Bermuda News Updates

The Minister of Economy and Labour, Jason Hayward, will join industry leaders at next week’s Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) annual conference and exhibition in San Francisco. 

“As the Minister responsible for International Business, I look forward to attending RIMS with the large delegation of industry stakeholders from Bermuda, led by the Premier and Minister of Finance, David Burt. RIMS is a significant opportunity to showcase everything Bermuda offers,” said Minister Hayward.

Today the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets expressed his support for the Senior Women’s National Team, who are set to play in the Concacaf W Championship Qualifiers.
 
The Bermuda Women’s National Team will face off against the Dominican Republic tomorrow (April 8), at the Estadio Olympico Felix Sanchez, in Santa Domingo, Dom Rep.
 
And on April 12, the team will play their final qualifying match against Grenada here at the National Sports Centre.
 

The Health Insurance Department wishes to advise all HIP and FutureCare participants that April billing statements have not been generated and mailed out as yet as a result of an invoice software issue. In addition, participants who currently pay their monthly premiums via direct debit will note that the payment has not yet been completed. We are working on the issue(s) and anticipate a resolution within the next few days. The Health Insurance Department apologizes for any inconvenience.

Earlier today (April 7), the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets joined Dame Flora Duffy’s parents, Charles and Maria Duffy and local artists Kendra Earls and Shanna Hollis to formally unveil the “Unfolding Flora Duffy” mural.

The public will be aware that the mural which is located on the Church Street side of the General Post Office building in Hamilton, is part of a series of recognition and celebratory events highlighting the achievements of Bermuda’s first Olympic Gold Medalist, Flora Duffy.