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BCHC: Bermuda National Cancer Control Plan

BCHC: Bermuda National Cancer Control Plan

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] announced the publication of Bermuda’s inaugural National Cancer Control Plan [NCCP] for 2024-2030. “This pivotal strategy is a significant advancement in Bermuda’s healthcare landscape. It highlights the substantial challenge of cancer, which accounts for roughly one-third of all deaths annually... Read more of this article

Employer’s Annual Report Of Accidents Form

Employer’s Annual Report Of Accidents Form

The Occupational Safety and Health Office is “reminding all employers that the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 2009 require every employer to submit an annual report of the number of accidents, dangerous occurrences and injuries that occurred at the workplace during the calendar year, January to December.” A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article

Pacers Compete In Florida At Speed Capitol Meet

Pacers Compete In Florida At Speed Capitol Meet

Bermuda Pacers athletes competed at the Speed Capitol Palm Beach Track meet in Florida. Riana Robinson won the 13-Year-Old Girls 1500 Meter Run clocking a time of 5:21.51. The 15-16 Girls 1500 Meter Run was won by Jaeda Grant, with Azari Jones finishing second clocking 5:29.00. Lashee Jones finished 4th clocking a time of 13.40 during the 15-16 Girls... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Midshipman Dale Service

Photos & Video: Midshipman Dale Service

The annual Commemorative Service of the death of Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale [1795 - 1815] was held yesterday [Feb 24] at St Peter’s Church. The event programme noted, “Midshipman Dale is considered to be among the last victims of the War of 1812 and was tragically wounded during an exchange of fire on January 15th 1815, after the... Read more of this article

Lee Rizzuto On Board Of New Trump Super PAC

Lee Rizzuto On Board Of New Trump Super PAC

A new super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump has formed, with former U.S Consul to Bermuda Lee Rizzuto serving as one of the board members, according to a story in the New York Times. The story said, “A new super PAC supporting former President Donald J. Trump — and backed by a member of his private club, Mar-a-Lago — has emerged... Read more of this article

Phillips & Arizona Win Tennis Doubleheader

Phillips & Arizona Win Tennis Doubleheader

Daniel Phillips and his No. 22 Arizona State men’s tennis teammates won both their matches during the Friday doubleheader in the 5-2 win over Nevada and 4-0 decision over Grand Canyon. In the victory over Nevada, Phillips played in the number six singles spot and he defeated Greg Valente 6-0, 6-1. Phillips also played in the number six singles... Read more of this article

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Feb 24

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Feb 24

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, February 24th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship is scheduled to arrive. On Thursday the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 23 2024

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 23 2024

February 23 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,213.87, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 48 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 14 2026 Bermuda Stock... Read more of this article

Central Bus Terminal Kiosk Closed On Sunday

Central Bus Terminal Kiosk Closed On Sunday

The Department of Public Transportation advises that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk will be closed on Sunday [Feb 25]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advises that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk will be closed on Sunday, 25 February. Regular hours will resume on Monday, 26 February. “As a reminder,... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For Feb 24 2024

Official Govt & Legal Notices For Feb 24 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 24] include notification of planning applications registered, public notification and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on February 23, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice... Read more of this article

Ball Hockey: CG & Positive Image Dental Win

Ball Hockey: CG & Positive Image Dental Win

The latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey action at the PCC Hockey Rink saw a total of 17 goals were scored in a double-header. Appleby 3 CG 10 In the opening match, CG defeated Appleby 10 – 3, CG got 3 goals off the stick of Jeremy Estey, Nathan Kowalski added 2 goals, while Craig Rowat, Andrew Bonner, Andrew Leavy, Chris Cairns, and Jeff Burnett all... Read more of this article

Live Audio & Parliament Order Of Business

Live Audio & Parliament Order Of Business

[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 23] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Caricom- An Update, Update on Fisheries, Update on Road Paving and Equipment, the Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement Template, Pursuant to the Employment [Protection of Employee Tips and Other Gratuities]... Read more of this article