For a fourth consecutive year, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is heading out on the water with its team of citizen scientists to survey coral reefs around the island as a part of the annual BZS REEF Watch, with the excursion taking place with the support of lead sponsor HISCOX. The event, which is also […]

Bermuda’s Paralympic team is preparing to take part in the opening ceremony today [Aug 28] in Paris, France, with Jessica Lewis set to proudly carry our flag. Joining her in the opening ceremony will be Bermuda teammate Yushae DeSilva-Andrade as well as coaches and local officials. The opening ceremony is scheduled to get underway at 3.00pm Bermuda […]

The Bermuda Police Service said they stand with other jurisdictions around the world in supporting Anti-Money Laundering Day on 29th October. Acting Assistant Commissioner [Crime] Nicholas Pedro said, “The Bermuda Police Service stands with other jurisdictions around the world in supporting and celebrating Anti-Money Laundering Day on 29th October. “Money laundering presents many dangers, especially […]

Just for Laughs Bermuda is set to return in January with their 17th edition, with the event to feature Alonzo Bodden, Erica Rhodes, Matt Wright, Bermuda’s Jonathan Young, and special guest Gina Yashere. A spokesperson said, “Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce that the 17th edition of Just For Laughs Bermuda will take place […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Overall Regional and Mini Caribbean Equestrian Association’s Dressage Challenge results have been tallied and recently announced, with Bermuda making an excellent showing to claim multiple wins. A spokesperson said, “Once again, the annual Regional & Mini Challenges came to very successful conclusions for Bermuda competitors who can now boast of securing overall winnings as […]

The Bermuda Public Services Union partners with Bermuda Hospitals Board for Mental Health Expo on Saturday [Oct 12] at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has partnered with the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] for its upcoming Mental Health Expo, scheduled for Saturday 12 October 2024 from 1pm to […]

[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] World Stroke Day 2024 is an important opportunity to spread a message of hope and support for survivors in our community. Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, and its impact can be devastating for individuals and their families. However, it’s crucial to emphasize that there […]

The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] announced the launch of Growing Together: Nutrition for Pregnancy, a new series of nutrition classes designed to “support pregnant women in making informed, healthy choices for themselves and their babies.” A spokesperson said, “Sponsored by the It Takes A Village Foundation [ITAV], these classes are a valuable addition to our […]

Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban represented Bermuda at the 13th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum [CREF] held on the 28 and 29 of October. A Government spokesperson said, “The event is considered the largest annual event in the Caribbean energy market. This regional stakeholder event that explores opportunities to accelerate investment in clean energy is […]

The Regulatory Authority has approved the change of control of Saturn Solar Bermuda 1 Ltd. to FB Solar, LLC. A statement from the RA said, “In accordance with the Electricity Act 2016, and upon the consent of the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter H. Roban, JP, MP, the Regulatory Authority [the RA] has […]

The Government has issued an RFP for rooftop solar for “approximately thirty Government owned buildings across Bermuda.” The notice said, “This Request for Proposals [RFP] is an invitation by the Government of Bermuda to prospective proponents to submit proposals for Government Solar Development Project, as further described in Section A of the Request for Proposal […]

The Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families is now utilizing solar power which they said “will provide most of the energy required to power their electrical needs.” A spokesperson said, “Gil Nolan, operations manager of Sunny Side Solar and Nick Hutchings, a volunteer for the non-profit solar company that donated the solar panels to the […]

In this year’s Budget, “$400,000 will be spent to complete the installation of solar panels on several government buildings,” the Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. The Government tweeted the graphic below, saying, “Capital funding will be allocated to installation of solar panels on several government buildings, to Forts & historical sites, continuance of […]

“Bermuda has taken a significant step towards sustainable energy development with the introduction of the Electricity Amendment Act 2022 [Consequential Amendments] Regulations 2023,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban regarding the act, which went into effect on 9th May 2023. “This Act paved the way for introducing the Electricity [Innovative Licence] Regulations 2023 which […]

The Norwegian Breakaway apparently hit a 45-foot Sei whale when its thruster malfunctioned while preparing to dock in Manhattan on Sunday [May 4], shortly before setting sail for Bermuda. The carcass of the whale washed ashore later that day, and investigators are now working to determine if the collision with the large cruise ship caused […]

A report in the UK’s Daily Mail over the weekend highlighted “the swimming pigs of Bermuda” – the only problem being that we don’t have swimming pigs, with the article having confused us with the Bahamas. The headline initially read, “The swimming pigs of Bermuda become YouTube stars,” and the story went on to mention […]

A 31 year old man — who is alleged to have run through Somerset Long Bay totally naked — was arrested for indecent exposure during the first day of Cup Match. A police spokesperson said, “A 31 year old man was arrested for indecent exposure on Somerset Long Bay on Thursday. He was bailed to […]

