Bermuda News Updates

Appeal: Help Locate 23-Year-Old Dylan Spencer

January 21, 2025

The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old Dylan Spencer. A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Spencer, an American national, is described as being 5’ 11” in height, of muscular build, white complexioned, with blonde hair worn short. “He was last seen in the area of Duerden Lane, Southampton, around 5:00 p.m. […]

News / Royal Gazette

Police appeal for help in finding missing US national

January 21, 2025

Police are asking the public for help to find a 23-year-old US national.
Dylan Spencer was described as being 5ft 11in, of muscular build, White, with blonde hair worn short.
He was last seen in the a…

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 21 2025

January 21, 2025

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 21] include cancellation of registration and notification of planning applications registered. Bermuda Monetary Authority Biomet Insurance Limited Notice type: Government Notice Notice type: Cancellation of Registration Notice ID: GN0097/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication date: 21 January, 2025 Registration No: 33755 Order Bermuda Monetary Authority […]

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Weather Forecast For Wednesday January 22

January 21, 2025

Wednesday, January 22 is expected to be mostly cloudy and windy with showers, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 91%. Sunrise will be at 7:18am and sunset […]

Vantage appoints Chelsea Law

January 21, 2025

Bermudian-based Vantage Group Holdings Ltd has appointed Chelsea Law as northeast region distribution leader.
The company said Ms Law will serve as a member of Vantage’s insurance distribution team an…

News / Royal Gazette

Premier pledges to do more to ease the cost of living

January 21, 2025

More tax breaks and other concessions are in the pipeline if the Progressive Labour Party wins the General Election next month, the Premier said today.
At a press conference this afternoon, David Burt…

Government / Official Gazette

BERMUDA MONETARY AUTHORITY BIOMET INSURANCE LIMITED

January 21, 2025

Registration No: 33755ORDERBERMUDA MONETARY AUTHORITYINSURANCE ACT 1978CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATIONUNDER SECTION 41(1)(a)THE BERMUDA MONETARY AUTHORITY in exercise of the powers conferred upon it by virtue of Section 41(1)(a) of the Insurance Act, 1978, (“the Act”), hereby cancels, at the request of the Insurer listed below, the respective Class 3 Insurer registration granted to the Insurer listed below under the Act, effective 27th December 2024: -Biomet Insurance Ltd.BY ORDER OF THE BERMUDA MONETARY AUTHORITYTreasa WalkerAssistant Director

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Live Video: OBA Announce Candidates

January 21, 2025

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 21] where they are expected to announce candidates for the upcoming 2025 General Election. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Column: Crockwell On ‘Visionary Voters’ ‘News Navigators’ Podcast Launches PLP’s […]

News / Royal Gazette

Tributes paid to celebrated local tradesman

January 21, 2025

The Department of Culture this afternoon paid tribute to a veteran educator and tradesman who died on Sunday at the age of 91.
George Leon Burt was the island’s first Bermudian Buildings Superintenden…

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Rick Wright On Greenville’s New Season

January 21, 2025

Bermudian football coach Rick Wright believes his Greenville Triumph team can mount a title challenge in the United Soccer League [USL] League One this coming season. Wright’s side lost 2-1 away to Union Omaha in the play-off semi-finals last term, with one of Omaha’s goals scored by Bermudian Zeiko Lewis. Approaching his second season as […]

News / Royal Gazette

British horticulturist to give talk on sustainable gardening

January 21, 2025

A horticulturist from Britain will share his thoughts on sustainable gardening in a talk to be held on January 28.
Chris Collins, who was once head gardener at Westminster Abbey, will speak at the aqu…

Crypto tax platform appoints Michael Terpin as adviser

January 21, 2025

The founder and chief executive of a Bermudian-based blockchain incubator has been appointed to the advisory board of US-based CPAI, the artificial intelligence powered crypto tax reconciliation, prep…

Two become chartered directors and 13 more begin the journey

January 21, 2025

Two people have become chartered directors, and 13 more have begun the journey toward that designation, in courses presented by the Bermuda branch of the Institute of Directors.
IoD chairman Gavin Bis…

Dwight Pearman honoured by Bermuda Professional Golfers Association

January 21, 2025

Dwayne Pearman has joined distinguished company after being named as an honorary member of the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association.
The multiple Bermuda Open, Bermuda PGA Championship and Bermuda…

News / Royal Gazette

BPS progressing work to meet Pipa compliance

January 21, 2025

The Bermuda Police Service has formed a plan of action to make sure it is compliant with the Personal Information Protection Act 2016.
The legislation, which applies to every organisation that uses pe…

News / Royal Gazette

Public school drive helps Northlands Primary

January 21, 2025

Pupils of a school in Pembroke wore bright smiles today when a group of supporters to schools across the island donated new supplies.
The gifts to Northlands Primary School from Support Public Schools…

News / Royal Gazette

BermudAir broadens horizons as it expands aircraft fleet

January 21, 2025

Island-based company BermudAir is to double the size of its fleet with the acquisition of two more passenger jets in the coming months.
The delivery of a pair of Embraer 190AR-E1 aircraft will enable …

Lindo’s Tigers and Storm maintain winning runs in netball league

January 21, 2025

Lindo’s Tigers and Storm, the top two teams in the Bermuda Netball Association Winter League, prepared for their showdown next week by winning their respective matches at Bernard Park on Saturday.
Sto…

Government / Official Gazette

List of Planning Applications Advertised on January 21, 2025

January 21, 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.

