The “USS Sioux City” ship is visiting Bermuda, with the local shipping schedule noting that the United States Navy vessel is here for “R&R”, as in rest and recreation. It is the first US Navy vessel to bear the name of Sioux City, Iowa, and is homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. Related Stories Photos […]

The 239.50-foot long superyacht Nautilus recently paid a visit to Bermuda, with the luxury yacht seen in the east end. The Yachtcharterfleet website said, “The 239.50ft/73m Custom expedition yacht Nautilus was delivered from the Picchiotti shipyard in 2014 and bears an exterior styled by Philippe Briand whilst her refreshing interior has been designed by Remi Tessier. […]

Two superyachts recently paid a visit to Bermuda, including the 206.8-foot long 11/11 and the 305.1-foot long Lady S. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 63m/206’8″ ’11/11′ motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by the […]

Two more superyachts recently paid a visit to Bermuda, with the Kiss, and the rather aptly named St David both seen in the east end. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 60m/196’10″ ‘St David’ [ex. Xanadu] motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior […]

The island continues to welcome marine visitors, as two superyachts recently paid a visit to Bermuda, with the 168.8-foot long Lazy Z and the 125-foot long Odalisque seen in the east end recently. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The 51.4m/168’8″ motor yacht ‘Lazy Z’ by the Dutch shipyard Oceanco offers flexible accommodation for up to […]

The 220.2-foot long superyacht Neninka recently paid a visit to Bermuda. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The 67.1m/220’2″ motor yacht ‘Neninka’ [ex. Aurora Borealis] was built by Amels in the Netherlands at their Vlissingen shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house Winch Design and she was delivered to her owner in […]

The Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship is no stranger to the island of Bermuda, having made multiple visits over the years. Most recently, the ship stopped in St George’s, making the second of what is currently scheduled to be three calls for this year. According to the 2022 Bermuda Cruise Ship Schedule [PDF], the 170 meter […]

The Alexander Von Humboldt II recently sailed into Bermuda, stopping in Hamilton. The Sail Training International website said, “Alexander Von Humboldt II has been sailing the high seas since 2011. Like its predecessor Alexander Von Humboldt, Alex-2 is a civilian squarerigger offering tall ship voyages for everyone, regardless of previous experience. All you need is […]

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: […]

The Berkeley Institute recently held its Long Service Awards, honoring 18 staff members for their service from 5 to 40 years. A spokesperson said, “To the Super Stars that Make Work Super! On Friday, June 7th, The Berkeley Institute celebrated their staff at its annual Long Service Awards Ceremony. There were 18 staff honoured, with tenures of service […]

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 […]

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, […]

In celebration of Founders Day, student leaders will offer tours of the Berkeley Institute from October 14 to October 17. A spokesperson said, “Founders Day is a very important tradition for The Berkeley Institute. As an institution, we take time to recognize and honour the history and legacy of those 11 men who had the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 recorded a double RBI to help the Biloxi Shuckers win their fourth straight match after beating the Chattanooga Lookouts 5-4 at AT&T Field in the Double A Southern League yesterday [July 9]. Hall’s two-hit night also extended his hit streak to nine games, the longest active streak on the Shuckers roster. […]

Baseball player Adam Hall extended his hitting streak to ten games for Biloxi Shuckers who beat Chattanooga Lookouts 11-2 at AT&T Field in the Double A Southern League yesterday [July 10]. Hall [1-for-4] recorded a second-inning single to help the Shuckers win their fifth successive game. The 25-year-old was promoted to the Shuckers from the […]

Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates earned a 4-2 win over the Montgomery Biscuits at Keesler Federal Park. With the win, the Shuckers maintain a 2.5-game lead over the Mississippi Braves and expand their lead to four games over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for the final playoff spot in the South Division with 17 […]

Bermudian Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers team-mates split a doubleheader against the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Tuesday before losing to the same opponents yesterday [September 4] at Toyota Field. The Shuckers lost their opening game on Tuesday 8-4, with Hall going one for four with the bat and scoring one run. In game […]

