Bermuda News Updates

Bermuda squash players continued competing in the Caribbean Area Squash Association Senior Championships in Guyana. The tournament continued with the team phase, Bermuda lost 5 – 0 to Barbados in their men’s division opening match of the day. Taylor Carrick lost to Shawn Simpson 8-11, 11-6, 10-12, 11-3, 11-6, Anaya Smith then fell 11-2, 12-10, […]

Team Hurricane Basketball Academy enters its 11th year as Bermuda’s premiere youth basketball program, continuing its mission to provide a platform in which student-athletes can train, develop, and reach their academic and athletic potential. Founder/Head Coach Doug Reed says, “We seek to provide the best competitive basketball experience for student-athletes who want to pursue a […]

Paradise Mobile announced its “Back-to-School offer designed to keep families connected as the new school year approaches.” A spokesperson said, “New and existing customers who sign up for Paradise’s Data Freedom plan will automatically get a free mobile account for their child, including unlimited data and local calling, available at no cost until November 30th, […]

The Bermuda Football Association released the the confirmed transfers for the upcoming 2024/25 season across the Premier Division, First Division, and youth players transitioning to senior teams in the local leagues. A spokesperson said, “Several Premier Division clubs have bolstered their ranks with new talent. Devonshire Colts Football Club, Devonshire Recreation Club, Hamilton Parish Workmen’s […]

Mr. Charles Clarke has been appointed as the Director of the Department of Financial Assistance, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors announced. A Government spokesperson said, “Mr. Clarke will assume responsibility for the overall management and operation of the Department of Financial Assistance, including programme planning and financial, personnel, and administrative functions. He […]

Amari Ebbin and his Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club teammates defeated Stapleton Bristol Cricket Club by 68 runs. Bristol West Indian Phoenix won the toss and batted first they would score 384/3 in their allotted 50 overs, Vishal Mamgai was the top scorer with 178, Ebbin added 155, the pair set a league record […]

“Officers observed two males riding a motorcycle in a southerly direction along Khyber Pass, when the passenger discharged a firearm at police” and “officers began pursuit which eventually lead to shots being fired,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12am on Saturday 24th of August 2024 police were responding to an […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 24th. On Saturday the Carnival Venezia cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Liberty of the Seas is scheduled to […]

Compre Group completed a $150 million reinsurance deal with Accelerant, approved by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. A spokesperson said, “Compre Group Holdings Limited [Compre], the Bermuda-domiciled international legacy and reinsurance group, today announced it has completed a legacy reinsurance transaction with Accelerant, the data-driven risk exchange, following approval by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The transaction, […]

Carey Olsen provided legal counsel to Paratus Energy Services on their successful $500 million bond issuance, one of the largest in the Nordic market, highlighting Paratus’ strong market presence. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen has advised Paratus Energy Services Limited [Paratus], a leading energy services holding company incorporated in Bermuda, on the successful private placement […]

August 23 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,410.42, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]

The Driving Horse and Pony Club of Bermuda has elected a new committee for the 2024-2025 harness racing season, with races set to begin on September 29th, followed by the official season kickoff on October 5th. A spokesperson said, “The Driving Horse and Pony Club of Bermuda [DHPC] recently held its 2024 AGM. “DHPC members […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 23] include notice of issue of writ, elections, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Notice Of Issue Of Writ For Constituency 36 Sandys North Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Issue of Writ Notice ID: GN0791/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Parliamentary Registry Office Publication date: […]

Saturday, August 24 is expected to see sunshine and clouds mixed, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be E. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:49am and sunset will be […]

Kroll announced that Dylan Edward Marshall has joined their Bermuda office as a Director in the restructuring practice, bringing twelve years of experience in restructuring and insolvency work. A spokesperson said, “Kroll, the leading independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, announced that Dylan Edward Marshall, CPA, CA has joined the Bermuda office […]

Bermuda squash players continued competing in the Caribbean Area Squash Association senior championships, at Georgetown Club and the National Racquet Center in Guyana. The tournament moved into the team phase, where Bermuda lost 5 – 0 to Guyana in their men’s division opening match. Taylor Carrick lost to Shomari Wiltshire 11-6. 9-11, 11-2, 11-4, and […]

A total of 19 goals were scored in a Bermuda inline ball hockey double header at the PCC Hockey Rink. Sinky Bay Sea Turtles 7 North Rock Beacons 5 In the opener the Sinky Bay Sea Turtles defeated the North Rock Beacons 7 – 5. The Sinky Bay Sea Turtles got four goals off the […]

Bermuda’s national men’s bowling team members continued competing in the Pan American Championships in Reno Nevada. Competing in the men’s trios, the team of Damien Matthews, David Maycock, and Lamar Richardson finished 27th with a combined total of 3,514 pins. Anthony Haywar, Dayvon Tucker, and Michael Honore finished 30th with a combined score of 3,426 […]