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Philharmonic Orchestra Holds Youth Competition

January 21, 2025

The Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra held the 2025 Young Artist Composition and Concerto Competition on Sunday [Jan 19], with Ewan Espley-Ault, Carter Bernard, Prince Domingo, Gabrielle Henderson, and Edward Wyer being named winners. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra proudly hosted the 2025 Young Artist Composition and Concerto Competition on Sunday, January 19 at the […]

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Bermuda Police Service PIPA Readiness

January 21, 2025

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is working on several initiatives to “enhance existing processes and procedures to be compliant with the principles of PIPA.” A police spokesperson said, “The Personal Information and Protecting Act [PIPA] 2016 came into effect on 1st January, 2025. The Bermuda Police Service continues to progress several initiatives to enhance existing […]

Axa XL partners with British climate tech accelerator

January 21, 2025

Bermudian-based Axa XL is partnering with London GreenCity, Britain’s first accelerator for development-stage climate tech entrepreneurs, to offer expertise in insurance and risk management to the acc…

Greg Mitchell to lead CIRCA

January 21, 2025

Greg Mitchell has been appointed chairman of the board of directors at the Cayman International Reinsurance Companies Association.
Mr Mitchell, chief actuary at Aureum Re, succeeds David Self, who wil…

News / Royal Gazette

Desmond Crockwell confirmed as candidate for FDM

January 21, 2025

An antiviolence activist has been unveiled as a candidate for the Free Democratic Movement ahead of the General Election next month.
Desmond Crockwell, who is to run for Hamilton East (Constituency 5)…

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Video: FDM Candidate Desmond Crockwell

January 21, 2025

The Free Democratic Movement [FDM] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 21] where they are expected to announce a candidate for the upcoming 2025 General Election. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 1.20pm: The FDM announced that Desmond Crockwell will be running […]

News / Royal Gazette

BCCL opens applications for teacher mentor programme

January 21, 2025

A school for students who learn differently has announced that applications for its 2025-26 Teacher Mentorship Programme are now open.
The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning launched the two-year p…

News / Royal Gazette

Prostate cancer project gets second Caribbean partner

January 21, 2025

A Bermudian genome researching organisation helped to unveil a project designed to pinpoint the genetic factors that make Caribbean men prone to getting prostate cancer.
CariGenetics hosted the launch…

News / Royal Gazette

Ariel Re offices donate to 35 charities

January 21, 2025

Fundraising by staff at a reinsurance company resulted in donations to charity that totalled $240,000 last year.
The money was raised by people in Ariel Re‘s Bermuda and London offices through tag day…

Bernews / News

Live Video: FDM Candidate Announcement

January 21, 2025

The Free Democratic Movement [FDM] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 21] where they are expected to announce a candidate for the upcoming 2025 General Election. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. We are less than pleased to say we’re having a connectivity […]

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Annual Butterfield & Vallis 5K Set For Jan 26

January 21, 2025

The annual Butterfield & Vallis 5K, benefiting Dementia Bermuda, will be held on January 26th. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield & Vallis is gearing up for the annual Butterfield & Vallis 5K on Sunday January 26, 2025 at our Woodlands Road location. “Dementia Bermuda, formally known as Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia, is the chosen charity […]

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Parliamentary Registry: Advanced Polling Info

January 21, 2025

The official parliamentary registrar website has provided information about advanced polling for the 2025 General Election. Advanced polling information from the Parliamentary Registry website follows below: February 10 – 11 2025 Location: Mount Saint Agnes School Hall [Dundonald Street entrance] Time: 8am – 8pm Eligible: Travellers will need to provide a hard copy of their […]

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Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative On BPS Report

January 21, 2025

“The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Cultural Review Report 2024, although diplomatically worded, paints a bleak picture of a police service in crisis,” the Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative [BEJI] said. A spokesperson said, “The report raises serious concerns about the practices and culture within the BPS, which demand immediate attention if public confidence in the service is […]

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‘News Navigators’ Podcast Launches

January 21, 2025

A new podcast called ‘The News Navigators’ — with co-hosts Michael Fahy and Jeremy Deacon — has launched, with the first episode featuring a discussion on the 2025 General Election, spanning the timing of the election call, the campaign strategies so far, the role independent candidates may play and more. The podcast description states, “Michael Fahy […]

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BFA Updates Select Invitational Schedule

January 21, 2025

The Bermuda Football Association provided an update on the Bermuda Select Invitational schedule, with Bermuda facing Maine on February 22 and Rhode Island on February 27. A spokesperson said, “Due to an even conflict the initial match of the Rhode Island Tour has been moved to the 22nd. The new schedule is: Feb 22nd – […]

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Special Olympics Proud Of Bermuda Bowlers

