Bermuda News Updates

September 4 saw 394 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $14,972.00 BD. 394 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.7% at $38.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,625.62, up 2.09% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report […]

A second man has now been arrested in connection with the firearm incident that occurred on August 24th, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continued Operation Athelstan, which is the BPS response to the police shooting that occurred on Saturday, […]

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt “had a brisk day of activities on behalf of Bermuda, which included engagement with the UK Foreign Secretary the Rt. Hon. David Lammy,” the government said. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will note that the Premier is currently overseas for a series of key meetings and events in […]

The Economic Development Department [EDD] awarded Certificates of Completion to 22 participants of the 2024 FinTech Training Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “Designed to equip Bermudians with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving FinTech industry, this initiative, now in its third year, has increased in popularity, doubling the number of […]

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] recently joined forces with the Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] charity to clean up Whalebone Bay in Ferry Reach, St. George’s. A Government spokesperson said, “The cleanup took place on Friday, 30 August 2024, and was led by Chief Fire Officer Dana Lovell alongside KBB’s Executive Director, Angel Smith. […]

The Department of Health is Celebrating Wellness from September 15 – 22, with two free events promoting wellness. “At the heart of every thriving community is a shared belief that good health is a fundamental right, and ensuring this right requires our collective effort,” said Minister of Health Kim Wilson. “Together, we can create a […]

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 […]

The search for 70-year-old Janet Niklaus continues, and the police are “again appealing to all residents and business establishments to please check your properties, particularly sheds and pump rooms, for any signs of Ms. Niklaus.” A police spokesperson said, “As the search for 70-year-old Janet Niklaus, also known as Janet Fubler, continues, the Bermuda Police […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 4] include appointment of marriage officer, notification of planning applications registered, cancellation of registration, boards appointments, acting appointments and trademark applications. Marriage Officer: Daniel Williams-Smith Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Appointment of Marriage Officer [Maritime] Notice ID: GN0823/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 04 […]

Thursday, September 5 is expected to be cloudy with a few showers in the area, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°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 6.57am […]

Jessica Lewis is set to compete in the 100m at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris today [Sept 4] — making her 4th Paralympic appearance for Bermuda – and you can watch live below, with Lewis set to compete at 3.08pm Bermuda time. Bernews is providing comprehensive coverage of Bermuda’s athletes, thanks to our sponsors Butterfield & Vallis, […]

The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] “stands firmly committed to the principles of equality, inclusion, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect of their identity,” BPSU President Armell Thomas said. Mr Thomas said, “We believe that every member of our community deserves to live and work in […]

Knowledge Quest announced the recipients of the 2024 Knowledge Quest Scholarships. A spokesperson said, “We are honored to support the educational journeys of these outstanding Bermudians and are confident they will continue to excel in their chosen fields of study. “The 2024 Knowledge Quest Scholarship recipients, along with their degrees and majors, are: Se-Lah Bean […]

Warwick Academy shared its their students results from the summer 2024 examination session, and congratulated their graduates on the hard work they have put in. Principal Dave Horan said, “It is with much celebration that we share with our school community and the Bermuda public our International Baccalaureate [IB], Business & Technology Education Council [BTEC] […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian athletes Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Jessica Lewis have shared a remarkable journey since first meeting as five-year-olds at WindReach. The pair, who are competing at the Paralympic Games in Paris, were introduced to sports at the centre in Warwick. A four-time Paralympian, Lewis said she remembers first meeting DeSilva-Andrade during horse […]