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Hamilton Princess In Top 3 In Conde Nast

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been named the “top ranked hotel in Bermuda, within the Atlantic Islands category,” by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is pleased to report that it has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023... Read more of this article

NMB Hosting Artist Talks For Bermuda Art Month

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is hosting six Artist Talks as part of the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s inaugural Bermuda Art Month this month. A spokesperson said, “Meredith Andrews will be giving her Artist Talks on Friday, October 6 at 10:30am and Friday, October 20 at 10:30am. In her exhibit Homestead, currently showing in Commissioner’s... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Philippe A “Threat To Bermuda”

[Updated] Tropical Storm Philippe is a “threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours [3 days] forecast to be 96 nm to the SSE at 12pm on Friday [Oct 6] with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Graphic... Read more of this article

Brownies & Youth Groups Help Clean Up

Young people from a variety of island groups came together for the Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] Coastal Cleanup, focused on the coasts of Black Bay Beach and Glass Beach. A spokesperson said, “The KBB Coastal Cleanup for 2023 has taken off with a boom. This year the First Devonshire Brownies and the First West Pembroke Brownies rallied other youth... Read more of this article

Review: ‘Flavours’ With Chef James Berckemyer

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Mastercard has been partnering with chefs all around the world to create the priceless table and thankfully, Bermuda was a part of it. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Flavours by Mastercard featuring Michelin Star Chef James Berckemyer from Lima, Peru. The event was held at Fort St Catherine under the stars... Read more of this article

Divine Looking For Strong Finish To Season

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine is determined to make the most of his remaining Spanish MIR Racing Finetwork Cup races this season. Divine returned to action for the fifth leg of the series at the Circuito Fortuna Motor Sport in Murcia last month after recovering from a hand injury, which ruled him out of three races. The... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: 2023 Police Gymkhana Event

The Police Gymkhana took place on Saturday [Oct 1] in Prospect, Devonshire. The event included cycling competitions for both adults and children. Related Stories Photos & Video: Police Week Gymkhana Event Police Week Kicks Off October 6 With Gymkhana Photos &... Read more of this article

Mia Fishel Scores In Chelsea Women Debut

[Written by Stephen Wright] Mia Fishel has described her debut for Chelsea Women as a “dream come true” after scoring against Tottenham Hotspur Women on the opening day of the Women’s Super League season. Fishel, whose father Patrick is Bermudian, is related to the Bascomes, the island’s famous football family, including former Bermuda... Read more of this article

Travel Weekly Features Crystal & Fantasy Caves

Bermuda’s Crystal and Fantasy caves have been featured in a Travel Weekly story. The Travel Weekly story said, “Bermuda’s beaches are often praised as must-see destinations when visiting the island, and rightfully so. But there are other natural attractions that aren’t quite so visible — unless you go 120 feet beneath the... Read more of this article

BTA Holds Tourism Event At Toronto Hotel

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] recently held a ‘Bermuda Industry Night’ at Toronto’s Hotel X in an effort to “reengage the Canadian/Toronto market.” A TravelWeek story said, “The tropics took over Toronto’s Hotel X on September 6, with the Bermuda Tourism Authority providing a taste of all that the island has... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Oct 1st ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that 23 new Bermudian firefighters completed their basic training, the Paget Parish Council awarded scholarships to Azalea Pontes, Mishale Corday, Zorena Anderson, and Alaiyah Hayward, Google announced a new transatlantic subsea cable system to connect Portugal, Bermuda, and the United States, and model Aliana King was featured by British beauty... Read more of this article

Football: Paget Lions, Cougars, Vasco, Colts Win

Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with the Paget Lions, Devonshire Cougars, Vasco, and Devonshire Colts all earning wins. Premier Division Paget Lions 2 – Young Men Social Club 1 At the PHC Stadium, the Paget Lions defeated Young Men Social Club 2 – 1. Julian Carpenter gave the Paget Lions... Read more of this article