Bermuda News Updates

Warwick Academy Primary School held its Easter competition, with decorated eggs, cakes, artwork, bonnets, kites, and flower arrangements on display. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy Primary School had the best day under beautiful blue skies to fly kites with parents and enter for the Easter competition. “Decorated eggs, decorated cakes, art posters, Easter bonnets, traditional […]

Two days of high-octane racing will take place at the Bermuda Motorsports Park in St David’s as part of the inaugural Lindo’s Doubleheader Race Weekend on March 23 and 24. More than 40 local drivers, plus international karter Mario Gill, of Canada, will compete in seven classes: Cadet, Tag Junior, Tag Senior, L206 Senior, L206 […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s tennis teammates rolled to a 4 – 0 win over William & Mary at the UNCW Tennis Complex. UNC Wilmington pushed their record to 7-5 with the home win while the 71st-ranked Tribe dipped to 9-7. Gabe Hurtado and Mallory edged W&M’s Alexandre Leblanc and Nikita Bortnichek, 6-4, […]

An outdoor football game featuring David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast has been called off because of severe weather anticipated in the Baltimore area tomorrow [March 23]. The Baltimore Blast Spring Classic was to be the first-ever outdoor match in Major Arena Soccer League history, with the Blast facing the Dallas Sidekicks at the Johnny Unitas Stadium […]

BF&M Limited announced a declaration of dividend for the first quarter. The full filing with the BSX stated, “Common Shares | Record Date: 29 March 2024 | Payment Date: 12 April 2024 | Dividend per share: 0.28 cents.” Related Stories BF&M Prepare 300 Packages, Donate $20K BF&M Sponsors Free For February At NMB Endeavour & […]

Nisaiah Berkeley and her Lander University women’s rugby teammates defeated Coastal Carolina by a score of 36 – 0. Berkeley and her teammates played their first match in 2024 after they lost in the NIRA national championships in November. The result marked Lander’s sixth overall victory over Coastal Carolina University. Related Stories O’Shaughnessy Enjoying Rugby […]

March 21 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,264.83, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 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: March 20 […]

Friday, March 22 is expected to be experience a few clouds from time to time, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F, and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at 7:19am […]

A car crash resulted in a car overturning in Sandys this afternoon [March 21]. A police spokesperson said, “Apparently a car collided with a utility pole around 4:25pm Thursday, 21st March 2024 on Middle Road in Sandys parish, near Somerset Bridge. “The car overturned, but the female driver is believed to have sustained minor injuries. […]

The Green family has donated $25,000 to HOME, with the funds to “support HOME’s programmes, where it is needed most.” A spokesperson said, “This week, the Green family continued its support of local charity HOME, whose focus is to end homelessness in Bermuda, with a donation of $25,000. “Since 2021, the Green family have donated […]

“The introduction of Ridesharing is a promise made and a promise on which are actively delivering. This is the long-awaited response to the challenges of transportation availability during specific periods, most notably evenings, weekends, and holidays,” said the Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert. Minister Furbert added, “Tourism stakeholders have reported that the number one complaint […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board  advised “that there will be no through traffic on the campus of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] between Point Finger Road and Berry Hill Road from 7:30am to 2pm on Saturday 23 March 2024.” A spokesperson said, “This is to facilitate removal of an old fuel tank in the boiler room at […]

Sakari Famous won the high jump at the Louisiana Classic and was also named the Southlands Conference ‘Athlete of the Week.’ She competes for McNeese State University and their report said, “Famous, a redshirt senior, won the women’s high jump at the Louisiana Classic over the weekend and set a season best mark in the […]

Bermuda Education Network [BEN] expressed gratitude to Kattegat Limited for their $20,000 donation, totaling $150,000 over ten years, supporting public school education and youth development programs. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Education Network [“BEN”] announced that they have received a donation of $20,000 from Kattegat Limited, a Bermuda company bringing their total donations to BEN over […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Lovers of anime, cartoons, comic books, manga and karaoke can celebrate their favourite characters at the Bermuda College Village’s Cosplay Chaos event at the student centre on Friday [March 22]. Students from the BC Village, a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, have joined forces with Anijoy Bermuda, an online business selling […]

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment recently shared their expertise in teaching public order techniques with police, prisons and defence personnel from six Caribbean countries. A spokesperson said, “Ten people from Regional Security System member states were selected for the train-the-trainer course in Barbados so that they, in turn, can pass on the knowledge and […]

Students from Bermuda High School joined in the worldwide observance of Round Square Day, engaging in the festivities alongside 250 schools spanning across 50 countries. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda High School students spent yesterday celebrating Round Square Day. The only school on the island accredited as a Round Square school, BHS was part of a […]

