Bermuda News Updates

Chatmore Attains COBIS Compliance Status

February 26, 2024

Chatmore British International School has achieved COBIS Compliance Status, which the school said “solidifies its commitment to excellence in international education.” A spokesperson said, “With this accolade, Chatmore joins the ranks of top schools worldwide dedicated to upholding the highest standards in teaching, learning, and student welfare. “The Council of British International Schools [COBIS] awards schools […]

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Dage Minors Fondly Remembers Magic Mile

February 26, 2024

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors has fond memories of first experiencing the thrill of running in front of a sizeable crowd when he competed in the Skyport Magic Mile as a five-year-old. The island’s top middle-distance runner participated in the annual junior race, then the Telford Magic Mile, throughout his childhood and believes it […]

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Shawnae Brangman Earns PSEA Award

February 26, 2024

Shawnae Brangman, a social worker in the Department of Child and Family Services, earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for January. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week [Feb. 23], Premier David Burt and the recognised the January Performance Champion, Shawnae Brangman as the recipient of the Government of Bermuda’s Public Service Excellence Award. “Ms. […]

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West End Warriors Call For ‘Immediate Action’

February 26, 2024

The West End Warriors are “calling for immediate action from the Ministry of Education,” highlighting what they called a “series of delays and unfulfilled commitments regarding the future of West End Primary School, a cornerstone of the Sandys Parish community with a legacy dating back to 1869.” A spokesperson said, “In a July 11, 2023, packed […]

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Changes Made For 2024 Bermuda Day Race

February 26, 2024

Changes are being made to this year’s Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, with the finish line moving to Court Street, a requirement that participants be Bermudian or a Bermuda resident for at least 6 months, and the addition of the inaugural Senior Classic 2-Mile Run for persons 65 years or older. A spokesperson said, “Celebrating 115 […]

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Volleyball Teams Finish Tournament In Boston

February 26, 2024

Bermuda’s Paradise Hitters volleyball teams competed on the final day of the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival. A spokesperson said, “The last day of the tournament is playoff time for all teams.” Paradise Hitters U12 “The team had an 8:15 match this morning after a late evening of playing last night. They played a very strong […]

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Kennette Burgess Named 40 Under 40 Honouree

February 26, 2024

The Triad Business Journal hosted its 40 Under 40 Award ceremony, with the honourees including Bermudian Kennette J. Burgess. A spokesperson said, “Thursday, February 22, 2024 at High Point University, the Triad Business Journal hosted their annual 40 Under 40 Award ceremony to honour 40 leaders in business and community in the Triad North Carolina […]

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Rhode Island Wins, Gives Warren Family A Jersey

February 26, 2024

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island team defeated the Bermuda Select 8 – 0 at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center this weekend. Rhode Island dominated the match taking a 5 – 0 lead into the break, before scoring three times in the second half. Rhode Island got two goals from Noah Fuson, […]

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Photos & Videos: NMB Holds Community Day

February 26, 2024

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] hosted a free Community Day this weekend, offering a range of fun activities. NMB previously said, “Sponsored by Butterfield, the Community Day is part of Free for February which gives all residents free admission to the Museum during the entire month of February, also sponsored by Butterfield.” NMB Executive Director […]

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Kameron Young To Lead Interviews In Webinar

February 26, 2024

Bermudian biomedical engineering senior Kameron Young will be an interviewer for Queen Mary University of London’s [QMUL] ‘Breakthroughs in AI’ webinar series. A spokesperson said, “A Bermudian biomedical engineering senior at Queen Mary University of London, Kameron Young, will be featured as an interviewer for three of the six sessions of the ‘Break Through in […]

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Photos: Soldiers Complete RBR Recruit Camp

February 26, 2024

Seventeen soldiers completed foundational training at the recent two-week Royal Bermuda Regiment recruit camp. A spokesperson said, “Rookie soldiers experienced physical and mental growth during the latest two-week Royal Bermuda Regiment recruit camp, which ended on Friday. “Two women and 15 men completed the foundational training that introduced them to aspects of military life such […]

