The Fidelis Partnership and 15 West Hamilton businesses hosted a festive Halloween celebration for the community. A spokesperson said, “For the first time since 2019, The Fidelis Partnership [TFP] and several businesses in the West Hamilton area joined forces to host a festive Halloween celebration outside their respective locations. This event brings together not only […]

The ‘Move Your Feet’ for Autism 5K Family Walk, hosted by Tomorrow’s Voices, was held today [Nov 3] at TN Tatem Field in Warwick.  The event included music, bouncy castles, a warm-up stretch, and various family-friendly activities, creating a fun day for all in support of autism awareness. Related Stories 9-Year-Old Rico Has His Own […]

The Waterlot will reopen its doors on Wednesday, December 4, and will welcome Executive Chef Hamish Lindsay and Maître D’ Barry Cohen. A spokesperson said, “The Waterlot, Bermuda’s iconic dining destination, will reopen its doors on Wednesday, December 4, with the introduction of two remarkable talents: Executive Chef Hamish Lindsay and Maître D’ Barry Cohen. “Together, […]

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 Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport celebrates Jada Pearman, saying her “recent performance with the Paul Taylor Dance Company at New York’s David H. Koch Theatre has brought pride to Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “Jada debuted in Dedicated to You, a solo choreographed by Robert Battle, honouring the legacy of dance icon Carolyn […]

Kayla Bardgett and her 2023 SCAD Savannah equestrian teammates picked up their third consecutive IHSA regular season win in Lakeland, Florida. Bardgett was making her first appearance of the season for SCAD and  finished 4th in the intermediate flat class. SCAD was named champion with 37 points. Florida Atlantic University and the University of Florida were […]

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 […]

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation announced that “its dynamic Welcome Home Show Committee will be hosting an exciting December horse show at the National Equestrian Center on 9th and 10th December.” A spokesperson said, “You may recall that, under the leadership of McKeisha Smith, the Welcome Home Show [WHS] Committee also successfully organized the equestrian ring […]

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 Equestrian Federation announced that Bermuda will compete the annual FEI Jumping World Challenge. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda show jumpers are gearing up to compete in the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge – the FEI 46th edition of this event. “The Challenge provides local show jumping equestrians an opportunity to compete in an international […]

The BHPA Winter Jumper Festival was held at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Class 1 – 0.65 m 1st Moxie & Paige Lindo 2nd Mr. Wizard & Charlette Pantry 3rd Wild Things Island Adventure & Logan Flood 4th Kool Blu & Tonae Tavares 5th Puff the Magic Dragon & Bella Rodrigues Class 2 […]

Round 2 of the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge was held at the National Equestrian Center. In the 1.20 – 1.30m Category A Division, JayLynn Hines riding Toto D’ysenbeeck Z finished first with a time of 68.97, but they had a combined 23 Penalty Fault Points. Tyler James and Cruise Control won the 1.10 – […]

The Bermuda Dressage Group hosted a show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street under the watchful eye of Canadian Dressage judge Janet Konyer. Daisy Cooper riding Storm Watch won the intro test A class with a score of 63.75%, the same pair also won the intro test B class, this time with a […]

Bermuda’s show jumpers will compete in the final phase of the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge. Bermuda has competitors in all three categories. Competition #3 will take place on Saturday, March 23rd at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The judges for the event include FEI level 2 – John Flisk from the United […]

[Updated] Bermuda’s show jumpers showcased their skill and determination as they competed in the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge’s final phase at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street this weekend. We will update with the results as able. Update 7.50pm: A spokesperson said, “The final phase of the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge [FEI […]

Kayla Bardgett and her SCAD Savannah Equestrian teammates won the National Team Division Champion and Reserve Championship, as well as the Novice Team Division Champion and Reserve Championship at the 2024 American National Riding Commission [ANRC] National Championships. Bardgett finished 5th in the final rider standings with a score of 71.56. Bardgett was 10th in […]

The 2024 Agricultural Exhibition got underway at the Botanical Gardens, with several equestrian competitions taking place on the opening day. Abby Bardgett riding Up, Up & Away, and Courtney Bromby riding Worth The Wait won the riding horse & or pony pairs class, and Sierra Wollfe riding Farsi Forza won the EQAOS adult equitation class. Parade […]

