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The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 13] include PATI contracts, public notification, notification of planning applications registered, appointment of marriage officer and notice of intended marriage. PATI Department Of Energy Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0056/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Energy Publication date: 13 January 2023 […]

[Updating] The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is getting underway this evening [Jan 13] with the Butterfield Front Street Mile races set to take place in Hamilton, and you can follow along with our live updates below, with the main races set to begin at 7.00pm. The live video should start at around 7pm: | […]

“Wet and windy conditions are expected for Saturday [Jan 14] with the heaviest rain, showers and embedded thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon,” the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said. In an online post this afternoon, the BWS said, “Hold onto your hats, and anything else that is easily blown around! Wet and windy conditions are expected for […]

Saturday, January 14 is expected to see cloudy, rain/showers, possibly heavy at times with thunder, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am […]

[Updating] The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is getting underway this evening [Jan 13] with the Butterfield Front Street Mile races set to take place in Hamilton, and you can follow along with our live updates below, with the main races set to begin at 7.00pm. A spokesperson previously said, “The Chubb BTC is a […]

“The Ministry of Economy and Labour will continue working to implement effective policy solutions that address the challenges raised in this report,” Minister of Labour and Economy Jason Hayward said in regards to the recent Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Business Barometer Report. Minister Hayward explained, “Reading the report, I was encouraged that 64 per cent of businesses […]

BELCO said that they “are monitoring the weather forecast for this weekend closely, with teams standing by and ready to assist should any impacts be experienced by our customers.” BELCO tweeted the graphic below, saying, “We are monitoring the weather forecast for this weekend closely, with teams standing by and ready to assist should any […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Jan 13], with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.15pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 3 runs cancelled this morning, 20 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

A goal in each half kept the St. George’s Colts in the title race at the BAA Field after they defeated the defending Premier Division Champions Dandy Town Hornets. The St. George’s Colts got a 40th-minute goal from Cameron Neal to take a 1 – 0 lead o the break. Samori Greenidge-Saltus doubled the lead […]

[Updated] Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 13] on the Gender Affairs Council for Bermuda. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The Minister announced that Laurie Shiell will serve as Chairperson of the Gender […]

Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 13] on the Gender Affairs Council for Bermuda. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Minister Roban Press Conference Video: Parks Skills Development Programme Video: European Magazine […]

Rockal Evans finished 4th in the RQYS-Ronstan 2023 International Finn Australian Championships in Australia. With two more races on the final day of racing to take the series to eight races, Evans came off the water in 4th place with 38 net points. The Bermudian sailor finished 18th in the first race of the day […]

The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda [FAB] is presenting a petition to the Government today [Jan 13] noting that they are ”hardworking Bermudian fishermen who have to date tried to participate in the BOPP proceedings but due to the foreign oversight and predetermined outcomes have been overlooked and undervalued.” Related Stories Video: Fishing Industry Responds To […]

“The Opposition hopes the concerns expressed by this group of hardworking Bermudians will not be ignored by the Premier and his team,” Shadow Minister for Home Affairs & Legal Affairs Scott Pearman said in regards to the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda. Mr Pearman said, “The Fishermen’s Association Bermuda is due to present Premier David Burt with a […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced the Senior National Team will be travelling to Argentina in February for the ICC Americas T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier, with Delray Rawlins named as the Captain. Bermuda National Team Delray Rawlins – Captain – Sussex Kamau Leverock – Handsworth Cricket Club Tre Manders – Western Stars Terryn Fray – […]

The Ministry of Public Works advises that it will begin its Biannual Septage Disposal Operations on January 23 and ”residents near the Marsh Folly Composting facility may encounter unpleasant odours.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises that it will begin its Biannual Septage Disposal Operations commencing Monday, 23 January until Friday, 27 […]

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] has announced that the popular foundational insurance course offered in partnership with Bermuda College and New York’s St. John’s University, will be offered for a third year with the opening session starting, Monday, January 16, 2023. John Huff, President and Chief Executive Officer of ABIR, said: “ABIR […]

The deadline to submit feedback on the 2023 – 2024 Pre-Budget Report has been extended to January 17th 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government recently released its 2023 – 2024 Pre-Budget Report. The Pre-Budget Report is a policy statement issued by the Government prior to the release of its budget. “It defines the priorities […]

The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advises that there will be detours for Route 3, 10 and 11 buses due to road closures associated with the Bermuda Triangle Challenge. A Government spokesperson said, “The detours will be in effect on Saturday, January 14th and Sunday January 15th. Journey times on these routes will be impacted by […]

