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The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 9] include notification of planning applications registered, liquor licence, acting appointments, notice of intended marriage and notice of winding up and appointment. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 9, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0757/2024 Public Authorities / […]

Saturday, August 10 is expected to be mainly sunny, with the high to be near 32°C/90°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6:40am and sunset will be at 8:08pm. […]

The City of Hamilton will “shortly be commencing significant works at Fort Hamilton as part of the ongoing Fort Hamilton Improvement Project.” A spokesperson said, “The project will see the enhancement of the fort and its surrounding amenities, inclusive of a new pergola shade structure, a catering kitchen, upgrade of electrical and water supply systems, […]

Government House extended their congratulations to Bermuda’s athletes following their performances at the Paris Olympics. There were eight athletes representing the island at the Paris Games: triathletes Dame Flora Duffy, Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith, swimmers Emma Harvey and Jack Harvey, rower Dara Alizadeh, sailor Adriana Penruddocke and triple jumper Jah-Nhia Perinchief. Government House posted […]

The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] has announced that rower Dara Alizadeh will serve as the flag bearer for the Bermuda team in the closing ceremony at the Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday [August 11]. The prestigious honour demonstrates Alizadeh’s “leadership during the Games, outstanding efforts during his athletic events and his relentless spirit,” a […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ensuring the mental health and welfare of the island’s athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris has been a top priority of the Bermuda Olympic Association. With the International Olympic Association [IOC] offering a quota of welfare officers to all National Olympic Committees [NOC] for registered mental health practitioners and certified […]

Bermuda is gearing up for the high-speed thrill of the annual Rubis Around the Island Power Boat Race, which is set to take place this Sunday, August 11, 2024. The event will start at Ferry Reach in the East End, with categories including a junior race at 10:00 AM and an offshore race at 2:00 PM. In case […]

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The 190th anniversary of Emancipation offered an opportunity to promote cross-generational connections. The liberation of thousands of enslaved people was the result of a significant movement of many diverse people in various countries, across generations. The passing of the torch of freedom, transcended boundaries; so that the Haitian success […]

Eight local candy stripers received scholarships totalling more than $20,000 when the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] held its annual awards ceremony on Wednesday 31 July. “This year, we are proud to present 8 awards totalling $21,500.00” said HAB President Glen Gibbons. “I am so impressed with our young men and women and thank each […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The official Bermuda Olympic pins are becoming a much-coveted item among athletes from other countries at the Olympic Games in Paris. Each participating nation has been handed a set of exclusive pins, which athletes are eagerly trading with coaches, volunteers, and more often, each other. The bright pink Bermuda pin is […]

Polaris Holding announced the recipients of the 2024 Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award [PHCLEA], with Zyon Minors and Ayr Cannonier being recognized for their academic consistency and commitment to higher education. A spokesperson said, “Zyon Minors, the daughter of Otis Minors, a dedicated twenty-one-year veteran at Stevedoring Services Limited, is in her third year at […]

Bermuda continued playing at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas group three division in Trinidad & Tobago, being defeated by El Salvador in their latest match. Shelby Madeiros was first on court, she was defeated in straight sets 6-0, 6-3 to Michelle Irigoyen, and Nadhira Durham was next on court, where she was defeated in […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] announced the call for event proposals for Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] 2024. A spokesperson said, “We invite entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders to join us in celebrating and empowering Bermuda’s diverse entrepreneurial community. GEW 2024 aims to spotlight entrepreneurial success and promote the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized […]

Premier David Burt participated in a joint meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister for Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty and leaders of other UK OTs. A Government spokesperson said, “This meeting was significant as it was the first meeting between OT leaders and Minister Doughty since he was appointed as minister under the new UK Labour […]

Bermuda midfielder Keziah Martin will hope to be involved in Rushall Olympic’s opening game of the Vanarama National League North season at home to Farsley Athletic tomorrow [August 10] Martin signed for the West Midlands side last month after leaving Boston United in the summer. The 24-year-old helped Boston win promotion to the National League […]

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] Press is currently working on a new publication, Bermuda Sentinel: The Royal Naval Base 1795–1950, by naval dockyard historian Jonathan Coad. A spokesperson said, “The book traces the development of the Bermuda Dockyard from its initial establishment as a group of wooden buildings into its fully-realised role as a […]

