Boaters Reminded of Sewage Disposal Rules and Regulations
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wish to remind boaters of Bermuda’s rules and regulations for boat sewage disposal.
Please review the
Public Reminder to Responsibly Dispose of Fish Waste
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Works and Engineering wish to remind the public that all fish waste – offal, wracks, fins and heads – must be disposed of in a conscientious and environmentally responsible manner.
For locally caught fish, options include disposing of the waste directly into the marine environment, which will contribute to the food chain, or freezing it to use as bait or chum on your next fishing trip. Excess fishing bait must be disposed of in the same way.
DPT Notice- Buses Return to Standing for Passengers
The Department of Public Transportation has advised that full capacity, including standing passengers, is allowed on buses effective tomorrow, 8 July 2022. The number of standing passengers allowed on a bus will vary depending on the manufacturer’s specifications. Bus operators will advise when the bus is at capacity.
All other public health regulations remain in place. Passengers must sanitize their hands and wear masks that completely cover the mouth and nose for the duration of their journey.
Reminder: Sewage Disposal Rules & Regulations
| The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] said they “wish to remind boaters of Bermuda’s rules and regulations for boat sewage disposal. A Government spokesperson said, “Please review the attached flyer and visit the DENR’s Environmental Obligations for Vessels Visiting Bermuda webpage on gov.bm for more information. Boaters are urged to dispose of boat waste […]
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Plea to be responsible over dumping of fish waste
People are being asked to be “conscientious and environmentally responsible” when disposing of fish waste after recent reports of scraps getting dumped on roadsides.
Waste and excess bait from locally…
Waste and excess bait from locally…
Government is monitoring UK political turmoil
The Bermuda Government is monitoring developments in the UK in the wake of the resignation of Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister.
Mr Johnson announced today that he had stepped down as leader o…
Mr Johnson announced today that he had stepped down as leader o…
Island Fresh 5K launched
A food delivery service has joined forces with a fitness organisation to launch a new fundraising event in support of The Eliza DoLittle Society.
Island Fresh, which delivers locally sourced ingredie…
Island Fresh, which delivers locally sourced ingredie…
Mosaic wins award for insurtech platform
Mosaic Insurance has been recognised for its ground-breaking insurtech platform that is innovating risk management, streamlining industry processes, and improving operational efficiency.
The Bermudian…
The Bermudian…
Survey aimed at improving stroke services launched
An island-wide survey being carried out to better understand stroke rehabilitation services has been launched.
Evolution Healing Centre, a physiotherapy rehabilitation clinic, is now distributing the…
Evolution Healing Centre, a physiotherapy rehabilitation clinic, is now distributing the…
UK legislation could make same-sex marriage lawful
Legislation has been tabled in the UK House of Lords that could make same-sex marriage lawful throughout the British Overseas Territories – including Bermuda.
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) (Overseas…
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) (Overseas…
Axa XL Re brings in property strategist
Axa XL Reinsurance has appointed Peter Kiernan as head of US Property, Bermuda Reinsurance.
Mr Kiernan, who will be based on the island, replaces Simon Penney, who has relocated to London to take up a…
Mr Kiernan, who will be based on the island, replaces Simon Penney, who has relocated to London to take up a…
BSX owner wins patent case against Nasdaq
Miami International Holdings Inc, the parent holding company of the Bermuda Stock Exchange, has won a patent case against Nasdaq.
MIH said that the United States District Court for the District of New…
MIH said that the United States District Court for the District of New…
Enstar president to retire
Paul O’Shea, president of Enstar Group Limited, is to retire next March after 28 years serving the company and its predecessor Castlewood Limited.
The Bermudian-based insurer said Mr O’Shea will remai…
The Bermudian-based insurer said Mr O’Shea will remai…
Transforming finance and accounting
Bermuda based financial solutions provider, Emergence, is joining BlackLine’s global Solution Provider Partner Program to meet increasing demand from clients for accounting automation software solutio…
Senate gives North East Hamilton plan the go-ahead
A new urban strategy for North East Hamilton was yesterday approved by the Senate, though some worries were raised over its impact.
The initiative gives planners much wider flexibility when deciding o…
The initiative gives planners much wider flexibility when deciding o…
Bermuda names squad for return of World Amateur Team Championships
Jarryd Dillas, Will Haddrell and Damian Palanyandi have been chosen to represent Bermuda at the 32nd World Amateur Team Championships in Paris next month.
