Bermuda News Updates

Auto Solutions Sales Associate Somers Smith has been recognized in the Top 3 Performers of Suzuki Sales Advisors in Q2-2024 for the Caribbean region, encompassing 26 territories. A spokesperson said, “The Sales Executive of the Quarter award recognizes outstanding performance and dedication. Mr. Smith’s achievement marks his fourth Sales Executive award, having previously been recognized […]

Bermuda’s athletes will be hoping their sports are included in a scaled-down Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2026. The Scottish government has backed a deal to host the international sporting event after Victoria in Australia, the planned 2026 hosts, backed out because of the rising costs. Australian authorities have promised “a multi-million-pound investment” to […]

Andrew Murdoch has been appointed as the new Governor of Bermuda, and will take up the role in January 2025. A spokesperson said, “Mr Andrew Murdoch has been appointed Governor of Bermuda in succession to Ms Rena Lalgie. Mr Murdoch will take up his appointment during January 2025.” Mr Murdoch has said “I am incredibly […]

In commercial bowling league action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Secret Weapons defeat the Bailey’s Bay Strikers 4 – 0, Too Legit To Split defeated Sweet Life 4 – 0, while the Pin Heads defeated the Strike Force 3 -1, and Butt & Vallis defeated Who Gives A Split 3 – 1. Women’s High […]

Sebastian Kempe, one of the top Bermudian sailing competitors, has secured his place to study yacht design and production at Solent University in Southampton. Kempe, who previously attended the Royal Hospital School in Suffolk, England, became the youth world sailing champion in the ILCA 6 class in 2021 and was named the Bermudian Junior Male […]

Jamin Hodgkins helped Luctonians defeat Cinderford 15-13 in the National 2 West – the fourth level of the English rugby union pyramid last weekend. Hodgkins, who played as a fly-half for Bridgend in the Welsh Indigo Premiership last season, kicked one conversion and a penalty in the victory. Hodgkins is a former Bermuda Under-19 international […]

Baseball player Adam Hall’s Biloxi Shuckers suffered a 9-2 defeat against the Montgomery Biscuits in their first play-off game since 2019 at Keesler Federal Park yesterday [September 17]. The defeat means the Shuckers must win their game against the Biscuits tomorrow to keep their season alive and force a winner-takes-all game three on Friday. Hall, […]

The USS Thomas Hudner — part of the United States Navy – arrived in Bermuda this week, and is currently docked in the west end. Related Stories Photos: USS Sioux City Vessel Visits Bermuda Photos & Video: Canadian Navy Vessels Visit Photos & Video: Two New Tug Boats Arrive Photos: 31 Abandoned Boats To Be Removed Photos: […]

[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 […]