The USS Thomas Hudner — part of the United States Navy – arrived in Bermuda this week, and is currently docked in the west end. Related Stories Photos: USS Sioux City Vessel Visits Bermuda Photos & Video: Canadian Navy Vessels Visit Photos & Video: Two New Tug Boats Arrive Photos: John Paul Dejoria Vessel In Bermuda Photos: […]

On May 26th, Teen Services honoured 88 outstanding teens at the 38th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The 38th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards (OTA) concluded with a spectacular ceremony held yesterday at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. The event honored 88 remarkable nominees from across […]

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 […]

The 38th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards will take place on Thursday at Warwick Academy starting at 6:30pm, with the event serving to honor some of the Island’s top young athletes. A spokesperson said, “These awards, honoring the late teacher, are used to highlight, recognize and reward the finest primary, middle and senior school student-athletes. Fifty three […]

The Bermuda National Trust Annual Awards were presented, recognising individuals, organisations, groups and schools that have worked to protect and promote Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust’s annual heritage awards were presented on 20 June. The awards, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, recognise individuals, organisations, groups and schools that have […]

The Mirrors Programme celebrated its outstanding volunteers and the artistic talents of Bermuda’s youth at the Mirrors Volunteer Appreciation Awards Ceremony and the opening of the 8th Annual Art and Digital Competition exhibit on July 5, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Senator Lindsay Simmons was joined by Assistant Director of Child & Family Services, Kennette Robinson, and […]

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 […]

Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards for the second year in a row. A spokesperson said, “The prestigious annual awards recognise national and international law firms which have demonstrated outstanding legal work and expertise, excellent client service and impressive strategic growth and innovation within the trusts […]

The Boston AIGA selected Bermudian Daren Bascome, Managing Director of Proverb Agency, as one of three recipients of the 2024 Fellows award for his significant contributions to the local design community. A spokesperson said, “The Boston AIGA [American Institute of Graphic Artists] selects Bermuda native Daren Bascome, Managing Director of award-winning branding and advertising firm […]

Family Centre’s Beyond Rugby Bermuda celebrated the achievements of their participants at their Awards Dinner, with the 2024 Nathaniel Morgan Player of the Year Award presented to Berkeley student Chelsea Almeida, marking the first time the award was presented to a female player. A spokesperson said, “Beyond Rugby Bermuda is an after-school programme dedicated to supporting […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the recipients of its prestigious National Academy Awards, including Jahni Simmons, Evans Welch, and Harlem Bean-Fox. A spokesperson said, “These awards recognize outstanding young football talent and provide opportunities for players to further develop their skills through intensive personalized training. “The Kenneth ‘Smokey’ Thompson Sponsorship Award by PartnerRe was […]

The Bermuda Friendly Societies Association hosted their 21st Annual Sportsmanship Award. The award is to recognize and perpetuate the link between the Friendly Societies and the Origin of the Annual Cup Match Classic. The Umpires make the recommendation to the organization and this year winner was Luke Horan of the St. Georges Cricket Club. Bermuda […]

The Bermuda Captive Conference announced that Bala Nadarajah has been posthumously awarded the Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024, honouring his remarkable career and contribution to the captive industry. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Captive Conference is proud to announce that Bala Nadarajah has been posthumously awarded the Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award for […]

Auto Solutions Sales Associate Somers Smith has been recognized in the Top 3 Performers of Suzuki Sales Advisors in Q2-2024 for the Caribbean region, encompassing 26 territories. A spokesperson said, “The Sales Executive of the Quarter award recognizes outstanding performance and dedication. Mr. Smith’s achievement marks his fourth Sales Executive award, having previously been recognized […]

The L.F. Wade International Airport recently won two awards at the 2024 ACI World Summit in Atlanta. A statement from Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited said, “We’re thrilled to share that we’ve just returned from the 2024 ACI World – Airports Council International Customer Experience Global Summit and Awards Gala in Atlanta, hosted by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta […]

Bermudian Daren Bascome spoke at the 2024 AIGA Boston Fellow Awards Celebration, with Mr. Bascome himself among the event’s three awardees. A spokesperson said, “‘Being a great designer isn’t about what you know, it’s about what you notice,’ said Daren Bascome, Managing Director of Proverb Agency on Tuesday at the 2024 AIGA Boston Fellow Awards […]

The WeSpeak Teen Video Competition, themed “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” awarded Keante Simmons first place, with Zarah Siddiqi and Sophie Kulkarni in second and third. A spokesperson said, “The WeSpeak Teen Video Competition has concluded, and the outstanding young women of Bermuda have once again demonstrated their remarkable talent and vision. The competition theme, […]

