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Camerin Pickering, Jaydon Roberts and William Pickering set new national records at the Lancaster Archery Classic and Easton and Youth Collegiate Trophy Tournament in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, yesterday [January 23]. Competing in the men’s senior recurve, Camerin achieved a personal best and national record of 590/660; Roberts achieved a PB and under-21 national record of 573/660; […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 24] include liquor licence, acting appointments, boards appointments, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, striking off, contracts and notice of intended marriage. Notice Of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority Special Session Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Liquor Licence Notice ID: GN0116/2025 Publication date: 24 January, 2025 Notices […]

Saturday, January 25 is expected to be cloudy and windy, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be N. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7:17am and sunset will be at […]

Support Public Schools [SPS.bm] recently delivered school supplies to multiple primary schools across the island continuing their endeavors to support the island’s students. A spokesperson previously said, “Since SPS was founded in 2018, approximately $600,000 worth of new school supplies has been purchased by SPS supporters for public school classrooms. In addition, hundreds of thousands of […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is advising the public that the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order 2024 has been revoked and replaced with the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “Effective January 8, 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that […]

Police “seized a large quantity of suspected drugs that washed ashore, with a street value of $5 million,” the police confirmed today. Acting Superintendent Jason Smith, Officer in Charge [Crime Division] said, “On Friday 17th January 2025, police seized a large quantity of suspected drugs that washed ashore, with a street value of five million […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is advising the public that “in recent weeks some of its patients have received bills that they would not normally receive” A spokesperson said, “This is due to how some claims were processed by the BHB’s Patient Electronic & Administrative Records Log [PEARL]. “BHB has made changes to its system to […]

Independent Candidate Rayki Bascome-Emery — who will be running in Constituency #22 Paget East — is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 24]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. As a note, we do apologize and we extend our thanks to Rayki Bascome-Emery, as […]

Jane Hammond Thorpe, Head of Creative Arts at Bermuda High School [BHS], is getting set to stage her final production, Mary Poppins, from January 30 to February 2. A spokesperson said, “After 26 years, BHS’s Head of Creative Arts, Jane Hammond Thorpe, is closing the curtain on an illustrious career. “An alumna of the school, […]

[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party is holding a press conference this morning [Jan 24] to announce another candidate for the general election. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The PLP announced that Alexa Lightbourne will be their candidate in Constituency 14 Devonshire North West. […]

Bermudian Jamin Hodgkins is preparing to make his debut for the Pacific Pride Academy, a high-performance rugby union programme in Canada. The Academy aims to develop young Canada players and prepare them for professional careers at the highest level. They compete in the British Columbia Men’s Premier League, a provincial competition featuring 12 clubs from […]

Shaun Goater will lead Aston Villa Women in his final game as interim head coach against his former club, Manchester City, in the Women’s Super League [WSL] tomorrow [January 25]. Villa appointed Spaniard Natalia Arroyo as their new head coach on Wednesday. Arroyo, who departed Real Sociedad at the end of last season, has signed […]

Sincere Hall scored twice as Hull City Under-21 defeated Fleetwood Town’s Development Squad 3-1 win in the Professional Development League on Tuesday [January 21]. Fleetwood took the lead in the tenth minute through Mikey Lane; however Hull levelled through Lucas Dawson before Hall netted to give the visiting side the lead heading at the interval. […]

Bermudian Logan Jimenez made his debut for the Scottish Schools’ Football Association Under-18 in their 1-1 draw against Australia Schools Under-18 at New Western Park, Renfrew, on Wednesday [January 22]. Jimenez, an attacking midfielder, started the game and was substituted after 68 minutes. He remains eligible for the Bermuda Under-17 team. Jimenez joined Scottish side […]

[Opinion column written by Desmond Crockwell] I wish to let the community know why I choose to run in the upcoming election. My Connection To The Community I am a Gibbons. I am an Outerbridge. My family comes from Limehouse Lane, and in Hamilton Parish, we know we’re all connected. Here, we treat each other […]

