Tahjae Welch has risen from an entry-level position all the way to Store Manager at the MarketPlace, with the company noting how “determination, hard work, and a positive support system can lead to impressive career advancement in Bermuda’s retail grocery industry.” A spokesperson said, “Starting his journey with The MarketPlace in 2016 straight out of […]

A collision involving two cars and a van occurred in Warwick this afternoon [July 9], and “one person has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3pm Tuesday, 9th July 2024, a reported three vehicle collision occurred at the junction of Middle Road and Longford Road in Warwick. “Early information indicates […]

Three women – Catara Mattie, Shantori Daniels, and Shaliquah Talbot — have been jailed in the UK for attempting to smuggle around £50,000 [$67,840] worth of cocaine. A statement from the UK National Crime Agency said, “Three drug couriers who attempted to smuggle cocaine worth around £50,000 into the UK on the same flight into Gatwick […]

Zarie Jackson-Burchall, Shanikae Smith-Gardener and Jahrico Smith Gardener have been sentenced to prison time in England after being convicted of offenses related to ‘kidnap and false imprisonment.’ A statement from the West Yorkshire Police said, “Two men and one woman have been jailed for their part in a kidnap in Bradford. Zarie Jackson-Burchall, 27 of no fixed abode […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher delivered a disciplined and measured display to defeat Cameroonian Serge Ambomo on points in the main event at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport yesterday [May 18]. The southpaw deployed a piston-like jab and straight left-hand punches to control the four-round super-welterweight contest, improving his unblemished record to nine wins, with […]

RUBiS Energy Bermuda has shared details regarding the opening hours for their various locations during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season. Related Stories RUBiS Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Hours RUBiS Service Station Christmas Holiday Hours Govt Responds To Comments On NSC Contract Gas Stations: Opening Hours Over The Holiday Oil Insurance Upgraded By […]

Chenice Berkeley, Kaeli Weeks-Ible and Francis Mussenden received bursary awards from the government. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week, the Government of Bermuda presented its annual Bursary Awards to three deserving young people with a combined $60,000 in funding for their studies. “This year’s awardees are: Chenice Berkeley – Studying Public Health [$20,000] Kaeli Weeks-Ible […]

Appleby welcomed new pupils Skye Burrows, Mya Gibbons and Akira McDonald to its long-standing legal trainee programme in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The two-year programme which provides pupils with training across the firm’s Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Insurance departments involves three 4-month seats in the first year and one 12-month seat in the second year. Pupils are assigned a senior attorney as a […]

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] In 2022 I was asked to join the board of the Bermuda Housing Corporation. There I met persons dedicated to providing affordable housing for almost 800 Bermudian families of various stations in life. For full disclosure, board members are paid $50 per month / Chairman $100 per month. Over […]

[Written by Freddie Forth & Martha Harris Myron] Negotiating a contract, whether written or implied, occurs in some form or another in almost every human interaction: wages, purchasing consumer goods, union bargaining, even in human relationships. It can be set implicitly and clear cut, resolvable in a matter of minutes, as when the price of […]

Photographs recently captured in the Challenger Banks area offer a stark reminder of the perils that whales can face in the ocean, with the whale spotted harbouring a slash across its back that whale researcher Andrew Stevenson said appears to have been caused by the prop of a small boat, lopping off its dorsal fin. Mr Stevenson […]

Cameron Adkins and his Christ School men’s cross country teammates competed in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association [NCHSAA] Cross Country Championships. Christ School competing in the 4A Boys 5k finished 9th with 223 points, this after Adkins finished 64th with a time of 17:54. Related Stories Armstrong Competes In MAAC Championships Marshall & […]

Rugby player Jamin Hodgkins kicked three conversions in Bridgend Ravens’ 89-26 defeat away to league leaders Newport in the Welsh Indigo Group Premiership yesterday [April 13]. The Bermudian fly-half, who has played for the national under-19 team, joined Bridgend from second-tier side Glamorgan Wanderers in January. He is a former Warwick Academy student and now […]

Jamin Hodgkins kicked three conversions for Luctonians in their 36-36 draw away to Loughborough Students in the National 2 West – the fourth level of the English rugby union pyramid on Saturday [October 26]. Hodgkins, who played for Bridgend in the Welsh Indigo Premiership last season, accounted for six points of his team’s total. The […]

The Three Kings Restaurant will be open tonight [Dec 1] for the St. George’s Christmas Walkabout, offering “two exceptional menus for the evening.” A spokesperson said, “The Three Kings Restaurant, an exciting new dining destination in St.George’s, is proud to announce its participation in the annual St. George’s Christmas Walkabout. “This highly anticipated event, taking place […]

