Bermuda News Updates

30 Minute Video: Aug 22 ZBM Evening News

August 22, 2024

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 22 2024

August 22, 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 22] include notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 22, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0787/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 22 August, 2024 The applications […]

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Weather Forecast For Friday August 23

August 22, 2024

Friday August 23 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 6:48am and sunset will be at 7:53pm. High […]

Butterfield up 41 cents on NYSE

August 22, 2024

The RG/BSX Index remained at 2410.42 in the absence of trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange for a second day.
Meanwhile, Butterfield Bank ended up 41 cents (1.12 per cent) on the New York Stock Excha…

BW LPG reports Q2 profit of $85m

August 22, 2024

BW LPG Ltd, the liquefied petroleum gas shipper, has reported a second quarter net profit after tax of $85 million, yielding an annualised return on equity of 21 per cent with $53 million free cash fl…

Government / Legal Notices

Maritime Marriage: LANCE ROTH & LESLIE TODD

August 22, 2024

THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- LANCE ALAN ROTH ofBeaverton, OregonU.S.A. (Divorced)andLESLIE JEAN TODD ofBeaverton, OregonU.S.A. (Divorced)

Family confirms death of Hiscox non-executive chairman

August 22, 2024

The family of Hiscox Group non-executive chairman, Jonathan Bloomer has confirmed the deaths of Mr Bloomer and his wide Judy, after the sinking of a luxury yacht in Italian waters Monday.
The Bloomer …

News / Royal Gazette

Cyclists take to the streets this Sunday

August 22, 2024

Motorists have been urged to use caution on Sunday morning as the Bermuda Bicycle Association takes to the streets for a time trial.
The event is scheduled to take place between 7.30am and 9am with cy…

News / Royal Gazette

Hamilton Princess sponsoring Pride celebrations

August 22, 2024

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is a gold sponsor for Bermuda Pride celebrations to be launched next week.
A spokeswoman said the hotel would host the second annual Pride Icon Awards ceremony …

Total net asset value of funds rose in second quarter

August 22, 2024

The total net asset value of investment funds in Bermuda increased by more than 3 per cent to $286.46 billion in the second quarter of the year, the Bermuda Monetary Authority has reported.
The quarte…

News / Royal Gazette

Butterfield scholarships awarded to talented students

August 22, 2024

Butterfield has awarded its annual scholarship to five promising students including a combined $55,000 to Bermudians Chiaje Rudo and Ramaya Edwards.
The scholarships can be maintained for up to four …

Jonelle Horta joins Axis Capital

August 22, 2024

Axis Capital Group has appointed industry veteran Jonelle Horta as head of Cyber Resiliency Services on its Cyber Risk Advisory team.
Her previous career appointments include 12 years at Allied World …

Seven directors re-elected at Borr Drilling AGM

August 22, 2024

Seven directors have been re-elected at the annual general meeting of Borr Drilling Ltd, the Bermudian-based oilfield services company.
Re-elected were Tor Olav Trøim, Alexandra Kate Blankenship, Neil…

Car company’s Bermuda captive retains rating

August 22, 2024

The Bermuda captive of one of the world’s largest car manufacturers has had its excellent credit ratings affirmed by AM Best.
The Nissan Motor Corporation is the Japanese multinational automobile manu…

News / Royal Gazette

Aspiring doctor and valedictorian wins scholarship

August 22, 2024

A dual enrolment valedictorian has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship to pursue studies in medicine.
Fabiola Adams, a 2024 graduate of CedarBridge Academy who earned an associate’s degree in science fr…

News / Royal Gazette

Sandys North electoral contest initiated

August 22, 2024

A writ of election has been issued formally ordering the holding of a by-election for Sandys North.
Tenia Woolridge, the Parliamentary Registrar, announced the move setting October 4 as the polling da…

Government / Official Gazette

List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 22, 2024

August 22, 2024

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 weekdays 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.