Lancashire Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Linda Ventresca as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 7 August 2024. A spokesperson said, “Linda Ventresca is an experienced senior leader in the insurance industry, having worked at AXIS Capital from 2003 to 2023. She most recently served as Head of Digital at AXIS Capital and previously […]

The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] announced the Junior Cycling Team that will be representing Bermuda at the Junior Caribbean Road Championships, taking place in Saint Martin on August 10th and 11th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] is pleased to announce that our Junior Cycling Team will be representing Bermuda at the prestigious […]

The Bermuda under-15 girls’ team have finished second in group F of League B in the Concacaf Girls Under-15 Championship in Trinidad and Tobago. They defeated Suriname 2-1 in their opening match and beat the Cayman Islands 2-0 in their second and then lost their third and final group game 3-0 against the Dominican Republic […]

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of the Company’s common shares in the aggregate amount of $150 million. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton may repurchase shares through open market repurchases and/or privately negotiated transactions. The Authorization will expire when the Company has repurchased the full value of shares […]

August 8 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,415.65, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 7 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 6 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 8] include acting appointments. Director Department Of Culture Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0754/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Culture Publication date: 08 August, 2024 Government Notice No. _____________ Acting Appointment Director, Department Of Culture Ministry Of Tourism, Culture And Sport Ms. Carlita N […]

Bermuda motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has described competing at the Monster Energy Grand Prix MotoGP at the Silverstone GP Circuit last weekend as an “unforgettable experience.” Racing in the R&G Talent Cup round four, Divine was representing the Sencat Talent Team/Mortimer Racing – Victoria House Academy for the second successive round of the Moto3 class […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour announced an “exciting opportunity for innovative developers and firms to participate in enhancing Bermuda’s employment landscape.” A Government spokesperson said, “Through a newly issued Request for Proposal [RFP], the Ministry is seeking to replace the current Bermuda Job Board with a state-of-the-art website designed to better serve the evolving […]

Jonathan Land Evans released “Flies in Amber: Selected Stories” on Lulu on-line bookshop, featuring 33 stories and a 15% discount until Friday. The author said, “I’ve also now just released [again via the Lulu.com on-line bookshop] ‘Flies in Amber: Selected Stories’, which gathers together 33 short stories chosen by me from my several short-fiction collections […]

“The implementation of this advanced CCTV system underscores the Government’s focus on public safety and the use of the latest technology,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security is pleased to provide an update on the progress of the Government’s new islandwide CCTV network, a key […]

Today the Government of Bermuda issued a public consultation paper “intended to provide Bermuda stakeholders with a preliminary, high-level summary of the proposed taxpayer compliance framework [the “Administrative Provisions”] and to obtain public feedback on the proposals.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 [the “Principal Act”] was enacted in December 2023 […]

BELCO has announced the recipients of its annual scholarship awards, with 20 students receiving a total of $180,000. A spokesperson said, “The scholarship and education awards recipients are as follows: “Nicholas Massa is the recipient of the Llewellyn Vorley Engineering Scholarship, which is valued at $25,000 for four years. Nicholas will study for a Bachelor […]

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

One Communications will sponsor the Kids Zone at the Harbour Nights event to be held on August 14. A spokesperson said, “This will be the third year the Company has sponsored the family-oriented event, aiming to bring joy, laughter and endless fun to the children and families in our community. The evening will include free […]

“Premier Burt is clearly reeling after multiple high-profile Cabinet resignations,” Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs Scott Pearman said, adding that “the Premier’s selection of Health Minister Kim Wilson to bear the additional role of Attorney-General speaks volumes about his own position.” Mr Pearman said, “Premier Burt is clearly reeling after multiple high-profile Cabinet resignations. And this […]

The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative in coordination with the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation is offering a special BizCamp at BEDC’s headquarters from August 12th to 16th. Joe Mahoney, executive director of the YEI said, “The goal of this special BizCamp is to prepare students to earn the YEI Entrepreneurship Certificate which will prepare them for the […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced that Athene Life Re will continue as the lead sponsor of Athene T20 Men’s Premier and First Division Competitions. A spokesperson said, “2024 marks the 3rd year of the Athene T20 Premier and First Division competition. The 2024 format will be based on a single round robin, followed by […]

