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Three Bermuda athletes qualified for their event finals at the Carifta Games in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday [April 20]. Miles Outerbridge won his under-20 boys’ 200 metres semi-final heat in 21.08sec to place second overall. He will compete in the final today at the Hasley Crawford Stadium. Compatriot Preston Ephraim III placed seventh in his […]

BEST will hold a free lecture by Dr. Sarah Smith on “Bermuda’s fisheries management and the impacts of climate change” at Bermuda College on Thursday [April 24]. A spokesperson said, “The community is invited to attend a free lecture on Thursday, April 24th, to discover more about Bermuda’s fisheries management and the impacts of climate […]

BermudAir has launched a new weekly flight to Charleston, South Carolina, with the inaugural flight landing on Saturday, April 19th. A spokesperson said, “The island of Bermuda and Charleston, South Carolina, are now just a short flight apart, thanks to BermudAir’s newest nonstop service to Charleston International Airport [CHS]. This exciting route launch marks the third […]

Bermudian Trinae Edwards scored for River City Women’s & Girls in a 2-0 win over Sleaford Town Ladies First in the Leicestershire Womens and Girls Football League Division One yesterday [April 20]. Compatriot Zakhari Turner also played for River City Women’s & Girls. River City Women’s & Girls are fifth in the table. Related Stories […]

The Bermuda College Foundation has opened the new Butterfield & Vallis Conference Centre, thanks to a $500,000 donation from Butterfield & Vallis which allowed for extensive upgrades and renovations. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation is pleased to announce the grand opening of the latest renovation project at Bermuda College, the Butterfield & Vallis Conference […]

The police said they are seeking public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Knori Walker. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Knori Walker, age 48. “Mr. Walker is described as having a slim build, with a light brown complexion, short low-cut hair, and brown eyes. “He was last […]

Auto Solutions Service Advisors David Furtado and Esther Bascome have been named Suzuki’s Top Service Advisors in the region for the fourth quarter of 2024. A spokesperson said, “Auto Solutions is proud to announce that two of its Service Advisors have been named Suzuki’s Top Service Advisors across the region for Q4-2024. David Furtado has again secured […]

Playing in the North America Cup, the Bermuda cricket team secured a victory over the host Cayman Islands at the Jimmy Powell Cricket Oval. Bermuda’s Inning ..20 [16] Alex Dore LBW Adrian Wright ..38 [40] Terryn Fray c Demar Johnson b Conroy Wright ..15 [18] Jarryd Richardson c Demar Johnson b Alistair I ..27 [20] […]

The North Village Rams added another piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet, securing the FA Challenge Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Devonshire Cougars at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium this weekend. The North Village Rams made the breakthrough in the 17th minute when London Steede found the back of the net, […]

Plans have been submitted for a proposed development at the Shelly Bay Plaza on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish. Part of the documents submitted stated, “The proposed development includes an extension of 13,225 sq. ft. along the north façade, a new 211 sq. ft. electrical room on the east side, and two new containerized refrigeration rack rooms […]

The North Village Rams defeated the Somerset Trojans 2-0 in the final of the Under 18 Knock-Out Cup at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center this weekend. The North Village Rams started the match assertively, taking a 1-0 lead early in the contest when Amir Brangman scored with a 40-yard […]

The Ministry of Health welcomed representatives from the Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA] to Bermuda as “part of a mission aimed at enhancing visitor-based surveillance and strengthening food safety.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, “Food safety is a fundamental component of public health. By investing in the skills […]

Sailor Carter Bacon, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, has received the Rod Stephens Seamanship Trophy for his “his meritorious handling” of the sinking of his classic 50-foot K. Aage Nielsen sloop Solution during the return sail after the Newport Bermuda Race last year. The Cruising Club of America said in a statement: “Abandoning one’s 60-year-old yacht after […]

Monday, April 21 is expected to see early cloud and the chance of a sprinkle, brightening up later, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will […]

