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[Opinion column written by: PLP Chairman Dawn Simmons] Today’s Budget Statement by the Progressive Labour Party Government is a demonstration of our real and tangible commitment to investing in our people, giving voice to the voiceless, and providing a safety net for Bermuda’s most vulnerable. Throughout the Progressive Labour Party’s history, we have pushed for […]

Following the delivery of the 2024 Budget by Premier David Burt this morning [Feb 16] in the House of Assembly, Deloitte released a ‘Budget Snapshot’, which highlights some of the key points from the Budget Speech in an easy to read format. You can click here to view our live blog, and click here to […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 16] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on February 16, 2024 Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID GN0167/2024 Public Authorities / Department Planning Publication date 16 February, 2024 The applications shown below are available for […]

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 […]

Saturday, February 17 is expected to be cloudy early, then windy with periods of showers in the afternoon, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F, and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will […]

[Updated] Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson is holding a press conference to provide an initial reaction to the 2024 Budget, which was delivered in the House of Assembly today [Feb 16]. You can read a full copy of the 2024 Budget speech here, view all our coverage of the 2024 Budget here, and view our live […]

“Capital funding has been awarded for the purchase of two new ferries” and “digital fare media will be implemented for buses and ferries,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget this morning [Feb 16]. The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement said, “The Ministry of Transport has been allocated $68.2 million – a decrease of […]

The Government “acknowledges the community’s concern and frustration with the poor state of roads” and “the road paving budget has been more than doubled to $5 million,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget this morning [Feb 16]. The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement said, “The Government acknowledges the community’s concern and frustration […]

To quickly grasp the 2024 Budget delivered by Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt in the House of Assembly today [Feb 16], check out the charts extracted from the Budget below. For comparison’s sake, charts from the 2023 Budget are here, charts from the 2022 Budget are here, charts from the 2021 Budget are […]

The Government has successfully balanced Bermuda’s budget with a projected surplus of $210,000, the road paving budget has been more than doubled to $5 million, capital funding has been awarded for the purchase of two new ferries, the Government will invest an additional $10 million into the Bermuda Housing Corporation and the Education Ministry will […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes will look to build on his impressive start to the year when he races at the Roc Cup USA Florida Winter Tour at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex this weekend. The island’s top karting driver, who won the Shifter Masters class at the Skusa Winter Series at the same venue […]

Brandon Adkins, Violet Smith, Connor Hupman and Flynn Watson Brown competed in the Tennessee State Championships helping Baylor School win the overall combined title. Watson-Brown swam the anchor leg for the Baylor School men’s 200 yard medley relay team that finished 3rd. Adkins won a bronze medal in the men’s 200 yard freestyle, Smith clocked […]

Friends of Hospice has unveiled the Brian Morris Palliative Care Scholarship, in honour of the late Bermudian professional golfer. A spokesperson said, “The Friends of Hospice Brian Morris Palliative Care Scholarship will provide up $25,000 per year to a Bermudian studying medicine or nursing, with an emphasis on those with a speciality in hospice and […]

Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the league leaders Islanders defeat the New Comers 4 – 0, the Blue Angels lose 3 – 1 to the Star Lites, and the Pinsplitters defeat the Last Pin 3 – 1. Men Handicap Game: 235 Llewellyn Jones 226 McNeil Simmons 204 Nathan Stevens […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Cal Blankendal, the Bermuda Cricket Board executive director, believes it is vital for the growth of the national team programme to regularly play two international formats as they prepare for the 50-over World Cup Challenge League Play-off in Malaysia. Bermuda have enjoyed success in T20 in recent years, narrowly missing out […]

Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey set a new national record in the women’s 50 metres butterfly at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, today [February 16]. Harvey, who finished third in heat four of six heats in 26.88sec, came 25th overall and did not advance to the semi-finals. Harvey has also broken her national records […]

Law firm Appleby has received top rankings in Bermuda in the 2024 Chambers Global Legal Guide. Appleby’s Bermuda office has been ranked in Band 1, the highest tier, in three categories: Corporate & Finance, Dispute Resolution and Insurance. A spokesperson said, “Appleby also has 10 lawyers ranked across the categories: “Corporate & Finance: Partners Matthew […]

PartnerRe Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the period December 15, 2023 – March 14, 2024 of $0.3046875 per share on the Company’s 4.875% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series J. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2024 to shareholders of record on February 29, 2024. Related […]

