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Several delegates from the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] attended the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday [May 17]. Mark Wade, the BFA president, David Sabir, the general secretary, and treasurer Ray Jones attended the event, where Brazil was announced as the host of the tenth Women’s World Cup in 2027, becoming the first […]

The Budgies recorded victory in this weekend’s Bermuda field hockey double-header, while the Hurricanes and Dark & Stormies played to a draw. The Hurricanes came from 4 – 0 down to draw 4 – 4 with the Dark & Stormies. The Dark & Stormies got a hat trick from Gareth Tavares and a single strike […]

Saundre Simmons picked up a first round TKO victory against Victor Aceves in Tijuana, Mexico. Simmons improved his record to 4 & 0 as a cruiserweight, he floored Aceves twice in the first round before the referee stepped in to stop the fight with Aceves unable to defend himself against Simmons’ power punching. Related Stories […]

A Gombey celebration is set for Saturday, June 8, featuring a procession from Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club to Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club. Desmond Crockwell said, “I would like to invite you to the Gombey celebration throughout Bailey’s Bay on Saturday, June 8. We are celebrating the memories of the late Glenn Blakeney, Marco Warren, Steven Jireh […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] Silver Screens series is set to continue with the screening of the 2023 award-winning romantic comedy ‘The Persian Version’ on Tuesday, May 21st at 2 pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The Persian Version’ premiered at last year’s Sundance Film Festival, where it received two awards, including […]

[Opinion column written by the PLP’s Lindsay Simmons] As a mother, I am truly grateful for our government’s ongoing work to support and uplift Bermudian families. Our latest initiative, impacting Summer Day Camps for 2024-2025, will provide a nurturing and enriching environment for our children while addressing a long-standing concern of parents struggling to find […]

BUEI Films is set to feature the screening of ‘They Shot the Piano Player’ at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Saturday, May 25, at 7:30 pm. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 docudrama, ‘They Shot the Piano Player’ on […]

Bermuda Is Love held a Free Community Health Clinic at St. John’s Church hall on Saturday [May 18] with an aim to “provide accessible healthcare opportunities.” A spokesperson previously said,”“The purpose of the Free Community Health Clinic is to provide accessible healthcare opportunities for all persons regardless of their background, class, or status, including preventative […]

The Department of Public Transport has advised that the weekday bus schedule will be adjusted this week to accommodate training for the new digital fare services. A Government spokesperson said, “DPT administration has adjusted the schedule to accommodate approximately 80 operators for training on the pending integration of digital fare services from Monday, 20 May, […]

Bermuda’s new annual spelling bee competition, Verbal Victory, will be launched on May 22, 2024, at Hamilton City Hall. A spokesperson said, “There’s a buzz in the air! A new and exciting spelling bee competition awaits Bermuda’s school children. Verbal Victory – Bermuda Spelling Bee [the Bee], a new competition to be held annually with […]

Monday, May 20 is expected to see mostly cloudy skies; scattered thunderstorms during the morning, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:17am […]

“We are pleased with the completed paving of the eastbound and westbound lanes between the Henry VIII and Fairmont Southampton entrance,” commented Minister of Public Works David Burch. The Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is pleased to update the public about the status of its paving project on South Road, Southampton. “The […]

The Ministry of Public Works announced adjustments to waste collection schedules in light of the Bermuda Day holiday on Friday, May 24, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the Bermuda Day holiday on Friday, 24 May 2024, household waste that would normally be collected on that day […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher delivered a disciplined and measured display to defeat Cameroonian Serge Ambomo on points in the main event at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport yesterday [May 18]. The southpaw deployed a piston-like jab and straight left-hand punches to control the four-round super-welterweight contest, improving his unblemished record to nine wins, with […]

The Bermuda Smash Invitational continued this Saturday [May 8], with Smith Sixers and Pembroke Pathers both earning wins. Smiths Sixers won by 28 runs: Smiths Sixers 179/8 Sandys Spartans 151/7 The Smiths Sixers won the toss and elected to bat, they would score 179/8, captain Onias Bascome was the top scorer with 50 which came […]