Camiko Smith has once again qualified for the PGA Butterfield Bermuda Championship, after winning the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier at the Port Royal Golf Course. Eric West and Nicholas Jones also qualified for the prestigious event. Smith took a four stroke lead into the second round and shot a 2-over par 73 to finish […]

Antonio Pierce will start his first National Football League [NFL] season as a head coach when his Las Vegas Raiders team face AFC West rival, the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday [September 8]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, is a former linebacker for the New York Giants, who he helped win the Super […]

Bermudian music director Taylor Ralph has earned a prestigious Sports Emmy for her role in producing a segment for the CBS television broadcast of the Super Bowl this year. Ms Ralph was recognised for her role in producing a Las Vegas-themed short, featuring Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” which aired during the NFL showpiece event in […]

[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] Geraldine Sidders has immersed herself in Chinese kickboxing since taking up the sport two years ago. Tomorrow, [November 2] she will showcase her skills in the Bermuda Open Wushu Championships, where more than 30 local athletes will compete in wushu Sanda [Chinese kickboxing] and wushu taolu [forms] at Whitney Institute Middle […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack is ready to “make my country proud” as he gears up for the opening race of the North America Talent Cup in Austin, Texas, this coming weekend [April 8 to 10]. The 16-year-old is racing overseas for the first time against talented young riders from the United […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack admits he was surprised by the speed of his North American Talent Cup rivals during his race debut in Washington State last month. Cumbermack missed the first two rounds of the seven-race series after suffering a broken leg in a practice session before the opening race in Austin in April. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack will compete in the final leg of the seven-race Chuckwalla Motorcycle Racing Association [CMVA] series in Desert Centre, California, this weekend [April 15 and 16]. It will be the Bermudian’s second international meet of the year, having made his debut in the fifth round of the series in February, […]

Jediah Cumbermack was back in action competing in the final leg of the seven-race Chuckwalla Motorcycle Racing Association [CMVA] series in Desert Centre, California. He competed in the Formula Ultra Lightweight Class where he finished 2nd, clocking a six-lap time of 12:10.977, and he also competed in the Formula Ultra Lightweight Class, where he recorded […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack has reflected on his superb performances at the recent Chuckwalla Motorcycle Racing Association [CMVA] series in Desert Centre, California. The 17-year-old was competing in the final leg of the seven-race series at the Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, considered the premier course in Southern California. He participated in two classes – the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack hopes for a swift recovery after breaking his wrist during a recent MotoAmerica Junior Cup race in Minnesota. The 17-year-old sustained the injury in the sixth leg of the nine-race series at the Brainerd International Raceway. Cumbermack, representing Texas-based team A.I.R Onze Moto Racing, finished fifteenth […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine is determined to make the most of his remaining Spanish MIR Racing Finetwork Cup races this season. Divine returned to action for the fifth leg of the series at the Circuito Fortuna Motor Sport in Murcia last month after recovering from a hand injury, which ruled […]

[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 motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has described competing at the Monster Energy Grand Prix MotoGP at the Silverstone GP Circuit last weekend as an “unforgettable experience.” Racing in the R&G Talent Cup round four, Divine was representing the Sencat Talent Team/Mortimer Racing – Victoria House Academy for the second successive round of the Moto3 class […]

A group of approximately 40 people, including members of the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC], Somersfield Academy students, and event coordinator Glenn Fubler gathered at Victoria Park on Wednesday, May 1 for the Walk Through History event. A spokesperson said, “The Walk Through History, held on Wednesday, May 1st, began at noon at Victoria Park, […]

Thursday, October 10 is expected to see early cloud and a chance of one or two showers, brighter thereafter, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise […]

Friday, October 11 is expected to be mostly cloudy with rain/showers, easing towards evening, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and […]

Saturday October 12 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be N. The relative humidity is expected to be near 57%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will be at 6:49pm. High […]

Sunday, October 13 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 58%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and sunset will be at […]

Monday, October 14 is expected to see mostly sunny day turns cloudy with a few showers overnight, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be […]

Tuesday October 15 is expected to be windy with thunderstorms, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7:23am and sunset will be at […]

Wednesday October 16 is expected to see a mix of clouds and sun, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7:24am and sunset […]

Thursday, October 17 is expected to be mostly cloudy with a few showers, clearing overnight, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 7.24am […]

Friday, October 18 is expected to see sunshine developing, chance of one or two late night showers, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be […]

Saturday October 19 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7:26am and sunset will be at 6:41pm. High […]

Sunday, October 20 is expected to see a possible morning shower, brightening up during afternoon, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 7.27am […]

Monday, October 21 is expected to be generally sunny, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 7.28am and sunset will be at 6.38pm. […]

Tuesday October 22 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be E. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at 7:28am and sunset will be at 6:37pm. High […]