Bermuda News Updates

A teacher who admitted sexually exploiting a young student was branded a “selfish demon” by the family of the girl he interfered with at a sentencing hearing today.
Ronald Forde, 39, pleaded guilty to…

News / Royal Gazette

Minister in talks with US customs over pre-clearance

December 11, 2024

Talks aimed at making the Bermuda pre-clearance process “safer, smoother and more traveller friendly” have taken place between the Government and US Customs.
Hosted by the United States Consulate Gene…

BEDC promotes EEZ enterprises with shopping initiative

December 11, 2024

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has launched its “Eat, Shop, Play” draw, encouraging shopping in Bermuda’s Economic Empowerment Zones.
The BEDC said the initiative invites the public to e…

Dramatic final day at Bermuda Goodwill Pro-Am

December 11, 2024

There was not so much goodwill on the final day of the Bermuda Goodwill Pro-Am as the leading team failed to complete their final 18 holes at Tuckers Point Club.
St Andrew’s Links, who held a two-shot…

News / Royal Gazette

Police: Steve Parkes murder case remains active

December 11, 2024

Police today renewed calls for information from residents of Mary Victoria Road, Devonshire who may have been near the scene of a fatal shooting last December.
The call came as detectives continued to…

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Cannonier Watson, Tucker & Minors Honoured

December 11, 2024

The Bermuda Arts Council celebrated the achievements of 2024 Student Grant recipients Johnae Tucker, Honor Minors, and Vidya Cannonier Watson. A spokesperson said, “These talented young women are blazing trails in the performing arts, having secured places at prestigious institutions including the London School of Musical Theatre, the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and the Tring […]

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Rotary Interact Club Plants Bermuda Cedar

December 11, 2024

Hamilton Rotary Interact Club members planted a Bermuda Cedar at Warwick Academy as part of the Rotary Clubs’ centenary tree-planting project. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, 8th December 2024, a dozen young people joined with Rotarians at Warwick Academy to plant, on the school grounds, a beautiful and healthy young Bermuda Cedar [juniperus bermudiana]. These students […]

Logan Watson-Brown proud of PB at world championships

December 11, 2024

It’s been a world championships of achievement for Bermuda’s swimmers with Logan Watson-Brown celebrating a personal best in the 100 metres backstroke.
Watson-Brown stopped the clock in 1min 1.68sec t…

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BSSF To Host Weekend Of All-Star Events

December 11, 2024

The Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF] will host a weekend of All-Star events, featuring netball on Friday night at Warwick Academy and football on Saturday at PHC Field. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda School Sports Federation will host a weekend of All Star sports this weekend. “On Friday night Netball takes centre stage when the […]

Nippon Life takes over Bermudian reinsurer

December 11, 2024

Japan’s largest life insurer will make its Bermudian equity affiliate, Resolution Life Group Holdings Ltd, its wholly owned subsidiary – acquiring the remaining shares from the firm’s investment limit…

Government / Official Gazette

PROMOTION OF REGIMENT OFFICERS

December 11, 2024

Gazetting the PROMOTION OF REGIMENT OFFICERS In accordance with the ROYAL BERMUDA REGIMENT GOVERNOR’S ORDERS 1993 BR 6 / 1993 para 21 please see the below which shall be entered into the official gazette: Following the recommendation of the Defence (Promotions) Board and the approval by the Commander in Chief, Her Excellency Rena Lalgie, the Commanding Officer is pleased to announce the promotions of the following Royal Bermuda Regiment officers:

News / Royal Gazette

City Hall takes legal battle over municipal reform to London

December 11, 2024

A legal bid by the Corporation of Hamilton to stop the Government from turning it into an unelected quango is being heard by Bermuda’s highest court of appeal today.
The Judicial Committee of the Priv…

News / Royal Gazette

2024 City Christmas Window Decorating Contest

December 11, 2024

2024 City Christmas Window Decorating Contest (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

Bernews / News

Antonio Pierce Coaching, Season & More

December 11, 2024

[Written by Patrick Bean] With the NFL regular season winding down, there are a handful of coaches around the league who are coaching for their jobs in the final few weeks. Among those on the proverbial hot seat is Las Vegas Raiders’ first-year head coach Antonio Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, who was […]

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LeiLanni Nesbeth Named In Chicago Squad

December 11, 2024

LeiLanni Nesbeth has been named in the Chicago Red Star’s end-of-year roster. The Bermuda women’s national team midfielder is among 22 players retained by the National Women’s Soccer League [NWSL] side. Nesbeth signed a three-year deal with Chicago after being selected by them in the NWSL Draft in January. The 23-year-old made 17 appearances for […]

Bernews / News

Win Gift Vouchers In BEDC ‘Eat, Shop, Play’

December 11, 2024

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] announced the return of its “Eat, Shop, Play” Shop to Win Draw, running from Monday, December 9th through Monday, January 6th. A spokesperson said, “This initiative invites the public to explore and support businesses in Bermuda’s Economic Empowerment Zones [EEZs], including Somerset, North East Hamilton, South East Hamilton, and […]

