Archive for April, 2025

X-Roads Peace Games Leaders In Bermuda

Bermuda’s X-Roads Peace Games, born from a local peace walk, blossomed into an international initiative this week. A spokesperson said, “Founded by Emir Saleem Talbot of the Bermuda Islamic Cultural Centre, the X-Roads Peace Games have blossomed from a modest peace walk announced in 2022 to commemorate the International Day for Human Fraternity... Read more of this article

Logan Jiménez Creates Goal For Hibernian

Bermudian footballer Logan Jiménez had an assist in Hibernian Under-18’s 1-1 draw at home to Rangers Under-18 on Friday [April 25]. The result means Hibernian Under-18 remain top of the Club Academy Scotland Elite Under-18 league with four games remaining. Rangers are second. Jiménez recently received his Scottish Schools’ Football Association... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Kim Wilson Press Conference

[Updated] Minister of Health Kim Wilson is holding a press conference this morning [April 28] to launch Vaccination Week. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 4.15pm: Minister Wilson’s remarks: Good morning. Today, I am proud to stand with Bermuda and our global partners as we celebrate the... Read more of this article

KBB Launches 2025 Great Big Bermuda Cleanup

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has launched the 2025 Great Big Bermuda Cleanup, inviting volunteers to join island-wide efforts through May 4. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] is thrilled to kick off the 2025 Great Big Bermuda Cleanup [GBBC] — the island’s largest annual spring-cleaning campaign. Proudly sponsored by BF&M... Read more of this article

Jah-Nhai Perinchief Wins Triple Jump Elite

Jah-Nhai Perinchief claimed victory in the Olympic development men’s triple jump elite event at the prestigious Penn Relays in Philadelphia. Perinchief, who represented Bermuda at the Olympic Games in Paris last summer, dominated the field at the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States, with a best leap of 16.86 metres... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Netball Association All-Stars

The Bermuda Netball Association’s 2024/25 Winter League season culminated in a day of exciting All-Star matches held at Bermuda College, showcasing the talent across all age groups. The Under 11 All-Star game saw a dominant performance from the Blue Team, who defeated the Pink Team 12-6. Taylor Kyme led the Blue Team’s attack with four goals,... Read more of this article

Christopher And ‘Power Girl’ On End-To-End

[Written by Stephen Wright] For the past 15 years, Patrina O’Connor Paynter — better known as “Power Girl” — and Ed Christopher have been a dynamic presence at the finish line at the Convex End-to-End in Royal Naval Dockyard. The pair have become a staple of the annual event, welcoming and cheering on participants as they complete the 24.1-mile... Read more of this article

Smash Invitational: Future Stars & Draft Night

The Bermuda Smash Invitational 2025, featuring international and local cricket stars, is set to take place from June 1st to 8th, with a draft night on May 2nd and the Athene Future Stars Match set to highlight young local talent. A spokesperson said, “The countdown is officially on for Bermuda Smash Invitational 2025. From June 1st to June 8th, international... Read more of this article

Fubler And Smith-Jones Win Binfield Awards

Bermudian footballers Coolridge Fubler and Rahzir Smith-Jones have been recognised for their impressive contributions to English non-league side Binfield at their end-of-season ceremony. Goalkeeper Fubler won the Supporters’ Player of the Season award. Smith-Jones, a striker, finished the season as the team’s Golden Boot winner, having netted... Read more of this article

Planning Application For Marina Extension

A planning application has been submitted for a proposed marina extension located between the Hamilton Princess marina and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club marina. A document submitted with the application stated, “Westend Properties Ltd. is seeking to expand the existing marina which supports 50 plus vessels as well as a fuel dock, and which more... Read more of this article

Approval Granted For Seniors Residential Facility

Minister for the Cabinet Office & Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain has approved the appeal for the development of a seniors’ residential facility at the former Channel House site in Southside. A Government spokesperson said, “This decision follows the Development Applications Board’s [DAB] initial refusal based on the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Curtis & Tucker Win Patty Memorial Regatta

Nine boats competed in the East End Mini Yacht Club’s annual Patty Washington Memorial Regatta in St. George’s Harbour. Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker continued their recent success, securing first place overall with 4 points. The duo achieved victories in two of the four races and also recorded a second and a fourth-place finish. Under the... Read more of this article