Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has earned a second consecutive Grammy nomination, with his album ‘Take It Easy’ named among the nominees for Best Reggae Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. This marks his second consecutive nomination in the extremely prestigious International Awards, as he was also nominated last year for his Cali Roots Riddim […]

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Oct 2] in response to the OBA’s platform launch. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Premier & Minister Press Conference Live Video & Updates: 2024 Throne Speech Video: PLP Annual […]

Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert held a press conference this morning [Oct 3] to share further details of the programmes and services announced in the Mid-Year Budget Review. Minister Furbert’s full statement follows below: Good Morning Bermuda, As Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors I am excited to share with […]

“The OBA maintains that the current polling station is not a neutral venue, given the connection found to exist with the PLP candidate,” the OBA Leader said today. Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said, “Today the Bermuda Court found that the PLP candidate for the Sandys North bye election has a connection to the polling station. […]

[Updating] The by-election for Constituency 36 Sandys North is being held today [Oct 4], and we are thrilled to have some of the island’s brilliant young minds from Bermuda Youth Connect hosting a live discussion in advance of the results, and we will also be streaming the announcement live from the polling station. There are […]

Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban travelled overseas to attend the Green Overseas Climate Finance Forum. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise that the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, travelled overseas this weekend to represent Bermuda at […]

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is set to host its 59th Annual Delegates Conference on Wednesday [Oct 23], under the theme ‘The Power of One.’ A spokesperson said, “The event, which will be held at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Centennial Hall, will run from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM and promises an engaging lineup of […]

[Updated] Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference today [Oct 23] to update on the funding allocated to the Ministry as a result of the mid-year budget funding, and you can tune in and watch live below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update 1.05pm: Minister Rabain’s […]

[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding their annual Delegates Conference this evening [Oct 23] at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Centennial Hall, under the theme ‘The Power of One.’ PLP Party Chair Dawn Simmons previously said, “‘The Power of One’ reminds us that while individual contributions may seem small, together they create powerful change. […]

The Government of Bermuda London Office invites Bermudian students and recent graduates in the UK to a networking dinner with Premier David Burt in Central London on Wednesday, November 20th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda London Office invites Bermudian students and recent graduates’ resident in the United Kingdom to a networking dinner […]

“If Premier Burt wants a fairer Bermuda – he needs to stop wasting time complaining about the ‘combined opposition’ and start fixing the problems that his government created,” Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said. Mr Richardson said, “Bermudians must have listened to Premier Burt’s comments to PLP party delegates wondering if he’s on the same planet. […]

President of the Azores José Manuel Bolieiro is set to visit Bermuda to help celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese emigrants to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The “175th Portuguese Commemorations Committee” wishes to let the public know that the President of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, will be visiting Bermuda to help […]

“Beyond a general feel-good, this Government doesn’t seem to know why it is even joining Caricom,” Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said, while the PLP said “instead of being distracted by the OBA’s fearmongering, the PLP is focused on building a fairer Bermuda for Bermudians.” OBA Statement Mr Richardson said, “This Government continues to force Bermudians […]

The Free Democratic Movement [FDM] announced that Omar Dill was elected as Party Chairperson by acclamation. A spokesperson said, “The Free Democratic Movement [FDM] proudly announces a new chapter of leadership, with Omar Dill elected as Party Chairperson by acclamation. This transition introduces a refreshed executive team dedicated to advancing the FDM’s mission of empowering […]

President of the Azores José Manuel Bolieiro arrived in Bermuda today [Nov 2] to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese immigrants to Bermuda. A spokesperson previously said, “The ’175th Portuguese Commemorations Committee’ wishes to let the public know that the President of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, will be visiting […]

[Updated with video] “This inexcusable waste of taxpayers dollars lies squarely with Premier Burt and his colleagues,” OBA MP Craig Cannonier said following the government’s announcement that a “decision was made to pivot the Bermudiana Beach Resort to residential rental units.” The property, originally called Grand Atlantic, was built over a decade ago as a housing development, only […]

The City of Hamilton welcomed President of the Azores José Manuel Bolieiro for a special visit today. A spokesperson said, “Today, the City of Hamilton was honored by an impromptu visit from His Excellency José Manuel Bolieiro, President of the Azores, as he joined Bermuda in celebrating the 175th anniversary of the first Portuguese immigrants arriving on […]

Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert recently met with senior British Airways officials in London to “discuss partnerships and strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the longstanding air connection between Bermuda and London.” A Government spokesperson said,  “Joining the Minister in the meetings were Lester Nelson, CEO of the Bermuda Airport Authority [BAA], and Aaron Adderley, President […]

[Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] It is very clear that Bermudians would like to see changes within our education system. It isn’t a matter of whether Bermuda requires education reform, it’s more about how that looks. The One Bermuda Alliance wants all students to have access to a world-class education, which will enable […]

One Bermuda Alliance leader Jarion Richardson and Warwick candidates will host a town hall on November 14 to discuss the OBA’s platform and community issues. A spokesperson said, “Join One Bermuda Alliance leader, Jarion Richardson as he and Warwick candidates host a town hall meeting on Thursday, 14 November 2024 at the Warwick Workman’s Club. The […]

