Archive for November, 2024

Senate Meeting Rescheduled To November 27

The Senate meeting scheduled for today [Nov 20] has been rescheduled to November 27th due to a lack of running water at Veritas Place. A Government spokesperson said, “The House of Assembly / Office of the Legislature advised that today’s scheduled Senate Meeting has been rescheduled for November 27, 2024. “Today’s meeting was postponed... Read more of this article

BRSC Urges Drivers To Respect Speed Limits

“Speeding is one of the most dangerous and reckless behaviors on Bermuda’s roads, putting lives at risk every day,” the Bermuda Road Safety Council said. A spokesperson said, “In a small island community like ours, the consequences of speeding are not just statistics—they are the devastating loss of loved ones, the pain of... Read more of this article

‘Another Successful Year’ For Championship

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship ”concluded another successful year, solidifying its place as a key event on Bermuda’s sports calendar,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “Held at the Port Royal Golf Course, this PGA TOUR tournament continues to draw international attention, create significant economic... Read more of this article

Deacon Wade Excited For Football Future

[Written by Stephen Wright] Deacon Wade said he is determined to build on his impressive performances at the Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Under-14 Challenge Series Qualifier in Trinidad and Tobago. Wade started all six of the island’s matches at the regional competition this summer and said he was satisfied with his displays at the heart of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Premier Burt Meets With MP Tulip Siddiq

Premier David Burt held a meeting with British MP Tulip Siddiq – the Economic Secretary to the Treasury — and updated her on Bermuda’s progress in implementing the global minimum tax agreement Premier David Burt posted the image below on X and said, “Productive meetings continued in London, where I congratulated MP Tulip Siddiq... Read more of this article

Pink Route Ferry Service Resumes

The Paget/Warwick Ferry [Pink Route] resumed normal service at 7:15 a.m. today [Nov 20] after a temporary suspension. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport is pleased to inform the public that the Paget/Warwick Ferry [Pink Route] has resumed normal operations as of 7:15 a.m. this morning, following the temporary suspension... Read more of this article

Men’s Doubles At Pickleball Championships

The WER Joell Tennis Stadium hosted the inaugural pickleball national championships, with the men’s doubles competition taking center stage. Gavin Manders and Michael Way emerged as the dominant force in their division, achieving an undefeated 3-0 record. John Singleton and Jamie Stowe secured victory in their group with a 2-1 record, while Massimo... Read more of this article

Students To Compete In Skyport Carol-Off

Hundreds of students will compete in Skyport’s second annual Great Bermuda Carol-Off for a chance to win $15,000 in prizes to support local music programmes. A spokesperson said, “The sounds of the season will fill L.F. Wade International Airport this December as more than 700 students from 22 schools compete in Skyport’s second annual Great... Read more of this article

Bermuda Advance To Gold Cup Qualifiers

The Bermuda national football team will advance to the Concacaf Gold Cup preliminary round after finishing second in their Nations League group. Bermuda lost their final League B group D match 6-1 away to the Dominican Republic yesterday [November 19]. Djair Parfitt-Williams scored Bermuda’s goal. They finish the group phase with 12 points from six... Read more of this article

Waldron Competes In Two Races At Hoosier Park

Harness racing driver Kiwon Waldron competed in two races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. In race 4, a pace class event, Waldron drove “Sweet Tell” to a seventh-place finish with a time of 1:54 flat. In race 12, a trot class showdown, Waldron and “Marys Magic” finished fourth with a time of 1:56.3. Related Stories Waldron... Read more of this article

Ball Hockey: BDA Spirits Defeat ACT

BDA Spirits defeated ACT 7-4 in a Bermuda ball hockey winter league game at the PCC Hockey Rink. Robbie Bailey scored four goals for BDA Spirits. Jean-Michael Tremblay, Shawn Mckeee, and Ben Wilshaw also scored for BDA Spirits. Mike Travis and Adam Mattatall each scored two goals for ACT. Related Stories Ball Hockey: Frontier Defeat Hamilton Princess Ball... Read more of this article

Mia Fishel Nearing Comeback From Injury

Footballer Mia Fishel is on target to return to training before the end of the year, according to her Chelsea Women team-mate Sonia Bompastor. Fishel, whose father is Bermudian, underwent knee surgery in March after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury while training with the United States women’s national team on the eve of the Concacaf... Read more of this article