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Malcolm Smith Finishes 30th In World Sunfish
The 2023 ISCA 52nd World Sunfish Championships concluded in Florida, with Malcolm Smith finishing in 30th place out of a fleet of 100 sailors. On the final day, three more races were sailed to take the series to twelve races. Smith finished the first race of the day and the tenth of the series in 34th place, crossed the line 61st in the second race... Read more of this article
Volleyballers Continue Competing In El Salvador
Bermuda’s beach volleyball duo, Brandon Sousa and Benjamin Barnett, recently continued their campaign at the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in San Salvador, El Salvador. In their final pool C match, Sousa and Barnett faced off against the Salvadoran pair of Christopher Guardado and Yoel Guardado. However, the Bermuda duo faced a tough battle,... Read more of this article
Ball Hockey: BDA Spirits & Spine And Sport Win
The Bermuda Ball Hockey League season resumed with a doubleheader at the PCC Hockey Rink which produced 17 goals. BDA Spirits 5 ACT 2 In the opener, BDA Spirits defeated ACT 5 – 2. After a scoreless first period, Kris Abramowski scored twice for ACT, and Jeffrey Ingleman scored twice for BDA Spirits. The third period saw Ingleman complete his hat-trick,... Read more of this article
Triangle Challenge: Butterfield Mile Trials Results
The Butterfield Mile Trials — held in advance of the 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge – took place at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center on Friday evening. Adam Prunty had the fastest men’s adult class qualifying time of 4:56.23, Jake Brislane was second clocking 4:57.92, and Colin Long was third in... Read more of this article
Video: Special Sitting Of The Supreme Court
A Special Sitting of the Supreme Court was held on Friday [Dec 8] to commemorate the retirement of Narinder Hargun, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bermuda. In June of this year, it was announced that Chief Justice Narinder Hargun has advised the Governor of his intention to retire at the end of 2023, having been appointed in July 2018 Related... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Dec 9
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, December 9th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, and on Thursday the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship and the Bermuda Islander container ship will arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 8 2023
December 8 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,254.01, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 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 15 2026 Bermuda... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 8 2023
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 8] include acting appointments & notice of intended marriage. Acting Appointment: – Chief Justice – Judicial Department Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Acting Appointments Notice ID GN0950/2023 Public Authorities / Department Government House Publication date... Read more of this article
Elliott Wins Paddington Squash Championships
Matthew Elliott concluded competing in the Paddington Sports Club Squash Championships in England, making an impressive showing to claim the victory. In the PSC Squash Championships 2023 Open B Class, Elliott won the championship match 3 – 0. Elliott defeated Chris Morrell in a best of five format 11-8, 11-7, 11-9 to be crowned the champion. Related... Read more of this article
Ministry Renews Contract With Innovation Unit
The Ministry of Education has announced the renewal of its contract with Innovation Unit A/NZ, which has been extended from November 2023 through October 2024 with the “renewed commitment valued at $1,887,452.78.” “At the heart of education reform is a philosophy that resonates with every Bermudian, the drive for change must be led by... Read more of this article
Live Audio & Parliament Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Dec 8] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the COP 28, Tabling the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023, Update on the Economic Recovery Plan, Update on Cruise Ship Season, International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Strengthening Bermuda’s Healthcare System:... Read more of this article
Smith Competes In World Sunfish Event
The 2023 ISCA 52nd World Sunfish Championships have commenced in Florida, with Bermuda’s Malcolm Smith in action. Amidst a fleet of 100 sailors, Smith currently holds the 30th position after completing six races, amassing a total of 134 points. Smith’s best finish thus far has been a 20th-place finish in the 4th race of the series. Related... Read more of this article
