Bermuda News Updates

Parks Department Lifeguard Services Resume

August 22, 2025

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that, as of 10:30am today, the Department of Parks’ lifeguard service has resumed normal operations at Turtle Beach, Clearwater Beach, John Smith’s Bay, and Horseshoe Bay. A Government spokesperson said, “While lifeguards are now on duty, the public is reminded that sea conditions remain hazardous around the […]

News / Royal Gazette

Lifeguard service fully restored

August 22, 2025

Lifeguards are back on duty at four local beaches after Hurricane Erin, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised.
A spokesman said normal lifeguard service has resumed at John Smith’s Bay,…

News / Royal Gazette

Ceremony to reflect upon slave trade and legacy

August 22, 2025

A ceremony in Hamilton this Sunday will highlight the global legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade in Bermuda.
The African Diaspora Heritage Trail Foundation will commemorate International Day for …

Government / Official Gazette

BERMUDA MONETARY AUTHORITY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

August 22, 2025

BERMUDA MONETARY AUTHORITY Statement of Financial Position As at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 June December

News / Royal Gazette

City reaffirms commitment to keep Hamilton clean

August 22, 2025

A comprehensive campaign to tackle illegal dumping was among steps taken by the City of Hamilton to make sure that the island’s capital remains “a safe, clean and welcoming environment” for all, its 2…

Bernews / News

PwC Insurance Summit Set For Nov 12th

August 22, 2025

The 18th PwC Insurance Summit on November 12, will bring leading re/insurance executives and policymakers to Bermuda to discuss global industry challenges and opportunities. A spokesperson said, “The PwC Insurance Summit, presented with the Financial Times, is delighted to unveil confirmed speakers for its highly anticipated event on 12 November 2025. “Firmly established as the […]

Around the Island Race postponed again

August 22, 2025

The annual Rubis Around the Island Race has once again fallen prey to adverse weather.
The Bermuda Power Boat Association has confirmed that the race, which had been rescheduled for Sunday, has been p…

News / Royal Gazette

Solstice to launch The Studio after-school programme

August 22, 2025

A new after-school programme aims to build children’s social and problem-solving skills through play.
Solstice wellness centre said that The Studio will offer students aged 5 to 12 “a dynamic blend of…

News / Royal Gazette

BCCL prepares for launch of secondary programme

August 22, 2025

A school for students with learning differences will launch a new secondary programme next month.
The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning said that the programme, designed in partnership with the Chr…

News / Royal Gazette

Course navigates global human rights principles

August 22, 2025

A new online course exploring human rights has been introduced at the Bermuda College.
The programme is being run through the Human Rights Education Network — HuRen — recently launched on the island a…

PwC announces line-up for 18th Insurance Summit

August 22, 2025

PwC Bermuda, in partnership with the Financial Times, has announced the roster of industry leaders appearing at its 18th annual Insurance Summit, set for November 12 at the Hamilton Princess Hotel &am…

Interns complete summer programme at Allied World

August 22, 2025

Allied World Bermuda has wrapped up its 2025 summer internship programme, providing three Bermudian university students with hands-on experience in the island’s insurance and reinsurance industry.
The…

Bernews / News

Bermuda Squash Team Begins Pan Am Games

August 22, 2025

Bermudian squash players opened competition at the XXVI Pan American Squash Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with mixed results in the men’s and women’s singles divisions. In the women’s main draw, Sydney Wallace advanced after defeating Trinidad’s Rhea Khan 11-8, 7-11, 11-8, 11-6. Abigail Brewer lost to Brazil’s Laura Silva 11-7, 11-2, 11-1, while […]

Bernews / News

Photos/Video: Weather As Hurricane Erin Passes

August 22, 2025

Weather on the South Shore was impacted as Hurricane Erin passed hundreds of miles off Bermuda, bringing wind and waves to the island. The passing storm also led to power outages, with BELCO reporting that — as of earlier this morning — the majority of affected customers are in Hamilton Parish with 237 outages, followed […]

Bernews / News

Leslie Fitzpatrick To Attend Athene Kickstart Cup

August 22, 2025

Leslie “Tiger” Fitzpatrick is set to attend the Athene Youth Kickstart Cup at the National Sports Centre from September 26 to 28, leading youth football activities and delivering a keynote address. A spokesperson said, “Athene Life Re is proud to announce that Leslie “Tiger” Fitzpatrick, Head of Pro Player Pathway at New York Red Bulls […]

Bernews / News

Golfers Competing In North America Cup Opener

August 22, 2025

Bermudian junior golfers are i n third after the opening day of the North America Cup in Aurora, Canada. The six-player team of Lachlan Soutter, Cole Graham, Fletcher Logie, Isaac Davis, Camilo Legere and Darina Betschart finished the first day of international match play with 6.5 points. Mexico leads the tournament with 17.5 points, while Canada […]

