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Rockal Evans finished 4th in the RQYS-Ronstan 2023 International Finn Australian Championships in Australia. With two more races on the final day of racing to take the series to eight races, Evans came off the water in 4th place with 38 net points. The Bermudian sailor finished 18th in the first race of the day […]

The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda [FAB] is presenting a petition to the Government today [Jan 13] noting that they are ”hardworking Bermudian fishermen who have to date tried to participate in the BOPP proceedings but due to the foreign oversight and predetermined outcomes have been overlooked and undervalued.” Related Stories Video: Fishing Industry Responds To […]

“The Opposition hopes the concerns expressed by this group of hardworking Bermudians will not be ignored by the Premier and his team,” Shadow Minister for Home Affairs & Legal Affairs Scott Pearman said in regards to the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda. Mr Pearman said, “The Fishermen’s Association Bermuda is due to present Premier David Burt with a […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced the Senior National Team will be travelling to Argentina in February for the ICC Americas T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier, with Delray Rawlins named as the Captain. Bermuda National Team Delray Rawlins – Captain – Sussex Kamau Leverock – Handsworth Cricket Club Tre Manders – Western Stars Terryn Fray – […]

The Ministry of Public Works advises that it will begin its Biannual Septage Disposal Operations on January 23 and ”residents near the Marsh Folly Composting facility may encounter unpleasant odours.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises that it will begin its Biannual Septage Disposal Operations commencing Monday, 23 January until Friday, 27 […]

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] has announced that the popular foundational insurance course offered in partnership with Bermuda College and New York’s St. John’s University, will be offered for a third year with the opening session starting, Monday, January 16, 2023. John Huff, President and Chief Executive Officer of ABIR, said: “ABIR […]

The deadline to submit feedback on the 2023 – 2024 Pre-Budget Report has been extended to January 17th 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government recently released its 2023 – 2024 Pre-Budget Report. The Pre-Budget Report is a policy statement issued by the Government prior to the release of its budget. “It defines the priorities […]

The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advises that there will be detours for Route 3, 10 and 11 buses due to road closures associated with the Bermuda Triangle Challenge. A Government spokesperson said, “The detours will be in effect on Saturday, January 14th and Sunday January 15th. Journey times on these routes will be impacted by […]

Two Royal Canadian Navy vessels — HMCS Moncton and HMCS Glace Bay — are visiting the island, stopping in St George’s this week. According to Canada’s CTV news, ”Ninety-two members of the Royal Canadian Navy departed Halifax Monday morning for a two-and-a-half-month deployment as part of Operation Projection in West Africa. “The Royal Canadian Navy says […]

As the 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is set to get underway today [Jan 13] with the first races this evening, a look at the current record holders in the Butterfield Front Street Mile can be found below. Dage Minors, who is listed as setting the Middle School Boys record back in 2009, will be in […]

Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB], Imagine Bermuda, and Social Justice Bermuda are collaborating to hold a celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday [Jan 16] at the Anglican Cathedral from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. A spokesperson said, “This observance offers an opportunity to reflect on some of the qualities of character […]

Daniel Phillips’ run in the J60 San Jose Tennis Tournament in Costa Rica came to an end as he and his doubles partner fell in the semi-finals. Phillips and Luis Carvalho from Brazil took on Americans Aditya Vyas, and Benjamin Willwerth. Vyas and Willwerth won in straight sets 7-6, 6-3. Related Stories Photos: Manders & […]

The City of Hamilton is advising motorists, area businesses and the general public of street closures due to road paving the week of January 16th. A spokesperson said, “Brunswick Street will be closed from Dundonald Street to Beacon Street, and Beacon Street will be closed from Brunswick Street to Cedar Avenue. The work should take […]

Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy has been nominated in the best female category in the Global Triathlon Awards. The Triathlon website said, “Want to know who will be crowned the Global Triathlon Awards’ Best Male and Female Triathletes of 2022? The first ever edition of the annual event takes place in Nice on 20 January, conceived […]

Kuvare Holdings has announced the formation of Kindley Re Ltd, a Bermuda-domiciled reinsurer. A spokesperson said, “Kuvare Holdings [Kuvare], a technology-enabled financial services platform focused on delivering life and annuity solutions to the underserved U.S. middle market, and reinsurance solutions to institutional partners worldwide, today announced the formation of Kindley Re Ltd. [Kindley Re]. “Kindley […]

“We have replaced the Governor and Premier’s official cars after over 20 years in service,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. “We believe this decision represents a prudent investment in our Government fleet.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works took the decision to replace the Toyota Camry model vehicles as […]

The World Federation of Exchanges [WFE] announced that the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will host the industry’s General Assembly & Annual Meeting in 2023. The statement from the organisation said, “The World Federation of Exchanges [WFE], the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, is pleased to announce The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will host […]

The Bermuda Women’s Rugby have launched a new campaign this week, calling on women of all ages to come and ‘Try Rugby’. A spokesperson said, “Following the success of the ‘Inner Warrior’ Campaign in 2019, Bermuda Women’s Rugby have launched a new campaign this week, calling on women of all ages to come and ‘Try […]

The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising that the UK’s Royal Mail is “currently experiencing a severe service disruption to its export services following a cyber incident.” A Government spokesperson said, “Currently Royal Mail is temporarily unable to dispatch letters and small parcels to overseas destinations, including Bermuda. “Additionally, some customers may experience delays or […]

Daniel Phillips took to the court for the J60 San Jose Tennis Tournament in Costa Rica, competing in both singles and doubles action. In his second round singles match, Phillips took on Michael Kouame from France, with Kouame winning in straight sets 7-6, 7-6. Phillips then teamed up with Luis Carvalho from Brazil in the […]

Weather conditions forecast for the island this weekend will see the cruise ship Norwegian Gem reportedly spend less time in Bermuda than expected, with the Bermuda Weather Service having issued a Gale Warning valid for Saturday. Cruise Hive reported, “With severe weather forecast for Bermuda over the weekend, Norwegian Cruise Line [NCL] is being proactive […]

Citizens Uprooting Racism Bermuda [CURB] said they “would like to bring to the community’s attention the observance of the global celebration of the National Day of Racial Healing taking place on Tuesday, January 17th.” A spokesperson said, “This observance is part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial, Healing and Transformation efforts. “As the lead organization […]

Consumers paid 3.8% more in October 2022 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the October 2022 CPI from the Department of Statistics. In summary, during October 2022, consumers paid 3.8 […]