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An American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” has had more than $1B in assets frozen by Swiss prosecutors. A Bloomberg Quint story said, “Swiss prosecutors froze more than $1 billion held in bank […]

Zeiko Lewis will look to help Union Omaha reach the United Soccer League [USL] League One final when they face Greenville Triumph at home in the play-off semi-finals on Saturday [November 9]. Lewis, a Bermuda national team winger, impressed in his side’s 1-0 win at home to Richmond in the play-off quarter-finals last weekend. The […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB]  announced a series of ICC-sanctioned friendly matches between a Bermuda Select Team, [ICC] Americas Region Select, and St. George’s Cricket Club. A spokesperson said, “The matches will take place from September 11th to 15th, 2024, marking an important opportunity for Bermuda to showcase its cricketing talent on an international stage and […]

Devonshire Recreation Club, St. David’s Cricket Club, Flatt’s Victoria and Somerset Cricket Club recorded victories in the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] Twenty20 action. Devonshire Recreation Club Won by 6 Wickets: Willow Cuts 114 Devonshire Recreation Club 120/4 At the Wellington Oval, Devonshire Recreation Club defeated Willow Cuts by 6 wickets. Willow Cuts were bowled out for 114, Willow Cuts […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the Somerset Cricket Club Select Team for the ICC Americas Select Tour. A spokesperson said, “Somerset Cricket Club will face the ICC Americas Select Team at noon on Sunday, September 15th at Somerset Cricket Club. “The Somerset Cricket Club Select will include top players such as Dominic Sabir, Kamau […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is getting set to host a lecture from whale expert Andrew Stevenson as he offers an update on his efforts to capture the behavior of humpback whales in their natural environment on high definition video. According to a spokesperson, “Now into his eighth year of observing, researching, filming, and […]

The 2024 Women’s Pan American challenge is set to take place from September 21st – 28th at the National Sports Center. The Pan American challenge is a quadrennial international women’s field hockey competition in the Americas organized by the Pan American Hockey Federation. The tournament serves as the qualification tournament for the next women’s Pan […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation will host its annual All Star Netball matches on Friday at the Bermuda College Gymnasium. A spokesperson said, “The best school players from across the island will battle it out for bragging rights starting at 6:00 pm with the Primary school all-star match. The middle school match will get underway […]

Some of the world’s top athletes descended on the Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday [April 28] for the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix. Among the top names delivering showstopping performances were Noah Lyles, of the United States, who won the men’s 100 metres in 9.96sec, Kirana James, of Grenada, who stormed to victory in the men’s […]

Dage Minors has broken his national record in the outdoor mile after finishing seventh in the Monument Mile Classic at the University of Stirling, Scotland, yesterday [August 25]. Competing in the 30 Elite Men’s Mile B, Minors posted a time of 4min 01.55sec, bettering his previous best of 4:02.09. “I’m pleased with it,” Minors told […]

The U19 Bermuda National Rugby Team, sponsored by Coralisle Group Ltd. [CG], is set to compete in the Rugby Americas North [RAN] U19 Championships in Mexico City from July 10th to July 13th. A spokesperson said, “Following a strong performance last year, where Bermuda secured third place, the team is determined to achieve even greater […]

[Written by Dale Butler] During my visit two weeks ago to interview Barbara [nee Bassett] Dillas at the bus stop in front of the former Arnold’s Supermarket in Somerset about her memorial to Somerset businesses, as I looked across the road, I observed a constant stream of people going to the window of De Island […]

Atlantic Publishing House is set to hold an event at Rosalie Gardens featuring a blend of “plants, Bermuda books, and Jamaican coffee.” A spokesperson said, “Join us for a unique weekend at Rosalie Gardens, 35 Angle Street, opposite Hubies, on November 25 from 12.00pm to 4.00pm and on November 26 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Explore […]

More than 70 rowers will take to the waters of Bermuda for the Argus International Gig Regatta. Organised by the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club, the three-day event, featuring local and visiting British crews, starts on Sunday with the Spanish Point Challenge, a men’s and ladies’ race in the Great Sound from 9.30 am to 4 […]

Somerset Primary School students recently hosted an International Dinner for students and parents, where the students highlighted the culture and cuisine of countries, including Japan, Mexico, India, and Bermuda. The event offered a variety of dishes for attendees to sample, celebrating the diversity within the school community. In honor of Diwali, the PTA also organized […]

