Archive for July, 2026

Fortitude Re Donates $50K To Education Network

Fortitude Re has donated $50,000 to the Bermuda Education Network to support literacy programs and educational initiatives for students across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd., [“Fortitude Re”] today announced a $50,000 donation to the Bermuda Education Network [BEN] through Fortitude Re 4 Good, the company’s... Read more of this article

Column: Thomas Harvey On Road Conditions

[Opinion column written by the OBA's Thomas Harvey] How much longer can Bermuda continue to ignore the condition of our roads and infrastructure? Have you noticed the sinking impressions, depressions and areas where sections of our roads are deplorable? Could the increasing size and weight of modern vehicles, particularly heavy trucks and construction... Read more of this article

BELCO Advising Public Of Fraudulent Email

BELCO is advising that a fraudulent email is being distributed to members of the public. BELCO’s Director of Communications & Corp. Strategy Krista Barnes said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has advised that a fraudulent email is being distributed and should be deleted. “The e-mail, supposedly sent from BELCO’s Customer... Read more of this article

Motorcade Cancelled, Branch Party To Continue

Due to weather challenges today [July 29] the HSBC Hamilton Truck Motorcade has been cancelled, however HSBC will be hosting a Branch Party at their Harbourview branch on Front Street from 12pm to 2pm today, with Cup Match flags to distributed, an appearance by the Gombeys and more. A spokesperson said, “Tanya Bule, Head of Wealth, Personal Banking... Read more of this article

Community Marks Emancipation Anniversary

Community members gathered at the statue of Sally Bassett at Cabinet Grounds to “join in highlighting the lessons drawn” from emancipation. A spokesperson said, “Representatives from stakeholders in the community gathered at the statue of Sally Bassett at the Cabinet Grounds. They included Joan Dillas Wright [Senate President] and... Read more of this article

Minister Attend New Museum Exhibition

Minister Alexa Lightbourne recently celebrated the opening of the National Museum of Bermuda’s newest exhibition, Your Pictures, Your Objects, Your Stories, Our History, at the Commissioner’s House at National Museum of Bermuda in Dockyard. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Lightbourne attended the event and shared remarks on behalf... Read more of this article

Somerset Captain Terryn Fray On Cup Match

Terryn Fray believes Somerset Cricket Club have the depth and winning mentality to extend their 14-year reign as Cup Match champions when they face challengers St George’s at Somerset Cricket Club. Somerset have made three changes to the side that drew with St George’s at the Wellington Oval last summer, with colt Jaden Manders, Jermal Proctor... Read more of this article

DPP: “Brings Criminal Proceedings To An End”

[Updated] The Director of Public Prosecutions will “enter a nolle prosequi today in the criminal trial of Devon Hewey, who had been charged for the 2011 murder of Randy Robinson,” which “formally brings criminal proceedings to an end” as it “was not in the public interest for the prosecution to continue.” This was announced... Read more of this article

GoFundMe Launched To Support Family

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched following the passing of Shania Haller, a young mother of two daughters. The GoFundMe page says, “It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Shania. She was a young and loving mother to her two beautiful daughters. Shania was big hearted young lady who was compassionate, loving and always... Read more of this article

Kiwon Waldron Wins In Photo Finish

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron was part of a rare three-way dead heat in harness racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Competing in Race Two of the Pace class, the Bermudian drove Stop The Vanity to the finish in an official time of 1:54.0, with the top three horses crossing the line together. Race officials reviewed... Read more of this article

Power Finishes 15th At ILCA Championships

Miguel Power finished 15th overall at the ILCA UK Open & National Championships after completing 13 races at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. Competing in the ILCA 6 fleet, the Bermudian recorded 140 net points to finish in the top 15 of the final standings. Power recorded six top-10 finishes during the 13-race regatta. His... Read more of this article

Premier David Burt’s Cup Match Message

[Premier David Burt's Cup Match message] Every Cup Match Bermuda celebrates two stories; the story of our freedom and the story of our people. Before the first ball is bowled, we remember why these holidays exist. Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day honour the courage, resilience and determination of those who endured bondage and those who fought to... Read more of this article