Bermuda News Updates

PLP Hosting Voter Registration Drive On Wed

January 14, 2025

The PLP will be holding a voter registration drive on Wednesday at Elliot Primary School. A PLP spokesperson said, “Join us on Wednesday, January 15th, from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Elliot Primary School to register to vote or confirm your registration details before the January 16th deadline. “This is also a great chance to meet and […]

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Grants Presented To Clubs And Organisations

January 14, 2025

Premier David Burt and the Cabinet presented $80,200 in grants to five community organisations to “support essential youth development programmes, facility upgrades, and community services.” A Government spokesperson said, “Last Tuesday [Jan. 7], the Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, joined by members of the Cabinet, presented five local community organisations with $80,200 in […]

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Bermuda Bids Farewell To Governor Rena Lalgie

January 14, 2025

Premier David Burt, Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson and other dignitaries gathered at the airport to bid farewell to Governor Rena Lalgie, Bermuda’s first female and Black Governor, as she departed the Island today. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today, a small group of dignitaries, including Premier David Burt, gave a heartfelt farewell to Her Excellency, the Governor, […]

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Column: PLP’s Simmons On Assisting Women

January 14, 2025

[Opinion column written by the PLP Senator Lindsay Simmons] The world is facing trying times, but here in Bermuda, we are doing our part to help many to ease the burden. Yesterday, Minister Tinee Furbert, Minister Crystal Caesar and Myself spoke about how we are helping our fellow Bermudian women during these times. Here is […]

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Temporary Detour Advisory For Route 8 Buses

January 14, 2025

The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised of an “immediate detour on Route 8 due to road paving and closures on Middle Road, Warwick, near Burnt House Hill.” A Government spokesperson said, “”All westbound Route 8 buses will now detour left at the Paget stoplights to South Road and rejoin their regular route at Barnes […]

Owen Curley scores four in another fine display

January 14, 2025

Owen Curley netted four times for Griffins to overcome champions Ravens 4-2 in a Bermuda Hockey Federation league match at the National Sports Centre on Sunday.
Curley’s goals for the developmental ju…

Island’s strong economic performance an FPC meeting topic

January 14, 2025

Bermuda’s strong economic performance was discussed in the latest meeting of the Financial Policy Council, with the international business sector noted as a key driver.
The organisation’s 27th meeting…

Island’s archers out to impress in Pennsylvania

January 14, 2025

Bermuda’s archers will compete in their first international tournament of the year in Pennsylvania next week.
The National Archery Association of Bermuda will field a nine-member team in the Lancaster…

Kenneth Johnson appointed to dual role at AM Best

January 14, 2025

AM Best has appointed Kenneth J. Johnson as senior managing director and chief ratings officer, responsible for the agency’s global ratings coverage.
Mr Johnson will be based at AM Best’s global headq…

HashKey footprint to expand

January 14, 2025

HashKey Group, the Asian-headquartered end-to-end digital asset financial services group with an operation in Bermuda, has received in-principle approval for a virtual asset service provider licence i…

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Police Confirm Death Of 36-Year-Old Man

January 14, 2025

[Updated] The police have confirmed that they responded to an “incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Southampton” this afternoon [Jan 14]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:15pm Tuesday, 14th January 2025, police officers responded to a reported incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Southampton. “The scene has been cordoned off, while inquiries are underway. An […]

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Water Truckers Pay Tribute To Tirena Rollins

January 14, 2025

[Written by Don Burgess] Tirena Rollins was paid a poignant tribute by water truckers. Ms. Rollins, who recently passed away, had a parade of at least 20 water trucks pay tribute to her on the day of her funeral on January 11. Ms. Rollins was the first woman to own and operate a water delivery […]

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‘She has served Bermuda with distinction’

January 14, 2025

A farewell ceremony was held today outside LF Wade International Airport’s departure area for Rena Lalgie, the Governor.
Ms Lalgie made history in December 2020 as the first Black person and the first…

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Clubs and community groups receive grants from Government

January 14, 2025

Five community organisations benefited from grants that totalled $80,200 to support youth development programmes, facility upgrades and services.
David Burt was joined by Cabinet ministers to present …

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BEF RES Series Continues At Vesey Street

January 14, 2025

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s RES Series continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with riders once again demonstrating their talent and skill across a range of disciplines. Ava Frias, riding Let’s Play, emerged victorious in the riding horse 15.2HH class. Bendoctro, partnered with Michael Rodrigues, secured second place, while Erin Wheatley and Koko […]

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Commissiong confirms candidacy with call for change

January 14, 2025

Former government minister Rolfe Commissiong has confirmed that he will be running as an independent candidate in Pembroke Central in next month’s General Election.
At a press conference this afternoo…

Enstar syndicate in LPT deal

January 14, 2025

Enstar Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based insurer, has announced that its Lloyd’s Syndicate 2008, managed by Enstar Managing Agency Ltd, has agreed a ground-up loss portfolio transfer with Atrium Syndicat…

