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Arch Reinsurance has appointed Greg Habay as Managing Director, Head of Business Development and ILS Partners Relations, where he will lead the company’s Insurance-Linked Securities [ILS]. A spokesperson said, “Arch Reinsurance today announces the appointment of Greg Habay as Managing Director, Head of Business Development and ILS Partners Relations. “In this role, Habay will be […]

November 29 saw 1,150 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $8,305.00 BD. 50 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $27.50 per share, while another 1,100 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.9% at $6.28 per share. The BSX finished at 2,119.48, up […]

[Updated] The Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert, along with the Bermuda Land Development Company, held a press conference “to announce a housing initiative that will benefit seniors.” We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the video is below. […]

“Rather than enlightening the public the Government has chosen to hide behind the excuse of ‘secrecy’ and refused to provide any information,” on the cyber-attack that occurred in September, OBA Senator Dr Douglas De Couto said, adding that “the Bermudian public deserve to know what happened.” Senator De Couto said, “Last week the One Bermuda […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 29] include acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered, public notification & notice of intended marriage. Judicial Appointment Of Mr. Jeffrey Elkinson As Assistant Justice Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Acting Appointments Notice ID GN0918/2023 Public Authorities / Department The Judiciary Publication date 29 November, 2023 […]

Wednesday, November 29 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 58%. Sunrise will be at 7:01am and sunset will be at 5:13pm. […]

The Bermuda Boys Brigade and Church Girls’ Brigade are having their annual Car Wash and Christmas Sale, which includes holiday decorations and gifts, on December 9th from 9am to 1pm at St. Paul’s Church hall & car park in Paget. A spokesperson said, “All proceeds are for The Family Centre Hardship Fund at BELCO, please […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour invites members of the public to express an interest in joining the Wage Commission. A Government spokesperson said, “The Wage Commission is responsible for inquiring into Bermuda’s statutory wage scheme to make recommendations on a minimum hourly wage and a living wage rate, which would then be set by […]

Somersfield Academy announced the recipients of the Equity and Merit Scholarship for the academic year 2023-2024. A spokesperson said, “These exceptional students have demonstrated outstanding dedication and promise, embodying the values of Somersfield Academy and showcasing a commitment to becoming future global leaders.” The 2023-2024 Equity & Merit Scholarship recipients are: Eden Lightbourne ’25 J’yindae […]

The Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, in collaboration with King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, will illuminate the Acute Care Wing entrance with a soft green light starting Friday evening. The management and staff of the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute are urging the public again this year to be mindful of their mental health particularly in this holiday season. […]

The Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert, along with officials from the Bermuda Land Development Company, held a press conference “to announce a housing initiative that will benefit seniors.” We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the video is […]

Kamali Tucker, Tyler James, Kimoy Cruickshank, and Rai Burch competed in the Grand Caraibe Suriname 2023 – International Horse Jumping Competition. The competition was held at the Ponderosa Equestrian Center in Suriname, and Bermuda, Jamaica, French Guyana, Martinique, and Suriname all participated. The course was designed by Bfyan Lo, with Gail Issa the Judge of […]

[Joint Message] “A single candle on the darkest night can become a beacon of hope. An agreement for a 4-day+ pause – which began on Friday, 24/11/23 – in the six- week devastation which has been visited on Gaza, since the tragic events of October 7th, offers a possibility for a ‘flicker of light showing […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour invites members of the public to express an interest in joining the National Certification and Apprenticeship Board. A Government spokesperson said, “As outlined by the Minister of Economy and Labour during his remarks to the house on 22 September 2023 regarding the amendments to the National Training Board Act […]

Bermudian singer-songwriter Heather Nova will host a Pre-Christmas Concert at the Anglican Cathedral on December 16 at 7 pm. Serilina Fisher, a Warwick Academy student, will perform as the opening act at the festive show. As the winner of her third Young Bermudian Singer-Songwriter competition, Ms Fisher won a year of mentoring from Ms Nova, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Whale researcher Andrew Stevenson will screen his two award-winning documentaries, ‘Where the Whales Sing’ and ‘The Secret Lives of the Humpbacks’ at the Speciality Cinema and Grill in Hamilton on Monday [December 4]. It will be the first time both documentaries are screened back-to-back, starting at 6.30 pm, with a 15-minute […]

