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Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University swimming and diving teammates continued competing in the 2024 NEC Swimming and Diving Championships. Sharrieff was in action in the women’s 100 yard backstroke preliminaries, where she finished 7th,advancing to the A final clocking a time of 56.86. In the women’s 100 yard backstroke A final, Sharrieff touched the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been 11 years to the day since Nahki Wells became the first Bermudian to play in a major English cup final when he reached the League Cup final with Bradford City in the 2012-13 season. The final was played at the new Wembley Stadium, making the forward the first […]

Erica Hawley started her season with an impressive twelfth-place finish in the World Triathlon Cup Napier, on New Zealand’s North Island, today [February 24]. Hawley, who is chasing her dream of qualifying for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer, was competing in a field of 41 athletes and completed the sprint-distance course [750-metre swim, […]

Caleb Ingham and his La Salle University men’s swimming and division teammates began competing in the 2024 A-10 Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships. Ingham swam the anchor leg for the La Salle men’s 200 yard freestyle relay team that finished 8th clocking a time of 1:21.42. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, February 24th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship is scheduled to arrive. On Thursday the Bermuda Islander […]

Organizers of the Moongate Tour announceD that Gosling’s Limited has agreed to be the title sponsor for its 2024 season, which is scheduled to begin later this month with the first of seven 18-hole medal events and will conclude in September with a 36-hole Tour Championship. Tour co-founder Chaka DeSilva said,“I’m very happy to announce […]

February 23 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,213.87, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 48 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And […]

“We are fully committed to addressing the dreadful state of our roads as quickly as possible,” Minister of Public Works David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 23] the Minister said, “I begin by reminding the members and the listening public that there are multiple circumstances happening simultaneously that are contributing […]

The Government has now received the Entrustment from the British Minister of State and will commence the consultation process on exploring full membership in Caricom, Premier David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 23] the Premier said, “The pursuit of full membership in Caricom was recognised by most as a natural progression of our […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dr Carika Weldon said she was overcome with pride after being recognised by the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club as part of their Black History Month celebrations. She will be honoured alongside fellow prominent Black Bermudians in the medical field, Dr Terry-Lynne Emery and Dr Malcolm Brock, at a celebration dinner […]

There will be new court fees, which are anticipated to “yield an estimated additional $750,000 in fees aid to the courts.” A spokesperson said, “The Supreme Court is pleased to announce that the Chief Justice in exercise of the power conferred by section 62 of the Supreme Court Act 1905 makes the subject amendment Rules […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised “that a single lane closure will take place on Somerset Rd in Sandys, located between Lantana Road and Ledgelets Lane, for foreshore vegetation removal. A Government spokesperson said, “The road closure will commence on Thursday, February 29th, 2024, and will continue until Sunday, March 3rd, 2024. “The work shall […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised “that a single lane closure will take place on Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke, between Roxdene Lane and Turnstile Lane, to accommodate wall demolition works.” A Government spokesperson said, “The road closure will commence on Monday, February 26th, 2024, and will continue until Friday, March 1st, 2024. “The work will […]

The Friends of St Peter’s Church has organized a commemorative service honouring Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale, set for 5 pm tomorrow [Feb 24] in St George’s. The event poster says, “In attendance will be Her Excellency Ms Rena Lalgie, Governor of Bermuda The Wor. Quinell Francis, JP, Mayor of St George US Consul General Karen […]

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

Saturday, February 24 is expected to be windy with rain developing later in the day, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F, and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6:52am […]

Paget Primary School is holding their always impressive annual Black History Museum event, with this year’s event showcasing Cathy Bassett, Sir Stanley Burgess, Shiona Turini, James Darrell, Neletha Butterfield, Dr. Dorothy Louise Matthews Paynter, Rev Canon Thomas Nisbett, Commissioner Keeva Joell-Benjamin, Randy Horton, and Gita Blakeney Saltus, alongside Mona & Olga Brangman. Related Stories Photos: […]

The Bermuda National Athletic Association [BNAA] is sending a cadre of athletes to the Speed Capital meet in West Palm Beach Florida. A spokesperson said, “In conjunction with the recently established partnership with BermudAir, the Bermuda National Athletic Association is sending a cadre of athletes to the Speed Capital meet in West Palm Beach Florida. […]

One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] Leader Jarion Richardson is set to deliver the Opposition’s Reply to the Budget in the House of Assembly today [Feb 23], responding to the 2024 Budget. Your screen will automatically refresh with the latest updates: Related Stories Video: OBA Press Conference On Budget Column: PLP’s Simmons On 2024 Budget AI Powered […]

Following Premier David Burt’s presentation of the 2024/25 budget on Friday [Feb 16], KPMG has released its analysis and commentary on the budget highlights. A spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt presented the 2024/25 budget on Friday, February 16, 2024. The Government has presented a balanced budget for the first time in over 20 years with […]

Skyport announced that the “Air Cargo Terminal at the L.F. Wade International Airport will be closed for operations on Saturday, February 24, 2024 to allow for a planned utility shutdown at the facility between 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM.” A spokesperson said, “The temporary shutdown is necessary to facilitate ongoing construction works at the terminal, […]

Bermuda Institute hosted their Science Fair this week at the Bermuda Institute Auditorium. “Students from Pre-K- Grade 12 have poured their hearts and minds into their projects, ranging from robotics and environmental science to biology and geology,” a spokesperson said. “This fair not only highlights the academic prowess of our students, but also serves as […]

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating of CG United Insurance Ltd. to ‘A’ (Excellent) while affirming the ‘A’ rating of its parent company, Coralisle Group Ltd., and its operating subsidiaries, citing increased strategic importance and substantial integration. A spokesperson said, “AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating of CG United Insurance Ltd. […]

The Bermuda Volleyball Association will send Kyle Hamilton and Benjamin Barnett as the men’s team and Megan Hands and Hailey Moss as the women’s team for the 2024 ECVA Beach Volleyball Championships in St. Lucia. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda will be participating in the 2024 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball […]

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Christopher Famous] “Granting such individuals streamlined pathways to full rights” – OBA Deputy Party Co-Chairman and C6 candidate Joseph Marable on the OBA plan to give away Bermudian status. It is interesting, yet not surprising to witness the OBA have their candidates continuously put out press statements claiming the […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 23] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Caricom- An Update, Update on Fisheries, Update on Road Paving and Equipment, the Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement Template, Pursuant to the Employment [Protection of Employee Tips and Other Gratuities] Amendment Act 2023 […]

Everest announced the promotion of two key leaders in the Reinsurance Division, with Jill Beggs promoted to Reinsurance EVP and COO and Jiten Voralia appointed as Head of North America Treaty Reinsurance. A spokesperson said, “Everest Group, Ltd. [NYSE: EG], a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions has […]

The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] coordinated a transfer for an elderly passenger experiencing breathing difficulties aboard the P&O cruise ship Ventura. A BMOC spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a satellite telephone call from the Bermuda registered P&O cruise ship Ventura, which was on a transatlantic crossing from La Coruna, Spain to Freeport, […]