The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 27] to “provide an update on an ongoing murder investigation.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update |Please excuse the confusion, audio cut out on first stream, so second one below! Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
Relay For Life of Bermuda announced that Cavon Burchall and Ernest Signor are the 2023 Global Heroes of Hope. A spokesperson said, “These two men continue in the foot-steps of Nigel Richardson, who made history in 2022 as the first man who was been given the prestigious title. “Both were motivated to raise awareness of the importance of... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright] DeVon Bean, the Bermuda director of athletics, believes Jah-Nhai Perinchief’s medal-winning exploits will inspire the island’s athletes at the 50th Carifta Games in Nassau, Bahamas, next month. Triple jumper Perinchief was named Male Athlete of the Year at the recent National Sports Awards in recognition of the bronze... Read more of this article
Minister of Public Works David Burch provided an update on the progress to amalgamate the West End Development Corporation [WEDCO] and the Bermuda Land Development Company [BLDC] into one new entity, saying that “ we are anticipating a cost savings of$700,000] in this year alone.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [March 24]... Read more of this article
This past weekend was marred with tragedy, as a man died following an altercation in Sandys,. In addition, the Bermuda vs Guyana football match was held, Tyler Christopher won his professional boxing fight, the official opening of the Pig’s Field Playground was held, the National Museum of Bermuda Community Day and various other community and sporting... Read more of this article
Noting that he is “well aware of the state of our roads” and also “quite weary of the work that is being carried out,” Minister of Public Works David Burch said the “pain for the motoring public is well worth it as when completed these initiatives will see the protection of our fresh water supplies, protection of our electrical... Read more of this article
“Health system change is complex,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that “we must achieve better health outcomes, particularly chronic disease management and mental wellbeing.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [March 24] the Minister said, ”We must ensure the availability of essential health services... Read more of this article
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] held a Community Day today [March 26], with the event, sponsored by BF&M, offering free admission and a variety of activities. A spokesperson previously said, “Lisa Wingood will teach a yoga-inspired breathing and movement class open to all ages and abilities. Bermudian artist Ronnie Chameau will teach palmetto... Read more of this article
A 13-year-old and 7-year-old were injured in a collision involving a car and a pedal cycle in Devonshire this evening [March 26], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 7pm on Sunday, 26th March, 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving a motor car and... Read more of this article
As part of their Asset Retirement Project, BELCO pulled down the old metal exhaust stack for the decommissioned BELCO engines – that are over 50 years old — today [March 26]. BELCO previously said, “The Asset Retirement Project will remove obsolete assets, unsafe buildings and hazardous material while increasing site safety and aesthetic... Read more of this article
The police are seeking the public’s assistance with its “investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male who was involved in an altercation” on Saturday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance with its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Christopher maintained his perfect record after dominantly winning his sixth bout as a professional boxer against Luke Middleton in the main event at the H Suite in Edgbaston, Birmingham, last night [March 25]. Middleton, a late stand-in opponent, showed little ambition and barely laid a glove on Christopher, with the... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Sancho Smith — who competes for Clayton State University — has been named Athlete of the Week by the Peach Belt Conference. The Peach Belt Conference website said, “Smith has taken the D2 world by storm in his first two outdoor meets. The freshman from Warwick, Bermuda, won both of his 800m races. In the Savannah State Eye Opener,... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome has been recognised by the Bermuda Boxing Federation for his work helping inspire the island’s youngsters. The Bermudian professional boxer received his award from Nathan Dill, the BBF president, at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick last week. Photo courtesy of the BBF Also present was American... Read more of this article
News that 5-year-old Nahla Robinson is featured in a Disney advert, Cody Rego won the WIHS Hunter Phase CALI Class in Florida, and the Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame inductees named were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Bermudian dancer Onuri Smith performed at the world’s biggest dance event in... Read more of this article
The Pig’s Field Family Connection held a ribbon cutting ceremony today [March 25] to celebrate the official opening of the Pig’s Field Playground. After the playground was destroyed by a fire back in 2021, the local community rallied together, and today’s ceremony marks the completion of a community effort to rebuild the playground. Related... Read more of this article
Supporters of Bermuda’s football team — many dressed in the team’s jersey — made their way to the Flora Duffy stadium this afternoon [March 25] to cheer on the team as they played against Guyana as part of the Concacaf Nations League, which saw Guyana claim a 2-0 victory. Fans greet Nahki Wells after the game Gombeys perform... Read more of this article
Bermuda has been visited by another tall ship, with the Tenacious — one of the few tall ships in the world built to be fully inclusive for people with disabilities– arriving in Hamilton today [March 25]. The Sail Training International website said, “Tenacious is the largest wooden tall ship of her kind in the world. The innovative wood... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 27] to “provide an update on an ongoing murder investigation.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update |Please excuse the confusion, audio cut out on first stream, so second one below! Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
The action was fast and furious as the Bermuda Motocross Club season continued at the Southside Moto Sports Park. Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Tinho Tucker Wall winning the 50cc Class. A’Jahni Foggo won the 65cc Class, Aiden Simmons would also win the 85cc Class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the Novice Class,... Read more of this article
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] held a Community Day today [March 26], with the event, sponsored by BF&M, offering free admission and a variety of activities. A spokesperson previously said, “Lisa Wingood will teach a yoga-inspired breathing and movement class open to all ages and abilities. Bermudian artist Ronnie Chameau will teach palmetto... Read more of this article