January 21, 2025

Team Special Olympics ten-pin bowlers finished their campaign at the IBF Para World Championships in Hong Kong today [January 21]. The Bermuda team featured Jayvyn Iris, Teven Graham, Alshauntae Symonds, and Ciara Bell, led by head coach Chandra Lee Bascome. They were supported by assistant coach Juanita Easton, team medic Chris Cunningham, and national director […]

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BermudAir Expands With Two New Aircraft

January 21, 2025

“The next chapter in BermudAir’s growth takes flight with the addition of two Embraer 190AR-E1 aircraft to its fleet,” the company announced today. A spokesperson said, “These versatile and proven aircraft will join BermudAir’s current fleet of Embraer aircraft in Spring 2025, ultimately enhancing BermudAir’s operations, offering increased capacity, greater range, and new opportunities to […]

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8 Videos: Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge

January 21, 2025

The 2025 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge was held this Friday [Jan 17] and weekend with hundreds of runners from overseas and Bermuda in action, with the Butterfield Front Street Mile Races taking place on Friday [Jan 17], BF&M 5K & 10K Race & BF&M 10K And 5K Walk taking place on Saturday [Jan 18] and […]

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Michael Burgess To Fight Texan Opponent

January 21, 2025

Michael Tristan Burgess will face American Derek Wheeler in an amateur kickboxing bout on the Fight Night undercard at The Shed in Dockyard on February 15. Burgess represents the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA], while Wheeler trains at the Kaniwa Dojo in Amarillo, Texas, under coach Albert Treto, who has brought fighters to the island on […]

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White Claims Three Wins & Sets Meet Record

January 21, 2025

Taylor White produced a sensational performance with three individual victories during a recent swim meet as she represented Bentley University, White demonstrated her swimming prowess by winning both the 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke events. She completed the 100-yard backstroke in 1:00.24. In the 200-yard backstroke, White set a new meet record with a time of […]

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Sancho Smith Places 3rd 800m Race

January 21, 2025

Bermudian runner Sancho Smith helped Clayton State University’s men’s track and field team kick off their 2025 season with a strong showing at the KMS Invitational. Smith and his teammates delivered a series of impressive performances, securing multiple top-five finishes and a host of first-place victories. In the 800m run, Smith claimed a podium finish […]

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Sean Trott Delighted With BF&M 10K Time

January 21, 2025

Sean Trott said he was thrilled about his top ten finish in the BF&M Bermuda 10K at the weekend. Trott’s time of 33min 43 was his second best in the annual race and the fourth fastest 10k time of his career. “This past weekend represented a big step forward for me, as I was able […]

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Jasmine Spence Creates Goal For Newport

January 21, 2025

Bermudian footballer Jasmine Spence had an assist in Newport Pagnell Town Women’s 2-2 draw away to Dunton & Broughton United in the East Midlands Division One South on Sunday [January 19]. The attacking midfielder, who has scored four goals this season, told Bernews: “I didn’t score, but I got an assist. “It was an odd […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 20 2025

January 21, 2025

January 20 saw 2,366 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $57,222.00 BD. 813 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.4% at $36.00 per share, while another 1,553 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $18.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,477.79, down 1.12% […]

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FDM On PLP, Leadership, Policies & More

January 20, 2025

“It’s time to call for honest, accountable leadership that prioritizes the needs and voices of Bermudian voters,” the Free Democratic Movement [FDM] said. A FDM spokesperson said, “Zane DeSilva’s attachment to such a baseless and degrading article is as predictable as it is revealing. It’s no secret he’s David Burt’s loyal foot soldier—despite his aspirations […]

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Prostate Cancer Genetic Study In Saint Lucia

January 20, 2025

The Caribbean “took a bold step toward precision medicine with the official launch of the Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study in Saint Lucia.” A spokesperson said, “This landmark event, hosted by GenTech Analytica, CariGenetics Limited, and Laboratory Services and Consultations Limited, highlighted the urgent need for diverse genetic data and innovation in healthcare across the […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 20 2025

January 20, 2025

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 20] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, fisheries notice, public notification, contracts, acting appointments and elections. Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN0095/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Environment and Natural Resources […]

News / Royal Gazette

Three honoured for embodying spirit of King

January 20, 2025

A trailblazing educator, a union stalwart and a peace group were honoured for their service at City Hall today.
Activist Glenn Fubler said Martin Luther King Jr Day, a federal holiday in the United S…

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Teen In ICU Following Collision In St. George’s

January 20, 2025

A 15-year-old was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit following a collision on Saturday [Jan 18]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:20pm Saturday, 18th January 2025, a reported two vehicle collision occurred on Tommy Fox Road in St. George’s, near the junction with Pepper Hall Road, involving a pedal cycle and a motorcycle. “Police, Bermuda […]

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Police Witness Appeal: Collision In Warwick

January 20, 2025

Inquiries are ongoing regarding a collision between a car and a motorcycle that occurred on Middle Road in Warwick yesterday [Jan 19]. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries are ongoing regarding a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on Middle Road in Warwick, near Camp Hill, that occurred around 4:40pm Sunday, 19th January 2025. “It […]

Government / Official Gazette

BERMUDA SKYPORT CORPORATION LIMITED

January 20, 2025

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