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Khano Smith’s Rhode Island have won their first trophy after claiming the United Soccer League [USL] Eastern Conference title yesterday [November 16]. Rhode Island, in their inaugural season, defeated Charleston Battery 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final thanks to goals from Karifa Yao and Noah Fuson. Juan Torres scored for the Battery. Smith’s side will […]

Sunday, November 17 is expected to see sunny periods with a few blustery showers in the area, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be […]

The Bermuda Philharmonic Society will present their Fall Concerts on November 23rd at 7:30pm and November 24th at 4:00pm at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “When composer Peter Maxwell Davies attended his first Scottish wedding on the island of Hoy, it left such an impression on him he decided to write a […]

Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward highlighted the November 2023 Labour Force Survey Report. Minister Hayward said, “The Labour Force Survey serves as an economic tool measuring employment, unemployment, and the economically inactive population in the Bermudian economy. “The current Labour Force Survey results show that Bermuda’s labour […]

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward introduced legislation to increase the “maximum severance allowance payment for long serving employees from 26 weeks wages to 32 weeks wages.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “The employees who will benefit from this bill are long serving employees who have been in continuous employment […]

The PLP said that the OBA’s “call for an election is perplexing, especially given their ongoing challenges in presenting a full slate of candidates.” A spokesperson said, “The Government acknowledges the One Bermuda Alliance’s [OBA] recent response to the Throne Speech. However, their call for an election is perplexing, especially given their ongoing challenges in […]

The Information Commissioner has released the following statement on the Government’s introduction of the Public Access to Information Amendment Bill 2024. A spokesperson said, “Today, the Public Access to Information [PATI] Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced in the House of Assembly. As Information Commissioner, I am encouraged to see parts of the PATI Amendment Bill […]

Auditor General Heather Thomas released a “compilation report on the status of Audit Recommendations from Selected Government- Related Entities whose last audit was for fiscal year 2021 or earlier and who are not scheduled for a financial statement audit in fiscal year 2024/25.” A spokesperson said, “In the course of our audit, we may identify […]

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 15], Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban gave an update on the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning within the Land Title and Registration Department. Minister Roban said, “This significant step forward reflects our commitment to modernizing land registry processes, enhancing efficiency, and building a more […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock said he is proud to be closing in on winning a landmark 50 caps for the Bermuda national football team. The experienced defender is set to make his 48th appearance for Bermuda in their Concacaf Nations League match against Antigua and Barbuda in Dominican Republic today [November 16]. Leverock, […]

Dame Flora Duffy has achieved her goal of earning a guaranteed contract after finishing fourth in the T100 World Triathlon Tour Series Final in Dubai today [November 16]. Duffy, racing in only her third race in the series this season, finishing ninth in Ibiza, Spain, and third in Las Vegas, finished the 100-kilometre distance [2km […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 16th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Extremadura Knutsen crew transfer and the Ocean Jazz crew transfer are scheduled to […]

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. announced a $0.025 per share dividend for Q3 2024, payable on December 18 to shareholders of record as of December 3. A spokesperson said, “International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI or the Company] [NASDAQ: IGIC] today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an ordinary common share dividend of […]

Caleb Ingham and the La Salle University men’s swimming and diving team returned to action after a three-week hiatus, hosting a meet against Villanova University, where La Salle fell to Villanova by a score of 173-127. Ingham anchored the La Salle ‘B’ team in the 200-yard medley relay, powering them to a fourth-place finish with […]

November 15 saw 4,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 18,700.00 BD. 4,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 1.1% at $4.65 per share. The BSX finished at 2,524.89, down 0.05% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report […]

Dame Flora Duffy will pursue a guaranteed contract when she races in the T100 World Triathlon Tour Series Final in Dubai today [November 16]. Duffy is in eleventh position on 55 points after just two races, finishing ninth in Ibiza, Spain, and third in Las Vegas as she heads into the final leg on the […]

The Royal Bermuda Regiment will hold a training exercise at Government House from November 15 to 17th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security wishes to inform the public that the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] will be conducting a training exercise at the grounds of Government House on Langton Hill, Pembroke, from Friday, […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB], PALS, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC], and the Ministry of Health have issued a joint statement advising patients on navigating the island’s oncology referral process. A spokesperson said, “Cancer care service providers are working together around the clinical care of all patients with cancer and wanted to provide an […]

“The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Bermuda Chapter celebrated National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November 15 by partnering with the Bermuda National Trust to plant a tree in the Royal Naval Dockyard Cemetery in honour of Conduit Re. A spokesperson said, “The cedar tree is part of a larger plot for annual planting by AFP Bermuda […]

Saltus Grammar School won the Middle School under 12 Football Six-a-Side Tournament. A spokesperson said, “Saltus Grammar School defeated Warwick Academy 3-1 to defend their title at the Bermuda School Sports Federation middle school under 12 six a side football tournament. Roman Gaglio put Saltus ahead in the first minute of the match. Royal Fubler […]

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 15], Minister of National Security Michael Weeks introduced the National Violence Reduction Strategy. Minister Weeks said, “Tabling the strategy today marks a significant step forward in this government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the pressing issue of violence in our community. “The National Violence Reduction Strategy is not […]

The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public of two upcoming road closures – one to accommodate work by BELCO and another to accommodate the Christmas on the Curve event. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public of two upcoming road closures that will affect traffic […]

American Justin Lower leads the way after the second round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton today [November 15]. Lower, for the second successive day, shot a six-under-par 65 to leave him 12 under and two shots in front of compatriots Robby Shelton and Ryan Moore. Justin Lower posts […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 15] include notice of intended marriage. Maritime Marriage: Jolene Chertok & Raymond Bustamante Notice type: Legal Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Intended Marriage [Maritime] Notice ID: LN0658/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 15 November, 2024 The Maritime Marriage Act, 1999 Notice of Intended Marriage The […]