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[Updating] The Progressive Labour Party is holding a press conference today [Sept 26] to announce a candidate. We will have additional information later on, and you can watch the live video below. Update 11.27am: The PLP is announcing Paul Wilmot as their candidate for Constituency #27 Warwick North Central, which is currently held by the […]

Minister Jason Hayward attended the UK Labour Party Conference in Liverpool this week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Jason Hayward JP, MP, Minister of Economy and Labour attended the UK Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, United Kingdom this week supported by the Government of Bermuda London Office. “The Bermuda Government delegation focused upon strengthening […]

[Opinion column written by MP Derrick Burgess] So Now the OBA Cares About Seniors? It’s almost laughable to hear the OBA candidate for c36 calling for better assistance for seniors, as if the OBA’s record on seniors issues didn’t exist. For years, when they had the opportunity to do something meaningful for our seniors, they […]

The Bermuda Police Service thanked the public for their assistance with the investigation into the recent shooting, and appealed for more information as the investigation continues. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank those members of the public who have so far come forward in relation to the firearms incident which occurred […]

“Whether you’re an educator shaping young minds, a youth worker inspiring change, or a parent guiding your child through life’s challenges, our ‘Cultivating Connections’ Workshop on October 19th, from 9am – 3:30pm at the Willowbank Resort, is designed to empower you,” said Kimberley Jackson, Programme Manager for The Mirrors Programme. “Our goal is to provide […]

It was a busy night for Kiwon Waldron at the Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, as the harness race season continues. In race 3 the pace class, Waldron was in the bike of Trace Camrickel, they finished 6th in a time of 1:58&1. Waldron then climbed in the bike of Winning Vibes in race 4 […]

Steven Rees Davies, partner at Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited, was acknowledged by Who’s Who Legal as one of Bermuda’s top Fintech and Blockchain experts for the second year in a row. A spokesperson said, “Who’s Who Legal has featured Steven in its 2024 Fintech and Blockchain Report, which recognises leading Fintech and Blockchain legal practitioners […]

Mixed majors bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw the MiniMax defeat the Warriors 13 – 7, the Activators went down 12 ½ – 7 ½ to the Unpredictable, Spare Change defeated the Mix Ups 15 – 5, and the Movers & Shakers went down 16 – 4 to Fight Back. Women Scratch Game […]

The Bermuda Arts Centre will host an open house on Sunday, September 29 from 1.00pm to 5.00pm, featuring the Fall Open Members’ Juried Show, live painting, and a book signing by Peter Barrett. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre invites you to their open house this Sunday [September 29] from 1.00pm to 5.00pm, coinciding […]

Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins is set for one of the toughest races of his career when he competes in the elite men’s road race at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, on Sunday [September 29]. Hopkins, who previously raced in the under-23 category, earned his place in the road race thanks to his […]

September 25 saw 22,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 332,700.00 BD. 7,200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $36.00 per share, while another 15,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.9% at $4.90 per share. The BSX finished at 2,510.96, […]

Joseph Cechini finished 3rd in the 2024 Georgetown Prep Cross Country Classic in West Virginia. Representing Mercersburg Academy, Cechini crossed the line in a time of 17:59, he finished 37 seconds behind the winner Jefferson Regitz from Rockville who clocked 19:22, and his Mercersburg Academy teammate Ryan Du Plessis who crossed the line second in […]

The MarketPlace said they have “proactively implemented comprehensive plans to safeguard its operations and customer service in light of a potential strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association [ILA].” A spokesperson said, “The strike, which could affect shipping from the Port Elizabeth terminal in New Jersey to Bermuda, is set to begin on October 1st if […]

“Government has not answered questions about which MPs and Senators are receiving compensation from public funds, over and above their legislative and Ministerial salaries,” Shadow Finance Minister Senator Dr. Douglas De Couto said. Senator De Couto said, “This is yet another example of the PLP Government choosing to stonewall and fail to provide information in good […]

The Department of Workforce Development announced registration for the Electrical National Occupational Certification [NOC] Recertification is now open. A Government spokesperson said, “This mandatory recertification is for all electricians in Bermuda who hold a valid or recently expired Electrical NOC. “Maintaining your certification ensures compliance with the Department of Planning’s requirements and helps you stay […]

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] will be holding its annual conference on Monday, September 30 at Pier Six on Front Street. A spokesperson said, “The conference is open to OBA members only at 4pm with doors opening to the wider public commencing 7.30 pm. “There is no fee to attend. Light refreshments will be served. […]

Bermuda’s national chess teams proudly represented the island at the 45th World Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. The Olympiad, held from September 10 to 23, marked the 100-year celebration of FIDE, the world chess governing body, and was the most international Olympiad in history, featuring a record-breaking 197 teams from 195 national federations in the […]

Bermuda cyclist Conor White said he is proud of his performance in the elite men’s time-trial at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, last weekend. White, the island’s Male Athlete of the Year, who finished 39th in a field of 59 riders, wrote on social media yesterday [September 24]: “I spent these past […]

The Governor announced the appointment of Narinder Hargun to the Bermuda Court of Appeal. A statement from Government House said, “The Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, has announced the appointment of Mr Narinder Hargun as a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of Bermuda with effect from 1 January 2025.” The Governor said, “Mr […]

[Opinion column written by Rev. Dr. Emily Gail Dill] We stand at a defining moment in Bermuda’s journey, and it is time to speak truth to power. Not just in the by-election for Constituency 36, Sandys North, but when the next election is called. Our PLP government, with tireless effort and unyielding commitment, has worked […]

Dame Flora Duffy said she is excited to test herself in her first outing in the T100 Triathlon World Tour for two years. The five-time Olympian will compete in the fifth leg of the eight-race series in Ibiza, Spain, on Saturday [September 28]. “Excited to get back to some T100 Triathlon racing this weekend in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Zydon Lightbourne Furbert, the Bermuda Under-14 national team winger, showcased his exceptional eye for goal during the recent Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Under-14 Challenge Series qualifiers in Trinidad and Tobago. Lightbourne Furbert played a pivotal role in helping his team finish runners-up in the regional tournament, narrowly losing to Barbados on […]

The Bermuda women’s national hockey team earned their first point of the Women’s Pan American Challenge after drawing 1-1 with Guyana at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 24]. Sarah Klautky gave Guyana the lead in the tenth minute before Georgia Harris equalised for Bermuda on the half-hour mark. In the night’s earlier match, Brazil […]

A Dudley Eve group A double header took place at the Devonshire Recreation Club, with 7 goals in total scored. Wolves 4 Dandy Town Hornets 3 In a thrilling Group A opener, the Wolves rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Dandy Town Hornets by a score of 4-3. David Jones netted a brace […]