Bermuda News Updates

Carl Neblett On PLP Candidate Announcement

August 29, 2024

[Updated] Carl Neblett — the OBA candidate for the Constituency 36 Sandys North by-election – noted that the by-election is “just over a month away and the island waiting in anticipation of who will run on behalf of the Progressive Labour Party and “it announces that Owen Darrell will be the candidate for Pembroke East.” Carl Neblett […]

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Court: 19-Year-Old Pleads Not Guilty In Florida

August 29, 2024

Gavin Dorvil has been held without bond after pleading not guilty to vehicular homicide in the Florida crash that led to the deaths of Lisa Jackson and Geraldine Francis. A South Florida Sun-Sentinel story said, “The teenage driver accused of being behind the wheel of a speeding Tesla that struck an SUV two weeks ago, […]

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Paradise Mobile Unveils Labour Day Promotion

August 29, 2024

Paradise Mobile launched a Labour Day promotion offering “new customers a free seven-day trial of its services, featuring truly unlimited high-speed data on the island’s fastest network.” A spokesperson said, “Until midnight on September 30, residents across Bermuda can experience the freedom of Paradise Mobile’s unrivaled service without any commitment. The seven -day free trial […]

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Officers Attend Cybercrime Meeting In Brazil

August 29, 2024

Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith and Acting Chief Inspector Mark Tomlinson of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] are currently in Brazil where they are attending the 9th Americas Working Group meeting on Cybercrime. A police spokesperson said, “The officers addressed the gathering on measures and countermeasures implemented by the [BPS] to deal with cybercrime, which […]

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Bermuda’s Paralympic Athletes Ranked In Top 4

August 29, 2024

Bermuda is expected to be quite competitive at the 2024 Paralympics as both the island’s athletes – Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade – are currently ranked in the top four in the world in their respective discipline. Jessica Lewis, competing in her fourth Paralympics, is currently ranked 3rd in the world for the 100m, while Yushae DeSilva-Andrade is ranked 4th in […]

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St. George’s Seafood Festival On September 15

August 29, 2024

The St. George’s Seafood Festival is set to take place on Sunday, September 15th A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated St. George’s Seafood Festival, set to take place on September 15th, 2024, at Ordnance Island in the historic Town of St. George, a UNESCO […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 29 2024

August 29, 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 29] include notification of planning applications registered and appointments. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 29th, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0809/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 29 August, 2024 The applications shown below are […]

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Weather Forecast For Friday August 30

August 29, 2024

Friday, August 30 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of 1 or 2 overnight showers, 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 west. The relative humidity is expected to be […]

News / Royal Gazette

Retail sales continue downward slide

August 29, 2024

The volume of retail sales dipped by 0.2 per cent in March compared with last year, according to the latest statistics.
The construction industry was hardest hit by the slump, with sales of building s…

News / Royal Gazette

Ticketing system for St George’s Seafood Festival

August 29, 2024

Visitors at this year’s St George’s Seafood Festival can take advantage of a ticketing system to purchase items such as food and beverages.
The Corporation of St George’s said the free event on Septem…

News / Royal Gazette

Cash Trash Bash in seventh year

August 29, 2024

Volunteers are working to remove one tonne of trash from Bermuda waters during a month-long clean-up.
Karen Plianthos, founder of the Cash Trash Bash campaign, and others have pulled trash from the i…

Nathan Trott helps Copenhagen qualify for Europa Conference League

August 29, 2024

Nathan Trott helped FC Copenhagen to clinch a spot in the Europa Conference League after his side secured a 3-1 aggregate win away to Kilmarnock today.
The Danish side advanced to the 36-team league s…

News / Royal Gazette

Forum told of island’s steps against cybercrime

August 29, 2024

Two of Bermuda’s police officers have joined an international cybercrime forum in Brazil.
The Bermuda Police Service said it worked “closely” with international partners to “prevent and detect cybercr…

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DeSilva-Andrade Wins First Paralympic Match

August 29, 2024

[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade achieved a milestone in her boccia career after winning her first-ever match at the Paralympic Games today [August 29]. DeSilva-Andrade, who lost both her matches at her debut Paralympics in Rio in 2016, made a winning start to her Paris 2024 campaign after defeating Kinga Koza, of Poland, 4-1 […]

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Women’s charity launches housing survey

August 29, 2024

The Women’s Resource Centre has launched a survey to help guide a campaign aimed at addressing housing insecurity on the island.
It said that in recent months the charity had received a “sharp increas…

