Bermuda News Updates

APPLICATION BY BERMUDAIR LIMITED FOR AN AIR TRANSPORT LICENCE Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub-Type: Public Notification Notice ID GN0063/2025 Application published: 14th January 2025

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Police Service Honours Davis-King & Thomas

April 15, 2025

Commissioner Darrin Simons and the Senior Leadership Team honoured Sharon Davis-King and Denina Thomas for their dedicated service to the Bermuda Police Service. A police spokesperson said, “Last Friday, 11th April 2025, Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons and his Senior Leadership Team recognised the retirement of Sharon Davis-King and bid a fond farewell to Denina […]

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Statement From The Kappa Classic Committee

April 15, 2025

The Kappa Classic youth football organisers issued a statement where they noted that the event welcomed nearly 1800 youth footballers, and said that while there were some challenges they remain “committed to creating opportunities for positive experiences, strong community connections, and lasting memories through the Kappa Classic.” A spokesperson said, “The Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Bermuda […]

News / Royal Gazette

Ashanti announces music video filmed in Bermuda

April 15, 2025

Grammy-winning musician Ashanti announced that she filmed her upcoming music video in Bermuda during an appearance on a hit television show.
After she performed on American Idol, the singer and actor …

Visiting IGF president hails talent of Bermuda gymnasts

April 15, 2025

Morinari Watanabe, president of the International Gymnastics Federation, has predicted a bright future for Bermuda’s gymnasts after visiting the island.
Watanabe, who was in Bermuda for three days, vi…

BermudAir enhances digital bookings

April 15, 2025

BermudAir has improved its digital booking platform, with online opportunities for prospective visitors to arrange other parts of their Bermuda holiday.
The carrier said BermudAir Holidays was: “unvei…

News / Royal Gazette

Pink Route ferry service resumes this afternoon

April 15, 2025

The Pink Route ferry service has resumed this afternoon at 3.45pm after being suspended for almost 24 hours.
The service, which covers Paget, Warwick and Hamilton, was paused yesterday at about 6pm fo…

News / Royal Gazette

Skyport warns kite-flyers to fly low

April 15, 2025

Skyport reminded residents to fly kites around LF Wade International Airport safely.
A statement said kites near the terminal — particularly around Ferry Reach, Clearwater Beach and Kindley Field Road…

News / Royal Gazette

Easter waste collection schedule for City of Hamilton

April 15, 2025

There will be no waste collection in Hamilton on Good Friday or Easter Sunday, the Corporation of Hamilton advised today.
Refuse will instead be collected on Saturday, with normal waster collection re…

News / Royal Gazette

Antique cedar chest up for auction in Westmeath fundraiser

April 15, 2025

A second-hand clothes and goods retailer is to auction an antique cedar chest as part of a sponsorship collaboration aimed at enhancing the quality of life of seniors.
Orange Bay Company has launched…

Government / Official Gazette

PATI MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS

April 15, 2025

BERMUDA PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (CONTRACTS VALUED $50,000 OR MORE) MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE 2024 GN / 2024

Government / Official Gazette

PATI MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE 2024

April 15, 2025

BERMUDA PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (CONTRACTS VALUED $50,000 OR MORE) MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE 2024 GN / 2024

Government / Official Gazette

PATI MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE 2024

April 15, 2025

BERMUDA PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (CONTRACTS VALUED $50,000 OR MORE) MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE 2024 GN / 2024

Government / Official Gazette

PATI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYEE AND ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES

April 15, 2025

Government Notice No. ___ Award of Contract This Notice may be cited as the Public Access to Information (Contracts Valued $50,000 or More). In accordance with Financial Instructions 10.5.1 and 10.5.2, the following contract has been awarded: Ministry: Cabinet Office

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PATI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYEE AND ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES

April 15, 2025

Government Notice No. ___ Award of Contract This Notice may be cited as the Public Access to Information (Contracts Valued $50,000 or More). In accordance with Financial Instructions 10.5.1 and 10.5.2, the following contract has been awarded: Ministry: Cabinet Office

