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[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Feb 9], with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 11 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of […]

The Bermuda Netball Association’s Senior League resumed inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium with a doubleheader. In the opener, St. George’s and Docksiders ended deadlocked at 17 – 17. St. George’s where led by Kristin Holman with 10 goals, and Hailey Smith added 7 goals, while Kiarah Rogers was named MVP. T’yanna Hayward scored 10 goals […]

The police have now confirmed the death of 65-year-old William Sousa. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS], can confirm the identity of the male found unresponsive inside a motorcar on the Mid-Ocean Golf Course as 65-year-old William Sousa. “At approximately 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 7th, 2023, the BPS received a report of […]

In recognition of Black History Month, the City of Hamilton has created a series of educational videos highlighting sites in the City that “are significant to the legacy of Black Bermudians and the building of our City.” The second episode of the series focuses on Dr. E.F. Gordon and his impact on the rights of […]

Due to the mass power outage last Friday [Feb 3], “several Government offices continue to experience disruptions to their email and telephone services” and “approximately 1,300 users across multiple departments are impacted,” the Government advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that due to the mass power outage last Friday [February 3], […]

The 2023 Budget Breakfast event, which will be hosted by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, has sold out. A spokesperson said, “The Annual Budget Breakfast event, which will be hosted by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce at the Hamilton Princess Hotel on Monday, 20th February, has generated tremendous interest this year. In less than a […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Domico Watson says running in the memory of his late grandfather will be all the extra motivation he needs when he races in the London Marathon in April. Watson knew raising funds for charity would help secure his spot on the famous start line and believes he found the perfect cause in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Christopher will be the headline act for the first time in his professional boxing career when he fights on the March Madness card in Birmingham next month. The Bermudian will step up from four to six rounds against a yet-to-be-determined opponent at the H Suite in Edgbaston on March 25. […]

The Board of Directors of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. today voted to increase the Company’s quarterly dividend to $0.38 per common share, from $0.37 per common share. The Company has increased its dividend during each of the twenty-eight years since its initial public offering. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2023, to shareholders of record on March […]

Xahvi Deroza was named one of the “players to watch” at the upcoming Under-17 Concacaf Football Championship in Guatemala. The Concacaf website said, “This Saturday the 2023 Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Championship in Guatemala kicks off with 20 teams in pursuit of becoming the top Men’s Under-17 national team in the Concacaf region. Here are some of the players […]

Madelyn Moore and her Virginia Tech women’s swimming teammates finished out the regular season at the Virginia Tech Invitational, racking up 11 total pool records and six top times. Wrapping up the women’s portion of the competition was the winning 400 yard freestyle relay team clocking 3:16.13, setting a new pool record, with the team […]

Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited appointed Alex Collis as counsel in the firm’s corporate practice. A spokesperson said, “Alex has over a decade of experience in both London and Singapore with law firm Watson Farley & Williams, where he trained and qualified as a solicitor. Alex focuses on project finance, acting for and advising sponsor companies […]

A police exercise “resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected stolen items” — including building supplies, power tools, gardening equipment, appliances and more – that were “being prepared for shipment overseas,” and members of the public “especially business owners and building contractors who may have recently had items stolen” are asked to contact the police. A […]

OUTBermuda announced a “collaboration with Solstice to provide counseling support services to LGBTQ+ clients, host an LGBTQ+ support group [OUTLET] and partner in education and training opportunities that will promote equality and diversity in Bermuda.” Zakiya Johnson Lord, Deputy Chair of OUTBermuda shared, “Our hope is that by supporting mental health services for members of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is in the driving seat to retain his Shifter Masters title in the Skusa Winter Series. Barnes leads the standings after the opening two rounds of the competition at the Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida last month. The 38-year-old almost completed a clean sweep, winning three of the four races – […]

Earlier today [Feb 8], the City of Hamilton presented donations to three local charities on the steps of City Hall. Mayor Charles Gosling and Members of the Board, Executive and City staff were on hand to make check presentations to The Salvation Army, HOME and the Bermuda Diabetes Association. “Mayor Gosling presented a check for […]