Devonshire Colts announced its upcoming Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 7th. A spokesperson said, “Devonshire Colts will be hosting its Annual General Meeting of members on Thursday December 7 2023 at 6.00pm. The location is Whitney Institute Middle, Middle Road Smiths. The agenda will include Year in Review, Committee reports, Election of Officers […]

The 2023 Bermuda Squash Association Club Championships continued at the BSA Club in Devonshire. On day two, two matches needed a fifth set to decide a winner, Peter Drury defeated Malcolm Woodley 11-6, 9-11, 2-11, 11-9, 11-9, in the men’s open division, while in the men’s veterans over 50 division the 5th seed Craig Marshall […]

Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw Sweet Life defeat Who Gives A Split 3 – 1, D’Rollerz defeated the Spare Parts 3 – 1, and the match between the Bailey’s Bay Strikers and Too Legit To Split ended in a 2 – 2 draw. Men’s High Scratch Game Sean Perinchief 185 Gavin […]

Reggie Lambe scored the winner from the penalty spot in Braintree Town’s 1-0 victory away to Stanway Rovers in the Essex Senior Cup third round last night [November 28]. The Bermuda midfielder, who won his 50th cap for his county against French Guiana in the Concacaf Nations League last week, slotted home his spotkick in […]

BEST [Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce] and Bermuda College will hold an Eco Lunch & Learn series presentation tomorrow [Nov 30] featuring Aaron Critchlow, the founder of Bermuda Is Love. A spokesperson said, “BEST and Bermuda College are pleased to invite the community to attend their second presentation of the Eco Lunch & Learn series of […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features three gold medals and Bermudian athlete Jessica Lewis, serving to celebrate her third consecutive Parapan gold medal victory. The Bermudian sprinter recently won the gold medal in the 100m at the Parapan Games in Chile, outclassing the field to finish well ahead of the other […]

Bacardi has announced its commitment to not only eliminate single-use plastic from its gift packs but also reduce the number of cardboard gift boxes for certain brands. A spokesperson said, “Family-owned Bacardi has announced that it is not only cutting single-use plastic from its gift packs, it will also now reduce the number of cardboard […]

November 28 saw 25,143 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $140,909.89 BD. 25,000 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited Ltd, closing down 0.9% at $5.45 per share, while another 143 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.9% at $27.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,116.62, […]

An article in The Times UK highlights writer Francesca Angelini’s time on the island, including visits both as a teenager and as an adult with children of her own. The Times UK story said, “Mermaids, transgender marine life and meteorological mania weren’t the Bermuda holiday memories I’d been expecting. But this 21-square-mile archipelago of islands […]

The Senate is scheduled to be in session tomorrow [Nov 29], and statements on the Order Paper are the Office of Project Management and Procurement Annual Report 2022 and the Nurturing Our Nation: Annual Parenting Expo and a number of Parliamentary Questions are also scheduled. The audio stream should start at around 10am on Wednesday: […]

The MarketPlace Christmas Parade this Sunday [Dec 3] will include Santa’s elves, Sparky the fire dog, dance groups, local bands, the Bermuda Regiment, PHC majorettes, Santa Claus, the Gombeys and more. A spokesperson said, “Thousands of Bermuda spectators are expected to line the streets of the City of Hamilton to watch Santa’s elves, Sparky the fire […]

Gershon Gibbons has been appointed as the Director of Social Insurance. A Government spokesperson said, “The Head of the Public Service Cherie Whitter announced the appointment of Gershon Gibbons as the Director of Social Insurance. “As the Director of Social Insurance, Mr. Gibbons will work under the direction of the Financial Secretary. Mr. Gibbons will […]

The Ministry of Health will hold a Food Safety Conference 2023: Managers Edition, hosted by Environmental Health, on Thursday, November 30th. A spokesperson said, “This conference aims to offer crucial support and guidance to owners, operators, and managers of St. George’s and Hamilton Parish food establishments. “The conference is designed to cater to the needs […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 28] include appointments and notice of intended marriages. Assistant Justice Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Appointments Notice ID GN0911/2023 Public Authorities / Department The Judiciary Publication date 28 November, 2023 Government Notice No. _______ Judicial Appointment Judicial Department Mr. Tom Oppenheim MBE, Acting Governor, after consultation with […]

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]