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Sailors To Compete In Slovenia Easter Regatta

April 15, 2025

A sailing team from the Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association will be competing in the Slovenia Easter Regatta in Portorož, Slovenia. The Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association [BODA] posted the image below and said said, “We’re thrilled to share that Team Bermuda is on their way to the Slovenia Easter Regatta as part of their preparation for […]

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Community Spirit Shines at Sport Daze Event

April 15, 2025

On April 4th, the Out of School Programme [OSP]: Spring Term through The Office of Youth Affairs [TOYA] hosted the Sport Daze event at Warren Simmons Field. A spokesperson said, “Coordinated by the Programme Senior Supervisors Ms. Triana James and Mrs. Valinica Jacobs-Willis in conjunction with community centre workers, the day featured healthy competitions, with […]

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BermudAir Holidays Upgrades Digital Booking

April 15, 2025

BermudAir Holidays has unveiled upgrades to its digital booking experience, offering “an enhanced platform that brings together flights, hotels, and experiences in one streamlined purchase journey.” A spokesperson said, “Following its soft launch in 2024, BermudAir Holidays is unveiling the next evolution of its digital booking experience – an enhanced platform that brings together flights, […]

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Kim Swan’s Newsletter Shares Updates, Tributes

April 15, 2025

Constituency #2 St. George’s West MP Kim Swan has released his most recent newsletter, which honours the late PLP founder Eugene Woods, celebrates community milestones such as Mrs. Thompson’s 108th birthday, announces the newly elected PLP St. George’s West C#2 Branch Executive, highlights local business Gardine’s Flowers N’ Things and reflects on recent community events […]

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Photos: Service Honours Pilot James Darrell

April 15, 2025

A ceremony was held at St Peter’s Church to honour Pilot James Darrell [1749-1815], Bermuda’s first King’s Pilot and the first Black Bermudian to own property, A spokesperson said, “Descendants of Pilot James Darrell gathered at St Peter’s Church on Saturday to honour the Bermudian who was born enslaved in 1749 and freed thanks to his navigational […]

Young sailors head to Slovenia for Optimist regatta

April 15, 2025

The Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association national squad have left the island to compete in Slovenia.
Thomas McBain, Harry and Emma Brown, Heath Myers, Jesse Savage, Miguel Liete, Rex Henagulph, Walker …

Government / Official Gazette

CLEAN AIR ACT BELVEDERE PARKING GARAGE

April 15, 2025

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. CLEAN AIR ACT NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSTRUCT A CONTROLLED PLANT

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Skyport Urges Safe Kite Flying Near Airport

April 15, 2025

As Bermuda prepares to celebrate Good Friday, Skyport is “reminding the public to fly kites safely and observe aviation safety restrictions around the airport.” A spokesperson said, “To protect passengers and ensure safe aircraft operations, kites flown near L.F. Wade International Airport must not exceed a height of 30 metres [approximately 100 feet] above ground. […]

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BPS Recognizes Sergeant Ming’s Retirement

April 15, 2025

The Bermuda Police Service recognized the retirement of Sergeant Raoul Ming, honoring his 38 years of dedicated service, community impact, and mentorship within the force. A police spokesperson said, “Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons and his Senior Leadership Team recognised the retirement of Sergeant Raoul Ming at a celebratory gathering Monday, 7th April 2025. “Father […]

News / Royal Gazette

Teenager banned from roads

April 15, 2025

A man who collided with a car in Paget has been disqualified from driving all vehicles for six months.
N’Jai Evans, 19, admitted riding his bike without care and attention when he appeared in Magistra…

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Girls Event Aims To Connect & Build Confidence

April 15, 2025

The Women’s Resource Centre, in collaboration with Bermudian Queens Rock Academy, will host the upcoming [Her] Story Girls Club Day Retreat at Connectech Coding at Sofia House on Church Street next month. The retreat, which will run from 9am to 5pm on May 24, is designed to empower girls aged 12-15 through workshops, art, self-discovery, […]

