Woman Injured In Collision On Middle Road
| A 72 year-old woman has been taken to hospital after a collision on Middle Road in Southampton this afternoon [June 6], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:50pm on Monday 6th June 2022, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle collision on Middle Road, near […]
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BRSC Slogan: Alert Today – Alive Tomorrow
| The Bermuda Road Safety Council introduced their slogan for the month of June is “Alert Today- Alive Tomorrow [Fatigued Driving].” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Road Safety Council, along with the minister of Transport wishes to offer its deepest condolences to the families of the recent road traffic fatalities. The loss of a loved one […]
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Stephen Dickinson Wins Comet Regatta
| The Comet Class Sailing season resumed in the St. George’s Harbour with Stephen Dickinson sailing to victory in the Regatta. Dickinson and his crew Wesley Tucker won all three races to finish with 3 points, Maxwell Curtis and his crew Jahron Dickinson finished second with 6 points, and Scott Fox and his crew Joanna Santiago […]
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IQUW appoints Thornton
Property and speciality re/insurer IQUW has appointed Helen Thornton as chief financial officer for IQUW Re Bermuda Limited and group head of finance.
Ms Thornton joined IQUW from Nephila Capital, whe…
Ms Thornton joined IQUW from Nephila Capital, whe…
Offshore drilling growth and war fuel energy demand
Activity in the offshore drilling industry has returned to pre-Covid-19 levels, the chief executive of a Bermudian-based oilfield services company has revealed.
Patrick Schorn, CEO of Borr Drilling Li…
Patrick Schorn, CEO of Borr Drilling Li…
Veteran Walsh appointed to Sompo board
Insurance industry veteran Nicholas Walsh has been appointed to the board of directors of Sompo International Holdings Ltd, the Bermudian-based global provider of commercial and consumer property and …
Tommy Marshall Competes In USAT Cup Triathlon
| Tommy Marshall competed in the Pleasant Prairie USAT Cup Triathlon in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Competing in the Junior Triathlon Development Male Race, Marshall clocked a time of 1:01:36 finishing 31st. Marshall clocked 11:42.6 on the swim course, recorded a time of 31:44.5 on the bike course, before closing out with a time of 17:12.0 on […]
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Davis, Masters And Branco Join Committee
| Centennial Bermuda Foundation has welcomed three previous scholarship recipients — Shannon Davis, Harry Masters and Michael Branco — to its Scholarship Committee. A spokesperson said, “Centennial Bermuda Foundation is pleased to welcome three previous scholarship recipients to its Scholarship Committee, which reviews applications and recommends awards each year. “Shannon Davis, Harry Masters and Michael Branco […]
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Police appeal to help find missing 58-year-old man
Police have appealed for help in tracing a man in his fifties who has gone missing.
Troy Furbert, 58, was seen at around 3pm last Friday in St John’s Road, Pembroke.
Police say he was apparently sight…
Troy Furbert, 58, was seen at around 3pm last Friday in St John’s Road, Pembroke.
Police say he was apparently sight…
BPS Appeal: Help Locate 58-Yr-Old Troy Furbert
| The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 58-year-old Troy Furbert. A police spokesperson said, “He is described as a dark complexioned male, 5 feet 7 inches tall of slim build weighing around 170 pounds with low cut, black hair and brown eyes. “Mr. Furbert was last seen around 2pm Friday 3rd June […]
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CSG Seeks Feedback On ‘Deliverance’ Replica
| The Corporation of St George [CSG] announced they have moved to Phase II of the Ordnance Island Development Project and will be focusing resources on the Deliverance replica ship A spokesperson said, “CSG is committed to the beautification and enhancement of the land to make it a Town attraction that will benefit both residents and […]
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Tropical Storm Alex: live updates
A gust of 69mph was recorded by the Bermuda Weather Service this morning as Tropical Storm Alex made its way closer.
The Royal Gazette will bring you updates here.
Minister Weeks – Tropical Storm Alex
Earlier this afternoon, (June 5) the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks convened an Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) to get the latest update on Tropical Storm Alex.
Minister Weeks said, “With the formation of Tropical Storm Alex, hurricane season has begun in earnest. During the meeting all relevant EMO agencies confirmed that they were mobilised, ready and prepared.”