The much anticipated Cup Match Classic got underway at the Somerset Cricket Club on Thursday, continuing a tradition which began over a century ago. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects […]

As is traditional, supporters of the winning team made their way onto the field after their club won the Cup Match Classic, with Somerset supporters rushing out after Somerset claimed an emphatic victory at the 2024 Cup Match Classic. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please […]

The 2024 Cup Match Classic was held on Thursday and Friday, with people gathering at the Somerset Cricket Club to celebrate the festivities, with many people dressed to impress, with a wide variety of fashion on display. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please […]

The 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival took place this weekend at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s iconic Gombey culture. The annual event featured performances by various Gombey troupes from across Bermuda with attendees experiencing the vibrant music, dance, and regalia that characterizes this traditional Bermudian art form. A government spokesperson previously emphasized the festival’s role […]

The City of Hamilton’s Christmas tree lighting is set for November 29 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, featuring photos with Santa and live entertainment. A spokesperson said, “As the holiday season approaches, the City of Hamilton invites everyone to gather at City Hall on November 29th from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for the […]

Somerset Primary School is set to host its International Day Dinner today [November 5], offering students and their families a rich experience of global cuisine and culture. The event will take place in the school’s Assembly Hall from 4 pm to 6 pm. Each class will represent a different country such as Bermuda, Mexico, Japan, […]

The PALS 44th Annual Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, November 23, from 9am to 2pm at PALS Headquarters on Point Finger Road in Paget. According to the promotional flyer, the event will feature a variety of activities and attractions, including: Plant, Craft & Mystery stalls Bake Sale Local vendors selling their products Special […]

The Jamaican Association [Bermuda] will host the Marcus Garvey Symposium at the Bermuda College Lecture Theatre next Thursday [November 14]. The event, which runs from 6 pm to 9 pm, will commemorate the anniversary of Mr Garvey’s 1928 visit to Bermuda. Jamaican Mr Garvey was the leader of the Pan-Africanism movement, which aimed to unite […]

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 6], two men denied setting fire to a Christmas tree that was outside Clarien Bank’s Reid Street entrance in Hamilton. 47-year-old Garth John Hayward of Southampton and 52-year-old Eugene Floyd Anderson of no fixed abode, both pleaded not guilty to setting fire to a tree next to Clarien […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders set a franchise record for points scored after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21 yesterday [December 14]. Pierce – the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows – watched his side fall nine points short of the NFL’s all-time regular-season record for points in a single game, set […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will face an experienced Thai opponent in a professional Muay Thai fight at the JF Boxing Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, tomorrow [March 5]. Kerr is two months into a six-month immersive Muay Thai experience in Thailand, training at respected gyms, fighting on local shows, and embracing the culture. The […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will return to the ring for his second professional Muay Thai fight today [May 30] against an experienced Thai opponent at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium in Chang Mai, northern Thailand. Kerr, who has spent several months training in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, made his pro debut in March, […]

The Bermuda Open Wushu Championships will be held at Whitney Institute Middle School at 10 am on November 2. Organised by the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] and Aries Sports Centre, the event will feature taolu [forms] and sanda [Chinese kickboxing]. Garon Wilkinson, the BSA president, wrote on social media: “Come and witness Bermuda’s best as […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Female motorcycle racer Mikayla Moore will be the star attraction on the final race day of the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association’s [BMRA] season at Southside Motorsports Park on Sunday [October 29]. The American rider is the champion of the Royal Enfield 2023 Build. Train. Race. Series – an initiative focusing on […]

Bermuda is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of women’s suffrage, with a forum set to take place tomorrow [April 30]. A spokesperson said, “The 80th anniversary of the successful passage of the bill in our Parliament mandating women’s right to vote in Bermuda happened on Sunday, April 21st and this became law on May […]

Ryan Outerbridge continues his impressive form, this time racing to victory in the 8k race at the Pop Crowell Invitational in Massachusetts. Outerbridge — who recently won the 5k race at the Ron Ouellette Invitational and was named the Male Athlete of the Week by the Northeast-10 Conference — conquered the 8k course in a […]

The Swan’s Charity 5K race is set to take place on Sunday, October 20 at John Smith’s Bay, supporting the Crossroads Warriors Community Club. A spokesperson said, “This weekend is the Swan’s Charity 5K race – Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. This race runs along the scenic route of South Shore and Harrington Sound Road, starting […]

