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The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 29] include notification of planning applications registered and appointments. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 29th, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0809/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 29 August, 2024 The applications shown below are […]

Friday, August 30 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of 1 or 2 overnight showers, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade achieved a milestone in her boccia career after winning her first-ever match at the Paralympic Games today [August 29]. DeSilva-Andrade, who lost both her matches at her debut Paralympics in Rio in 2016, made a winning start to her Paris 2024 campaign after defeating Kinga Koza, of Poland, 4-1 […]

The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] recently launched a comprehensive Housing Advocacy Campaign to highlight the critical issue of housing insecurity in Bermuda, with a particular focus on the challenges faced by women and single-income families. A spokesperson said, “In alignment with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes housing as a fundamental human right, […]

Conyers said they are “proud to announce its sponsorship of Bermuda Pride 2024, taking place from 28 August to 1 September 2024. As a silver sponsor, Conyers is proud to be among those celebrating and furthering the conversation around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all.” Christian Luthi, Director and Chairman, said, “Conyers is dedicated to supporting […]

[Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The people of Bermuda have endured a front row seat as the government unravels. The signs are all there with Cabinet resignations, existing Ministers being forced to double up, a delayed candidate selection for the upcoming by-election, a resigned Deputy Leader desperately trying to change the conversation from […]

A number of changes have been made in the Cabinet, with Minister Kim Wilson relinquishing the responsibilities of Attorney-General, and Cindy Clarke taking over the role, with the government noting that “this interim appointment is made prior to an identified political appointee assuming the post of Attorney-General.” Also in the interim, Minister Walter Roban will take on […]

Top Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock has been drafted by the Gujrat franchise in the Indian Legends League Cricket. The talented all-rounder, who scored a century in Somerset’s recent win over St George’s in Cup Match, was picked for a price of 10.89 Lahk [$13,000] and will join the likes of former international stars Chris Gayle, […]

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U cycling teammates were back in action competing in stage five of the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe in France. Hopkins finished the 158.9km road race in 49th place, clocking a time of 3 hours 43 minutes, and 23 seconds. Related Stories White Competes In Houffa Gravel Fondo […]

[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference this morning [August 29] to announce a candidate. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The PLP has announced that Owen Darrell will be their candidate for constituency 15, the seat is currently held […]

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall had another multi-hit game, going 2-for-5, but his Biloxi Shuckers fell to the Montgomery Biscuits 11-3 in their series opener at Keesler Federal Park. Hall’s performance included a key RBI single that also led to a second run scoring on an errant throw, momentarily closing the gap to 7-3. Despite […]

The U.S. SailGP Team kicked off SailGP’s first pre-season camp in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The US was the first of four teams to hit the water Sunday. “The team is using a league-provided F50 and will primarily train using the newly designed T-Foils slated to roll out league wide for the 24/25 season.” “This […]

Lockton Re announced that Kristopher Lynn joined as a Senior Broker and Practice Leader for Agriculture, bringing nearly 20 years of industry experience to their Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Lockton Re, the reinsurance business of the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker, is pleased to announce that Kristopher Lynn has joined Lockton Re […]

The Stationery Store partnered with 15-year-old local artist Nico Bean to launch a new collection of custom notebooks just in time for the back-to-school season. A spokesperson said, “As students gear up for the new school year, the Stationery Store is excited to announce a special partnership with 15-year-old local artist Nico Bean on his […]

Carey Olsen has advised Tapir Holdings Ltd. [Tapir], an entity listed on the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], on its US$87 million acquisition of shares in Rendeavour Holding Limited, an exempted company organised and existing under the laws of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “As part of the generation of funding and the consideration for the Acquisition, […]

Arch Capital Group announced that Daniel “Dan” J. Houston and Neal Triplett will join the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Houston is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in the financial services sector. He is Chairman and CEO of Principal Financial Group, where he is responsible for overall […]

AM Best affirmed Global Atlantic Group’s excellent ratings, noting its “strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.” A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “a+” [Excellent] of Commonwealth Annuity and […]

August 28 saw 2,215 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $81,955.00 BD. 2,215 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.6% at $37.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,571.89, down 2.04% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report […]