[Updated] The Convening of the Legislature and the Throne Speech will take place on Friday, November 8th. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the Convening of the Legislature will take place tomorrow [Nov. 8], on the Cabinet Office Grounds. “On Friday, Her Excellency the Governor, Rena Lalgie will set out the Government’s […]

The government is expected to announce that a $100 monthly personal allowance to cover the cost of personal care items will be added for people on financial assistance and the Ministry of Transport will reduce the number of vehicle inspections required in the first five years for a new vehicle. In advance of tomorrow’s reading […]

[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 […]

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 town in the Austrian Alps might not seem like the most conducive place to come up with daring space missions. But, for the last 40 years, students and professors have been gathering to do just that in Alpbach, just north of the Lichtenstein/Austrian border. One outcome of the Alpbach Summer School this year was …

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Supermassive Black Holes (SMBHs) can have billions of solar masses, and observational evidence suggests that all large galaxies have one at their centres. However, the JWST has revealed a foundational cosmic mystery. The powerful space telescope, with its ability to observe ancient galaxies in the first billion years after the Big Bang, has shown us …

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The dream of traversing the depths of space and planting the seed of human civilization on another planet has existed for generations. For long as we’ve known that most stars in the Universe are likely to have their own system of planets, there have been those who advocated that we explore them (and even settle …

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There are good reasons to keep an eye on the Leonid meteors this year.

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Putting humans on Mars has been one of NASA’s driving missions for years, but they are still in the early stages of deciding what exactly that mission architecture will look like. One major factor is where to get the propellant to send the astronauts back to Earth. Advocates of space exploration often suggest harvesting the …

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Eventually, every stellar civilization will have to migrate to a different star. The habitable zone around all stars changes as they age. If long-lived technological civilizations are even plausible in our Universe, migration will be necessary, eventually. Could Extraterrestrial Intelligences (ETIs) use stars themselves as stellar engines in their migrations? In broad terms, a stellar …

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The theory goes that black holes accrete material, often from nearby stars. However the theory also suggests there is a limit to how big a black hole can grow due to accretion and certainly shouldn’t be as large as they are seen to be in the early Universe. Black holes it seems, are fighting back …

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Filmmakers love New Zealand. Its landscapes evoke other worlds, which explains why so much of The Lord of the Rings was filmed there. The country has everything from long, subtropical sandy beaches to active volcanoes. The country’s otherworldliness extends into its atmosphere, where a cloud nicknamed the “Taieri Pet” forms when conditions are right. The …

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a factual clarification about the procedure to get a Massachusetts Non-Resident License to Carry; a 4th Amendment case that went in the favor of liberty; a vehicular assault that was stopped by a … Continue reading →

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss court cases involving: machine guns being ruled as bearable arms; California required to issue Non-Resident Carry permits; another challenge to the Maryland assault weapons ban. David brings us an interview with Jan Wolbrecht … Continue reading →

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a 5th Circuit ruling that marijuana use can’t preclude gun ownership; switchblades now being legal in Massachusetts; Hawaii relaxing their laws on blade and impact weapons; a Hawaiian gun buyback with some dubious … Continue reading →

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the journal of the Covenant school shooter; a school shooting in Georgia, and not only was the shooter arrested, but so was his father; the Ninth Circuit has stuck down some, but not … Continue reading →

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: bodycam video of the Georgia shooter and his father being interviewed last year, and it might surprise you; a defensive shooting at a pro-Israel demonstration in Newton, MA where the defender was arrested … Continue reading →

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a minor but important change to Massachusetts’ new training requirements; the goofiness of the SKS used by the would-be Trump assassin; the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals being petitioned to stop treating the … Continue reading →

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a declaration that suspended the 2nd Amendment in a Florida city during Hurricane Helene; a police chief in Massachusetts who was reprimanded for speaking out against an unconstitutional law; Brandon Herrera’s re-creation of … Continue reading →

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: Gov. Maura Healey signing the emergency preamble to the new Massachusetts gun law, and its details are insane; SCOTUS hearing a case on “Ghost Guns” in Garland v. VanDerStok; 2023’s FBI Crime Statistics,  and … Continue reading →

Weer’d, Weer’d, Weer’d. It’s all about Weer’d this episode. In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the new NRA Executive Vice President’s disturbing (cat) skeleton in his closet; Tim Walz going “hunting”, and the questions it raises about his knowledge … Continue reading →

Weer’d is feeling sick after his colonoscopy, but Erin, David, and Oddball have come to the  rescue with an ACP Round Table. In This Episode We discuss: gun manufacturers handing over purchaser information taken from warranty cards to political groups; … Continue reading →

Sixty-six million years ago, planet Earth was forever changed when a six-mile-wide asteroid smashed into the Yucatan Peninsula, triggering a series of events that killed off the dinosaurs.

Anadarko Petroleum, Chevron, Plains All American, Occidental Petroleum and Noble Energy have emerged as the top five "Best Places to Work" in the U.S. oil and gas industry.

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