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Bascome Nominated for MASL Coach Of Year

April 15, 2025

Baltimore Blast head coach David Bascome was nominated as a finalist for the Major Arena Soccer League [MASL] Coach of the Year award. Under the leadership of the Bermudian coach, the Baltimore Blast concluded the regular season with a record of 16 wins, 7 losses, and 1 overtime win, finishing third in the league standings. […]

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Column: King On Minister, Public Safety, More

April 15, 2025

[Opinion column written by MP Robert King] Minister Weeks is right: every Bermudian wants to feel safe — in their homes, on our roads, at school, and in their communities. We all share that same goal, and I welcome his call for collaboration. Our island faces serious challenges, and the time for real partnership, leadership, […]

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Bowling: Under, Invaders, Astronauts & Odd Win

April 15, 2025

Week 27 of the continental bowling league season at Warwick Lanes concluded with several matches impacting league standings. League-leading Under Dawgs recorded a decisive 25-2 victory against eighth-place Sunset. Third-place Cubs had a scheduled bye for the week. Ninth-place The Invaders defeated seventh-place New Hope with a score of 20-7. Fourth-place Astronauts secured a 24.5-2.5 […]

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Acrisure Appoints Roman Romeo & Barry Gordon

April 15, 2025

Acrisure Re has appointed Roman Romeo as President, Head of Acrisure Re Bermuda and Barry Gordon as Barry Gordon as Senior Vice President, ILW. A spokesperson said, “Acrisure Re, the re/insurance division of global fintech leader Acrisure, today announces an addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Roman Romeo as President, Head of Acrisure […]

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Dennis Zuill Leads Dunlop To Title In UK

April 15, 2025

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dennis Zuill has guided Dunlop First to the Peter Bromwich Premier Division title in the Coventry Alliance in England – a triumph rooted in community, mentorship, and the values of his boyhood club, Dandy Town. The former Bermuda national team defender and Town assistant coach, who relocated to England several years […]

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Kiwon Waldron Competes In Two Races

April 15, 2025

Harness racing driver Kiwon Waldron was in action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, participating in both qualifying and regular races across pace and trot classes. In race two of the qualifiers in the pace class Waldron was in the bike of Friendly’s Scooter, they finished 4th with a time of 1:54&3. Race 8 was […]

News / Royal Gazette

Litigants claim debate on CoI report is ‘premature’

April 15, 2025

The Premier “jumped the gun” when he renewed a motion for MPs to discuss a report by the Commission of Inquiry into Historical Land Losses, it has been claimed.
David Burt told the House of Assembly l…

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Cancer treatments to resume at KEMH

April 15, 2025

Cancer patients will be able to get chemotherapy treatment on the island by the end of the month, according to hospital executives.
Last month, it was revealed that some patients were advised to trave…

News / Royal Gazette

Hospital maintenance fees run into millions of dollars

April 15, 2025

The Bermuda Hospitals Board is spending millions of dollars upgrading hospital facilities and replacing out-of-date medical equipment.
Figures released under public access to information show that the…

News / Royal Gazette

Record rain over the weekend

April 15, 2025

A downpour on Saturday resulted in the Bermuda Weather Service logging the second-highest level of rainfall recorded for a day in April since 1958.
The BWS recorded 2.77 inches of rainfall onshore on …

Kappa Classic committee defends reaction to violence

April 15, 2025

A number of violent incidents on and off the pitch marred the Kappa Classic last weekend.
A video captured the moment a young player was kicked karate-style in the chest, while Vasco’s under-15 team w…

Bermuda monitoring threat of drug tariffs

April 15, 2025

A local cancer organisation is closely tracking American plans to tax imported medications.
US president Donald Trump has said tariffs on imported pharmaceutical goods would be coming soon, to force …

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CedarBridge U18 Draw Match At Dallas Cup