The Bermuda Dressage Federation hosted their final dressage show of the season at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The high score winners for the event were Lila Readdy in the Junior Division, and Michael Rodriques in the adult division. Rodrigues scored a score of 69.44% competing in the first test 3 class riding Domino […]

Flora Of Bermuda recently secured her first Group win after winning the Group 3 Summer Stakes at the York Racecourse. Stepping up to six furlongs, the three-year-old filly, owned by Bermuda Racing, was ridden by PJ McDonald, who returned from a lengthy injury absence, and claimed a three-quarter-length win. Trained by Andrew Balding, it was […]

Kiwon Waldron was back in action competing at the Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron –  in the bike of Daniel’s Son –  in Hoosier Park Race 3 finished 4th clocking a time of 1:53.1. The Hoosier Park Race 10 saw Waldron and Spirt and Heart clock a winning time of 1:56.3. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick […]

Bermudian equestrian Kimoy Cruickshank has appeared on Jamaica’s popular morning show, CVM Sunrise. The young athlete, who represented Bermuda at the Grand Caraibes Jumping Championship in Guadeloupe in June, appeared in full equestrian attire, sharing the stage with his trainer Julian Hyde and hosts Yendi Phillips and Ity Ellis. Dressed smartly in his blue Bermuda […]

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted a schooling show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Logan Flood won the open schooling class riding Red Sky at Night, Eliza Steinoff was second riding Cruze is Karma, and Flood riding Wild Things Island Adventure finished third. The low equitation O/F 2’3” class was won by Victoria […]

Under the watchful eye of Bermudian Olympian, Peter Gray the Bermuda Dressage Group hosted their first show of the season at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Logan Flood riding Wild Things Island Adventure won the intro test C class with a score of 77.00%, Nik Samle and Lollopop finished second with a score […]

Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian teammates picked up back-to-back IHSA regular season wins to get their season underway. SCAD were named the champion with 42 points, while the University of Central Florida was named the reserve champion with 35 points. Champion – SCAD – 42 pts. Reserve Champion […]

Yesterday [Nov 2], the Bermuda Equestrian Federation [BEF] hosted the Bermuda round of the 2024 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s ‘Mini’ Jumping Challenge, along with the BEF Support Show, at the National Equestrian Centre. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, 2nd November, the Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted the Bermuda round of the 2024 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s ‘Mini’ Jumping […]

Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian teammates hosted an Intercollegiate Horse Show Association [IHSA] regular season event and were named the champions with a perfect score. Bardgett won the individual junior intermediate flat class. SCAD were named the champions with a perfect 49 points, and the University of Central […]

The Bermuda Dressage Group held a successful dressage show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, under the expert judging of Noel Williams. Nik Smale and Lollipop delivered a strong performance in the high score for adults class, achieving a score of 67.93%. In the junior divisions, Chloe Mello riding Memory Lane Paparazzi topped […]

The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness Expo on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2024, the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness Expo on […]

To celebrate World Sight Day, Vision Bermuda invites the public to join them for a special Open House from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on October 10, 2024, at their newly renovated Beacon House location on the corner of Cedar Avenue and Dundonald Road. A spokesperson said, “Vision Bermuda is excited to celebrate World Sight […]

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 […]

Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] announced that their MRI machine is “now fully operational following recent recovery efforts after Hurricane Ernesto’s impact.” A spokesperson said, “With essential services restored, BHCS is ready to accept clients for MRI procedures.” Dr. Ewart Brown, Chairman of BHCS, remarked, “We are delighted to inform the community that our MRI services […]

The Ministry of Health has set Flu Express dates for October 19, 22, and 23, offering free shots for seniors and $20 for others. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health announces new Flu Express dates. The Hamilton Health Centre is on Saturday, October 19th, from 10 am—2 pm [for seniors 65 and older]; […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has shared a frequently-asked questions [FAQ] factsheet explaining “how patients are cared for and by whom at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH].” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board has posted a FAQ on its website that explains how patients are cared for and by whom at King Edward VII Memorial […]

