Bermuda News Updates

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

Tuesday, February 13 is expected to be windy; showers developing in the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F, and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7:04am and sunset […]

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is set to honour Black History Month with a special celebration dinner on Friday, February 23. This year, the hotel’s Black History Month celebration dinner will acknowledge the contributions of three prominent Black Bermudians, including Dr. Terry-Lynne Emery, Dr. Carika Weldon, and Dr. Malcolm Brock. Guests will be treated […]

Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey broke her national record in the women’s 100 metres backstroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, today [February 12]. Harvey placed seventh in heat five in 1min 01.88sec, shaving 0.11 off her previous best. She narrowly missed out on a place in the semi-finals, finishing nineteenth out of 56 […]

The East End Asphalt plant reopened today [Feb 12] and the Ministry of Public Works “has ramped up efforts to address the condition of the island’s roads.” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, “We are taking the necessary action to improve the state of our roads.” A spokesperson said, “The East End Asphalt […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis gets her Dubai 2024 World Para Athletics Grand Prix campaign underway at the Dubai Club for People of Determination tomorrow [February 13]. The Bermudian competes in the T53 100 metres tomorrow at 9.35 am and the T53 400 at 7.43 am on Wednesday. Lewis warmed up for the event, […]

Anah Lightbourne, Brandon Johnson, Colisha Pearman, Eyani Franklin-Smith, Saige Ming, Sherkeela Ming, Tianna Mullan, Tonyah Gift, and Keia Zia Burchall-Busbee recently completed the Graduate Trainee Programme. Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said, “I am delighted to be here tonight at this special reception honouring the incredible achievements of the Graduate Trainee Programme participants. It is […]

“United Airlines will extend their Newark Liberty International Airport [EWR] to Bermuda seasonal service to 26 October 2024 with the larger and newer 166-seat 737 Max 8,”  Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert announced A Government spokesperson said, “This represents a 71% increase in the total days of scheduled flights from 123 days in 2019 to 210 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Andre Lambe will face American Kenny Paklos in a six-round welterweight bout at The Shed in Dockyard on March 30. The Bermudian will look to improve his record of ten professional wins when he meets Paklos, who has won all three of his outings in the paid ranks. Lambe, 28, […]

The Bermuda Police Service announced an opening for the position of Constable, inviting qualified residents to apply before February 21. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is inviting applications for the post of Constable. “Local residents who are looking for a career in law enforcement, with a desire to represent the community, and […]

The Bermuda Health Council has launched a survey about health in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “We’re from the Bermuda Health Council, and we’re conducting a quick survey about health in Bermuda. The responses are anonymous. “We know that your time is very important, so we’ve made this survey short. It should take less than five […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kenyan Dennis Mbelenzi, a well-known runner in local races, has paid tribute to his compatriot and men’s marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a road accident in his home country yesterday [February 11]. Kiptum, who was killed alongside his coach, Rwanda’s Gervais Hakizimana, was 24 years old. He […]

The North Village Rams and St. George’s Colts earned wins in two football matches that saw a total of eight goals scored. North Village Rams 5 – Devonshire Colts 1 At the Bernard’s Park, the North Village Rams defeated Devonshire Colts 5 – 1. Chermal Henry gave Devonshire Colts the lead in the 17th minute, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ed Sherlock, one of Bermuda’s greatest road runners, said he is thrilled to witness the annual Ed Sherlock 8K Road Race – named in his honour – go from strength to strength. The race, which started three decades ago, is the opening leg of the Swan’s Running Club Legend Series and […]

The City of Hamilton is “reminding members of the public that, due to construction works at 91 Front Street by a private contractor, a temporary crosswalk has been created which will assist pedestrians in crossing over to the Southern side of Front Street.” A spokesperson said, “The City is advising pedestrians to exercise caution and stay […]

Bermuda Is Love held an event at the TN Tatem Community Garden in Warwick yesterday [February 11]. The event taught people how to plant and harvest vegetables from their gardens. Aaron Crichlow, one of the founders of Bermuda Is Love, said the event was a “community building exercise” and was for people “who cared about […]

The Denton Hurdle Memorial Rugby ladies and men’s matches took place at the National Sports Center. In the ladies match, the Teachers scored early and often as they defeated the Rest 37 – 0. The men’s match saw the Teachers defeat the Rest 41 – 15. Related Stories O’Shaughnessy Enjoying Rugby In Netherlands BRFU’s Women’s […]

The small but mighty Hermit Crab is the focus for The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on February 17th, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hours Saturdays’ [KHS] takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour features the screening of short films followed by a book […]

