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Two compelling plays — perfect for election season — to see this month in Denver and Boulder

Set in earlier eras, these powerful dramas engage our political moment.




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Stripped of qualified immunity, Colorado police officers turn to common law to seek protection from lawsuits

Civil rights attorneys say the fallback to common law is designed to keep law enforcement officers immune from civil claims despite the 2020 reforms.





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Weekend Movie Marathon: Diggy Simmons Flexes Like Uncle Rus



"The Start Up" premieres on Saturday at 8P/7C.



  • BET Star Cinema

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Flicks of the Week: Damon Wayans Joins the Marine Ranks



The comedian stars in Major Payne this week.



  • BET Star Cinema

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9 Months Pregnant Woman Found Dead In Florida Park



Police suspect ‘foul play.’




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Dr. Marc Lamont Hill Suffers Mild Heart Attack



“Please listen to your bodies,” he wrote.




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Neighbor Taunts Black Family With Monkey Noises



The police say no crime was committed.





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Kwame Simmons's Educational Journey



Kwame Simmons tackles education in urban communities.




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In the Footsteps of Usher Raymond



Usher is the ultimate performer and musical inspiration.




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Kwame Simmons’s Imprint on Education



Kwame Simmons talks as a representative of his community.




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Center Stage: Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds's Top Musical Feats



Babyface has a career worth emulating.







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Ice Me Out! Odell Beckham Jr. $1.8M Smile Is Full Of 13 Carat Diamonds

He also has a diamond-encrusted cross on one tooth!





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Simone Biles Reveals Her Aunt Died During Tokyo Olympics

She passed two days prior to competing in the balance beam.




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First Black Woman To Win Gold Medal In Wrestling To Use Prize Money To By A Food Truck For Her Mom

Tamyra Mensah-Stock says “it’s her dream.”




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WATCH: NBA Star Andre Drummond Saves Son From Drowning In Pool

The terrifying video has gone viral on Twitter.




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Naomi Osaka To Donate Prize Money From Upcoming Tennis Event To Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts

Her father is a native of Haiti.




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Simone Biles Cheers On Boyfriend Jonathan Owens During NFL Preseason Game While On Vacation

The couple supports each other.




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NFL Will Play Black National Anthem In Pregame Ceremonies Games This Season

The league is embracing a social justice narrative.




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Simone Biles Fights Back Tears While Describing Abuse During Congressional Testimony

She says it impacted the Tokyo Olympics.




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Simone Biles Goes On Gymnastics Tour After Her Powerful Senate Testimony

She is headlining the Athleta Presents Gold Over America.




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Simone Biles Says She Should Have Quit The Olympic Team Before Tokyo

“It was too much,” the gymnast said.




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One Hour Video: 2024 Peppercorn Ceremony

Continuing a centuries-old tradition, the annual Peppercorn Ceremony is taking place in St. George’s this morning [May 8]. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Peppercorn Ceremony In St George’s Video: Peppercorn Ceremony In St. George’s Photos: 2023 Peppercorn Ceremony Peppercorn Ceremony To […]




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Photos: 2024 Peppercorn Ceremony

The annual Peppercorn Ceremony was held this week in St George’s, continuing a tradition that began some 200 years ago. The RBR Band and Corps of Drums led a Guard of Honour and Colour Party on to King’s Square in the Town of St George for the traditional event. Governor, Rena Lalgie, who is the Regiment’s Commander-in-Chief, paid […]




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Major Simons Appointed As Commanding Officer

Governor Rena Lalgie announced that Major Duncan Simons will succeed Lt Col Ben Beasley BEM as Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment on June 1, 2024. Governor Lalgie said, “The Regiment plays a key role in ensuring the safety and security of Bermuda both on land and on water and Major Simons’ experience, gained […]




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Regiment Welcome Lt/Col Duncan Simons

The Royal Bermuda Regiment welcomed its new Commanding Officer after the “sword of command” was officially exchanged. At a formal ceremony under blue skies at Warwick Camp, Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Simons took over the role from Lt Col Ben Beasley. Governor Rena Lalgie acknowledged Lt Col Beasley whose command she said “commenced under unprecedented circumstances […]




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Trott & Duncan Appoint Rakaya Simmons-Landy

Trott & Duncan Limited appointed Rakaya Simmons-Landy as its new qualified litigation associate. A spokesperson said, “Trott & Duncan Limited [T&D], a Bermuda-based law firm known for its unparalleled dedication to legal excellence and client service, is thrilled to announce the official appointment of Rakaya Simmons-Landy as the firm’s newest qualified litigation associate. Ms. Simmons-Landy, […]




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Fairmont Southampton Renovations Update

Westend Properties shared an update on the ongoing renovations at the Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Work at the site is proceeding as planned – for instance, demolition within the building has begun in anticipation of the extensive overhaul of the hotel interior. The initial shipments of containers of construction materials and equipment have arrived […]




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Desmond Finishes 7th In West Point Sprints

Brian Desmond and his Fordham men’s swimming & diving teammates began their season with the West Point Sprints, a meet between three schools, Marist, Army and Fordham. Desmond competed in the men’s 100 yard backstroke touching the wall in a time of 52.66 finishing 7th. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos […]