The contest for the Eisenhower Trophy will b…
The contest for the Eisenhower Trophy will b…
Bermuda Men’s World Amateur Team Announced
| The Bermuda Golf Association has selected Jarryd Dillas, Will Haddrell and Damian Palanyandi to represent Bermuda at the 32nd Men’s World Amateur Team Championship – Eisenhower Trophy [WATC], to be played from August 31st to September 3rd at Le Golf National and Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Brèteche in Paris, France. A spokesperson said, “Gary Burnet will accompany […]
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Photos & Video: Bermuda Triple Crown Boats
| The Bermuda Billfish Blast recently kicked off with 35 boats and over 200 crew from around the world who are all “competing for over $300,000 in cash plus prizes.” The event is billed as “an angler’s dream, the pursuit of world record size blue and white marlin draw some of the finest sport-fishing vessels in […]
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Cashman Introduces SSM Marriage Bill For OTs
| Lord Michael Cashman has introduced a Private Members Bill in the UK House of Lords to “make provision for the marriage of same sex couples” in British Overseas Territories, including Bermuda. The Bill — which was introduced yesterday [July 6] — states “In the law of the Territory, marriage has the same effect in relation […]
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RFP For Financial Feasibility Study On Quarry
| The Government has issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] “to conduct a financial feasibility study to determine the optimal direction of the Government-owned Quarry.” The notice said, “This Request for Proposals [RFP] is an invitation by the Government of Bermuda [the “Government”] to prospective proponents to submit proposals for a Financial Feasibility Study Quarry Operations […]
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Van-Lowe Named Basildon Footballer Of Year
| After making an impressive showing all season, Bermuda’s Jaaziah Van-Lowe was named Footballer of the Year at the Basildon Academy in England. Van-Lowe also finished first in High Jump in the Basildon District Competition. Related Stories Footballers Team Undefeated In Showcase Astwood Commits To University Of Nebraska “Butterfield To Be A Real Asset For Chesterfield” […]
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6pm Live: Discussion On Reproductive Rights
| Rakaya Simmons, Tierrai Tull, and Lorae Santucci will be joining Bernews at 6.00pm this evening [July 7] to discuss reproductive rights, abortion access and related matters, with the topic having been in the U.S. and international headlines since the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade; and the discussion also aimed at ‘starting […]
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Live Video: UK PM Boris Johnson Resigns
| Boris Johnson has announced his resignation as party leader, saying “it is clearly now the will of the Parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of the party and therefore a new Prime Minister” and “the process of choosing that new leader should begin now and the timetable will be announced next […]
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Sailors Conclude Optimist World Championships
| The 2022 Arkas Optimist World Championships in Turkey came to an end with Bermuda’s sailors taking to the water for the final day of competition. Ethan Thompson led the Bermuda Fleet with 230 points, finishing in 26th place. Sarah Davis finished in the 131st position, while Miguel Power finished in 142nd. Sophia Dias finished in […]
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Robin Hood Win, Hamilton Parish & BAA Draw
| The Bermuda Football Association’s Under 23 League season resumed at the BAA Field with a double-header that produced 11 goals on the night. Robin Hood 4 – PHC Zebras 3 In the opener Robin Hood edged the PHC Zebras 4 – 3, Robin Hood got a hat-trick from Sachiel Ming, and a single strike from […]
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Highland Spring Tennis Tournament Continues
| The 2022 Highland Spring Open continued at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club. In the Girls 18 Singles Division, Asia-Leigh Hollis defeated Unaysah Khan in straight sets 6-0, 6-0, while Airez-Gilbert Simons defeated Nadirah Durham in straight sets 7-6, 6-4. During Boys 14 Singles action Zack McGuire defeated Jadon Spriggs in straight sets 6-1, 6-3, and […]
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Column: Taking The Politics Out Of Education
| [Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] “The children are our are future. Teach them well and let them lead the way” – lyrics from “The Greatest Love of All.” It has been said that Bermuda’s most excellent resource is our people; without investment in our people, particularly our youth, that resource will be depleted. […]
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Visitors boost as first phase of $25m St George’s Club revamp completed
Developers have completed the first phase of renovations at the St George’s Club with the doors now open to members.
Hotelco Bermuda SGC, a sister company of Hotelco Bermuda Holding, the developer of …
Hotelco Bermuda SGC, a sister company of Hotelco Bermuda Holding, the developer of …
Quarry could go private as Government looks at options
Options are being considered for a publicly owned quarry including privatisation, according to a recent Request for Proposal.
The RFP, which was published online last week, has called for interest…
Man’s shirt set ablaze after $18,000 worth of drugs seized
A man was forced to wear a lighter fluid-covered shirt that was set on fire as punishment for losing thousands of dollars worth of cannabis resin, a Supreme Court jury was told yesterday.
Justin Camer…
Justin Camer…
Tributes to instructor who inspired people to take up climbing
A popular climbing instructor who worked on the island has lost his life in a climbing accident in the US.
Bryan Caldwell, who inspired Bermudians to take up the sport, was an instructor at the Olympi…
Bryan Caldwell, who inspired Bermudians to take up the sport, was an instructor at the Olympi…
Hospital cases double as active cases rise
Bermuda’s Covid-19 numbers rose from 229 to 258 this week, although no new deaths from the virus were reported.
