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A trip in September 2023 by Premier David Burt to Washington DC cost $3,811.58, according to a listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from September 21, 2023 – September 25, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Premier David Burt travelled to Washington DC for a series of high-level […]

Bermuda Christmas Game Printables – a collection of eight Bermuda-themed Christmas games – are now available for purchase. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Christmas Game Printables bring the warmth and delight of Bermudian traditions to your fingertips. From the spirited competition of Bermuda Bliss Family Feud to the brain-teasing fun of Bermuda Bloom Word Scramble, […]

“Bermuda’s economy is on an upward trajectory, with tangible growth evident,” said Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt. “The Government is committed to fostering continuous economic advancement and development for Bermuda. Our progress in this direction is underscored by Moody’s Investor Service [“Moody’s”] recent affirmation of Bermuda’s A2 issuer and senior unsecured bond ratings, […]

“To ensure your safety and maintain order during the holiday season, we will be continuing the current heightened police presence across the island,” the Police Commissioner said. Police Commissioner Darrin Simons said, “As the Christmas holiday approaches, we at the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], would like to extend warmest greetings to each and every one […]

As we approach the festive holiday season, the Ministry of Health Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] wants to “remind our community to prioritize safety and health.” A Government spokesperson said, “With the increased travel and family gatherings during this joyous time, it’s crucial to be mindful of the potential risks associated with influenza and Covid-19 […]

“Joining the Department of Corrections presents an incredible chance to serve our community and promote security, safety and rehabilitation within our Island,” said Acting Minister of National Security Owen Darrell on the Department of Corrections’ [DOC] latest drive to recruit Corrections Officers. A Government spokesperson said, “The DOC is on a mission to bolster its […]

Bermuda Rentals, in collaboration with its sister companies Bermuda Interiors and Precise Systems Integration, announced a $6,000 financial contribution to The Eliza DoLittle Society’s [TEDS] ‘Holidays Without Hunger’ initiative. The donation will help ensure that TEDS’ 375 client households have nourishing meals for the festive season. “The Holidays Without Hunger campaign gives TEDS the opportunity […]

Elijah Daley began competing in the Ontario Junior international swim meet at the Toronto Pan Am Sport Centre in Canada. On the first day, Daley competed in the 200 individual medley preliminaries finishing 9th clocking a time of 2:03.67 to advance to the A final. In the A final, Daley touched the wall in a […]

The Warwick Football Academy will hold Holiday Fun Events at Warwick Academy tomorrow [December 23] and December 30. Boys and girls are welcome to participate in small-sided games and skill challenges. Prizes will be on offer. The under-7 and under-9 sessions take place from 10 am to 12 pm, and the under-11 and under-13 sessions […]

The PHC Zebras handed the North Village Rams their first league defeat of the season with a 1 – 0 win at the PHC Stadium. After a scoreless first half, the PHC Zebras got a goal in the 81st minute as Enrique Russell scored an overhead kick after a goal mouth scramble. The PHC Zebras […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board extended wishes for a safe holiday weekend and advised that Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] in St. David’s will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board wishes the public a safe and happy holiday weekend. If urgent medical care is required the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care […]

A trip in September 2023 by Minister of Education Diallo Rabain to Tokyo cost $9,585.70, according to a listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from September 29, 2023 – October 8, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Diallo Rabain, Minister of Education attended the 19th International […]

Teekay Corporation donated $15,000 to Bermuda charities as a part of the Company’s Annual Corporate Social Responsibility program. A spokesperson said, “Teekay prides itself on being a good corporate citizen by helping to strengthen and give back to communities where their employees lives and work.” “Angelique Burgess, Senior Corporate Manager of Teekay Corporation said that […]

The Ministry of Health has “been informed about the recall of specific granola bars and granola cereals by The Quaker Oats Company due to potential Salmonella contamination” and noted that  “the authorized local distributor, Dunkley & Pioneer Dairies Ltd, has verified the removal of these products from the market.” A Government spokesperson said, “Consumers are […]

