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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 8 2025

September 8, 2025

The official Government and Legal notices for today [September 8] include acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered and notice of winding up and appointment. Acting Appointment, Chief Medical Officer Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0846/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 08 September, 2025 Government Notice No. […]

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday September 9

September 8, 2025

Tuesday, September 9 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:59am and sunset will be at 7:33pm. […]

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LGBTQ+ group to hold brunch and charity raffle

September 8, 2025

A LGBTQ+ community and ally group announced an end-of-summer brunch to raise money for an autism assistance charity.
Love is Love Bermuda will host the event at Bolero Brasserie Restaurant on Front St…

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Portuguese classes for adults resume next week

September 8, 2025

Adult Portuguese language classes are scheduled to start up again next week, with the Portuguese Cultural Association urging those interested to sign up.
The next block of classes, held at the Portugu…

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Non-Profit Alliance releases advisory to guide supporters

September 8, 2025

The Non-Profit Alliance of Bermuda has released a “toolkit” aimed at helping charitable donors consider accreditation for their funding choices.
The Accreditation and Certification Donor Toolkit is de…

Exordium helps rising tide of new Bermuda companies

September 8, 2025

A year-old Bermudian consultancy specialising in helping businesses relocate to the island has already taken on close to a dozen international firms.
The company’s latest client is VIPR, a provider of…

Hannover Re to launch Bermuda ILS platform

September 8, 2025

Hannover Re is setting up a Bermudian-based insurance-linked securities platform, Hannover Re Capital Partners, as it looks to expand its ability to manage and deploy third-party capital, according to…

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Belco: trim trees to avert ‘preventable’ outages

September 8, 2025

The Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited has urged property owners to ensure trees are kept cut back from power cables.
It came as the utility company released a video highlighting the importance of…

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Schools earn environmental Green Flag recognition

September 8, 2025

Seven schools across the island have been recognised for their efforts in promoting sustainability education and environmental stewardship.
Harrington Sound Academy, West Pembroke Primary School, Vict…

Ryan Specialty launches $400m collateralised reinsurance vehicle

September 8, 2025

Ryan Specialty has announced the creation of Ryan Alternative Capital Re Ltd, a new collateralised reinsurance vehicle designed to provide additional capacity to Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers’ …

Company secures licence for stablecoin services

September 8, 2025

A fintech company building what it calls the world’s first blockchain designed for Web3 payments has received key approvals to expand its global operations, including a Class F digital asset licence f…

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Na’im Zuill Makes Debut For Bolton U18

September 8, 2025

Bermudian footballer Na’im Zuill made his debut for Bolton Wanderers Under-18 in a 1-0 victory away to Mansfield Town Under-18 at the weekend. Jack Mawditt scored the winner in the 70th minute. Six minutes later, Zuill, 15, came on as a substitute. Zuill signed a two-year academy contract with Sky Bet League One side Bolton […]

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Bermuda’s Eco-Schools Celebrate Achievements

September 8, 2025

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and National Operator for the Foundation for Environmental Education [FEE] Eco-Schools Programme celebrated the end of the academic year “with remarkable growth and achievement throughout Bermuda’s schools.” A spokesperson said, “From ocean cleanups to vegetable gardens, students across Bermuda are taking bold action to protect the planet—and they’re being […]

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Minister Attends ABIR Dialogue In Brussels

September 8, 2025

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward recently attended the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers’ [ABIR] 18th Annual International Insurance Regulatory Dialogue in Brussels. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, attended the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] 18th Annual International Insurance Regulatory […]

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Sparkle Donates Detergent To Loads Of Love

September 8, 2025

Sparkle has donated a year’s supply of detergent to local charity Loads of Love.. A spokesperson said, “Sparkle, Bermuda’s own eco-friendly laundry detergent sheet brand, is proud to share our meaningful partnership with the local charity Loads of Love. The charity, which provides laundry services, showers, and breakfast for members of Bermuda’s homeless community, has […]

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Milk supplies return to shelves

September 8, 2025

Fresh milk has returned to supermarket shelves after supplies dried up last month in the wake of a suspension notice to a dairy farm.
Retailers reported today that stocks were back to normal and custo…

AIG bets on AI as reinsurance costs ease

September 8, 2025

American International Group is stepping up its use of artificial intelligence in underwriting and claims while keeping a heavy reliance on reinsurance, which its chief executive says will help protec…

IQUW Re broadens portfolio

September 8, 2025

IQUW Re Bermuda has announced the launch of mortgage, credit and cyber reinsurance lines, signalling the next stage of growth for the Bermudian-based reinsurer.
The move expands the company’s predomin…

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Dr Peter Bowers To Present At BCCL

