The Ministry of Health says that there has been an increase in reported cases of fever and respiratory symptoms on the island. A Government spokesperson said, “The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] at the Ministry of Health is alerting the public to an increase in reported cases of fever and respiratory symptoms, including Covid-19, the […]

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is launching its annual ‘MOvember’ Bermuda fundraising initiative this November to raise awareness and funds for men’s health. A spokesperson said, “This November, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is excited to launch our annual MOvember Bermuda fundraising initiative, celebrating Men’s Health Month with a bold and impactful call to action. […]

The Bermuda Health Council is “expanding its engagement with the community as part of a commitment to support solutions for better population health.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Health Council believes that the health system should be shaped by the lived experiences of those who rely on the system every day. While data from studies […]

[Updated] The Bermuda Hospitals Board said they are “close to bringing two new oncologists to Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “BHB is close to bringing two new oncologists to Bermuda. The new oncologists are in the final stages of recruitment having completed their local registration with the Bermuda Medical Council and we are in the process of […]

[Updated] Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is holding a press conference this morning [July 28] to introduce a Solar Training Course with the National Center for Construction Education and Research [NCCER]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and […]

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 […]

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 National Sports Centre said they “will commence work on the third phase of its renewable energy project which is expected to produce 20% savings on utility costs to the facility.” A spokesperson said, “Phase one, which has been completed, involved the installation of a new energy efficient heating/cooling system to regulate temperatures in the […]

The talented team from Bermuda’s Burnt House Productions is well known for their videos depicting extreme sports, but sometimes being on the scene with a camera in hand leads to unexpected results, as evidenced by the two most recently released videos from the group. Cliff jumping has long been a particular focus for Burnt House, […]

[Updated] Friday’s sitting of the House of Assembly saw a number of unusual “what if” questions posed, including queries pertaining to being kicked out of a church for stealing while committing adultery, being beaten up after sleeping with a neighbour’s wife and buying marijuana. This exchange followed a motion brought by Independent MP Terry Lister […]

The Montpelier Road area has been closed off to traffic today [June 20] due to a swarm of bees in the area and the road closure will be in effect until the bees have been safely removed. “The Department of Parks under the auspices of the Ministry of Public Works is advising the public to […]

[Updated with video] An airline diverted to Bermuda this afternoon [Aug 20] as there was an issue with a passenger, with unofficial reports indicating that the passenger caused some form of disruption, with the police saying the passenger “appeared to be having mental health challenges.” JetBlue Flight #661 left JFK Airport in New York and […]

In what could be seen as an unfortunate irony, a seminar on hurricanes has been postponed due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Gonzalo. The RICS Hurricane presentation by visiting academics from Western Ontario and Dr. Mark Guishard from BIOS is postponed from Thursday [Oct 16] until Thursday 6th November. The presentation was due to […]

[Updated with PLP and OBA response] Numerous unofficial reports are indicating that there was some form of an incident last night [Dec 5] in the House of Assembly, with a very heated incident said to have occurred involving MPs from both sides of the aisle, with sources indicating that it culminated with the police being […]

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 […]

The police said they are “aware of a video clip currently circulating on social media purporting to show two persons engaging in sexual activity in public at Cup Match,” and said they are looking into the matter, and reminded the public “that offenses under the telecommunications act are committed even when only sharing material such […]

A man was cleared of illegal fishing on Friday [Aug 21] after revealing his catch of mussels to the Police, and a Fisheries Officer confirmed that no illegal fishing had taken place. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Friday 21st August 12:16pm, A member of the public calls BMOC to report his suspicion […]

[Updated] Reza Baluchi — who was rescued by the Coast Guard in 2014 while attempting to travel 1,000 miles to Bermuda in a bubble — is attempting to travel to Bermuda again today, according to a story by the Sun Sentinel. He set off from Florida, but was “pushed back to shore by the wind” […]

Following the circulation of CCTV footage showing a police motorcyclist colliding with another police officer who was on foot, the police said they have “commenced an internal enquiry to determine how the CCTV footage was released without authorization.” A police spokesperson said, “A video clip has made its way into the public domain that shows […]

