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The Ministry of National Security recently organised a comprehensive mass rescue exercise at Pier 6 on Front Street. A Government spokesperson said, “Held on July 5, 2024, this tabletop exercise brought together various Government departments and local agencies from across the island. It focused on operations and planning in the event of a mass rescue […]

The CariGenetics team represented Bermuda at MedTech Investing [MTI] Europe Forum in London, earning the ‘Best in Show’ award. A spokesperson said, “The CariGenetics team proudly represented Bermuda on the global stage at the 34th MedTech Investing [MTI] Europe Forum in London held by Campden Wealth last week from 2-3 July 2024. CariGenetics not only […]

The Ministry of Transport said they are “excited to introduce the Shorelink App, the first Digital Fare Media [DFM] system for Bermuda’s public transportation.” A Government spokesperson said, “This innovative solution is available to download today, Monday, 8 July, and provides passengers access to public transport—buses and ferries—using digital platforms instead of traditional paper tickets.” […]

The PLP said they extend their “deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the four individuals who tragically lost their lives this last Sunday.” A spokesperson said, “This heartbreaking event has left all of us in shock and a state of profound sorrow and grief. “Our hearts are with the loved ones of the […]

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is reminding the public that the Clean Air and Water Resources Amendment Bill Public Consultations will conclude on July 10. A Government spokesperson said, “Launched on June 19, the three-week consultation period provides a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to review and offer feedback on the proposed environmental policies, […]

BermudAir has praised the first group of participants in the company’s inaugural Summer Student Programme, stating that “the first cohort of students, aged from 16 to 19, spent two weeks with the BermudAir team, learning about all aspects of its business and the aviation industry generally.” “We were delighted to have these very keen students join […]

“Government has promised and delivered more Summer Day Camp offerings, and it’s exciting to see our young people learning and participating in a variety of events and activities,” said the Minister of Tourism, Culture Senator Owen Darrell, as he visited several locations last week to engage with Bermuda’s young people. A Government spokesperson said, “The […]

[Updated] The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] is holding a press conference this afternoon [July 8] to formally announce the team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 2.12pm: The Olympic team was officially announced, with eight athletes set to […]

BELCO is urging the public to “take precautions when celebrating occasions with helium-filled balloons” as “during the last month there have been two separate outages caused by foil and/or mylar helium-filled balloons coming into contact with BELCO overhead wires.” A spokesperson said, “Typically, when a foil helium balloon comes into contact with the high voltage […]

Five students – Meleina Brock, Owen Figureido, Kayla Caldwell, Taylor Crichlow, and Imani Bell – are the recipients of Conyers’ 2024 Legal Education Awards. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is delighted to announce the recipients of its 2024 Legal Education Awards. The annual scholarship recognises outstanding students for their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to the […]

The awards event for the Powerade 5K was held at Butterfield & Vallis in Orange Valley, Devonshire this weekend. The event followed the 5K itself, which saw Sean Trott and Naomi MacGuinness race to victory. Trott crossed the line in a time of 17:29, Thomas Mills was second in 17:33, and Shannon Lawrence finished third […]

The U19 Bermuda National Rugby Team, sponsored by Coralisle Group Ltd. [CG], is set to compete in the Rugby Americas North [RAN] U19 Championships in Mexico City from July 10th to July 13th. A spokesperson said, “Following a strong performance last year, where Bermuda secured third place, the team is determined to achieve even greater […]

“These findings are encouraging and demonstrate the effectiveness of our ongoing efforts to educate and engage the public about Universal Health Coverage [UHC]. UHC will benefit all residents by making healthcare more affordable and accessible, thus removing financial barriers to care. The long-term cost savings of preventive care and early intervention under UHC will benefit […]

In collaboration with Nonsuch Expeditions, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] said they are :delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the 2024 nesting season for the Bermuda Petrel, also known as the Cahow.” “Although we fell just short of the 2021 record of 78 fledged chicks, with 76 this year throughout the […]

The Youth Futsal League Awards took place this weekend at the National Sports Centre, A spokesperson said, “We are proud to announce the following awards and achievements: 1st Place – Black Team “The Black team emerged victorious in the recent Youth Futsal League, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the competition. Led by standout performances, […]

The Bermuda Match Play Championships concluded on Sunday [July 7] with the final round held at the Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The first semi final teed it off at 7:00am with defending champion Jarryd Dillas taking on Eric West and the 7:10am tee time was the second semi final match between the […]

The Corporation of St. George’s will host a Cup Match Extravaganza on Friday, July 19th, starting at 6:30 PM. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s announces a celebration event on Town Square and advises residents and businesses about the setup. The Corporation of St. George’s keeps tradition alive in the UNESCO World Heritage Site town.” […]

“An unimaginable tragedy,” said Premier David Burt this evening after “four individuals, including two children, were found, and pronounced dead earlier today.” The Premier said, “The grief and pain for this family is heart wrenching and as a community we must support them with love and all necessary assistance. With an active investigation underway, our […]

Monday, July 8 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6:19am and sunset will be at […]

[Updated] The police are holding a press conference today [July 7] and you can tune in and watch live below. Earlier this afternoon, the Premier posted on X, stating, “The Acting Commissioner of Police has just briefed the Governor, Minister of National Security, & myself about the investigation into the incident in Pembroke. The Acting […]