RTN – Mount Hill, Pembroke [Wall Repairs] June 6th to July 1st, 2022 | Government of Bermuda
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKSROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1947MOUNT HILL, PEMBROKEPARTIAL LANE CLOSURE
RTN – South Road, Warwick [BELCo Trench Works] June 6th to June 13th, 2022 | Government of Bermuda
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKSROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1947SOUTH ROAD, WARWICKTEMPORARY LANE CLOSUREFORTRENCH WORK
Solstice Bermuda Open House On June 9
| Solstice Bermuda will open its doors to healthcare professionals and educators in an effort to strengthen the support offered to those in the local community. The Open House event next Thursday [June 9] is an opportunity to learn about the programmes, services and therapies available – and connect with Solstice team members. Kelly Madeiros, the […]
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Peak Capital Ltd Appoints Barry Zurbuchen
| Barry Zurbuchen has been appointed as a non-executive director to the Board of Directors of Peak Capital Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Peak Capital Ltd, the wholly-owned Bermuda subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based global reinsurer, Peak Reinsurance Company Limited, has appointed Mr. Barry Zurbuchen as a non-executive director to its Board of Directors, effective 31 March […]
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Axis benefits unit emerges with new leadership
Axis Insurance, the specialty insurance business segment of Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings Limited, is combining its corporate accident and supplemental health benefits business under a new nam…
Hamilton Medical Center Patients Protest
Hamilton Medical Center Patients Protest (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
Perinchief Finishes Second In San Diego Meet
| JahNhai Perinchief competed in the USATF San Diego-Imperial Association Track Meet at Chula Vista, California. Competing in the men’s triple jump, Perinchief finished second with a top leap of 17.05m. The event was won by Chris Bernard who had a top leap of 17.16m, while Jaden Boggs finished third with a top leap of 13.14m. […]
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Waldron Continues Competing In Standardbred
| Kiwon Waldron continued to impress as the Standardbred Races season continued in Canada. Waldron represented the Poisson, Allard, and Dechamplain families, as he was driving their horses. In Heat 1, Waldron was in the bike of Kinda Like Her, they finished 7th crossing the line in a time of 2:03 flat. During Heat 5, Waldron […]
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Photos: HMC Patients Hold Protest In Hamilton
| [Updating] A protest is being held this morning [May 31] in Hamilton against what the group called “Bermuda Health Council’s discriminatory policy against HIP and FutureCare patients using Dr. Soares and HMC Burnaby Medical Center.” In an online post, the Imaging Access for HIP and FutureCare patients at HMC Burnaby Urgent Care said, “Have your […]
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Photos: Bermuda In USA Volleyball Open
| The Bermuda Volleyball Association senior men’s and women’s teams began competing in the 2022 USA Volleyball Open National Championships, in Orlando, Florida. The men have progressed to the Gold Bracket, after finishing 2nd in their pool, while the women are moving on to the Copper Bracket after finishing 3rd in their pool. The men’s team […]
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Demonstrators gather to protest over claims of discrimination against medical centre
Demonstrators gathered in Hamilton this morning to protest what they claim is discrimination by health officials.
Patients of the Hamilton Medical Centre say that a decision by the Bermuda Health Coun…
Patients of the Hamilton Medical Centre say that a decision by the Bermuda Health Coun…
Sakari Famous and Caitlyn Bobb qualify for NCAA Championships
Sakari Famous and Caitlyn Bobb punched their tickets to the NCAA Championships in record-breaking fashion at the weekend.
The Bermudian pair qualified competing for their respective colleges at the NC…
The Bermudian pair qualified competing for their respective colleges at the NC…
David Maycock strikes perfection with 300 using spare ball
David Maycock joked he would roll a perfect game during the final round of the Somersby Men’s Classic League at Warwick Lanes.
Much to his astonishment, that is precisely what happened as the Team Met…
Much to his astonishment, that is precisely what happened as the Team Met…
Cat modelling impacted by climate change
Climate change has made a significant impact on the catastrophe modelling industry, a leader in the sector told a sold-out audience at the inaugural Bermuda Climate Summit.
Industry veteran Karen Clar…
Industry veteran Karen Clar…
SoftBank-backed Envelop Risk to augment island’s fintech potential
Poised for growth, a managing general agent backed by the Japanese multinational conglomerate holding company SoftBank Group Corporation, is pioneering a new insurtech strategy.
