“While we may not have secured victory this time, our commitment to Bermuda remains as strong as ever,” OBA Leader Jarion Richardson said. Speaking last night, Mr Richardson said, “Good evening, Bermuda. The results of this election are in, and while not the result we hoped for, the people have spoken. Democracy is about choice, and tonight, Bermudians […]
“Why couldn’t the combined opposition collaborate before the election to prevent splitting the vote,” the Emperial Group has asked. A spokesperson said, “How do we explain an unprecedented number of candidates entering the general election alongside an unprecedented decline in voter turnout? This paradox raises critical questions about the state of our political landscape. Why […]
Yesterday [Feb 18], a multiple vehicle collision involving three motorcars occurred near the junction of South Road and Middle Road in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, police attended a multiple vehicle road traffic collision involving three motorcars near the junction of South Road and Middle Road, Paget. “Two […]
Students interested in working at Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] this summer are reminded that the application deadline is Friday, 28 February. A spokesperson said, “Students can apply by going to the Work At BHB page on bermudahospitals.bm. Students will need to include a cover letter, resumé and latest school transcript as part of their application. […]
Bermudian-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd has agreed to sell in an underwritten public offering $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.8 per cent senior notes due in 2035.
The company said it e…
After falling short in her quest to qualify for the Junior Pan American Games last week, Carina Bortoli’s attention has shifted to securing a spot in Bermuda’s team for the Carifta Games.
Bortoli fini…
North Village head coach Calvin Dill Jr is not worried by the FA Cup semi-final draw, which featured his side matched with PHC.
After Paget and Devonshire Cougars were picked out first by Shannon Burg…
The City of Hamilton is inviting local vendors to “apply for opportunities to offer products and services that complement and enhance its signature 2025 events.” A spokesperson said, “From open-air festivals to family-friendly movie nights, these vibrant and immersive City events create engaging experiences for the community while supporting local commerce. “Interested vendors must submit […]
Unionised public sector workers have agreed to wage increases put forward by the Government just days before the General Election yesterday.
A government spokeswoman said pay talks had begun last year…
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 19] include acting appointments and boards appointments. Corrigendum To GNO216/2025 Senior Magistrate And Coroner Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0221/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 19 February, 2025 Corrigendum Government Notice No. 0216/2025 Acting Appointments Judicial Department The Governor, […]
Thursday, February 20 is expected to see morning rain, easing for a time with further showers later, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be […]
A three-way collision in front of a major traffic junction did not result in any serious injuries, police confirmed today.
The collision happened yesterday at the junction of South Road and Middle Roa…
GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. _______ GOVERNMENT BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 2025 The following Board is appointed from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 under the applicable Legislation, unless otherwise indicated:
The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] and Associate Members announced that a “mutually beneficial agreement has been reached, delivering a favourable outcome for members across all relevant bargaining units.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] and Associate Members are pleased to announce that, following extensive and productive negotiations with the Government Public […]
Taylor White enjoyed a successful first night at the Northeast-10 Swimming and Diving Championships, securing both an individual and a relay medal for her Bentley University team. White helped Bentley to a silver medal in the women’s 800-yard freestyle relay. The team, comprising White, Grace Motisi, Skyla Lang, and Jordan Nuzback, finished with a time […]
Kiwon Waldron had a busy and successful night at Hawthorne Race Course in Chicago, Illinois, competing in five races and securing a victory in the process. Waldron started his night with a win in race 2, a trot class event. Driving Mary’s Magic, he clocked a winning time of 1:59.0. In race 3, a pace […]
Governor Andrew Murdoch congratulated Premier David Burt following the February 18th General Election. Governor Andrew Murdoch said, “Following the General Election on 18th February, I was pleased to receive the Hon E David Burt JP MP, and to congratulate him. “I would like to record my thanks to all those who enabled a safe, peaceful […]
Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, met with and congratulated David Burt after the Progressive Labour Party’s election victory last night.
Mr Burt, who has served as Premier since 2017, led the PLP to its…
The graphics below show the results of the 2025 Bermuda General Election, which saw the PLP retain the government by winning 25 constituencies and the OBA earn 11 seats in the House of Assembly, with the overall voter turnout at 54.99%. Out of the 36 constituencies, the majority retained the incumbent MP, with only nine […]
The Florida sun beat down on TPC Sawgrass as Daniel Augustus stepped onto the 10th tee, ready to kick off his 2025 season at the Cisco APGA Black History Month Classic. Augustus faced a challenging opening round on the famed Stadium Course, finishing with a 4-over par 74 to sit tied for 31st place. Starting […]
The Non-profit Alliance has congratulated the Progressive Labour Party on its re-election to govern.
