“I firmly believe we must work collectively to make Bermuda one of the best and most sought-after destinations for airline travellers,” said Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert, following a recent meeting with tourism and transport stakeholders to discuss air service development. A Government spokesperson said, “Invited stakeholders... Read more of this article
[Updated] The David Saul Memorial Fidelity 5K Road Race is being held this morning [Jan 29] and we will have more information and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video from the finish line is below. The race organisers said, “Now in its 24th year, the David Saul Memorial ~ Fidelity 5K. It is Fidelity’s honour to dedicate... Read more of this article
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will present the Budget Statement in the House of Assembly on Friday, February 17th. A Government spokesperson said, “In support of the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2023 – 2024, the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, will present the Budget Statement in the House... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe is eyeing career-enhancing bouts abroad after claiming his second regional title with a dazzling points win over American Cristiano Luciano at The Shed in Dockyard last night. Lambe has become the first Bermudian boxer to own two titles after adding the vacant American Boxing Organisation [ABO] welterweight title... Read more of this article
News that Liana Nanang and Ajala Omodele launched ‘Unchained on the Rock’, Dage Minors became the first Bermudian to break a 4-minute mile, fourteen Bermuda candidates have successfully qualified as national and CEA regional show jumping judges and stewards and Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas was featured as a ‘Pac Leader’ on the Pac 12 Network were all... Read more of this article
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,... Read more of this article
[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 most colourful characters, archive... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
[Updated + Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors has achieved another milestone in his career after becoming the first Bermudian to run a sub-four-minute mile. Minors, a two-time winner of the elite men’s Front Street Mile, finished thirteenth at the John Thomas Terrier Classic at Boston University in 3min 59.35sec yesterday. Also competing were... Read more of this article
‘Unchained on the Rock’ launches offerings, Dage Minors breaks 4 minute mile, Minister Owen Darrell attending WADA Forum in Jamaica, Appleby welcomes Jane Walker & Hailee Forde, Adrian Roach: ‘I’m calling it my bulldozer year’, Minister Tinee Furbert attends Data Privacy Tea Party and Big Brothers and Sisters honour volunteers are... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
[Updated] The David Saul Memorial Fidelity 5K Road Race is being held this morning [Jan 29] and we will have more information and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video from the finish line is below. The race organisers said, “Now in its 24th year, the David Saul Memorial ~ Fidelity 5K. It is Fidelity’s honour to dedicate... Read more of this article
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 were... Read more of this article
News that Liana Nanang and Ajala Omodele launched ‘Unchained on the Rock’, Dage Minors became the first Bermudian to break a 4-minute mile, fourteen Bermuda candidates have successfully qualified as national and CEA regional show jumping judges and stewards and Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas was featured as a ‘Pac Leader’ on the Pac 12 Network were all... Read more of this article
Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Dale Eve, Keziah Martin, Kole Hall, Willie Clemons, Milan Butterfield, Justin Donawa, Knory Scott, Reggie Lambe, and Reece Jones were recently in action overseas. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells’ teammate Sam Bell scored twice and Alex Scott’s first goal of the season booked Bristol City’s place in the... Read more of this article
Brian Desmond and his Fordham swimming & diving teammates claimed victory over Iona at a meet at the Col. Francis B. Messmore Aquatic Center, recording a 175-108 win. Desmond clocked a time of 10:39.71 to finish 4th in the men’s 1000 yard freestyle, and in the men’s 200 yard backstroke, Desmond finished 6th in a time of 2:05.32. Read More →
[Updated] The David Saul Memorial Fidelity 5K Road Race is being held this morning [Jan 29] and we will have more information and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video from the finish line is below. The race organisers said, “Now in its 24th year, the David Saul Memorial ~ Fidelity 5K. It is Fidelity’s honour to dedicate... Read more of this article
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.” Read More →
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... Read more of this article
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,... Read more of this article
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,... Read more of this article
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 Image... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Audubon Society and the Bermuda National Trust will hold a guided walk at Southlands Park in Warwick on Saturday [January 28]. The walk, starting at 8.30 am, is free for members of both groups. Non-members are encouraged to donate. A flyer for the event reads: “Birds, trees, plants, history and whimsy – all in one place. What could be... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has released a video titled ‘The Tale of the Bermuda Whale,’ noting that “humpback whales are a sight to be seen during their annual retreat to Bermuda’s waters.” The video’s description says, “The humpback whales are a sight to be seen during their annual retreat to Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Former commanding officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] David Curley has been sentenced to six months in jail after admitting to a charge of official corruption A ZBM report said, “The 55-year-old former Lieutenant-Colonel had pleaded guilty to a charge of official corruption last July. His sentence totals 18 months, with 12 months suspended... Read more of this article
A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with robbery at Ice Queen in Paget, with the police arresting the suspect and taking him to hospital for treatment of an injury he received after dropping the cash register and injuring himself. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:35 a.m. today, Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, police officers responded... Read more of this article
Two males have been arrested in connection with the “alleged assault of a 17-year-old male” yesterday in Pembroke, the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is investigating the alleged assault of a 17-year-old male, which reportedly took place around 10:20 a.m. yesterday, Monday 23rd January, 2023,... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
Resilience announced that Dan Rance will be joining as Head of Resilience Bermuda and Global Head of Large Accounts. A spokesperson said, “Resilience, the next-generation cyber risk solutions company, is proud to announce that Dan Rance will be joining as Head of Resilience Bermuda and Global Head of Large Accounts to help accelerate delivery of their Cyber Resilience... Read more of this article
SJD World announced the launch of its new subscription services, with the company saying they offer “packages meeting the full gamut of client graphic design needs.” A spokesperson said, “In a bid to support local and international businesses without a full-time in-house graphic designer, SJD World Ltd, an award-winning graphic and web design company... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with two vehicle fires in Devonshire this week, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At 1:15 a.m. today, Friday, January 20th, 2023, police attended a reported vehicle fire involving a motorcar, in the area of Derwent Lane, Devonshire. “Upon arrival officers spoke with a resident... Read more of this article
[Updated] There was a collision involving two motorcycles on Middle Road in Paget this evening [Jan 19] and the police said “early information indicates that two persons were hurt and that their injuries may be serious.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 5pm today, Thursday 19th January 2023, a collision involving two motorcycles... Read more of this article