Sanaa Morris, representing Howard University, competed in the HBCU Showcase, achieving a top-ten finish in the 400-meter dash and a solid performance in the 200-meter dash. Morris won her heat in the 400-meter with a time of 57.59 seconds, securing 8th place overall. In the 200-meter, she finished second in her heat with a time […]

The president of the Bermuda Football Association Mark Wade along with the Minister of Sports Owen Darrell presented FIFA Referee Amaury Majors his official 2025 badges inside the Police Recreation Club Hall. The pair also presented assistant referees Natasha Trott, Stefan Maybury, and Clinton Hayward their badges for 2025. Meanwhile, Bermuda Football Association [BFA] second […]

St. George’s Preparatory School emerged victorious in the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Primary School division 2 netball tournament, held at Bernard’s Park. The tournament, contested in a round-robin format, saw five schools battle for the title. St. George’s Preparatory showcased their dominance, finishing with a perfect 4-0 record to claim the championship. Somerset Primary School […]

Tristan Robinson will face American Jace Gaddy in a junior Sanda kickboxing bout on the Fight Night undercard at The Shed in Dockyard on February 15. Robinson represents the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA], while Gaddy trains at the Kaniwa Dojo in Amarillo, Texas, under coach Albert Treto, who has brought fighters to the island on […]

Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert  has officially signed the Passenger Ships Permits in accordance with The Passenger Ships Act 1972 for all cruise ships scheduled to arrive in Bermuda during the 2025 cruise ship season. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the initial publication of the 2025 cruise ship schedule in late 2024, two ship calls have […]

The Bermuda Transport Control Department [TCD], is “introducing changes to vehicle inspection processes aimed at simplifying procedures and focusing exclusively on safety. ” A Government spokesperson said, “These updates will make it easier for vehicle owners to meet inspection requirements while maintaining the highest safety standards on Bermuda’s roads. The focus will shift away from […]

The Fidelis Partnership has written a private placement on the global marine liabilities reinsurance placement on the International Group of P&I Clubs [IGPIA] through Lloyd’s Syndicate 3123 [The Fidelis Partnership Syndicate]. A spokesperson said, “The deal represents a 5% placement on the primary section of the IGPIA’s $3.1billion excess-of-loss reinsurance contract, the largest global reinsurance […]

January 23 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,476.56, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 22 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 21 […]

The Bermuda Post Office has unveiled the “Bermuda College 50th Anniversary” commemorative stamp, A Government spokesperson said, “In celebration of Bermuda College’s 50th Anniversary, the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is pleased to advise of the latest commemorative stamp issue ~ “Bermuda College 50th Anniversary”. “This stamp celebrates the Bermuda College’s half-century anniversary and honours its […]

The Economic Development Department has launched “Finance to Fintech,” a month-long course in partnership with ViableEdu. A Government spokesperson said, “The Economic Development Department [EDD], under the Ministry of Economy and Labour, is thrilled to announce the launch of Finance to Fintech, a month-long course designed to equip Bermuda’s residents with essential skills and knowledge […]

Tyevon Bean has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in the UK after being convicted of 20 offenses including rape, assault causing actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation. The Hull Daily Mail reported, “A violent bully who targeted and “preyed on” four vulnerable women – leaving them suffering trauma and nightmares – has been […]

Bermudian Talia Thompson has received her white coat from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St Kitts and Nevis at a recent ceremony. The former Warwick Academy student attained a Bachelor of Science in agriculture with a pre-veterinary focus and a minor in chemistry from the Stephen F. Austin University in Texas, graduating with […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board today provided an update on the hiring of two new oncologists, saying that they are due to arrive by the end of this month. Chief of Staff, Anna Neilson-Williams comments: “We are really pleased to be able to share that two oncologists are due to arrive in Bermuda by the end of January […]