Raleigh Alumni Give Back To The Community
| The Raleigh Alumni Relief Team recently organised a “Giving Day” where they gave out toiletries, fresh fruits and vegetables to Raleigh Alumni and their families. A spokesperson said, “They were grateful to provide hampers for 131 people which included alumni and their family members. “Raleigh Bermuda would like to highlight our Project Managers and Alumni […]
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#5 Car Park To Close Tues & Wed For 8 Weeks
| Starting on Tuesday, June 15, the #5 car park in Hamilton will be closed every Tuesday and Wednesday for approximately eight weeks to allow for the embarkation and disembarkation of cruise ship passengers. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is advising motorists of temporary disruption regarding access to the #5 car park throughout the […]
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Court Dismisses Former Care Officer’s Appeal
| The Supreme Court has dismissed an application from Cheyra Bell — who workED as a Residential Care Officer at the Department of Child & Family Services – to quash the decision to fire her for “gross misconduct on the ground that she was unfit for duty as a result of being under the influence of alcohol or […]
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Community 24 Hour Prayer Room On June 12
| Restoration House Ministries International is getting set to hold their fifth annual Community 24 Hour Prayer Room virtually on Saturday, June 12. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, June 12th, the fifth annual and second virtual 24 Hour Global Community Prayer Room is scheduled from midnight to 11.59pm. We give God praise for The Anglican Church […]
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Armstrongs Compete In NJ Track Sectionals
| The first step on the road to the NJSIAA Meet of Champions saw Nathan and Andrew Armstrong compete at the NJ Track & Field Group 1 Sectionals, representing Pompton Lakes Cardinal. Nathan Armstrong ran and placed in four races, leading all of them from start to finish. He won the 1600m with a time of […]
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Schroders Championships Individual Rankings
| After three days of Schroders Long Course Summer Championships 2021 action at the National Sports Center, the Individual Division top three finishers have been decided. In the Open Category in the Girls Individual Division, Logan Watson-Brown won with a score of 673, while Jesse Washington won the Boys Individual Division with 710 points. The closest […]
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Alizadeh Wins Metropolitan Regatta Open Single
| Bermuda’s Dara Alizadeh recently won the Metropolitan Regatta Open Single Sculls A Final. Alizadeh took to the start line representing Cambridge University for the A Final with seven other rowers, powering his way to a first place finish with a time of 5:24.70. Alizadeh finished almost two seconds ahead of the second place finisher James Kesting […]
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Smith Competes In USATF Showcase In Texas
| Tyrone Smith recently competed in the USATF Showcase held at Prairie View A&M Stadium in Texas. Jamaican Ryan Brown won the men’s long jump after he recorded the top leap of 8.04m; Jamaican Damar Forbes and American Jarvis Gotch both leaped 7.97m for second place, while Smith finished fourth with 7.80m. Smith started with a […]
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Last call today for first jab from Pfizer vaccine stockpile
People who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 have until today to get their first jab from the remaining stockpiles of the drug.
Supplies of the Pfizer vaccine will pass their use-by date at th…
Supplies of the Pfizer vaccine will pass their use-by date at th…
BIU official to take legal action after he was fired by president
A senior official of the Bermuda Industrial Union is to launch legal action against Chris Furbert, its president, after he claimed he fired him against the organisation’s rules.
George Scott, who was…
George Scott, who was…
Firing of child care worker for drinking on duty upheld by court
The Supreme Court has upheld a decision to fire a child care worker for drinking on the job.
The Department of Child and Family Services fired Cheyra Bell in February 2019 after Derick Binns, the head…
The Department of Child and Family Services fired Cheyra Bell in February 2019 after Derick Binns, the head…
Cruise ship blow as Royal Caribbean cancels visits
Cruise ship operator Royal Caribbean International has scrapped plans to bring two of its liners to the island over the summer.
Freedom of the Seas and Enchantment of the Seas were scheduled to ma…
Cargo ship stranded in New Jersey with mechanical problem
A Bermuda cargo ship is stranded in port in the US after it suffered rudder problems.