Conor White competed in the Houffa Gravel Fondo, which was the third leg of the Bolero Gravel Series, that served as the only Belgian UCI qualifier for the 2024 Gravel World Championship in Halle/Leuven. White competed in the 110 km race finishing 83rd clocking a time of 3:49:49. Related Stories Results: 2024 BBA Individual Time […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 28] include Bermudian status, permanent resident certificate, boards appointments and notice of intended marriage. Bermudian Status – Section 19 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Bermudian Status – Section 19 Notice ID: GN0803/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 28 August, 2024 Notice is hereby given that application […]

Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade represented Bermuda with pride at the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Paris today [August 28]. The groundbreaking event was held outside the confines of a traditional stadium on the iconic Place de la Concorde and Champs-Elysees, featuring more than 4,000 athletes from 168 delegations. Lewis, the island’s most […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] celebrated the graduation of its 7th annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Program [SSEP] with six students — Nylan Tyrrell, Arhyiah Tatem, Tie’asia Allen, Roqué Roberts, Ethan Kessell, and Aniyah Paige-Paiva — receiving their certificates. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] recently celebrated the graduation of its 7th Annual […]

Bermudian harness racing driver Kiwon Waldron had a full slate of races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, competing in eight events across both pace and trot classes. Waldron kicked off his night in race one, guiding Midnite’s Pro to a sixth-place finish in the pace class with a time of 1:58.2. He followed that […]

Bermuda’s Under-14 Boys National Team returned home to a hero’s welcome last night following their outstanding performance in the 2024 Caribbean Football Union Boys U14 Challenge Series. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Under-14 Boys National Team returned home to a hero’s welcome last night after an extraordinary performance in the 2024 Caribbean Football Union Boys […]

Paving works are due to begin on Bermudiana Road on September 3rd and are expected to last for approximately two weeks and during this time Bermudiana Road will be closed off to the motoring public, the City announced today. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is advising the public that paving works are due to […]

Bermuda’s Paralympic team is preparing to take part in the opening ceremony today [Aug 28] in Paris, France, with Jessica Lewis set to proudly carry our flag. Joining her in the opening ceremony will be Bermuda teammate Yushae DeSilva-Andrade as well as coaches and local officials. The opening ceremony is scheduled to get underway at 3.00pm Bermuda […]

The Devonshire Parish Council awarded scholarships to Micah Hollis, Denae Burchall, Jasmin Williams and Imani Bean, noting that they “demonstrated exceptional dedication and achievements in their academic pursuits and have shown a deep commitment to making a positive impact in our community.” A spokesperson said, “The Devonshire Parish Council is delighted to announce the recipients […]

The Bermuda Stock Exchange will close on Monday, September 2 for Labour Day, and reopen on Tuesday, September 3. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, 2 September 2024, in observance of the Bermuda Labour Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Tuesday, 3 […]

The Local Qualifier for this year’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship will be played at Port Royal Golf Course on Wednesday, September 11 and Thursday, September 12. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], Bermuda Professional Golfers’ Association [BPGA], and tournament officials are pleased to announce the Local Qualifier for this year’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship will […]

The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the Labour Day holiday, household waste that would usually be collected on Monday, 2 September, will instead be collected on Tuesday, 3 September. A Government spokesperson said, “All household waste collection that week will follow the “roll-over” pattern and be delayed by one day, culminating with […]

Bermudian sprinter Norre Robinson took to the track at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Peru, competing in the highly competitive men’s 100 meters event. Robinson, drawn in heat 3, clocked a time of 10.99 seconds, securing a seventh-place finish in his heat. Overall, Robinson’s performance placed him 61st in the field of talented young […]

A day after his stage three victory, Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins continued his strong performance in the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, finishing sixth in stage four. The Anse-Bertrand to Belle-Eau route covered a challenging 145.5 kilometers. Hopkins, riding for Vendée U, crossed the finish line in 3:27:04, just 19 seconds behind stage […]

Camiko Smith began competing on the DP world tour first stage Q-School event at The Players Club in Bristol, England. After the first round, the Bermudian golfer finished T65th. Smith shot an opening round 8-over par 78, his round consisted of 3 birdies, 8 pars, 5 bogies, 1 double bogey and 1 quadruple bogey. Related Stories […]

