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Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell  led a small delegation onboard Carnival Spirit to officially welcome Captain Massimilano Roja, his officers, crew, and passengers to Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The Carnival Spirit arrived in Bermuda carrying 1,920 guests after completing a transatlantic crossing that commenced in Barcelona, Spain. En route, the […]

Special Olympics Bermuda reached its target of raising $2,500 from the third Polar Plunge charity event at Shelley Bay Beach this month. The event invited the community to “Get Freezin’ for a Reason” while supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. “Polar Plunge 2025! What an incredible day!” read a Special Olympics Bermuda social media post yesterday […]

CariGenetics, in collaboration with Oxford Nanopore Technologies, has “launched its Caribbean Genome Programme, the first large-scale genomic sequencing initiative in the region.” A spokesperson said, “This pioneering effort is set to address unmet need in advancing regional genetic research in the Caribbean, providing real-time, high throughput sequencing to address critical health disparities, starting with men’s health. […]

Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain updated on “Bermuda’s work to create and adopt a comprehensive artificial intelligence [AI] policy” in the House of Assembly today [March 28]. Minister Rabain said, “As the Minister responsible for Digital Innovation, I am proud to lead a government initiative that is not only embracing […]

Several promising Bermudian athletes delivered impressive displays at the recent Bermuda National Athletics Association Carifta Trials at the Flora Duffy Stadium. Among the winners were Amara Samuels in the women’s under-17 100 metres [12.17sec], Amaris Munya in the women’s under-17 400 [1:00.08], Riana Robinson in the women’s under-17 1,500 [5:05.28], Ciana Smith in the women’s […]

“Bermuda’s leaders must embrace the opportunity to implement policies that ensure equitable healthcare access, robust public health preparedness, and transparent decision-making processes,” Collective Action Solidarity Trust [CAST] said. A spokesperson said, “The recent headlines surrounding Bermuda’s pandemic response could not be more timely. Health Minister Kim Wilson has been front and center, delivering polished statements […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised “that the bridge deck on the Causeway in St. George’s requires continued repair work, and a lane closure is needed.” A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will commence Saturday, March 29th, 2025, through Sunday, March 30th, 2025. Working hours will be from 6:00 am through to […]

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast enjoyed a 7-4 win away to Harrisburg Heat in the Major Arena Soccer League [MASL] yesterday [March 27]. Baltimore, who are fourth in the standings, have won 14 matches and lost eight, including an overtime shootout, this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast […]

There will be a road closure on Woodlands Road in Pembroke for the Bermuda Walls Mural Festival on Sunday, April 13 from 11.00am to 4.00pm. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works & Environment wishes to inform the motoring public that there will be a road closure on Woodlands Road between saltus and […]

Everen Limited announced a dividend of $350 million, affirming Everen’s commitment to delivering value to its shareholders. A spokesperson said, “The decision by Everen’s Board of Directors was announced at the Company’s Annual General Meeting [AGM] in Bermuda on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The dividend is payable on or before September 30, 2025 to shareholders […]

Bermuda College celebrated the induction of the newest members into its Phi Theta Kappa [PTK] Honour Society, Beta Chi Upsilon Chapter. College Staff: Ms. Jennifer Ackah, Mathematics Faculty Tutor [CLAS], Dr. Lisa Osborne, Director [CLAS] and founding member of the Bermuda Chapter, Mrs. Takia Bean, Science Faculty Tutor [CLAS]; PTK Inductees for 2025: Jaden-Alex Walrond […]

During the visit to Washington DC this week, the Premier David Burt and Minister Jason Hayward met with senior US State Department Officials to “discuss ongoing concerns regarding potential port fees to be introduced by the US Government that would have a severely negative impact on Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “During the Bermuda Delegations […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 28] and statements listed on the Order Paper include yhe Commission of Inquiry into Historic Land Losses, Upgrade of the CCTV Network Update, Addressing of the Rising Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in Bermuda, the Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme Update, Financial Assistance Personal Care […]

“The newly focused Ministry of Home Affairs has been tasked with one mission, to bring down the cost of living because we know that affordability is the greatest challenge facing Bermudians today,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said as she held a press conference this afternoon [March 27] to discuss her Ministry’s Throne Speech […]

There will be lane closures at the Swing Bridge on the roundabout side in St. George’s on Saturday [March 29] and Sunday [March 30] from 8.00am to 6.00pm. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public that lane closures will occur at the Swing Bridge on the roundabout […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has announced the team for the upcoming North America Cup, which will be held in the Cayman Islands from April 19 to 27. A spokesperson said, “The team will depart Bermuda on April 14th and will play two warm-up matches, prior to the start of the inaugural tournament. “The team […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 27] include contracts, boards appointments, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Cabinet Office PATI Request Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0327/2025 Publication date: 27 March, 2025 Cabinet Office – PATI Request $50K or more [PDF] Board Financial Assistance Review […]