Government / Official Gazette

CHIEF JUSTICE

August 22, 2024

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. ACTING APPOINTMENT Judicial Department

Government / Official Gazette

MAGISTRATES & CORONERS

August 22, 2024

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. _______ ACTING APPOINTMENTS Judicial Department The Governor, after consultation with the

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Live Video: Cire Bean Announces C36 Candidacy

August 22, 2024

Cire Bean is holding a press conference this morning [August 22] at Sir John Swan’s office to announce his candidacy for the upcoming Constituency 36 Sandys North by-election. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories By-Election For Sandys North Set For October 4 Bermuda […]

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OBA Announce Linda Smith As C31 Candidate

August 22, 2024

The OBA announced that Linda Smith will be their candidate for constituency 31, Southampton West Central. A spokesperson said, “Linda has enjoyed a varied and extensive career spanning journalism, corporate communications, utilities, insurance and business consultancy. She has always had a keen interest in politics and public service. “A graduate of the University of North Carolina, […]

News / Royal Gazette

Sir John hosts unveiling of independent hopeful for C36

August 22, 2024

A Royal Bermuda Regiment officer with a “passion for empowering others” has thrown his hat in the ring as a contender in the October 4 by-election in Sandys North.
Lieutenant Cire Bean was unveiled th…

News / Royal Gazette

OBA names Linda Smith as candidate for Constituency 31

August 22, 2024

A former journalist and communications expert, Linda Smith, was today named as the One Bermuda Alliance candidate for Southampton West Central.
The party said that Ms Smith has had a varied and extens…

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Fabiola Adams Earns Scholarship From NMAC

August 22, 2024

Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC] has awarded a $5,000 scholarship to Fabiola Adams, the valedictorian of CedarBridge Academy, in recognition of her exceptional academic achievements. A spokesperson said, “Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC] is proud to announce that Dr. Kyjuan H. Brown, the first CedarBridge Academy graduate to pursue a career in Medicine […]

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PwC Summit To Convene 300 Industry Leaders

August 22, 2024

The 17th annual PwC insurance and reinsurance forum is set to convene more than 300 industry leaders and professionals to discuss the pivotal trends and strategies shaping the industry landscape. A spokesperson said, “The PwC Insurance Summit, presented with the Financial Times, known for its comprehensive insights and thought-provoking discussions, will take place on 12 […]

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Ball Hockey: Smiths Storm & Devil’s Hole Win

August 22, 2024

A total of 23 goals were scored in a Bermuda inline ball hockey double header at the PCC Hockey Rink. North Rock Beacons 6 Smiths Storm 7 In the opener, the Smiths Storm edged the North Rock Beacons 7 – 6. During regulation time, Kris Abramowski scored a hat-trick for the Smiths Storm, while Shawn […]

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Kiwon Waldron Wins Race Eleven In Indiana

August 22, 2024

Kiwon Waldron was back in action competing in harness racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Competing in race five the pace class, Waldron and Shark Solicitor finished second clocking a time of 1:52.4. In race six the trot class, Waldron was in the bike of Fashion’s Way they finished 7th clocking 1:57.1. Waldron in […]

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Amari Ebbin Helps Bristol West Indian Win

August 22, 2024

Amari Ebbin and his Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club teammates defeated Bath Cricket Club by 5 runs. Bristol West Indian Phoenix won the toss and batted first they would score 253/7 in their allotted 50 overs, Ashur Morrison was the top scorer with 68, Ebbin added 10, while Campbell McKegg was the pick of […]

Dennis Brown takes swipe at coaches for panel apathy

August 22, 2024

Dennis Brown has expressed his dismay over the low turnout of coaches at a “Coaching for Success” panel run by West Ham United and Charlotte FC, held in conjunction with the Bermuda Triangle Cup last …

Anguilla stand in Bermuda’s path to CFU final

August 22, 2024

Bermuda and Anguilla will square off tomorrow with a spot in the final of the Caribbean Football Union Boys Under-14 Challenge Series on the line at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trini…

Aeziah Divine carries valuable lessons from Silverstone

August 22, 2024

Aeziah Divine is grateful for the opportunity to race at the iconic Silverstone where he got to rub shoulders with the world’s best MotoGP riders.
The 14-year-old Bermudian was one of the youth rider…

Damien Matthews leads way for Bermuda’s bowlers in Nevada

August 22, 2024

Damien Matthews was Bermuda’s top bowler in the singles at the Pan American Bowling Championships in Reno, Nevada, on Tuesday.
Out of 101 competitors, Matthews finished in 62nd position, with a sco…

Bermuda squash aces toil in Guyana

August 22, 2024

Bermuda players have found the going tough at the Caribbean Area Squash Association Senior Championships in Georgetown, Guyana.
Taylor Carrick, Anaya Smith, Sydney Wallace, Kion Knights, Brendon Fouri…

Hurricane sparks greater interest in solar power

August 22, 2024

Local solar panel companies have been flooded with calls from people interested in solar power after Hurricane Ernesto left thousands of people in the dark.
Kristian Smith, solar concierge at Greenli…