Flag Football: Black Shark$ Defeat Blue Bombers
| One Flag Football match took place at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with the match producing 67 points. The Blue Bombers went down to the Black Shark$ 36 – 31. The Player of the Game for Blue Bombers was Tripp Davies with 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns, while the Player of the […]
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Archers Compete In Belgium Online Shoot
| Seven Bermuda archers competed in the Belgium Icenation Shoot Online competition. Three archers competed in the 70 m round, one in the 50 m round and three in the 30 m rounds. Camerin Pickering won the Recurve – 70m division with 623 points, while Bernard Wade finished second with 608 points, and Jaydon Roberts finished […]
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‘The boys put in a great shift’
Kyle Lightbourne believes there are plenty of positives to take into Bermuda’s next Concacaf Nations League matches after holding Haiti to a goalless draw in their group B opener at the Flora Duffy St…
Coach Kyle Lightbourne gets it right in securing a good point
Bermuda played host in their first match in group B of League B against Haiti at the Flora Duffy Stadium and put on an impressive showing to secure a well-deserved point by holding higher-rated oppone…
How Bermuda rated
Dale Eve: Positioned himself well to make some incredible saves. Kept clean sheet with a point-blank save on the goalline with his body in the late stages. 8
Danté Leverock: Marked the tall s…
An example of lessons having been learnt
While Bermuda’s play may not have quite matched the brilliance of a sunny day in June, nor produce a bevy of highlights or goals for the delight of the more than 1,800 spectators on hand at the Flora …
Macquille Walker in seventh heaven as Bay stun St George’s
Sea Breeze Oval (St George’s won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat St George’s by 51 runs
Macquille Walker was at his devastating best with the ball, claiming a seven-wicket haul to inspire Bailey’s Bay t…
The business of empathy
People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
– Theodore Roosevelt
Empathy is feeling that you understand and perhaps even share another person’s experiences or emotions. It’s…
– Theodore Roosevelt
Empathy is feeling that you understand and perhaps even share another person’s experiences or emotions. It’s…
Making dairy-free her bread and butter
Entrepreneur Alyson Thompson was highly motivated when she began to explore how to create Cedarberry Foods’ popular plant-based butter.
Ms Thompson, who has a dairy allergy, gave up eating butter relu…
Ms Thompson, who has a dairy allergy, gave up eating butter relu…
Augmented Re to expand Bermuda operations
The law of numbers has stymied an open call to Bermudians to participate in the next wave of revolutionary insurance from the island.
Few with the right qualifications – degrees in computer science, s…
Few with the right qualifications – degrees in computer science, s…
Update on economic substance offered
The Bermuda branch of the Institute of Directors and law firm Carey Olsen Bermuda are to present a free session about the island’s economic substance regime.
The Bermuda Economic Substance: Summary an…
The Bermuda Economic Substance: Summary an…
Bermuda headlines cryptocurrency news
Bermuda is making headlines in cryptocurrency centred publications, republishing portions of a Wall Street Journal story focusing on the island.
Nasdaq.com headlines their markets section with: “B…
Judge tells arsonist he ‘must suffer the full weight of the consequences’
A 51-year-old man who was paid to carry out an arson attack that caused almost $20,000 of damage has been jailed for two years.
Calvin Trott was also sentenced to three years probation after his relea…
Calvin Trott was also sentenced to three years probation after his relea…
Five-year court case finally resolved with suspended sentence
A woman who waited five years for her drugs case to be resolved has been given a suspended six-month jail sentence.
Magistrates’ Court heard that Zaharrin Simmons, 30, had been fighting two counts of …
Magistrates’ Court heard that Zaharrin Simmons, 30, had been fighting two counts of …
Elizabeth Kawaley (1922-2022): veteran educator who was ‘always so calm and so gentle’
Elizabeth “Betty” Kawaley, was a veteran educator, author and a former president of the Bermuda Union of Teachers, described by family as patient but principled
Ms Kawaley served as BUT president bet…
Ms Kawaley served as BUT president bet…
Live Updates & Videos: Tropical Storm Alex
| [Updating] Less than one week into the official 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the first named storm of the season has already formed, with the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a ‘Tropical Storm Warning’ stating that Tropical Storm Alex is a “threat to Bermuda.” We will be updating as able, and if you would like an update […]
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Tyler Smith Finishes 18th In Poland Triathlon
| Tyler Smith competed in the 2022 Europe Triathlon Cup Rzeszów in Poland. In the Elite Men’s Field, Smith clocked a time of 56:54 to finish 18th. Leon Pauger clocked a winning time of 55:30, Jack Willis was second in 55:37, and Johannes Vogel finished third with a time of 55:49. Smith recorded a time of […]
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Chatmore To Launch Online Schooling Provision
| Chatmore British International School said they “will launch its first online schooling provision beginning September 2022.” A spokesperson said, “In partnership with King’s InterHigh, the UKs original online school, offering interactive live lessons with expert teachers, Chatmore British International School in Bermuda will launch its first online schooling provision beginning September 2022. “While continuing to […]
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Live Updates: Tropical Storm Alex
| Less than one week into the official 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the first named storm of the season has already formed, with the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a ‘Tropical Storm Warning’ stating that Tropical Storm Alex is a “threat to Bermuda.” We will be updating as able, and if you would like an update posted, […]
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Photos & Video: ‘Summer In The Tropics’ Market
| The Build a Brand Bermuda held their first ‘Summer in the Tropics’ Vendors Market event today [June 5] at the Botanical Gardens. Alicia Trott, Creator of Build a Brand Bermuda, previously said, “Build a Brand Bermuda is an Entrepreneur Community that inspires Bermudians to focus on growing their legacy and generational wealth by building the […]
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Minister pleads for ‘togetherness’ to help address violent crime
The Minister of National Security called on Bermuda to live by this year’s Bermuda Day theme of togetherness when addressing violent crime on the island.