Bernews / News

Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament Day Two

December 11, 2024

The Goodwill Bermuda Pro-Am is in full swing, with the second round delivering another day of spectacular golf across three of the island’s courses. Belmont Hills: Metropolis GC Takes Charge At Belmont Hills, the Metropolis Golf Club team, led by pro Craig Thomas and featuring Gary Kaye, Don Chaplin, and Robert Bernstein, fired a sizzling […]

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Morris & Howard University Team Place Second

December 11, 2024

Sanaa Morris and her Howard University’s women’s track and field team finished a close second to Harvard University at the HBCU & Ivy Challenge held at the Gordon Indoor Track. Harvard edged Howard by a single point, 117-116. Sanaa Morris competed in multiple events for Howard. She finished 16th in the Women’s 60 Meter Dash […]

Bernews / News

AM Best Affirms Brit Re’s Rating

December 11, 2024

Brit Ltd [Brit] announced that AM Best has affirmed its rating for Brit Re. A spokesperson said, “The affirmed rating comes following the announcement of Brit Re’s strategy to drive significant expansion across property, casualty and specialty reinsurance as a full service Bermudian reinsurance platform. “In affirming Brit Re’s rating, AM Best assessed its balance […]

Bernews / News

Bowling: Sunset, Spicenix, Nifty & Under Win

December 11, 2024

Week 13 of the continental bowling league delivered upsets and close matches at the Warwick Bowl, resulting in a shakeup in the standings. Sunset, currently in eighth place, defeated the ninth-place Invaders 18-9. Spicenix, in fourth place, beat seventh-place New Hope with an identical score of 18-9. The second-place Nifty Rollers dominated the fifth-place Astronauts […]

Bermuda overcome shaky start to beat Mexico

December 11, 2024

Hurlingham Club Ground, Buenos Aires (Mexico won toss):
Bermuda (2pts) beat Mexico (0) by six wickets

Bermuda overcame a jittery start to their run chase yesterday to secure a third victory a…

Car sales and service spike for first ten months of year

December 11, 2024

New registrations for motor cars and trucks coming on to the road have shot up 7 per cent this year, with 124 more units during the first ten months, than during the same period in 2023.
But auto gara…

Business good this year at Bermuda Bookstore

December 11, 2024

Christmas traffic is not as heavy as it usually is at the Bermuda Bookstore, but those customers who do come in are serious about their buying.
“They have done their research online,” co-owner Hannah…

News / Royal Gazette

Bank declines loan repayment amid ‘concerns over source’

December 11, 2024

An attempt by a company run by a government MP to pay off part of an outstanding $14.49 million loan was refused because a Bermudian bank had “concerns over the source of funds”, a court document show…

News / Royal Gazette

Financial assistance data reveals tough times for seniors

December 11, 2024

A charity that advocates for older people called for collective action to make sure that “no senior is left behind” after figures showed a slight increase in the number of pensioners on financial assi…

News / Royal Gazette

Earlier return of cahows sparks concerns over storms

December 11, 2024

Hurricanes could pose an increasing threat to Bermuda’s national bird as cahows have increasingly been returning to the island earlier in the year.
Jeremy Madeiros, a terrestrial conservation officer …

News / Royal Gazette

Businesses urged to be wary of Christmas thieves

December 11, 2024

The Bermuda Police Service have warned businesses to be on the lookout for criminal activity as the busy holiday season picks up.
In a notice sent recently to businesses, the BPS highlighted strategie…

News / Royal Gazette

Eye-catching windows in decorating contest

December 11, 2024

As public voting continues in the City of Hamilton’s Christmas Window Decorating Contest, businesses have pulled out all the stops on creativity to woo voters.
Twenty-four businesses, including seven …

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Butterfield Announce Share Repurchase Program

December 11, 2024

The Bank of Butterfield announced that its Board of Directors has “approved a $100 million ordinary share repurchase program pursuant to which the Bank is authorized to purchase up to 2.7 million of its ordinary shares through December 31, 2025.” Michael Collins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “I am pleased to announce a new […]

Bernews / News

Wallpaper Wednesday: Santa Claus Snorkeling

December 11, 2024

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a snorkeling Santa Claus exploring the island’s crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs. You can find more Christmas-themed designs at Bermudacovers.com. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a […]

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Video: Nicholas Christopher Sings At Miscast24

December 11, 2024

Nicholas Christopher performed at the at MCC Theater’s Miscast24 gala. The YouTube description said said, “Nicholas Christopher sings “One Night Only” from the musical DREAMGIRLS at MCC Theater’s MISCAST24. MCC Theater’s annual MISCAST gala is a one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway’s hottest stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast! Related […]

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Parsons Finishes 5th & 6th At Invitational

December 11, 2024

UMBC senior Za’Kayza Parsons placed fifth in the 60-meter dash and sixth in the long jump at the St. John’s University Youree Spence-Garcia invitational on Friday. Parsons clocked a time of 7.80 seconds in the 60-meter dash, finishing fourth in her heat. Her time was the fifth-fastest overall in the event. In the long jump, […]