Starr appoints Peter Hirs as CFO

January 14, 2025

Starr, the insurance and investment organisation with operations in Bermuda, has appointed Peter Hirs as the company’s chief financial officer.
He succeeds Howard I. Smith, who is retiring after more …

Ten young Bermudians become Belco apprentices

January 14, 2025

Ten young people were inducted into Belco’s apprenticeship training programme today, after completing a rigorous assessment looking at everything from technical ability to speaking skills.
The new app…

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Jayden Parker Named 2025 Rhodes Scholar

January 14, 2025

Jayden Parker, a BAMZ volunteer, is the 2025 Rhodes Scholar and will study Biodiversity, Conservation and Nature Recovery at the University of Oxford. A BZS spokesperson said, “Since an early age, Jayden Parker’s dream has been to work with animals. Like many young Bermudians, he enjoyed spending time at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo […]

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Sylvia Robinson Earns PSEA Award

January 14, 2025

Sylvia Robinson of the Ministry of Health earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for December 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to advise that Sylvia Robinson, from the Ministry of Health, is the recipient of the December Public Service Excellence Award. “This recognition highlights Ms. Robinson’s extraordinary contributions to […]

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PATI STATEMENT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

January 14, 2025

BERMUDA PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (INFORMATION STATEMENT)(HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION) NOTICE 2024 GN / 2024

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APPLICATION FOR AN AIR TRANSPORT LICENCE SERVED BY BERMUDAIR LIMITED

January 14, 2025

Notice for publication in the Gazette. Pursuant to regulation 5(4) of the Civil Aviation (Air Transport Licensing) Regulations 2007 (the “regulations”) the Air Transport Licensing Panel (the “Panel”) hereby publishes the following particulars of an application for an air transport licence (ATL) served by BermudAir Limited. Date application served: 31 December 2024.

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BOARD APPOINTMENTS WATER SAFETY COUNCIL

January 14, 2025

The Minister of Transport is pleased to make the following appointments. WATER SAFETY COUNCILMinistry of TransportChairman – Ms. Maxanne CainesDeputy Chairman – Senator Arianna HodgsonMr. Alexander DowlingMr. Mark PowellMr. Adam BarbozaMr. Matthew CarrMs. Roxanne ChristopherEx-Officio – Representative of Dept of ParksEx-Officio – Representative of the Coast GuardEx-Officio – Representative of WEDCOEx-Officio – Road Safety Officer

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Police Respond to Incident At Lighthouse

January 14, 2025

The police have confirmed that they responded to an “incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Southampton” this afternoon [Jan 14]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:15pm Tuesday, 14th January 2025, police officers responded to a reported incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Southampton. “The scene has been cordoned off, while inquiries are underway. An update […]

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Police attend ‘reported incident’ at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

January 14, 2025

Police attended an incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse today.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said that officers responded to the “reported incident” at about 12.15pm.
He added: “The scene ha…

Squad announced for Concacaf Women’s under-17 Qualifiers

January 14, 2025

Bermuda have announced the 21 teenagers to represent the island in the 2025 Concacaf Women’s under-17 Qualifiers later this month.
The squad, coached by Gary Adams, will head to Mayaguez, in Puerto Ri…

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BFA Announces U17 Women’s Football Team

January 14, 2025

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has announced the selection of the Under-17 [U-17] Women’s National Team that will compete in the 2025 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers. A spokesperson said, “The talented young squad will strive to represent Bermuda with pride as they embark on their journey towards qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. […]

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Police And Rest Win Duckett Memorial Games

January 14, 2025

The Police played The Rest in the 50th annual Duckett Memorial men’s and women’s rugby union matches at Police Field at the weekend. The Police women defeated The Rest women 14-7, while The Rest men beat Police men 49-22. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Teachers Rugby Club Bermuda (@teachersrugby_bermuda) Related Stories […]

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Somersfield to hold exhibition of students’ study journeys

January 14, 2025

An exhibition demonstrating a range of diverse skills from bow making to boat building will be held at Somersfield Academy next month.
The show is the culmination of months of study by M5 students, wh…

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DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

January 14, 2025

NOTICE NO. ___ ACTING APPOINTMENT DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT OF CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES MINISTRY OF YOUTH, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & SENIORS

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BOARD GOVERNMENT BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 2025 REVISING TRIBUNAL

January 14, 2025

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. _______ GOVERNMENT BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 2025 The following Board is appointed from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 under the applicable Legislation, unless otherwise indicated:

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BERMUDA MONETARY AUTHORITY LION ROCK RE LTD

January 14, 2025

ORDER INSURANCE ACT 1978 CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 41(1)(a) The BERMUDA MONETARY AUTHORITY in exercise of the powers

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Sienna Mosquera Finishes Third In Orlando

January 14, 2025

Bermudian junior golfer Sienna Mosquera finished third in the Lake Bueno Vista Junior Open at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, at the weekend. Mosquera, who was competing in her first tournament of the year, rounded out the top three with scores of 83 and 78 for a weekend score of 161 strokes. Elena Zreik […]