Two of Bermuda’s golf courses – Mid Ocean Club and Port Royal Golf Course – have been ranked among the top in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central American region. A spokesperson said, “Two of Bermuda golf courses are rated among the top golf courses in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central American region. For a 20 […]

Nicholas Jones, who recently secured his spot in the PGA Butterfield Bermuda Championships, teed off in the inaugural APGA Farmers Insurance Fall Series event at the Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx, New York. Jones carded a 6-over par 77 in the opening round, placing him in a tie for 31st. His […]

Kenny Leseur shot a 54-hole total of four-under 209 to finish second among the competitors at the Purdue Fall individual. Leseur earned runner-up honors at the Purdue Fall individual as a field of 36 golfers gathered on the Ackerman-Allen Golf Course while the Purdue Fall invitational was contested on Purdue’s other course. Leseur had a […]

For the past three years Kim Swan, Junior Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport has served as Chairman of the Bermuda Government Golf Courses [Port Royal & Ocean View] until September 4th, 2024. “The former PGA European Tour member had been on medical leave since July 11th and Deputy Chairman Vincent Hollinsid presided over the […]

Rosewood Bermuda raised $50,000 in charitable donations during the annual Rosewood Cup which was held last month. A spokesperson said, “Rosewood Bermuda, the island’s premier luxury resort, raised $50,000 in charitable donations during the annual Rosewood Cup which took place from Oct. 11-13, 2024. This prestigious tournament, held at Tucker’s Point Golf Club, is supported by title […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with a double-header that produced 143 points in the day. In the opener the Rhinos scored early and often defeating the Ravens 58 – 22. The Player of the Game for Rhinos was Reid Henderson with 7 passing touchdowns and […]

The Bermuda Flag football Winter League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with yet another double-header that produced 131 points in the day. In the opener, the Chargers defeated the Ravens 46 – 12, while the Seahawks won the second game of the day defeating the Rhinos 41 – 32. Related Stories […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season continued at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field. In the lone game, the Ravens defeated the Seahawks 53 – 37, the Player of the Game for Ravens was Kenton Swan with 3 passing touchdowns and 2 Sacks, while the Player of the Game for Seahawks was Seward Smith […]

The lone Bermuda Flag Football Match at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field came down to the final play as the Rhinos edged the Seahawks 44 – 42. The Player of the Game for Rhinos was Daniel Woods with 5 touchdown passes and 1 rushing touchdown, while the Player of the Game for Seahawks was […]

A lone Bermuda flag football match took place at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field, with 84 points in total scored. The Seahawks defeated the Ravens 48 – 36, the player of the game for Seahawks was Seward Smith with 6 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown, while the player of the game for Ravens […]

The Chargers and Seahawks advanced to the Bermuda Flag Football Bermuda Bowl XlV Championship game following wins in the semi-finals at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field. The Seahawks won the opening game of the day 37 – 6 over the Rhinos, the Player of the Game for Seahawks was Seward Smith with 2 passing […]

The Coors Light Bermuda Flag Football Championships took place at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field, with the Seahawks crowned the Champions. The Seahawks defeated the Chargers 37 – 25, the game MVP was Seward Smith from the Seahawks with 5 passing touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Related Stories Chargers Defeat The Seahawks […]

The Bermuda Flag Football’s Coors Light Flag Football League got underway at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field. In the opening match of the second, the Chargers defeated the Ravens 89 – 13. The Player of the Game for the Chargers was Zakee Govia with 2 passing touchdowns, 3 receiving touchdowns, 3 rushing touchdowns, 2 […]

The Bermuda Flag Football’s Coors Light Flag Football League continued at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field, with 55 points put on the board. In the lone match of the day, the Chargers went down 36 – 19 to the Seahawks. The Player of the Game for Chargers was Ryan Rabain throwing for 3 touchdowns, […]

