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Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Earn Late Point
Coach Khano Smith’s Rhode Island scored a late equaliser to earn a point at home to ten-man Oakland Roots in the USL Championship on Saturday [August 17]. Oakland opened the scoring in the 33rd minute through Neveal Hackshaw, who was sent off in the 73rd minute for a professional foul. Albert Dikwa ensured Rhode Island earned a share of the spoils... Read more of this article
Ravoshia Whaley Releases First Book And Single
Bermudian author Ravoshia Whaley has simultaneously released her debut book, The Mastermind: Introducing Lady Einstein, and companion music single. Ms Whaley, whose father is Bermudian, was born in Merrillville, Indiana, but was raised in Bermuda and Texas. A synopsis of the science fiction book on Amazon reads: “Samara Gumbs aka ‘The Mastermind/Lady... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw Hurricane Ernesto impact Bermuda, the U14 football team record multiple wins playing in Trinidad, the island’s junior triathletes win multiple medals at the Carifta triathlon in Barbados and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Live Updates: Aftermath Of Hurricane Ernesto Baby... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Aftermath Of Hurricane Ernesto
[Updating] Hurricane Ernesto passed over Bermuda, resulting in over 70% of the island losing power and widespread cancellations and disruptions. The live updates below will keep you up-to-date on the closures and re-openings, bus and ferry operations, the status of the Causeway, and any other disruptions caused by Ernesto, Your screen will automatically... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win Five More Carifta Medals
Bermuda won five more medals on the second day of the 2024 Carifta Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships. A spokesperson said, “On the second and final day of competition, the Bermuda triathlon team successfully competed in the aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay bringing home five more medals. Naomi MacGuinness won her second individual gold medal... Read more of this article
Butterfield Open For Business On Monday
Butterfield Banking Centres and offices will open for business tomorrow [August 19]. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield advises the public that all Banking Centres and offices in Bermuda will be open for business as usual tomorrow [Monday, 19 August] from 9 a.m.” Click here for all of our coverage of Hurricane Ernesto, and click here for... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Post-Ernesto Press Conference
Premier David Burt and the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks held a press conference today [August 18] to provide an update following Hurricane Ernesto. Premier David Burt’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon Everyone, I want to express my gratitude to the Minister of National Security – Minister Michael Weeks, his... Read more of this article
Football Team Defeat Sint Maarten By 10-1
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Under 14 football team continues their extremely impressive showing at the CFU Boys U14 Challenge Series in Trinidad and Tobago, recording their third consecutive win, beating Sint Maarten by a score of 10-1 this evening [Aug 18]. Both Zydon Lightbourne Furbert and Jeon Wolfe scored hat tricks, and Kayuri Tucker, Z-Ani... Read more of this article
BELCO Hurricane Ernesto Update
BELCO continues restoration work following Hurricane Ernesto, with the company having restored approximately 20,000 customers in the last 24 hours. A spokesperson said, “The highest number of customer outages was 28,817 at 12:00pm on Saturday, August 17, 2024. As of 5:00pm, a total of 8,269 customers remain without power. It is important to note... Read more of this article
Bermuda Institute Postpones School Opening
Bermuda Institute has postponed the start of the new school year to Tuesday, August 20th due to following Hurricane Ernesto. A spokesperson said, “Due to the impact of Hurricane Ernesto on our school community, it has been decided that Bermuda Institute will open for the new school year on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. “This decision was made... Read more of this article
Regiment Soldiers Help After Hurricane Ernesto
Over 100 soldiers from Royal Bermuda Regiment were mobilized to help assist during Hurricane Ernesto. A spokesperson said, “Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers who were deployed on clean-up efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ernesto felt a sense of purpose as they helped return the island to normalcy. “About 125 RBR personnel were mobilised... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday August 19
Monday, August 19 is expected to be sunny along with a few clouds, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6:46am and sunset will be at 7:58pm. High tide will be at 8:57am and 9:22pm,... Read more of this article