September 8, 2025

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] will host Dr. Peter Bowers, who will present “Making Words Make Sense: Helping Students with Dyslexia Thrive” on September 26–27 at the BCCL Student Center in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] is proud to welcome Dr. Peter Bowers, internationally recognised researcher, author […]

Bermuda tackle tough challenge at Wushu World Championships

September 8, 2025

Bermuda’s contingent found the going tough at the Wushu World Championships in Brazil.
Kaelin Cox, Ryah Symonds and Krista Dyer were unable to build on the success the island achieved in the previous …

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Registration Open for Adult Portuguese Classes

September 8, 2025

The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda has reminded the public that registration for adult Portuguese classes for the upcoming year is open. A spokesperson said, “More information and registration can be found through the link: https://form.jotform.com/251912672404353. “Each block of classes will last for 12 weeks. This may vary with advance notification to the class to ensure that all material […]

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Barbershop’s giveaway readies pupils for the big day

September 8, 2025

A team of barbers joined forces at the weekend with volunteers to deliver free haircuts and braiding to more than 70 children heading into their new school year.
Luxury Cuts Studios on Reid Street in …

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Tech Related Risks Dominate Top Concerns

September 8, 2025

For the first time in its 14-year history, PwC’s Insurance Banana Skins 2025 survey, published biennially by PwC and the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation, reveals that technology-related risks dominate the top three concerns facing the global insurance industry. A spokesperson said, “The survey was launched by PwC today at the annual Reinsurance […]

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St. George’s Win 40-Overs Knockout Cup

September 8, 2025

St. George’s Cricket Club has been crowned the 2025 Premier Division 40-Overs Knockout Cup champions after a victory over St. David’s Cricket Club. St. David’s Cricket Club Inning ..32 [56] Dean Simons c Nzari Paynter b Detroy Smith ..08 [09] Aaron Paynter b Zeko Burgess ..15 [22] Tre Manders c Macai Simmons b Shaki Darrell […]

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Dept Of Education Walk-In Services Suspended

September 8, 2025

Walk-in services at the Department of Education’s offices at 30 Victoria Street are temporarily suspended “due to a critical failure of the building’s air-conditioning system.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education wishes to inform the general public that walk-in services at its offices at 30 Victoria Street are temporarily suspended, effective immediately. “This […]

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BELCO Highlights Importance Of Tree Trimming

September 8, 2025

BELCO has released a video that highlights the importance of tree trimming to prevent power outages. A spokesperson said, “Trees falling on power lines is the leading cause of power outages in Bermuda, especially during hurricanes. Ensuring trees are trimmed ten feet from power lines in the responsibility of property owners. “Property owners or their landscaping […]

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Walk-in services paused at Department of Education

September 8, 2025

An air conditioning failure has caused the Department of Education to temporarily halt walk-in services at its offices at 30 Victoria Street.
A spokeswoman for the department said: “This temporary clo…

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Waldron Competes In Three Races At Harrahs

September 8, 2025

Kiwon Waldron had a busy night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, competing in three races. In his first event, a Trot Class race, the Bermudian harness pony racing driver drove Bridge To Jesse’s to a sixth-place finish. The pair completed the race in 1:54.4. Waldron’s second race was in the Pace Class with Maybemabel. […]

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Aeziah Divine Reflects On Donington Races

September 8, 2025

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has reflected on his performances in the eighth round of the R&G British Talent Cup at Donington Park, Leicestershire, at the weekend. Racing for the British team Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing, the teenager qualified in nineteenth position before achieving finishes of sixteenth and twelfth in the first and second […]

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Minister Lightbourne At Africa-CARICOM Summit

September 8, 2025

Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne is currently attending the Africa-CARICOM Summit in Ethiopia, with the Government stating that “the Summit is a pivotal event in the Government’s strategic pursuit of full membership in the Caribbean Community [CARICOM].” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne JP, MP, is leading Bermuda’s […]

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Love is Love End Of Summer Brunch Fundraiser

September 8, 2025

Love is Love Bermuda will host its End of Summer 2025 Brunch at Bolero Brasserie, with proceeds from a charity raffle supporting Tomorrow’s Voices. A spokesperson said, “Love is Love Bermuda will be hosting End of Summer 2025 Brunch from 12:00 to 3:00pm on Sunday, September 21st 2025 at Bolero Brasserie Restaurant [#95 Front Street]. […]

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Football: Cougars & St. George’s Colts Win

September 8, 2025

The Bermuda football season continued with a doubleheader at Bernard Park, featuring victories for the Devonshire Cougars and St. George’s Colts. Devonshire Cougars 5, Young Men Social Club 0 The Devonshire Cougars secured a decisive 5-0 win over Young Men Social Club in the Group C opener. Chae Brangman initiated the scoring in the seventh […]

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Kiwon Waldron Wins At Napanee Track