Safeguarding initiative adds to legacy of former BOA president Judy Simons

August 29, 2024

The Commonwealth Games Federation has introduced a new safeguarding initiative named after former Bermuda Olympic Association president Judy Simons.
In announcing “Judy’s Legacy”, the Commonwealth Gam…

Government / Official Gazette

List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 29th, 2024

August 29, 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

APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

August 29, 2024

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. _______ APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

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Women’s Resource Centre Housing Campaign

August 29, 2024

The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] recently launched a comprehensive Housing Advocacy Campaign to highlight the critical issue of housing insecurity in Bermuda, with a particular focus on the challenges faced by women and single-income families. A spokesperson said, “In alignment with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes housing as a fundamental human right, […]

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade wins first game at Paralympics

August 29, 2024

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade, one of Bermuda’s big medal hopes at the Paralympics, made a perfect start to her campaign when winning her first pool match this afternoon.
The Bermudian, who is ranked third i…

News / Royal Gazette

Public prosecutions director is acting Attorney-General

August 29, 2024

The Director of Public Prosecutions has been appointed as acting Attorney-General until a permanent replacement — from the private sector — is appointed next month.
Cindy Clarke’s posting was confirme…

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Conyers Proud To Sponsor Bermuda Pride

August 29, 2024

Conyers said they are “proud to announce its sponsorship of Bermuda Pride 2024, taking place from 28 August to 1 September 2024. As a silver sponsor, Conyers is proud to be among those celebrating and furthering the conversation around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all.” Christian Luthi, Director and Chairman, said, “Conyers is dedicated to supporting […]

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Column: Robinson On Policies, Vision & More

August 29, 2024

[Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The people of Bermuda have endured a front row seat as the government unravels. The signs are all there with Cabinet resignations, existing Ministers being forced to double up, a delayed candidate selection for the upcoming by-election, a resigned Deputy Leader desperately trying to change the conversation from […]

Enstar subsidiary closes deal

August 29, 2024

Bermudian-based Enstar Group Ltd has completed the previously announced transaction between one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries with Insurance Australia Ltd, on behalf of Insurance Australia Group, f…

Student entrepreneurs mark graduation with ceremony

August 29, 2024

Six aspiring entrepreneurs have been awarded certificates at a graduation ceremony for the seventh cohort of the annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme presented by the Bermuda Economic Developm…

AM Best affirms ratings of Axis Capital and its subsidiaries

August 29, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a+” (Excellent) of the operating subsidiaries of Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings L…

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Several Changes Made To Bermuda Cabinet

August 29, 2024

A number of changes have been made in the Cabinet, with Minister Kim Wilson relinquishing the responsibilities of Attorney-General, and Cindy Clarke taking over the role, with the government noting that “this interim appointment is made prior to an identified political appointee assuming the post of Attorney-General.” Also in the interim, Minister Walter Roban will take on […]

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Kamau Leverock Joins Gujrat In Indian League

August 29, 2024

Top Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock has been drafted by the Gujrat franchise in the Indian Legends League Cricket. The talented all-rounder, who scored a century in Somerset’s recent win over St George’s in Cup Match, was picked for a price of 10.89 Lahk [$13,000] and will join the likes of former international stars Chris Gayle, […]

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Hopkins Finishes 49th In Guadeloupe Stage 5

August 29, 2024

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U cycling teammates were back in action competing in stage five of the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe in France. Hopkins finished the 158.9km road race in 49th place, clocking a time of 3 hours 43 minutes, and 23 seconds. Related Stories White Competes In Houffa Gravel Fondo […]

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Tourism minister comes forward as contender for C15

August 29, 2024

A Cabinet minister and senator was announced today as a candidate for Pembroke East — a seat to be vacated upon the retirement of the Deputy Premier.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and…

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PLP Announce Owen Darrell As C15 Candidate

August 29, 2024

[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference this morning [August 29] to announce a candidate. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The PLP has announced that Owen Darrell will be their candidate for constituency 15, the seat is currently held […]

Watch: Kamau Leverock earns lucrative contract for Legends League Cricket

August 29, 2024

Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock will play alongside West Indies legend Chris Gayle after earning a contract to play in the Legends of Cricket League.
Leverock was the ninth pick for the Gujurat fra…

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Adam Hall & Biloxi Shuckers Fall To Montgomery

August 29, 2024

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall had another multi-hit game, going 2-for-5, but his Biloxi Shuckers fell to the Montgomery Biscuits 11-3 in their series opener at Keesler Federal Park. Hall’s performance included a key RBI single that also led to a second run scoring on an errant throw, momentarily closing the gap to 7-3. Despite […]

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U.S. SailGP Team Kicks Off Pre-Season Camp