Michael Weeks, speaking during Friday’s House…
Michael Weeks, speaking during Friday’s House…
Foster Parent Appreciation
The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP MP joined the Department of Child Development in celebrating Bermuda’s Foster Parents.
The appreciation tea, held on Sunday, May 22th at the Royal Dingy Club, saw over 40 foster parents recognized for their role in supporting a child in Bermuda’s foster care system.
Public Schools Closed, Ferries/Buses & More
| [Updating] Due to the expected impact of Tropical Storm Alex, all public schools will be closed tomorrow [June 6], buses and ferries will be suspended tomorrow morning and Government services will commence at 1pm tomorrow, the Government has advised. Earlier this afternoon, [June 5] the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks convened an Emergency Measures […]
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BTA boss and PLP MP Caines backs TA but pledges improvements on the way
Tourism boss Wayne Caines has backed the decision to keep the Travel Authorisation form – but pledged that the process would be made less cumbersome.
Mr Caines, who is the chairman of the Bermuda Tou…
Mr Caines, who is the chairman of the Bermuda Tou…
Weather Forecast For Monday June 6
| Monday, June 6 is expected to see showers and thunderstorms, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at 6:12am and sunset will be at […]
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Bermuda’s Foster Parents Recognized At Tea
| Bermuda’s foster parents were recently honoured with an Appreciation Tea, with over 40 foster parents recognized for their role in supporting a child in the foster care system. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP MP joined the Department of Child Development in celebrating Bermuda’s Foster […]
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Photo Set #2: 2022 “You Go Girl” Relay Race
| The 2022 “You Go Girl” race was held this morning [June 5] on Front Street in Hamilton, with the all female race seeing many of the runners wear costumes as they race for a good cause, with the proceeds donated to the Women’s Resource Centre. The ‘Teenage Ninja Turtles’ team of Jaeda Grant, Shayla Cann […]
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WSJ Highlight Bermuda’s Digital Assets Plans
| The Wall Street Journal has highlighted the island’s plans regarding digital assets, noting that “the island’s regulators aim to combine their international business expertise and a trained local workforce to become a digital-assets hub.” The story said, “Bermuda, long known for its offshore insurance and reinsurance industry, is betting that its transparency around digital-asset regulation […]
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Concacaf Match Report: Bermuda & Haiti Draw
| Bermuda and Haiti played to a scoreless draw to start with a point in Group B of League B of the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League at the National Sports Centre in Bermuda. The Concacaf match report said, “Both nations were searching for a win in their League B debut after relegation in the previous CNL […]
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Former Cup Match Players/Officials Tournament
| The 2022 Former Cup Match Players and Officials Golf Tournament took place at the Ocean View Golf Course. The team of Delyone Borden, Jonathan James, David Patterson and Smokey Perry were declared the winners at 14-under, also finishing at 14-under was William Usher Jr, Roger Brangman, George O’Brien Jr and Jason Darrell who finished second, […]
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Queen’s Jubilee Tree Planting
Earlier today (June 3), as part of the ongoing Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Her Excellency the Governor, Rena Lalgie, and the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, planted two Bermuda Cedar trees to mark Her Majesty’s significant milestone of service.
As the public is aware, celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are currently underway. In the UK, The Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend takes place from June 2 – 5.
Erica Hawley Wins Bolder Boulder 10K Age Group
| Erica Hawley took part in the Bolder Boulder 10K Road Race in Colorado, winning the 20 – 24 age group division. Ms Hawley, who normally competes in triathlons, finished 200th overall and as the 15th female finisher in the race, which had tens of thousands of runners take part. Related Stories BHCS Congratulates Sean Trott […]
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MPs back legislation giving care homes land tax relief
Legislation to give payroll tax relief for care homes has been given the backing of MPs.
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, said that Westmeath and Lefroy House already receive relief, b…
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, said that Westmeath and Lefroy House already receive relief, b…