Bermuda News Updates

[Written by Stephen Wright] Angela DeSilva said it will be an honour and privilege to serve as the only local hockey umpire at the upcoming Women’s Pan American Challenge at the National Sports Centre. A former Bermuda hockey goalkeeper, DeSilva switched to umpiring in 2018 after retiring from playing and remains deeply passionate about the […]

A car can be seen crashed overboard in the Harbour Road area this morning [Sept 17]. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Related Stories 86-Year-Old In Hospital After Taxi Crash ‘Went Through A Wall & Landed In The Water’ Car Crashed Overboard On North Shore Vehicle Crashed Overboard […]

Northshore Medical awarded Bermudian Toya Anderson a $40,000 scholarship to pursue a Nursing Degree in the UK. A spokesperson said, “Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC], Bermuda’s premier healthcare facility, is proud to announce that Bermudian student Toya Anderson has been awarded a $40,000 scholarship grant to pursue her Nursing Degree in the United Kingdom. […]

The PLP congratulated Kim Wilkerson, Crystal Caesar, and Jache Adams on their recent appointments, saying “their appointments reflect the PLP’s ongoing commitment to fostering leadership and progress across Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is pleased to congratulate Kim Wilkerson on her recent appointment as Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, alongside the […]

Bermudian Jodi Covington, CEO of The Brand Development Group, was named as one of America’s top 100 small businesses on the CO—100 list. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO—, its award-winning digital platform for small businesses, today announced that Jodi Covington, a proud Bermudian and CEO of The Brand Development Group, […]

Electrical Engineer Jamai Gomes earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for August. A Government spokesperson said, “Last Friday [Sept. 13] Mr. Jamai Gomes from the Department of Works & Engineering was presented with the Public Service Excellence Award for the month of August. Mr. Gomes, an Electrical Engineer, is recognized for his exceptional service, teamwork and […]

Solstice announced that it has been honoured with a distinguished award from OUTBermuda for its exceptional contributions to the LGBTQ+ community in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Solstice, a leading mental wellness center dedicated to fostering inclusivity and providing comprehensive mental health services, is proud to announce that it has been honoured with a distinguished award […]

The One Bermuda Alliance has updated the candidate section on their website; now listing Vance Campbell under Constituency 9 Smith’s West, which is a change from their previous listing which showed Vic Ball. This follows after Mr Campbell — who was initially elected as a PLP MP in 2020 in C9 Smith’s West — resigned […]

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] responded to the Coalition’s concerns on Clean Air and Water Resources Acts. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] notes the Coalition’s concerns about the Clean Air and Water Resources Act and welcomes the opportunity to clarify several key points. “The public […]

[Written by Roxanne Christopher] September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to consider the benefits of life insurance for young adults. Life insurance is often seen as a financial product relevant only for older individuals or those with dependents. However, young adults, especially Millennials and Gen Z, have much to gain […]

News that Milaun Perott was called to the Bermuda Bar, Mirrors Programme held a prize presentation for student artists, the Bermuda football team defeated Antigua & Barbuda, and Ryan Outerbridge was named Male Athlete of the Week by the Northeast-10 Conference were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional […]

Paul Rodrigues Jr. and Jordan Viera made their Eckerd College sailing debuts, competing in the South Atlantic Conference of the Intercollegiate Sailing Association [SAISA] top nine invite regatta. Both skippered a boat in the regatta, helping Eckerd College to finish 4th overall. Veira skippered the school’s A class boat with Eloise Weiss, as his crew […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph football team claimed a 5-2 away win over ten-man Chattanooga Red Wolves in the USL League One at the CHI Memorial Stadium yesterday [September 14]. The victory lifts Wright’s South Carolina side to fifth in the table. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Wright made appearances for the Bermuda and United […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that “parking bays on Pitt’s Bay Road, near Barr’s Bay Park in Pembroke Parish, will be closed from Wednesday, 18 September, to Friday, 20 September 2024.” A Government spokesperson said, “The road will be closed to accommodate the upcoming Ascot Reinsurance Event. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative parking […]

The Dudley Eve Trophy competition resumed with a Group A double-header that produced 4 goals at the Devonshire Recreation Club. Wolves 1 PHC Zebras 2 The PHC Zebras edged Wolves 2 – 1 in the opener. The PHC Zebras took the lead in the 17th minute when Harlem Bean-Fox outpaced his defender and squared the […]

““The first quarter 2024 started weaker than 2023, but in March we entered a dry period with strong sales for the second quarter,” Watlington Waterworks said. In their letter to shareholders, the Company said, “As a result, the piped water sales ended up 16 million gallons higher than in 2023 for the same period. “Bottled […]

Sunday, September 15 is expected to be mostly cloudy with more wet weather, easing later in the day, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will […]