August 29, 2024

The U.S. SailGP Team kicked off SailGP’s first pre-season camp in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The US was the first of four teams to hit the water Sunday. “The team is using a league-provided F50 and will primarily train using the newly designed T-Foils slated to roll out league wide for the 24/25 season.” “This […]

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Lockton Re Appoints Kristopher Lynn

August 29, 2024

Lockton Re announced that Kristopher Lynn joined as a Senior Broker and Practice Leader for Agriculture, bringing nearly 20 years of industry experience to their Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Lockton Re, the reinsurance business of the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker, is pleased to announce that Kristopher Lynn has joined Lockton Re […]

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Stationery Store Partners With Nico Bean

August 29, 2024

The Stationery Store partnered with 15-year-old local artist Nico Bean to launch a new collection of custom notebooks just in time for the back-to-school season. A spokesperson said, “As students gear up for the new school year, the Stationery Store is excited to announce a special partnership with 15-year-old local artist Nico Bean on his […]

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade begins chase for medal in Paris

August 29, 2024

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade heads into action at her second Paralympic Games full of excitement.
DeSilva-Andrade heads into her first Boccia game at 1pm Bermuda time on Thursday and she has been preparing …

Bermuda eyeing beach volleyball World Championships slot

August 29, 2024

Bermuda are in St Kitts & Nevis for the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Under-21 Beach Volleyball Championships as they chase qualification for next year’s World Championships for the age…

Team Hurricane Basketball Academy building on success

August 29, 2024

Doug Reed, founder and head coach of the Team Hurricane Basketball Academy, is looking forward to offering more elite opportunities to help student- athletes achieve their goals both on and off the co…

Trott returns to action after lengthy lay-off

August 29, 2024

Charles Trott, whose season appeared over when he suffered a recurrent broken metatarsal bone in his left foot, is back playing in the Athene T20 for Willow Cuts.
The Bermuda all-rounder picked up the…

Bermudian enjoying life in the Azores

August 29, 2024

Nancy Gosling is part a growing number of Bermudians investing in property in the Azores.

She and her husband, who is from the Azores, started visiting when they married 14 years ago, and decided to …

ISACs in Bermuda: an innovative option for business owners

August 29, 2024

Bermuda’s well-earned reputation as a pre-eminent offshore financial centre is due in part to its sophisticated legal framework that supports a variety of business structures.
Among the various corpor…

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Carey Olsen Advises Tapir On Acquisition

August 29, 2024

Carey Olsen has advised Tapir Holdings Ltd. [Tapir], an entity listed on the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], on its US$87 million acquisition of shares in Rendeavour Holding Limited, an exempted company organised and existing under the laws of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “As part of the generation of funding and the consideration for the Acquisition, […]

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Arch Appoints Daniel Houston & Neal Triplett

August 29, 2024

Arch Capital Group announced that Daniel “Dan” J. Houston and Neal Triplett will join the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Houston is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in the financial services sector. He is Chairman and CEO of Principal Financial Group, where he is responsible for overall […]

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AM Best Affirms Global Atlantic’s Ratings

August 29, 2024

AM Best affirmed Global Atlantic Group’s excellent ratings, noting its “strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.” A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “a+” [Excellent] of Commonwealth Annuity and […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 28 2024

August 29, 2024

August 28 saw 2,215 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $81,955.00 BD. 2,215 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.6% at $37.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,571.89, down 2.04% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report […]

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: OLIVIA JORDAN & SAMUEL OUTERBRIDGE

August 28, 2024

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- OLIVIA NICHOLE JORDAN ofPAGET Parish (Single) andSAMUEL COLQUHOUN OUTERBRIDGE ofPAGET Parish (Single)

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Marriage Notice: JAMI RIORDAN & JOHN MCGINTY

August 28, 2024

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- JAMI FENTON RIORDAN ofWesley Chapel, FloridaU.S.A. (Divorced) andJOHN ANDREW MCGINTY ofWesley Chapel, FloridaU.S.A. (Widower)

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Marriage Notice: SERENA ARNOLD & VICTOR BUONO

August 28, 2024

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- SERENA ELIZABETH ARNOLD ofNewton, New JerseyU.S.A. (Divorced) andVICTOR PATRICK BUONO ofNewton, New JerseyU.S.A. (Widower)

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Marriage Notice: CHRISTINA LEONARD & ANTHONY LAROSA

August 28, 2024

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- CHRISTINA ANNE LEONARD ofYorktown Heights, New YorkU.S.A. (Single) andANTHONY LAROSA ofYorktown Heights, New YorkU.S.A. (Single)