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The newly remodeled Bacardi 1862 Bar was the venue for the 15th annual Rocket Pitch Competition. Twelve entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas in front of a panel of judges on Tuesday, November 15 in the hopes of winning their share of $42k in cash and startup services.” Minister of Economy & Labour Jason Hayward said […]

Elijah Daley was back in the pool for day two of the Age Group International hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club at the Etobicoke Olympium in Canada. Daley set two new personal best times, as well as picking up a silver and bronze medal. While competing in the boys 50m freestyle preliminaries, he clocked a […]

Online Registration for the Bermuda Public School System’s 2023/2024 school year is open and will close on November 30. A Government spokesperson said, ” “Parents and Guardians are reminded of the following general requirements: Online registration application completed www.newstudent.link/register Birth Certificate No passport Verification of Parent 1 residential address – Must be in parent’s name […]

The Department of Culture will host another edition of Creatives Live! tomorrow [Nov 18], featuring local artists Charo Hollis, Danyell Webbe [Royalty], Ashanti Caesar [Princess Black] and Bruce Perinchief [Suav]. A Government spokesperson said, “Happening on the steps of City Hall, this popular open air concert series will take place from 12.30 pm – 1.30 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock said his ambitions remain undiminished as he prepares for the next chapter of his coaching career after stepping down as head coach of Robin Hood. The former Bermuda captain announced his departure from Hood on Monday after 12 months in charge of the Premier Division side. Leverock said he is […]

The Bermuda Police Service,[BPS] said they have “received several reports of persons being duped into making online payments for the purchase of goods advertised for sale on several social media platforms, only to then not receive the items paid for.” A spokesperson said, “The BPS is asking the public to be extremely vigilant when making […]

The Bermuda Football Coaches Association held its Annual General Meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Devonshire Rec Football Club. A spokesperson said, “The meeting commenced with opening remarks from President Richard Todd followed shortly after by the Treasure’s Report delivered by BFCA Treasurer Omar Shakir. The President’s Report was then presented by the President […]

The Berkeley Institute made it a clean sweep in the Senior School Six-A-Side competitions after their gold team defeated Saltus Grammar School 1 – 0 in the Over 16 final. Shavon Nisbett scored the winner with the last kick of the match to add the Over 16 title to the girls and Under 16 titles […]

To mark the U.N. International Day of the Girl on its 10th anniversary, there will be a free public event on Sunday [Nov 20] at the Bermuda National Sports Centre north field. A spokesperson said, “After a two year Covid hiatus, organizers Carolyn Thomas Ray and Chris Ray are putting the event on again. The […]

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI] announced that Wasef Jabsheh, IGI’s Chairman and CEO, will lead IGI in ringing the Closing Bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square, New York City, today [Nov 17] at 4:00 pm Eastern. oining in the celebration will be members of the Company’s Board of Directors, leadership team, and […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday, November 24th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 9] Notice follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Christmas […]

Oliver Soares, Trystan Hocking, Nina Gotfredsen, Shiloh Cruickshank, Dylan Menzies and Miguel Power continued competing at the IODA North American Championships in the Bahamas. On day two, two races were held taking the series to 5 races, with Cruickshank leading the Bermuda fleet in 54th place overall with 66 net points. Cruickshank finished the first […]

Daniel Phillips was back in action in Guatemala, competing in the J4 Guatemala Open. Playing in the open singles, he took on Santiago Vela from Guatemala in the second round, with the Bermudian tennis player advancing with a straight sets victory of 6-0, 6-0. Related Stories Tennis: Phillips Wins Twice In Guatemala Open Phillips Advances […]

Chardonnai Hughes hopes to inspire other women to achieve their career aspirations after completing her legal journey and joining the Bermuda Bar. Ms Hughes was Called to the Bar during a ceremony at the Supreme Court earlier this month – her mother Dwaynette Hughes, and twin daughters Emiyah and Emizjae, showing their support remotely from […]

Abigail Brewer and her Queen’s University women’s squash teammates competed in their first crossover of the season on home courts, defeating Toronto, Waterloo, and Brock without losing a match. Brewer went undefeated playing in positions 6 and 7. Related Stories Rosorea Wins Silver Medal In Massachusetts Brewer Helps Queens Win OUA Championship Carrick Undefeated As […]

Butterfield has been recognised as the Best Private Bank in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands by The Banker and PWM in the 14th annual Global Private Banking Awards 2022 and also by Global Finance in their eighth annual World’s Best Private Banks 2023 awards. A spokesperson said, “The Global Private Banking Awards are considered amongst the most […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] currently has a number of vehicles at the Prospect Devonshire impound, including 29 reported stolen motorcycles that were later recovered. A spokesperson said, “Our priority is to return these vehicles to their rightful owners. As a result, members of the public are encouraged to review the list of registration numbers […]

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “In the fear and alarm. You did not desert me. My brothers in arms” – Dire Straits There is something to be said about family bonds. You know those bonds that, despite time, distance, differences of opinions, and or internal disputes, can never be broken. Whether it be one’s immediate family, extended family, […]

The Ministry received 1,064 test results — spanning 14 days — and 35 were positive, so there are now 23 known active cases, of which 2 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded two coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total to 151 since the pandemic began in 2020. “Sadly, there […]

A suspect has been arrested “after he was found to be in possession of a knife while onboard a public bus,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 15th November, 2022, police attended a road traffic collision involving a PTB bus, on Middle Road, near the junction with Chapel Road, […]

Daniel Woods has become a member of the prestigious Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors [RICS] last Thursday. Mr. Woods, 33, from Southampton, graduated from Saltus Grammar before heading to university in Ontario, Canada in 2007. In 2016, Mr. Woods initially entered the industry by attaining his Bermuda Real Estate license followed in quick succession by […]

Rosewood Bermuda will be hosting its first annual signature golf tournament, ‘The Rosewood Cup,’ from November 25th – 27th, 2022. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday and in the spirit of thankfulness and gratitude, this first of its kind event was created to bring together local Bermudians and public non-pro players, members […]

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] has announced winners of the ‘Bermuda Roots’ art competition. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce the winners of its student art competition sponsored by Sompo International. This year’s theme was ‘Bermuda Roots.’ “Submitted artwork from primary, middle, and senior school students was judged by artists […]

AIRCARE Ltd. today announced details of the Company’s Black Friday Deal. A spokesperson said, “Between Monday, November 21 and Black Friday, November 25, customers can call, email, or visit AIRCARE to schedule a no pressure, no commitment consultation for HVAC products and installation services and receive a 15% discount on their estimate. Seniors taking advantage […]

The Ministry of Transport Headquarters and the Transport Control Department [TCD] closed their North Street Hamilton offices located in the TCD Building at 1.30 pm today due to a water outage. A Government spokesperson said, “”The issue is being addressed, and the Ministry of Transport apologizes to its customers for any inconvenience caused. Regular office hours […]

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 16] to discuss the 2022 Throne Speech initiatives. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Premier & Ministers […]

The first round of the 70th Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament was played at Mid Ocean Club and the Belmont Hills Golf Club’s. A total of 40 teams are competing this year, with the Port Royal A Team the first round leaders at 15-under par, they are followed by the Port Royal B Team who are […]