A Bermuda Flag Football League double-header took place at the T. N. Tatem Middle School Field with 165 points put on the board. In the opener, the Seahawks shut out the Ravens 69 – 0, the player of the game for Seahawks was Che Murray with 4 receiving touchdowns and 1 sack. The Chargers picked […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Season continued with the Seahawks falling 30 – 25 to the Chargers at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. The Player of the Game for Seahawks was Seward Smith with 5 passing touchdowns, while the Player of the Game for Chargers was Zakee Govia with 1 receiving touchdown and 2 rushing […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. The Ravens went down 42 – 26 to the Seahawks. The player of the game for the Ravens was Daniel Woods with 2 passing touchdowns, 2 receiving touchdowns, and 1 rushing touchdown, while the player of the game for the Seahawks was […]

The latest round of Bermuda Flag Football action at the TN Tatem School Field saw the Seahawks fall 41 – 31 to the Chargers. Seward Smith, with an impressive performance of 5 touchdown passes, was named the Player of the Game for the Seahawks. Patrick Doyle, showcasing his skills with 2 passing touchdowns and 2 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders set a franchise record for points scored after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21 yesterday [December 14]. Pierce – the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows – watched his side fall nine points short of the NFL’s all-time regular-season record for points in a single game, set […]

In their second preseason game, the Las Vegas Raiders, led by Bermudian Head Coach Antonio Pierce, fell to the Dallas Cowboys 27-12. The Raiders post game review said, “The Las Vegas Raiders fell short in their second preseason game of the year to the Dallas Cowboys, 27-12. Red zone trips and turnovers were the difficulty of […]

Antonio Pierce will start his first National Football League [NFL] season as a head coach when his Las Vegas Raiders team face AFC West rival, the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday [September 8]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, is a former linebacker for the New York Giants, who he helped win the Super […]

The two male occupants of the vehicle “did not appear to have been injured” after they crashed overboard in the area of the Causeway, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 a.m. today, Saturday, 14th May, 2022, police received a 911 report that a SUV had gone overboard at the Causeway. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will face an experienced Thai opponent in a professional Muay Thai fight at the JF Boxing Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, tomorrow [March 5]. Kerr is two months into a six-month immersive Muay Thai experience in Thailand, training at respected gyms, fighting on local shows, and embracing the culture. The […]

Bermuda’s Seri Fisher won silver medals in both traditional Kata and staff weapons at the North American Open Championships in Las Vegas. A spokesperson said, “With over 2000 competitors from 21 countries the North American Open Championships held in Las Vegas produced fierce competition. Bermuda’s sole entry Seri Fisher won two silver medals one in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will return to the ring for his second professional Muay Thai fight today [May 30] against an experienced Thai opponent at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium in Chang Mai, northern Thailand. Kerr, who has spent several months training in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, made his pro debut in March, […]

The Shotocup Kata Classic returns for its 5th year and will be held on September 29 at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “The Shotocup Kata Classic is back for its 5th year, and we are excited to announce this landmark event will be held on September 29, 2024, at the Whitney Institute, Bermuda. This […]

The Bermuda Open Wushu Championships will be held at Whitney Institute Middle School at 10 am on November 2. Organised by the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] and Aries Sports Centre, the event will feature taolu [forms] and sanda [Chinese kickboxing]. Garon Wilkinson, the BSA president, wrote on social media: “Come and witness Bermuda’s best as […]

14-year-old Bermudian Seri Fisher recently earned five medals — including a gold, two silvers and a bronze — at martial arts events in Florida. A spokesperson said, “Young Karate-ka Seri Fisher, aged 14, raised many eyebrows and conversations at two high class championships events in Daytona, Florida recently when taking on older girls and even […]

Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess – also known as Jo-1 – who rose to fame through East African dance show Sakata, has released a new single entitled Boom Boom Bow. The video’s description says, “What is the sound that thunder makes during a dark and stormy night? If there was a sound for a passionate, electric love, […]

Nikki Bascome – who is well known for his skills in the boxing ring — is showcasing another one of his talents, this time his musical ability, with Mr Bascome releasing a new music video and song entitled “Picture Me”. Related Stories Video: Performing Arts Camp Cup Match Song Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Dark & Stormy’ […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian recording artist Charmarie Woolridge-Virgin has released her new single as she looks to “inspire and touch people” through gospel music. Ms Woolridge-Virgin, the daughter of renowned Bermudian musician and producer John Woolridge, released her single, Been There, on all streaming platforms last week. The 38-year-old, who performs under the name […]