Envelop Risk has launc…
Envelop Risk has launc…
‘Bermuda In Painted Representation’ Book
| A book written by a Bermudian exploring the history of art on the island has been released in an updated, enlarged and revised version. Jonathan Land Evans has published a text-only preview edition of Bermuda in Painted Representation, which details paintings connected with the island throughout history. The consolidated single-volume edition includes three underlying volumes, […]
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Photos: PHC vs Somerset Bridge Cricket Match
| At the PHC Stadium, Somerset Bridge won the toss and sent PHC to bat, they bowled them out for 133, Dante Hayward, and Jayden Symons both scored 20, while Shawn Riley bowled 7-1-24-4, and Donnie Charles bowled 6-2-15-3. In reply Somerset Bridge scored 136/6, Adrian Burrows was the top scorer with 53 not out, Hayward […]
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Organiser delighted with turnout for Bicycle Works time-trial
Jennifer Lightbourne hailed the continued success of the island’s cycling scene after a strong field competed in the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s time-trial organised by Bicycle Works on Sunday.
Fres…
Fres…
Jah-Nhai Perinchief captures silver medal at USATF meet in California
Jah-Nhai Perinchief received a huge confidence boost in the build-up to the Commonwealth Games with a podium finish in California at the weekend.
Competing unattached, the 24-year-old Bermudian secure…
Competing unattached, the 24-year-old Bermudian secure…
Kane Crichlow looking for a new club after Watford release
Bermuda’s Kane Crichlow is among a list of under-23 players to have been released from relegated English Premier League club Watford.
The 21-year-old, who made a solitary appearance for the first team…
The 21-year-old, who made a solitary appearance for the first team…
Bermuda teams progress from group stage at US Open Volleyball Championships
Bermuda’s men’s and women’s teams made encouraging starts competing in the USA Volleyball Open National Championships in Orlando, Florida, yesterday.
The men, playing under the team name of Ace Boyz, …
The men, playing under the team name of Ace Boyz, …
GoToBermuda third in Race 11 of Seattle Pacific Challenge
GoToBermuda has secured its first podium finish in the Seattle Pacific Challenge by taking third place in the most recent stage of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
After an exceptionally cl…
After an exceptionally cl…
Health Minister On SHB & Hamilton Medical
| Noting that she is “fully aware of the ongoing media and social media commentary regarding the Hamilton Medical Centre and Dr JJ Soares seeking Standard Health Benefit [SHB] approval,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said that “as the matter is currently under reconsideration, I am unable to provide substantive comments.” This comes in advance of […]
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30 Minute Video: May 30 ZBM Evening News
| 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 […]
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Government needs to support struggling care homes, says OBA
Efforts must be made to protect the island’s care homes, according to the One Bermuda Alliance.
Susan Jackson, the area MP, said she was disappointed by reports that Westmeath – the island’s largest s…
Susan Jackson, the area MP, said she was disappointed by reports that Westmeath – the island’s largest s…
Minister denies treatment of clinic was discriminatory
The Minister of Health has denied allegations of discrimination over which healthcare providers can be included under the standard healthcare benefit in advance of a protest tomorrow.
Patients of the …
Patients of the …
Smiths Parish Council Offer $2500 Scholarships
| The Smiths Parish Council announced that it will offer scholarships for the Academic Year 2021/22. A spokesperson said, “The scholarship is being provided for residents of Smiths Parish pursuing further education. The successful applicants’ recipients will receive a $2500 to assist with tuition and ancillary expenses for the qualifying academic year. We are looking for […]
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Fresh Air movie nights set to take place at Barr’s Bay Park
World famous spy James Bond will be making a special appearance in Hamilton next month.
The City of Hamilton will be hosting an open-air screening of the film No Time to Die at Barr’s Bay Park on June…
The City of Hamilton will be hosting an open-air screening of the film No Time to Die at Barr’s Bay Park on June…
Giant banner unveiled to mark Queen’s platinum jubilee
Former premier Sir John Swan has spoken warmly about his meetings with the Queen as a huge banner to mark the monarch’s platinum jubilee was unveiled in Hamilton.
Sir John, who resigned as head of gov…
Sir John, who resigned as head of gov…
Butterfield shares closed higher
The RG / BSX Index Index closed unchanged at 2,218.00, after a day with no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited closed up 61 cents at $31.43 on the New…
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited closed up 61 cents at $31.43 on the New…
Weather Forecast For Tuesday May 31
| Tuesday, May 31 is expected to see sunny periods, chance of a few morning showers, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am […]
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No children’s vaccines available after tomorrow
Paediatric doses of the Covid-19 vaccine will not be available after tomorrow, according to the health department.
Current stocks of the vaccine – which has been available to children from the age of…
Current stocks of the vaccine – which has been available to children from the age of…
Bank captives highly rated
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a+” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based BNY Trade Insurance Ltd and The Hamilton Insurance C…
Hopkins Continues Competing In Vuelta Navarra
| Kaden Hopkins and his Essax teammates were back in action competing in the Vuelta Navarra Stage Race in Spain. Stage two saw the cyclists cover a distance of 163.5 km. Hopkins finished 95th with a time of 5:01:12, he finished 13:14 behind the stage winner Alejandro Franco. Hopkins is 100th overall with a combined time […]
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Crash driver arrested on suspicion of impaired driving
A woman injured in a crash in Devonshire yesterday was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.