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2025 BELCO Apprentice Induction Ceremony

January 14, 2025

2025 BELCO Apprentice Induction Ceremony (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Column: Codrington On Politics, Leaders & More

January 14, 2025

[Opinion column written by the FDM’s Shalleya Codrington] For years, broken promises and self-serving politics have eroded trust in leadership. While it’s easy to blame government leaders, the question we must ask ourselves is: why have we allowed this to continue? What will it take for us to say, “Enough is enough”? Our culture, traditions, […]

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Brianna Ray Helps South Perth Earn Victory

January 14, 2025

Bermudian cricketer Brianna Ray helped South Perth Women earn their first victory of the season with a three-wicket win over Melville at Richardson Park. Melville won the toss and elected to bat, posting 189 runs off 44.2 overs. Ray took two wickets for 28 runs from her 5.2 overs and also took two catches. In […]

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Pain Into Purpose ‘Sea Of Blue Day’ On Jan 17

January 14, 2025

PainIntoPurpose invites everyone to “express your support for the families of road accident victims and to promote road safety and wellness awareness by wearing Blue” on January 17th. A spokesperson said, “On Friday, January 17th, 2025, PainIntoPurpose Bermuda, in collaboration with the Kijani Burgess Dream Award Charity #1023, is inviting you to express your support […]

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Insley Competes For Canisius Against Le Moyne

January 14, 2025

Bermudian swimmer Rhys Insley represented Canisius University in their 139-102 loss to Le Moyne at the Burt Flickinger Center in downtown Buffalo. Insley competed in two individual events, putting in solid performances despite the overall team defeat. In the men’s 50 yard freestyle, Insley touched the wall in 7th place with a time of 22.85 […]

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Winger Luke Robinson Picks Up Knee Injury

January 14, 2025

Luke Robinson suffered a knee injury in Whitehawk’s 2-2 draw away to Carshalton Athletic in the Isthmian League Premier Division yesterday [January 13]. The winger, who played for Bermuda in their recent Concacaf Nations League matches in League B group D, was substituted at half-time. “Tainted by a knee injury to Luke Robinson, we wish […]

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Milan Butterfield Re-Joins Stourbridge

January 14, 2025

Kacy Milan Butterfield has re-joined Stourbridge on loan until the end of the season from Basford United. The Bermuda midfielder, who joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Basford in the summer, spent the second half of last term at Stourbridge. Butterfield’s new team play in the Southern League Premier Central Division. Stourbridge are away […]

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DeSilva Wins BPGA Stroke Play First Round

January 14, 2025

Chaka DeSilva emerged as the winner after the first round of the Bermuda Professional Golf Association [BPGA] Stroke Play Championship at Tucker’s Point Golf Course. DeSilva navigated the layout with skill and composure, carding a 2-over par 72 to claim the top spot on the leaderboard. Nicholas Jones finished just one stroke behind in second […]

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Live Video: BELCO Apprenticeship Programme

January 14, 2025

The Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] is holding its Apprenticeship Programme Induction Ceremony this morning [Jan 14], and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories Photos & Video: New BELCO Equipment Moved Video: BELCO Rope Rescue Demonstration Cricket: The BELCO Cup Awards Presentation Community Invited To Take Part In BIU Mural […]

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Mile, 5K, 10K & Marathon Race Route Maps

January 14, 2025

The 2025 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge event will take place from Friday [Jan 17] to Sunday [Jan 19], and the schedule and the route maps — which were extracted from the full event programme – are below. Butterfield Mile Route The official programme [PDF] states, “The In order to eliminate the figure 8 cross-over for the […]

Lack of officials at ‘critical stage’, says leading referee

January 14, 2025

The shortage of senior football referees has reached a “critical” stage, according to Bermuda Referees Association president Anthony Francis.
The Bermuda Football Association has implemented emergency…

Devonshire Cougars set to take on Paget

January 14, 2025

There is a Premier Division match tonight for those football fans willing to brave the elements.
Devonshire Cougars take on Paget at Devonshire Rec at 8pm, with the game set to take place in challengi…

Savinho considered as City return to form

January 14, 2025

Since the last round of Premier League matches, West Ham United and Everton parted company with head coaches Julen Lopetegui and Sean Dyche respectively.
Fantasy managers have some interesting choices…

BSX continues to dominate ILS market

January 14, 2025

The Bermuda Stock Exchange has been cited for its 2023 record $60 billion market in insurance-linked securities, before slipping off the pace last year.
But ILS Market authority Artemis also acknowled…

Digital public infrastructure has widespread benefits, OECD says

January 14, 2025

Economic benefits are far from the only advantages gained by governments that implement a digital public infrastructure, a major international body has reported.
The Organisation for Economic Co-opera…

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Watch: Bermudian recalls ‘when the city started burning down’

January 14, 2025

A Bermudian and his family who escaped their home in California just as it was consumed by the state’s devastating round of wind-fuelled wildfires must now reckon with the loss of a community, along w…