Bernews / News

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 10 2024

December 11, 2024

December 10 saw 60,524 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 651,372.95 BD. 14,024 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 4.0% at $37.50 per share, while another 2,600 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing even up 2.9% at $18.58 per share. 43,100 shares were traded by […]

Bernews / News

Youth Photography Contest Winners Announced

December 10, 2024

On Thursday [Dec 5] a crowd of over 80 students, teachers, family members, sponsors, and judges gathered at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] for the Grundy Youth Photography Competition prize giving and exhibit opening. A spokesperson said, “In memory of Dr. Reg Grundy, AC, OBE, whose photographic legacy and passion for Bermuda live on […]

News / Royal Gazette

Talent of young photographers on show at museum

December 10, 2024

Young photographers have earned a spot on the walls of the National Museum of Bermuda in the latest edition of the Reg Grundy Youth Photography Competition.
Last week, more than 80 students, teachers …

News / Royal Gazette

BHB no longer accepting payments at Hamilton office

December 10, 2024

From January 1 the Bermuda Hospitals Board will no longer accept payments at its Hamilton location in Craig Appin House on Wesley Street.
A BHB spokeswoman encouraged patients to make payments online….

News / Royal Gazette

Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre closed on Sunday

December 10, 2024

The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre in St David’s will not open on Sunday, the Bermuda Hospitals Board said.
A BHB spokeswoman said the closure is as a result of a staff shortage.
She said the centre wi…

News / Royal Gazette

Department of Corrections to hold recruitment forum

December 10, 2024

The Department of Corrections is to host a public information session on Thursday as part of a recruitment drive.
The event at the Athene Lecture Theatre at Bermuda College will run from 6pm to 7.30pm…

Katherine Bean-Rosario named in NJCAA season’s best

December 10, 2024

Katherine Bean-Rosario, one of the key members of Bermuda’s Under-20 women’s football team, has been chosen for the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Women’s Soccer All-American …

News / Royal Gazette

Activists push for equality on Human Rights Day

December 10, 2024

A collective of peacekeeping organisations gathered at City Hall today to celebrate the United Nations’s ratification of universal rights.
Activists used the annual Human Rights Day to remind Bermudia…

Sam Williamson breaks national record at world championships

December 10, 2024

Swimmer Sam Williamson cast his nerves aside to break a Bermuda record at the World Short Course Championships on Tuesday.
Williamson lowered his own mark in the 200 metres individual medley to 2min 1…

Bank higher on NYSE

December 10, 2024

The RG/BSX Index closed at 2,517.67 on Tuesday, up 81.85 points (3.29 per cent), with four stocks seeing activity.
The total turnover was $651,372.95.
Bermuda Aviation Services saw 43,100 shares move …

Bernews / News

Single Lane Closure At Lower Ferry

December 10, 2024

The Ministry of Public Works advised that a single-lane closure will be in effect at Lower Ferry, Harbour Road in Paget, to accommodate retaining wall repair works. A Government spokesperson said, “This closure will commence on Wednesday, 11 December 2024, and remain in place until Friday, 20 December 2024. Working hours will be from 7:30 […]

Bernews / News

Bermuda Defeat Mexico By Six Wickets

December 10, 2024

The Bermuda national cricket team won their third straight match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub Regional Qualifier after defeating Mexico by six wickets in Buenos Aires, Argentina, today [December 10]. Mexico, who elected to bat, scored 96 for the loss of nine wickets from their allotted overs, with Jermal Proctor, Kevon […]

Bernews / News

Lamb Foggo Care Centre Closed On Sunday

December 10, 2024

The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre will be closed on Sunday [Dec 15] “due to a shortage of staff.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board advises the public that due to a shortage of staff, the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] will be closed on Sunday, December 15, 2024. “The UCC will be open […]

Bernews / News

Adrian Trott’s Amherst Win Championship

December 10, 2024

Adrian Trott’s Amherst College defeated fellow Bermudian Peter Silvester’s Connecticut College in the NESCAC National Championship game at the Peter Johann Memorial Field in Nevada, Las Vegas. The match went to a penalty shootout after remaining goalless after 110 minutes of action, which Amhurst ultimately won 4-3. Goalkeeper Silvester made six saves during the game […]

Bermuda overcome nervy batting start to beat Mexico

December 10, 2024

Hurlingham Club Ground, Buenos Aires (Mexico won toss):
Bermuda beat Mexico by six wickets

Bermuda survived a jittery start to their run chase to pick up a third win at the ICC T20 World Cup …

Mandy Richardson hoping to make positive tennis impact

December 10, 2024

Aside from Earl Leader there were plenty of Bermudians in action on day two of the Bermuda Breeze Tennis Championships.
Returning home from New York to play in the event was Mandy Richardson, who lost…

Online game uses AI-powered characters

December 10, 2024

The Bermuda holding company, The RoyaLand Company Ltd, will use artificial intelligence-powered non-player characters, as a significant advancement of their development of a new, web-based game.
The c…

News / Royal Gazette

Drivers treated in hospital after crash in Hamilton

December 10, 2024

Two female car drivers who collided at the junction of Court Street and Reid Street yesterday were treated and later discharged from hospital, police said today.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman sai…