ACTING APPOINTMENT :- Ministry Of Finance | Government of Bermuda
GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. ACTING APPOINTMENT
ACTING APPOINTMENT :- Ministry Of Finance | Government of Bermuda
GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. ACTING APPOINTMENT FINANCIAL SECRETARYMINISTRY OF FINANCE Mr. Kenneth Joaquin, Registrar of Companies, has been appointed to act as Financial Secretary during the period 19th April – 22nd April, 2022.
2022 Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Race Schedule
| The Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Association has released its 2022 race schedule, with events taking place from May 29 to August 21. Events include the Heritage Trophy, Anniversary Cup, and Leon D. Fox Cup on May 29; the BAA Cup, WH Bennett Memorial Trophy, and Spithead Trophy on June 5; the Gilbert Bowl, Cambridge Cup, and […]
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Photos: Sailing Yacht ‘Adix’ Visits Bermuda
| The 213 foot sailing yacht Adix – a triple masted schooner that accommodates 10 passengers and 14 crew – recently paid a visit to Bermuda. A yacht with the same name and that looks like this one, hence appears to be the same one, is notable for once being used to reportedly “smuggle a Picasso […]
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Vision Bermuda appeals for funds to complete reopening
Vision Bermuda has launched a fundraising drive to prepare the charity to ready its renovated headquarters to reopen.
The charity, formerly known as the Bermuda Society for the Blind, said major work …
The charity, formerly known as the Bermuda Society for the Blind, said major work …
Art Show To Benefit Habitat For Humanity
| Artists Sheilagh Head [Luscious Landscapes] and Andy Detzer [Dazzling Gombeys] have joined forces in a spring celebration to benefit Habitat for Humanity Bermuda this Thursday. The show will open at the Habitat Store on Front Street, with both artists on hand to showcase their newest work. Sheelagh Cooper, Chair of Habitat for Humanity, said, “Bermuda land […]
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Swimmers Win Four More Carifta Medals
| Bermuda swimmers continued competing on the third day of the 2022 Carifta Swimming Championships in Barbados, winning another four medals to bring the team’s overall tally to 12. Bermuda captured another gold when Arabella Newport Derbyshire won the 11-12 girls 200m butterfly in a time of 2:39.10, and Marleigh Howes won a silver medal during […]
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Nominations Open For BNT Annual Awards
| After a two year hiatus, the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] will be presenting its annual Environment and Cultural Heritage Awards in 2022, and is inviting the public to submit nominations. A spokesperson said, “The BNT Annual Awards, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, recognise individuals, organisations or groups which have worked for the benefit of Bermuda and […]
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Caitlyn Bobb Ranked 10th In World 400m U20
| After her impressive showing at the 2022 Carifta Games in Jamaica, Bermuda’s Caitlyn Bobb is now ranked 10th in the world in the 400m under 20 division, and she has also attainted a rank of 90th in the world’s senior division. Bobb claimed a bronze medal in the U20 400m at the Carifta Games with […]
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LAC: “Strengthening The Rights Of Employees”
| The Labour Advisory Council [LAC] reconvened on April 1st with a “robust agenda geared towards strengthening the rights of employees, establishing guidelines for the misclassification of employees and creating further protections for work permit holders.” A Government spokesperson said, “The LAC, established in the 1960s, is a non-statutory tripartite Government Board tasked with advancing industrial […]
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Red Cross joins climate change fight
The Bermuda Red Cross will launch a new initiative to help mitigate the growing threat of climate change.
A spokeswoman for the charity said it intends to provide education and community outreach on t…
A spokeswoman for the charity said it intends to provide education and community outreach on t…
Motorcyclist in hospital after crash in Hamilton
A motorcycle rider is in hospital with a suspected head injury following a two-vehicle collision in Hamilton this morning.
