Reis Van Putten, known by his stage name Ponaflex, has released the music video for his latest single, Best Time. Drawing inspiration from his island roots and the universal desire to revel in the joy of pursuing passions, Best Time celebrates life, friendship and encapsulates the essence of having fun and showcases Bermuda’s beauty. “This […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Icons from karting, street biking, dirt biking and powerboat racing will be inducted into the Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on March 26. The Bermuda Karting Club [BKC], the Bermuda Motocross Club [BMC], the Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA], and the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Icons from karting, street biking, dirt biking and powerboat racing will be inducted into the Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Sunday [March 26]. The Bermuda Karting Club [BKC], the Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA], the Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA], and the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian rider Jediah Cumbermack has joined forces with professional American motorcycle racing outfit A.I.R Onze Moto Racing Team. The 17-year-old expects to represent the Texas-based team in several races of the MotoAmerica Junior Cup, the entry-level race class, starting with the third race of the campaign at Barber Motorsports Park in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack believes he learned plenty from his recent debut in the MotoAmerica Junior Cup at the Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. The 17-year-old, representing Texas-based team A.I.R Onze Moto Racing, competed in a field of 31 competitors in the second race of the six-leg campaign and […]

It has been exactly 29 years since Brian Wellman became the world indoor champion in the triple jump. He claimed the gold medal at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Barcelona, Spain, in 1995 with a leap of 17.72 metres, which still stands as a Bermudian record. Yoelvis Quesada, of Cuba, came second [17.62], and […]

Bermuda is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of women’s suffrage, with a forum set to take place tomorrow [April 30]. A spokesperson said, “The 80th anniversary of the successful passage of the bill in our Parliament mandating women’s right to vote in Bermuda happened on Sunday, April 21st and this became law on May […]

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is celebrating 50 years as a museum this year, and as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, they have launched a new community crowd-sourced project, “Museum Memories”. A spokesperson said, “Through the project, the Museum aims to collect and share community memories of the historic Keep Fort through the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been exactly 37 years since Bermudian boxer Troy Darrell suffered a controversial defeat to Michael Olajide in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on May 10, 1987. The ten-round televised fight was considered a tune-up for the Canadian, a top prospect in the division, en route to contesting for the vacant […]

Bermuda’s most decorated boxer Clarence Hill has encouraged the island’s Olympians and Paralympians to aspire for greatness in Paris. Hill, who became the island’s first Olympic medal winner when he claimed bronze in the heavyweight division at the 1976 Montreal Games, describes competing against the best athletes in the world as an unforgettable privilege. “Our […]

The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] announced the latest commemorative stamp issue ~ “Mary Prince”. A Government spokesperson said, “In keeping with this month’s Emancipation observations, the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is pleased to advise of the latest commemorative stamp issue ~ ‘Mary Prince’. This newest stamp series features imagery and renditions of Bermuda’s National Hero Mary […]

“This year’s emancipation commemoration theme is ‘Reimagining Community: Snapshots of Our Past,’ Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said. Speaking in the Senate, the Minister said, “I stand before you today to recognize one of the most significant milestones in our history – the emancipation of our ancestors from the bonds of enslavement. […]

A number of people have come together to issue a declaration commemorating the 190th anniversary of the 1834 Emancipation Act. A spokesperson said, “On July 29, 2024, we, the undersigned – personally or on behalf of organizations – join in this declaration regarding a most significant milestone for Bermuda and other jurisdictions. On August 1, […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the upcoming BUEI Talks: ‘The Aftermath: What Became of the 150 Sea Venture Castaways’ presented by Peter Barrett, Chairman of the St. George’s Foundation, on Tuesday, September 17 at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce the […]

David Lunn, a PE Teacher and alumnus of Somersfield Academy, will host a 5K Fun Run and Walk on September 29, 2024, to support the school’s Bursary Fund, with proceeds aiding students in need. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy is proud to announce that David Lunn, a dedicated alumnus and PE Teacher at the school, […]

Following his recent victory in a 5K, Ryan Outerbridge has been named the Male Athlete of the Week by the Northeast-10 Conference. The Bermudian runner competes for Franklin Pierce University, and their report said, “The Northeast-10 Conference released its week one honors Tuesday and senior runner Ryan Outerbridge [Paget, Bermuda] earned Male Athlete of the […]

