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Sean Trott and Gayle Lindsay made winning starts to the Swan’s Running Club Legend Series after claiming top honours in the Ed Sherlock 8K Road Race today [February 11]. Trott, who won the series in 2019 and 2022, won the race in 27min 45sec, with Chayce Smith coming second in 28:00 and Thomas Mills third […]

Knory Scott was named man of the match in Lancing FC’s 4-2 defeat away to Sevenoaks Town in the Isthmian League South East Division yesterday [February 10]. The Bermuda national team forward was praised on the club’s X [Twitter] account for being “dangerous and hard working throughout.” Scott, 25, has previously played for English non-league […]

[Column written by Dr. Jacqueline Olds] Whether you think it is a Hallmark holiday or not, Valentine’s Day has a way of stirring up a lot of strong emotions in people – both positive and negative. For weeks now, islanders have been bombarded with advertising and staycation offers aimed at couples celebrating the occasion. Whether […]

The Football Challenge Cup Quarter Finals were held this weekend, with Hamilton Parish and Devonshire Cougars both earning wins. Hamilton Parish 3 – Tuff Dogs 1 Hamilton Parish secured a spot in the Semi-Finals of the FA Challenge Cup with a 3-1 victory over Tuff Dogs at the Wellington Oval. The match saw Macquille Walker […]

News that Somersfield Academy appointed Tanisha Edwards as its new Director of Student Life starting in September, Jamari Douglas and Kiwan Michael Anderson were named to Marcomms’ Most Influential list, Fiona Holmes earned the AFP Bermuda scholarship, and Jomeko Mallory earned his Red Seal certification were all some of the positive news stories from the […]

AM Best confirmed strong ratings for PartnerRe Ltd. and its subsidiaries, noting stability despite leadership changes. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “aa-” [Superior] of the operating subsidiaries of PartnerRe Ltd. [collectively referred to as PartnerRe]. […]

The Bermuda National Trust held its Plant & Bake Sale today [Feb 10], offering a diverse selection of plants, baked goods, and local produce at its headquarters in Paget. BNT Executive Director Karen Border previously noted they will have a “fabulous selection of plants, from bedding annuals to unusual trees and shrubs, native and endemic […]

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished ninth in the fourth stage of the Essor Basque in France today [February 10]. Hopkins, who races for French development team Vendée U, continued his encouraging start to the season in the La Ronde Du Pays Basque, which took place from St Jean Le Vieux to St Jean Pied De […]

Sunday, February 11 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with gusty winds developing during the afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F, and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington tennis teammates came from behind for a 4-3 win at Tulane at the City Park Tennis Complex. Mallory playing in the number 5 spot defeated Fynn Kuenkler in straight sets 6-4, 7-5. Related Stories Phillips Advances In Championship Doubles Phillips Advances In Southwest Championships Goodchild Advances In COTECC Tournament […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] Six members of the Bermuda cricket team unable to travel to India for a two-week practice camp, will instead spend the next three days engaged in intense net training before flying to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, February 15 to take part in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League play-off. […]

Bermuda’s Dara Alizadeh started competing in the 2024 NSW Rowing Championships hosted by the Sydney International Regatta Center in Australia. Competing in the Championship Men’s Elite Single Scull, Alizadeh finished 4th clocking a time of 7:05.59. Alizadeh — who represented Bermuda at the last Olympics — finished 6.04 behind the winner Caleb Antill who clocked […]

Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] will hold its annual Tag Day on March 21 “in alignment with the International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.” A spokesperson said, “Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda, a registered charity [#768], is gearing up for its annual Tag Day on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in alignment with […]

Sakari Famous and her McNeese track and field teammates competed in the Music City Challenge hosted by Vanderbilt. During the women’s high jump invite, Famous finished second with a top leap of 1.79m, Annika Kinley from Cincinnati was the winner with a top leap of 1.82m. Related Stories Famous Earns Award, Wins & Breaks Records […]

In Bermuda field hockey action at the National Sports Center, the Bermuda Hockey Federation team defeated the Bermuda Hockey Association teams 4 – 0. The Bermuda Hockey Federation took the lead in the 9th minute when Alex Godet scored a field goal. The second goal of the game came in the 33rd minute when Owen […]