April 15, 2025

The CedarBridge Academy Under-18 team drew 1-1 with SC Solar ECNL in their second game of the Dallas Cup in Texas yesterday [April 14]. CedarBridge, who are third in Bracket F with one point, face El Paso Premier League EP Legends tomorrow. The Dallas Cup is one of most prestigious youth football tournaments in North […]

News / Royal Gazette

Man banned after skipping a red light before crash

April 15, 2025

A motorist who struck a parked car in Hamilton has been disqualified from driving all vehicles for six months.
Graham Sutherland, 47, admitted driving without care and while disqualified and disobeyin…

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Sailing: Christian Ebbin & Tulane In 7th Place

April 15, 2025

Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University sailing teammates concluded their regular season campaign at the Thompson trophy team race in New London, Connecticut. The final day of the competition saw challenging sailing conditions, with a brisk northerly wind ranging from 6 to 25 knots and strong currents. After a tough battle on the water, Tulane […]

Tech companies to discuss privacy pitfalls

April 15, 2025

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is inviting organisations that champion emerging technologies and innovations using personal information to participate in its sandbox programme.
The Privacy In…

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Photos & Video: DET Playground Ribbon Cutting

April 14, 2025

The Dalton E. Tucker Primary School PTA [DET PTA] held their ribbon cutting ceremony celebration this evening [April 14] to mark the completion of the Playground Revamp Project. A spokesperson said, “The Playground Revamp Project was launched by the DET PTA in December 2022, with the mission of upgrading the school’s outdoor recreation area to […]

Government / Official Gazette

List of Planning Applications Advertised on April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

The applications shown below are available for review on the Department of Planning’s Customer Self Service Portal (https://planningenergov.gov.bm/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home), or between the hours of 8:45 am and 4:30 pm week days at the Department of Planning, 5th Floor, Dame Lois Browne Evans Building, 58 Court Street, Hamilton HM 12. Any person wishing to object must do so within 14 days of the date advertised.

Star triathletes honoured at awards ceremony

April 14, 2025

Some of triathlon’s famous names shared the limelight with some new talent at the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s prize-giving awards on Sunday.
Held at Cambridge Beaches, the ceremony recognised achi…

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$5 Note Voted ‘Bank Note of the Year Award’

April 14, 2025

Bermuda’s $5 note has earned the International Bank Note Society’s ‘Bank Note of the Year Award,’ with the organization noting that “almost from the onset of voting the Bermuda $5 note was the overwhelming favorite.” The organization said, “The International Bank Note Society [IBNS] announces that its voting membership has for the second time selected […]

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Ministry Takes Part In Vocational Career Fair

April 14, 2025

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment participated in CedarBridge Academy’s annual Vocational Career Fair last week, held under the theme “From Passion to Profession.” A Government spokesperson said, “This initiative aimed to support students in exploring career aspirations and assessing their life-planning skills through direct engagement with industry professionals. “In support of this vision, […]

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BHB: ‘Successful In Our Recruitment Process’

April 14, 2025

“We will be normalising our services for all new and current cancer patients through this month,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said, explaining that they have been “successful in our recruitment process.” Last month BHB confirmed that a “number of chemotherapy treatments have been delayed” as two chemotherapy nurses were “unable to work for unrelated and personal […]

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Leona Thompson Celebrates 108th Birthday

April 14, 2025

Acting Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Weeks recently visited the Dorothy Crane Nursing Home to help celebrate a remarkable occasion: the 108th birthday of Ms Leona Thompson. Minister Weeks said, “Seniors are the living roots of our community.” Minister Weeks with Ms. Thompson: Surrounded by loving family, fellow residents, and staff, Minister Weeks joined […]

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Summer Ferry Schedule Set to Launch April 21

April 14, 2025

The Department of Marine and Ports Services announced the commencement of their Summer Ferry Schedule, starting Monday, April 21st, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “This schedule will see the resumption of daily weekday services on the Orange Ferry Route between Dockyard and St. George, catering to an increasing demand during the summer season.” The full […]