The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre announced the AXA XL Man on the Run 5K on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Warwick Academy, aiming to raise awareness and funds for men’s cancer care. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is proud to announce the return of the highly anticipated AXA XL Man on […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes will make his debut in the opening round of the Stars Championship Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway and is eyeing a podium finish. The Bermudian, who competes in the Shifter Masters class, expects to be in a stacked field of 25 to 35 drivers, including the defending champion, Joe […]

Karting driver Scott Barnes is gearing up for a thrilling showdown at the final round of the Stars Championship Series – the highly anticipated Night Fight – in Mooresville, North Carolina. Set to take place at the Trackhouse Motorplex, Barnes is aiming to close out the series on a high note. Sitting second in the […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] Louis Gossett Jr., who became the first Black, male actor to win both an Oscar Award and an Emmy Award died at the age of 87. The New York-born Gossett captured an Emmy in 1978 for his role in the ground-breaking TV mini-series Roots, which was based around late author Alex Haley’s […]

The City of Hamilton invited the public to Barr’s Bay Park on June 22 for Fresh Air Films: Sunset Cinema, featuring Kung Fu Panda 4 and The Beekeeper, with free admission, food vendors on-site and more. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is inviting members of the public to join us at the iconic […]

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition will be held on August 31 at Horseshoe Bay Beach. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition returns on Saturday, August 31, 2024. This is the big family event you have been waiting all summer for on Horseshoe Bay Beach. The organizers of the competition are excited to hold this event […]

The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard is inviting the public to join in celebrating 40 years of supporting Bermudian art with a show featuring some of the island’s leading artists on Sunday [Oct 20]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre celebrates 40 remarkable years dedicated to supporting Bermudian art. We invite everyone to join […]

An armed robbery occurred this evening [Feb 2] at the Somerset branch of GameTime, with two males, one who “brandished what appeared to be a firearm,” demanding cash from the female employee. A spokesperson said, “Police are tonight seeking the public’s assistance in locating two suspects who were involved in a robbery at the Somerset […]

Made in Bermuda Nights will take place on three Saturday nights in July, including July 6, July 13, and July 20. A spokesperson said, “Sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport, Made in Bermuda Nights returns to the island’s summer entertainment calendar. This year the focus and emphasis on Bermuda, her talent, her […]

[Written by Dale Butler] Another Bermudian takes to the Carnegie Hall stage on Friday of this week when he plays his flute in the American Protege International Music Competition. Michael Taylor will be accompanied by Bermudian Dr. Constance Ridley-Smith, who performed last weekend. Michael Taylor passed the Royal School Of Music Exams to Grade 5 […]

Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher is set to star in the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre in New York. Mr Christopher and Sherie Rene Scott will step into the roles of the unlikely lovers, Seymour and Audrey, respectively, beginning on October 22. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s hit musical will […]

Police are investigating a car fire that happened in Pembroke yesterday [Nov 3], noting that “there were items recovered at the scene to suggest the fire was maliciously set.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:40am on Sunday, November 3, 2024, police, along with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, responded to a report of a car […]

Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Robinson’s Marina in Somerset this morning [Oct 24], where a suspect “brandishing a machete, entered the service station and demanded money.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024, police received a report of a robbery at the service station located […]

TBi has ”acquired the business and certain assets” of WoW, with TBi saying they “have an exciting vision to take the company to new heights.” A spokesperson said, “TeleBermuda International Limited [TBi] today announced that it acquired the business and certain assets of World on Wireless Limited [WoW], acting by its Joint Provisional Liquidators [JPLs], Michael […]

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 […]

Busy day, no chance to get out birding or togging, even. Moreover, it was dull and grey, so not great for capturing avian beauty. That said, I was setting up the new lens on my Canon R7 adjusting the customised settings buttons, a Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM. Once I’d done that I snapped … Continue reading "Photographing birds from the comfort of the settee"

I’ve been following the press and social media coverage of Apple’s pricey new Vision Pro Augmented Reality headset, which now totals hundreds of stories and thousands of comments and I’ve noticed one idea missing from all of them: what would Steve (Jobs) say?  Steve would call the Vision Pro a “hobby,” just as he did with the original Apple TV. You know I’m correct about this. And the fact that Apple hasn’t gone for the H-word and no other writers are suggesting it is the topic of this column, not the Vision Pro, itself. It would appear that nobody at Apple has the balls to call the Vision Pro a hobby, which is to say it is not expected to make a profit for the […]