After a four-run sixth inning for the Rocket City Trash Pandas, Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates fell by a 5-2 score at Toyota Field. Despite the loss, the Shuckers remain a game ahead of the Mississippi Braves for the South Division wild card with 10 games remaining in the regular season. Hall went […]

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall played his part in the Biloxi Shuckers 4-2 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas at Toyota Field. A bases-loaded walk from Hall in the sixth inning tied the game at 1-1. Meanwhile, Hall helped the Shuckers defeat Rocket City 3-2 at Toyota Field on Thursday. Hall, who was hit […]

Nahki Wells scored his fourth goal of the season in Bristol City’s 3-1 win away to Preston North End in the Sky Bet Championship today [November 2]. The Bermuda striker netted his side’s second goal of the game in the 51st minute to make it 2-1, heading home from Mark Sykes’s delivery from the right-hand […]

Luke Robinson, the Bermuda national team footballer, has rejoined English non-league side Whitehawk. Robinson, who plays as a defender or winger, featured in Whitehawk’s goalless draw at home to Billericay Town in the Isthmian League Premier Division on Saturday [November 2]. The 26-year-old helped Whitehawk win promotion from in the Isthmian League South East Division […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island claimed a 3-2 win away to Indy Eleven in the United Soccer League [USL] Championship play-off quarter-finals yesterday [November 3]. JJ Williams scored a hat-trick for Smith’s side to ensure they advance to the Eastern Conference semi-finals, where they will take on Louisville City away on Saturday [November 9]. Smith, a […]

Khano Smith displayed impressive speed of thought and ball-handling skills during Rhode Island’s 3-2 win away to Indy Eleven in the United Soccer League [USL] Championship play-off quarter-finals on Sunday [November 3]. The Rhode Island head coach displayed his basketball skills to return the ball quickly for a thrown-in to his team, which led to […]

Bermudian footballer Rahzir Smith-Jones scored in Binfield’s 2-1 defeat away to Uxbridge in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One yesterday [November 5]. Smith-Jones, who plays in midfield or attack, netted the first goal of the game from close range. Fellow Bermudians Coleridge Fubler and Reece Jones also started for Binfield, while Malachi […]

Bermudian brothers Sebastian and Michael Madeiros, along with Reza and Heris Ziai, helped St. Andrew’s College win its first CISAA Championship in a decade. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian brothers Sebastian and Michael Madeiros, along with Bermuda resident brothers Reza and Heris Ziai, once again brought pride to Bermuda by playing pivotal roles in securing a […]

Nahki Wells scored a superb goal Bristol City’s 2-0 win away to Norwich City in the Sky Bet Championship. With City leading 1-0, the Bermuda striker, who was making his 500th league appearance, wrapped up the victory with a thumping strike in the 63rd minute. It was Wells’s fourth goal in six games and fifth […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island have reached the USL Championship Eastern Conference final after claiming a 3-0 away win over Louisville City in the semi-finals yesterday [November 9]. JJ Williams scored two and Albert Dikwa added another for Smith’s side. Smith, a former New England Revolution winger, was appointed as head coach and general manager of […]

The North Village Rams secured the Under-15 Leonard DeRosa Holder Cup championship with a decisive 4-1 victory over the PHC Zebras. Amir Brangman-Johnson opened the scoring for the Rams in the 11th minute, followed by a goal from Jason Dixon DeSilva four minutes later. Kruz Iris narrowed the deficit for the Zebras in the 22nd […]

Kenni Thompson has reflected on playing in front of a crowd of more than 6,000 supporters at the Vitality Stadium – the home of English Premier League football side Bournemouth – in AFC Bournemouth Women’s 4-0 win over Swindon Town Women on Sunday [November 10]. Scoring for Bournemouth in the National League Division One South […]

