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Mississippi Braves Defeat Adam Hall & Biloxi

Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates fell to the Mississippi Braves 6 – 0 in a seven-inning, rain-shortened game at Keesler Federal Park. The game was called in the bottom of the seventh inning with one out, one on and a 0-1 count on Ethan Murray. Hall went 2 for 3 from the plate, in the fifth inning, Hall singled on a line drive to center... Read more of this article

Video: New Senator/AG & Ministers Appointed

Kim Wilkerson has been appointed to the Senate and Cabinet where she will serve as the Attorney General, MP Crystal Caesar has been appointed to Cabinet where she will serve as the Minister for the Cabinet Office and MP Jache Adams was appointed as the Junior Minister of Finance. This marks a return to the Senate for Senator Wilkerson, who was previously... Read more of this article

Dudley Eve: North Village & Devonshire Win

The PHC Stadium hosted a doubleheader of Dudley Eve matches, featuring one Group B and one Group C clash, with a total of five goals scored. Young Men Social Club 0 – North Village Rams 1 In Group B action, the North Village Rams edged Young Men Social Club 1-0. Judah Chapman broke the deadlock in the 75th minute, securing the win for the Rams. Devonshire... Read more of this article

Bowling: Drifters Win, Islanders & Angels Draw

In Second Spring Bowling Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes, the Last Pin went down 3 – 1 to the Drifters, the Pinsplitters defeated the Star Lites 4 – 0, and the match between the Islanders and Blue Angels ended 2 – 2. Men Handicap Game: Elvin Thomas 234 McNeil Simmons 225 Nathan Stevens 221 Handicap Series: McNeil Simmons 624 Nathan... Read more of this article

Govt To Invest Additional Funds On Social Issues

The “Government is preparing to invest additional funds to address critical social issues through a set of significant initiatives that will be introduced in the House of Assembly on Friday,” the Premier announced this evening. “We are listening, and we are acting to build a better Bermuda with fairness, opportunity and care for all,”... Read more of this article

Youth Basketball League Open Registration

The Bermuda Youth Basketball League [BYBL] is encouraging enthusiastic young players to sign up for its upcoming season. The league will run from October 5 until March next year, with games held on Saturdays at the Mount Saint Agnes Academy Gymnasium. The BYBL offers divisions for a range of ages and skill levels, including Starter Division [ages 10... Read more of this article

Powerboat Drivers Compete In Florida Race

Team Bermuda, piloted by David Selley and Steven Bridges, secured a sixth-place finish in the Super Stock Class during the opening day of the American Power Boat Association Offshore National Championship Series. The team clocked a time of 46:19.31 on the Sarasota course in Florida. Related Stories Powerboats Compete In Lake Of Ozarks Bermuda Powerboat... Read more of this article

Jamai Gomes Earns PSEA Award For August

Electrical Engineer Jamai Gomes earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for August. A Government spokesperson said, “Last Friday [Sept. 13] Mr. Jamai Gomes from the Department of Works & Engineering was presented with the Public Service Excellence Award for the month of August. Mr. Gomes, an Electrical Engineer, is recognized for his... Read more of this article

DENR On Clean Air And Water Resources Acts

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] responded to the Coalition’s concerns on Clean Air and Water Resources Acts. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] notes the Coalition’s concerns about the Clean Air and Water Resources Act and welcomes the opportunity to... Read more of this article

Road Traffic Notice For Pitts Bay Road

The Ministry of Public Works advised that “parking bays on Pitt’s Bay Road, near Barr’s Bay Park in Pembroke Parish, will be closed from Wednesday, 18 September, to Friday, 20 September 2024.” A Government spokesperson said, “The road will be closed to accommodate the upcoming Ascot Reinsurance Event. Motorists are encouraged... Read more of this article

Dudley Eve: PHC Zebras & Hamilton Parish Win

The Dudley Eve Trophy competition resumed with a Group A double-header that produced 4 goals at the Devonshire Recreation Club. Wolves 1 PHC Zebras 2 The PHC Zebras edged Wolves 2 – 1 in the opener. The PHC Zebras took the lead in the 17th minute when Harlem Bean-Fox outpaced his defender and squared the ball into the path of Jahiem Iris who scored... Read more of this article

Watlington Waterworks Report To Shareholders

““The first quarter 2024 started weaker than 2023, but in March we entered a dry period with strong sales for the second quarter,” Watlington Waterworks said. In their letter to shareholders, the Company said, “As a result, the piped water sales ended up 16 million gallons higher than in 2023 for the same period. “Bottled water... Read more of this article