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[Written by Stephen Wright] Ingrid Botelho has always been a creative soul but never considered using sea glass as an artistic medium until a visit to a beach more than eight years ago. She remembers sitting on the sand and crafting the naturally weathered pieces of glass into pictures and being struck by its artistic […]

The police reiterated their appeal to locate 16-year-old Ajahni Lema-Bascome, noting that it has been ten days since he was reported missing, adding that “harboring a juvenile is an offence punishable under the law.” A police spokesperson said, “Today, Monday, November 20th, marks the tenth day since 16-year-old, Ajahni Lema-Bascome was first reported missing. “Someone […]

Groups in Bermuda are commemorating World Children’s Day today [Nov 20] with the theme “Every Child is Precious.” A spokesperson said, “On November 20, 1959, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Since then, World Children’s Day has been observed on this date. Here in Bermuda, we are […]

Somersfield Academy is set to host a ‘Holiday Market’ on December 2nd from 5pm to 9pm, with the event set to feature DJ Allstar, vendors, a tree lighting ceremony, raffles, and more. Raffle prizes: Scootermart – Yamaha Mio M3 A.F Smith – AirPods DigiRoo – Blue DigiRoo Miles – $250 gift certificate Masters – $100 gift […]

“Saving money and making financial investments are the primary ways that Bermuda residents prepare for retirement, however, nearly one-half of residents report they have had to change their retirement plans due to economic factors out of their control,” according to Narrative Research Bermuda’s proprietary online panel of adult residents. A spokesperson said, “Saving money and […]

[Opinion column written by PLP Chairperson Dawn Simmons] The Progressive Labour Party acknowledges that poll results are a snapshot in time and that previous polling in Bermuda always underestimates the support for the PLP. Three days before the 2017 General Election, a media outlet published a poll showing the OBA had an 11-point lead over […]

The Bermuda Football Association is set to host Rhode Island FC — a team that Bermudian Khano Smith serves as the Head Coach for — for a pre-season training camp in February 2024. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is delighted to announce that it will host Rhode Island FC from February 23 to 28, 2024, […]

The Government plans a Digital Fare system to “enable commuters to pay for their rides using smart cards or mobile apps,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said, with the plan aimed at “leveraging technology to simplify the process of using public transportation.” Speaking at a press conference on November 15,  Minister Furbert said, “Let me first provide […]

Two members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment “experienced underground tunnels and practised clearing out buildings on a course designed to enhance their urban operations skills.” A spokesperson said, “Lieutenant LeeAnn Tucker and Corporal Melissa Brangman attended the Infantry Battle School in Brecon, Wales, for the programme. “They trained to be instructors in urban operations manoeuvres […]

Minister of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors Tinee Furbert is taking part in the Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development [Gender] in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Minister said, “Today and tomorrow, November 20 and 21, 2023, I am participating in the Forty-Sixth Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development [Gender] in Bridgetown, […]

In a new industrial partnership, Bermuda College recently received one brand new, complete air conditioning system from Efficiency Limited, local representatives of Mitsubishi Electric Trane US, with the College noting that “Efficiency donated the Variable Refrigerant Flow [VRF] system for students to install and train on.” HVAC instructor at the College, Ornette Fough, hailed the […]

Footballers were in action this weekend, with the Wolves and Young Men Social Club earning wins, while one other match ended in draw. Shield Preliminary Round Wolves 4 – Vasco Da Gama 1 Wolves put their name in the hat for the first round of the Shield after they defeated Vasco Da Gama 4 – 1 […]

Bermuda’s Omar Hayward and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade started competing at the ParaPan Games in Chile, with both winning their opening matches. DeSilva-Andrade won her opening round-robin match in the women’s individual BC1 pool A division, defeating Ailen Flores, of Argentina, 3-2. Meanwhile, Hayward, competing in the men’s individual BC1 pool A division, beat German Caldéron Nahuel, of […]

The Bermuda Karting Club 2023/24 race season continued at the RUBiS Southside Raceway this weekend. The tag senior class saw Brian Bulhoes in the winner’s circle in two of the three races, with William Dunkley winning the other race. Roman Wilkinson won all three tag junior class races. In the L206 senior class saw Jason […]

Daniel Phillips continued his participation in the J500 Merida XXXVI Copa Mundial Yucatan in Mexico. During the second-round qualifier, he faced Carel Ngounoue, the number 2 seed qualifier from the United States, on the clay court. Phillips secured his place in the main draw with a victory, prevailing with a score of 6-4, 6-4. Related […]

Keunna Dill scored in FC United of Manchester Women’s 4-1 win at home to Athletico Middleton Ladies in the FA Women’s National League Division One North yesterday [November 19]. Dill, who plays as a full-back or winger, found the net in the 49th minute with a superb lobbed finish. The Bermuda women’s national team player […]

The Fat Tire Massive 2023-2024 Mountain Bike [MTB] Race Series continued, with racing taking place at Coney Island this weekend. In the male open 60 minute division Conor White set the pace clocking a winning time of 1:02:15.623, Kavin Smith was second in 1:02:58.264, and Jackson Langley was third in 1:03:10.598. Panzy Olander won the […]

Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi has made its debut on the World’s Best Workplaces in 2023 list, securing the 18th position. A spokesperson said, “Congratulations are in order as Bacardi, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, celebrates its debut on the World’s Best Workplaces in 2023 list presented by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine, […]

[Column written by David M. Nathan, MD] November is Diabetes Awareness Month and with around 13 per cent of Bermudians suffering from the disease, it’s important that we take this time to better understand the condition and the treatments available. Over the past year, one kind of treatment plan for diabetes has been in the […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” [Excellent] for Castle Harbour Insurance Limited and Harrington Sound Insurance Limited. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” [Excellent] of […]

[Written by Leeya Jeremy] CedarBridge Academy held their annual Mr. & Miss CBA pageant on Saturday, November 11, 2023, with nine young men and women — Logan Farrell, Dekada Gilbert, Elmico Hayward-DeShields, Michael Ray, Skye Charles, Shenice Maylor, Eliana Pinardi, Rihanna Reddicks, and Keishay Smith — competing for the coveted title. Mr. Dean Foggo, the […]

Monday, November 20 is expected to be windy. Cloudy skies will become partly cloudy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be […]

There has been a “wall collapse on Middle Road, just east of Flatts Post Office,” this afternoon [Nov 19] the police have confirmed. The Bermuda Police Service posted on X/Twitter saying, “Good afternoon all. There has been a wall collapse on Middle Road, just east of Flatts Post Office. The roadway is now blocked. All […]

[Written by Dennis Eve/Anya Thompson] CBA vs Warwick Academy On October 16, 2023 CedarBridge Academy defeated Warwick Academy 3-0 in the season’s first match, a rematch of last year’s Under 16 finals. With last year’s setback as incentive, CBA dominated the match from start to finish; however, Warwick countered with a strong defense.  After a […]

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] held their 60th Anniversary Gala last night [Nov 18] with Tennessee state Representative Justin Jones delivering the keynote address. A PLP spokesperson previously said, “Representative Jones was elected in 2022 as the Democratic Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 52nd District. At 28 years old, he is […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has set her sights on a podium finish in boccia at the Parapan Am Games in Santiago, Chile. She starts her round-robin campaign in the women’s individual BC1 pool A division against Ailen Flores, of Argentina, today [November 19]. Meanwhile, her team-mate Omar Hayward has two round-robin matches scheduled […]