Twelve Covid-19 patients are in hospital, up from five last week, but none are in intens…
Twelve Covid-19 patients are in hospital, up from five last week, but none are in intens…
Retail store Stash for sale as a going concern
A businesswoman and entertainer who recently gave birth to her fourth child has realised a need to step back a little from her business life.
She is now looking for a buyer for her city retail store, …
She is now looking for a buyer for her city retail store, …
Photos: Superyacht ‘Lady May’ Visits Bermuda
| The 151.8-foot long superyacht Lady May recently paid a visit to Bermuda. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The multi-award winning 46.22m/151’8″ motor yacht ‘Lady May’ [ex. Como] was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their Aalsmeer shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house RWD and she was delivered to her […]
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Minister Peets’ Trip To Jamaica Cost $2,704.19
| A trip in April 2022 by Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets to Kingston, Jamaica for the 49th 2022 Carifta Games cost $2,704.19, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from April 14, 2022 – April 19, 2022, and the web page listing said, “Dr. The Hon Ernest […]
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Bermuda Govt Tender Offer For Senior Notes
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Government of Bermuda “announced the commencement of cash tender offers for its outstanding 4.138% Senior Notes due 2023 and 4.854% Senior Notes due 2024.” The filing stated: “The Government of Bermuda announced today the commencement of offers to purchase for cash [the “Tender Offers”] its outstanding […]
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Coronavirus Update 6 July 2022
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3,909 test results, and 239 were positive for the coronavirus.
These results are from testing done on:
Boat and Moorings Registration Back in Service
The Department of Marine and Ports has announced that the Boat and Moorings Section is fully operational as of today, 6 July 2022, and will begin processing all registrations. The new expiration date for registration is Wednesday, 31 August 2022. Late fees will commence on Thursday, 1 September 2022.
22 Swimmers To Compete At CCCAN In Barbados
| Bermuda’s swimming team will be traveling to Barbados to compete in the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation [CCCAN] event, with 22 swimmers set to represent the island. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Swimming will be returning to Barbados on Thursday July 7th to compete against our region. This time we will be competing at the […]
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Covid-19: Hospital cases double as active cases rise
Bermuda’s Covid-19 numbers rose from 229 to 258 this week, although no new deaths from the virus were reported.
And 12 Covid-19 patients are in hospital, up from five last week, but none are in intens…
And 12 Covid-19 patients are in hospital, up from five last week, but none are in intens…
Government in debt refinancing exercise
As the government continued ongoing debt management efforts, it announced the commencement of offers for the purchase of its senior notes.
It involves an offer to buy the outstanding 4.138 per cent Se…
It involves an offer to buy the outstanding 4.138 per cent Se…
Covid: 239 Positive, 258 Active, 12 In Hospital
| The Ministry received 3,909 test results — spanning 7 days — and 239 were positive, so there are now 258 active cases, of which 12 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3,909 test results, and 239 were positive for the coronavirus. “These results are […]
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Moorings and boats can be registered for first time since May
The Department of Marine and Ports is set to begin processing boat and mooring registrations for the first time in at least a month.
The Department has been unable to process registrations or accept …
The Department has been unable to process registrations or accept …
Butterfield falls on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index finished at 2232.30, up 1.77 points or 0.08 per cent for the day.
Argus Group Holdings Ltd closed at $6.35 as 6,000 shares changed hands on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Watlington Wate…
Argus Group Holdings Ltd closed at $6.35 as 6,000 shares changed hands on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Watlington Wate…
Chainproof bridges traditional insurance and DeFi
Chainproof has launched today in Bermuda as the world’s first regulated smart contract insurance provider.
The pioneering organisation was incubated by San Francisco headquartered Quantstamp Inc, a le…
The pioneering organisation was incubated by San Francisco headquartered Quantstamp Inc, a le…
BMA issues warning over Renfrew Capital
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has issued a public warning regarding Renfrew Capital Management.
The BMA said Renfrew is operating a website at http://renfrewcapitalmgmt.co/ that appears to offer inve…
The BMA said Renfrew is operating a website at http://renfrewcapitalmgmt.co/ that appears to offer inve…
KBRA affirms Hamilton Insurance Group ratings
KBRA has said they have affirmed the BBB+ issuer rating of Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (Hamilton Group), a Bermuda-based holding company, and the A insurance financial strength rating of Hamilton R…
Marriage Notice: NICHOLAS MELLO & ARIANNE TANNOCK | Government of Bermuda
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-
Zebras & Queens Draw, Dandy Stars Wins
| The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s League continued with a double-header. PHC Lady Zebras 2 – Footy Queens 2 The PHC Lady Zebras and the Footy Queens drew 2 – 2 in the opener. The PHC Lady Zebras took the lead in the 3rd minute when Tyeonae Smith scored, however Shantae Todd equalized for the Footy […]
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