In advance of the Budget on Friday [Feb 16], Government advised “that there is a balanced budget” which “was achieved with careful planning and without raising or introducing any new taxes.” A Government spokesperson told Bernews, “As the Country prepares for Budget Day tomorrow [Feb 16], it is expected that Government will announce the first […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 15] include road sobriety checkpoint notice, appointments, striking off, public notification, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2024 Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice Notice ID GN0166/2024 Public Authorities / Department Bermuda Police Service Publication date 15 February, […]

Craig Simmons, Cheryl Packwood, and Cordell Riley will be joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [Feb 15] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the trio set to discuss the 2024 Budget, which will be delivered in the House of Assembly tomorrow. The video will be live streamed below, as well as on […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the final team that has been selected to represent Bermuda during the 2024 Concacaf Under-20 Men’s Championship. A spokesperson said, “Head Coach, Cecoy Robinson, has named the following players to the Bermuda Under-20 National Team for the qualifying round of the upcoming championship. Goalkeepers David Martin Nathaniel Swan Defenders […]

The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] acknowledges the strength of the organisation is its volunteers, who donated more than 28,000 hours in 2023. “We have only 12 salaried staff,” said HAB president Patrick Cerra. “It’s the hard work and dedication of our volunteers that enable us to provide funding to Bermuda Hospitals Board, managers of […]

Fifteen Bermuda students have had their work published in an online anthology following an international writing competition held in 2023. A spokesperson said, “Fifteen young Bermudians, ten of whom are students at Bermuda public schools, have had their work published in an online anthology after taking part in an international writing competition last year. “Two […]

In commemoration of Black History Month, Port Royal Golf Course — a public golf course operated by the Bermuda Government Consolidated Board of Trustees — pays homage to its first Golf Professional Walter E. King, 1970 – 1976. A spokesperson said, “At that time (1970) the Golf Professional at Port Royal was a concessionaire who […]

Friday, February 16 is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 58%. Sunrise will be at 7:01am and sunset will be […]

We have a population crisis in Bermuda and the island should aim to gather data of Bermudians overseas, OBA Senator Dwayne Robinson said in the Senate. Senator Robinson said, “As we know in Bermuda, we have a very serious population crisis, and it’s not something that has just happened overnight. It’s not laid at the […]

Students at Lyceum Preschool have been enjoying a nontraditional learning environment since relocating to the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo [BAMZ] in September 2023 due to renovations on their original location, with the students surrounded by nature and taking advantage of the opportunities that it presents. A spokesperson said, “Lyceum Preschool has been relocated to the Bermuda […]

Clarien Bank announced its corporate giving plans for 2024, committing to donate over $130,000 to twelve charitable organizations. A spokesperson said, “Clarien Bank, a leading financial institution committed to making a positive impact in the Bermuda community, is proud to announce its corporate giving initiatives for the year 2024. The bank has pledged significant contributions, […]

BermudAir added three new companies to its roster of local partners for inflight services; with Confections, Bermuda Trail Mix and Bermuda Gin Company the latest suppliers providing local products for the airline’s inflight food and beverage offerings. “We’re delighted to formally welcome Confections, Bermuda Trail Mix and Bermuda Gin Company into the group of local partners […]

Conyers’ key Bermuda legal practices have again been recognised as market-leading in Bermuda by law firm directory Chambers and Partners in its newly released Global Guide 2024, having once again secured Band 1 rankings across three key practice areas: Corporate & Finance, Insurance, and Dispute Resolution. A spokesperson said, “Conyers’ key Bermuda legal practices have […]

A couple returned to Bermuda to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their meeting during College Weeks in Bermuda back in 1974. A spokesperson said, “Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Dunn, staying at Newstead Belmont Hills Resort are a walking testimony of how Bermuda’s tourism product touches the hearts of people in a profound way. “Little did […]

Caitlyn Bobb was named the Track Performer of the Week by the America East Conference for the second time this season. The Bermudian athlete competes for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and their report said, “For the second time this season, the America East Conference tabbed Caitlyn Bobb as the Track Performer of the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock believes the future of Bermudian cricket is at stake after backing the national team to finish their ICC Men’s World Cup Challenge League Play-off in Malaysia undefeated. Bermuda have warmed up for their campaign in India, playing several practice matches, before heading to Malaysia for their group A fixtures […]

