Bermuda News Updates

The Hamilton Princess defeated ACT 7-6 in a shootout in the Bermuda ball hockey winter league at the PCC Hockey Rink . ACT opened the scoring in the first period with a goal from Ian Beaudoin. The Hamilton Princess responded with three unanswered goals from James Vansickle [2] and Richard Campbell. Beaudoin scored twice in […]

Rolfe Commissiong joined Don Burgess for an interview, where he discussed a wide range of topics including the economy, a living wage, politics, whether he will run into independent or not, the cost of living and more. Related Stories Video: OBA Leader Press Conference Video: Minister David Burch Press Conference Video: Minister Wilson & Minister Weeks Video: International […]

The Department of Workforce Development is reminding all electricians in Bermuda holding a valid or recently expired Electrical National Occupational Certification [NOC] that the deadline to complete the mandatory NOC Recertification is January 6, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “Maintaining certification ensures compliance with the Department of Planning’s regulations and helps you stay at the […]

A group of community stakeholders gathered at City Hall to mark Human Rights Day on Tuesday [Dec 10]. A spokesperson said, “The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights was adopted within three years of the ending of World War II, after two years of dialogue. The declaration was championed by an international committee, led by […]

Bermudian Sam Bennett, the founder of EcoDive, has been honoured for his outstanding contributions to growing the diving community in Bermuda. His efforts were recognised at the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association [DEMA] Show, recently held in Las Vegas, Nevada. EcoDive, a Scuba Diving International [SDI] training and certification centre, was established by Bennett nearly […]

The Bermuda Airport Authority announced a project to replace the antenna used by the aircraft surveillance radar facility at the LF Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “The Minister and the U.S. Acting Consul General, Vanja Vukota, met with Airport Authority and FAA teams at the airport radar site. The radar system is used by […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] staff and community surgeons were working last week with a trauma specialist from Johns Hopkins, Dr Kent Stevens, to improve the care and outcomes for trauma patients in Bermuda. This work is being undertaken as part of BHB’s clinical affiliation agreement with Johns Hopkins Medicine International. Dr Stevens was joined by […]

Bermuda’s Marie-Lyne Dore won the Female 40-44 Age Group at the Ironman Indian Wells La Quinta 70.3 triathlon. Dore finished the course with a time of 4:49:10, placing her 40th among female competitors and 204th overall. Her splits were 31:34 for the swim, 2:31:14 for the bike leg, and 1:38:10 for the run. Sharon Craig […]

Bermuda’s Elijah Daley took to the pool at the World Aquatics short course swimming championships in Budapest, competing in the men’s 200m butterfly. Daley, making his first appearance at the championships, finished 5th in heat 2 with a time of 2:00.08. This placed him 35th overall in a highly competitive field. Related Stories Bermuda Swim […]

Bermuda Is Love will host a Free Clothing Giveaway this Saturday, December 14, at Elliot Primary School from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A spokesperson said, “The event will provide free clothing for all ages, genders, sizes, and occasions, aiming to assist the community while promoting sustainable fashion practices. “The Free Clothing Giveaway serves three […]

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell are holding a press conference this morning [Dec 12] to discuss the “Pink Sand Scrambling” motocross event that will be held there Sunday, 15 December. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the […]

The MarketPlace has provided 10 pallets of food —  comprising over 750 cases of food staples — to support the Salvation Army’s North Street feeding programs. A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace, a cornerstone of Bermuda’s grocery retail community, is delivering urgent support to our neighbors at the Salvation Army’s North Street citadel location, which recently […]

Krista Dyer has been recognised for her achievements in the sport of Sanda after being named the International Wushu Federation Athlete of the Month for November. Dyer, the island’s most successful women’s Sanda [Chinese kickboxing] competitor, has enjoyed plenty of success on the world stage in recent years. She won a silver medal in the […]

The 2024 Bermuda Goodwill Tournament concluded, crowning champions in both the gross and net divisions after three days of intense competition across the island’s picturesque golf courses. Riverside Country Club B Claims Gross Division Title In the gross division, Riverside Country Club B, led by pro Jake Wyatt and featuring Bert Bradford, Robert Lebaron, and […]

‘Santa’s Coming to Town’ returns to King’s Square, St. George’s, on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM, with festive cheer and entertainment. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s is delighted to announce the return of Santa’s Coming to Town, a magical evening brimming with holiday cheer and community spirit. Mark your calendars […]

The Bermuda Boys’ Brigade and Church Girls’ Brigade held their annual Christmas Car Wash and Sale, raising $2,000 for The Family Centre. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, December 7, 2024 the Bermuda Boys’ Brigade and the Church Girls’ Brigade worked together at their annual Christmas Car Wash & Christmas & Nearly New Sale at St. […]

December 11 saw 235 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $7,145.00 BD. 235 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks, closing even at $31.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,571.67, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 53 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 11] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Planning Applications Advertised on December 11, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1107/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 11 December, 2024 The applications shown below are available for […]

The Anglican Church of Bermuda is celebrating the appointment of four people to key roles; Revd. Thomas Nisbett Jr,  Revd. Carl Williams,  Audley Quallo and Wendy Harvey. A spokesperson said, “As we celebrate the one year anniversary of the ordinations of three Bermudian priests, the Anglican Church of Bermuda is delighted to share four new appointments of Bermudians within […]

The Bermuda national cricket team has won their fourth straight match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub Regional Qualifier after defeating Brazil by 87 runs in Buenos Aires, Argentina, today [December 11]. Batting first, Bermuda scored 149 for the loss of four wickets, with Tre Manders scoring 52, Alex Dore 30 and […]

The QBE Foundation made a significant donation to the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] through their corporate community investment programme. A spokesperson said, “With a focus on building strong, resilient and inclusive communities in which QBE serves, the donation provides funds to make the most impactful contribution to essential areas of local education and conservation initiatives. […]

Thursday, December 12 is expected to become mostly sunny, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 7.11am and sunset will be at 5.14pm. […]

The United States Consulate General hosted a meeting with the Ministry of Transport and a visiting delegation from U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] on December 5th which “marked the launch of a collaborative effort to enhance the relationship between the Ministry of Transport and CBP in delivering secure, high-quality services at Bermuda’s airport.” Emily […]

[Opinion column written by the FDM’s Blaine Simmons] “Step into the fire of self-discovery. This fire will not burn you, it will only burn what you are not.” – Mooji These words stayed with me during my time in prison. At my lowest, facing a system that nearly stole my freedom, I embraced prayer, reflected […]

[Opinion column written by MP Wayne Caines] Today, I write as a former Minister of National Security, but more importantly, as a son of Bermuda, a witness to its pain, and a believer in its promise. I have walked the streets marked by the scars of gang violence. I have looked into the eyes of […]

Five Bermudians – Za’Khari Parsons, Derrick Grant, Cairbre Ingemann, Sheun Simmons, and Maurice Hansey – successfully completed a five-week Introduction to Basic Appliance Repair Course as well as overseas training. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development proudly announces that five outstanding Bermudians successfully completed its five-week Introduction to Basic Appliance Repair Course […]

The police are continuing to investigate the murder of Steve Parkes, which occurred in December 2023 in Devonshire, and are appealing for anybody with information to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue to investigate the murder of Steve Parkes, which occurred around 7:48pm Monday, 11th December 2023 in the Mary Victoria Road, […]