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Kendrick Perkins Admits He's Gained 75 Lbs. Since Leaving The NBA Two Years Ago

He's back in the gym and getting plenty of encouragement.




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Los Angeles Lakers Returned A $4.6 Million Government Bailout Intended For Small Businesses

The NBA team is estimated to be worth $4.4 billion.




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Black Businesses May Suffer Under COVID-19 Relief Package



Minority-owned businesses are being shut out.




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Mayor Says It Made Her ‘Heart Sink’ To See Salons Open



Keisha Lance Bottoms spoke to Tamron Hall.




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Watch Doctor Sing ‘Rise Up’ In Honor Of Health Workers



Dr. Collin Brathwaite played the melody for his colleagues




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Trevor Noah Asks Why Some Businesses Got Less Stimulus Money



Scores of women and Black-owned businesses were shut out.






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Rihanna: My Race Is Highlighted 'When I Do Business Deals'



The singer opens up about exceeding expectations.




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Lupe Fiasco Creates Nonprofit to Help Inner-City Businesses



The Neighborhood Fund will provide funding to startups.




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The 5 Most Surprising Things We Learned About Tinashe



The rising R&B star covers COMPLEX.




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Radio Veteran Angie Martinez Is Releasing a Memoir



She spills the tea on her unreleased Tupac interview.







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Video: 36 Years Since Bermuda Won Miss World

36 years ago today [Nov 15] Miss Bermuda Gina Swainson won the Miss World contest, becoming the first Bermudian to win a major beauty pageant. Also notable as one of the few pageant contestants from around the world to place extremely well in both world pageants, Ms Swainson also placed 2nd in the Miss Universe […]

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Butterfield Bank Decreasing Lending Rates

In the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [March 16] announced that it is decreasing interest rates on personal loans and mortgages. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda continues to make preparations for the potential impact of COVID-19 locally, and following yesterday’s emergency 100 bps decrease in […]

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Photos/Video: Visiting Motorcycle Cruising Club

The roar of motorcycle engines crossed the island today [June 10] as a group of Harley Davidsons and other supersized motorcycles were joined by members of the Bermuda Longriders on a ride across the island. The group is part of the ETA Motorcycle Cruising Club, which offers cruises all through the Caribbean for motorcycle enthusiasts, […]

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Crime Stoppers Receives Award In Singapore

Crime Stoppers Bermuda recently received the International Community Partnership Award during the Crime Stoppers International annual conference in Singapore. A spokesperson said, “Crime Stoppers International has held its 2019 annual conference in Singapore with the theme ‘Cyber Crime – Partnership to Mitigate Cyber Threats’. The conference brings together all of the Crime Stoppers programs worldwide, […]

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Carey Olsen Wins China Business Law Award

Carey Olsen has won an international firm of the year award in the Restructuring and Insolvency category at the 2020 China Business Law Awards. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Bermuda’s lead role in a cross-border matter has played a key part in Carey Olsen winning an international firm of the year award in the Restructuring […]

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Pilot Gig Club Holds Blessing For New Boats

On Monday evening, the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club launched their three new vessels, with the boats being blessed and christened by Bishop Nicholas Dill at the Spanish Point Boat Club. The names selected for the new gigs were Pilot James Forbes, Pilot James T. Griffiths and Pilot John Cann, with each of these pilots having […]

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National Sports Centre Closing To The Public

The National Sports Centre will be closing to the public today [March 19] to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission. NSC’s Operations Manager Craig Tyrrell said, “The National Sports Centre will be closing to the public as of 3pm today, Thursday, March 19th in coordination with the Government’s efforts to reduce transmission of Covid-19. “At […]

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EY To Host Business & Accounting Update Event

EY will be hosting the EY [Re]Insurance Business and Accounting Update in Bermuda on 10 December 2019. The event will gather leaders in the [re]insurance industry for meaningful discussions on a range of topics including accounting, tax, and regulatory matters, as well the business imperatives facing the Bermuda [re]insurance industry. Among noteworthy speakers is Patrick […]

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New Insurer For Crypto, Cannabis Businesses

Premier David Burt announced that Relm, an insurer that specializes in emerging business categories, has been granted a license by the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA]. A Government spokesperson said, “The new business, which is led by CEO Joe Ziolkowski and Operations Vice President Keyla Roman, is owned by Deltec International Group, a Bahamas-headquartered independent financial […]

