[Updated with video] The Flower Bar in Hamilton held a grand opening and ribbon cutting event this evening, with the new business offering a unique mix of floral-infused cocktails, flower arrangements, floral workshops more. Steven Faries opened the shop earlier this year, and held their official ribbon-cutting event today. According to Mr Faries, the bar combines a modern, […]

The ‘All In Stunt Show’ event was held yesterday [Sept 5] at the No. 1 Car Park on Front Street in Hamilton, with riders on motorcycles and bicycles performing, while small children were also able to take part via their own small course, with fun castles, food vendors and more also on hand for an […]

The Bermuda Motocross Season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Zico Majors won the Expert Class, while Aaron Cannonier claimed the victory in the Over 30’s Class, and Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the Novice Class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson claimed the victory in the Super mini Class, Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the PeeWee Class, while Tinho Tucker-Wall won the 50cc Class. […]

The 5th anniversary edition of Motor Fest was held today [July 2] on Front Street in Hamilton. A spokesperson previously said, “There will be 15 categories for Best in Show this year, having added trophies for Best Scrambler and Best Street Scram. The cash prize pool has increased from $3,000 to $5,000, with an expectation […]

The Scooter Mart Motor Fest took place yesterday [June 30] on Front Street, offering a wide array of activities, booths and more. A spokesperson previously said, “Scooter Mart Motor Fest [presented by Bermuda Charge], the island’s premier celebration of bike and auto culture, is set to deliver an unforgettable experience on 30 June on Front […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T Butterfield & Son Limited provided notice of shareholder ownership over 5%. The notice said, “Pursuant to BSX Regulation 6.14 [2] [ii] we write to notify the BSX that the following shareholders now hold 5% or more of the Bank’s outstanding ordinary shares: Blackrock Inc […]

The Bermuda Bankers Association announced support for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, highlighting the need to recognize and prevent financial abuse, especially among older adults. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Bankers Association supports World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which takes place each year on June 15th. This is an opportunity to remind […]

Clarien’s new interns, Maya Dean, Chelsea Correira, and David Goonewardene, made a “significant impact” this summer with their fresh ideas, the company said. A spokesperson said, “As we embrace the final weeks of summer, Clarien is proud to introduce our latest team members—interns Maya Dean, Chelsea Correira, and David Goonewardene—who have spent the past few weeks […]

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] announced the team being sent to the Dominican Republic to participate in the 2024 ITF/COTECC U12 Team Competition, which will take place from June 28th – July 5th. The team will consist of three girls Arianna Parra, Lee Terceira, Ella Metschnabel, and Jacky Lambert [Coach]. The three boys are […]

The 2024 ITF/COTECC Under 12 Team Competition got underway in the Dominican Republic, with a mixed day for the Bermuda teams. The Bermuda Boys won their opening match against the Bahamas 2 – 1. Manuel Maldonado gave Bermuda the lead by winning the first match 6-4, 6-0. Oliver Anderson fell in the second match – […]

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 […]

The team from Spain raced to victory in the Bermuda SailGP this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Diego Botin’s Los Gallos got the better of two of the leagues heavyweights – Australia and New Zealand – in a tense three-boat final at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix to win its second SailGP event of […]

The 2024 Bermuda Sail Grand Prix was held this past weekend, with nine international teams in action, with the team from Spain racing to victory. You can see photos and video of the event’s opening day by clicking here, and you can see video of day two’s action by clicking here. Related Stories Photos: SailGP Teams Practice In […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] race season concluded this past weekend at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Malakai Dill won the pee wee division on the day, with Cassidy Spencer-King Clarke winning the 50cc class. Mazali Tucker won the 65cc class, A’jahni Foggo claimed the 85cc class title, and Nyla Goodchild won the 85cc ladies […]

On May 3, the Bermuda Pacers Track Club organized the 15th Annual Schools Relay Classic at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, featuring many of the island’s top young runners. You can view photos below and the full results here. Related Stories Photos: National Track & Field Championships Photos & Results: World Athletics Day Meet […]

The Kim Burns Memorial Open 2024 tennis & pickleball tournament concluded at the Pomander Gate Tennis & Pickleball Club, with finals in both tennis and pickleball. Several finals needed a third-set tie-breaker to decide a winner. In tennis during the men’s open singles final no. 2 seed Sam Butler defeated No. 1 seed Tariq Simons 2-6, […]

The Bermuda Smash Invitational continued this Saturday [May 8], with Smith Sixers and Pembroke Pathers both earning wins. Smiths Sixers won by 28 runs: Smiths Sixers 179/8 Sandys Spartans 151/7 The Smiths Sixers won the toss and elected to bat, they would score 179/8, captain Onias Bascome was the top scorer with 50 which came […]

