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[Written by Stephen Wright] Morocco 1 [En-Nesyri 42, Cheddira 90+3 s/o] Portugal 0 Morocco made history by becoming the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final after edging past Portugal in Doha today. Youssef En-Nesyri, the Morocco forward, scored the winner to end Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s campaign. En-Nesyri leapt highest above Portugal goalkeeper […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A group of the island’s ambitious young footballers will experience elite-level competition against top European academies in Barcelona next week. A squad of 17 under-12 players from Kenny Thompson’s K-Tech programme will test themselves against academy teams such as Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica and Sporting CP at the annual Tik-Tak Cup. Thompson, […]

Cora Lee Starzomski and Keith Bernhard recently competed in the Ironman 70.3 New Zealand. Starzomski clocked a time of 5:45:48, which saw her finish 326th overall, as the 63rd female finisher and she won the female 50 – 54 age group division. Bernhard completed the 70.3 event clocking a time of 6:12:13. He was the […]

A Bermuda Ball Hockey Triple-Header took place at the PCC Hockey Rink with a total of 34 goals scored. Spine and Sport 6 Frontier 5 In the opener Spine and Sport edged Frontier 6 – 5, Will Walker led Spine and Sport with two goals, while Ronnie Dzurus, Ryan Sulley, Deepak Popat, and Jeremy Estey […]

A trip in June 2022 by Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform Kathy Lynn Simmons for the United Nations General Assembly in New York City cost $4,579.76, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from June 10, 2022 – June 16, 2022, and […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 10th. On Sunday the Penelope bulk carrier is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Norwegian Epic cruise ship and the Manizales container ship are […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A Bermudian online gift shop looking to inspire motivation in others and promote positivity will have a kiosk rental on the lower level of Washington Mall during the festive period from December 12 to 19. The R.I.S.E [Resiliently Inspired. Strengthened and Encouraged.] Motivational Gift Shop, which launched online in October, sells […]

Mosaic Insurance has launched a pioneering platform powered by California-based Safe Security to help underwriters evaluate cyber risk for brokers and insureds. A spokesperson said, “Mosaic leverages Safe Security’s award-winning cyber risk assessment platform, SAFE, which offers a real-time view of the extent and nature of a company’s enterprise-wide cyber risk, allowing the most accurate […]

A guest speaker event for the Harvey Cooper Awards at CedarBridge Academy has been postponed until next month. The four speakers, Avril Rose Zuill [jewellery designer], Chikira Smith [Nail Technician], James Cook [Tattoo Artist], and Rael Simons [Make-up artist], were scheduled to discuss their professions with CedarBridge students on December 12. A new date is […]

Bunge Limited announced that its Board of Directors has “unanimously approved moving its place of incorporation from Bermuda to Switzerland.” A spokesperson said, “Under the proposal, Bunge would become a Swiss corporation. The proposed change is subject to various conditions, including shareholder approval, which Bunge expects to seek in 2023. “Bunge has performed an extensive […]

December 9 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,419.21, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 68 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And […]

For fiscal year 2021/22 the average number of recipients of Financial Assistance services totaled 2,226, an increase from the average of 2184 recorded in the year prior and “actual program expenditure for grants directly to support FA recipients totaled $47.6 million,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Croatia 1 [Petkovic 150+1] Brazil 1 [Neymar 105+1] Croatia win 4-2 on penalties Brazil, the tournament favourites, have been knocked out of the World Cup in Qatar on penalties by Croatia in the quarter-finals. Croatia, the runners-up four years ago in Russia, scored all four of their penalties, while Rodrygo and […]

“We will not cease in our efforts to address the housing needs of Bermudians through the provision of affordable and appropriate housing initiatives,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said today [Dec 9] in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “Through the Bermuda Housing Corporation [BHC] I am pleased to share the following […]

Proposed changes to the payroll tax structure “will see all persons earning under $105,000 annually paying less in payroll tax compared to the prior year,” the Premier said today as he provided an overview on the Government’s 2023/24 Pre-Budget Report, which contains proposals the “Government wishes to solicit feedback on prior to finalising the 2023/24 […]

Since the commissioning of two of the solar energy systems on Government buildings earlier this year, “it has produced 105,670 kilowatts of power resulting in approximately $42,000 worth of saving in electricity costs,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, adding that “the overall project is on schedule and is set to be completed […]

Skyport is hosting special events for the holiday season with a  series of lunchtime appearances by the island’s school choirs caroling against a backdrop of festive holiday décor. A spokesperson said, “Skyport marked the anniversary of its second year of opening and the end of the island’s Covid restrictions with the launch of a community partnership […]

