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| Bermuda archers concluded competing in World Cup Archery competition in Medellin, Colombia. A spokesperson said, “The Hyundai World Cup in Medellin, Colombia will come to a close. Well done to our Bermuda archers competing in their first World Cup match. “The Recurve Men’s Division had 91 archers compete in the qualifying rounds. Final rankings were: […] |
Jaiden Manders produced a sensational man of the match display to guide challengers Somerset to a convincing win…
Somerset’s captain and chairman each expressed confidence in their ability to retain the Cup Ma…
| Writing for CNN, Allison Hope noted that U.S. Justice Clarence Thomas “suggested previous cases ensuring marriage equality, same-sex relationships and contraception should be reconsidered in light of the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade” and said “what’s happened in Bermuda really illustrates what’s at stake.” The article said, “The House of Representatives moved […] |
| The Future Leaders held their closing ceremony at the Bermuda College Lecture Theatre, with 14 students being officially inducted as this year’s ‘Future Leaders’, with the event including an inspirational speech by Shi-Shun Burgess. The 14 students inducted as 2022 Future Leaders included: Sanai Roberts Adderley – Bermuda Institute Zae’ya Tucker-Crockwell – The Berkeley Institute […] |
| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] member companies announced that its member companies are “hosting a record number of 91 paid interns in their Bermuda offices this year.” A spokesperson said, “To add value to the work experience gained with the island’s leading international re/insurance companies, ABIR is facilitating an Intern Working Group to […] |
| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said they have “started a $6.6-million project to renovate its ageing laundry facility.” The Laundry & Linen Department has been housed in the basement of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s [KEMH] General Wing since the facility was constructed in the 1960s. “Renovation of this area is necessary as the […] |
| The Ministry of Public Works issued a reminder that “Middle Road in Southampton will be fully closed to motorists on Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th 2022, due to BELCO trench work.” A spokesperson said, “Depending on the operation’s progress, the closure may extend to the following weekend, including Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, […] |
| “As Cup Match approaches, we anticipate that there will be increased excitement and activity as we prepare for a long weekend of events. However, as we enjoy ourselves, it’s important to engage in responsible behaviour and think of the health and safety of others,” said the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks in advance of […] |
The Ministry of Public Works reminds the public that Middle Road in Southampton will be fully closed to motorists on Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th 2022, due to BELCO trench work.
Depending on the operation’s progress, the closure may extend to the following weekend, including Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th.
The Ministry apologies in advance for the inconvenience caused. The work will take place between Riviera Road and the Rebecca Road stretch with the road closing 7 a.m. Saturday and reopening 7 a.m. Monday.
| The IDA Bermuda Select teams continued their buildup in preparation for participation in the Super Cup Northern Ireland youth football tournament. The U14 IDA Bermuda Select team arrived at the teams’ base at Ulster University on Friday to join the U16 and U18 teams already present. IDA Bermuda Select U14 @ LF Wade Airport A […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Peter Dunne, the Bermuda Olympic Association president, said he is thrilled to be sending a sizeable squad to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and believes it reflects the island’s wealth of talent. Bermuda will travel with 17 athletes in five sports – athletics, cycling, squash, swimming and triathlon – the largest contingent […] |
| Dage Minors has made yet another exceptional showing to break a Bermuda record, this time shattering the 1500m record. Competing in the British Milers Club Track Meet, Minors took to the track for the BMC men’s A division 1500m, where he finished 7th crossing the line in a time of 3:41.24, which broke the previous […] |
| Tobiah Goodchild and Tristan Pettit started competing in the Under 14 JITIC 2022 Tournament at the Cancún Tennis Complex in Mexico. Goodchild fell in his opening match in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 to Nicolas Rivera from Mexico, and then lost 6-4, 6-2 to Ignacio Garnier from Costa Rica. Pettit took on Jerald Carroll from the […] |
Zeko Burgess justified his recall to St George’s Cup Match team with a menacing display of fast bowlin…
| The Somerset Big Ballers claimed the double season victory after they came from behind to defeat the PHC Lady Zebras 2 – 1 at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Akelya Furbert gave the PHC Lady Zebras the lead in the 14th minute, but the Somerset Big Ballers drew level in the […] |
| Sport Bermuda Magazine will be holding its third annual Awards Ceremony on November 27th, honouring a number of local athletes and sporting officials. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, November 27th from 2 to 6 pm, Sport Bermuda Magazine awards are back! We will honour distinguished Bermudians who have made significant contributions to sport and the […] |
| Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club continued competing in the 2022 Russell E. Blunt Eastcoast Invitational Track Meet in Durham, North Carolina, making an excellent showing to win five more medals on the second day of action. Daylen Scott captured the gold medal competing in the 13-14 boys long jump division with a top […] |
| The One Bermuda Alliance announced that Jarion Richardson — the MP for Constituency 23 Paget West — is now the party’s new Deputy Leader. Party Chair Catherine Kempe states, “MP Richardson’s unwavering commitment to service and to the community is admirable. “Jarion has served the party with vigour, first as a Senator now as the […] |
| The Bermuda Reserve Police will be embodied on Thursday 28th July and Friday 29th July — which is Cup Match. The most recent official notices stated, “In accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Police Act, 1974, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie has granted permission for the embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve […] |
| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” [Superior] of Top Layer Reinsurance Ltd. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Top Layer’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as […] |
| “An estimate of 51,657 Bermudian residents have had their personal data collected though the Vaccination programme” and “an estimate of 46,300 Bermudian residents have had their personal data collected though the Travel Authorization process.” This is according to responses to Parliamentary Questions in the Senate, as Senator Arianna Hodgson provided replies to Parliamentary Questions from […] |
| Kiwon Waldron was back in action again on the Hippodrome 3R track as the Standardbred Race season continued in Canada. In the bike of Erge Magic Bab, Waldron finished heat 8 in 4th clocking a time of 2:02&1. Waldron was in action again in Heat 9, in the bike of Pey Bug, the pair finished […] |
| Sunday, July 24 is expected to see cloudy spells with risk of an early shower or 2, then sunny, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise […] |
| Earlier this week the island had three cruise ships in Dockyard at the same time, with the Carnival Legend, Celebrity Summit, and Norwegian Joy all seen in the west end. According to the most recent cruise ship schedule this year the island is set to receive 182 cruise calls, with 105 regular callers, and 77 occasional callers, […] |
| Bermuda’s three archers continued competing in the World Cup Qualifying Round, as Camerin Pickering, Bernard Wade III, and Jaydon Roberts competed in the team competition in Medellin, Colombia. They competed against host county, losing 6 – 2. Related Stories Archers Continue Competing In Philadelphia Bermuda Archers Advance In Classic Archers Compete On Island & In […] |
| The 3D pop up graphics below offer a unique look at the 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown, with the fishing event involving some 35 boats and over 200 crew from around the world taking part. You can view all our coverage of 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown event here, view past 3D photo galleries here, and view […] |
| Girl Scouts from 23 US states will collaborate with Bermuda’s Girl Guides in a clean-up of west end beaches and nature reserves, and the project, coordinated by the Bermuda National Trust, scheduled for today. In total, the environmental exercise will involve more than 150 Girl Scouts, Girl Guides and their leaders. The American Girl Scouts […] |
| The World Health Organization declared monkeypox to be a “public health emergency of international concern” today [July 23]. Thousands of cases have been reported across over 75 countries, and that includes Bermuda, with the Ministry of Health confirming earlier this week that Bermuda has our “first confirmed case of monkeypox.” The New York Times reported, “For the […] |
| The Clyde Best ‘Mural Wall introduction and Vendor Event’ was held last night [July 22] in the west end, with entertainment, vendors, speeches and more, with no shortage of ‘Somerset colours’ on display throughout the evening. The painting on the wall along Clyde Best Lane — which was officially named after the legendary footballer back […] |
| Elan and Elijah Daley concluded competing in the Ontario Provincial Championships at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Center – Competition Pool in Canada. On day three, Elan won her third medal, while Elijah Daley set two personal best times and picked up a medal. Elan Daley clocked a time of 26.39 on her way to […] |
| The Somerset Big Ballers claimed the double season victory after they came from behind to defeat the PHC Lady Zebras 2 – 1 at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Akelya Furbert gave the PHC Lady Zebras the lead in the 14th minute, but the Somerset Big Ballers drew level in the […] |
| Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club began competing in the 2022 Russell E. Blunt Eastcoast Invitational Track Meet in Durham, North Carolina. Bermuda Pacers picked up their first medal of the competition when Jaeda Grant clocked a gold medal time of 12:41.52 on her way to winning the 13-14 girls 3000-meter race. Teagan Scott-Hanley […] |
| Adriana Penruddocke finished in 13th place in the UK Laser Association ILCA 6 Open and National Championships. In the first race of the last day and the ninth of the series, Penruddocke finished 13th, and then finished 12th in the second and final race of the day to conclude the regatta with 79 net points. […] |
| The final match of the PRC Backyard Cricket League season saw the Hamilton Corporation defeat HSBC by 39 runs at the Police Field. Hamilton Corporation won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 164/6 in their 15 overs, Phillip Anderson was their top scorer with 32 not out, while Mishael Paynter was the pick […] |