Category: News
Premier’s Concert To Take Place On Sunday
The Premier’s Concert will take place on Sunday [June 25] at the Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “Several local artists are set to take centre stage this weekend for the 2023 Premier’s Concert. And the public is encouraged to attend the annual event to support the island’s creatives. “Happening on June... Read more of this article
Kris Trott Wins Bronze At Special Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kris Trott has won Bermuda’s second medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after claiming bronze in the men’s 200 metres Level B today. A team of 19 athletes are representing Bermuda at the Special Olympics, which started on Saturday [June 17], in athletics, bowling, equestrian, swimming and tennis. It is... Read more of this article
Man Dies After Collision In Sandys
The police have confirmed the sad news that a man has died following a collision in Sandys early this morning [June 20]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:37am on Tuesday 20th June 2023, police were dispatched to a report of a collision on Malabar Road, at the junction with Heydon Road, Sandys. “Initial information suggests that at least... Read more of this article
Russ Ford Returns Home, Fundraising Continues
[Written by Stephen Wright] More than $9,000 has been raised to help Russ Ford, a former nurse who helped increase HIV/Aids awareness in Bermuda in the 1980s, through bucket collections throughout the island. Mr Ford, the founder of Agape House, recently returned to the island after receiving care at a specialist hospital unit in Arizona after being... Read more of this article
Laura Repose Wins Medal At Special Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Laura Repose has won Bermuda’s first medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after claiming bronze in the women’s 800 metres. A team of 19 athletes are representing Bermuda at the Special Olympics, which started on Saturday [June 17], in athletics, bowling, equestrian, swimming and tennis. It is the first... Read more of this article
Photos: 2023 BNT Heritage Awards Winners
The Bermuda National Trust heritage awards were recently presented, honouring a number of groups and individuals for their work to “promote Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust’s annual heritage awards were presented on 15 June. The awards, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis,... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past holiday weekend was marred with tragedy, with a man dying after a collision in Sandys early this morning [June 20] marking the 9th road traffic fatality this year. The holiday weekend also saw the Bermuda National Heroes Day celebrated, an historic win by female sailors in the Bermuda One Two Race, the Marion to Bermuda record broken, the... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Pure’ Carnival In Bermuda Party
The Pure ‘White Party’ event was held on Sunday evening [June 18] in Hamilton, with the event held as part of the ‘Carnival in Bermuda’ festivities. You can view all our coverage of National Heroes Day here, and you can view all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
Photo/Video/360 Set II: Carnival J’Ouvert Event
City Hall car park became an epicenter of revelry as the ‘Jam’ J’Ouvert celebration kicked off early this morning [June 19], with the event, which commenced at 3:00 am and continued until 9:00 am, seeing an exuberant crowd of revelers immersed in the energetic atmosphere of Carnival in Bermuda. You can view our first set of photos... Read more of this article
‘Boudicca’ Breaks Marion Bermuda Record
Boudicca took top honours in the Marion Bermuda Race, finishing the 705 mile race from Massachusetts today [June 19] in a record setting time of two days, 17 hours, 26 minutes, 27 seconds. The Marion Bermuda race website said, “In the early morning light on Monday, Richard Moody’s Boudicca crossed the Marion Bermuda Race finish line off of... Read more of this article
Photos: Carnival In Bermuda J’Ouvert Event
The Carnival in Bermuda festivities are underway, with a large crowd of people enjoying themselves at the ‘Jam’ J’Ouvert celebration, which started at 3.00am this morning [June 19] at City Hall, with revelers enjoying themselves until the event concluded at around 9.00am. You can view all our coverage of the National Heroes Day here, and... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Portuguese Holy Spirit Festival
The annual Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit was held in St. George’s this weekend, with people from around the island coming to attend the festivities, which started on Friday and continued until Sunday. The Festival of the Holy Spirit started centuries ago in the Azores, and is still celebrated today by Portuguese citizens and descendants worldwide. Related... Read more of this article