Bernews / News

Premier Burt Attends Symposium In Wyoming

August 22, 2025

Premier David Burt traveled to Wyoming for the 2025 Blockchain Symposium and held meetings with US officials. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt returns from Jackson Hole, Wyoming following a trip where he led a delegation from Bermuda to the 2025 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium. “The symposium, hosted by SALT and Kraken with support from […]

News / Royal Gazette

Pets on ransom: Customs red tape causes heartache

August 22, 2025

An unexpected move by customs officials to withhold pets brought in by air over a paperwork delay was criticised as heavy-handed by the owner of a puppy, who said her family had been put through an un…

Bernews / News

Golf: Betschart Begins Junior Pan Am Games

August 22, 2025

Bermudian golfer Oliver Betschart opened his campaign in the men’s individual golf tournament at the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay with a 7-over-par 79. Competing at the Asunción Golf Club, Betschart made the turn at 3-over after recording one birdie, four pars and four bogies on the front nine. On the back nine he […]

News / Royal Gazette

Hundreds lose power as Erin leaves island relatively unscathed

August 22, 2025

Hundreds were without power last night as Hurricane Erin passed northwest of Bermuda.
Three other systems are forming in the Atlantic Ocean, with Bermuda sitting in the potential path of one, accordin…

News / Royal Gazette

Erosion prevention measures proposed for Southlands

August 22, 2025

The Government has proposed building a seawall along a portion of Southlands to protect the area from erosion.
A recent planning application, submitted by the Ministry of Public Works, called for the …

Umpires strike back over crescendo of criticism

August 22, 2025

Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association president Emmerson Carrington says that players should expect his members to make mistakes.
Carrington came out swinging in the wake of fallout from a controversial…

Now is not the time to make rash decisions

August 22, 2025

After gameweek one there will be some happy Fantasy League managers and some bosses tempted to rip up their team and start again.
But one round of data is too soon to make wholesale changes ― scientis…

Profitmaking Aegon mulls moving HQ to US

August 22, 2025

Aegon, the Bermudian-domiciled insurance giant, has reported a strong first-half profit while launching a review on whether to shift its headquarters from Europe to the United States.
The company said…

Asian reinsurers look to Bermuda as they expand

August 22, 2025

Asian reinsurers are stepping up their presence in global markets, and Bermuda is playing a part in their strategy.
According to a new report by AM Best, reinsurers across Asia are expanding beyond th…

RA appoints two new commissioners

August 22, 2025

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has appointed Jessica Mello and Dennis Pimentel to its board of commissioners.
The RA, which regulates electricity, electronic communications, submarine cables and …

KCC: a hurricane hitting a big US city could cost $100bn

August 22, 2025

A major hurricane hitting one of the big cities in the United States could easily cost more than $100 billion in insured losses, according to a new report from Karen Clark and Co.
KCC said America has…

Bernews / News

Everest Group Appoints Laura Hay

August 22, 2025

Everest Group announced the appointment of Laura Hay as an independent, non-executive member of its Board of Directors. “Laura brings an unprecedented level of experience dealing with the complex risk, regulatory, capital market and accounting issues inherent in a global insurance platform,” said John Graf, Everest Chairman. “She will be an integral part of the […]

Bernews / News

AM Best Assigns Ratings To Somerset Life Re

August 22, 2025

AM Best has assigned Somerset Life Reinsurance Ltd. [Bermuda] a Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent], both with a stable outlook. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Somerset Life Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating […]

Bernews / News

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 21 2025

August 22, 2025

August 21 saw 4,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $143,612.00 BD. 2,500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.2% at $44.00 per share, while another 2,000 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $16.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,922.67, down 1.88% on […]

News / Royal Gazette

White Kwid

August 22, 2025

Phone Number: 4415051406
Year: 2018
Model: Kwid
New/Used: Used
Condition: Excellent
Seller Type: Owner
Price: 13000
Mileage: 37147
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Black & Grey

White Kwid – Class C

Available Immediately

Price refused. Nothing wrong with the car

No assessment soon.

Excellent Condition

Class C

Year: 2018

Transferred Tested

Insured for $14100

Insured until May 2026

Low Milage

AC Heat & Cool

Touch Screen Media Display

Radio with Bluetooth

Recently Serviced

Services Regularly by Dealer

Cleaned Regularly by Dope Soap

Very light Legal Tinted Windows to keep the car cool or can be removed

5 New Tyres

New Umbrella Shade for Front Window

Window Rain Guards

Reverse Camera with Grid & Sensor

Serious inquiries.

No reasonable offer will not be refused.

