Faith Initiative Promotes Israel/Palestine Peace

An inter-faith collaboration across the island is addressing the Israel/Palestine crisis, “focusing on promoting peace, justice, and reconciliation in response to the recent violence and displacement” with a number of events. A spokesperson said, “An inter-faith collaboration has begun across the island, regarding the unprecedented Israeli/Palestinian crisis. We are joining people of conscience around the […]
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National Mammography Day 2023

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed every October to raise awareness about breast cancer, promote early detection, and support research for a cure. National Mammography Day, which falls on the third Friday of October, is essential to this awareness campaign.

The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, shares the following message about the significance of mammography.

Breast cancer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. In Bermuda, it is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women.

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Cody Rego Secures 6th Place In Pennsylvania

Bermuda’s Cody Rego placed 6th place in the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Finals at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. A spokesperson said, “Cody secured an extremely commendable 6th place in the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Finals held during the Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Sunday 15th October. “By way of background, 206 equestrians qualified to […]
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Minister Highlights National Mammography Day

“Breast cancer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that “National Mammography Day is here to gently remind all the wonderful women out there to consider scheduling or having their mammograms done.” A Government spokesperson said, “Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed every […]
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Cumberbatch Helps Morehouse Win Invitational

Johndell Cumberbatch helped his Morehouse College Men’s Cross Country teammates win the Willie Laster Invitational. Cumberbatch finished 9th overall clocking a time of 28:58.9, and Morehouse claimed the top four spots in the 8K run as they won with 17 points. Related Stories Trio Compete In Bournemouth Run Event Legends Race Series Championship Winners Bermuda […]
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Bermuda Footballers Help Thomas College Win

Joshua Joseph, Stefan Simmons, Tre Burgess, Shane Robinson, and their Thomas College Men’s Soccer teammates achieved an impressive 12-0 victory against Vermont State University Lyndon. Gabriel Fortuna initiated the scoring only two minutes into the game after an excellent cross from Joseph. Joseph himself doubled the lead in the 26th minute. Then, between the 29th […]
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Dunne Elected To Caribbean Cycling Board

Bermuda Olympic Association President and Bermuda Bicycle Association President Peter Dunne has been elected to the Caribbean Cycling Union Board. Caribbean Cycling Union Board Jorge Blas Diaz – President [Dom Republic] Cyril Mangal – 1st Vice President [St Lucia] Rowena Williams – 2nd Vice President [TNT] Sharon Lowe- General Secretary [Anguilla] Peter Dunne – Treasurer […]
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Phillips Compete In All-American Championships

Daniel Phillips competed in the 2023 ITA Men’s All-American Championships. Phillips — representing Arizona State — competed in the open men’s singles pre-qualifying round, where the Bermudian tennis player lost straight sets 6-4, 6-2. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results: Tennis Tournament Day 3 Photos/Results: 2010 Argus Open […]
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Gombey Festival Postponed until 4 November

Due to inclement weather forecast for this weekend, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport has decided to postpone the Gombey Festival Showcase until Saturday, 4 November, 2023.

Following discussions between the Department of Culture and key stakeholders, it was agreed that this event would be best manifested as originally intended as an outdoor event so as to accommodate the large attendance that the Festival has attracted in recent years.

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Minister of National Security Strongly Condemns Hamilton Shooting, Urges Public Cooperation in Investigation

Today, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, offered the following statement over today’s shooting incident in Hamilton: “I am appalled by today’s shooting incident and feel sorry for those who had to experience this terrifying event. 

“This act of violence is reckless and puts innocent lives at risk, which is totally unacceptable in a civilised society such as Bermuda.

“I condemn this violence in the strongest possible terms and am confident that the Bermuda Police Service will apprehend those responsible for this heinous crime.

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