West End Primary School hosted its annual school career fair, with the school saying “the purpose of this initiative is to allow our students in Primary 1 through to Primary 6 the opportunity to understand the importance of how their class subjects relate to their career aspirations.” “Additionally, this experience will expose them to various […]

Somersfield Academy hosted its annual Spring Fair on Saturday, May 18, offering a day of activities, food vendors, live performances, and entertainment for the community. Related Stories Photos, Video, 360: Somersfield Spring Fair Photos: Students Join In Anti-Violence Campaign Somersfield’s Spring Fair To Return On May 18 Somersfield To Host IB Graduates Art Show Video: […]

Team USA capsized during practice racing at the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, resulting in the team having to withdraw from the race in Bermuda. The organization has released a new video showing the dramatic capsize from all angles, and you can watch below. Related Stories Video: Team Capsizes During SailGP Practice Video: Bermuda Sail GP […]

Former Bermuda Premier Paula Cox spoke at the 2024 Mount Saint Vincent University convocation in Canada, where MSVU awarded her an honourary Doctor of Humane Letters. A spokesperson said, “Mount Saint Vincent University celebrated more than 675 graduates from 24 countries during its spring convocation ceremonies on May 16 and 17, 2024. “Students crossed the […]

Robin Horsfield made a strong start to the Canada Cup Mountain Bike Race Series after coming third in the Trek Store Ontario Cup Short Track at Hardwood Hills in Ontario Friday [May 17]. Horsfield, who claimed his fifth successive title in the Winners Edge Mountain Bike Cross Country National Championships in Southlands, Warwick, in March, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Mia Fishel was among the star guests at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday [May 17]. Fishel, whose father is Bermudian, conducted several interviews at the annual event and attended the FIFA delegates football match. The Chelsea Women and United States women’s national team forward wrote on Instagram: “The […]

Sunday, May 19 is expected to see considerable cloudiness, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:16am and sunset will be at 8:13pm. […]

Brijette Basden represented Shaw University at the CIAA outdoor track and field championships. She finished 23rd in the women’s 100m preliminaries clocking a time of 12.72, and also finished 28th in the women’s 200m preliminaries with a time of 26.65. Basden ran the third leg for the Shaw University women’s 4x100m relay team which finished […]

The Bermuda Luxury Concierge company is expanding its vendor network and is “actively seeking high-end service providers to join their prestigious list of partners.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Luxury Concierge, a premier provider of luxury services on the island, is excited to announce the expansion of its exclusive vendor network. The company is actively seeking […]

The Ministry of Health observed World Hypertension Day on Friday, with the Health Minister urging people to “commit to embracing a nutritious diet, minimizing salt intake, managing blood pressure and cholesterol levels, prioritizing quality sleep, practicing stress-reducing techniques, and staying physically active.” Speaking at the event, Minister Of Health Kim Wilson said, “Good afternoon, everyone, […]

Veteran martial artist Kristina Ingham has been promoted to 9th Dan Black Belt and awarded the prestigious title of Hanshi by the World Headmasters Sokeship Council. A spokesperson said, “The martial arts community of Bermuda is celebrating a historic achievement as Kristina Ingham has been promoted to 9th Dan Black Belt and awarded the prestigious […]

The Teachers Union said they continue to monitor the “alarming shortage of substitute teachers with great apprehension” and said “the Department of Education must make correcting this highly volatile state-of-operations their top priority.” A spokesperson said, “The Executive of the Bermuda Union of Teachers continues to monitor the situation in our public schools around the […]

“With the summer rapidly approaching, the public will still have access to Achilles Bay through temporary measures while repairs to enhance accessibility continue,” said Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch. A Government spokesperson said, “Initially set to be completed by the summer of 2023, the project encountered unforeseen geological and planning challenges requiring […]

A single vehicle collision occurred in Southampton yesterday evening [May 17]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:10p.m. on Friday, 17th of May 2024, police and other emergency services were dispatched to a report a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, along Middle Road Southampton near the junction with Tribe Road #3 [Five Star Island]. […]

[Opinion column written by Robert King] Canvassing these past several months, I have listened to concerns from residents across Smith’s North. Some concerns are personal to families, yet they echo similar concerns heard all across our Island. These include the state of our roads, our struggling education and health systems, and monetary hurdles generally. Other […]