Christian Ebbin made his Tulane University debut as the school hosted the Allstate Sugar Bowl Open. Along with Tulane, the field includes College of Charleston, Florida State, Jacksonville, Rice, Stanford, Texas A&M, Cal-Berkely, and Wisconsin. Ebbin is sailing the school’s B class boat, which is currently in 5th place with 45 points. Of the eight […]

Bermudian Christian Ebbin helped Tulane University achieve an impressive victory in sailing at the Open Atlantic Coast Championship Round 1B on St Mary’s River in St Mary’s City, Maryland, last weekend. The freshman and his team-mate Sabrina Anderson inspired Tulane to their fourth regatta win of the autumn. Ebbin and Anderson led Tulane by finishing […]

Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University sailing team-mates took to the waters in Boston, Massachusetts, competing at the recent Open Atlantic Coast championship final. Ebbin and Tulane finished third overall out of 18 teams with 99 combined total points. Tulane was paced by Kelly Holthus, Helena English, and CJ Ricci in the A Division. Through […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Author Clara Fay’s debut novel, Mark of a Crescent Moon, has earned rave reviews from critics and won three literary awards. The novel, described as a “compelling tale of intrigue, destiny, and the surprising intersection of an artistic and spiritual journey” is available at the The Bookmart, Bermuda Bookstore in Hamilton, […]

“Everyone is encouraged to “act responsibly and remember to reduce, reuse and recycle to help minimise the amount of waste generated by this event” at the Christmas Day celebrations at Elbow Beach. A spokesperson said, “Christmas Day at Elbow Beach, which is organized by the community, has become a family-friendly tradition for many locals, expats […]

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has encouraged the community to “act responsibly and help minimise the amount of waste” on Christmas Day at Elbow Beach. A KBB spokesperson said, “Christmas Day at Elbow Beach has become a family-friendly tradition for many residents of Bermuda and visitors. The celebration is organized by the community and provides a […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh says he is “over the moon” to have qualified for a second successive Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Alizadeh, who competed in the single skulls at the Tokyo Olympics, needed to finish in the top five of the 19 contenders at the World Rowing Americas Regatta […]

The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Nov 8], with the 2024 Throne Speech outlining the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead. Senators, Ministers, Members of Parliament, and other dignitaries attended the proceedings. Related Stories Convening Of The Legislature This Friday Looking Back On 2013: The Year In Photos Photos: The Sunset Before […]

[Opinion column written by Joleah Lamb] There are more than 11 billion pieces of plastic debris on coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific, according to our new research, which also found that contact with plastic can make corals more than 20 times more susceptible to disease. In our study, published in Science, we examined more than […]

A 58-year-old Mexican national was arrested at the airport “after he was found in possession of a large quantity of cash” and the police also executed search warrants at residences in Devonshire and Paget and “more than $17,000 in cash was seized and two persons arrested.” A police spokesperson said, “On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, […]

The Bermuda Dressage Group hosted their Christmas Dressage Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The Adult Champion was Vee McKey with a score of 77.638%, while Annie Duffin was the Junior winner with 77.5%. Training Level 3 Georgia Hughes & Casichacco – 68.6 Nina Wehmeyer & Game Change – 67.8 Laura Williamson […]

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 […]

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 13], a man denied stealing 23 Christmas trees.. Ezra Barnett, plead not guilty to a chargé that on 8th December 2014, he stole 23 Christmas trees that belonged to the Shelly Bay Marketplace store. Mr Barnett was granted $2,000 bail and given a trial date in late April 2015. […]

Bermudian recording artist Kaelyn Kastle has released a music video for her song ‘Under The Christmas Lights.’ The video’s description says, “Dallas Austin releases Christmas album featuring Bermudian pop star Kaelyn Kastle – Under the Christmas Lights. Stream it here. Video produced by Rowdy Records. Distribution by Dallas Austin Distribution. Director Deshawn Hycinthe. Director Dallas Austin. […]

Bermudian motorcycle racing driver Aeziah Divine is encouraged by his progress after competing in the R&G British Talent Cup [BTC] round six at the Thruxton Circuit in Andover, Hampshire, at the weekend. The 14-year-old, representing the Sencat Talent Team/Mortimer Racing – Victoria House Academy in the Moto3 class competition, qualified in 24th for the first […]

A lunchtime ‘Walk Through History’ will take place on May 1 at Victoria Park, retracing the pivotal events of May 1, 1981, during the General Strike. A spokesperson said, “Wednesday, May 1st, there will be a lunchtime ‘Walk Through History’ starting at Victoria Park at noon. This 45 minute procession, will follow footsteps made more […]

