Team Bermuda will compete in the 2024 edition of the Backyard World Team Championship, set to take place on Saturday, October 19. A spokesperson said, “After the successful staging of Backyard Ultra running events in 2022 and 2023, sponsored by Monument Re, Team Bermuda is set to take part in the Backyard World Team Championship […]

Joseph Cechini and his Mercersburg Academy boy’s cross country teammates competed in the Mercersburg Cross Country Invitational. Cechini finished 3rd in the boy’s varsity 5K race clocking a time of 17:23.7. The Mercersburg Academy boy’s finished second with a combined time of 1:31:01.5. Related Stories Prunty Claims Victory At AXA Man On The Run Schindel […]

Tyler Butterfield secured a third-place finish at the USATF Cross Country Colorado 5k Masters. Butterfield completed the challenging course with a time of 16:14. Joseph Gray won the race in 15:30, followed by Neil McDonagh in second place with a time of 15:49. Butterfield’s strong performance also earned him a third-place finish in the men’s […]

Karting driver Scott Barnes stepped up his preparation for the upcoming Skusa SuperNationals 27 in Las Vegas by claiming a podium finish at a club race in Orange County, New York, yesterday [November 3]. Barnes competed in the Shifter class at the Oakland Valley Race Park in Cuddebackville, finishing third in his race. “I popped […]

A fashion show fundraiser last Saturday [Oct 1] at the Bermuda National Trust’s Verdmont property. A spokesperson said, “Verdmont, a Bermuda National Trust historic house and garden, was the splendid setting for a one-of-a-kind fabulous fashion show on Saturday October 1st. Most likely for the first time in its 300-year history it hosted a Fashion Show […]

[Written by Dale Butler] Rosalie Gardens at 35 Angle Street, opposite Hubies, under the banner of Atlantic Publishing House, is pleased to release its first major activity for the summer season. The Rosalie Gardens Heartbeat Film Festival will take place at 8.00pm each night with the following: a short history of the area a tour […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced that the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on March 19 is turtles. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hours Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour will feature the screening of short films followed by a book reading for […]

Masterworks Museum announced the opening of its next major exhibition, Not All Has To Be As It Was, featuring the innovative works of Gherdai Hassell. A spokesperson said, “Masterworks Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of its next major exhibition, Not All Has To Be As It Was, featuring the innovative works of multidisciplinary contemporary […]

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art held the opening of its “Not All Has To Be As It Was” exhibition, featuring the innovative works of Gherdai Hassell. A spokesperson previously said, “Not All Has To Be As It Was is Hassell’s inaugural collaborative exhibition, blending her unique vision with pieces from the Masterworks Permanent Collection and […]

On Saturday [Nov 2], the Create Hub will transform the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA] into an “immersive space of artistic expression, collaboration, and community.” A spokesperson said, “Prepare to witness an evening where creativity knows no bounds. On November 2nd, 2024, The Create Hub will transform the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA] into an […]

Collie Buddz has been nominated for Album of the Year [Reggae] at the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards, with his album “Take It Easy”. The organisation said “The complete list of nominees for the ‘Caribbean Music Awards’ 2024 is: Album of the Year [Reggae] Buju Banton – Born For Greatness Collie Buddz – Take It Easy […]

British band Bastille’s frontman Dan Smith has recorded a live performance of an unreleased song called Blue Sky & The Painter from onboard a Greenpeace ship in the Sargasso Sea. A spokesperson said, “The internationally-renowned singer, who wrote hits such as Pompeii and Happier, and recently worked with Hans Zimmer on the Planet Earth III […]

On August 23, Finsbury Garden will host an event with Arijahknow Live Wires, The Kings Band, surprise performances, the Gombeys and more. The event promotion said, “This August 23rd at the newest and hottest outdoor venue in Bermuda, Finsbury Garden. Arijahknow Live Wires and The Kings Band performing local and international hits like Reggae Highway, Gombey Warrior, […]

Ubersoca Cruise [USC] was awarded “Best Cruise Event of the Year” at the Caribbean Music Awards held recently at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn. A spokesperson said, “Ubersoca Cruise [USC], the world’s premier Caribbean music festival at sea, was awarded ‘Best Cruise Event of the Year’ at the Caribbean Music Awards held recently at the […]

[Written by Dale Butler] Leopards Club was the venue on Saturday, October 12 for entrepreneur and live music impresario Mickey Robinson to host an eager audience that has been supportive of his ventures since he started in 2022. We were treated to a delicious meal by Chef Raymond Dowling of Quality Catering and a seamless […]

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward held a press conference today [Nov 6] to announce the launch of the Bermuda Coders Initiative, a “groundbreaking digital skills education programme made possible through a partnership with the United Arab Emirates’ Government Experience Exchange Office.” Minister Hayward said, “Developed by Udacity, a global leader in digital education, […]

There are good reasons to keep an eye on the Leonid meteors this year.