The Bermuda Sports Anti-Doping Agency [BSADA] has been successfully removed from the compliance watchlist by the World Anti-Doping Association [WADA]. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday [December 20], the World Anti-Doping Association [WADA] informed the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport that the Bermuda Sports Anti-Doping Agency [BSADA] has successfully been taken off their compliance ‘watchlist.’” […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 21] include acting appointments. Chief Employee And Orginizational Development Officer Mrs. Ianthia Fox Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Acting Appointments Notice ID GN0997/2023 Public Authorities / Department Employee & Organizational Development Publication date 21 December, 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Department Of Employee & Organizational Development […]

Friday, December 22 is expected to be mostly cloudy, with the high to be near 18°C/65°F, and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be N. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7:16am and sunset will be at 5:18pm. […]

The winners of this year’s Charity Christmas Tree event have been announced, with Open Airways placing first to win $3,250.00, Menuhin Foundation placing second to win $1,250.00, while Kaleidoscope earned a $1,000 donation by placing third, and all the charities that took part receiving a $750 donation. A spokesperson said, “The time has come to announce the […]

Police officers saw 16-year-old Ajahni Lema Bascome near Admiralty House today [Dec 21] and “as the officers approached, Mr. Lema-Bascome fled” and residents are urged to please call the police if they see the teen. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:20 am on Thursday, December 21, 2023, police officers on mobile patrol in the Spanish […]

In a video message, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, extended holiday greetings to Bermuda, emphasizing the importance of responsible celebration. A Government spokesperson said, “With the holiday season fast approaching, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, extends warm greetings to the people of Bermuda and issues a timely reminder to celebrate responsibly in […]

The Argus Group reported results for the six months ended September 30, 2023. Argus Chief Executive Officer, Alison Hill, stated “There was good momentum in our business in the first half of the year, with insurance revenue increasing by 9 per cent, fee revenues rising by 16 per cent, and very strong operating cashflows. The […]

The Forth House – located on Main Road, Somerset – is getting set to host an entrepreneur event on Saturday [Dec 23] beginning at 10.00am, featuring more than 20 participants. A spokesperson said, “The Forth House will be hosting an entrepreneur event located on Main Road, Somerset. We started out doing a soft launch to […]

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch expressed “immense pleasure” at the Skills Development Programme [SDP] recognition and awards ceremony, highlighting the accomplishments of the fourteen participants and three summer students in completing the programme’s ninth cohort. Minister Burch said, “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, family and friends. It is with immense pleasure that I […]

Camilo Legere produced the golfer’s dream round at the Turtle Hill Golf Course during the final round of the Fecchio Cup by firing a 4 over par round of 68 which included a hole-in-one on the 11th hole. Legere trailed overnight leader Dylan Muso by one shot going into the second and final round, Legere […]

The Devonshire Cougars came from behind to edge Young Men Social Club 2-1 at the Devonshire Recreation Club to close the distance to just one point off the league leaders. After a scoreless first half, Young Men Social Club took the lead in the 89th minute when Ryan Parris found the back of the net, […]

In Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes, sixth-place New Comers went down 4 – 0 to the league leaders Last Pin, second-placed Islanders defeated fourth-place Star Lites 4 – 0, and the fifth-place Blue Angels went down 3 – 1 to the third place Pinsplitters. Men Handicap Game: 255 McNeil Simmons […]

A trip in December 2023 by Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell to New York cost $914.65, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from December 14, 2023 – December 15, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and […]

A trip in November to December 2023 by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban to Dubai, United Arab Emirates cost $18,274.62, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from November 30, 2023 – December 12, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Deputy Premier and Minister […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Adam Scott, the BermudAir chief executive, believes the “sky’s the limit” for the island’s first airline after reflecting on its first 100 days since launching. On September 1, BermudAir took to the air and is flying to three destinations – Boston, Fort Lauderdale and Westchester County Airport – with two leased […]