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Port Royal Hosts Forum On Agronomic Practices

February 26, 2024

Port Royal Golf Course hosted an open forum to discuss agronomic practices. A spokesperson said, “In a transparent outreach initiative aimed at informing golfing patrons of Port Royal Golf Course about agronomic practices and field their questions Golf Course Superintendent hosted an on-course walk about.” Golf Course Superintendent Jayson Jackson said, “On Friday February 23, […]

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2024 Carifta Swimming Team Announced

February 26, 2024

The Bermuda Carifta Swimming Age Group Championship team has been selected, with the Games set to take place from March 30th to April 2nd at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatic Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Several of the swimmers will be representing Bermuda for the first time in this international event, including Rory Shepperd, Scarlett Spurling, Dominic Wright, and […]

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Football: Robin Hood & Boulevard Win

February 26, 2024

Footballers in the First Division were in action this weekend, with the Robin Hood and Boulevard Blazers both earning wins, while another match ended in a draw. Robin Hood 9 – Ireland Rangers 0 At the BAA field, Robin Hood kept their promotion hopes alive with a 9 – 0 win over Ireland Rangers. Clay […]

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KPMG Round The Grounds Race On March 10

February 26, 2024

KPMG in Bermuda and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club have announced that the Round the Grounds Junior races will be held on March 10, 2024. A spokesperson said, “KPMG in Bermuda and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club are excited to announce the date for the annual Round the Grounds Junior races. The event will be held on March 10, 2024 […]

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Bermuda-Inspired Home Listed For $59M

February 26, 2024

A Bermuda-inspired oceanfront property in Palm Beach, Florida has been listed for sale at a cost of $59 million. The Palm Beach Daily News report said, “A new $59 million listing for an oceanfront house facing Midtown Beach is a spot-on example of how pricing has evolved in Palm Beach in the years since the […]

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CHL Names New Senior Independent Director

February 26, 2024

CHL, the parent company of Conduit Re, appointed Rebecca Shelley as Senior Independent Director, succeeding Sir Brian Williamson, who will remain on the board until May 15, 2024. A spokesperson said, “CHL, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, a pure-play Bermuda-based reinsurance business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Shelley as Senior […]

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BPS Promotes Three Officers To Superintendent

February 26, 2024

The Bermuda Police Service promoted Dennis Astwood, Sherwin Joseph, and Jerome Laws to the rank of Superintendent of Police. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service today welcomed three officers to the rank of Superintendent of Police. “Dennis Astwood, Sherwin Joseph and Jerome Laws were today promoted from Chief Inspector to the rank of […]

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NCA and FBI probe Cayman cyberattack

February 26, 2024

The UK National Crime Agency and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation are assisting the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service in the inquiry into a cyberattack on the Cayman Government.
Deloitte is pe…

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Meagan Boyles is at home in your kitchen

February 26, 2024

After graduating from the culinary arts programme at the Bermuda College, Meagan Boyles struggled to find a job that suited her.
She worked at a range of local cafés and restaurants, but did not like …

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Rhode Island hand out harsh lesson to Bermuda Select XI

February 25, 2024

Bermuda head coach Michael Findlay is hoping that his young squad will learn lessons from their 8-0 friendly loss to Rhode Island at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday night.
The squad of mostly locall…

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Robin Hood smash nine past Ireland Rangers

February 25, 2024

Robin Hood 9 Ireland Island Rangers 0

Clay Darrell netted four times as Robin Hood thrashed Ireland Island Rangers at Goose Gosling Field yesterday to keep their promotion hopes on track.
Robin H…

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Confirmed Firearms Incident In Southampton

February 25, 2024

Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred in Southampton today [Feb 25] with detectives “looking for two suspects who rode away from the scene on a dark coloured motorcycle which did not have license plates.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred in the Southampton area on […]

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Police investigate firearms incident