The Government issued a traffic notice for the Somersfield Academy Fun Run and Walk in Devonshire Parish scheduled on Sunday [Sept 29]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works would like to advise the public that the Somersfield Academy Fun Run and Walk will take place in Devonshire Parish on Sunday, 29 September […]

Domico Watson and Kristen Robinson were crowned the Somersfield Academy Male and Female 5K Champions. Watson clocked a time of 18:26, Philip Woollins was second in a time of 20:17, and Evan Faulkenberry was the third male finisher and 4th overall stopping the clock in a time of 21:34. Robinson clocked a winning time of […]

The Bermuda National Athletics Association’s Cross Country season continued with the Nakeno Creighton Memorial Cross Country and the category winners included Nolan Horrobin, Khaleef Daley, Spencer Haldeman, Gianluca Bortoli, Jake Smith, Isaiah Creighton, John Thompson, Wentworth Tucker, Tony Riker, Giselle Reid-Rubaine, Naomi Macguinness, Zara Bule, Jaeda Grant, Carina Bortoli, Gayle Lindsay, Dem Salter, Vivienne Lochhead, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes has been honoured as one of three “All-Star” drivers in the Masters division by eKartingNews – the leading karting racing website. Barnes, who competes in the Shifter Masters class, has been named alongside Maranello USA team-mate Joe Ruch and Niki Coello, of Franklin Motorsport, as the three Masters All-Stars. […]

The Bermuda Opera team is presenting the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in Bermuda on film on Sundays at BUEI at 5.00pm, with the next installment to take place on Sunday [Feb 25]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Opera Team is proud to present the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in […]

Crime Stoppers Bermuda will hold their 7th Annual Weekend Film Experience from February 29 to March 2, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Crime Stoppers Bermuda is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Weekend Film Experience, its premiere fundraising event, to be held from February 29 to March 2, 2024, at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. This […]

BUEI Films will present a screening of the 2023 Romantic Comedy, ‘She Came to Me’, featuring a musically driven story about an operetta composer. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Romantic Comedy, ‘She Came to Me’, on Saturday, March 23rd at […]

Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Dramatic Comedy, ‘American Fiction’ on Saturday, April 13th at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Dramatic Comedy, ‘American Fiction’ […]

BUEI Films is set the screen the 2023 Drama, ‘Memory’, directed by Michel Franco, starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard, on Saturday, April 27. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Drama, ‘Memory’ on Saturday, April 27th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds […]

BUEI Films will showcase the 2024 Comedy, ‘Summer Camp’ on Saturday [August 10] at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A spokesperson said, “‘Films at BUEI’ continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2024 Comedy, ‘Summer Camp’ on Saturday, August 10th at 7:30pm in our Tradewinds Auditorium. [Wheelchair Accessible]. […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] Silver Screens series is set to continue with the showing of ‘She Came to Me’ on Tuesday, October 15 at 2.00pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “BUEI Silver Screens continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute with the screening of ‘She Came to Me’ on Tuesday, October […]

Metro UK has highlighted the late Bermudian actor Earl Cameron in an article titled “My friend Earl Cameron broke the British colour bar in TV and film.” The Metro UK story said, “On a beautiful summer’s day in August 2017, I felt excited and honoured to be among the family and friends celebrating the 100th […]

The Bermuda Opera team is presenting the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in Bermuda on film on Sundays at BUEI at 5.00pm, with the next showing to take place on November 3. A spokesperson said, “The new season of Met Opera on film starts in November 2024 at BUEI. “The Bermuda Opera Team […]

The LF Wade International Airport held an emergency exercise today [Nov 18] with multiple on island agencies participating. A spokesperson previously said, “The exercise is designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate. The event will be a simulation of an aircraft accident in the waters […]

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] announced the winners of the “Name the PrivCom Turtle” competition. A spokesperson said, “The P1 Bassett class at Heron Bay Primary School named our mascot “Isla”. As Isla is a female name, PrivCom decided to introduce Isla’s twin brother, “Islay”. The two are sure to add […]

“The Future Is In Our Hands” Summer Day Camp Mural was unveiled at West Pembroke Primary School. Speaking at the unveiling, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “To our parents, special guests, camp counsellors, and our talented young artists…Good afternoon! I’m so happy to be here with all of you to celebrate the unveiling of our […]