“This Government remains committed to advancing the promotion and protection of human rights and the fundamental freedoms in Bermuda by ensuring as a country that our laws are aligned with international human rights obligations,” Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said, Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 9] the Minister said, […]

Due to the rescheduling of the City of Hamilton Boat Parade, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club’s Christmas Market, scheduled for December 10th will move to Sunday, December 11th, from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Intrepid Steak, Seafood & Raw Bar, normally closed on Sundays, will be open for dinner. The hotel’s Retail Arcade and […]

The Zone-In Youth Forum scheduled for Monday, December 12, will take place at the Eastern Zone Community Centre. A spokesperson said, “As an update, the public is advised that the Zone-In Youth Forum scheduled for Monday, December 12, will take place at the Eastern Zone Community Centre. “And the Zone-In Youth Forum scheduled for December […]

“Cabinet has approved almost $2 million in additional funding to the Bermuda Police Service” which “will allow the Police to recruit twenty additional officers,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 9] the Minister said, “Cabinet has approved almost $2 million in additional funding to the Bermuda […]

Minister for Tourism and the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell provided an update on the progress towards updating the Intellectual Property legislation for Bermuda. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 9] the Minister said, “Modernization of the trade marks legislation is entering the final stages of the drafting process. It is anticipated that a new […]

Following the Government’s mid-year assessment, total revenue is revised to be $1.1 billion, approximately $30 million above initial estimates and the revised budget deficit for 2022/23 is now projected to be $72 million, $2 million or 2.9% more than the original estimate of $70 million, Premier and Minister Finance David Burt said in the House […]

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward provided an update on Economic Recovery Plans in the House of Assembly today [Dec 9], speaking on economic diversification, partial guarantee mortgage programme, infrastructure investment, expanding the resident population, establishing a minimum wage, healthcare, regulatory framework and more. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, the Economic Recovery […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dashun Cooper has started the next chapter in his football coaching career after joining Premier League side Crystal Palace as a goalkeeper coach at their Development Centre. Cooper, 29, will work with goalkeepers aged 9 to 13 at the Development Centre, based at Kent County Cricket Club and Coombe Wood School […]

Buy Back Bermuda, a collaborative initiative between the Bermuda Audubon Society and the Bermuda National Trust, announces a “$1.5 million campaign to create a public nature reserve at the recently acquired 10 acres in Southampton, and to maintain it and other Buy Back Bermuda nature reserves for the enjoyment of all.” A spokesperson said, “Buy […]

The Department of Marine and Ports is advising the public that “the Rockaway ferry stop is closed effective immediately due to a default with the ramp.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Port Services has advised that the Rockaway ferry stop is closed effective immediately due to a default with the ramp. […]

A procedure developed by Bermuda Hospitals Board nurses was presented at the British Geriatrics Society Autumn Conference on 17 November. A spokesperson said, “It will be published in the Society’s Age and Ageing Journal in a few months. The abstract, ‘A Novel Pressure Injury Care Bundle for Dependent Patients with Pressure Injuries in Bermuda’, details a […]

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade continued competing in the Boccia World Championships, advancing to the tournament’s quarter-finals. In her third group stage match of the competition, DeSilva-Andrade defeated Katerina Curinova from the Czech Republic 4 – 1, advancing to the quarter-finals. Coach Troy Farnsworth said, “DeSilva-Andrade played well and handled the pressure well considering it was a do […]

Asia-Leigh Hollis continued competing in the Florida State Championship 2022 Junior Circuit. She matched up against Lander Unai Etchegaray from Mexico in their final match-up and claimed the win in a straight sets victory 4-3, 4-2. Hollis was named the first-ever Florida State Junior Circuit Champion, as she she entered two of the three tournaments […]

The Bermuda round of the newly introduced CEA “Mini” Challenge as well as the CEA Regional Dressage Challenge will be held on Saturday 10th December at the National Equestrian Centre. A spokesperson said, “These competitions are unique in that riders from CEA membered countries are provided an opportunity to compete against other countries without the expense […]

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s Junior National Program will be sending four teams to compete in the Florida Holiday Challenge on December 10 and December 11. A spokesperson said, “This is a two-day, USA Volleyball sanctioned event, with 166 teams currently registered. The tournament will take place at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center and represents the […]

A newly published book by Bermudian Marion Minors entitled “Young Warrior’s Devotional Coloring Book” is now available. A spokesperson said, “Seasoned church youth leader Elder Marion Minors believes that children today need more than just Bible stories to stand in their faith in God. Instead, they need inspiration designed to encourage them to develop a […]