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Putting humans on Mars has been one of NASA’s driving missions for years, but they are still in the early stages of deciding what exactly that mission architecture will look like. One major factor is where to get the propellant to send the astronauts back to Earth. Advocates of space exploration often suggest harvesting the …

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“There is a brush fire in the Glebe Road, Parsons Road, Pembroke area,” the police said this afternoon [Aug 7]. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Fire & Rescue are currently on scene. Police are diverting traffic around the area at St. Augustine’s Hill and Deepdale Road. We are asking that motorist use alternative routes where […]

The Coast Guard handled two separate jet ski accidents late last month, including a collision with a boat and a collision between two jet skis. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Monday 26th August at 6:30pm, Bermuda Radio was advised by Fire Dispatch that an ambulance had been requested as a jet […]

The police have now confirmed the death of 19-year-old Damitri Edwards. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 19-year-old Damitri Edwards, who was seriously injured in a reported two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a truck that occurred around 8:10 A.M. on Friday, November 1, 2024, […]

“Two male suspects were arrested in connection with the ongoing investigations into the murders of Razi Garland and Amon Robinson,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “On Thursday, July 25th, 2024, the Bermuda Police Service Serious Crime Unit, supported by the Criminal Investigation, Gang Targeting and Police Support Units, executed two warrants in the […]

The police have renewed their appeal for information about the murder of Jahkoby Smith in 2017. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:15pm on Saturday 29th July, 2017, Jahkoby Smith, was fatally stabbed after he was involved in an altercation that took place at the West End Sailboat Club, Sandys. At that time, there was a wake […]

The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that “two male suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Ethan Arruda.” A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Arruda died after he sustained a stab wound to the chest. He had reportedly attended a party at a residence on Devonshire Bay Road, Devonshire, where approximately 100 people […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Entrepreneur Shi-Vaughn Lee will celebrate the third anniversary of her online skincare business, Dove & Butterfly, by hosting a “Sniff and Shop” event on Friday and Saturday [June 23 and 24]. Created during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dove & Butterfly offers products made in Bermuda by Bermudians, including whipped […]

Bermudian Shiona Turini – who has worked as a fashion stylist for numerous major stars including Beyonce — received the Diamonds Do Good’s ‘Diamond Influence Award’ at an award ceremony in Las Vegas. The organization noted that the “Diamond Influence Award reflects both the prestige and enduring impact of diamonds in pop culture, while acknowledging Shiona’s […]

A 45-year-old man appeared in Magistrate’s Court today [June 27] in connection with the murder of 70-year-old Keith Gordon. Clinton Smith was not required to enter a plea as the charges must be heard in the Supreme Court. He was remanded in custody and is set to reappear during the Supreme Court Arraignment Session on August […]

Three men were charged in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Letrae Doeman, who was fatally shot earlier this month. Appearing in Magistrates Court today, Quazori Brangman of Pembroke, Jukai Burgess of St. George’s and Nasaje Anderson of St. George’s were charged with the unlawful killing of Letrae Doeman and using a firearm to commit […]

A fourth man was charged in Magistrates Court today [July 26] in connection with the murder of Letrae Doeman, who was fatally shot earlier this month. 27-year-old Aaron Perinchief was charged with the murder of Letrae Doeman and with using a firearm to commit the offense. He was not required to enter a plea as the […]

The court has dismissed an appeal by Jahmico Trott, who was convicted of offences including attempted murder. The ruling noted that “On 30 March 2021, following a retrial, Jahmico Trott [“the Appellant”] was convicted by a majority verdict [11-1] of a jury for the offences of: attempted murder; using a firearm to commit an indictable […]

Roger Lightbourne and Gary Smith  have been charged with attempted murder in England, according to reports from the UK media and police. A statement from the Leicestershire Police said, “Two people have been charged with attempted murder after a man was found with stab wound injuries in Upperton Road, Leicester, last month. “Roger Lightbourne, 31, of […]

A 19-year-old man was charged in Magistrates Court today [Sept 14] in connection with the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Kanye Ford, which occurred in the car park of Horseshoe Bay on Friday September 9.  Eze Hart of Southampton parish was not required to enter a plea as the charge  must be heard in the Supreme Court, and […]

A 38-year-old man appeared in the Supreme Court today [Feb 22], where he pleaded guilty to murder. Anthony Davis admitted to killing 28-year-old Morissa Moniz in November 2021. Puisne Judge Shade Subair-Williams set a sentencing date of March 27th and Davis will remain in custody. The police previously said that Ms Moniz was “found in an unresponsive […]

[Updated] Former Senator Curtis Richardson was charged with causing the death of Marco Warren by driving without due care and attention. Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Nov 8], the 48-year-old was charged with causing the death of Mr Warren in May of this year by driving a vehicle, said to be a taxi, without due care […]