[Updated] The Move More Bermuda Senior Games were held at the Flora Duffy Stadium today [May 19]. Minister of Health, Kim Wilson previously said, “This event is part of the Department of Health’s ‘Move More Bermuda’ initiative, designed to emphasise the significance of including more physical activity into our daily routines.” Update May 20, 9.39am: […]

Athletes from across Bermuda arrived in Somerset early this morning [May 24] for the Bermuda Day Race, with many traveling to the West End via ferry. For our live updates of ongoing Bermuda Day events, click here, and for all of our coverage of Bermuda Day over the years, click here. For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day […]

Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsey won Friday’s [May 24] Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, with both crossing the line in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd, and today’s festivities also included a youth and senior races. You can view all our ongoing live updates by clicking here and all our Bermuda Day coverage by clicking here. […]

Bermuda hosted the Cayman Islands in an international rugby match at the National Sports Center this weekend, with Bermuda being defeated 44 – 12. A spokesperson previously said, “These games are part of the Rugby America’s North [RAN] qualification pathway, a competition spread over three years from 2024-2026. “This weekend’s match-up is especially significant as […]

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] held the second Eat ‘Em to Beat ‘Em Lionfish Chowder Competition on Saturday at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ]. A spokesperson previously said, “Participating visitors will help to choose the best Lionfish Chowder in Bermuda from eight competing chefs and restaurants: Butterfield Fine Dining, Chef Roy’s, Docksiders, Hamilton […]

A new café and garden lounge, The Botanist, has been launched in Bermuda’s Botanical Gardens A spokesperson said, “Founded by three food and drink lovers—Stuart, Henric, and Pete—The Botanist offers a unique fusion of fresh food, great drinks and art in Bermuda’s Botanical Gardens. Come for the food, stay for the drinks and uncover the […]

A new restaurant in Pembroke – Kebobs On The Curve — officially opened its doors on Friday [June 7], with the Gombey Warriors helping to celebrate the occasion. Kebobs on the Curve, run by husband and wife Chris and Elaine Lima, offers Halal meats, kebobs, salads, wraps and more. “We have Muslim friends who often say […]

Westend Properties announced that the Waterlot Inn at the Fairmont Southampton will be reopening on December 3, 2024, following the “completion of extensive interior and exterior renovations.” A spokesperson said “Housed in a building that dates back to 1670, the destination restaurant has always been an island favourite and we are eager to welcome patrons […]

The Court Street Market hosted a Food and Music Festival event on Sunday [Sept 1]. Gary Augustus previously said, “We have secured Willard Burch, The Unit, Vance Goater & SOS, Hindsight, Live Wire, Samantha Smith, and since its the day before Labour Day, we invited Mr. Chris Furbert to say a few words. “Food vendors […]

The Bermuda Anglers Club Junior Fishing Tournament was held today [Aug 13] with prizes up for grabs in several categories for boys and girls, which include fishing from the shore or from a boat. Tournament Director Kip Froud previously commented, “We are very fortunate to have a great group of sponsors for the Junior Fishing […]

The Blue Prosperity Plan has unveiled revised draft maps for the proposed marine protected area [MPA] network which “highlight significant changes that accommodate feedback received from the commercial fishing industry.” A Government spokesperson said, “After extensive consultation, a series of new draft maps were revealed that form the proposed marine protected area [MPA] network as […]

The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding commercial and recreational fishers that fishing in the Seasonally Protected Areas, also known as the “Hind Grounds” and “Grouper Grounds”, will be prohibited from 15 April through 14 August 2024 in order to protect spawning Red Hinds and Black Groupers. According to yesterday’s official notices, “The Ministry of […]

The 2024 Bermuda Billfish Blast — part of the Bermuda Triple Crown — was held this week, with one of the notable catches being a 636lb blue marlin, caught on ‘Debaitable.’ The event website notes, “For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue […]

The 2024 Bermuda Billfish Blast — part of the Bermuda Triple Crown — was held this past week.The event website notes, “For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue giant Atlantic blue marlin as well as a host of other species. It’s home […]

[Updated with video] The 2024 Big Game Classic Tournament is underway, as part of the Triple Crown series. According to the event website, “The largest event of the Triple Crown series, the Bermuda Big Game Classic is one of the world’s most prestigious blue marlin tournaments thanks in part to a fleet of some of […]

Attorney Perry Trott has launched ‘And the Drama Begins’, which is described as a “vital handbook aimed at demystifying the complexities of estate management for everyone, not just the wealthy.” A spokesperson said, “Well known Bermudian attorney Perry Trott is pleased to announce the release of his book, “And the Drama Begins,” which officially launches today. […]

Members of the young Bermuda volleyball team held a Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] clean-up event this past weekend. The effort saw the young people collect trash, with the endeavour resulting in an impressive amount of refuse rounded up to be properly discarded. Related Stories Photos: US Consulate Participates In Clean Up Photos: Airport Group Join […]