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 23/2024 about the Bermuda Gaming Commission. A spokesperson said, “In Decision 23/2024, the Applicant had made a PATI request for records related to executive salaries, annual reports and finances of the Bermuda Gaming Commission as well as for ten of its monthly meeting minutes dated between March 2022 and […]

Bermuda’s Kole Hall scored for Chorley as they defeated Prescot Cables by a score of 4 – 1. The club’s match report said, “Chorley continued their strong showing in pre-season with a comprehensive 1-4 win against Prescot Cables on Tuesday evening. “Goals were spread across the attacking players on the night, Mo Touray, Kole Hall, […]

The Department of Workforce Development recently celebrated the achievements of the 2024 Youth Employment Programme with a special reception honouring 180 participating students. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department’s Youth Employment Programme offers students valuable opportunities to apply their academic knowledge and gain essential work experience. “The Summer Employment Programme allows University students to complete […]

Bermuda played their third match in the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group Three Division in Trinidad & Tobago, where they were defeated 3-0 by St. Lucia. Shelby Madeiros opened the series, starting strong with a first-set win of 6-2. However, Jessica Eudovic of St. Lucia rallied in the subsequent sets, overcoming Madeiros 6-1, 7-5. […]

“The Future Is In Our Hands” Summer Day Camp Mural was unveiled at West Pembroke Primary School. Speaking at the unveiling, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “To our parents, special guests, camp counsellors, and our talented young artists…Good afternoon! I’m so happy to be here with all of you to celebrate the unveiling of our […]

Twenty-five Bermudian students were awarded scholarships worth a total of $750,000 to support their further education at the annual Association of Bermuda International Companies Education Awards [ABICEA] luncheon. A spokesperson said, “Funded by donations from Bermuda international companies, the Education Awards have supported 765 students during their 47-year history. As the International Business sector has […]

Darag Group announced that it has “agreed to sell, subject to regulatory approvals, its North American and Bermuda business entities to the RiverStone Group.” A spokesperson said, “The sale is expected to close by year end. Darag’s North American and Bermuda business has built a reputation as the leading player in its niche market. Darag and […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Adrian Roach has enjoyed highly skilled sparring in Las Vegas in preparation for one of his toughest assignments when he faces Canadian Taverio Stewart at the Bermuda College on Saturday [August 10]. Roach spent three weeks in “Sin City”, training under coaches Kay Koroma and DJ Zamora, sparring with top […]

Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher has joined the cast of the musical Love Life at the New York Centre, which will run from March 26 to 30 next year. He will join fellow Tony nominee Kate Baldwin in performing the roles of married couple Susan Cooper and Sam Cooper. Part of the Encores! series, Love Life […]

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. reported book value per share of $1,722 and adjusted book value per share of $1,777 as of June 30, 2024. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share both decreased 1% in the second quarter of 2024 and increased 4% in the first six months of 2024, including […]

Everest Group, Ltd.  has named industry leader Bill Hazelton Executive Vice President of Everest Insurance & President of North America Insurance. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Hazelton most recently served as Head of US Retail Casualty and Industry Practices for Everest Insurance. Prior to Everest, Mr. Hazelton spent three decades in various leadership roles across underwriting, claims […]

Assured Guaranty Ltd. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 4, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 21, 2024. Assured Guaranty Ltd. is a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the U.S. […]

August 7 saw 4,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $136,000.00 BD. 4,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 10.5% at $34.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,415.65, down 8.16% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report […]

With the 2024 Cup Match holiday now concluded, our Cup Match website, BernewsCupMatch.com, has been updated with extensive coverage, including over 1,000 photos, videos, and 360° panoramas of various events such as Cup Match, parties, motorcades and more. The site offers detailed coverage of the Cup Match holiday, featuring more than 200 videos, over 7,000 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 7] include notice of national certification, acting appointments and contracts. National Certification Welder Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notice of National Certification Notice ID: GN0752/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Workforce Development Publication date: 07 August, 2024 Government Of Bermuda National Certification Public Notice Regulation 26 [d] […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jah-Nhai Perinchief said he feels grateful to become an Olympian and hopes to build on his debut showing as he looks towards the next chapter of his triple jump career. Perinchief –  the first Bermudian to represent us in the Olympics in track and field since 2016 –  finished thirteenth in […]

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]