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, […]

Cameron Adkins made his Christ School debut, competing in the Brevard High School Two-Mile Preseason Cross Country Meet. Adkins clocked a time of 10:14 to finish 7th overall, he was the 4th Christ School runner to cross the line as they claimed all three spots on the podium. Related Stories Prunty Claims Victory At AXA […]

Dage Minors ran to victory in the 2024 Three Brooks Parkrun in the UK. Minors crossed the line in a time of 17:10 to defeat a field of 345 competitors. Related Stories Watson & Beaulieu Win Swan’s Charity 5K Ryan Outerbridge Wins 8k In Massachusetts Richardson Wins Long Beach 5 Mile Road Race Ryan Outerbridge […]

The Bermuda Karting Club’s 2024/2025 race season saw the third race day at the Southside Motor Sports Park. William Dunkley won two of the three tag senior class races, with Jason Correia winning the other, Syah Pedro won all three races in the tag junior class races. Brian Bulhoes won all three L206 class races, […]

[Opinion column written by The TLC Group] From social media posts to online shopping habits, our digital footprint paints a detailed picture of who we are, what we like, and where we’ve been. While this data fuels convenience and personalization, it can also raise concerns about privacy and security. A large digital footprint exposes you […]

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 […]

The Chamber of Commerce said they look forward to the upcoming Throne Speech and hope it covers a variety of topics including our aging population, Caricom, corporate tax, real estate, the sugar tax and more. A spokesperson said, “The Chamber looks forward to the upcoming Throne Speech and Pre-Budget reports, which we hope will cover some of the […]

[Updating] The Convening of Parliament is taking place this morning [Nov 8], with Governor Rena Lalgie delivering the 2024 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The proceedings are set to get underway later this morning and we will provide what coverage we are able to while it is live, […]

Legislation will be amended to increase maximum allowable severance pay from 26 weeks to 32 weeks for employees in continuous employment for 13 years or more, the Banks and Deposit Companies Act 1999 will be amended to require basic banking services to be provided for all persons, and the Ministry of Justice will support the […]

The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda issued a response following the government’s Throne Speech. A spokesperson said, “The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda commends the government for the focus of today’s Throne Speech on early intervention and prevention, cost of living reduction and ongoing collaboration with the Third Sector. “Continued emphasis on education reform as well as development of […]

“We believe it would be more beneficial for the economy and society overall if the Government focused on strengthening its existing responsibilities before extending its reach into further areas of the private sector,” the Chamber of Commerce said following today’s Throne Speech. A spokesperson said, “It was positive to see a couple of points that […]

The Centre Against Abuse [CAA] said they are “enthusiastic and pleased that the Throne Speech included the implementation of a Specialist Domestic Abuse Court for Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “CAA has lobbied for this initiative over the past decade, and we want to express our gratitude to all involved in moving this forward. “We believe […]

The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] says that it expresses its “support for several ambitious initiatives outlined in the recent Throne Speech” and added that “urgent action is needed to stem the tide of rising healthcare costs” and also noted that pension reform is “another growing concern.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Public Services Union […]

Climate change is a huge topic and often debated across the world. We continue to burn fossil fuels and ignore our charge toward human driven climate change but while our behaviour never seems to improve, something else does! For the last few decades we have been pumping chlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere causing a hole in …

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A male motorcycle rider was injured in a collision in St. George’s, and in a separate incident two males were injured in a collision in Smiths. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:57pm on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, police received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle at Pepper Hall/Orange Hole Road, […]

The police provided an update following a three vehicle collision in Warwick last week. A police spokesperson said, “A Government van driver involved in a collision with two cars on Middle Road, near the junction with Longford Road in Warwick around 3pm Tuesday, 9th July 2024, was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and later […]

A collision in Paget yesterday involving a car and two motorcycles resulted in one of the motorcycle riders being injured. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, police, Bermuda Fire and Rescue along with Emergency Medical Services, attended a serious road traffic collision involving a motor car and two motorcycles […]

Police have arrested three men as part of Operation Athelstan, an “operational response to the firearm incident that occurred on August 24,” with an 18-year-old male “arrested in connection with the firearm incident” and two other men “arrested on suspicion of possession of controlled drugs and drug equipment.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:00pm on […]

Police “attended a residence in Warwick and recovered what appears to be a firearm and ammunition” and “three persons have been arrested in connection with this matter.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before noon today, Friday, September 13, 2024, acting on information received, police attended a residence in Warwick and recovered what appears to be […]