Bermuda’s rugby representatives concluded their participation in the Tropical 7s tournament in Florida, with significant contributions to the West Indies teams. Najée Pitt-Clarke and Corrie Cross featured prominently for the West Indies Women’s team, which advanced to the Women’s Elite Championship Final. Meanwhile, Hadleigh Tucker and Jahniko Francis represented Bermuda on the West Indies Men’s […]

Premier David Burt and Kristin Burt hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Cabinet Office lawn yesterday [April 19]. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday, [April 19] Premier David Burt, JP, MP, and Mrs. Kristin Burt hosted the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Cabinet Office lawn. “This yearly event, held for children from Government’s […]

Bernard Park was the setting for the Bermuda Football Association’s Appleby Youth Knock-Out finals, featuring three matches that included two decided by penalty shootouts. The Under 13 B Final resulted in a decisive 8-0 victory for the North Village Rams over X-Road’s. Chaz Edmead scored a first-half hat-trick for the Rams, with Daley Outerbridge, Jahroy […]

The National Sports Centre was the venue for the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s [BASA] Summer Long Course Meet, where several Bermudian swimmers delivered notable performances. Madelyn Moore achieved top finishes in two women’s events. She won the women’s 15 & over 100 LC meter freestyle with a time of 59.31 seconds, followed by Jorgia White […]

Premier David Burt, his wife, Kristin Burt and children, took in Good Friday festivities around the island. A Government spokesperson said, “From East to West, Premier Burt and his family visited a number of community events and activities which celebrated Bermuda’s traditions and heritage and the unique hallmarks of the day which included, kite flying, […]

Professional boxer Andre Lambe hosted the Showtime Classic golf tournament and youth boxing & golf clinic at the Port Royal Golf Course this weekend. Lambe, who has won all 11 of his professional bouts, is earmarked to fight overseas in the coming months. The 29-year-old, who goes by the moniker “Showtime”, also held a boxing […]

A number of events were held to mark the Good Friday and Easter holidays this year, including the Walk to Calvary reenactment, Good Friday fun days held across the island, Kites For Kids at T.N. Tatem School Field, Easter egg hunt events, kite making at Salvation Army Harbour Light, and more. You can watch videos of some […]

News that Bermuda celebrated Good Friday, Bermuda’s $5 note earned the International Bank Note Society’s ‘Bank Note of the Year Award’, TABS Bermuda has launched ‘The Botanist’ and Tejon Outerbridge is taking part in the Millwright Apprenticeship programme were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news Baltimore […]

AM Best has affirmed North End Re Ltd.’s A- rating with a stable outlook, citing ‘ adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.’ The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of North End Re Ltd. […]

Ice hockey player Blake Montgomery helped the London Knights reach the Western Conference finals after beating the Erie Otters 4-3 in overtime in Game Four of the semi-finals on Friday [April 18]. The Knights won the series 4-0. Montgomery has been in fine form since joining the Knights on an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph were defeated 1-0 away to Chattanooga Red Wolves SC in the United Soccer League [USL] League One yesterday [April 19]. Bermudian head coach Wright led Greenville to the semi-final plays-offs in his first season in charge last term. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Wright made appearances for the Bermuda and […]

Cameron Adkins claimed Bermuda’s first medal on day one of the Carifta Games after winning silver in the Under-17 Boys’ 1,500 metres at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday [April 19] Adkins clocked a time of 4min 12.86sec, with Sammy Christopher, of Trinidad, taking gold in 4:09.65 and Luke Plummer, of Jamaica, […]

Tributes have been paid to the late Miranda Lister, who was described as a ”woman of grace, strength, and quiet dignity” and the “matriarch of a family that has given so much to the service of Bermuda.” PLP statement A PLP spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party extends our deepest condolences to the Lister family on the […]

Four Bermuda rugby players are currently representing the West Indies at the Tropical 7s tournament in Florida. Najée Pitt-Clarke and Corrie Cross are competing for the West Indies Women’s team, while Hadleigh Tucker and Jahniko Francis are playing for the West Indies Men’s side in the sevens competition. The West Indies Men began their tournament […]