The organisation, which represents the interests of the third sector, said it looks forward to work…
Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s basketball team enjoyed an 81-67 win at home to South Carolina in the NCAA Division 1 yesterday [February 18]. Mike Williams III scored 13 points, Vyctorius Miller had 12, Dji Bailey notched 11 to help Tigers [14-12, 3-10 Southeastern Conference] win their second straight game […]
The PLP were in full celebration mode last night [Feb 18] after they claimed a 25 to 11 victory at the polls, marking their third consecutive general election victory. This 25-11 victory follows after their 30-6 win in 2020, and the 24-12 in 2017. As a super simplified summary, the PLP came into election 29-7, so […]
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher is set to chase his tenth consecutive victory in the paid ranks when he steps into the ring against England’s Jordan Grannum on March 6. The middleweight bout will take place in Cannock, Staffordshire, on the undercard of the St Patrick’s Professional Boxing Dinner Show at the Premier […]
Kiwon Waldron was back in action at Hawthorne Race Course in Chicago, Illinois, participating in three races on the night’s card. Waldron’s first outing was in race 1, a pace class event, where he drove Xena’s Foxie to a fourth-place finish with a time of 2:00&2. In race 2, another pace class race, Waldron and […]
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 05/2025 regarding the Cabinet Office Headquarters. A spokesperson said, “On 11 February 2025, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 05/2025, Cabinet Office Headquarters, which considered the Cabinet Office Headquarters’ failure to issue an internal review decision on a PATI request for reports about the 2023 cybersecurity attack. “Information Commissioner […]
A jubilant David Burt said this morning that “the work continues” after he delivered the Progressive Labour Party to a third election victory under his leadership.
The Premier celebrated the 24 PLP MP…
Prosecutors have told a jury that all the evidence pointed towards Kiari Tucker being the man who fatally shot Morlan Steede in 2017.
Carrington Mahoney, for the Crown, highlighted evidence from phone…
A man stood trial yesterday accused of sexually assaulting a woman in her home.
While the 27-year-old admitted trespassing on the woman’s property in Warwick, he repeatedly denied sexually touching he…
The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] will host an event focusing on how mothers can nourish themselves and their baby for a healthier pregnancy. Growing Together: Nutrition for Pregnancy will be held at the WRC Training Room on Thursday, March 13 from 6pm to 8 pm. Among the topics to be discussed will be debunking pregnancy […]
David Burt pledged to govern for the whole of Bermuda, even those who didn’t support the party in this General Election, during an impassioned victory speech.
Amid the celebrations that erupted on Cou…
The leader of the Free Democratic Movement has pledged to keep his party moving forward after another unsuccessful election cycle.
Omar Dill, who ran in Pembroke West Central (Constituency 18), summed…
The mood at the Vasco da Gama Club where One Bermuda Alliance candidates and supporters gathered to watch election results roll in was surprisingly upbeat — even celebratory.
Triumphant candidates wer…
The Progressive Labour Party’s Reverend Emily Gail Dill won a four-way contest in Sandys North.
Dr Dill garnered 275 votes, or 42.5 per cent of all votes cast in Constituency 36 last night.
This was 1…
PLP incumbent Jache Adams maintained his stranglehold over Constituency 19, with 315 Pembroke West voters choosing him to return to the House of Assembly.
OBA candidate Marcus Jones polled 236 votes, …
A founding member of the island’s third political party had election-watchers holding their breaths for a spell last night when it appeared Marc Bean of the Free Democratic Movement might flip a tradi…
A former Progressive Labour Party MP who defected to the One Bermuda Alliance last year has retained his seat in Smith’s West (Constituency 9).
Vance Campbell, who crossed the floor to the OBA last Au…
Robin Tucker turned the tables on Anthony Richardson by clinching Hamilton South (Constituency 7).
Ms Tucker, who lost to Mr Richardson in 2020, pointed to her direct contact with the electorate sinc…
The figurehead of a push to break away from party politics said the public voted for the status quo at the ballot box.
Sir John Swan said he was surprised that none of the island’s independent candida…
A reversal of fortunes for the Progressive Labour Party closed an unprecedented campaign in which four female candidates competed for one seat in the House of Assembly.
As electoral contests go, South…
Incumbent Robert King, of the One Bermuda Alliance, has pledged to “do the difficult work” for the constituents of Smith’s North and the island after he was returned to the House of Assembly by voters…
Jason Hayward comfortably held Pembroke Central for the Progressive Labour Party (Constituency 17) in a four-way race that saw the opposition vote split.
Mr Hayward, who served as the Minister of Econ…
Dwayne Robinson has taken the seat of Southampton East Central (Constituency 30) for the One Bermuda Alliance.
He was announced as the winner with 468 votes, beating out Progressive Labour Party candi…
Buoyed by his party winning back the seat in Warwick North East (Constituency 25), a fresh MP says he is ready to hold the Government to account.
Douglas De Couto, of the One Bermuda Alliance, won wit…
There was cheers from friends and family as Progressive Labour Party candidate Alexa Lightbourne emerged victorious from the Devonshire North West polling station at Prospect Primary.
She received 30…
A Progressive Labour Party government will be formed after the ruling party won 25 House of Assembly seats in the General Election today.
The One Bermuda Alliance increased the number of MPs it will c…
Michael Fahy celebrated his first victory at the polls after seven years away from politics.
While the former Minister of Home Affairs thanked the voters of Pembroke South West (Constituency 20) who c…