Bermuda News Updates

Walkers’ Bermuda Fintech team earned a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers Fintech 2025 guide. A spokesperson said, “Leading international law firm Walkers is pleased to announce that its Bermuda Fintech team has once again achieved a Band 1 ranking in the prestigious Chambers Fintech 2025 guide. This recognition reflects the team’s consistent leadership and […]

December 6 saw 7,437 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $270,913.00 BD. 7,437 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.0% at $36.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,487.13, down 1.59% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report […]

The Bermuda Police Service is “advising the public to exercise increased caution in the wake of reports of people’s WhatsApp accounts being compromised and used to perpetrate fraudulent financial schemes.” A police spokesperson said, “Hackers reportedly gain unauthorized access to an individual’s WhatsApp account by deceiving the user into disclosing their six-digit verification code. Having […]

[Opinion column written by Shomari Talbot-Woolridge] The recent op-ed, What About the Youth?, raises important questions about the challenges facing young Bermudians. However, it fails to acknowledge the steps the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has taken to address those issues while conveniently ignoring the failures of the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] when they held the […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 6] include notification of planning applications registered and acting appointments. List of Planning Applications Advertised on December 6th, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1096/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 06 December, 2024 The applications detailed below are […]

Saturday December 7 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7:08am and sunset will […]

“The cruise ship season is projecting 179 cruise ship calls in 2025,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 6]. The Minister said, “In 2025, Mr. Speaker, we are projecting 518,510 passengers @95% occupancy, accounting for weather cancellations, similar to 2024. Also, in 2025, there is a reduction in […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell will attend the Iconic Summit in Miami, Florida, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization [CTO] in partnership with Royal Caribbean International this weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the event, Minister Darrell will participate in a Special Meeting of the Council of Ministers and Commissioners […]

The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] is celebrating the recent graduation of six students from its internship program, including Matthew Crisson, Anaya West, Kyla Philpott, A’Miah Butterfield, Nicholas Weikl, and Tyler Furtado. A spokesperson said, “The Technology Leadership Forum proudly celebrates the recent graduation of its 2024 interns, who completed the rigorous 12-week paid internship program […]

Bermudian hockey player Blake Montgomery helped the London Knights extend their winning streak to 19 games after defeating Owen Sound Attack 3-0 at home in the Ontario Hockey League [OHL] on Wednesday [December 4]. The Knights now own the fifth-longest winning streak in OHL history. Montgomery joined Knights last month on an OHL Scholarship and […]

The Department of Culture has announced the Caroling Through the Parishes concert series featuring the Royal Bermuda Regiment and Salvation Army Bands on December 8, 14, and 21. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is pleased to announce the upcoming Caroling Through the Parishes: Holiday Concert with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band and […]

Terrace Onions defeated YGSFC 3-2 in the first round of the Corona League Cup at Goose Gosling Field on Wednesday [December 4]. Stuart Foster, Andy Forster and Chris Alexander scored the goals for Onions. Seion Darrell netted both goals for YGSGC. Related Stories Football Finals: Port Royal, BHS & Warwick Win Justin Sukdeo Commits To […]

On December 5, the Skyport’s Great Bermuda Carol-Off event continued at L.F. Wade International Airport, showcasing festive performances as primary and secondary schools competed in the choir competition. Schools are competing for the Best Primary and Best Secondary School Choir titles, with $5,000 awarded to each winner’s music program and $2,000 for the runners-up. A […]

The Coral Beach & Tennis Club will host the Bermuda Breeze Championships from December 9 to December 15, marking the “largest-ever USTA tournament field” in the island’s history. A spokesperson said, “The Coral Beach & Tennis Club is set to host the largest-ever USTA tournament field in Bermuda’s history, with over 150 elite players from […]

The Bermuda Squash Association Club Championships continued with the fourth day of action. Men’s Open Division 11 11 11 Dylan Pratt defeated 07 08 07 Benjamin Bramlett 11 11 11 Kristian Muldoon defeated 03 09 03 Neil Pohlman 08 11 11 11 Jordache Rawson defeated 11 07 05 07 Andrew Cox 11 11 11 11 […]

The Hurricanes opened the Bermuda field hockey season with a decisive 5-0 victory over the Dark & Stormies at the National Sports Center. Georgia Harris scored the first goal for the Hurricanes in the 19th minute. Makie De Sousa added another goal six minutes later to give the Hurricanes a 2-0 lead at halftime. De […]

[Opinion column written by Senator Arianna Hodgson] As the holiday season gets into full swing with Christmas parties and festivities kicking off this weekend, I want to take a moment to encourage everyone in our community to celebrate responsibly. The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and reflection, and we all have a […]

Bermudian swimmer Sam Williamson broke the Bermuda National Open Record in the Men’s 100m Individual Medley twice in one day at the Swim England National Winter Meet. Williamson first broke his own record in the heats with a time of 55.71. This was a significant improvement on his previous record of 57.01, which he set […]

Appleby has been recognized in the 2025 Chambers and Partners FinTech Guide for its exceptional legal expertise, securing recognition across six offshore jurisdictions—more than any other offshore law firm. A spokesperson said, “Appleby’s ‘global presence, coupled with deep local knowledge, enables them to offer comprehensive legal advice that meets international standards’, according to the 2025 […]

B-Mobile, Bermuda’s newest telecommunications provider, announced its launch as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator [MVNO]. A spokesperson said, “B-Mobile, Bermuda’s newest telecommunications provider, announces its launch as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator [MVNO] dedicated exclusively to serving the Bermudian community. Led by telecommunications veteran Lee Greene, CEO & Founder, B-Mobile represents a new chapter in […]

Carey Olsen’s FinTech practice earned top rankings in the Chambers FinTech 2025 guide, including Band 1 practice and individual honors across jurisdictions. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen’s FinTech practice has achieved two Band 1 practice area rankings and three Band 1 individual rankings in the Chambers FinTech 2025 guide, in addition to three new individual […]