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Brian Desmond Wins 50 Yard Backstroke

The Fordham University men’s swimming and diving team opened its 2024-25 season with a dominant victory over Manhattan College at the Col. Francis B. Messmore Aquatic Center. The Rams won nearly every event, securing a 156.5-83.5 win. Brian Desmond contributed to the team’s success, winning the men’s 50-yard backstroke with a time of 24.09. He […]




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Desmond Competes In Columbia Dual Meet

Brian Desmond and the Fordham University men’s swimming and diving team traveled to Columbia University for a dual meet competition. Desmond participated in three events. In the 100-yard backstroke, he finished sixth with a time of 55.10. He followed that with a seventh-place finish in the 200-yard backstroke, clocking a time of 2:04.94. Desmond also […]




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Man Given 30 Month Prison Sentence In The UK

Trundae Darrell has been given a 30-month prison sentence after being convicted of drug offences in England. A statement from Staffordshire Police said, “A 30-year-old man has been jailed after being convicted of drug offences in Tamworth. “Trundae Darrell was detained by officers conducting a section 17 search on 31 March 2021. Three large packages of class […]




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Video: Simmons Earns First-Round Win In Mexico

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons scored his third successive first-round stoppage win with a TKO over Mexican Victor Aceves in Tijuana yesterday [May 19]. Simmons dropped Aceves [2-7-2] twice in the opening stanza before the referee waved the fight off, handing the Bermudian his fourth straight victory since turning professional. Dismantling his […]




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Video: Bermuda In Pickleball Opening Ceremony

The Bermuda national pickleball team took part in the Pickleball World Cup opening ceremony in Lima, Peru, yesterday [October 22]. Athletes from the Pickleball Association of Bermuda [PAB] will compete in the Open Elite Men’s Division, Junior Division, Women’s Division, Senior Men’s Division and Senior Women’s Division. Bermuda will compete against 27 nations in the […]




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Gymnastics Open House Event Next Month

Youngsters can enjoy the fun and excitement of gymnastics at an Open House event next month. The Open House is hosted by the Bermuda Gymnastics Association’s training centre in Southside, St David’s, on July 10. The free session, from 9 am to 11 am, is for children aged 1 to 5. Related Stories Results: International […]




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Photos: Awards & Honours Ceremony

The Honours and Awards Ceremony was held, with people presented their King’s Certificates and Badges of Honour to community members, while long service awards were presented to the Bermuda Police Service, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and the Department of Corrections. Government House said, “Last week, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, hosted an […]




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Duke Of Edinburgh Gold Award Ceremony

Governor Rena Lalgie welcomed eight Gold Awardees — Kojo Darrell, Samai Dunn, Taj Lowery, Magnus Ringsted, Joanna Santiago, Maximilian Santiago, Jelani Simmons and Yari Tucker — to the Governor’s residence for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Gold Award Ceremony. A spokesperson said, “Yesterday, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie welcomed eight Gold Awardees […]




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Wightman & Carey Honoured At Ceremony

The Peace and Social Justice Ministry of Bermuda’s Roman Catholic Church held their annual Peace and Social Justice Award Ceremony, honouring Arthur Wightman and Denise Carey of Home Bermuda for their dedication to addressing homelessness in Bermuda. Chairperson Joanne Wohlmuth said, “The Peace and Social Justice Ministry of the Roman Catholic Church in Hamilton, Bermuda […]




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Phillies, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks Win

The YAO Youth Baseball League continued at the YAO Ball Park on Kindley Field this weekend, with the Phillies, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Diamondbacks all earning wins. Cal Ripken Division [Ages 10-12]: Phillies 14 Red Sox 5 The Phillies had an all-around team effort in their 14-5 win over the Red Sox. The Phillies […]




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Adam Hall And Biloxi Defeat Montgomery

Baseball player Adam Hall played his part in Biloxi Shuckers 6-4 win over the Montgomery Biscuits at Keesler Federal Park yesterday [July 19]. The Shuckers took an early lead on a sacrifice fly from Hall in the first inning. Hall also scored a run after a sacrifice fly that allowed him to drive in from […]




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Adam Hall & Biloxi Shuckers Fall To Montgomery

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall had another multi-hit game, going 2-for-5, but his Biloxi Shuckers fell to the Montgomery Biscuits 11-3 in their series opener at Keesler Federal Park. Hall’s performance included a key RBI single that also led to a second run scoring on an errant throw, momentarily closing the gap to 7-3. Despite […]




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Hall & Biloxi Defeat The Montgomery Biscuits

Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates earned a 4-2 win over the Montgomery Biscuits at Keesler Federal Park. With the win, the Shuckers maintain a 2.5-game lead over the Mississippi Braves and expand their lead to four games over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for the final playoff spot in the South Division with 17 […]




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Coleridge Fubler Named Player Of The Month

Bermudian goalkeeper Coleridge Fubler has been named Player of the Month for English non-league side Binfield. Fubler kept a clean sheet in Binfield’s 2-0 win at home to South Park in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One on Saturday [November 2]. “It’s been a good month for me,” Fubler told the club’s […]




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Cricket Friendly Matches Set For Next Month

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 […]