The Gender Diversity and Inclusion Committee [GDI], on behalf of the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA], will be hosting a weekend honoring Women in Sport. A spokesperson said, “The GDI committee is tasked with acknowledging, honoring and promoting Women in Sport; as athletes, coaches, officials and administrators. The BOA is excited to host two events scheduled […]

Bermuda Gas & Utility Company has awarded more than 100 winners as part of its ‘Cylinder Exchange or Purchase’ promotion, with Shannon Topple being named the grand prize winner. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited is excited to announce the grand prize winner of the recent Cylinder Exchange or Purchase promotion. Ninety-nine […]

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 […]

The Brand Development Group [BDG] won “Best Campaign by a Healthcare Brand” in Chief Marketer’s 2024 Campaigns of the Year Awards. A spokesperson said “The award recognises the outstanding success of the “Get in the Ring” campaign, which was for CariGenetics’ Caribbean Breast Cancer Whole Genome Pilot Study. This initiative marked a significant step forward […]

The BOA Gender Diversity & Inclusion Committee will host a weekend celebrating women in sport, starting with a Young Girl’s Symposium on Friday [Nov 8] and culminating in the Women in Sport Leadership Awards on Sunday [Nov 10]. A spokesperson said, “As we approach the BOA Gender Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s highly anticipated weekend dedicated […]

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 […]

Registration is now open for Term 1 at The Mirrors Programme’s Field of Learning. A spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme is excited to announce that registration is open for Term 1 of the Field of Learning Garden Club. Open to students ages 11-18, the programme runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM until sunset, […]

Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] honored its 2024 graduates, with one-third receiving scholarships and most continuing their studies overseas. A spokesperson said, “MSA is celebrating the achievements of its 2024 graduating class, one-third of whom earned scholarships to attend tertiary institutions. “Of the 26 graduates, 18 will continue their education overseas. Fifteen will attend university […]

The International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC], co-hosted by The Bermuda High School and Saltus Grammar School, kicked off today [Oct 17] with 99 international students joining 16 local participants to compete in various public speaking categories. A spokesperson said, “The International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC], co-hosted by The Bermuda High School […]

Since 2017, ILS Bermuda has partnered with the Bermuda College as part of an education initiative which provides educational and work experience opportunities for College students, expanding their awareness and knowledge of the Insurance Linked Securities [ILS] and re/insurance sector with the ultimate aim of forging network connections that enhance their potential to enter this […]

The International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition, co-hosted by The Bermuda High School and Saltus Grammar School, wrapped up on October 20th, featuring 99 international students and 13 local competitors showcasing their skills in a series of speaking events. A spokesperson said, “The International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC], co-hosted by The Bermuda High […]

[Written by Anya Thompson] CedarBridge Academy hosted an open house on Friday, October 18th, welcoming M2 and M3 students from Dellwood Middle School, Francis Patton Primary, Sandys Middle School, Purvis Primary, and Whitney Institute. The event provided a chance for these students to see beyond the information typically found on a school’s website. They observed […]

Somersfield Academy invites parents and students to their Secondary Open House on Tuesday [Nov 5] from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. A spokesperson said, “Parents and students are invited to Somersfield Academy’s Secondary Open House on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, to learn more about the only International Baccalaureate [IB] […]

“It’s time for the Department to prioritize our teachers’ well-being and the quality of education for our students,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers said, adding that “our children deserve a classroom that’s staffed, safe, and ready to learn.” The comments from the Union follow after CedarBridge Academy was closed for a day earlier this week “due to […]

In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, hundreds of young Bermudians are gaining a deeper appreciation of Bermuda’s historical role through engaging presentations by the Royal Bermuda Regiment. A spokesperson said, “A group of officers and soldiers has been visiting primary schools over the past two weeks in the lead-up to November 11. “The engaging and […]

The Department of Education announced that online registration for the Bermuda Public School System’s 2025/2026 school year will open on Monday, November 18th. A Government spokesperson said, “Online Registration for the Bermuda Public School System’s 2025/2026 school year opens from Monday, November 18, 2024 and will close on Friday, November 22, 2024, the Department of […]

[Written by Anya Thompson] At Cedarbridge Academy, some students shine not just in academics but also in practical, hands-on fields. Terry Charlemagne, a dedicated student with a passion for mechanics, is one of them. From turbocharged car projects to mastering vehicle operation, Terry has cultivated a distinctive skill set that distinguishes him from his peers. […]

