[Updated with videos] Krista Dyer has claimed a silver medal at the Sanda World Cup in Jiangyin, China, today [April 9]. Dyer, who represents the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA], won her second round-robin bout in the women’s 65kg division, earning a points victory over Nicole Lowe-Tarbet, of Australia. The Bermudian lost her opening contest on […]
9th, April 2025, 08:33pm
Carnival in Bermuda announced the launch of its Singer/Songwriter Competition, an “exciting new initiative created to highlight the extraordinary talent of Bermuda’s local music community.” A spokesperson said, “This competition aims to infuse the Carnival experience with authentic, homegrown artistry by inviting Bermudian artists to create and perform an original soca and calypso song that […]
9th, April 2025, 08:20pm
Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] members teamed up with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] to help pick up litter and tidy up Southside, St David’s, last weekend. “Successful clean-up day at Southside with Bermuda Karting Association members!” the BKA posted on social media. “Got a little dirty, got a lot wet, but got a lot cleaned up!” […]
9th, April 2025, 08:19pm
The Bermuda Foundation granted nearly $400,000 in unrestricted funding and almost $4 million total in 2023/24, as outlined in its annual report. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Foundation granted almost $400,000 in unrestricted funding to the community in its 2023/24 financial year. These competitive grants, combined with donor-advised giving delivered almost $4 million to the […]
9th, April 2025, 08:17pm
The Department of Sport and Recreation hosted its Camp Expo on April 6 at Pier Six, giving families a chance to explore summer camp options and connect with camp providers. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Sport and Recreation’s Camp Expo event took place on Sunday, 6th April 2025 at PIER SIX, Front Street. […]
9th, April 2025, 08:16pm
The Bermuda Police service is renewing its appeal for anyone with information regarding the 2022 murder of 18-year-old Laje Franklin to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 6:30am on Wednesday, 6th April 2022, a passerby found 18-year-old Laje Franklin’s lifeless body with multiple gunshot wounds, lying near the roundabout along the roadway leading […]
9th, April 2025, 08:11pm
[Opinion column written by Kellan Lewis] Too often we see in our small society the many examples of why gatekeeping can be counterproductive. From the failing of social institutions, friendly societies, employment opportunities and the lack of organisational infrastructure for the purpose of giving people a chance to become involved with something greater than themselves. […]
9th, April 2025, 08:07pm
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced that new speed humps will be installed on Brighton Hill, with a temporary road closure from April 9 to 10. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public and pedestrians that new speed humps will be installed on Brighton Hill, […]
9th, April 2025, 08:03pm
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward is attending the 13th International Labour Organization [ILO] Meeting of Caribbean Ministers of Labour and CARICOM’s Council for Human and Social Development in Guyana. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, is currently representing Bermuda at the 13th International […]
9th, April 2025, 08:02pm
With Bermuda’s kite-flying season nearing, BELCO reminds Primary 1 and 2 students that entries for its annual Kite Safety Poster competition are due by Friday [April 11]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today reminds the public that the deadline for entries for the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition is Friday, […]
9th, April 2025, 07:58pm