Recently, the Government of Bermuda held its first Public Service Community Clean-up event in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. A Government spokesperson said, “Employee volunteers from various Government Ministries and Departments came together to clear approximately 6,680 pounds of litter and illegally dumped bulk waste from multiple sections of the railway trail and roadsides […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] recently wrapped up the 2023 Great Big Bermuda Clean-Up, removing more than 25,000 pounds of litter and illegally dumped bulk waste. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful recently wrapped up the 2023 Great Big Bermuda Clean-Up. The event was sponsored by BF&M and hosted during Earth Week from April 17th to 23rd. […]

In celebration of World Oceans Day, Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] hosted a number of events, including an art show at the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA]. A spokesperson previously said, “KBB’s Oceans Art Show opened on Thursday June 8th [World Oceans Day] and runs to Friday June 16th. “The show features the work of local artists […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] took part in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Junior Golf Clinic at Port Royal Golf Course, engaging 40 local students aged 5-14 with waste management education and emphasizing the significance of environmental stewardship. Keep Bermuda Beautiful said, “Things we love! Working with little people and teens is one of KBB’s most favorite […]

Members of the public, past and present Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] members teamed up at the Friendship Vale Park in Devonshire for a series of clean-ups on Sunday [April 28]. Schools, corporate partners, and community organisations also gathered to participate in the clean-up activities, which started at 11 am and featured entertainment, refreshments, KBB trivia, […]

The first Harbour Nights of the year was held last night [May 15] on Front Street in Hamilton. A spokesperson previously said, “Proudly sponsored by Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and the Department of Culture, this inaugural event promises an evening of vibrancy, entertainment, and sustainability education. “Themed ‘Cultural Roots & Sustainability Truths,’ the first Harbour Night […]

The Rotary Clubs of Bermuda, in collaboration with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], conducted their Rotary EPIC Day of Service on Saturday, May 18th. A spokesperson said, “The Rotary Clubs of Bermuda partnered with KBB and invited past and present Rotarians, public and private school students, friends of KBB and Friends of Rotary to their Rotary […]

Young footballers from the DaRock Elite Performance Academy participated in a recent Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] clean-up initiative on Collector’s Hill. Danté Leverock, the founder of the DaRock Elite Performance Academy, said community service is a cornerstone of their values and stressed the importance of teaching players the importance of giving back. “We’re proud to […]

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club recently hosted the Argus International Gig Regatta in the St. George’s Harbour. A spokesperson previously said, “The competition will be fierce, with two days of all-male and all-female crews racing in staggered heats. This is the first time in four years that local crews have the opportunity to test their […]

MultiStrat, the specialty reinsurance and capital advisory firm, has announced two senior promotions in its underwriting team as the company continues to build out its expertise, talent, capital, brokers, investors, and carrier partners in 2024 and 2025. A spokesperson said, “Kier James has stepped up from Vice President, Underwriting, to the role of Chief Underwriting […]

Mosaic Insurance has “launched customized global terrorism and sabotage coverage for fine art and specie insureds, with syndicated capacity extending up to $215 million per risk.” A spokesperson said, “The new product offers coverage for physical loss or damage caused by acts of terrorism and sabotage, protecting artwork and other high-value contents housed in museums, […]

Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced a $1.9 billion special dividend and also announced executive promotions. A spokesperson said, “Arch Capital Group Ltd. [NASDAQ: ACGL, Arch or the Company] today announced that its Board of Directors [Board] has declared a special cash dividend [special dividend] of $1.9 billion to common shareholders, representing $5.00 per outstanding common share. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Local bodybuilder Ross Caesar hopes his recent impressive achievements on the international stage have inspired others to chase their goals. Caesar followed up his superb third-place finish in the men’s classic physique at the prestigious IFBB Pro League Masters Olympia in Cluj, Romania, last weekend with a second place in the […]

The project to “enhance safety and stability on Scaur Hill, Sandys Parish” continues, with the work having started late last month and expected to take approximately six months to complete Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch previously stated: “The 230-foot retaining wall along Scaur Hill has been structurally undermined and urgently needs replacing. “The […]

The Sandys Boat Club ‘Paddle for PALS’ event was held this weekend in the west end, with participants dressing in costumes and bringing “your brooms, flotations, paddleboards, kayaks, and non-motorized floaties”, with the event aiming to raise funds for the PALS cancer care charity. Related Stories Photos & Video: Dockyard Fall Festival Photos: Tree Tops […]

The Royal Naval Dockyard’s ‘Fall Festival’ event was held yesterday [Oct 19] on the North Lawn, with families attending the event and enjoying activities including fun castles, face painting, entertainment, and more. Related Stories Photos & Video: Sandys Club Paddle For PALS Photos: Tree Tops II Preschool Halloween Parade Photos/Video: Tree Tops II Halloween Parade […]