[Opinion column written by OBA Leader Ben Smith] During the last Parliamentary session, Education Minister, the Hon Diallo Rabain, confirmed there were significant changes in senior leadership within his ministry. The changes include a new Permanent Secretary and Deputy Permanent Secretary, an Acting Commissioner of Education, an Acting Director of Academics, acting leadership in Student […]
21st, September 2026, 04:13pm
Bermudian footballer Isaiah Francis scored on his debut for Belper United Development against Eastwood & Kimberley in a 6-1 away win in Nottingham at the weekend. The 6ft 4in defender opened the scoring in the tenth minute with a close-range finish. The Derbyshire non-league outfit’s first team play in the United Counties League Premier Division […]
21st, September 2026, 04:12pm
The Somersfield Academy community came together on Friday for its annual International Day of Peace Ceremony, held ahead of the United Nations International Day of Peace on Monday, September 21. A spokesperson said, “The ceremony brings students and staff together each year at the school’s Peace Pole for a shared moment of reflection on the […]
21st, September 2026, 12:02pm
A new policy takes effect today [Sept 21] that introduces new requirements on who can obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate. A Government spokesperson said, “The Registration [Births and Deaths] Amendment Act 2026 takes effect today, introducing new restrictions on who can obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate from the Registry General. […]
21st, September 2026, 11:59pm
Somerset Cricket Club recently held their Cup Match prize-giving awards. The West Enders retained the Cup Match trophy after defeating St George’s by an innings and 87 runs at Somerset Cricket Club in July. All-rounders Dion Stovell and Malachi Jones announced that match would be their final Cup Match. “Our heartfelt thanks to the players, […]
21st, September 2026, 11:46pm
Gherdai Hassell has been named an Arts & Culture Award finalist at the Black Futures Awards 2026 in the UK, with organisers highlighting the Bermudian artist’s international achievements and work supporting others through the arts. The awards will take place on October 2 during the UK’s Black History Month, with the organisation saying the awards […]
21st, September 2026, 10:12pm
Special Olympics Bermuda will hold a bocce tournament next month as part of an effort to support its bocce team and its participation in the Special Olympics Island Games in Jamaica in November 2026. The tournament on October 17 will begin at 10am at the TN Tatem Tennis Court. Teams will consist of four players, […]
21st, September 2026, 10:04pm
The Rickai ‘Pugi’ Raynor Memorial Race was held in Dockyard this weekend, paying tribute to the late powerboat racer, with proceeds from the event set to benefit his children. Raynor, 28, died from injuries sustained in a boat crash near White’s Island during the Bermuda Power Boat Association’s Hamilton Harbour Race series in June of […]
21st, September 2026, 09:41pm
Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has reflected on round seven of the R&G Moto4 British Superbike Cup at the TT Circuit Assen, the Netherlands, at the weekend. Representing Fibre Tec Honda-MLav Racing, Divine qualified fifteenth before finishing twelfth in race one and fourteenth in race two. “A few mistakes in the opening laps of race two […]
21st, September 2026, 09:33pm
An appeal concerning Covid-19 testing requirements for students returning to Bermuda’s public schools back in 2021 is scheduled to be heard by the Privy Council in England on November 11, 2026, according to its published schedule. The listing says the case was bought by a minor by their father and states, “Following the COVID Pandemic, […]
21st, September 2026, 08:50pm