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“One year on, Bermuda stands more resilient, having learned vital lessons from the attack,” the Government said as they reflected on the first anniversary of the cyber attack. A Government spokesperson said, “On the evening of Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, the Bermuda Government’s IT systems faced a cyberattack, causing significant disruptions through several key government […]

BEST and Bermuda College’s Eco Lunch & Learn on September 26 will feature Noelle Young, who “will challenge the traditional notion of resilience.” A spokesperson said, “BEST [Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce] and Bermuda College are excited to invite the community to attend their first Eco Lunch & Learn presentation of the season. On Thursday, September […]

Part of Harbour Road in Paget Parish will be closed between 10:00am and 12:00pm today [Sept 19] to “allow for the placement of a crane to extract a submerged vehicle from Hamilton Harbour.” Bermuda Police Service Statement A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised that between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. today, efforts will be […]

Continental bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Cubs defeat New Hope 24 – 3, the game between the Odd Balls and Spicenix end in a 13.5 – 13.5 draw, while the Under Dawgs defeated The Invaders 19 – 8 and the Astronauts defeated the Sunset 18 – 9. High Scratch Games Women […]

Following several days of weather cancellations, the BLTA back to school tennis tournament resumed at the Port Royal Tennis Courts. Hasan Khan was crowned the boy’s 14 singles champion after he defeated Manuel Maldonado in their final in straight sets 6-1, 7-5. Chloe Mcbrearty won back to back girls 12 singles matches, she first defeated […]

IQUW announced the appointment of Peter Hearn as an independent Non-Executive Director to the IQUW Holdings Bermuda Board. A spokesperson said, “Hearn is widely recognised as a visionary leader and brings over four decades of experience in the global insurance and reinsurance broker sector, including various senior leadership roles, most recently as Marsh McLennan Vice […]

Gabriella Arnold competed in the Kentucky Open Road Racing series in Ewing, Kentucky. The course was a challenging 39.7 mile course with an elevation of 3,881 feet. ompeting in the women’s pro division, Arnold finished 8th with a time of 2:07.24. Related Stories Cyclists Continue Competing In Saint Martin National Criterium Championships Results Top Riders […]

Resolution Life has appointed Moses Ojeisekhoba as President with effect from October 1, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Resolution Life, a global life insurance group focusing on the acquisition and management of portfolios of life insurance policies, announces that it has appointed Moses Ojeisekhoba as President with effect from October 1, 2024 to deliver the next […]

With only two matches completed in the ICC Americas Select Tour, we take a look at the batting and bowling numbers over the two matches that saw the ICC Americas select team defeat the Bermuda select team twice. Sanjay Krishnamurthi from the Americas Select Team scored the most runs for the two games with 99, […]

The Coca-Cola Company and Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi Limited announced an “agreement to debut Bacardi rum and Coca-Cola as a ready-to-drink [RTD] pre-mixed cocktail.” A spokesperson said, “Bacardi mixed with Coca-Cola RTD will be available in several markets around the world, with the initial launch planned for select European markets and Mexico in 2025.” “We are continuing to develop our […]

September 18 saw 3,382 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $125,134.00 BD. 3,382 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $37.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,571.99, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]

Troops from two companies of the Royal Bermuda Regiment joined forces over the weekend as they took on urban patrol training and weapons handling assessments. A spokesperson said, “Last week marked a return to scheduled drills after a summer stand-down for most soldiers and the camp from Friday to Sunday was an opportunity to refine […]

Paradise Mobile invites the community to celebrate its new flagship retail space at a grand opening event on Friday. A spokesperson said, “The new space, located on Reid Street at the former United Colors of Benetton location, will officially open to the public at 12:30pm on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the Town […]

The Bank of Butterfield & Son Limited announced that it is reducing its base interest rates on loans and mortgages by a quarter of a percentage point [0.25%]. A spokesperson said, “The change in base rates applies to Bermuda dollar residential mortgages, consumer loans, corporate loans and USD loans. The rate reduction on loans takes effect […]

Bermudian equestrian Kimoy Cruickshank has appeared on Jamaica’s popular morning show, CVM Sunrise. The young athlete, who represented Bermuda at the Grand Caraibes Jumping Championship in Guadeloupe in June, appeared in full equestrian attire, sharing the stage with his trainer Julian Hyde and hosts Yendi Phillips and Ity Ellis. Dressed smartly in his blue Bermuda […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 3.3% in April – the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 1.1% when compared to April 2023, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the April 2024 Retail Sales […]

Bermudian goalkeeper Peter Silvester kept a clean sheet in Connecticut College’s 0-0 draw away to Tufts University at Bello Field in the New England Small College Athletic Conference [NESCAC] on Sunday [September 15]. Silvester made a fine save early on before denying Bihan Akhtarzandi-Das after the interval. He continued to frustrate Tufts, making three excellent […]

Kiwon Waldron competed in two harness races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. In race 6, a pace class event, Waldron piloted Trace Camrickel to an eighth-place finish with a time of 1:58.1. Later in the evening, Waldron and Jd’s Queen Lori took sixth place in another pace class race, clocking a time of 1:54 […]

Consumers paid 2.2% more in April than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ April 2024 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 2.2 per cent more […]

The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] announced the appointment of Christian Dunleavy as its new Chairperson, succeeding Patrick Tannock. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Dunleavy, a highly regarded leader in Bermuda’s business community, brings over 25 years of experience in the Bermuda market. He currently serves as Group President of Aspen Insurance, CEO of Aspen […]

Raleigh Bermuda will be hosting free community awareness presentations on “Understanding Gang Grooming” on September 21st and 26th. A spokesperson said, “Raleigh Bermuda is calling to action to safeguard our children and community. Join Raleigh Bermuda in standing against gang violence and support Raleigh Bermuda’s Anti-Gang Violence Campaign. “Raleigh Bermuda is proud to host free […]

Award-winning tour manager Rashida Godwin will “explore the history of language used in relation to enslavement and Emancipation” in a Trust Talk on September 24. The event poster says, “In this Trust Talk, Rashida Godwin will explore the history of language used in relation to enslavement and Emancipation in Bermuda, particularly focusing on the recent […]

Bermudian footballer Djair Parfitt has signed with the Glentoran Football Club in Northern Ireland. The announcement from the club said, “Glentoran Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Djair Parfitt and on behalf of the Glentoran Family we warmly welcome Djair to the Bet McLean Oval. Djair [27] is a Bermudian wide forward […]