14. A spokesperson said, “This will be the third year the Company has sponsored the family-oriented event, aiming to bring joy, laughter and endless fun to the children and families in our community. The evening will include free […]

“Premier Burt is clearly reeling after multiple high-profile Cabinet resignations,” Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs Scott Pearman said, adding that “the Premier’s selection of Health Minister Kim Wilson to bear the additional role of Attorney-General speaks volumes about his own position.” Mr Pearman said, “Premier Burt is clearly reeling after multiple high-profile Cabinet resignations. And this […]

The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative in coordination with the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation is offering a special BizCamp at BEDC’s headquarters from August 12th to 16th. Joe Mahoney, executive director of the YEI said, “The goal of this special BizCamp is to prepare students to earn the YEI Entrepreneurship Certificate which will prepare them for the […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced that Athene Life Re will continue as the lead sponsor of Athene T20 Men’s Premier and First Division Competitions. A spokesperson said, “2024 marks the 3rd year of the Athene T20 Premier and First Division competition. The 2024 format will be based on a single round robin, followed by […]