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Sunday, August 13 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, 1 or 2 early showers, a few late night, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be […]

Noting her ‘incredible legacy,’ Acting Premier Walter Roban paid tribute to former Independent Senator and Berkeley Institute principal Michelle Simmons who recently passed away. She retired from the Senate last year after five years of service culminating in her appointment as Vice President. Mr Roban said, “Mrs. Simmons was an outstanding educator who served with […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins continued his impressive displays at the Tour of Guadeloupe after winning his second stage of the annual men’s multiple-stage road race. Hopkins, who won stage two on Tuesday, claimed victory in the eighth stage from Old Fort to The Wall of Saint Claude today [August 12]. The 23-year-old, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda forward Kole Hall scored his first goal of the season in Chester’s 3-0 win at home to King’s Lynn Town in the Vanarama National League North today [August 12]. Hall struck in the 56th minute to make it 2-0 after a mix-up in the visiting side’s defence. Zak Goodson gave […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda Under-15 team showed great sportsmanship during their recent match against Belize Under-15. Several Bermuda players comforted a Belize player after he missed the decisive spot kick during a penalty shootout in the Concacaf Under-15 Boys’ Championship League B quarter-finals in Curaçao on Thursday [August 10]. Bermuda won the shootout […]

Bermuda’s Under 19 team lost by 7 wickets in their first ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier against USA in Canada. Bermuda batted first and scored 163/9 in their allotted 50 overs, Jermal Proctor was the top scorer with 90, while figures of 10-2-18-3 saw Khush Bhalala the pick of the USA […]

The Bermuda Triathlon Association hosted their Super Sprint Triathlon at Clearwater. Jake Smith cruised to victory with a time of 24:54, Ollie Hayward was second in 25:23, and Geoff Smith crossed the line third with a time of 25:50. BTA Super Sprint Race Results 24:54 Jake Smith 25:23 Ollie Hayward 25:50 Geoff Smith 26:11 Noah Maranzana […]

Nathan Dill, the Bermuda Boxing Federation president, has attended the American Boxing Confederation [AMBC] Congress in Cali, Colombia. Dill, voted in as the BBF president in 2015, has joined boxing stakeholders from throughout the region and International Boxing Association president Umar Kremlev at the event. “On location at AMBC Congress to meet with NF [National […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 12th. On Saturday the Carnival Venezia and the Liberty of the Seas cruise ships and the Lech Kaczynski LNG tanker are expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will […]

Daniel Augustus concluded taking part in the APGA Ascension Classic at the Glen Echo Country Club in Normandy, Missouri. Augustus would shoot a second round even par 1 to finish T34th. The Bermudian golfer had 6 birdies, 7 pars, 4 bogeys, and 1 double bogey in his second round. Related Stories Augustus Competes In APGA […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the appointment of Michael Findlay as the new Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach. A spokesperson said, “A seasoned professional with a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence, Findlay brings a dynamic vision to the team, positioning them for success in upcoming tournaments and beyond. “Hailing from […]

Conyers paid tribute to the late Niel Jones, calling him a superb legal practitioner and a devoted husband and father. A spokesperson said, “It is with deep sadness that we announce the tragic, untimely death of our colleague and friend, Niel Jones. “Niel was a very talented lawyer and a model colleague. He was a […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour said they are “proud to join the global community in celebrating International Youth Day 2023.” A Government spokesperson said, “This annual observance provides an exceptional opportunity for us to recognize and honour our young people’s remarkable potential, creativity, and enthusiasm. “This year’s International Youth Day highlights the critical role […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Aug 11] include acting appointments and public notification. Director Of Public Transportation Ministry Of Transport Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0702/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 11 August 2023 Notice No. ___ Acting Appointment Director Of Public Transportation Ministry Of Transport […]

Tomorrow, August 12, is UN International Youth Day. Its observances began in 2000, and it aims to recognize the input that young people make in education, community development, environmental awareness and social advocacy. A Government spokesperson said, “This year, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen Darrell is eager to observe the day, […]

16-year-old Keimya Smith had the opportunity to participate in Camp Broadway during the month of July. A spokesperson said, “The New York city based camp emphasizes the importance of the ensemble in musical theatre. The ensemble is comprised of talented triple-threat performers who are the backbone of every Broadway musical. “Keimya, who is a talented […]

Saturday, August 12 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, a few showers arriving by evening, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Aug 11] with the list indicating that there are sixteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 16 runs cancelled this morning, 43 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] today reported second-quarter tourism figures for the period ending June 30 2023. A spokesperson said, “The Q2 figures recorded 41,821 leisure air arrivals representing an increase of 25.7% compared to Q2 2022. Hotel occupancy experienced an increase of 12.1%, with hotel RevPAR [Revenue Per Available Room] increasing by 26% compared […]

After 40 years of dedicated service, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Works Randy Rochester, retires from the Public Service. A Government spokesperson said, “Mr. Rochester worked his way up through the ranks of Government, having served in such areas as the Transport Control Department [TCD] as Director; the Ministry of Home Affairs […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that “excavation and cable pulling will be taking place along Palmetto Road, Old Military Road and Frog Lane in Devonshire and will require a lane closure.” A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will commence on Monday, August 21st, 2023, and will be completed approximately by September 30th, 2023. […]

On August 10th, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] hosted a graduation dinner for the 8th cohort of the Enterprise Bermuda Accelerator. Colina Outerbridge, Business Data & Policy Analyst at the BEDC, provided the welcome remarks for the occasion. She congratulated the graduating cohort, stating, “In today’s dynamic and competitive world, entrepreneurship is pivotal in […]

[Column written by OBA Senator Douglas De Couto] The PLP Government regularly makes deals that don’t make sense, and at worse, is actively against the interest of the Bermudian people, and in violation of the Government’s own procedures and laws. The Government then cynically tries to use all means within its power to hide the […]