Insurance industry thought leader Frank Schmid will kick off a series of panels on cyber risk, InsurTech and AI on day three of the 2024 Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] and EY. A spokesperson said, “Frank Schmid is […]

The Government and Keep Bermuda Beautiful are continuing their initiative to remove abandoned and derelict boats from the island’s waterways, with the latest notice advising that 29 abandoned and derelict boats – located in areas including Ely’s Harbour, Mill’s Creek, Riddell’s Bay, Lagoon Park, Spanish Point, Mullet Bay and more – will be “removed and […]

NJ/NY Gotham FC announced ten non-rostered invitees –  including Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher — will be joining the club for pre-season training at IMG Academy. Gotham FC has added goalkeeper Kailey Carlen; defenders Caitlin Cosme, Waniya Hudson; midfielders Ella Martinez, Jessica Mazo, Heather O’Reilly, Mackenzie Pluck, Darya Rajaee; forwards Christopher, and McKenna Whitham. Reigning NWSL […]

The Department of Health held a PIVIO Kitchen Pop-Up at the MarketPlace today [Feb 14], demonstrating how to prepare healthy desserts for Valentine’s Day with Naji Bean, a second-year student chef at Bermuda College. The Department previously said they are ”offering the PIVIO Lifestyle Medicine Program. PIVIO, a Comprehensive Health Improvement Program is a well-established lifestyle education […]

The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] is offering a poetry workshop for anyone interested in poetry and writing poetry on Saturday, February 17th from 1pm to 3pm in the gallery, which is located on the top floor of City Hall. A spokesperson said, “This poetry workshop allows participants to engage with the artwork within the […]

Thursday, February 15 is expected to see a few clouds, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 7:02am and sunset will be at […]

The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 57-year-old Lorin Smith. A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Smith is described as being dark brown complexioned with short dark brown/greying hair, about 5’9” tall, slim build, weighing approximately 150 pounds. Mr. Smith is also blind in his right eye and walks with a limp […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Kent Darrell is holding a press conference today at W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium to discuss improvements made to the facility. We will have an additional later information on, and in the meantime the live video is below Related Stories Photos, Video, Results: Tennis Tournament Day 3 Videos: BLTA […]

The Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert held a press conference to “provide updates on public bus services and bus charging stations.” We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the video is below. Related Stories Bus Service Resumes, Drivers To ‘Work To Rule Video: Minister Lawrence Scott On Bus Situation Video: Disruption […]

The Bermuda Society of Arts recently hosted the opening reception for the ‘Whayasayin’?’ exhibition, which will be open until February 27th. A spokesperson previously said, “Whayasayin’? is an exhibition geared towards Black artists in Bermuda that explores their feelings and thoughts about the Black artist’s position within the culture of Bermuda.” Related Stories Photos: Harbourside […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is advising the public that it is holding driver training on the island’s roads until March 8. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service Driver Training Unit currently has several driver training courses in progress. “All involve the use of police cars and police motorcycles, at times travelling at […]

Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey came seventh in her semi-final heat in the 50 metres backstroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, today [February 14]. Harvey, who broke her national record in the heats [28.34sec], posted a time of 28.47 in the semis. She did not advance to the finals, finishing fourteenth overall. Harvey, […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board is “currently investigating a water test result from the tanks that feed its Dialysis Unit” and “out of an abundance of caution and to ensure patient safety, we are diverting patients to other community dialysis service providers while we await the results of the tests.” BHB Statement A BHB spokesperson comments: “Bermuda […]

Singer-songwriter Val Sherwood has released new song, Music From The Heart, which she describes as “seriously reflective” and “speaks to the power of music to heal.” She noted that, “Music From The Heart has been my website tagline for over a decade, but the song was written more recently, produced and arranged by the amazing […]

“People with diabetes are two to four times more likely than others to develop cardiovascular disease with increased risk in older age,” Dr. Annabel Fountain said. A spokesperson said, “February is American Heart Month, a time to refocus on your cardiovascular health. Dr. Annabel Fountain, of Fountain Health, is recognizing American Heart Month by highlighting […]

“Men and women from 18 to 57 years of age, seeking a unique opportunity to volunteer within our community, are encouraged to apply for the Bermuda Reserve Police,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The recruitment process involves written tests, physical tests and a medical assessment. “Applicants are advised that standards for the […]