Appleby Bermuda advised ARC Ltd, a long-standing client, on its first parametric insurance product against high-impact epidemic risks. A spokesperson said, “The insurance product will provide parametric insurance to African Union [AU] member states for three selected pathogens responsible for Ebola virus disease, Marburg virus disease, and Meningitis. Senegal will become the first African country […]

The average cost of fruit juices went up 24.4%, ice cream went up 21.1%, frozen entries went up 20.9% and bread went up 19.4% on a year to year basis, while on a month to month basis, the average cost of ice cream increased by 17.4%, red grapes went up 16.8% and lettuce went up […]

After impressing attendees at a recent conference, Karen Grant Simmons has been asked to serve on the Special Projects Committee of the Caribbean Nurses Organization. A spokesperson said, “Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] is being recognised as a leader in providing remote mental health services among islands in the Caribbean region. “In November, Karen Grant Simmons, director […]

Butterfield has been named Bank of the Year 2022 in Bermuda by The Banker, an international financial affairs publication. “The Banker, owned by the Financial Times, has been the world’s leading monthly journal of record for the banking industry for almost a century. Its awards programme aims to highlight industry excellence and marks out banks […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 8] include boards appointments, acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriage. Appointments :- Bermuda Airport Authority Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN1141/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 08 December 2022 The Minister of Transport is […]

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] As a parent, there’s nothing better this time of year than taking your kid to meet Santa. It’s the magic of the season and the innocence that gets me every single time. Add in a holiday-themed tea and you have a fun afternoon. Over the weekend, I took my youngest son, […]

Due to the high winds forecast for Saturday night [Dec 10], the City of Hamilton advises the public that the City Christmas Boat Parade will now take place on Sunday evening [Dec 11]. A spokesperson said, “Gusts upwards of 40 knots are anticipated and as a measure of precaution for both spectators and the participating boats, the wise decision […]

The police have confirmed the death of 71-year-old Malston Iris, which marks the island’s 9th road traffic fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 71-year-old Malston Iris, Bermuda’s ninth road fatality of 2022, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. […]

The 2023 Carnival in Bermuda will be held from June 16 – 19, and the organisers said they are working hard to make it “another epic experience.” A spokesperson said, “This year, after a two year hiatus, the Bermuda Mas Bands Association [BMBA] and carnival stakeholders were able to facilitate and reintroduce the return of […]

The Cabinet Office is advising that the application process is currently open for those wishing to serve on Government boards and committees. A Government spokesperson said, “Government boards and committees play an important role in the community by ensuring good governance. “Expression of Interest [EOI] forms are now available on the Government website and can […]

The U.S. Consulate General has launched the next Study With ‘US’ campaign video, spotlighting Bermudian students currently attending U.S. colleges and universities, as well as Bermudian alumni of U.S institutions, with the second video featuring Nadir Wade. A spokesperson said, “The campaign reinforces the longstanding educational exchange ties between the United States and Bermuda and highlights […]

This Saturday, December 10th, the Year 13 students at Warwick Academy are holding a Second Hand shop as they raise funds for their prom. “There is a huge selection of clothes for all ages and sizes. Entrance off Morgan Road and please bring your own bags and cash,” a spokesperson said. Related Stories Bermudian Seeks […]

Saltus has announced that additional scholarships have been made available for the 2023-24 school year, through a generous commitment from the Green Family. A spokesperson said, “This additional funding was made possible in response to the success of the existing Saltus Green Scholarship Programme as well as in response to the current economic climate for […]

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade continued competing in the Boccia World Championships in Brazil, making a strong showing on the second day of action to defeat Kinga Kaza from Poland — who is the number 6th ranked player in the world — by a score of 5 – 1. Coach Troy Farnsworth said, “She played a great match and […]

Mount Saint Agnes Academy Gold ended Saltus Grammar School’s volleyball run of the Bermuda School Sports Federation Volleyball Championships after winning the Senior School Boys title in straight sets. MSA Gold got past MSA Blue 25-14 in their Semi-Final, while Saltus Red defeated Saltus White 25-19 in the other Semi-Final. Round Robin Results MSA Gold […]

Saltus Grammar school continued its volleyball win streak after claiming the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Senior Girls Title at Mount Saint Agnes Gymnasium. Saltus defeated Bermuda High School in straight sets in a very close final with scores of 25-23 and 25-22. Saltus had previously won a tight Semi-Final over Warwick Academy with a score […]

According to PwC’s 2022 Global Investor Survey, “investors continue to prioritise climate action despite lacking trusted information.” A spokesperson said, “While investors see inflation [67%] and macroeconomic volatility [62%] as the biggest threats facing business over the next 12 months, the survey shows that investors want management to continue to make climate change a focus. […]