SiriusPoint Ltd. and Stockholm-based Managing General Underwriter [MGU] Ryan Specialty Nordics AB, announced a new strategic trading partnership. A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint will support Ryan Specialty Nordics as it offers insurance coverage for onshore windfarms, primarily in Sweden, and a package for small to medium-sized enterprises, which includes commercial property and legal liability. SiriusPoint will […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kenni Thompson has made a positive impact on and off the pitch for AFC Bournemouth Women since joining the club, according to the team’s manager Steve Cuss. The Bermuda women’s national team winger signed for AFC Bournemouth Women from top-flight Spanish side Eibar last month and has scored three goals in […]

Local graphic design firm SJD World is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and founder and Creative Director, Stephan Johnstone, reflected on the past 20 years, and some of the highs and lows in business over the last two decades and what inspired him to move his business from Toronto, where he first started his career, to […]

With the support of Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club, the Bermuda National Gallery announced free transportation for school children to and from the gallery until April. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery is thrilled to announce that, thanks to the generous support of the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club, we are offering […]

Brian Desmond and his Fordham men’s swimming & diving teammates defeated the University of Massachusetts at the Col. Francis B. Messmore Aquatic Center. The Fordham Men edged Massachusetts Minutemen, 160-132, to improve to 7-1 on the year. Desmond finished 8th in the men’s 100 yard backstroke clocking a time of 55.28. With a time of 2:00.56, […]

Now operating under its own name, Skillcraft Bermuda is opening applications for the third year of its experiential careers summer youth internship. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 internship programme will run July 1st to August 9th under the guidance of Program Director and Coach Margot Shane and marketing expert Aziza Furbert. Emilie Faulkner-Meek, Stacey-Lee Williams, […]

The Bermy Barkus Dog Parade took place today [Feb 11] in Dockyard, inspired by the dog parade held during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. PadsPass, who organised the event, previously said, “For February’s Yappy Hour, we’re bringing the spirit of the Big Easy to Bermuda with a dog costume parade.” Related Stories Photos, Video & […]

Bermuda’s Dara Alizadeh continued competing in the 2024 NSW Rowing Championships hosted by the Sydney International Regatta Center in Australia. Competing in the men’s elite single scull B final, Alizadeh finished 3rd clocking a time of 7:00.24. Men’s Elite Single Scull B Final 6:58.58 Alexander Wolf 6:59.47 Jim Wilson 7:00.24 Dara Alizadeh 7:02.19 Jack Barrett […]

Politics, tourism, concerns the public have and road safety were some of the topics discussed during our recent audio interview with OBA Constituency #36 Sandys North candidate Carl Neblett and OBA Chairperson Aguinaldo Medeiros, which followed after the conclusion of their Town Hall series. Related Stories Video: Craig Cannonier & Douglas DeCouto Video: Minister Peets […]

The Zen Lounge hosted their Vendors Market this weekend in the west end, showcasing a diverse array of goods. A spokesperson said, “Zen Lounge’s purpose for doing this second popup event is to honour Black History Month, celebrate Bob Marley and spread love and harmony in the community. We wanted to create new positive energies […]

Monday, February 12 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F, and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 7:05am and sunset will […]

The Bermuda Netball Season Senior League continued with a double-header at the Bernard’s Park. The Tigers defeated St. George’s 40 – 33 in the Senior Division opener. Best attacker Jahkenya Trott led the Tigers with 28 goals, Jahteure Trott added 8 goals, and Candace Paynter scored 4 times, the best defender was Diarrah Benjamin, and […]

Aaliyah Nolan continued her superb season for Bradford City AFC Women after scoring in their 3-1 win at home to Spennymoor Town Women in the North East Regional Women’s Football League today [February 11]. The Bermuda women’s national team forward struck in the sixteenth minute with a close-range finish to level the score after the […]

[Written by the TLC Group] The Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA] coming into force on January 1, 2025, marks a significant step for Bermuda in aligning with global data protection standards. This legislation, akin to the General Data Protection Regulation [GDPR] in Europe, imposes stricter rules on data handling, storage, and transparency for organizations in […]

The Bermuda National Gallery announced that, thanks to the generous support of the Christian Humann Foundation, admission will be free for the entirety of 2024. A spokesperson said, “This initiative builds upon the success of last year’s free admission policy, which was introduced in partnership with the Foundation and led to a remarkable 76% increase […]

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished the Essor Basque on a high after coming second in the fifth and final stage today [February 11]. Hopkins, who rides for French development team Vendée U, continued his encouraging form throughout the weeklong Essor Basque with another fine finish in the Circuit des Plages Vendéennes – a 123.3-kilometre race. […]

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] will hold its Spring Break Camps at its new Loft facility on Marsh Lane, Devonshire. The first camp runs from March 25 to 28 and the second from April 1 and 5 and will include an excursion to the BGA’s main training base in Southside, St David’s. The full camp […]