Throne Speech To Be Read On Friday, Nov 6th

In order to adhere to physical distancing requirements, the general public is urged not to attend the Convening of the Legislature and Throne Speech this Friday [Nov 6], the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday 6 November 2020, His Excellency the Governor will read the Speech from the Throne setting out the […]

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Photos: Bermuda Gold Cup & Open Match Racing

Skipper Taylor Canfield and Team Stars+Stripes – Mike Buckley, Victor Diaz de Leon, Mike Menninger, and Eric Shampain – won the 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship with a penalty-marred victory over Ian Williams’s Team GAC Pindar. Ian Williams and Taylor Canfield met for the championship. Canfield would lift the trophy […]

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Photos/Video: Minister On Community Gardens

The Parks Department recently completed a community garden at the top of Corkscrew Hill, they are prepping a community garden in Southlands Park, and several new sites are on the horizon as the Government works to achieve the “goal of a community garden in every parish.” This was from Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch […]

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Minister of Public Works Community Gardens Update 4 November

Good Morning, 

To “Promote and develop community gardens that can assist in meeting the needs of the less fortunate in our community.”

An excerpt from the 2017 Progressive Labour Party Election Platform regarding community gardens.

I am joined today by Ms. Jameka Smith (Acting Park Planner) and Mr. Stephen Furbert (Senior Superintendent) at what is the newest community Garden – Avocado Lodge Park Community Garden.

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 4 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 4] include cancellation of registration, acting appointments, large group exemption, permanent resident’s certificate, and marriage notice. Bermuda Monetary Authority GAR Bermuda Limited Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation of Registration Notice ID: GN1001/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication Date: 04 November […]

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Women’s Virtual Wellness Retreat On Nov 14

Replenish Retreats will be hosting a Women’s Virtual Wellness Retreat: Pause, Reflect, Energize on Saturday, November 14th from 10.00am to 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Replenish Retreats will host a Women’s Virtual Wellness Retreat: Pause, Reflect, Energize on November 14th, 2020 featuring Yoga With Shade, Healthy Cook along with FUELLED Bermuda, a panel on work life […]

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Covid-19: 409 Test Results, None Were Positive

There were 409 test results received yesterday and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 206, with 18 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 409 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [3 November 2020], and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda […]

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Female Vendors For Entrepreneurship Day

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is seeking female vendors to participate in the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference on Thursday, November 19th. A spokesperson said, “BEDC is seeking female vendors to participate in the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference on November 19th, 2020. Vendor booths at this virtual event will be $25. Please email couterbridge@bedc.bm to […]

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Public Schools Close at 2pm On November 10

All public schools will close at 2.00pm on Tuesday, November 10th for staff professional development. This is according to the poster below posted by the Government on social media, which states: “Please be advised that all public schools will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, for staff professionals development. “Ongoing and enhanced professional […]

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AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings To Orion Re

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B+ [Good] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” to Orion Reinsurance [Bermuda] Ltd. [Orion Re] [Hamilton, Bermuda]. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Orion Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as […]

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Three Independent Senators Appointed

Joan Dillas-Wright and Michelle Simmons have been reappointed as Independent Senators and Mr R John Wight has been newly appointed as an Independent Senator, the Government confirmed today. A Government spokesperson said, “His Excellency the Governor, John Rankin acting in his discretion in accordance with Section 27 of the Bermuda Constitution, has made the following […]

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Nahki Wells & Bristol City Win At Huddersfield

Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates recently played to a 2 – 1 victory over Huddersfield Town, the Bermudian striker’s former club. The club’s match report said, “City’s substitutes helped Dean Holden’s men turn the tide at the John Smith’s Stadium, with Jamie Paterson rifling home a later winner to overcome Huddersfield Town 2-1. […]

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Police Warning About Investment/Pyramid Scam

The police are again warning the public about scams, saying there have been “an increase in these schemes disguised as investment opportunities,” adding that the latest scheme encourages individuals to invest with promises of alleged returns of as much as $130,000. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to once again remind the public […]

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Nathan Armstrong Wins Lou Fraulo Invitational

Nathan Armstrong has claimed another victory, winning the Lou Fraulo Invitational at Garrett Mountain. Representing Pompton Lakes High School, he clocked a winning time of 15:50. Jacob Heredia from Clifford High School was second in a time of 16:23 and Ethan Lehr from Lakeland was third clocking 17:15. Related Stories Nathan Armstrong Wins Mountain Invitational Armstrong Wins […]

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Women In Leadership Virtual Fireside Chat

Crystal Caesar, Lesley White, Sinae’ Smith and Carlita Lodge will take part in a virtual fireside chat, which aims to “motivate, inspire and celebrate women in leadership,” on Sunday, November 8th. A spokesperson said, “For many people, this year that has proven to be the most challenging that they have faced in their lifetime. As […]

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Masters & IMG Under 19 Girls Teammates Win

Jaden Masters and her IMG Under 19 Girls Premier teammates defeated Palm Beach Gardens 2 – 1 in Florida. Masters and her teammates got single goals from Jackie Stokes and Maria Guerrero, with JJ Ndaw recording an assist. Related Stories BFA To Hold Women’s Football Symposium Alicia Zuill Women’s Football Tournament Bean Attends Football Leadership […]

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Premier Burt COVID-19 Press Conference Remarks 3 November

Good Afternoon Bermuda, and welcome members of the media.

I am joined today by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson who will be providing an update to the public on the Coronavirus and other matters from the Ministry of Health. Following that I will give an update on matters related to our economy and the Throne Speech which will take place on Friday.

Minister of Health:

Thank you Minister Wilson.

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Catherine Kempe Elected As OBA Chairperson

Catherine Kempe has been elected as the new OBA Chairperson, the One Bermuda Alliance confirmed this evening. A spokesperson said, “The week’s conference and subsequent election have now concluded and we can advise the new Party Leadership as follows: Leader: Nelson Cole Simons Chair: Catherine Kempe Deputy Chairs: Michael Cann, Victoria Cunningham “Vote on Motion […]

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