The Pasco Roni – which was traveling from the United States to France — diverted to Bermuda due to an “accident onboard which resulted in a seafarer having his thumb severed.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda received a telephone call from the management company of the Marshall Islands LNG tanker Pasco Roni. “The […]

The third day of competition of the 2024 ILCA Under 21 European Championships & Open European Trophy concluded after a long day on the water and two new races added to the scores. Hosted by Reial Club Nàutic Port de Pollença in Majorca, Spain, the event has drawn 202 sailors from 36 nations, including Bermuda’s […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] It’s been exactly 21 years since Bermudian boxer Teresa Perozzi made her professional debut. Perozzi defeated American Nicole Conant by split decision at The Aladdin in Las Vegas in a four-round light-heavyweight contest on March 21, 2003. The southpaw retired almost ten years ago after losing by technical knockout to Kali […]

In the latest round of the Bermuda ball hockey winter league season, just three goals were scored at the PCC Hockey Rink. CG 1 ACT 2 The opening game of the night needed a shootout goal to provide a winner. Sean McNulty scored the lone goal of the first period to give ACT the lead, […]

The Swan’s Running Club Legend Series continues with the Ray Swan Flat 8K in Pembroke on Sunday [March 24]. The annual series started last month with the Ed Sherlock 8K Run in Southampton, with Sean Trott winning the men’s race in 27min 45sec and Gayle Lindsay the fastest woman in 31:31. Featuring four races, the […]

A fixed foam-filled life raft was spotted and later recovered by the Bermuda Coast Guard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “The RoRo container ship Oleander called Bermuda Radio when outbound in Dundonald Channel advising that a fixed foam filled life raft had been observed between buoys 28 and 30. “There was a strong […]

Bermuda’s show jumpers will compete in the final phase of the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge. Bermuda has competitors in all three categories. Competition #3 will take place on Saturday, March 23rd at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The judges for the event include FEI level 2 – John Flisk from the United […]

The Second Spring Senior Bowling League season came to an end, the league Champions Islanders lost 3 – 1 to the runners-up Pinsplitters, while the Last Pin went down 4 – 0 to the Blue Angels, and the Star Lites defeated the New Comers 3.5 – 0.5. Men Handicap Game: 204 Elvin Thomas 198 Nathan […]

The MarketPlace has invited the public for a meet & greet with Easter Bunny on Saturday [March 23]. A spokesperson said, “Join us for a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 23! Bring your little ones, cameras, and brightest smiles! “Let’s capture unforgettable moments together! Check the schedule for timings at […]

March 20 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,264.83, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 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: March 18 […]

Somersfield Academy claimed six out of eight titles at the recent Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Badminton Tournaments. A spokesperson said, “Island Games competitor Satya Darrell captured gold in the Over 16 girls singles and doubles tournament. Darrell defeated Katherine Bean Rosario 15-3 in the singles final. Darrell had defeated Ella Newton from Saltus […]

Inter-Island Communications Limited [IIC] said they will “proudly mark its 20th anniversary come July 5th this year as the parent company of HOTT 107.5 FM and MAGIC 102.7 FM.” A spokesperson said, ” IIC Founders Glenn Blakeney, Elroy Smith, Scott Pearman and Grady Moates were granted two radio broadcasting licenses by then Minister of Telecommunications, […]

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Thursday [March 21], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the CARIFTA Games, 2024 Scholarships and Awards Update and Measures To Address The Care and Management of Dogs. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Parliament: Order Of Business For Today […]

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 09/2024 in regards to the Accountant General’s Department. A spokesperson said, “On 13 March 2024, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 09/2024, Accountant General’s Department, which considered the Department’s failure to issue an internal review decision on a PATI request for records relating to sums paid by the Department […]

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Last Friday, March 15th, the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA], inclusive of Susan Jackson, Ben Smith, Craig Cannonier, and Micheal Dunkley, all led by Jarion Richardson, voted against the Progressive Labour Party’s efforts to keep Health Insurance costs down and create more affordable housing for the people of Bermuda. During […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 20] include board appointments, road sobriety checkpoint notice and acting appointments. Bermuda Psychologists Council Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0300/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 20 March, 2024 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments. […]

The Ministry of Public Works announced road closures for the upcoming St. David’s County Cricket Club Bicycle, Go Kart, and Motor Go Kart Races scheduled for Friday, March 29th, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the St. David’s County Cricket Club Bicycle, Go Kart, and Motor […]