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Saltus Grammar School announced the winners of third annual Bermuda Youth Film Festival that was held at BUEI in the Tradewinds Theatre on June 20th. A spokesperson said, “The festival was founded by Therese Bean, Head of Creative Arts at Saltus Grammar School, in 2022 to encourage young people between the ages of 11 and 18 from […]

The Bermuda ball hockey team are in action at the Men’s World Championship in Visp-Raron, Switzerland. Bermuda opened their Pool B campaign with a 3-2 win over Armenia on Friday thanks to goals from Robbie Bailey, Jeffrey Morash and Jeremy Estey. In the second game, Bermuda lost 8-1 to Lebanon on Saturday, with Bailey scoring […]

The 2024 Bermuda Cricket Board’s 50-over League continued this past weekend. Malachi Jones from Warwick Workmen’s Club was the weekend’s top scorer with a knock of 195, his teammate Luke Horan scored 120 to finish 2nd, and Derrick Brangman representing St. David’s Cricket Club scored 118 not out for the third top score of the […]

A total of 12 police officers, including two from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Crime Task Force, successfully completed a two-week Expert Witness in Drug Trafficking course, at the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Training School in Prospect, Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “The training was delivered by Mr. Ian Broughton and Mr. Chris Greene of […]

The XXXVI CCCAN Championships concluded in Monterrey, Mexico, with Bermuda swimmers winning multiple medals. Bermuda’s wins included two gold medals, two silver medals, and seven bronze medals. Logan Watson-Brown, Elijah Daley, and Connor Hupman all won three medals each; Watson-Brown won a gold and two bronze medals, Daley claimed a gold and two bronze medals, […]

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre invites the community to a free lung cancer talk at 5.30pm at June 26th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre invites the community to a free lung cancer talk on June 26, 2024, from 5:30 PM. We will address one of the island’s most pressing health concerns. Lung […]

Summer Storm 52, owned by Andy Berdon, won the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Yacht Race in just over two days and 10 hours. A spokesperson said, “We have our first winner! Pending any protests, Summer Storm 52 and its crew will be the champions of the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Division of […]

The Bermuda Bible Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at St Anne’s Church Hall in Southampton at 6 pm next Friday [July 5]. The AGM will feature guest speaker Reverend Rachel Marszalek. Tickets cost $25. For more details call 536-7886 or 777-5009. Related Stories St. Paul AME Church To Hold Christmas Concert Little Free […]

[Written by Dale Butler] I am happy to report that pianist Constance Ridley-Smith added another title to her music career in the prestigious Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, June 23rd at 1.00pm. Thirty-seven participants represented themselves very well in front of an audience of attentive parents and friends. This is certainly not […]

Dage Minors took part in the La Classique d’Athletisme de Montreal 2024 International track meet. Minors — who is the first Bermudian to break the 4-minute mile — finished in 7th place. Related Stories Video: Sports Center Track Re-Opened Video: Usain Bolt Interacting With Students National Stadium Track Gets A Power Wash Video: Dage Minors, […]

Amari Ebbin and his Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club teammates won their West of England Premier cricket league match against Brislington CC by 10 wickets. Batting first, Brislington CC were bowled out for 134, Max Trotman was the top scorer with 51, while Neiland Cadogan was the pick of the Bristol West Indian Phoenix […]

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Raquel Sequeria and 16-year old Marseille Williams. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating, 15-year-old, Raquel Sequeria and 16-year old Marseille Williams. “Ms. Sequeria, a Portuguese National, is described as being 5’ in height, slim built, […]

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A+ [Superior] from A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “aa-” [Superior] from “a+” [Excellent] of the members of Athene Group. The ratings agency said, “Athene is the consolidation of the organization’s U.S. operating companies, along with its affiliated reinsurance companies domiciled in Bermuda. […]

The Ministry of Finance has reminded the public that the frequently asked questions [FAQs] on the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 are available on the Government of Bermuda website. The Government said, “As a reminder the Ministry of Finance has published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) concerning the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023. These FAQs can […]

“We urge all members of the community, to exercise caution and responsibility when handling toy guns that closely resemble real firearms,” the police said A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] would like to bring to your attention a matter of utmost importance, regarding the use of realistic looking toy guns in the community. […]

Bermuda High School students are wrapping up their final few days of term with a celebration of their STEAM curriculum. A spokesperson said, “Secondary students are participating in various activities arranged over a period of 4 days, known as STEAM Week, while students in the Primary department will enjoy STEAM Day. “Since opening the Innovation Centre […]

Argus Group today announced net income for the year ended 31 March 2024 of $7.3 million, compared to $15.6 million in the previous year as restated for IFRS 17 A spokesperson said, “This IFRS reported net income was impacted by one-off adjustments from the transition to IFRS 9 and 17, and exceptional project costs. Net operating earnings […]

The Ministry of Health has launched the ‘Healthy Horizons’ Newsletter, a new publication that will be distributed throughout Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “This newsletter will offer vital updates on the Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027 and the ongoing progress toward achieving Universal Health Coverage [UHC]. The ‘Healthy Horizons’ newsletter will provide accurate information and clarity […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell attended the 126th Philippine Independence Day celebration at Victoria Park. The Government said, “Strengthening community and cultural ties were the sentiments shared yesterday, by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Sen. the Hon. Owen K. Darrell, JP, when he attended the 126th Anniversary of Philippine Independence […]

“Gilbert Institute and Prospect Primary will close at the end of June 2025,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain announced today. Speaking at a press conference, Minister Rabain said, “Good Day Bermuda. Thank you for joining us today as we provide an important update regarding Education Reform. “The Government remains steadfast in its commitment to reforming […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 24] include assent, acting appointments, boards appointments and notice of intended marriage. Assent Cybersecurity Act 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Assent Notice ID: GN0605/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 24 June, 2024 No. The Assent Of The Governor Was Given On The 24th Day […]

Tuesday, June 25 is expected to see mostly sunny skies, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F, and the low to be near 24°C/75°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 6:13am and sunset will be at […]

An 86-year-old woman was “placed on a ward as a precautionary measure and continues to receive treatment for her injuries, which are understood to be non-life threatening,” after the taxi crash on Harbour Road this weekend, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, 22nd June 2024, police and other first responders […]

Kaden Hopkins and Gabriella Arnold were crowned the male and female winners in the Bermuda National Road Race Championships in St David’s yesterday [June 23]. Hopkins followed up his win the time-trial on Thursday by completing the 62-mile course in the open male road race in 2hr 24min 25.2sec. Conor White came second in 2:26:09.4, […]