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“Total payments to the Financial Assistance and Child Day Care Allowance clients increased by 2% in FY 2023/24 to $49.26 million as compared to $48.10 million paid out in FY 2022/23,” the Department of Financial Assistance report stated. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said, “I […]

Canisius University men’s swimmer Rhys Insley competed against St. Bonaventure University on December 6, 2024. Insley finished 8th in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.75 seconds and 11th in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:18.55. Insley was also part of the Canisius 200-yard freestyle relay C team which finished 6th with […]

“I am tabling the Clean Air Amendment Bill 2024,essential legislation that underscores this Government’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding Bermuda’s air quality,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “By strengthening air quality standards, we take decisive action to protect public health, mitigate environmental degradation, and ensure that […]

“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Bermuda College, I am pleased to table the 2023/24 annual report in accordance with section 8[2] of the Bermuda College Act 1974,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, As we celebrate the […]

Connectech Coding welcomed 240 students from 14 public schools for a Tech Education Day, featuring hands-on sessions and expert panels to inspire Bermuda’s youth in technology and innovation. A spokesperson said, “Connectech Coding welcomed 240 students from 14 public schools across Bermuda to its Tech Education Day on November 22, 2024. The event, aimed at […]

Bermudian hockey player Blake Montgomery scored in the London Knights’ 5-3 defeat at home to the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League [OHL] yesterday [December 6]. The loss snapped the Knights’ 19-game winning streak. Montgomery, who scored the opening goal of the game, joined Knights last month on an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. […]

It has been exactly 13 years since Reggie Lambe joined Major League Soccer [MLS] side Toronto FC on December 7, 2011. Lambe, who started his professional career at English second-tier side Ipswich Town, made 54 appearances for Toronto from 2012-13, scoring five goals. “We are very happy to add a young and talented player like […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, December 7th. On Sunday the MT Owl 3 discharge vessel is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Star Light discharge vessel will arrive, and on Tuesday the R/V Endeavor research vessel is scheduled […]

Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announced that during the month of November 2024, Somers purchased 250,000 of its own common shares at an average cost of $13.55 per share. The BSX filing stated, “The Shares will be cancelled with immediate effect. “The number of common shares in issue as at November 30, […]

Watlington Waterworks Limited declared a $0.30 per share dividend, payable by December 27, 2024. In a filing with the BSX, the company said, “The company announces that at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company, it was agreed that a dividend in the amount of BD$0.30 per share, as well as […]

Walkers’ Bermuda Fintech team earned a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers Fintech 2025 guide. A spokesperson said, “Leading international law firm Walkers is pleased to announce that its Bermuda Fintech team has once again achieved a Band 1 ranking in the prestigious Chambers Fintech 2025 guide. This recognition reflects the team’s consistent leadership and […]

December 6 saw 7,437 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $270,913.00 BD. 7,437 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.0% at $36.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,487.13, down 1.59% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report […]

The Bermuda Police Service is “advising the public to exercise increased caution in the wake of reports of people’s WhatsApp accounts being compromised and used to perpetrate fraudulent financial schemes.” A police spokesperson said, “Hackers reportedly gain unauthorized access to an individual’s WhatsApp account by deceiving the user into disclosing their six-digit verification code. Having […]

[Opinion column written by Shomari Talbot-Woolridge] The recent op-ed, What About the Youth?, raises important questions about the challenges facing young Bermudians. However, it fails to acknowledge the steps the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has taken to address those issues while conveniently ignoring the failures of the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] when they held the […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 6] include notification of planning applications registered and acting appointments. List of Planning Applications Advertised on December 6th, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1096/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 06 December, 2024 The applications detailed below are […]

Saturday December 7 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7:08am and sunset will […]

“The cruise ship season is projecting 179 cruise ship calls in 2025,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 6]. The Minister said, “In 2025, Mr. Speaker, we are projecting 518,510 passengers @95% occupancy, accounting for weather cancellations, similar to 2024. Also, in 2025, there is a reduction in […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell will attend the Iconic Summit in Miami, Florida, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization [CTO] in partnership with Royal Caribbean International this weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the event, Minister Darrell will participate in a Special Meeting of the Council of Ministers and Commissioners […]

The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] is celebrating the recent graduation of six students from its internship program, including Matthew Crisson, Anaya West, Kyla Philpott, A’Miah Butterfield, Nicholas Weikl, and Tyler Furtado. A spokesperson said, “The Technology Leadership Forum proudly celebrates the recent graduation of its 2024 interns, who completed the rigorous 12-week paid internship program […]

Bermudian hockey player Blake Montgomery helped the London Knights extend their winning streak to 19 games after defeating Owen Sound Attack 3-0 at home in the Ontario Hockey League [OHL] on Wednesday [December 4]. The Knights now own the fifth-longest winning streak in OHL history. Montgomery joined Knights last month on an OHL Scholarship and […]

The Department of Culture has announced the Caroling Through the Parishes concert series featuring the Royal Bermuda Regiment and Salvation Army Bands on December 8, 14, and 21. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is pleased to announce the upcoming Caroling Through the Parishes: Holiday Concert with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band and […]

Terrace Onions defeated YGSFC 3-2 in the first round of the Corona League Cup at Goose Gosling Field on Wednesday [December 4]. Stuart Foster, Andy Forster and Chris Alexander scored the goals for Onions. Seion Darrell netted both goals for YGSGC. Related Stories Football Finals: Port Royal, BHS & Warwick Win Justin Sukdeo Commits To […]

On December 5, the Skyport’s Great Bermuda Carol-Off event continued at L.F. Wade International Airport, showcasing festive performances as primary and secondary schools competed in the choir competition. Schools are competing for the Best Primary and Best Secondary School Choir titles, with $5,000 awarded to each winner’s music program and $2,000 for the runners-up. A […]