According to a police spokeswoman, the accident happened at about 7.50am on …
According to a police spokeswoman, the accident happened at about 7.50am on …
Monument Re Agreement With Countrywide
| Monument Re announced that it has entered into a Reinsurance Agreement with Countrywide Assured PLC, a subsidiary of Chesnara plc. Manfred Maske, Group CEO of Monument Re stated that “it has been a pleasure to work with Chesnara and CountryWide and conclude this annuity reinsurance with CountryWide.” Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 18 […]
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Motorcyclist Injured In Two Vehicle Collision
| A two vehicle collision occurred at the junction of Court and Dundonald Street this morning [April 19] with a motorcyclist being transported to hospital “for treatment of a suspected head injury.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:50am on Tuesday 19 April 2022, police and first responders were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle […]
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Overseas Football Results: Lambe & Hall Score
| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, Keziah Martin, Kole Hall, Ayleal Dill, Milan Butterfield, Amar Lewis, Knory Scott, Quinaceo Hunt, Djair Parfitt-Williams, and Delia Ebbin were recently in action. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates rounded off their Easter campaign with a share of the points against […]
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Rawlins Claims 4 Wickets For Sussex Seconds
| Delray Rawlins was part of the Sussex 2nd XI team that took on Gloucestershire 2nd XI, claiming four wickets in the match. Gloucestershire 2nd won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 265/6. OJ Price was the top scorer with 94, while Rawlins was the pick of the Sussex bowlers after returning figures of 30-8-69-4. […]
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Anonymous commenters the bane of our society
Dear Sir,
Several years ago, The Royal Gazette made the decision to do away with anonymous Letters to the Editor. This letter is to request that The Royal Gazette should seriously consider also removi…
Several years ago, The Royal Gazette made the decision to do away with anonymous Letters to the Editor. This letter is to request that The Royal Gazette should seriously consider also removi…
Over 1000 Signatures On Ferry Service Petition
| An online petition calling for the Government to “restore an adequate ferry service on the Paget/Warwick route” has been launched, attaining over 1,000 signatures so far. The petition says, “The Paget/Warwick ‘Pink’ ferry service has been reduced dramatically over the last ten years. There are, and have always been, many ferry users who are unable to […]
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Smith Wins BPGA Monthly Medal At Mid Ocean
| Bermuda’s Professional Golfers Association’s Monthly Medal took place at the Mid Ocean Golf Course with Camiko Smith picking up the win. Smith shot an even round 71, to finish two strokes ahead of second-place Dwayne Pearman, Nick Jones, Chaka DeSilva, and Delyone Borden all finished at 7-over par 78 in third place. BPGA April Monthly […]
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Daniel Augustus Leads APGA Tour In Arizona
| Daniel Augustus shot a first round 5-under par to lead the APGA Tour at TPC Scottsdale Arizona by 1 stroke. The Bermudian golfer shot a bogey free round, which included 5 birdies. Daniel Augustus APGA Tour at TPC Scottsdale first round scorecard 1 – 4 – Par 2 – 4 – Par 3 – 3 – […]
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Hadleigh Tucker looks forward to debut for Bermuda at RAN Sevens Qualifiers
Hadleigh Tucker is looking forward to finally making his long awaited Bermuda debut at the Rugby Americas North Sevens Qualifiers in Nassau, Bahamas, on the weekend.
The 24-year-old’s aspiration to r…
The 24-year-old’s aspiration to r…
Loss estimates for the war climb above $20 billion
Estimates for ultimate insurance and reinsurance losses for the Russo-Ukraine war are already rising above $20 billion and could become the largest political violence loss in history.
This, from data …
This, from data …
Bermuda reinsurer evolves insurance finance
A platform for trading interests in insurance contracts is to launch, linking investors’ portfolios to the results of a Bermudian-based reinsurer.
Extraordinary Re said its secondary trading platform …
Extraordinary Re said its secondary trading platform …
How investors can protect against inflation
A common topic among investors is how to protect asset values and incomes while inflation is rising. The major asset classes: stocks, bonds and cash, do not immediately appear to offer a direct hedge …
Fire service says East End left without proper cover as crews have to prioritise airport
East end residents are having to go without a dedicated fire service for extended periods – because firefighting crews have to be assigned to cover the airport under international safety guidelines.
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Residents call on Premier to intervene over homeless centre
Residents of Boaz Island have called on the Premier to immediately halt the operation of a transitional housing facility for homeless people which they feel poses a risk to their community.
As reveale…
As reveale…
Roban to attend Turks and Caicos climate change meeting
Work to make Bermuda more sustainable will be highlighted by the Minister of Home Affairs at two conferences this month, a Government spokesman said.
Walter Roban will represent the island at a Climat…
Walter Roban will represent the island at a Climat…
Yacht at centre of Picasso smuggling claims in Bermuda
A yacht used in an alleged bid to smuggle a Pablo Picasso painting out of Spain was seen in St George’s over the weekend.
Jaime Botin was convicted of trying to traffic the art work Head of a Young Wo…
Jaime Botin was convicted of trying to traffic the art work Head of a Young Wo…
Upholsterer’s closes after four decades following owner’s death
A family upholstery business that operated for 40 years has closed after its owner’s death.
Najiyyah Shamsid-Deen ran Creative Upholstery on Middle Road in Warwick after she started the business in he…
Najiyyah Shamsid-Deen ran Creative Upholstery on Middle Road in Warwick after she started the business in he…
Andre Lambe and Adrian Roach looking forward to Bermuda versus Jamaica fight card
Andre Lambe says he hopes Jamaican opponent Dwayne Lawrence can bring the best out of him as he seeks to entertain and extend his flawless professional record in their upcoming bout.