The annual BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk — which serves to help raise funds for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre — was held yesterday [Oct 16]. The charity previously noted that “for more than two decades, the BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk has united our community in the fight against this deadly disease and […]

[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] When we think of stroke, we often associate it with the elderly population. However, it’s important to debunk the myth that stroke only affects older individuals. In reality, stroke can occur at any age, and it’s crucial for people of all ages to be aware of the risk factors […]

[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] When a loved one suffers a stroke, the impact is not only felt by the individual, but also by their family and caregivers. The aftermath of a stroke can be overwhelming and challenging, requiring significant adjustments and support from those closest to the affected individual. Understanding the impact of […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is is reminding the public that the risk of stroke can be reduced with physical activity. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Emergency Department sees an average of five people every week who are experiencing a stroke. That’s over 200 people every year.” Dr Srinath Meadipudi, BHB Primary Stroke Centre Director, […]

On October 27, Bermuda will join the global community in celebrating World Occupational Therapy Day, recognizing the vital contributions of Occupational Therapists [OTs] who empower individuals to engage fully in daily life and promoting the 2024 theme, “Occupational Therapy for All.” A Government spokesperson said, “World Occupational Therapy Day will be celebrated on October 27th, […]

The Bermuda Diabetes Association, together with local partners, will introduce the Blue Circle Walk on October 28, a self-guided route in Hamilton designed to promote healthier lifestyles. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Diabetes Association with the support of the Corporation of Hamilton and many Hamilton businesses are launching a self guided walking route around the […]

The Evolution Healing Centre hosted a drop-in event on Friday [Oct 25] to mark the upcoming World Stroke Day on October 29. A spokesperson said, “The Evolution Healing Centre recently hosted a drop-in event on Friday, engaging the community in discussing stroke awareness and ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Led by senior physiotherapists, Dr. Kimberley Watkins and […]

The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association elected Dr. Kyjuan H. Brown as President, along with a new executive team, at its Annual General Conference on October 24, 2024. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association [BMDA] is pleased to announce the election of its new executive team following the Annual General Conference held on October […]

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 […]

BE Solar partnered with Aeolus Capital Management to install a solar system for the Family Centre headquarters in Pembroke, and they noted that the solar system “will help the charity save over $4,800 each year by relying less on fossil fuel electricity.” A BE Solar spokesperson said, “Local solar company, BE Solar, has partnered with […]

Bermuda College Technical Education Instructor Joseph Weeks has been awarded a National Energy Global Award by the international group, Energy Globe Foundation. The award comes as a result of his work and leadership on the College’s solar-powered Aquaponics Greenhouse Project, launched nearly three years ago. The project was among more than 2,500 projects from 180 […]

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 […]

Local solar company BE Solar and Aeolus Capital Management partnered to deploy a clean energy solution to WindReach’s Activity Centre building at the facility in Warwick, with the installation of solar panels recently completed with financial support provided by both Aeolus and BE Solar. “BE Solar designed the solar system to allow for future expansion, […]

As part of MSA’s STEAM [Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics] Day, the students watched demonstrations on how solar panels create clean renewable electricity. A spokesperson said, “On November 10, 2021, as part of MSA’s STEAM Day, BE Solar was invited to host a series of demonstrations on how solar panels create clean renewable […]

The Friends of the College of Library will host a virtual presentation on Solar Energy: The Power of Nature tomorrow [Thursday] at 6.30 pm. The discussion, presented by Cameron Smith of Greenlight Energy, will focus on the “intersectionality of sustainability, renewable energy, and the economy within the context of our island community”. Moderated by Dr […]

The solar project at ‘the finger’ at the airport, has won the Best Utility-Scale Project in the Caribbean award at the 2022 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum Industry Awards, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban announced. Minister Roban said, “Many will be aware that I am currently overseas participating in environmental conferences. I am […]

[Opinion column written by David Gumbs & Dr. James Fletcher] Across the Caribbean, except for oil-rich Trinidad and Tobago, electricity is already among the most expensive in the world — and it is only getting more expensive. In Saint Lucia, electricity prices have almost doubled in the past 30 years, and in the other countries […]