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The Department of Education will offer a four-week math tutoring programme for P2 – M3 students in July. “Based on the overwhelming success of the BPSS Math Summer Programme last year and numerous requests from parents to include P2 students, the Math Team from the Department of Education is happy to report we will offer […]

The Bermuda National Swimming Championships concluded last night at the National Sports Center. A spokesperson said, “The event brought several new Bermuda National Open Records, a myriad of personal bests and additional qualifiers for International meets. “Things got off to a fast start on Friday night with Emma Harvey breaking two Bermuda Open Records in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sean Trott said he is embracing the pressure of being a title contender for the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby and focusing on staying relaxed and running his race. With Chris Estwanik, an eight-times winner, opting not to defend his title, a new men’s champion will be crowned this year, and Trott, a […]

The U.S. Consulate General commended Bermuda Police Sergeants Terry Trott and Michael Thomas for completing advanced armed policing training provided by the FBI and hosted by the Royal Turks & Caicos Police Force. A spokesperson said, “The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training [ALERRT] prepares officers to respond to an active shooter situation. The FBI […]

Two boats have smashed a record crossing time between Bermuda and Lorient that has stood for over 40 years, as part of this year’s Pure Ocean Challenge. A spokesperson said, ”Jean-Pierre Dick’s JP54 monohull ‘The Kid- ‘Notre Méditerranée – Ville de Nice’ and the TS42 multihull ‘Banzai’, skippered by Vincent Willemart, both beat the longstanding record […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dominique Mayho aims to solidify his position as the most successful male rider in Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race history. He clinched his fifth title last year to pull two ahead of Kris Hedges and Wayne Scott, who made their mark on the annual competition with three wins each. Mayho, who also […]

The Ministry of Public Works Department of Public Lands & Buildings is looking for “expressions of interest” for the redevelopment and use of Teucer House on Cedar Avenue. The call for expressions of interest for redevelopment and use says, “Teucer House [3 Cedar Avenue] is highly visible on the main route into Hamilton by the Tennis Stadium. It […]

The USATF Bermuda Grand Prix was held on Sunday at the Flora Duffy Stadium, with some of the world’s top track and field athletes in action. The USATF summary said, “Eight American athletes took advantage of a windy day in paradise on Sunday to win their events at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at Flora Duffy Stadium, […]

Former Premier Dr. Ewart Brown will return to Jamaica for two special book signings later this month. A spokesperson said, “Following the successful debut of his long-awaited autobiography “Whom Shall I Fear? Pushing the Politics of Change,” former Premier of Bermuda, Dr. the Hon. Ewart Brown, is delighted to return to Jamaica for two special […]

The merchants of Court Street held their Court Street Market Bermuda Day Edition on Sunday afternoon [May 21] showcasing a wide variety of items for sale, offering visitors a chance to indulge in a shopping experience accompanied by entertainment, music and more. Related Stories Photos, Video & 360: Court Street Market Photos, Video, 360: Court […]

“As part of Bermuda’s ongoing Education Reform, we are pleased to announce that the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS], Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science [BIOS], Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI], KPMG in Bermuda and the Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] have all signed Memoranda of Understanding [MoUs] committing their support to the Signature Learning Programmes […]

Jessica Lewis concluded competing in the Swiss Championships, taking to the track for the 100m, 200m and 400m. Lewis finished fifth overall in the T53/T54 women’s 200 meter race in a time of 30:25, Samantha Kinghorn clocked a winning time of 28:01, Amanda Kotaja was second in a Europe Record time of 28:83, and Hamide […]

A luxury property described as ‘Bermuda-style’ is for sale in the Everglades Island area of Florida, priced at $39 million. A report said, “Back in summer 2014, veteran financial services executive Richard Thornburgh and his wife Cornelia paid real estate investor Ian M. Kean $9 million for a chic Florida estate resting amid the exclusive […]

While on patrol in Hamilton Harbour, the Bermuda Coast Guard helped a disabled 21 ft boat. providing a tow to Barr’s Bay Park. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio receives a telephone call from onboard a disabled 21 ft boat which is drifting towards Hawkins Island in Hamilton Harbour. “The boat has 2 […]

Monday, May 22 is expected to see showers and thunderstorms likely, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at 6:17am and sunset will be […]