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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

Annual Swizzle Festival Set For October 8th

The annual Swizzle Festival is set to take place on October 8 at Barr’s Bay Park, “bringing visitors and residents together to celebrate the iconic national cocktail that has influenced Bermudian culture for generations.” A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, October 8, 2023, the picturesque harbour-side setting at Barr’s Bay Park... Read more of this article

Road Closure On Harrington Sound Road

A single lane road closure will occur on Harrington Sound Road between Shark Hole Hill and Quarry Road South Entrance today [Sept 28] and tomorrow [Sept 29]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists and pedestrians that a single lane road closure will occur for Harrington Sound Road between Shark... Read more of this article

Video: Premier Holds Press Conference

[Updated] Premier David Burt is holding a press conference to provide an update on the cyber-attack, we will have additional information later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 6.46pm: Premier David Burt’ remarks: Good afternoon, It has been one week since the Government of Bermuda experienced a sophisticated and deliberate cyberattack.... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Various Aircraft Visit Bermuda

At least four different types of aircraft were captured departing from Bermuda this week, including a Lockheed WP-3D Orion, a US Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules, a Cavok Air Antonov An-12B, and a BermudAir aircraft. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Celebrating Wellness Event

A free event promoting healthy lifestyles was held at the Botanical Gardens yesterday [Sept 27]. Celebrating Wellness, which is recognised by the Health Promotion and Wellness Office of the Department of Health, featured information booths, screenings, health food vendors, and prizes. The Department has also partnered with Xtreme Sports to organise... Read more of this article

Phillips Competes In Battle In The Bay Doubles

Daniel Phillips was back in action competing in the Battle in the Bay Classic. Taking to the court for the men’s doubles qualifiers, Phillips once again teamed up with Arizona State University teammate Roi Ginat. Phillips and Ginat lost 8 – 4 to Justas Trainauskas and Peter Alam from the University of the Pacific. Related Stories Photos: Manders... Read more of this article