[Updated] Following a Supreme Court trial, Kamal Worrell has been found guilty of the murder of Chavelle Dillon Burgess. In a special breaking news broadcast this evening [Jan 10], the Bermuda Broadcasting company reported the verdict, and you can watch below. Speaking after the verdict, Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith said that that it was […]

The Women’s Resource Centre said they are “heartened by the guilty verdict in the Chavelle Dillon-Burgess case,” noting it “is a landmark case for Bermuda, and we recognise the efforts of the Bermuda Police Service in bringing Mr. Worrell before the courts and we wait with anticipation for his sentencing next month.” Their statement follows […]

Noting they find “it very difficult to respond to a decision that is so tragic, and in no way reduces the tragedy of the loss of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess,” the Centre Against Abuse said they ”are grateful for the verdict of guilty of murder.” Their statement follows after Kamal Worrell was found guilty of the murder of Chavelle […]

The murder trial of Raheem Wray — who is charged with murdering Osagi Bascome — continues in the Supreme Court, with Assistant Justice Mark Pettingill expressing concern about social media posts. Justice Pettingill reminded jurors not to view social media reports discussing the ongoing trial. The BBC reported that he did not specify the precise […]

“We respect the integrity of the judicial process and accept the court’s decision,” the police said following the recent trial in the Supreme Court, adding that “it is essential that we come together as a community to show empathy and understanding, as we navigate the aftermath of this trial.” This follows after Raheem Wray was found not guilty of […]

BroadRiver Asset Management announced that it has “completed the acquisition of the US & Bermuda businesses [“Lombard US/BDA”] of Lombard International Group.” Andrew Plevin, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BroadRiver, said: “This transaction is an outstanding opportunity for BroadRiver and its investors and an additional step in BroadRiver’s strategic expansion into the insurance sector. We look […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced that Vegan Fest will take place on August 25th in Dockyard. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority announced the second renewal of Vegan Fest set for August 25 in the Royal Naval Dockyard. The sustainably focused event, which debuted in Summer 2023, attracted over 3,600 attendees to the […]

[Updated] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is hosting the second annual Vegan Fest today [August 25] at the Royal Naval Dockyard.  We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update | Video The 6-minute live video replay is below: Related Stories Vegan Fest In Dockyard Set For […]

The Carnival Pride and Norwegian Breakaway cruise ships recently visited the island, and a look at both of the vessels in Dockyard is below. To see more of our cruise ship coverage, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: MS Insignia In St. George’s Photos & Video: MS Silver Shadow Visits Photos & Video: Cruise […]

Během předvolební kampaně Donalda Trumpa se pozornost soustředila především na jeho kontroverzní výroky a soudní stíhání. Daleko zajímavější pohled ale skýtá volební program zveřejněný na Trumpových osobních stránkách. Nejenže napovídá, kdo za jeho kampaní stál, ale také, po čem šedé eminence v jejím pozadí touží. Pokud se například naplní sliby vizionářské sekce Kvantový skok, mohou v USA brzy vzniknout samosprávné městské mikrostáty ovládané autoritářskými miliardáři. V programu Donalda Trumpa pro ně existuje hezké jméno Freedom Cities – Města svobody.

Pirátský sjezd byl ten nejzábavnější v letošním roce. Jaké řetězové maily a zprávy se mezi Piráty šíří? A čím si Zdeněk Hřib získal stranu do svých rukou? To je první téma nového dílu podcastu Padni komu padni. V druhé části autoři rozebírají novelu veřejnoprávních médií a zvýšení poplatků a dojdou i k otázce, zda má ČT vysílat sport nebo zábavní pořady typu Stardance.

  With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these delicious Snickerdoodle Cookies to share with your family and friends for Christmas, other seasonal holidays, or anytime for that matter. Snickerdoodle Cookies have the delicious flavor of cinnamon, sweet sugar taste, and the velvety butter mouth feel.  If …

Part 2 of a few photographic memories of Lisbon. Part 1 is here and these are our incidental Lisbon birding photos. Part 3 of my photo collection here.

Part 3 of a few memories of Lisbon. Part 1 is here and this is Part 2, these are our incidental Lisbon birding photos.

Back in June, we enjoyed seeing a lot of birds, butterflies, and moths in Greece. Many, if not most, of those were species rarely, if ever, seen in the UK. One bird we had a shout out from our skipper on Lake Kerkini was the Purple Heron, Ardea purpurea. I must confess I wasn’t quick … Continue reading "Local Purple Heron, Ardea purpurea"

Another heron at RSPB Ouse Fen (Earith). There were 4 or 5 flying around. This is the Great White Egret, Ardea alba. It’s about the size of a Grey Heron, but white. Quite a rarity in the UK, until maybe about 10 years ago, but like Little Egret, Cattle Egret, Glossy Ibis, and various other … Continue reading "Planet Earith: Great White Egret, Ardea alba"