Call or What’s App 5051406 for faster response

Bermuda stars struggle at Pan Am Squash championships

August 21, 2025

Bermuda’s top players faced some tough competition on the opening day of the Pan American Squash Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Thursday.
Taylor Carrick, the island’s top men’s singles pl…

Bernews / News

Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Aug 29

August 21, 2025

According to today’s official notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, August 29th, with the checkpoints set to take place in all nine parishes. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints On Good Friday Road Sobriety Checkpoints On Good Friday Road Sobriety […]

Oliver Hayward ruled out of Bermuda Carifta squad

August 21, 2025

Oliver Hayward, who won a medal at the 2024 Carifta Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships in Barbados, has been ruled out of this year’s edition with injury.
Hayward, who clinched bronze in the 16-19…

Bernews / News

Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 21 2025

August 21, 2025

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 21] include road sobriety checkpoint notice, acting appointments, public notification, and notice of intended marriage. Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 8] Notice 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice Notice ID: GN0814/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Police Service Publication date: 21 August, […]

Helen Souza named Bermuda Captive Network consultant

August 21, 2025

Helen Souza is now a consultant for the Bermuda Captive Network, supporting its membership drive and business development.
BCN said Ms Souza brought extensive experience in strategic communications, s…

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: CHRISTINA MAYOTT & KEVIN PHILLIPS

August 21, 2025

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-CHRISTINA JOSEPHINE MAYOTT ofScotia, New YorkU.S.A. (Divorced) andKEVIN M. PHILLIPS ofScotia, New YorkU.S.A. (Divorced)

Government / Official Gazette

Road Sobriety Checkpoint (No. 8) Notice 2025

August 21, 2025

The Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, in compliance with therequirement of section 35BD(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1947, gives the following Notice:

Bernews / News

Weather Forecast For Friday August 22

August 21, 2025

Friday, August 22 is expected to see sunny breaks with a few showers, improving through the day, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be […]

Bernews / News

Government Urges Public To Report Matters

August 21, 2025

The Government said they are “aware of reports circulating on social media of encounters with an individual who is a known sex offender.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government understands the concerns and distress that these posts have caused in the community, particularly for women who have described feelings of intimidation and harassment.” The Attorney […]

Bernews / News

Allied World Hosts Summer Internship Program

August 21, 2025

Bermudian students Jae Gibbons, Cody Rans and Ben Osset took part in Allied World Bermuda’s summer internship. A spokesperson said, “Allied World Bermuda held an eight-week summer internship program in June and July this year with three talented Bermudian students. The interns included Jae Gibbons [Bournemouth University], Cody Rans [University of Exeter], and Ben Osset […]

Bernews / News

Oliver Cherry Earns 2025 AXA XL Scholarship

August 21, 2025

AXA XL has awarded the 2025 AXA XL Scholarship to Bermudian university student Oliver Cherry. A spokesperson said, “AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA SA [AXA], today announced that the 2025 AXA XL Scholarship has been awarded to Bermudian university student Oliver [aka Olly] Cherry. “The AXA XL Scholarship is a […]

Bernews / News

Hashim Estwick Honoured With Diaspora Award

August 21, 2025

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] congratulated Constable Hashim Estwick on receiving the Pride of Barbados Diaspora Award. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is proud to recognise one of its own, Mr. Hashim Estwick, who was recently honoured in his home country of Barbados with the Pride of Barbados Diaspora Award. “Mr. […]

Tepid generator sales so far this hurricane season

August 21, 2025

Price hikes due to new import tariffs in the US will not hit hurricane supplies until next year, one retailer told The Royal Gazette.

Terry Ebbin, vice-president, retail operations at Masters Home Ce…

Bernews / News

Eversley Appointed To Public Service Commission

August 21, 2025

Dawn Eversley has been appointed to Public Service Commission, A statement from Government House said, “Congratulations to Ms Dawn Eversley on her appointment to the Public Service Commission. Ms Eversley has extensive human resources experience across both the public and private sectors, locally and internationally. “She is well-versed in the frameworks governing public officers and civil […]

Bermuda ready to perform in under-14 semi-final

August 21, 2025

Bermuda will attempt to keep their Caribbean Football Union Girls Under-14 Challenge Series title hopes alive when they square off with Dominican Republic in the semi-final in Trinidad & Tobago on…

Bermuda name powerful squad for all-stars cricket match

August 21, 2025

Somerset Cup Match stalwarts Dion Stovell and Malachi Jones will make their debut for the Bermuda All-Stars in the 42nd Annual Stars Cricket match against New Jersey next month.
The experienced all-ro…

Bermuda women learn Concacaf qualifier opponents

August 21, 2025

Bermuda’s opponents in the preliminary round of the Concacaf Women’s Championship Qualifiers were confirmed at the draw in Miami this week.
The Lady Gombey Warriors have been pitted in group C alongsi…

News / Royal Gazette

New member appointed to Public Service Commission

August 21, 2025

Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, has appointed a woman with extensive human resources experience to the Public Service Commission.
A statement from Government House said that Dawn Eversley was appointed …

News / Royal Gazette

Ministers urge public to call on police, not social media

August 21, 2025

Government ministers have urged the public to go to the police with complaints about criminal activity rather than social media.
The comments came after reports circulated online that were said to hav…