The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] announced the opening of Meditations on Form: Jewellery by Melanie Eddy, the “Gallery’s first-ever jewellery exhibition, generously sponsored by Butterfield with support from the Bermuda Foundation.” A spokesperson said, “The exhibition, which opens to the public on October 4, 2024, showcases the sculptural work of Bermuda-born, London-based designer Melanie Eddy, […]

The Bermuda National Gallery recently opened ‘Meditations on Form: Jewellery by Melanie Eddy’, its first-ever jewellery exhibition, generously sponsored by Butterfield with support from the Bermuda Foundation. The exhibition highlights the sculptural designs of Bermuda-born, London-based jeweller Melanie Eddy. “It’s a full circle moment to be having my first solo exhibition back here in Bermuda […]

Bermuda Island Games hosted its 3rd Annual Video Game Design Challenge, where participants showcased their creativity and entrepreneurial skills by designing video games. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Island Games held their annual Video Game Design Challenge over the weekend, to see which group could come up with the best video game idea. “The theme this […]

[Updated] The police have arrested two suspects following an armed robbery at the Rubis service station on St. John’s Road in Pembroke today. A police spokesperson said, “At around 12.45pm today, Thursday 28th May, police received a report of an armed robbery at the Rubis service station at 61 St. John’s Road, Pembroke. “Reports are […]

[Updated] There was an armed robbery at the Somers Supermart in St. George’s early this morning [Nov 2], with a male entering the store, brandishing a firearm, and escaping on foot “with a quantity of cash taken during the incident.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 a.m. today, Monday, 2nd November, police received a report […]

[Updated with video] The police have released images of the suspect in the armed robbery at Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges earlier this week. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for the public’s assistance with the ongoing investigation into an armed robbery which took place at the Somer’s Supermart in […]

An armed robbery occurred this evening [Feb 2] at the Somerset branch of GameTime, with two males, one who “brandished what appeared to be a firearm,” demanding cash from the female employee. A spokesperson said, “Police are tonight seeking the public’s assistance in locating two suspects who were involved in a robbery at the Somerset […]

There was an armed robbery at the Cake Shop Bakery in Pembroke this afternoon [April 1] with “two men brandishing firearms” entering the premises and stealing an “undisclosed quantity of cash. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:38 p.m. today, Thursday 1st April, 2021, police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Cake […]

The Dance Programme at the Berkeley Institute is set to perform “#Trending,” a student-choreographed dance showcase inspired by the influence of social media on daily life, on Wednesday, March 27th. A spokesperson said, “Social Media is an integral aspect of our daily lives, even more so with our youth. This is the inspiration behind ‘#Trending’ […]

The Bermuda Health Council has issued a public advisory regarding social media posts “disseminating false information purportedly originating from our organization.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Health Council is issuing a public advisory concerning recent social media posts disseminating false information purportedly originating from our organization. “It has come to our attention that accounts not affiliated […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has issued another warning to residents about fake social media adverts that use the likeness of local public figures and mimic local news outlet designs. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] reminds residents to be wary of fake social media adverts promising quick financial gains or other […]

This week, SkillCraft Bermuda began its third social media summer internship, guided by Program Director and Coach Margot Shane. A spokesperson said, “Fifteen new student interns and fifteen host-organizations who are taking part in the summer program have begun working together this week.” Program Director Margot Shane said “It is an incredible privilege for us […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], in partnership with Amrita Bhalla of Performance Solutions, is hosting a webinar titled “Social Media Mastery: Elevate Your Brand on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn” on July 11th, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm, online via GoToWebinar. A spokesperson said, “This event is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the practical tools to […]

The Department of Transportation is advising the public of a social media scam “promoting a three-month smart pass” for the bus and ferry. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation advises that an advertisement promoting a three-month smart pass has been circulating on various social media platforms. “Please be aware that this is […]

The Menuhin Foundation held its annual concert on June 9th at the Ruth Seaton James Centre, featuring over 130 primary school students from 22 Bermuda schools and various orchestras. A spokesperson said, “The Menuhin Foundation [Registered Charity #118] held its annual student concert on 9th June at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for Performing Arts […]

[Written by Dale Butler] It was ‘A Grand Musicale’ evening organized by the Women’s Day Committee of St. Paul A.M.E. Church on Saturday, October 26 at 7.00pm, highlighting the Women in the Arts Concert. Host pastor Rev. Nicholas Genevieve-Tweed sat with admiration as a flawless program was delivered with 15 acts for patrons and general […]

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. […]