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The Wage Commission paid tribute to the late Martha Dismont, calling “her a tireless worker for the ordinary person” and noting her “contributions in establishing Bermuda’s minimum wage.” Wage Commission Chairman Cordell Riley said, “We, like many, were saddened to learn of Martha’s passing. As echoed by many, she was a tireless worker for the […]

Tomorrow’s Voices is thanking the donors that helped to provide the charity with a brand new community service vehicle, a first for the charity, which supports the Bermuda Autism Early Intervention Centre. A spokesperson said, “The vehicle, a 7-seater Renault Triber [RXT AMT], was kindly donated by long standing supporter Demco Florist, with part proceeds […]

Daniel Augustus is tied for 14th place after the first round of the Mastercard APGA Tour Championship at the TPC Sugarloaf Country Club in Atlanta. The Bermudian golfer shot a first round 1-under par 71, which included 4 birdies, 11 pars, and 3 bogeys. Daniel Augustus 1st Round Mastercard APGA Tour Championship Scorecard 1 – 4 […]

As Bermuda is preparing for the full implementation of the Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA] 2016 on 1 January 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] has launched a new website. A spokesperson said, “It has been designed to facilitate easy access to essential information for organisations and individuals. “The brand-new website […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins has reflected on his superb performances at the Tour of Guadeloupe, which included winning two races. Hopkins, who competes for French team Vendee U, won the second stage, a 161.4-kilometre race from Morne-à-l’Eau to Port-Louis, and the eighth stage, a time-trial from Old Fort to The Wall […]

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has announced Carl Neblett as the approved candidate for Constituency 36, Sandy’s North and Elizabeth Deacon as the approved candidate for Constituency 4, St. George’s South. Constituency 36 is currently held by the PLP’s Kathy Lynn Simmons, while PLP MP Tinee Furbert is the current MP for Constituency 4. A […]

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] announced the panel lineup for the 2023 Bermuda International Life & Annuity Conference. A spokesperson said, “This year’s conference, to be held at Pier 6, Hamilton, on September 7th, will have three panels featuring industry experts sharing their opinions on relevant topics within the life re/insurance and […]

Bermuda’s Under 19 team lost by 5 wickets in their third ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier against Canada. Bermuda batted first and was bowled out for 202, Zeri Tomlinson was the top scorer with 67, he hit 3 fours and 6 sixes off 78 balls, while Isaiah O’Brien added 64, off […]

A trip in June 2023 by Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell to Germany for the 16th Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 cost $3,981.97, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from June 15, 2023 – June 22, 2023, and the web […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A man adopted as a baby in Bermuda and brought up in England was reunited with his birth relatives in a recent episode of a hit British television show. Joe McGregor’s story is featured in Long Lost Family, a popular show that unravels remarkable narratives of individuals in pursuit of reuniting […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited announced their 2023 share repurchase programme. A spokesperson said, “In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange LOM Financial Limited released the following: Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of LOM Financial Limited on 27 July […]

Future Leaders recently held their induction and closing ceremony with 15 students being officially inducted as 2023 ‘Future Leaders’ and a special awards ceremony in honour of the late trade union activist Ms. LaVerne Furbert. A spokesperson said, “This year’s summer programme was directed by Mckenzie-Kohl Tuckett and Seon Tatem – both Future Leaders who […]

Two Bermudian Beyoncé fans recently joined the tens of thousands of “BeyHive” members attending the American singer’s concert in Atlanta, Georgia, and were featured on a U.S. news broadcast. They were interviewed by Fox News 5 before the show, which was the first of three nights Beyoncé – who is being styled by Bermudian Shiona […]

Skyport has introduced an “advanced wildlife control measure” at the airport which “aims to mitigate bird-related safety hazards during critical flight operations such as landing and take-off.” A spokesperson said, “Skyport Facilities and Asset Management is delighted to announce the introduction of an advanced wildlife control measure designed to enhance the Wildlife Management Program at […]

The police confirmed that “inquiries continue regarding a reported two vehicle collision” in which a female car driver was injured and an ”unknown male driver” escaped on the back of a motorcycle. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries continue regarding a reported two vehicle collision that occurred around 9:50pm Friday, 28th July 2023. “It appears that the […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Aug 14] include acting appointments and notice of intention to construct a controlled plant. Director Health Insurance Department Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0704/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Health Insurance Publication date: 14 August 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Director, Health Insurance Department Ministry […]

Tuesday, August 15 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with 1 or 2 early morning showers, with the high to be near 32°C/89°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. […]

A memorial service for the late Martha Dismont will be held at the Willowbank Resort at 3pm on Wednesday [August 16] at 3pm, with a reception to follow at Willowbank in their Ocean Dining Room. The family said, “You are asked to wear colors that are found in nature [greens, browns and blues]. The service […]

The Pickleball Association of Bermuda [PAB] announced the conclusion of its inaugural Commercial League – a pilot programme which will go fully live in May of 2024. A spokesperson said, “Six teams participated in Division 1 and 8 teams in Division 2. One hundred and twenty-three players in total registered to play. “The Pickleball Commercial […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Youngsters from the DaRock Elite Performance Camp have stepped out in style in their new football kit, designed by Bermuda national team star Reggie Lambe. Lambe, Bermuda’s most-capped international player, launched his Nineteen-Twentyfour clothing brand two years ago and designed Boulevard Blazers’ strips for the past two seasons. Danté Leverock, who […]

The fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], will be held from October 8-10, with the theme ‘Building a Foundation for the Future’. David Hart, BDA CEO, said, “We invite you to join us for three days of thought leadership, industry presentations and networking with oceanside views at the […]

Shayla Morton, an educator at Francis Patton Primary School, was selected to attend an immersive training experience in Virginia. A spokesperson said, “A partnership between the U.S. Consulate General, Government of Bermuda and The Babcock American History Scholarship funded a special teacher training opportunity with the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg […]