Bermuda News Updates

The Paul Lepercq Memorial Traditional Karate Tournament will be held on Sunday [June 23] at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for an exhilarating showcase of martial arts excellence as the Paul Lepercq Memorial Traditional Karate Tournament returns to Bermuda on June 23, 2024. Organized by Shotocup, this prestigious event pays homage to […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] offered various match officials, coaches, and players the opportunity to attend workshops. A spokesperson said, “The ICC T20 Men’s 2024 World Cup is being held in the ICC Americas region [USA & West Indies]. Due to this unique occasion, the ICC offered various intense and high-level workshops to the Americas […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 20] include boards appointments and appointment of marriage officer. Board Medical Practitioners Professional Conduct Committee Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0589/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 20 June, 2024 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments. Medical […]

Friday, June 21 is expected to become sunny after a chance of an early shower, 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 east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.12am […]

The Americas Group III of the Davis Cup moved into day three of the tournament in Paraguay. Bermuda is in pool B which features Bermuda alongside Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Guatemala. A day after their bye, Bermuda took on Guatemala edging them 2 – 1. Trey Mallory would take to the court for […]

The Scooter Mart Motor Fest introduced the “Madhouse Motors Award” and “People’s Choice Award” to honor creativity and craftsmanship in Bermuda’s bike and auto community. A spokesperson said, “Scooter Mart Motor Fest [presented by Bermuda Charge], the premier showcase for motor culture in Bermuda, is proud to announce the introduction of two highly anticipated new […]

Friends of Sandys will hold an Emancipation Cup Match walkabout in Somerset, with guided walks on July 7 and July 13 covering historic sites and stories related to Emancipation and Cup Match. A spokesperson said, “There will be an Emancipation Cup Match walkabout held in Somerset next month, taking people on a route which will […]

Jazzy Treats is hosting a series of free Movie Night events at Parson’s Road Playground. Scheduled for 6 pm to 10 pm, these gatherings will occur on June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, and August 9 and 23. Attendees can enjoy an array of amenities including fun castles, various foods, popcorn, snowballs, and […]

Ariel Re welcomed Gaby Furr, Heston Kessell, Moriah Wheddon, and Matthew Brookes as interns in their Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Ariel Re, a global reinsurance business with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong, has welcomed a new group of summer interns to the Bermuda office. “The four Bermudian students will learn how a reinsurance […]

The Bermuda Triathlon Association’s 2nd Cambridge Beaches Splash & Dash summer triathlon series event was held in the West End. The 400m swim/4k run event was won by Braxton Cooze who clocked 22.01, Dylan Eiselt was second, and Sanchez Smith finished third, Spencer Haldeman won the 200m Swim/2k run distance clocking 13.05, Cristina Abend was […]

The International One Design World Championship resumed in Norway with Kelsey Durham and Patrick Cooper and their crews flying the Bermuda flag. After two races sailed on the day to take the series to 5, Durham and his crew found themselves in 4th place with 39 points, after they finished 14th in the first race […]

The Tino Martinez Quartet [TMQ] will hold a Jazz in the Park event at Barr’s Bay Park on June 23 to honour Juneteenth. A spokesperson said, “Don’t worry if you missed the last Jazz in the Park, because you’re in luck. 2024 Best of Bermuda award winner TMQ is hosting their second jazz event in […]

Paradise Mobile announced that Marina Nights at Hamilton Princess will take place on June 21, following a postponement due to inclement weather. A spokesperson said, “Paradise Mobile will host Marina Nights at Hamilton Princess tomorrow after the original date was postponed due to inclement weather conditions. “Paradise Mobile x Marina Nights, takes place from 5pm […]

Jaden Jones was back in action competing in the Central American & Caribbean Tennis Confederation under-14 tournament in the Dominican Republic. Playing in the  G3 main draw singles, he took on Sebastian Diaz from El Salvador, and was defeated in straight sets 4-2, 4-2. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, […]

Daniel Augustus and Nicholas Jones competed in the APGA Juneteenth Classic at the Chester Washington Golf Course in Los Angeles, California. In his opening round, Augustus shot 2-over par 72 to walk off the course T34th. In his first round, he had 2 birdies, 12 pars, and 4 bogies. Augustus would shoot a second round […]

Bermuda claimed two more medals at the XXXVI CCCAN championships in Monterrey, Mexico, taking the team’s medal count to 6 in total. Just as he did the day before, Connor Hupman won the first medal of the day, capturing the bronze medal in the 13-14 men’s 50 LC meter freestyle A final touching the wall […]

Bermuda archers shot new National Records at the Hyundai Archery World Championships. Jaydon Roberts achieved the minimum qualifying score for consideration in the Olympic Games at the Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage III in Antalya, Turkey, yesterday [June 19]. Roberts shot 643 to finish 97th of 137 archers in the qualifying round of the men’s 70 metres […]

The Bermuda Arts Centre will hold its ‘Summer Open’ show on Sunday [June 23] from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre is proudly announcing the opening of their next show ‘Summer Open,’ a members’ show that gives freedom to any form of expression by their artists. Work has been submitted in […]

June 19 saw 3,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $18,730.00 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 10.6% at $5.51 per share, while the other 100 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 4.3% at $22.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,377.34, down 1.03% […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph returned to the top of the USL Championship after a 2-0 win at home to Charlotte Independence yesterday [June 19]. Goals from Lyam MacKinnon in the ninth minute and Evan Lee in the 84th handed Greenville the victory. Bermudian Wright told the club’s website: “We made a little adjustment in the […]

The 38th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards will take place on Thursday at Warwick Academy starting at 6:30pm, with the event serving to honor some of the Island’s top young athletes. A spokesperson said, “These awards, honoring the late teacher, are used to highlight, recognize and reward the finest primary, middle and senior school student-athletes. Fifty three […]

The police said they are “aware of voicenotes and images being circulated via social media pertaining to allegations of serious child related offences” and said the “sharing of this material violates the protection of sensitive information relating to minors.” Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns of the Serious Crime Unit stated, “We are appealing to members […]

The Department of Education announced the “temporary closure of the Offices of the Child Development Programme.” A Government spokesperson said, “The staff have relocated to the Department of Education’s offices at 44 Church Street West, Hamilton and can be reached at 478-3300. The facility is expected to reopen at the end of July, 2024.” Related […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 19] include boards appointments and notice of intended marriage. Board Appointments Bermuda Psychologists Council Amendment To GNO417/2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0585/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 19 June, 2024 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the […]

The City of Hamilton confirmed that repairs to the City Hall foyer ceiling have now been completed. A spokesperson said, “The two-month renovation was completed within the allocated budget and included a full ceiling replacement and painting of the foyer area. “Earlier this year, the City engaged structural engineering firm Mason & Associates to carry […]

The Actuaries of Bermuda [AOB] has officially launched, marking a significant milestone for the island’s actuarial community. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, June 11th, over 85 of Bermuda’s actuarial professionals gathered to celebrate the establishment of this vibrant new association. The event successfully raised awareness about AOB, boosting membership to over 165 individuals. The launch was […]

The first tropical storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed, with forecasters saying Tropical Storm Alberto is likely to dissipate over Mexico on Thursday or Thursday night [June 20]. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 1000 AM CDT [1500 UTC], the center of Tropical Storm Alberto was located […]

The Southampton Parish Council will offer scholarships for the Academic Year 2024/2025. A spokesperson said, “Scholarships will be awarded to qualified Applicants who are undertaking tertiary education or pursuing an undergraduate degree; Bermuda College Students are invited to apply. “Applicants must be Bermudian and have resided in Southampton Parish for at least 5 years. Completed […]

The Bermuda Olympic Association and ICM Limited celebrated the renewal of their sponsorship, extending their partnership for another four years. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Olympic Association President Peter Dunne and Branwen Smith-King welcomed ICM Limited’s [ICM] continued support at a luncheon at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club today.” “ICM has been an excellent long-term supporter […]

A trip in May 2024 by Minister of Health Kim Wilson to the United Kingdom cost $9,292.03, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from May 21, 2024 – May 26, 2024, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Kim N. Wilson, JP, MP, Minister […]