The Bermuda Islander, operated by Meyer Freight, part of Bermuda International Shipping Ltd, is tied up in Salem, …
The Bermuda Islander, operated by Meyer Freight, part of Bermuda International Shipping Ltd, is tied up in Salem, …
Kaelyn Kastle Featured In Influencer Documentary
| Bermudian Kaelyn Kastle is part of the cast of a New York Times documentary entitled “Who Gets To Be An Influencer?” which is a story of “ambitious Black creators in Atlanta challenging the mostly white social media stars of Los Angeles for influence.” The NY Times reported, “Going viral has become big business, and a […]
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One-Two Yacht Race Entrants Close To Bermuda
| The Bermuda One-Two Yacht Race — which left Newport, Rhode Island earlier this month — continued with sailors and crew preparing to finish off the Town Cut Channel. Dragon continues as the leaders skippered by Michael Hennessy, with Kiwi Spirit II skippered by Stanley Paris in second, and Gryphon Solo with Joe Harris at the […]
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Rawlins & Jackson’s Teams Win In England
| Bermudian cricketers Delray Rawlins and Sancho Jackson were in action for their respective teams in the UK. Delray Rawlins Delray Rawlins and his Sussex 2nd’s teammates defeated Surrey 2nd XI by 4 wickets in their Second XI T20 – South Group match. Sussex 2nd XI, won the toss and sent Surrey to bat, Surrey would […]
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Dressage: Annabelle Collins Competes In Italy
| Annabelle Collins competed in two classes in the 2021 CDI Ornago International Dressage competition in Italy. Collins, riding Chuppy Checker CL, competed in the Grand Prix for Kur Class and the Grand Prix Kur to Music Class. The pair finished 4th in the Grand Prix for Kur Class with a score of 63.804%, they retired […]
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Tennis: MTM Summer Bowl Day Two Results
| The MTM Summer Bowl 2021 continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Kayla Dowling and Druw Bascome defeated Ebony Brockington and Selina Bascome 6-3 in their Green Ball Doubles match-up, while Jekon Edness defeated Chris Jackson in straight sets in their B Division match 6-4, 7-5. James Finnigan won his A Division match in straight […]
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Masterworks marks BLM march anniversary with special exhibition
An exhibition to mark the first anniversary of the island’s Black Lives Matter march opened yesterday.
The art show – a joint effort by Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, BLM Bermuda and the Peaceful …
The art show – a joint effort by Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, BLM Bermuda and the Peaceful …
Masterworks courtyard named after Dame Jennifer Smith
An art museum yesterday honoured a trailblazing former Premier by naming its courtyard after her.
The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art opened the Dame Jennifer Smith Legacy Courtyard to highlight her…
The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art opened the Dame Jennifer Smith Legacy Courtyard to highlight her…
Alternative views on Covid-19 to be aired
A series of TV programmes promises to question conventional views of the Covid-19 pandemic and offer alternative ways to tackle the coronavirus.
Beyond the Pandemic features interviews with nine …
New tours of St George’s to launch this summer
A series of new tours are set to launch this summer in St George as part of an effort to highlight East End businesses.
Kristin White, the owner of gift store and tour centre Long Story Short, said th…
Kristin White, the owner of gift store and tour centre Long Story Short, said th…
Prowler jailed for a year by magistrate
A prowler whose criminal history spanned 23 years was jailed for a year yesterday after he admitted prowling during the Government curfew.
Magistrates’ Court heard that a woman was in the bathroom of …
Magistrates’ Court heard that a woman was in the bathroom of …
$450K For BIOS Fish Biodiversity Research
| Marking World Environment Day, the U.K. Government has announced over £8 million for projects in Overseas Territories, including £316,829 [$449,249] for the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences to “assess the mobile fish biodiversity for Bermuda’s deep seas.” In an online post, Government House said, “On World Environment Day 2021 [Saturday 5 June] the UK Government […]
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LOM: No Share Repurchases For May 2021
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited announced no share repurchases for May 2021. LOM is a publicly-held, international financial services company, providing a complete range of investment services and products, with subsidiaries in Bermuda, Bahamas and the UK Related Stories Monument Belgium, Intégrale Transaction Registration Launched For Captive Conference […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 7 2021
| June 7 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,553.64, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 4 […]
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Woman arrested after five-car collision
A woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a collision involving her car and four other vehicles, police said tonight.
No one was injured in the crash at the junction of Burnaby Street a…
No one was injured in the crash at the junction of Burnaby Street a…
COVID-19 Daily Release 7 June 2021
The Ministry of Health received 5021 test results since the last update, and three (3) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.05%.
These results are from testing done on Thursday (3 positive out of 2269 results (0.1% positivity)), Friday (0 positive out of 1370 results (0% positivity)) and Saturday (0 positive out of 1382 results (0% positivity)).
Minister Dickinson commented on the G7 communique issued Saturday June 5, 2021
Bermuda has had a history of supporting quality business, while adhering to fiscally responsible policies through a balanced long-term growth agenda. Given the importance of cross-border trade to the Bermuda economy, Bermuda authorities have always been committed to ongoing compliance with international standards for financial regulation, transparency, and international cooperation. We have been subject to independent, international scrutiny by various global standard-setting bodies, which confirms this position.
18 speeders ticketed on Friday, say police
Police slapped a total of 18 tickets on speeding drivers last Friday, it was announced tonight.
A police spokesman said 12 tickets were issued between 8am and 9am in the eastern parishes.
The areas ta…
A police spokesman said 12 tickets were issued between 8am and 9am in the eastern parishes.