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BMRA Youth Racers Fundraising For UK Trip

Youth racers from the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association are fundraising for an overseas training intensive in England, which is set to take place next year. The group first participated in an international training weekend at the Willow Springs International Raceway in California in April 2018, and in 2020, they are travelling across England to maximise […]

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Fundraising Car Wash, Bake Sale Today In Paget

If you are looking to get your vehicle washed while also helping out a good cause, youth racers from the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association are holding a car wash and bake sale today [Dec 14] at the RUBiS Paget Service Station from 8am – 4pm. The pricing structure is $10 for bikes, $20 for cars, […]

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Relicensing Period For Fishing Vessels Extended

Vessel safety inspections for commercial fishing vessels have been suspended and the relicensing period for commercial fishing vessels has been extended, and the new deadline will be April 30th 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “As a safety measure to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is closed to […]

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Women Thwart Man Trying To Rob Business

A Howzat liquor store employee and her 81-year-old mother and second female employee thwarted a lone male that attempted to rob the business on Sunday. A police spokesperson said, “A Howzat liquor store employee and her 81-year-old mother – with the assistance of a second female employee – thwarted a lone male that attempted to […]

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Video: Fiyah Marshall’s New Single “Til De Sun”

Bermuda singer Fiyah Marshall has released a new video for his song “Til De Sun,” a Bermuda-centric single from his upcoming album “Blazin,” which is set for release on August 14. Fiyah Marshall said, “The album was recorded over the last three years and features collaborations from some of the top multi platinum recording artists […]

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Singer Valerie Sherwood Releases New Videos

Local singer and songwriter Valerie Sherwood has released two videos to correspond with her “Be Fabulous” album, including visuals for tracks ‘The Railway Song’ and ‘The Aquarium Song.’ To date, Ms. Sherwood’s works include two musical albums, along with three visual products and a selection of poetry, most of it “whimsical for kids, but also […]

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Music Video: Sir Dudley’s New Single “Be Yaself”

Bermudian reggae artist Giles “Sir Dudley” Spurling has released a new single titled ‘Be Yaself,’ a song composed of an instrumental created by Major Lazer from the song “Run Up” featuring PartyNextDoor and Nicki Minaj, along with lyrics and vocals composed by Sir Dudley. Recorded, mixed and mastered at MassFX Recording by Mr. Ivibes of Ivibes Productions, […]

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Music Video: Heritage Releases New Single

L.A.-based soul/pop band HEЯITAGE, which is comprised of Bermudian musicians, released their new single and music video cover for “I Can” by Chronixx. A spokesperson said, “The video was directed by Brandon Lee and shot in various locations in Los Angeles. With HannaH’s soulful crooning and Gianluca Gibbons’ enchanting saxophone playing, the band breathe their […]

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Audio: Collie Buddz Releases New Single “Bank”

Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has released a new single, with his latest song ‘Bank’, featuring Russ and B Young. A report from Billboard said, “After being wooed by ‘Love & Reggae’ last summer, Collie Buddz is now ready to chase that paper. The Bermudian reggae star returns with his catchy new single ‘Bank.’ Audio | Parental advisory due […]

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Photos & Video: P.A.L.S. Fundraising Walk

[Updated with photos] The 32nd annual P.A.L.S. Family Fun Walk is being held this morning [Feb 23], starting and finishing in Paget. The event serves as a major annual fundraiser for the charity, with funds raised going towards medical care, equipment and supplies for cancer patients in Bermuda. This year’s event sponsors included Clarien Bank, […]

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BSX On Covid-19 & Business Continuity

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] provided information about their plans for business continuity amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [“BSX” or “Exchange”] today issued a statement on the Exchange’s response to the Covid-19 virus and business continuity. “The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting market volatility has prompted the World […]

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Snooker Singles & Doubles Semi-Finals Results

Bermuda Open Singles Semi-Finals Tyler Moniz has returned to Snooker after a brief retirement to secure a place in the Bermuda Open Championship Semi-Finals, he will take on Maurice Hawkins, their match will be played at Spanish Point Boat Club on Saturday, March 15th at 7p.m. The other Semi-Final will see Bermuda Open defending champion […]

