Category: News
Simons Inspired By Gift To Morehouse Graduates
[Written by Don Burgess] It took some time for Bermudian Trey Simons to process the words of billionaire Robert F. Smith, who announced at Morehouse College’s graduation that he would pay off the student loans for the entire graduating class, a gift estimated at some $40 million. Mr Simons, along with the rest of the 2019 graduating class from... Read more of this article
Bermuda Football Team To Play On June 6th
[Written by Don Burgess] Could Guyana be Bermuda’s next opponent ahead of the Concacaf Gold Cup? Last night the Bermuda Football Association announced the Gombey Warriors will have a final warm-up match for the Gold Cup on June 6. The announcement was made to the crowd near the end of Bermuda’s 2-1 victory over the Sao Miguel Select team.... Read more of this article
Regional Recognition For Astwood, Bridgeman
Police Superintendent Na’imah Astwood was awarded first runner up for Top Caribbean Career Move and Constable Cerepha Bridgeman was awarded second runner up for Top Caribbean Community Policing Officer at the recently held Regional Recognition Awards Ceremony in the Cayman. A police spokesperson said, “Before a packed audience at the Cayman... Read more of this article
Another Burglary At Vera P. Card In St. George’s
Marking the second burglary at the store this month, thieves “gained entry” into the Vera P. Card store in St. George’s early on Bermuda Day, stealing a quantity of jewellery. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4am Friday, May 24th police officers responded to a reported burglary at the Vera P. Card store on Water Street in St.... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Defeat Sao Miguel, Azores 2-1
The Bermuda Football Team defeated a team from Sao Miguel, Azores by a score of 2-1 last night at the National Sports Centre to win the Pauleta Cup, with all three goals coming in the first half. Crowds of people came out to the game, some waving Bermuda flags, some waving Azorean flags, and some people appeared to be supporting both sides, with people... Read more of this article
Zeiko Lewis Scores For Charleston Battery
Zeiko Lewis scored for his Charleston Battery team as they played to a 1-1 draw with Atlanta United 2 this weekend, with the Bermudian curling the ball into the goal from a corner, which the match commentator called a “fantastic corner.” The club’s match report said, “Atlanta United 2 opened the scoring in the 71st minute through... Read more of this article
Balance Of Payments & International Investment
Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the 2018 Q4 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication from the Department of Statistics. The Minister explained, “Bermuda’s trade with non-residents resulted in a $233 million surplus for the fourth quarter of 2018. Bermuda’s stock of foreign assets at the end... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday May 26th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
The Island celebrating Bermuda Day, Lamont Marshall and Rose-Anna Hoey winning the Bermuda Day race, Ponaflex winning the ‘Quest For Best’ song contest, the Bermuda football team defeating Sao Miguel, Azores, and art by Bermudian artist Gherdai Hassell to be featured at Wearable Art Gala in California were all some of the positive news stories... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Bermuda Defeat Azores 2-1
[Updating] The Bermuda Football Team is set to take on a select team from Sao Miguel, Azores tonight [May 25] at the National Sports Center as part of the celebrations of the 170th anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese immigrants to Bermuda. Earlier this week, the BFA said, “The team will be chosen from the following players which include... Read more of this article
NOAA: ‘Near-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season’
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is “predicting that a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year,” according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The organisation said, “This outlook forecasts a 40% chance of a near-normal season, a 30% chance of an above-normal season and a 30% chance of a below-normal... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby
Lamont Marshall and Rose-Anna Hoey took the top men’s and women’s positions respectively in Friday’s [May 24] Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, with both crossing the line to loud applause from the gathered crowd as they won the prestigious Bermuda Day race. Lamont Marshall defended his Half Marathon Derby title finishing in 1:11:38, as... Read more of this article
Ocean Tech Robot Naming Video Competition
Ocean Tech have launched an island-wide competition for children to choose the name of their new REMUS 100 – the ocean research vehicle which will arrive in Bermuda this July. The Ocean Tech team are asking for video submissions via their Facebook page and the winner will have their name, along with the name they have chosen for REMUS, printed on... Read more of this article