February 25, 2024

An investigation has been launched into a firearms incident that happened this afternoon in Southampton.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman confirmed that reports were received of a single gunshot hea…

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Coach Keith Jennings fuming after Rangers lose three-goal lead

February 25, 2024

Wolves 3 Southampton Rangers 3

Southampton Rangers coach Keith Jennings ripped into his side after they threw away a three-goal half-time lead to draw against promotion rivals Wolves at Bernard P…

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Ian Coke produces superb cameo to steer Boulevard to victory

February 25, 2024

Boulevard Blazers 3 Somerset Eagles 1

Second-half substitute Ian Coke kept Boulevard Blazers’ First Division promotion hopes alive at Goose Gosling Field on Sunday.
Within ten minutes of enterin…

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Ardmore Shipping reports net income of $113.4m for 2023

February 25, 2024

Bermudian-headquartered Ardmore Shipping Corporation, which owns and operates product and chemical tankers, has reported net income of $113.4 million for 2023, which compares with net income of $135.1…

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Weather Forecast For Monday February 26

February 25, 2024

Monday, February 26 is expected to be mainly sunny, except for a few afternoon clounds, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F, and the low to be near 13°C/55°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 6:50am […]

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Customs operates with ‘professionalism and fairness’

February 25, 2024

The Department of Customs defended its practices today and said that 99 per cent of goods imported to the island were released without incident.
Lucinda Pearman, the Collector of Customs, stressed tha…

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Business groups bless government budget

February 25, 2024

Bermuda’s business community has issued a joint statement of support for the new government budget.
Signed by major trade associations, the communique was released through the Bermuda Business Develop…

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Pacers Compete In Florida At Speed Capitol Meet

February 25, 2024

Bermuda Pacers athletes competed at the Speed Capitol Palm Beach Track meet in Florida. Riana Robinson won the 13-Year-Old Girls 1500 Meter Run clocking a time of 5:21.51. The 15-16 Girls 1500 Meter Run was won by Jaeda Grant, with Azari Jones finishing second clocking 5:29.00. Lashee Jones finished 4th clocking a time of 13.40 […]

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Photos & Video: Midshipman Dale Service

February 25, 2024

The annual Commemorative Service of the death of Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale [1795 – 1815] was held yesterday [Feb 24] at St Peter’s Church. The event programme noted, “Midshipman Dale is considered to be among the last victims of the War of 1812 and was tragically wounded during an exchange of fire on January 15th […]

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Policy Statement Template For Tips & Gratuities

February 25, 2024

The Government has introduced a Template Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 23] the Minister said, “I am pleased to introduce in the Honourable House today a Template Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement pursuant to the Employment [Protection […]

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‘Commitment To Professionalism And Fairness’

February 25, 2024

In light of recent media reports, the Customs Department said they “wish to clarify the procedures and efficiency that relates to the clearance of imported goods into the Island.” A Government spokesperson said, “Emphasising its commitment to professionalism and fairness, the Department wishes to underscore that 99 percent of all goods imported into Bermuda are […]

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AM Best upgrades outlooks for Fidelis parent and subsidiaries

February 25, 2024

Bermudian-based Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries have received an outlook upgrade from AM Best.
The ratings agency has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the …

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Customs operate with ‘professionalism and fairness’

February 25, 2024

The Department of Customs defended its practices today and said that 99 per cent of goods imported to the island were released without incident.
Lucinda Pearman, the Collector of Customs, stressed tha…

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Health options on the table for improving access to care

February 25, 2024

A forum on healthcare as a human right was offered glimpses of the coming universal healthcare system as well as the island’s barriers impeding access to medical care.
A single-payer model is “going t…

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Associations Support Budget & Corporate Tax

February 25, 2024

Bermuda’s leading industry associations today expressed their support for the planned implementation of a Corporate Income Tax [CIT] on January 1, 2025 and the Government of Bermuda’s recently announced Budget. Representatives from the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR], Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC], Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], Bermuda Chamber of Commerce […]