A police spokesman said the woman, a 37-year-old from Pembroke, was hurt when her car struck a utility…
A police spokesman said the woman, a 37-year-old from Pembroke, was hurt when her car struck a utility…
Höegh LNG merger worth $167.6m
Höegh LNG Partners LP, the Bermudian-based floating liquefied natural gas service provider, has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd, the island-registered company, i…
Directors returned to bank board
Ten directors have been re-elected by shareholders’ vote at the Annual General Meeting of The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited.
Re-elected at the meeting, which was held virtually, were Mich…
Re-elected at the meeting, which was held virtually, were Mich…
R&Q see business growth
Gross written premiums were up by 92 per cent for the first three months of the year in the programme management business of Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd, the Bermudian-based non-life…
Craigs promoted at Canopius Group
Bermudian-based Charles Craigs has been promoted to group head of reinsurance at Canopius Group, the global specialty re/insurer with an operation on the island.
The move comes as the Jersey-domiciled…
The move comes as the Jersey-domiciled…
146 Goals Scored In Youth Futsal League
| The 2022 Youth Futsal League continued at the National Sports Center, with a total of 146 goals scored in the two divisions. In the 8-11-year-old age group, a total of 90 goals were scored, with Mackay Browne the leading goal scorer with 11 goals, Cameron Smith scored 10 goals, while Ray Richardson scored 8 goals, […]
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Bermuda banknote first to feature portrait of Queen to be auctioned in London
A Bermuda banknote believed to be the first bill in the world to feature a portrait of the Queen is expected to fetch £500 when it goes up for auction tomorrow.
The five shilling note was printed in …
The five shilling note was printed in …
15 Videos: 2022 Bermuda Day Holiday Events
| Thousands of people lined the streets to enjoy the Bermuda Day holiday festivities, which included the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Open and Youth Cycle Races, the Half-Marathon Derby and the Bermuda Day Parade, and some schools got the festivities underway early, holding their own parades the day before the holiday. If you missed some of the […]
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BELCO Preparing For Hurricane Season
| BELCO noted that with “hurricane season beginning on June 1st, the Company is taking all the necessary steps to prepare for what forecasters believe will be an active season.” A spokesperson said, “BELCO staff begin preparations for hurricane season months before the threat of a storm with the Crisis Management Team meeting to ensure early planning […]
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Bermuda Shillings, Pounds & Dollars For Auction
| Dozens of old Bermuda banknotes — including some dating back to the 1950s — will be auctioned at Noonan’s Auctioneers in the UK this week as part of the Platinum Jubilee Banknote auction, which features banknotes that the Queen appears on. The Queen is listed in the Guinness World Records in regards to the “most […]
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City To Host Fresh Air Films Event On June 25th
| The City of Hamilton announced its next Fresh Air Films event will take place on Saturday June 25th at Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton. Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Tamara Smith said: “We are so excited that our popular Fresh Air Films series is back in its original format; no more drive-in – it’s time […]
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Police seize firearm and drugs during routine vehicle check
A firearm and quantity of drugs were seized during a routine traffic stop in Southampton, police said today.
Officers were carrying out vehicle checks near Horseshoe Bay on Thursday night when they sa…
Officers were carrying out vehicle checks near Horseshoe Bay on Thursday night when they sa…
Bands Wow Crowd At Concert In Dockyard
| An afternoon of entertainment from the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Band & Corps of Drums reinforced by civilian musicians took place in Dockyard on Sunday. The audience in the Victualling Yard in historic Dockyard was enthralled by a mix of military tunes, jazz, orchestral performances and pipes and drums. A 360 panorama of the event Major […]
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Butterfield Bank General Meeting Voting Results
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced the results of the Shareholders’ vote at the Bank’s Annual General Meeting held in virtual format on May 25th. The filing stated: “Each of the proposals numbered 1 through 4 on the Meeting Agenda was approved by the […]
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Belco urges people to trim trees to help avoid hurricane power outages
Homeowners are being advised to trim trees close to electricity cables ahead of hurricane season, which starts on Wednesday.
Energy provider Belco said that the majority of power outages are caused by…
Energy provider Belco said that the majority of power outages are caused by…
Bermudian Working With Aid Group In Ukraine
| [Written by Stephen Wright] A former Royal Bermuda Regiment soldier has described the past few weeks carrying out humanitarian work in war-torn Ukraine as among the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of his life. Bermudian Jason Rhind is working with Task Force Yankee: Ukraine, a United States-based aid group, transporting and delivering essential medical supplies. The […]
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