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast are set to host the first-ever outdoor match in Major Arena Soccer League history. The Blast, coached by former Bermuda national team winger Bascome, will face the Dallas Sidekicks in the Blast Spring Classic at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson on March 23. The match will start at noon [Bermuda time]. […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, February 10th. On Monday the Andromeda J and the Oleander container ships are expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Wednesday the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship is scheduled to arrive, and on […]

Bermuda’s top male and female athletes will be vying for honours at the 42nd Annual Sports Awards at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club on Saturday, March 9. The event will celebrate and recognise the achievements of Bermudian athletes during the calendar year from January 1 to December 31, 2023. As well as the awards […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian drama therapist Treasure Tannock has explored “race, capitalism and oppression” in her play, The Doll Depot, which performed at the Black Box Theatre in Manhattan, New York, last week. Ms Tannock’s submitted her play while interning at the Collideoscope Repertory Theatre Company [CRTC] – a drama therapy programme at NYU […]

AM Best revised the outlooks to stable from negative for Canopius US Insurance, Inc. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Canopius US Insurance, Inc. [Canopius US] [Wilmington, DE] […]

February 9 saw 3,974 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 73,452.24 BD. 1,074 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.26 per share, while the other 2,900 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.01 per share. The BSX finished at 2,132.47, even on […]

The Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda issued an advisory regarding changes to the Court’s hours of operation. A spokesperson said, “Kindly be advised that, effective Monday, the 12th day of February, 2024, all Courts and Court Registry locations, including the Court of Appeal Registry, commence service to the public from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 […]

The United Nations Development Programme’s [UNDP] newly appointed Resident Representative for Bermuda, Kishan Khoday, presented his credentials to Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban. A spokesperson said, “As the Resident Representative assigned to the UNDP Multi-Country Office in Jamaica since January 22, 2024, Mr. Khoday will represent UNDP in Bermuda, Belize, Cayman […]

The Tynes Bay facility had to ‘halt waste reception from commercial operators temporarily’ — the public drop-off service to the general public remains open — due to a bunker fire and technical issue. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public of an incident at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy […]

Fourteen officers from the Bermuda Police Service completed a five-day UK College of Policing Multiple-Choice Question Writing Course at the BPS Training School, facilitated by Ms. Louise Dennis and Mr. Hurden Law from the College of Policing. The Bermuda Police Service said, “The course took place between January 22nd and 26th, 2024. The officers who […]

The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda announced that Deidra-Lee Bean, D. Cyril Butterfield, Natalie Chaves, Juanae Crockwell, Martina Harris, Lacey Rance, Allison Settle, Lisa Simpson, Ja-Mae Smith, and Kevin Warner graduated from the 2023 Introduction to Nonprofit Management Certificate programme. A spokesperson said, “Sponsored by the Bermuda Foundation, the intensive nine-month training programme involved weekly online […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 9] include acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered, appointments and notice of intended marriage. Magistrates & Coroners Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Acting Appointments Notice ID GN0131/2024 Public Authorities / Department The Judiciary Publication date 09 February, 2024 Government Notice No. _______ Acting Appointments Judicial Department […]

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 10 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F, and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 58%. Sunrise will be at 7:06am and sunset will […]

“In our fast-paced world, where distractions abound, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of focusing on the road while driving,” the Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] said. A spokesperson said, “Staying attentive behind the wheel can significantly prevent accidents, save lives, and ensure a safer tomorrow for all road users. “According to the Bermuda […]

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors said the Public Consultation meetings and National Seniors Strategy Community Forum “were a success.” The meetings and forum brought together stakeholders, community members, and seniors to discuss and address the challenges and opportunities facing Bermuda’s ageing population. “It is important to tap into the wisdom of seniors […]

Services at the Freisenbruch office –  located on Front Street — are delayed due to a power outage. This afternoon, a spokesperson said, “Please be advised that our office on 75 Front Street has lost power and there are significant delays in service at this time until BELCO can provide an update. Thank you for your […]