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Photos & Video: PALS 36th Annual Walk

February 25, 2024

PALS hosted its annual walk today, February 25th, as part of its fundraising efforts, with a large amount of people taking part. The fundraiser is aimed to help the charity’s mission to “provide cancer patients with quality care primarily in the home setting in order to enhance quality of life” and to “provide support and assistance to […]

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Jasmine Spence Scores For Newport Pagnell

February 25, 2024

Bermudian Jasmine Spence scored for Newport Pagnell Town Women in their 2-1 win at home to Cardea Ladies in the East Midlands Women’s Regional Football League Division One South today [February 25]. Racheal Mumford scored the other goal for Town, who are fourth in the league table. Spence, who plays as a midfielder or striker, […]

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Bermuda College saves $40,000 in first phase of solar project

February 25, 2024

Bermuda College claims $40,000 in savings since the installation of a solar system in April.
The Bermuda College Foundation said the savings were realised after the interconnection of the first phase…

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UK Parliament: Q&A On Improving Links With OTs

February 25, 2024

Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Minister of State [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office] David Rutley about plans to bolster ties and collaboration with British Overseas Territories. During a recent session in the British Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked, “what steps he is taking to [a] improve links and [b] increase cooperation with the […]

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Minister Updates On Ocean Prosperity Programme

February 25, 2024

The draft plan of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme will soon be released to the public for comment, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 23] the Minister said, “I rise today to update this Honourable House on the work being undertaken on the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme. […]

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Sabir heroics bring Bermuda back from the dead

February 25, 2024

Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur (Bermuda won toss): Bermuda (2pts) beat Saudi Arabia (0) by four runs

Bermuda’s hopes of qualifying for the Super Six stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge Leag…

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BFA Reschedules Match Against Rhode Island

February 25, 2024

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has rescheduled the Bermuda Select match against Rhode Island FC, originally postponed due to inclement weather, to take place on Sunday [Feb 25]. A spokesperson said, “As you may have seen yesterday, due to the inclement weather, the Bermuda Select match vs Rhode Island FC was rescheduled. Please see below […]

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Nike Boston Volleyball Festival Continues

February 25, 2024

The Nike Boston Volleyball Festival continued in Boston with Bermuda teams taking part. The Paradise Hitters Under 14 team are now 3 & 3 overall, after going 2 & 1 on Day Two. They began the day defeating Seaway 25-9, 25-11, they would then fall 25-27, 25-18, 15-9 to Cal White, before picking up a […]

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Swimming: Desmond & Ingham Compete In A-10

February 25, 2024

Two Bermudian swimmers were an action at a recent meet as Brian Desmond represented Fordham, while Caleb Ingham represented La Salle University at the 2024 A-10 Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships. In men’s 200 yard backstroke preliminaries, Desmond finished 19th touching the wall in a time of 1:51.59 Ingham finished 24th during the […]

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ECVA Beach Volleyball Championships Underway

February 25, 2024

The Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament’s men’s and women’s competitions began at Cul de Sac Bay, St Lucia. In the men’s Group B match, the Bermuda team, consisting of Kyle Hamilton and Benjamin Barnett, overcame Mingo and Fredrick with a score of 2-1. Despite losing the initial game 21-16, Hamilton and […]

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BASA Swimming Series #2 Meet Results

February 25, 2024

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the BASA Series #2 at the BASA Pool. In the men’s 15 & over 100 SC meter freestyle, Pharaoh Benevides clocked a winning time of 59.61, Braxton Cooze was second in 1:03.77, and Zachary Johnson finished third with a time of 1:05.88. Adriana Argent won the women’s 15 & […]

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Baltimore Blast Beat Harrisburg Heat

February 25, 2024

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast continued their fine form with a 5-4 victory away to Harrisburg Heat in the Major Arena Soccer League yesterday [February 24]. The Blast remain in fifth place in the Eastern Division with eight wins from 15 matches. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda national team winger, was appointed as the […]

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