Bermuda golfers continued competing in the Myrtle Beach World Am. Ann Symonds and Melinda Frith are playing in senior women [60 & above] division flight 57, Symonds came off the course T14th after a net round of 77, Frith is 31st after a net round of 79. In the senior women [60 & above] division […]

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade is ready to compete at the Paralympics, noting that she is “delighted to be amongst the world best.” A post on Yushae DeSilva-Andrade’s Instagram page says, “It’s hard to believe that four long years of training and dedication to Boccia has landed us here! “We have put in the work and we are delighted to […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Nissan Global Reinsurance, Ltd. [NGRe] [Hamilton, Bermuda]. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. “The ratings reflect NGRe’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features stunning Bermuda waters shimmering with colours at sunset. To access more phone wallpapers with Bermudian themes, as well as social media cover graphics, visit BermudaCovers.com, and if you would like to request a specific Bermuda-related phone wallpaper design, please feel free to email us at support@bernews.com. […]

August 27 saw 2,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $10,420.00 BD. 2,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.4% at $5.21 per share. The BSX finished at 2,625.53, up 0.02% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for […]

Bermuda’s Under 14 football team were greeted by the Premier, Minister, officials, family and friends as they returned home this evening [Aug 27] following their impressive showing in the 2024 Caribbean Football Union Challenge Series. The team showcased impressive form throughout the tournament, advancing to the semi-finals after winning all four of their group matches; […]

The Department of Parks announced that the Bailey’s Bay Bridge on the Railway Trail in Hamilton Parish “will be temporarily closed to the public starting Thursday, 29 August, due to safety concerns regarding exposed fibreglass on the bridge’s railing.” A Government spokesperson said, “Signs and barriers will be erected by Thursday to ensure the closure […]

The Ministry of Health announced today that the summary of comments from the Pesticides Regulations Consultation is now available. A Government spokesperson said, “This consultation, which ran from June 28 to August 4, 2024, was part of a public engagement initiative on pesticide regulations launched at the end of June. This initiative was originally introduced […]

“As announced in the House of Assembly in February 2024, the Department of the Registrar General, through the amendments to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1949, now allow for the issuance of short-form death certificates,” the government said. A Government spokesperson said, “Medical practitioners, coroners, or funeral homes, who ordinarily confirm the death of […]

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 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 27] include acting appointments and appointments. Information Commissioner Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0799/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Information Commissioner’s Office Publication date: 27 August, 2024 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Deputy Information Commissioner His Excellency the Governor is pleased to appoint Ms. […]

The WER Joell Tennis Stadium will close temporarily to allow for an assessment and building works, effective tomorrow [Aug 28]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport has announced the temporary closure of the WER Joell Tennis Stadium, effective tomorrow, August 28, 2024, for approximately one week. “Following an initial assessment, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis will proudly carry Bermuda’s flag at the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Paris tomorrow [August 28] and is eager to add another successful chapter to her storied athletics career. Lewis, who competes in the T53 100 and 400 metres, will become a four-time Paralympian in the French […]

A total of nine players from Bermuda began competing in the Myrtle Beach World Am. Ann Symonds and Melinda Frith are playing in senior women [60 & above] division flight 57, Symonds came off the course T27th after a net round of 81, Frith is T42nd with a net round of 87. In the senior […]

The Bermuda Hotel Association awarded the Bermuda Hotel Association Adrian Hassell Memorial Scholarships to Najee Pitt-Clarke and Jaz Ratteray-Smith. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] is very pleased to announce the recent awarding of the Annual Bermuda Hotel Association Adrian Hassell Memorial Scholarship to the following recipients: BHA Board Directors JP Martens, Theresa […]

A White Hyundai Creta vehicle was “removed from a Paget residence” early this morning, the police said A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is asking members of the public to be on the look out for a White Hyundai Creta, which was removed from a Paget residence during the early morning hours on Tuesday 27th […]

The Bermuda Volleyball Association announced its participation in the 2024 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] U21 Beach Volleyball Championships, scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 1 in St. Kitts & Nevis. A spokesperson said, “This prestigious event will bring together 13 teams from 11 countries, all competing for a coveted spot in the […]