September 8, 2025

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured a victory at the Napanee Track in the International Trotting & Pacing Association [ITPA] Stakes Races. Waldron drove the horse Kickinwin Speed in the Race 19 Pace 2 Year Old Filly Pace Class. He guided the horse to a winning time of 1:06 flat. Subscribe To Bernews […]

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Vision Bermuda hosts Funky Frame Friday

September 8, 2025

A charity that supports people in Bermuda who are blind or visually impaired is hosting an event to amplify awareness of its cause.
Funky Frame Friday on October 10 will enable participants to showcas…

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American Airlines relaunches Miami service in October

September 8, 2025

Flights between Bermuda and Miami are set to restart early next month, while BermudAir launches new flights servicing New York and New Jersey.
According to the October flight schedule, published by Sk…

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Regiment launches 60th anniversary celebrations

September 8, 2025

The Royal Bermuda Regiment launched its 60th anniversary celebrations at Warwick Camp over the weekend.
Serving and former soldiers took a trip through the decades on Saturday night at the event which…

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Lighthouse outage possibly caused by lightning

September 8, 2025

Lightning may have caused a technical fault that has left Gibbs Hill Lighthouse out of operation.
The Department of Marine and Ports Services said a problem with the mechanism that rotates the light h…

Sun sets on St George’s in stop-start KO Cup final

September 8, 2025

Lord’s, St David’s (St David’s won toss): St George’s beat St David’s by two wickets

MVP Nzari Paynter picked up two wickets and scored 33 for St George’s to help his side clinch victory over Eas…

CatX and Cactus merger unveiled at Rendez-Vous

September 8, 2025

CatX and Cactus are merging, creating the largest insurance software company operating from Bermuda.
The combined company will be Cactus Risk Studio, offering brokers, insurers, risk managers and inv…

Pressure group targets OTs over beneficial ownership

September 8, 2025

Transparency International United Kingdom has proposed a way for the British Overseas Territories to “commit to ending corporate secrecy”.
The pressure group has published “comprehensive guidelines fo…

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Tajer Basden Opens Season At Fleet Feet

September 8, 2025

Bermudian cross country runner Tajer Basden began his season with the Johnson C. Smith men’s team at the Fleet Feet Invitational. The race was held at Salisbury Community Park. In the men’s 8K event, Basden finished 57th overall with a time of 38:41.24. He was the third runner from Johnson C. Smith to cross the […]

Superb Jahron Dickinson goal seals St George’s victory

September 8, 2025

St George’s 2 Devonshire Colts 1

St George’s came from behind to edge Devonshire Colts in their final Dudley Eve group match at Bernard Park on Sunday night.
Elisha Darrell put Colts in front bef…

St George’s win East-End battle to lift Knockout Cup

September 7, 2025

Lord’s, St David’s (St David’s won the toss): St George’s won by two wickets ((DLS method)

MVP Nzari Paynter picked up two wickets and scored 33 runs for St George’s to help his side clinch victo…

Devonshire Cougars thrash Social Club

September 7, 2025

Devonshire Cougars 5 Young Men’s Social Club 0

Forwards Chae Brangman and Jayori Fox each scored twice as Devonshire Cougars tamed Young Men’s Social Club 5-0 in a one-sided Dudley Eve Trophy mat…

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Video: Bean-Rosario Scores In Hampton Victory

September 7, 2025

Bermudian Katherine Bean-Rosario played a key role in the Hampton University women’s soccer team’s 6-0 victory over Lincoln at Powhatan Field, scoring a goal and providing an assist. Hampton’s offense exploded for five goals in the second half, securing the win. Caitlyn Peace scored the first two goals of the match for Hampton, with her […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday September 8

September 7, 2025

Monday, September 8 is expected to see plenty of sunshine despite a few showery interruptions, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.58am […]

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Digital public transport service now shows school buses

September 7, 2025

Real-time passenger information for Bermuda’s public transport network now includes school buses.
Under Phase 2 of the digital fare media project, the Shorelink app will enable pupils and parents to t…

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Workshop aimed at looming germ resistance threat

September 7, 2025

A training session with the Caribbean Public Health Agency has armed Department of Health staff with skills in modern laboratory methods that help detect and track drug-resistant infections.
Antimicro…

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Autumn public service bursary awards available

September 7, 2025

Bermudians have been invited to apply for the 2025 autumn public service bursary awards
The deadline for applications is Wednesday and in the first round of bursaries, the focus is on two critical rol…

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Shorelink App Now Tracks School Buses

September 7, 2025

Starting on Tuesday [Sept 9] students and parents can “track Department of Public Transportation school buses in real time using the Shorelink App,” the Ministry said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is pleased to announce a major enhancement to Phase 2 of the Digital Fare Media Project: […]