The Ministry of Finance published Form CT-ELP to “facilitate elections by Bermuda Constituent Entities in accordance with the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023.” A Government spokesperson said, “While there is no requirement under the Act to make elections in advance of filing a Bermuda corporate income tax return, Form CT-ELP has been developed to allow […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 4.4% in July, the overall volume of retail sales index increased 3.0% when compared to July 2022, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “July’s retail sales volume increased 3.0% compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales increased […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 20] include acting appointments, Bermudian status, public notification and road sobriety checkpoint notice. Permanent Secretary Cabinet Office Edward Lamb Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Acting Appointments Notice ID GN0995/2023 Public Authorities / Department Cabinet Headquarters Publication date 20 December, 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Cabinet Office […]

Thursday, December 21 is expected to be windy with a few clouds from time to time, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F, and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at […]

A trip in November 2023 by Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinèe Furbert to Barbados cost $0, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from November 20, 2023 – November 21, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Tinèe S. Furbert, JP, […]

Two persons aboard the sailing vessel “Relentless” were rescued by the container ship “CMA CGM URAL” south of Bermuda. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “US Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Centre Miami reports that the 53 foot ketch rigged sailing vessel Relentless on a voyage from Bermuda to the Bahamas with 2 persons […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the July 2023 CPI from the Department of Statistics today [Dec 20]. A Government spokesperson said, “In summary, consumers paid 2.8 per cent more in July 2023 than a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. This level of […]

[Column written by Glenn Fubler & Lynn Millett] Christmas is a time to reflect on empathy – considering the well-being of others. That story of a mother forced to give birth in a stable, inspires empathy in most. The Wise Men and the shepherds – demonstrated the Best of Humanity. The Emperor’s decree to ‘kill […]

A cohort of 15 Bermuda Public School Math Teachers have been recognized for completing a professional development programme. A Government spokesperson said, “Lead Practitioner [LP] accreditation is a professional learning process that drives improvement by building a culture of evidence-informed teaching and learning. Educators are accredited through the SSAT Lead Practitioner Programmes, offered online by […]

A trip in November 2023 by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban to London cost $11,330.31, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from November 14, 2023 – November 16, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter H. Roban, […]

Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw league leaders Spare Parts defeat fourth place Too Legit To Split 4 – 0, third place Secret Weapons defeat fifth place Who Gives A Split 4 – 0, and sixth place D’Rollerz defeat seventh place Bailey’s Bay Strikers 3 – 1. Men’s High Scratch Game Corrie […]

The Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority [BSMA] were audited and ”found to be satisfactorily discharging their obligations under international maritime conventions including the Maritime Labour Convention.” During a recent session in the British Parliament, Mick Whitley, Member of the Labour Party, asked, “To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Santa snorkeling in Bermuda. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below, and check […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] Watlington Waterworks Ltd. advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of November 2023 the company has made the following share repurchases. Watlington Waterworks said, “We confirm that 130 shares were issued in November 2023 under the Company’s staff Share Purchase Plan: November […]

The Fecchio Cup got underway at the Turtle Hill Golf Course in Southampton. Dylan Muso leads the 14-18-year-old blue division championship, after a round of 11-over par 65, one stroke back is Camilo Legere who shot 12-over par 66, and Arman Newton is in third at 13-over par 67. The 11 – 13-year-old white division […]

Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher will star as Jelly Roll Morton in New York City Centre Encores! upcoming production of Jelly’s Last Jam at the Manhattan venue. The seldom-produced bio-musical, which runs next year from February 21 to March 3, celebrates the life and music of Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, an […]

December 19 saw 284 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $8,424.75 BD. 284 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $31.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,322.06, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]

The Bermuda National Library [BNL] hosted a Kwanzaa celebration this past weekend, with a movie, community talk, vendors and more, with the BNL noting that “the focus for this event will be the first of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, Umoja – “to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.” […]

Speaking during the last House 0f Assembly session of 2023, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt provided an economic and fiscal update. The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr Speaker, it is an honour to rise today on behalf of the Government, in our last sitting of 2023, to provide an Economic and fiscal Update to […]

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided an updates on the continuing roadwork projects across the Island in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Good Morning, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, on numerous occasions I have risen in this Honourable House to provide updates on the continuing roadwork projects across the Island […]

Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Dec 15], Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban provided an update on Bermuda’s representation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates, otherwise known as COP28. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr Speaker, I rise to inform this Honourable […]