Bahamas CIT to unlock $140m revenue stream

August 22, 2024

New tax legislation is headed to the Bahamas parliament this year with regard to the new global corporate income tax, as the country remains engrossed in a public consultation on the issue that will c…

Altamira’s Bentrio nasal spray tests successfully

August 22, 2024

A drug-free nasal spray for personal protection against airborne allergens that was developed by a Bermudian-headquartered company has tested successfully for the absence of more than 230 prohibited s…

Flex LNG reports Q2 net income of $21.8m

August 22, 2024

Flex LNG Ltd, the liquefied natural gas shipping company based in Bermuda, has reported second-quarter net income of $21.8 million, a drop from the first-quarter net income of $33.2 million.
Vessel op…

News / Royal Gazette

Man who helped Instagram scammers faces jail

August 22, 2024

Prosecutors have called for a man convicted of allowing his bank account to be used by fraudsters to serve up to eight months in prison.
Marcal Burrows, 38, from Warwick, was found guilty earlier this…

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Kenni Thompson Receives Knee Injury Boost

August 22, 2024

Kenni Thompson, the Bermuda women’s national team footballer, has been told her knee injury is not as serious as first feared and could return to action in weeks not months. The winger returned to AFC Bournemouth Women from international duty last month nursing a knee injury, which threatened to rule her out for a lengthy […]

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Kamau Leverock Says Goodbye To Beloved Bat

August 22, 2024

Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock has bid farewell to his beloved bat in a social media post. Leverock has opted to retire the bat he used to score 153 runs in Somerset’s recent victory over St George’s in Cup Match at Somerset Cricket Club – his highest score in the annual classic – and the 103 […]

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Summer Interns Gain Key Experience At Wilton

August 21, 2024

Skyah Walker and Charlie Thorpe completed internships at Wilton Re Bermuda Limited, gaining practical experience in actuarial and accounting tasks through the BILTIR program. A spokesperson said, “Skyah Walker and Charlie Thorpe were selected from a field of nearly two dozen applicants as this year’s summer interns at Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda Limited. Wilton Re has […]

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“We Face An Unprecedented Challenge”

August 21, 2024

The Gina Spence Program extended its donation deadline to August 30, 2024, saying “regrettably, this year’s financial support has fallen to an all-time low” and “we face an unprecedented challenge.” A spokesperson said, “The Gina Spence Program, in partnership with Gibbons Company, is honored to announce the return of our annual Each One Reach One […]

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Minister Praises Cleanup Efforts After Ernesto

August 21, 2024

Following the passage of Hurricane Ernesto, the Department of Parks and the Department of Works & Engineering “have been working diligently to clear debris, restore public spaces, and ensure that the island’s parks and beaches are safe and accessible for residents and visitors.” Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch said, “The men and […]

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OUTBermuda Appoints Joshua Samuels

August 21, 2024

Joshua Samuels has been appointed the Executive Director of OUTBermuda. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Samuels as its new full-time Executive Director. Joshua, an openly gay Black Bermudian, brings over 20 years of global nonprofit experience, with a strong focus on advancing equity for marginalized groups, including the […]

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BTA Aims To Boost Canadian Market

August 21, 2024

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] continues to “strengthen its commitment to the Canadian market through targeted activations aimed at driving growth in this key source market. A spokesperson said, “Last week, the BTA partnered with industry partners, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club and BermudAir to promote Bermuda at the Canadian Meetings & Events Expo in […]

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Bermuda Under-14 Finish Top Of Their Group

August 21, 2024

The Bermuda Under-14 boys’ team completed their Caribbean Football Union Challenge Series group campaign with a perfect record with four successive victories. Coach Vashun Blanchette’s side finished top of group C Tier II after beating Grenada 4-0, Bonaire 5-0, Sint Maarten 10-1 and St Lucia 1-0. Jeon Wolfe, the Bermuda Under-14 forward, scored seven goals […]

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30 Minute Video: Aug 21 ZBM Evening News

August 21, 2024

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 21 2024

August 21, 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 21] include acting appointments. Magistrates & Coroners Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0785/2024 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 21 August, 2024 Government Notice No. _______ Acting Appointments Judicial Department The Governor, after consultation with the Chief Justice, has approved the […]

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Weather Forecast For Thursday August 22

August 21, 2024

Thursday August 22 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 6:48am and sunset will be at 7:54pm. […]

Taj Donville-Outerbridge awarded BF&M post graduate scholarship

August 21, 2024

Social activist Taj Donville-Outerbridge has been named the 2024 recipient of the BF&M Post Graduate John Wight Scholarship.
The scholarship will support his pursuit of a double masters at the Lon…