Two Royal Canadian Navy vessels — HMCS Moncton and HMCS Glace Bay — are visiting the island, stopping in St George’s this week. According to Canada’s CTV news, ”Ninety-two members of the Royal Canadian Navy departed Halifax Monday morning for a two-and-a-half-month deployment as part of Operation Projection in West Africa. “The Royal Canadian Navy says […]

As the 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is set to get underway today [Jan 13] with the first races this evening, a look at the current record holders in the Butterfield Front Street Mile can be found below. Dage Minors, who is listed as setting the Middle School Boys record back in 2009, will be in […]

Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB], Imagine Bermuda, and Social Justice Bermuda are collaborating to hold a celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday [Jan 16] at the Anglican Cathedral from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. A spokesperson said, “This observance offers an opportunity to reflect on some of the qualities of character […]

Daniel Phillips’ run in the J60 San Jose Tennis Tournament in Costa Rica came to an end as he and his doubles partner fell in the semi-finals. Phillips and Luis Carvalho from Brazil took on Americans Aditya Vyas, and Benjamin Willwerth. Vyas and Willwerth won in straight sets 7-6, 6-3. Related Stories Photos: Manders & […]

The City of Hamilton is advising motorists, area businesses and the general public of street closures due to road paving the week of January 16th. A spokesperson said, “Brunswick Street will be closed from Dundonald Street to Beacon Street, and Beacon Street will be closed from Brunswick Street to Cedar Avenue. The work should take […]

Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy has been nominated in the best female category in the Global Triathlon Awards. The Triathlon website said, “Want to know who will be crowned the Global Triathlon Awards’ Best Male and Female Triathletes of 2022? The first ever edition of the annual event takes place in Nice on 20 January, conceived […]

Kuvare Holdings has announced the formation of Kindley Re Ltd, a Bermuda-domiciled reinsurer. A spokesperson said, “Kuvare Holdings [Kuvare], a technology-enabled financial services platform focused on delivering life and annuity solutions to the underserved U.S. middle market, and reinsurance solutions to institutional partners worldwide, today announced the formation of Kindley Re Ltd. [Kindley Re]. “Kindley […]

“We have replaced the Governor and Premier’s official cars after over 20 years in service,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. “We believe this decision represents a prudent investment in our Government fleet.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works took the decision to replace the Toyota Camry model vehicles as […]

The World Federation of Exchanges [WFE] announced that the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will host the industry’s General Assembly & Annual Meeting in 2023. The statement from the organisation said, “The World Federation of Exchanges [WFE], the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, is pleased to announce The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will host […]

The Bermuda Women’s Rugby have launched a new campaign this week, calling on women of all ages to come and ‘Try Rugby’. A spokesperson said, “Following the success of the ‘Inner Warrior’ Campaign in 2019, Bermuda Women’s Rugby have launched a new campaign this week, calling on women of all ages to come and ‘Try […]

The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising that the UK’s Royal Mail is “currently experiencing a severe service disruption to its export services following a cyber incident.” A Government spokesperson said, “Currently Royal Mail is temporarily unable to dispatch letters and small parcels to overseas destinations, including Bermuda. “Additionally, some customers may experience delays or […]

Daniel Phillips took to the court for the J60 San Jose Tennis Tournament in Costa Rica, competing in both singles and doubles action. In his second round singles match, Phillips took on Michael Kouame from France, with Kouame winning in straight sets 7-6, 7-6. Phillips then teamed up with Luis Carvalho from Brazil in the […]

Weather conditions forecast for the island this weekend will see the cruise ship Norwegian Gem reportedly spend less time in Bermuda than expected, with the Bermuda Weather Service having issued a Gale Warning valid for Saturday. Cruise Hive reported, “With severe weather forecast for Bermuda over the weekend, Norwegian Cruise Line [NCL] is being proactive […]

Citizens Uprooting Racism Bermuda [CURB] said they “would like to bring to the community’s attention the observance of the global celebration of the National Day of Racial Healing taking place on Tuesday, January 17th.” A spokesperson said, “This observance is part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial, Healing and Transformation efforts. “As the lead organization […]

Consumers paid 3.8% more in October 2022 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the October 2022 CPI from the Department of Statistics. In summary, during October 2022, consumers paid 3.8 […]