The two welterwei…
The two welterwei…
Ciarra Wells Concludes Youth Regatta In Italy
| Ciarra Wells concluded competing in the Youth Easter Meeting Regatta in Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy. Wells finished the regatta in 142nd place with 502 net points in the ILCA4 Class. A total of 10 races took place with Wells’ best finish of 48th coming in the first race. Wells finished the first race of the […]
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Justin Lafferty Joins Appleby Bermuda
| Appleby Bermuda has welcomed Justin Lafferty to its “growing and specialised Dispute Resolution team.” A spokesperson said, “Before joining Appleby in Bermuda, Justin practiced at a leading national firm in Canada where he gained experience in a range of complex commercial disputes and worked on several high-profile cases. “His experience includes the civil and injunction […]
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Everest Mourns The Passing Of Don Mango
| The Everest Re Group said they mourn the passing of their Chief Risk Officer & Chief Actuary Don Mango. A spokesperson said, “Don was a respected industry leader and played a key role in elevating the company’s culture of rigorous risk management. Ari Moskowitz, Everest Reinsurance Chief Operations Officer and Chief Pricing Actuary has been appointed […]
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Ministry: 24 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday
| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 19] with the list indicating that there are twenty-four bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 39 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 64 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 108 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Department Updates On Public Bus […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 18 2022
| April 18 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,461.09, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director BSX Reports Record ILS Listings In 2021 […]
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Bermuda add to medal tally at Carifta Swimming Championships
Bermuda enjoyed another fruitful outing in the pool at the Carifta Swimming Championships in Wildey, Barbados, yesterday.
The island’s swimmers came away with four more medals to take their overall t…
The island’s swimmers came away with four more medals to take their overall t…
Bermuda conclude Carifta Games with two relay medals
Bermuda clinched bronze and silver on the final day of the Carifta Games at the national stadium in Jamaica yesterday, to conclude the championships with three medals in total.
The girls 4x400m teams …
The girls 4x400m teams …
Videos: 4×400 Relay Teams Win Carifta Medals!
| Bermuda’s relay teams made a spectacular showing at the Carifta Games in Jamaica this evening [April 18] to claim two medals in the 4×400 relays, with the U17 team claiming a silver medal, while the U20 team won a bronze medal. Screenshot from the broadcast showing the U17 4×400 relay results: Video of the U17 […]
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Video: BNV With Robinson, Nesbeth & Davis
| Bermuda women’s football coach Naquita Robinson, and football players Leilanni Nesbeth and Victoria Davis will be joining Bernews this evening [April 18] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The team recently played Grenada as part of the Concacaf W Qualifiers, with Bermuda claiming an impressive 6-0 victory with Leilanni Nesbeth scoring a […]
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New electric bus has ‘minor fix’ after high temperature alarm
A “minor fix” was needed after a reported high temperature alarm on one of the island’s new electric buses, a Government spokeswoman said tonight.
She added that although there have been teething prob…
She added that although there have been teething prob…
Sibling Success In Track & Hockey Tournament
| [Written by Stephen Wright] There have been major sporting moments to savour for the Minors family recently. Not to be outdone by her younger brother Dage, who came third in the 1,500 metres in the USATF Bermuda Games just a week ago, Tse Smith captained the women’s hockey team to glory at the Central American and […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For April 18 2022
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 18] include Bermudian status. Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Bermudian Status – Section 19A Notice ID: GN0421/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 18 April 2022 Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Minister of Economy and […]
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30 Minute Video: April 18 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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Weather Forecast For Tuesday April 19
| Tuesday, April 19 is expected to see occasional sunny breaks; showers developing overnight, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.45am and sunset […]
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BPS: ‘No Major Incidents At Events’ Over Holiday
| Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons thanked the public as there were “no major incidents reported” at any of the events held over the Easter holiday, and he also thanked the “various Community Clubs and Sports Clubs, which organised these very well attended social gatherings and worked with us.” Commissioner Simons said, “In keeping with the Easter […]
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US Coast Guard ‘Angela McShan’ Visits Island
| The U.S. Coast Guard cutter “Angela McShan” is currently visiting Bermuda, with the vessel set to serve as “part of a multi-month fisheries enforcement operation in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Royal Bermuda Regiment and Coast Guard, and the Bermuda Police Service.” A spokesperson previously said, “The cutter will be the first […]
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Carifta Swimming Day 3 Preliminary Results
| Bermuda swimmers continued competing on the third day of the 2022 Carifta Swimming Championships in Barbados, and the preliminary results from the morning session are below, with multiple swimmers set to appear in the finals later today. During the 11-12 girls 200 meter individual medley Violet Smith finished 9th clocking 2:55.76, Myeisha Sharrieff advanced to […]
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Man stabbed in arm at Woody’s
A man was stabbed in the arm during an incident in Sandys yesterday, police said.
Officers were called at about 12.10am to Woody’s Bar and Restaurant, where they “identified and secured a crime scene”…
Officers were called at about 12.10am to Woody’s Bar and Restaurant, where they “identified and secured a crime scene”…
Bermudian convenes forum to explore digital wellness for young people
A Bermudian digital researcher has convened an international forum to explore online health for young people.
The Youth Digital Wellness Summit will air virtually from Berlin, Germany this Thursday an…
The Youth Digital Wellness Summit will air virtually from Berlin, Germany this Thursday an…
Man Injured In Stabbing Incident In Sandys
| Police responded to a report of a stabbing incident in Sandys and then “attended a nearby residence where they spoke with the 31-year old male victim, who had sustained a stab wound to his right arm.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday 17th April, 2022, police responded to a report of a […]
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