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Snooker: Bermuda Open Singles, Doubles Finals

The Bermuda Snooker Association held the Bermuda Open Doubles and Singles Finals at the Spanish Point Boat Club. The Doubles team of Zane DeSilva and Steven Bremar defeated Keith Smith and Daniel Caines 3 straight games. DeSilva and Bremar won the first game 51-28, they then won the second game 66-41 and then they closed […]

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Harness Racer Waldron Impressing In Canada

Bermudian harness racer Kiwon Waldron has been making an impressive name for himself tearing up the track in Canada in recent months. Invited to participate on the Quebec Regional Fair Circuit by Team Allard, one of the leading North America harness racing outfits in terms both of wins and earnings, the 19-year old Bermudian racked […]

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Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 28] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Bermuda 1st – An Update, Banana Supply, Preparedness Awareness of the Coronavirus, the 55th Annual Primary School Art Exhibition, the 2019-2020 Financial Support for Bermuda College Students, a new Government Public Safety […]

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Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 6] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Bermuda Hospitals Board Annual Report 2015 and the Tabling the Repatriation & Mixed Status Families Bill. We will post the audio feed here at around 10am on Friday. Update: Live broadcast has […]

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Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 13] and only one statement is scheduled to be delivered, which is on the Bermuda Public Schools – System Transformation. We will post the audio feed here at around 10.15am on Friday. Update: Live broadcast has concluded, and the audio of […]

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Audio & Parliament Order Of Business

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will hold a ‘virtual session’ today [May 8] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Emergency Powers [COVID-19 Continuing Precautions] Regulations 2020, 6 Megawatt Solar Farm Progress, COVID-19- Fiscal and Economic Plan Update, Public Works COVID-19 Operations, Heritage Month 2020, Government Feedback Forum for COVID-19 and Public […]

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OBA Using WhatsApp For Public Discussions

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has set up two WhatsApp groups to allow the public to “ask us questions as well as discuss the statements and articles that we release into the public domain” according to OBA leader Craig Cannonier. Mr. Cannonier said, “Communication is key and nowadays there are many ways in which we […]

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Local Business Owners Launch Digital Campaign

The digital campaign #ChooseBDA was launched on Sunday May 3rd on Instagram and Facebook as an effort by a small group of business owners to “help bring awareness to the major impact local small businesses has on the island’s overall economy.” “These founding business owners hail from different sectors of the economy [retail, service, hospitality, […]

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Bermudian Singer In UK Music Charity Venture

Bermudian entertainer Janita Adderley is part of a charity initiative in the UK which is using music to raise awareness and funds for those suffering from mental health issues. Singer Ms Adderley, a member of the Bermuda group The Loquats and the all-female band Stiletto 5, studied at York College and still spends time in […]

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Singer Chelsea Amber To Perform In Toronto

An upcoming concert by Bermudian-Canadian singer-songwriter Chelsea Amber is one of the hottest tickets in Toronto right now. She will be headlining a show along with fellow Juno Award-nominee Drew Brown on October 28 at Mississauga’s Gospel Café. The Ontario city’s JOY Radio is promoting the show heavily, including re-posting this 2017 half-hour video of […]

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Heather Nova Singer/Songwriter Competition

The Bermuda Festival’s Heather Nova Singer/Songwriter Competition is expanding this year, and is open all male and female local entrants under the age of 30. The winner will be mentored by Ms. Nova and will have the opportunity to open for one of the Bermuda Festival events. In addition, the winner will receive $500 and […]

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Audio: Singer Celebrates Romance With Song

Local singer and songwriter Valerie Sherwood has recorded a new version of her song One Heart and One Mind, which she wrote in 1984 to perform at the wedding of her friends Alan and Ruth Marquardt, who are celebrating 35 years of marriage this year. The guitar ballad version of the song features music and […]

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Court: Man Admits Importing Cannabis Resin

[Written by Don Burgess] A 51-year-old Hamilton Parish man admitted importing more than $120,000 worth of cannabis resin into Bermuda. Appearing in Magistrates Court, Michael Johnson pleaded guilty to one count of drug importation after customs officers at the L.F. Wade International Airport in a package with his name on it. The package had arrived as […]

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