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Bermudian singer Nkosi Hollis, who performs as Dakari Love, is set to appear on the British television programme The Voice UK, with the episode scheduled to air this weekend. The singer is listed among the performers in a preview of the fifth episode of the current series, which airs on ITV1 and ITVX. Hosted by Emma …

“Before we reorganise the system again, Bermuda deserves to understand the problem we are solving, the evidence supporting the proposed solution and the results we should expect it to produce,” Opposition Leader and Shadow Education Minister Ben Smith said. Mr Smith said, “Recently, I asked the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, for the …

The government unveiled a new commemorative stamp collection celebrating the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s 60th Anniversary, saying that the “stamps capture different aspects of the Regiment’s role, including emergency and disaster response, recruitment and training, ceremonial duties, Coast Guard operations, community service, and the proud traditions that have shaped the Regiment over six decades.” Speaking at the …

Bermudian Broadway star Nicholas Christopher performed in the halftime show during the New York Giants’ game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on Sunday [September 13]. In its announcement ahead of the game, the Giants said, “Halftime will feature a first-of-its-kind Hamilton performance and will bring the acclaimed Broadway musical to the NFL for …

The PHC Majorettes & Drum Corps have been invited to perform at the Washington DC Veterans Day Parade in November. Eligible members will perform at the National Field Show on November 7 before taking part in the Veterans Day Parade the following day. The PHC Majorettes & Drum Corps, a charitable organisation, will represent Bermuda …

The Ministry of Health invites the community to participate in Celebrating Wellness 2026, a week dedicated to activity, connection and youth empowerment. A Government spokesperson said, “This year’s theme encourages residents to move from speaking up to showing up, giving young people opportunities to have a voice, be active, build confidence and grow together as …

[Opinion column written by OBA Deputy Chair Maurice Foley] For almost a year, I have consistently raised concerns about electric bikes on Bermuda’s roads. Electric mobility is part of our transportation future, but our laws must evolve alongside the technology to protect riders and everyone who shares our roads. I first raised the issue publicly …

St. Mary’s Church has launched its Digital Scrapbook Project, inviting families, former parishioners, and the wider community to share stories and photographs as part of its 400th-anniversary celebrations. A spokesperson said, “St. Mary’s Church is pleased to announce that the St. Mary’s Digital Scrapbook Project has officially begun and is now underway, inviting families, former …

OBA Leader Ben Smith and Premier David Burt have both commented corporate income tax and payroll tax changes. OBA Leader Ben Smith statement: Mr. Smith said, “On Friday in Parliament, Premier David Burt boasted about receiving over $1 billion in corporate income tax. “He then decided to increase payroll tax on entrepreneurs and small businesses …