Bermuda News Updates

The Bermuda Netball Association’s League season resumed with matches taking place inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium. Under 11 Development League In the opener the Sparks and NPS Hotsteppers took to the court with the Sparks naming Amaiah Samuels as the teams MVP, the best attackers were Amaris Dyer and Azaria Scott, while the best defenders […]

MarketPlace announced that their  5% discount days will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The grocery chain posted the image below which said, “Commencing the week of January 30, enjoy 5% discount on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The 5% discount is applicable on all groceries, excluding prepared meals, alcohol, and tobacco.”

Cody Rego recently claimed three wins in Florida, and following this excellent showing, the Bermudian equestrian is currently ranked in second place — out of 86 competitors — in the 2023 WIHS Ranking List for the Equitation East Division. A spokesperson said, “It was a week to remember for Bermuda equestrian Cody Rego as he successfully […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Reggie Lambe scored the winner for Stowmarket Town in their 2-1 win away to Brentwood Town in the Isthmian League North Division yesterday [January 28]. The Bermuda midfielder netted in the 69th minute for his eleventh goal of the season. Stowmarket are sixth in the table, one point outside the play-off […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe claimed his second regional title after defeating American Cristiano Luciano on points at The Shed in Dockyard last night [January 28]. Lambe added the vacant American Boxing Organisation [ABO] welterweight title to the American Boxing Federation [ABF] welterweight crown he claimed by beating Jose Ceja, of the United States, […]

Gananoque Reporter has featured Bermuda in a travel piece titled “Getting Lost In Bermuda.” The story says, “‘I could stay here all day,’ sighed my daughter Kelsey as we stood on a pink sand beach on our first day in Bermuda. Beaches on the southern shores of the Main Island have a pink hue derived […]

kWh Analytics, the industry leader in Climate Insurance, announced the launch of their highly anticipated Property Insurance for renewable energy assets with capacity partner Aspen Insurance. A spokesperson said, “kWh Analytics, the industry leader in Climate Insurance, announced the launch of their highly anticipated Property Insurance for renewable energy assets with capacity partner Aspen Insurance. […]

TROIKA Bermuda has announced the cast for their upcoming Work in Progress #8 production of the Broadway Hit Musical ‘Sarafina!’ A spokesperson said, “Sarafina! is a South African musical by Mbongeni Ngema and Hugh Masakela depicting students involved in the Soweto Riots, in opposition to apartheid. Further details regarding the production, performance dates and where to purchase […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ras Mykkal has described his latest book, Celebrating 50 Years of Motocross in Bermuda, as a labour of love and said motocross set him on his path as one of the island’s top sports photographers. The book, launched at Brown & Co on Thursday, features interviews with some of the sport’s […]

Three people were injured in a collision in Devonshire this afternoon [Jan 28] the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30pm on Saturday 28th January, 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a collision along South Road, near to the junction with Kent Avenue, Devonshire, involving two motorcycles. “Details surround the […]

Los Angeles Times recently featured Bermudian fashion expert and costume designer Shiona Turini in an article entitled “The L.A. style education of Shiona Turini.” The Los Angeles Times story says, “I don’t do a lot of celebrity styling — it’s something that I enjoy in small doses,” Shiona Turini told Darian Symoné Harvin at an […]

Sunday, January 29 is expected to see mostly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7:15am and sunset will be at […]

A fifteen-goal double-header night took place at the PCC Hockey Rink in the latest round of the Bermuda ball hockey action. Frontier 7 Spine and Sport 6 In the opener, Frontier needed a shoot-out goal to edge Spine and Sport 7 – 6, with Tom Duggan converting the shoot-out goal for Frontier to claim the […]

CONMEBOL and Concacaf have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to “strengthen and develop football in both regions.” A spokesperson said, “CONMEBOL and Concacaf have announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement to strengthen and develop football in both regions. The agreement includes men’s and women’s national team competitions and a new men’s club tournament. […]

Footballers in the Premier Division and First Division were in action, with the Devonshire Cougars and Devonshire Colts both earning wins. Premier Division: Somerset Trojans 3 Devonshire Cougars 5 The Devonshire Cougars outscored the Somerset Trojans 5 – 3 at the Somerset Cricket Club. The Devonshire Cougars would get a hat-trick from Chris Caisey, while […]

The Budgies Red and Pink Robins played to a 1 – 1 draw at the National Sports Center during the latest round of Bermuda field hockey action. The Pink Robins took the lead in the 41st minute when Jennifer Hamilton scored a field goal, however Lakae Tavares scored a field goal in the 60th minute […]

Taylor White and her Bentley University women’s swimming and diving teammates defeated Bridgewater State University 177 – 62. In the women’s 200 yard medley relay, White led off the Bentley B team to victory by clocking a time of 1:54.39. White won the women’s 100 yard backstroke by touching the wall in a time of […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is hosting a Men’s National Team Meet & Greet and CRIIIO Cricket Session for kids ages 5 and up on Saturday, February 4 from 2.00pm to 3.30pm at the National Sports Centre North Field. The event poster says, “Come meet and play cricket with your National Team before they head […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting January 28th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive, and on […]

The 2023 NAACP Image Award nominees have been revealed, with the film A Jazzman’s Blues – co-starring Bermudian actress Lana Young – being nominated for four awards. On Facebook, Ms Young said, “Two NAACP Image Award nominations – Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Motion Picture. Wow! Proud of our #ajazzmansblues family! […]

Number one ranked Virginia took on Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s tennis teammates in the men’s tennis opener at the Boyd Tinsley Courts in Charlottesville, with the match ending in Virginia’s favour. Mallory played in the number six spot and lost in straight sets 7-5, 6-2 to Alexander Kiefer. He then teamed up […]

January 27 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,273.19, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 68 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF].

Bermuda was represented at the Grappling Industries Toronto Gi & No Gi Round Robin Tournament, with members of the OpenMat Bermuda Academy finishing with one gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. A spokesperson said, “Gaia Angeli won the Gi Kids / White / 12 – 13 years [Female] / -125 lbs Division gold medal. […]

BF&M Limited’s Board of Directors has concluded its “review of strategic alternatives” and said that “after a comprehensive process with the assistance of Desjardins Capital Markets, the Board has determined that continuing to execute its strategic plan on a standalone basis is in the best interest of all shareholders.” Anthony Joaquin, Acting Chairman of the […]

The Bermuda National Athletic Association has released the  Carifta Games Standards ahead of the 2023 iteration of the Games, which will be held in the Bahamas from April 7th to April 10th, 2023. The CARIFTA Games is an annual athletics competition founded by the Caribbean Free Trade Association. Participating countries are; Anguilla, Haiti, Antigua & Barbuda, Jamaica, […]

Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently attended PrivCom’s Senior’s Privacy Tea Party, saying “the Government remains committed to strengthening areas of legislation and policy that will positively enhance the lives of our seniors.” Minister Furbert said, “The Government remains committed to strengthening areas of legislation and policy that will positively enhance the […]

Saturday, January 28 is expected to see early cloud clears allowing the return of bright skies, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at […]