The Thomas College men’s soccer team secured the 2024 North Atlantic Conference championship title with a 2 – 0 victory over the SUNY Delhi Broncos. Four Bermudian players – Cody Robinson, Isaiah Francis, Tre Burgess, and Joshua Joseph – played crucial roles in the Thomas College championship triumph. Robinson ignited the Thomas College offense early, […]

Chare Smith and his Uphill Castle Cricket Club teammates defeated Long Sutton Cricket Club Southampton by 4 wickets. Long Sutton won the toss and elected to bat, they were bowled all out for 211, Joseph Martins was the top scorer with 80, while Ashley Allen was the pick of the Uphill Castle bowlers with figures […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock said he is eager to make the most of his opportunity in the Legends League Cricket [LLC] in India, hoping it could help him secure further opportunities in franchise competitions. Leverock, who became eligible for the T20 league after retiring from international cricket in March, was drafted by the […]

Two police officers have been charged with “serious sexual assault and perverting the course of justice” and have been suspended from duty. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that two serving officers have been charged with serious sexual assault and perverting the course of justice. “These officers have not been found guilty […]

A 66-year-old man was “arrested in connection with the investigation into a historical sexual assault matter,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 66-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the investigation into a historical sexual assault matter. “It would be inappropriate to provide any […]

The Government has issued a public notice that convicted sex offender Brittonie Lloyd Taylor will be released from prison on October 9th. A government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP today issued a public notice of the impending release, of sex offender Brittonie Lloyd Taylor, who will […]

A 38-year-old man was charged today [April 21] in Magistrates Court with serious sexual assault in connection with an incident which took place in September in the Fairylands, Pembroke area. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, was granted bail with a number of conditions attached. He was ordered to […]

The police responded to an “aggravated burglary” at a Smiths parish residence today [Oct 19] where the occupants “reported that they were held at knifepoint,” and a “sexual assault is alleged to have taken place,” and the police have “declared this a critical incident.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after noon today, Tuesday 19th October, 2021, […]

A  20-year-old man was arrested in connection with the aggravated burglary and sexual assault in Smiths on October 19th, marking the second arrest in connection with the matter. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], would like to thank the public for their continued assistance with the investigation into the aggravated burglary/sexual assault which […]

Zia Chishti — an American businessman who served as the CEO of Bermuda-based Afiniti — has stepped down after a former employee alleged that he sexually assaulted her. The company said, “The Board of Directors of Afiniti, Ltd. announces that Mr. Zia Chishti has stepped down from his role as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and […]

The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC], in partnership with SCARS and the Centre Against Abuse [CAA] launched a new community support group for women – SASS – Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group. A spokesperson said, “As we close Sexual Assault Awareness month, which is observed annually during the month of April, The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC], […]

[Updated] The Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert, along with the Bermuda Land Development Company, held a press conference “to announce a housing initiative that will benefit seniors.” We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the video is below. […]

Premier David Burt conducted a site visit of the Brookfield Place development. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier this week [Apr. 29], Premier David Burt conducted a site visit of the Brookfield Place development with members of the company’s leadership team – Brian Kingston, CEO, Real Estate; Charlie Howe, Vice President Investments, Real Estate; and Lou […]

“The Government through the BHC are making steady progress and we intend to see the completion of all 105 of these housing projects as quickly as possible,” Minister of Public Works David Burch said in the House of Assembly today [May 31] as he provided an update on housing initiatives. The Minister’s full statement follows […]

The Ministry of Public Works, in collaboration with the BHC, is partnering with the Leopard’s Club International to transform the vacant three-storey building into affordable housing units, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking at a press conference today, Minister Burch said, “Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us here today at […]

Three humpback whales were tagged some weeks ago on the Silver Bank, the humpbacks’ breeding grounds in the Caribbean between Dominican Republic and Turks and Caicos. The satellite tags are on the right side of the whales, just below the dorsal fin on this female below. Satellite tracking suggests these whales are on their way […]