Premier David Burt will be joining Bernews at 6.00pm today [Jan 12] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the Premier — who is also the Finance Minister — set to discuss the the 2022/23 Pre Budget report, with the public invited to provide feedback until January 17th. The video […]

According to a recent survey from Narrative Research Bermuda, 71% of residents report going without/buying less, up 15 percentage points since last asked in June. A spokesperson said, “Given rising prices and inflation, we asked Bermuda residents if any of their purchase behaviours had changed in the past three months. Seven in ten residents report going […]

The deadline for feedback on the Pre-Budget Report has been extended until January 17th. The Government posted the graphic online below, saying, “The deadline for feedback on the Pre-Budget Report has been extended to January 17th. We invite the public to provide us with your thoughts, concerns and suggestions as we prepare the upcoming budget […]

The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda will be presenting a petition to the Government on Friday [Jan 13] noting that they are ”hardworking Bermudian fishermen who have to date tried to participate in the BOPP proceedings but due to the foreign oversight and predetermined outcomes have been overlooked and undervalued.” A letter sent by the Association to the Government […]

According to a recent survey from Narrative Research Bermuda, when asked “to what extent do you support or oppose Bermuda securing their own independence,” 83% were in opposition, 10% were in support and 7% were unsure. A spokesperson said, “Recently, David Burt has made numerous public comments about the possibility of Bermuda becoming a sovereign […]

Cool Company Limited, a Bermuda based, Oslo-listed LNG shipping company, has become the Bermuda Maritime Academy’s first corporate sponsor, making a $10,000 donation to the Academy. Cyril Ducau, Chairman of the Board of CoolCo and CEO of Eastern Pacific Shipping stated: “CoolCo is pleased to support the Bermuda Maritime Academy and its mission to develop […]

BELCO has been awarded an Edison Electric Institute [EEI] Emergency Response Award for restoration efforts following Hurricane Fiona. A spokesperson said, “Presented to EEI member companies twice a year, the Emergency Response Awards recognise recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events. The winners were chosen […]

The Ministry of Home Affairs is encouraging the public to “continue submitting their feedback on the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan.” A Government spokesperson said, “While the initial phase of public consultation extended to December 31, 2022, is complete, the Ministry of Home Affairs encourages the public to continue submitting their feedback on the Draft Blue […]

Ki-Juan Minors began competing in the 2023 WEF Southern Arches CSI3* International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Riding Pop Music in the High-Performance Hunter Handy Class, Minors finished 4th. Minors and Pop Music finished 2nd in the High-Performance Hunter Class, and Minors and Wiser Now won the Take2 Thoroughbred Hunter Class. Related Stories Video: Philip […]

Taylor White won three individual events as her Bentley University team defeated St. Michael’s College, 159-111, in women’s college swimming in the Dana Center Pool in Massachusetts. In her team’s first action in a month, White placed first in the women’s 1000 yard freestyle clocking a time of 10:59.65, the women’s 200 yard backstroke touching […]

Rockal Evans continued competing in the RQYS-Ronstan 2023 International Finn Australian Championships. Two more races were held to take the series to six races, and Evans came off the water in 4th place with 25 net points. Evans finished 10th in the first race of the day, and the fifth of the series, before finishing […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins says he hopes to become a more consistent rider as he builds towards his first season with his new French team. Hopkins signed a one-year deal with Vendée U, the development squad for one of the top European teams, TotalEnergies, in October and has spent the past week acclimatising […]

The City of Hamilton today issued commendations to two Bermuda Police officers– PC Carol Skerritt and PC Christopher Douglas — saying they ”have made significant contributions to the everyday policing of and safety in Hamilton.” Mayor Charles Gosling and City CEO Dwayne Caines were on hand to recognize PC Skerritt and PC Douglas for their exemplary service […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 11] include boards appointments, notification of planning applications registered, Bermudian status and contracts valued at over $50,000. Board Historical Building Advisory Committee Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0044/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 11 January 2023 The Minister of […]

The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge event will take place from Friday [Jan 13] to Sunday [Jan 15], and the route maps — which were extracted from the full event programme –  are below. The three-day running event will begin on Friday, January 13 with the Butterfield Mile on Front Street in Hamilton, continue Saturday, […]

Former accountant Jeffrey Bevan, “who stole nearly £2m from the Bermuda government” is facing a hearing to determine if he will lose his pension. A BBC story said, “A former Welsh government and BBC accountant who stole nearly £2m from the Bermuda government faces a hearing to decide if he will lose his pension. “Jeffrey […]