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The eight finalists for the upcoming Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition – which offers entrepreneurs the chance to win $25,000 – have been announced. A spokesperson said, “Global Atlantic Financial Group [Global Atlantic], a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions – in partnership with the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] […]

Last week, at the inaugural CANOC Sports Awards in Turks & Caicos, the late Judy Simons was posthumously honoured with the prestigious “Caribbean Distinguished Service Award.” A spokesperson said, “Last week, during the inaugural CANOC Sports Awards in Turks & Caicos, the late Judy Simons was posthumously honoured with the prestigious ‘Caribbean Distinguished Service Award.’ […]

The Government of Bermuda London Office invites Bermudian students and recent graduates in the UK to a networking dinner with Premier David Burt in Central London on Wednesday, November 20th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda London Office invites Bermudian students and recent graduates’ resident in the United Kingdom to a networking dinner […]

Caleb Ingham and his La Salle men’s swimming and diving teammates traveled to University City for its first road meet of the season, competing against Drexel going down 226 – 73. Ingham swam the anchor leg for the La Salle men’s 4×50 yard medley relay B team that finished 5th with a time of 1:38.25. […]

As Bermuda’s second annual Art Month draws to a close, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] “encourages both locals and visitors to take advantage of the ongoing exhibitions and remaining events that have made this celebration of Bermuda’s vibrant culture and creativity such a success.” A spokesperson said, “While October is nearly over, the exhibits at […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Promising footballer De’ari Trott has enjoyed a year to remember after shining at several overseas tournaments for club and country. Trott was the second-youngest player in the Bermuda Under-14 national team at the Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series Qualifier in Trinidad and Tobago in August. Starting the first two of […]

The Coast Guard assisted after someone was “stranded on an island off Coopers Island” after a jet ski broke down and then when a boat with two people went to recover the jet ski, the boat also broke down, and the jet ski and boat were towed ashore the following day. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre […]

HSBC Bank Bermuda’s St. George’s branch is temporarily closed today [Oct 24] due to “flooding on the premises.” A spokesperson said, “Due to the weather the island has experienced over the last 24 hours, the HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited’s St. George’s branch will be closed today as a result of flooding on the premises.” Head […]

Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Fragrance will officially launch at 59 Front in Hamilton today [Oct 24]. A spokesperson said, “Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Fragrance have officially landed at 59 Front, with the full collection available starting at 4:30 PM on Thursday, October 24, the company announced today. “To celebrate, the line […]

The Bermuda Volleyball Association Men’s National Team Program have started competing in the 2024 ECVA Senior Men’s Championships. Bermuda have been drawn in pool A along with Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, British Virgin Islands, and Sint Eustatius. The Bermuda men’s team began with a match against Grenada, falling 3 – 1. Bermuda won the first set […]

The City of Hamilton recently updated the Spurling Hill junction and released a video explaining the changes and their benefits. A spokesperson said, “As part of the City of Hamilton’s ongoing initiative to modernize traffic signals and improve road layouts throughout Hamilton, the City recently implemented several changes at the Spurling Hill junction. “To keep […]

Ignite Bermuda hosted nearly 100 entrepreneurs and community leaders at the Re-Ignite 2024 Conference on October 18, offering valuable insights and strategies for navigating business challenges. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda welcomed close to 100 entrepreneurs, community leaders, and sponsors at the Re-Ignite 2024 Conference at Fairmont Hamilton Princess on Friday, October 18. It was […]

Bermuda is set to face the Dominican Republic and Antigua & Barbuda next month as part of the Concacaf Nations League. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf has confirmed the schedule, venues, and kickoff times for the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League matches that will take place during the November 2024 FIFA Match Window. “The tournament’s 32 final […]

Second spring senior bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Blue Angels defeat the Star Lites 3 – 1, the Last Pin and New Comers draw 2 – 2, while the Islanders defeated the Pinsplitters 3 – 1. Men Handicap Game: McNeil Simmons 233 Willoughby Tucker 231 Teddy Swainson 229 Handicap Series: Teddy […]

Bristol City striker Nahki Wells has been named in the Sky Bet Championship Team of the Week after scoring twice in his side’s 2-2 draw away to Stoke City on Tuesday [October 22]. The Bermudian scored twice in quick succession early in the second half, securing a hard-earned point for his side. Now with three […]

Kenni Thompson produced a superb second-half performance in AFC Bournemouth Women’s 4-2 win at home to Arsenal Under-21 Women in a friendly match yesterday [October 23]. The Bermuda women’s national team winger came on at half-time with the score at 1-1. She created her side’s second goal to make it 2-2, crossing for Alisha Buckingham […]

It was a two race night for Kiwon Waldron at the Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. In his first race of the night in race 1 the pace class, Waldron in the bike of Levitating finished fourth in a time of 1:56&2. After hanging around for the rest of the night to compete in the […]

October 23 saw 68 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $348.25 BD. 33 shares were traded by Devonshire Industries Ltd, closing even at $5.30 per share, while another 35 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing even at $7.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,553.20, even on the day. […]

Andrew Armstrong and his University of Dayton men’s soccer teammates traveled to St. Bonaventure University and claimed a 2 – 1 victory. Armstrong broke past the Bonaventure back line and scored the opening goal in the 10th minute. St. Bonaventure University managed to tie the game up in the 21st minute after an own goal. […]

The Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley, will host a Town Hall meeting on a trip to Bermuda this Friday [Oct 25] from 4.00pm to 7.00pm at Christ Anglican Church Hall. A spokesperson said, “The Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Mark Brantley will host a Town Hall meeting on a trip to Bermuda this Friday. “The […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] DaeNyce “Keile” Rabain fondly recalls her lunchtimes at Elliott Primary School in Devonshire expressing herself through artistic endeavours. For Ms Rabain, art classes at school were never long enough. Now 26, she has not stopped creating since. Through her art-based business, Art by Keile, she explores the beauty of everyday life, […]

The City of Hamilton, in conjunction with the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, donated unused food from the canceled Taste of Bermuda events to the charity HOME. A spokesperson said, “Following the weather-related cancellation of Taste of Bermuda’s City Hall All-White Ball, the City of Hamilton, in conjunction with the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, […]

Randy Rochester, CEO of Polaris Holding Company Ltd, recently attended the 54th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition of the Caribbean Shipping Association [CSA]. A spokesperson said, “The Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Holding Company Ltd, Mr. Randy Rochester, recently attended the 54th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition of the Caribbean Shipping Association [CSA] […]

Businesses are encouraged to partner with the Department of Workforce Development to offer summer jobs for youth participating in the Youth Employment Programmes. A Government spokesperson said, “All businesses are encouraged to partner with the Department of Workforce Development to support the development of our youth and Bermuda’s workforce by providing summer employment opportunities for […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 23] include professional engineers registration, public notification, boards appointments and acting appointments. Professional Registration, Engineers: Jackson Chin Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Professional Engineers Registration Notice ID: GN0972/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 23 October, 2024 The Professional Engineers Registration Act, 1972. Pursuant to […]

Thursday, October 24 is expected to see sunny periods with a few showers, easing later, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 7.30am […]