The areas ta…
3 New Cases, 9 Active, 1 In Hospital, 0 In ICU
| The Ministry received 5021 test results since the last update, and three were positive — all classified as imported and resulting from testing done on Thursday, Friday and Saturday — and there are now 9 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 5021 test results since the last update, and three [3] were […]
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Covid-19: Three new cases detected from US flights
A total of three new cases of the coronavirus have been identified – all in residents who returned from overseas.
The health ministry said tonight the cases all came in last Thursday on JetBlue flight…
The health ministry said tonight the cases all came in last Thursday on JetBlue flight…
30 Minute Video: June 7 ZBM Evening News
| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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“The Pandemic Through Our Eyes” Book
| Students from the Bermuda Institute visited the Cabinet Office to present their book entitled “The Pandemic Through Our Eyes”. In an online post, the Government said, “Students from the Bermuda Institute visited the Cabinet Office to present their book entitled “The Pandemic Through Our Eyes”. The Grade 6/M1 class was able to see their dream […]
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Minister Curtis Dickinson On G7 Communique
| Following the communique from the G7 Finance Ministers, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said that while “we support the overall objectives,” as far as the “proposals presented on tax, it is critical that any agreed framework to establish a global minimum tax, must respect a country’s right to sovereignty in relation to its tax system.” […]
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18 Motorists Ticketed For Speeding On Friday
| Police officers issued 18 speeding tickets to motorists on Friday, with 12 in the eastern parishes and six in the western parishes. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Roads Policing Unit [RPU], along with parish patrol officers, continue to address traffic offences as well as other incidents. “On Friday 4th June, RPU […]
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Driver Arrested After Five Vehicle Collision
| A 24-year-old female car driver was arrested on “suspicion of impaired driving” after a “collision involving four other cars in the City of Hamilton,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “A car driver, said to be a 24-year-old Hamilton parish woman, was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving Sunday night after a collision […]
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Weather Forecast For Tuesday June 8
| Tuesday, June 8 is expected to see sunny start; more cloud later with the chance 1 or 2 showers, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise […]
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Long Story Short Offering New Summer Tours
| Kristin White, owner of Long Story Short, is offering a new slate of tours for the coming summer season, many of which include partnerships with other St. George’s based businesses.” Ms White said, “Since opening my shop in 2012, I’ve always found the other St. George’s entrepreneurs to be very open to collaboration. We have […]
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Photos: Lady Rebecca Vessel Arrives In Bermuda
| The vessel Lady Rebecca recently arrived on the island, with the 68-foot sport fishing boat to take part in the Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship, which will be held next month. The event website says, “An anglers dream, the pursuit of world record size blue and white marlin draw some of the finest sport-fishing vessels […]
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Creatives Live Event To Feature Working Title
| This Friday [June 11], the Department of Culture will once again host their Creatives Live! concert series, with the latest event set to feature the musical group Working Title on the City Hall steps. A Government spokesperson said, “The midday musical event is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists. “Previous Creatives Live! performances included […]
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Ministry: 47 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday
| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 7] with the list indicating that there are twenty-one bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 21 runs cancelled this morning, 26 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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This Friday: Creatives Live! featuring Working Title
~ Public encouraged to support local talent at safely distanced midday concert ~
This Friday (June 11), the Department of Culture will once again host the popular Creatives Live! concert series, featuring the musical group Working Title on the City Hall steps.
The midday musical event is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists.
Previous Creatives Live! performances included The Unit Band, local singers Joy T. Barnum and Olivia Hamilton, the Tino Martinez Quartet and others.
Walk-in vaccinations extended at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club extends their walk-in vaccine facility tonight and tomorrow from 3 pm until 7 pm, located in the Harbour View Ball Room.
We encourage parents that have not been able to register their children for the vaccine and would like for their child age 12 and up to be vaccinated to use this opportunity at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in the next two days.
The Ministry of Health is also reminding parents bringing their children to be vaccinated that the children must bring identification.
Working Title to perform at City Hall on Friday
The concert series Creatives Live! will put on another lunchtime performance on Friday.
Musical group Working Title will serenade passers-by from the steps of City Hall in Hamilton between 12.30pm and…
Musical group Working Title will serenade passers-by from the steps of City Hall in Hamilton between 12.30pm and…
Pilgrim Competes In USAT Junior Elite Triathlon
| Nicholas Pilgrim competed in the Pleasant Prairie USAT Junior Elite Triathlon event in Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin. Pilgrim finished 20th in a very competitive field of 53 of the top juniors in the North American region. The sprint distance race saw hot and humid conditions for the athletes. Pilgrim exited the water in the top ten […]
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Criminal Records office open to in-person service
The Criminal Records office is now open to in-person service, the police said today.
A spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service is pleased to announce that, as of today our Criminal Records/Vetting…
A spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service is pleased to announce that, as of today our Criminal Records/Vetting…