A Bermuda Flag Football League double-header took place at the T. N. Tatem Middle School Field with 165 points put on the board. In the opener, the Seahawks shut out the Ravens 69 – 0, the player of the game for Seahawks was Che Murray with 4 receiving touchdowns and 1 sack. The Chargers picked up a 66 – 30 win over the Rhinos in the second... Read more of this article
The action was fast and furious as the Bermuda Motocross Club season continued at the Southside Moto Sports Park. Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Tinho Tucker Wall winning the 50cc Class. A’Jahni Foggo won the 65cc Class, Aiden Simmons would also win the 85cc Class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the Novice Class,... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright] DeVon Bean, the Bermuda director of athletics, believes Jah-Nhai Perinchief’s medal-winning exploits will inspire the island’s athletes at the 50th Carifta Games in Nassau, Bahamas, next month. Triple jumper Perinchief was named Male Athlete of the Year at the recent National Sports Awards in recognition of the bronze... 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 March 25th. On Saturday the Spirit of Discovery and the Riviera cruise ships and the Tenacious wooden sail training ship are expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Julie C... Read more of this article
Enstar Group has agreed to repurchase 1,597,712 non-voting convertible ordinary shares of Enstar held by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. A spokesperson said, “Enstar Group Limited announced today that it has agreed to repurchase 1,597,712 non-voting convertible ordinary shares of Enstar held by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board [CPP... Read more of this article
March 24 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,187.54, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 66 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ BSX... Read more of this article
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] held a Community Day today [March 26], with the event, sponsored by BF&M, offering free admission and a variety of activities. A spokesperson previously said, “Lisa Wingood will teach a yoga-inspired breathing and movement class open to all ages and abilities. Bermudian artist Ronnie Chameau will teach palmetto... Read more of this article
The Pig’s Field Family Connection held a ribbon cutting ceremony today [March 25] to celebrate the official opening of the Pig’s Field Playground. After the playground was destroyed by a fire back in 2021, the local community rallied together, and today’s ceremony marks the completion of a community effort to rebuild the playground. Related... Read more of this article
West End Development Corporation [WEDCO] announced the return of Destination Dockyard for the Summer season. A spokesperson said, “A total of four, monthly events will be held on The North Lawn in Dockyard from 6pm to 9pm, with the first to kick off on Thursday May 18, 2023. The following dates will be Thursday June 15, Thursday July 20, and the ‘big... Read more of this article
Bermuda made an appearance on the World Wide Fund for Nature’s Global Hour Bank leaderboard, reflecting the island’s commitment to participate in Earth Hour activities tomorrow [March 25]. A spokesperson said, “In an effort to create ‘The Biggest Hour for Earth,’ the World Wide Fund for Nature has created a Global Hour... Read more of this article
Northlands the seal has left Bermuda and safely arrived in Connecticut where he will continue his rehabilitation at Mystic Aquarium with the goal of being releasing in the colder waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean. A spokesperson said, “A juvenile gray seal rescued in Bermuda has arrived at Mystic Aquarium for the next leg of its long journey.... Read more of this article
The popular food-focused Eater media channel has featured Bermuda fishermen and chefs and their work in the effort to fight the invasive lionfish. The Eater story said,”In the Atlantic Ocean, lionfish are an invasive species that eat many fish in local waters. Bermuda-based fishermen and chefs have found a way to help curb that: “We’ve got... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 27] to “provide an update on an ongoing murder investigation.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update |Please excuse the confusion, audio cut out on first stream, so second one below! Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
The police are seeking the public’s assistance with its “investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male who was involved in an altercation” on Saturday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance with its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of... Read more of this article
The police have confirmed that a man has died following an “altercation involving several men” in Sandys this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:35am on Saturday, 25th March 2023, police were dispatched to a report of an altercation involving several men, on Somerset Road, near to the junction of Hook and Ladder Lane, Sandys. “The... Read more of this article
The old metal exhaust stack for the decommissioned BELCO engines – that are over 50 years old –will be pulled down on Saturday. A spokesperson said, “As a part of BELCO’s Asset Retirement Project, the old metal exhaust stack for the decommissioned BELCO engines, that are over 50 years old, will be pulled down on Saturday, March 25th, weather permitting. “For... Read more of this article
A workshop to teach professionals about design and installation methods to implement energy efficiency, solar panels and battery technology in Bermuda is being planned for members of The Institute of Bermuda Architects [IBA], Construction Association of Bermuda [CAOB] and Bermuda Association of Professional Engineers [BAPE]. A BE Solar spokesperson said, “This is... Read more of this article
Bermuda Island Games will be hosting its second annual Video Game Design Challenge on April 7 and April 8. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Island Games is proud to present the 2nd Annual Video Game Design Challenge. On Good Friday [April 7th] and Saturday [April 8th], participants can pitch their own video game idea and win cool prizes. “Special thanks to our... Read more of this article
A 13-year-old and 7-year-old were injured in a collision involving a car and a pedal cycle in Devonshire this evening [March 26], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 7pm on Sunday, 26th March, 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving a motor car and... Read more of this article
The Bermuda and Fire Rescue Service extinguished a vehicle fire in Smiths. A spokesperson said, “At 0412hrs [4:12am] a call was received via 911 reporting a fire at Cameron Close, Smiths Parish. Two fire appliances with a total of 8 personnel responded. “First appliance arrived at 0422hrs [4:22am] and upon arrival Bermuda Fire and Rescue... Read more of this article
[Updated] The police have advised there will be “traffic diversions/disruptions from approximately 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. today, along Middle Road Warwick due to a crane making its way to the area of Middle Road and Manse Road to remove a trash truck that has gone over an embankment.” A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised... Read more of this article
