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[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] “My landlord has given me notice..” “I can’t find any affordable units…” Two sentences that are heard fairly often. Definitely too often for some. The reasons may include the following: Lack of rental payments Sale of property Foreclosure of property Unresolvable issues Need for relatives to move in Need […]

Premier David Burt is in London this week to attend the annual meeting of UK government officials and leaders of the Overseas Territories at the Joint Ministerial Council [JMC]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier is joined by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Sen. the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, and Secretary to the Cabinet […]

November 25 saw 519 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $23,703.75 BD. 519 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.7% at $45.75 per share. The BSX finished at 3,020.99, up 1.41% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 49 remained unchanged. The full report […]

On Monday [November 24], the Gender Affairs Council [GAC] hosted its first public forum, which served as an  occasion to introduce the Council’s purpose to the community. A Government spokesperson said, “The GAC’s mandate and focus is to address gender issues affecting women and girls, men and boys, and LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse people; and to […]

The reopening of the Southampton Princess Hotel will require approximately 500 employees which is a national labour issue, the President of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said. Mr. Marico Thomas Statement Mr Marico Thomas said, “The upcoming reopening of the Southampton Princess Hotel is expected to require approximately 500 employees, followed by another approximately 200 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [November 25] include notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. List of Planning Applications Advertised on November 25, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1058/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 25 November, […]

Bermuda Island Games hosted its 4th Video Game Design Challenge, with the Clarke team winning first place, Colton Kearns and Evan Nappee taking second, and Reya Somner and Axel Cardell-Naranjo placing third. A spokesperson said, “On November 21st and 22nd, Bermuda Island Games held their 4th Video Game Design Challenge to see which group could […]

The Bermuda Police Service issued 63 tickets over the weekend for speeding — including two people exceeding 100 km/h — and 18 people were ticketed for having no driver’s licence and/or driving an unlicensed, uninsured vehicle. A spokesperson said, “As the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] maintains high visibility policing initiatives across the island, officers this past […]

Minister of Home Affairs, Alexa Lightbourne extended the Ministry’s “sincere gratitude to The MarketPlace, Lindo’s, and The Garden Market for their participation in the Affordable Bermuda Basket Initiative. ” A Government spokesperson said, “Their commitment underscores the vital role of the private sector in supporting the Government’s whole-of-Bermuda approach to assisting residents. “Since the launch […]

Students, staff, and volunteers from the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning raised $14,057 for the school’s Bursary Fund during their largest fundraiser of the year, the Splash for Cash Polar Plunge. A spokesperson said, “Under brilliant blue skies last week, students and staff from the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] braved the chilly waters […]

Roche Bermuda has donated $8,000 to Vision Bermuda in support of the organization’s work empowering individuals who are blind or vision impaired to live independently and confidently. “At Roche Bermuda, our priority is to act where the community needs us most,” said Ms. LaRondie Harrell, President of Roche Bermuda. “Vision loss is increasing in Bermuda […]

Raleigh International Bermuda marks 21 years with its “21 for 21” campaign to raise funds for youth programs and overseas expeditions. A spokesperson said, “For 21 years, Raleigh International Bermuda has transformed the lives of young Bermudians through local survival and life-skills training and overseas expeditions. To celebrate this milestone, Raleigh is launching a bold […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board is asking people with O negative blood to donate as “stocks of this blood type are running low.” A spokesperson said, “Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment. “If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate, please contact the Bermuda Blood Donor […]

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has released their latest edition of The Regulatory Report, the RA’s quarterly newsletter. A spokesperson said, “This issue highlights key developments across Bermuda’s regulated sectors, including updates on renewable energy, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. In this edition, we explore the latest Feed-in Tariff adjustments, insights from the 2025 Electronic […]

Clarien Bank Limited has announced the promotion of Qing [Judy] Lutkin to Senior Vice President, Head of Investment Management. A spokesperson said, “Clarien Bank Limited, a leading independent integrated financial organization, is pleased to end the 2025 announcing the promotion of Qing [Judy] Lutkin to the role of Senior Vice President, Head of Investment Management. […]

Bermudian squash players Taylor Carrick and Micah Franklin each secured five-set victories in the day two evening session of the Caribbean Area Squash Association [CASA] Senior Championships, advancing in the men’s individual main draw. Carrick delivered an upset by defeating the no. 2 seed, Julian Jervis of the British Virgin Islands, in a 52-minute match. […]

Week 12 of the Continental Bowling League saw second-placed Under Dawgs defeat Sunset 24-3, capitalizing on the postponed match between league-leading Nifty Rollers and Spicenix. The win keeps pressure on the league leaders. Elsewhere, the sixth-placed Invaders secured a critical 23-4 win over the fourth-placed Astronauts, while the fifth-placed Cubs edged New Hope 14-13. Third-placed […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda women’s national team coach Naquita Robinson has backed her squad to open their Concacaf W Qualifiers campaign with a win when they face the Cayman Islands away on Thursday [November 27]. Bermuda must top group C – which also includes Guatemala, Costa Rica and Grenada – to reach the Concacaf […]

As Bermuda enters the festive period, Centre Against Abuse [CAA] is calling on the community to join us in marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Abuse, observed globally from November 25th [International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women] to December 10th [Human Rights Day]. A spokesperson said, “This annual campaign comes […]

The Ministry for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation “reiterated the strong environmental protections, planning controls, and oversight safeguards embedded within the finalised Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO], underscoring that the SDO balances the island’s environmental responsibilities with the national priority of rejuvenating Bermuda’s tourism product.” A Government spokesperson said, “The finalised SDO is […]

Bermudian forward Ralph Scott helped lead IMG Academy men’s basketball to a 57-45 victory over The Villages Charter Varsity boys basketball team in Florida. IMG Academy defeated The Villages Charter by 12 points. Scott recorded 12 points and secured 7 rebounds in the winning effort. Related Stories Scott & Team Defeat Mississauga Monarchs Basketball Team […]

The Collaborative Law Alliance of Bermuda [CLA] was established with the aim of reducing conflict among divorcing couples and separating families. A spokesperson said, “The premise is that the parties will work together with a shared commitment to reach a settlement outside of court, whether it be in relation to finances, arrangements for children or […]

Nathan Kowalski outlined the challenges and opportunities facing Bermuda in a presentation at the Association of Bermuda International Companies’ [ABIC] annual general meeting, highlighting the “implications of a shrinking and aging population, the growth of international business, advances in artificial intelligence, and the ongoing housing shortage.” Mr Kowalski, chief financial officer and chief economist at Anchor […]

Local certified trichologist Jennifer Doe, founder of Root Solutions Bermuda, has expanded her expertise in hair and scalp health by completing advanced training in polarized light microscopy at the Bauman Medical Group in Florida, under the Italian Academy of Hair Microscopy. A spokesperson said, “She is now a Certified Technician in Polarized Light Microscopy, bringing […]

Governor Andrew Murdoch welcomed UK Export Finance to Bermuda from November 17 to 19 to discuss trade, investment, and collaboration opportunities. A spokesperson said, “The UK government’s export credit agency, UKEF are a key partner in enabling global trade and investment offering a range of competitive financial products. “They have supported projects in over 200 […]

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors joins the international community in marking the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign running from 25 November to 10 December that calls for united action to prevent and end violence in all its forms. A Government spokesperson said, “Day 1 of this […]