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Bermudian basketball player Ralph Scott has been named to the 2025-26 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Boys High School Player of the Year Watch List, recognizing him as one of North America’s elite high school prospects. Scott, a 6ft 8in athlete who attends IMG Academy in Florida, is regarded as a top-50 national prospect in the […]

News that WeSpeak named Zarah Siddiqi the winner of its Teen Video Competition, with Zoei Burgess and Nh’Lae DeRoza as runners-up, Sachiel Ming scored the winning goal as Syracuse defeated NC State 3–0 in the ACC Quarter-Finals, KFC raised $4,534 to support The Reading Clinic following its Halloween Voucher Campaign, and Taylor White was named […]

Carey Olsen announced that three of its private client and trust specialists have been recognised in the 2025 Spear’s 500 guide. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen is pleased to announce that three of its private client and trust specialists have been recognised in the 2025 edition of the Spear’s 500, the definitive guide to the […]

American Adam Schenk shares the lead with compatriot Braden Thornberry heading into the final round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course. Shenk went bogey-free during the third round today [November 15] to card a four-under 67, while Thornberry posted a 69 to join Schenk at 12-under 201. The group one shot […]

Sunday, November 16 is expected to see sunny periods develop after a few early showers, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am […]

Saltus Grammar School were crowned champions of the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Middle School Over 13 Six-A-Side tournament at Shelly Bay Field. Saltus defeated Warwick Academy 3-1 in the championship match. The winners initially took a 1-0 lead through Xavi Dill, but Warwick Academy struck back just before the break with an equalizing goal from […]

Scott Barnes endured misfortune in the heat races in the Skusa SuperNationals at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway yesterday [November 14]. Barnes, who claimed podium finishes in 2021 and 2022, is competing in a 47-kart field in the Shifter Masters class. In heat one, Barnes recorded a Did Not Finish after being run into by […]

David Patrick’s Louisiana State University Tigers enjoyed a 98-81 victory over Florida International University at the Pete Maravich Assembly Centre. Bermudian Patrick serves as the associate head coach of LSU. LSU finished with five players in double figures. Marquel Sutton led the way with 19 points and secured his second straight double-double with 12 rebounds. […]

Canada will face Canada Saskatchewan in an all-Canadian final in the Ball Hockey Federation Men’s Masters World Championships at the Pembroke Community Centre hockey rink today [November 15]. Canada defeated Team USA 5-2 in the semi-finals, while Canada Saskatchewan beat Portugal 5-0. Portugal will face Team USA in the bronze medal match. Bermuda will face […]

[Written by Mwalimu Melodye Micere Van Putten] Kwanzaa started as an African American holiday created in 1966 by African American scholar and philosopher, Dr. Maulana Karenga [1941- ]. Dr. Karenga created Kwanzaa as a practical tool to assist people of African descent to identify and embrace values that our ancestors used towards our own empowerment. […]

The Department of Immigration has announced faster processing times for Bermuda passports. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Immigration is pleased to announce a significant improvement in processing times for British Overseas Territories Citizen [BOTC] Bermuda passports. “Applicants no longer need to wait up to 20 weeks to receive a new passport. Thanks to […]

A female passenger traveling in a car has been taken to hospital for treatment and the driver of the other vehicle has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving, following a collision early this morning [Nov 15] in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, police and other […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 15th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship will arrive, and the USCG Lawrence Lawson ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject […]

The Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda has released Court Circular No. 23 of 2025, regarding the temporary appointment of Mrs. Kenlyn Swan-Taylor as Acting Registrar. The official circular, dated November 12th, says, “Mrs. Kenlyn Swan-Taylor, Assistant Registrar [Temporary Additional I], is appointed as the Acting Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda for the period […]

November 14 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,020.99, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]

Police arrested five males in Pembroke and “discovered a quantity of what is believed to be the controlled drug cocaine.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, police officers executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act, at a Pembroke Parish residence. “During the execution of the warrant, […]

The Gender Affairs Council will host its inaugural public event on November 24 to introduce the Council and discuss gender equity in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “Originally scheduled for October, The Gender Affairs Council [GAC] inaugural public event was postponed due to Hurricane Melissa. The event, titled “Gender [Affairs Council]: What is it?”, will […]

Bermuda has appointed three new experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission, expanding the panel to eight and boosting efforts to protect the high-seas ecosystem. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to announce the appointment of three experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission. Their role is to support the conservation of the […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to host the 2025 Youth Climate Summit, uniting international experts, youth activists, and over 150 Bermuda students for a week of climate-focused learning and action. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announces the fifth annual Youth Climate Summit [YCS], taking place November 17–22, 2025. […]

The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority [BAC] is set to host its Annual Children’s Reading Festival on November 22, celebrating literacy and inspiring a love of reading among Bermuda’s children. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter [BAC] of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is excited to announce the return of its […]

The christening ceremony for Bermuda’s two new ferries, Warbaby Fox and JL Cecil Smith, took place today [Nov 14]. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The new catamaran ferries, each with a capacity of 550 passengers, feature modern design elements to enhance comfort, accessibility, and efficiency. They include designated wheelchair spaces, are Wi-Fi-ready, and are equipped […]

BUEI is bringing back its popular Harbourside Markets, offering holiday shopping with over forty local vendors and festive gift options. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce the return of our highly anticipated Harbourside Markets! On Saturday, November 15th and Saturday, December 6th from 10am until 4pm, local vendors […]

The public is invited to hear Greg Wilson, founder of Food Forest Bermuda, during an Eco Lunch & Learn event by BEST and Bermuda College on Thursday, November 20. A spokesperson said, “The community is invited to attend a free lecture on Thursday, November 20th, to learn more about the link between what we eat, […]

Bermudian trio Kenny Leseur, Will Haddrell and Oliver Betshart did not make the cut after the second round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course today [November 14]. Leseur carded an even par round [71] followed by Haddrell two shots back after shooting a four-over par 75 in the second round. Betschart […]

Saturday, November 15 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 6:48am and sunset will be at […]

Bermudian rugby union player Nisaiah Berkeley and her Wheeling University women’s team-mates wrapped up a perfect regular season after a 55-24 away win against the University of Virginia in the National Collegiate Rugby. Wheeling, who have won 22 straight games, enter the NCR National Play-offs as the No 1 seed. They are the defending champions. […]

Trina Roberts, a World Archery Congress committee member, obtained the World Archery Level 2 International Coaching Licence during an intensive course in Lausanne, Switzerland. It enables Roberts to apply elite international standards to the Bermuda archery programme. Roberts serves as the secretary general at the National Archery Association of Bermuda. The Level 2 course involved […]

Bermuda’s national men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams have been selected to compete from November 21–23 at the 2025 Rugby Americas North Sevens in Trinidad and Tobago. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s national rugby sevens teams have been named for the 2025 Rugby Americas North [RAN] Sevens, with both the men’s and women’s sides preparing to […]