The Bermuda Union of Teachers said they are “dismayed by the Department of Education’s haste to enact sanctions against teachers in the Bermuda Public School System.” A spokesperson said, “Recent comments in the press about efforts to accelerate the formation of a Transformation Team for the School for Exceptionalities, with the goal of better serving […]

Planet Math Bermuda said they must leave their current location, and said as ”we work to secure a new home, we invite anyone with access to a centrally located space suitable for educational use—with several rooms that could serve as classrooms—to consider partnering with us to support our mission.” A spokesperson said, “Planet Math Bermuda is […]

Baseball player Adam Hall and his Bowie Baysox teammates defeated the Erie SeaWolves. The match report said, “The Bowie Baysox inched out a one-run win on Saturday night, breaking a 1-1 tie in the top of the ninth to best the Erie SeaWolves 2-1. Cristopher Cespedes launched his second home run of the season, and Zach […]

Adam Hall has now moved to Norfolk Tides which is the Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Hall took to the field for Norfolk to face off against the Durham Bulls the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, with Durham winning 5 – 4 […]

Adam Hall and his Bowie Baysox baseball team faced the Erie SeaWolves in the most important series of the season for both teams. Bowie took a one-game lead on Erie in the Eastern League Southwest Division after a 6 – 5 win. There are just 17 games left in the regular season. The second-half champion […]

Adam Hall’s 2022 baseball season has come to an end, with the player posting numbers while playing for three different teams. Hall played for the Bowie Baysox, the Norfolk Tides, and the Orioles. He finished with 211 at bats, 33 runs scored, 57 hits, and one home run. Hall had 18 RBIs, and 17 stolen […]

The Bermuda YAO Baseball season got underway, with the Phillies, Mets, Blue Jays, and Diamondbacks all earning wins. Cal Ripken Division [ages 10-12]: Phillies 22 Red Sox 9 Shane Reardon and Charlie Szakmary powered the Phillies, who triumphed over the Red Sox in an exciting opening day at Kindley Field. Solid pitching by Charlie Tudor-Thomas […]

The YAO Baseball season continued at the YAO Ball Park in St. George’s. Cal Ripken Division [Ages 10-12] Red Sox 12 Mets 11 The Red Sox came back from behind with 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning. The Sox were powered at the plate by Tucker Champion and Preston Halpin who combined […]

The YAO Youth Baseball League continued at the YAO Ball Park on Kindley Field this weekend, with the White Team, Mets, and Red Sox all earning wins. Senior League White Team 13 – Red Team 12 In an evenly balanced match the White Team edged the Red Team 13 – 12. The White team was […]

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 […]

Adam Hall made his return to baseball following his 60-day stay on the injured reserve list. The Bermudian baseball player is now playing for the FCL Orioles, they defeated the FCL Pirates 6 – 4. Hall had 4 at bats, he walked once, struck out once, and crossed the plate for a run. Related Stories […]

Adam Hall and his FCL Orioles teammates went down 15 – 10 to the FCL Pirates. The Bermudian baseball player had 6 at-bats, he had 3 hits, struck out 2 times, and crossed the plate for a run. Hall tripled on a line drive to right in the first inning, and then in the third […]

Adam Hall’s injury-marred 2023 baseball season concluded with him appearing in 11 games split between two teams. Hall featured in 6 games for the Aberdeen Ironbirds and an additional five games for the FCL Orioles. Throughout these outings, Hall tallied 45 plate appearances, crossed the plate 4 times, notched 6 hits, which encompassed 2 doubles […]

Baseball player Adam Hall has been signed by the Winnipeg Goldeyes for the upcoming season. A statement from the club said, “The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Friday the signing of Canadian outfielder Adam Hall for the upcoming season. Born in Hamilton, Bermuda, Hall was chosen in the second round of the 2017 Major League Baseball June Amateur […]

Adam Hall and his Winnipeg Goldeyes teammates struck out in their first game of the 2024 campaign. The baseball club opened the American Association season with a 5 – 3 loss to the Cleburne Railroaders in Texas. Hall went 1 for 3 at the plate, with a double, scoring 2 runs, and striking out once. […]

The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Adam Hall‘s contract has been transferred to the Milwaukee Brewers. A Winnipeg Goldeyes report said, “The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Sunday that the contract of outfielder Adam Hall has been transferred to the Milwaukee Brewers. “Hall becomes the first member of the Goldeyes to move to a Major League organization since fellow Canadian […]