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Public Services Interruption Due To BIU Meeting
[Updated] There will be an interruption in public services on Friday afternoon [Sept 5] due to a BIU membership meeting. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that due to a Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] membership meeting taking place Friday September 5, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., there will be an interruption in public services. “Specifically,... Read more of this article
20 Arrests Made Over Labour Day Holiday
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] confirmed there were no major incidents over the Labour Day holiday weekend, though twenty people were arrested for various offences, including impaired driving, knife possession, and dangerous driving. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank the public for their cooperation during... Read more of this article
Govt Award Scholarships To Seven Students
The Government has awarded Overseas Undergraduate Scholarships to Pjhae-don Douglas, Sanjayah Ible Allwood, Jahkaida Francis-Hollis, Yasmyne Smith, Malaysia Roberts, and Myeisha Sharrieff, and reintroduced the $10,000 Dame Jennifer Smith Scholarship, which has been awarded to Jayce Fraser. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce... Read more of this article
2025 Around The Island Powerboat Race Results
The 2025 Around the Island Powerboat Race took place this past weekend with boats speeding around the entire island at top speed. Final Results A class [launched at 2:00pm] A111 54:36 [first to Five Star island] Brandon DeSilva, Blake Burgess A3 57:55 Chris Marshall, Jacari Marshall A26 1:01 Shane Madeiros, Errin Butterfield B class [launched... Read more of this article
RA Extends Resource Plan Consultation
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has extended the consultation period for the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] until Wednesday, September 17. The spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] today announced that it has reopened the consultation period for the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] to ensure that the voices and perspectives... Read more of this article
Caitlyn Bobb Set To Compete In Tokyo
Caitlyn Bobb will represent Bermuda at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in the 400 metres. “Our pocket rocket Caitlyn Bobb is Tokyo-bound,” the Bermuda National Athletics Association said. “She’ll be representing Bermuda at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, and we need you to tune in and cheer her on.” The 22-year-old will... Read more of this article
Val Sherwood Re-Releases Song For Southlands
Val Sherwood has re-released her original song My Open Spaces in support of the upcoming Southlands protest on Saturday, September 6. Ms. Sherwood said, “I was involved in the first efforts to save Southlands from development when Stuart Hayward led the campaign in 2013. “I am re-releasing the original song, My Open Spaces, in support of... Read more of this article
Aaliyah Nolan Scores Hat-Trick For City
Footballer Aaliyah Nolan scored a hat-trick in Bradford City AFC Women’s 7-1 win at home to Alnwick Women in their opening game of the North East Regional Women’s League Premier at the weekend. The striker announced her retirement from football because of a knee condition at the end of last season but will continue to be part of the City squad this... Read more of this article
Gatwoine Minors Wins EA FC Tournament
Gatwoine Minors made local esports history with a 3–2 victory in the final to win the inaugural EA FC Tournament. A spokesperson said, “Local esports history was made on Saturday, August 30th, as Gatwoine Minors emerged victorious at the inaugural EA FC Tournament 2025, hosted by ESports Bermuda Ltd. at Game On Sports Bar & Grill. “The... Read more of this article
Column: Butterfield On Education, Literacy, More
[Opinion column written by Cyril Butterfield] Education is the foundation of a strong community. But in Bermuda, too many of our young people are falling behind. According to the Nonprofit Alliance’s 2024 White Paper, only 50% of students in our primary, middle, and high schools are meeting expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths. These aren’t... Read more of this article
Dr Spencer Brown To Hold Two Workshops
Physical performance coach Dr Spencer Brown will share his knowledge and expertise at the Game Changers sports conference and expo at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club. Dr Brown, of the Island Rehab Hub, will deliver two workshops entitled, ‘Staying in the Game: Smarter training for injury prevention’, and ‘Built to move: The case... Read more of this article
Dennico Hollis To Return To Bailey’s Bay
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian cricketer Dennico Hollis is set to re-join Bailey’s Bay after spending the past seven seasons with Stenhousemuir in Scotland. The all-rounder swapped the sun-drenched island for the harsher climes of the Central Lowlands in 2018 in search of a new challenge – and insists the move has been nothing short of life-changing. He... Read more of this article
