Bermuda News Updates

Motorist taken to KEMH after colliding with bus

August 16, 2024

A woman was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after a three-vehicle collision in Smith’s this afternoon.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said the incident, which involved a car, public bu…

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Leverock Reflects On Cup Match Heroics

August 16, 2024

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock has reflected on his greatest performance in Cup Match after scoring his maiden century in the annual classic to help Somerset secure victory over St George’s at Somerset Cricket Club. The opening batter scored 153 runs in the first innings to lay the foundations for Somerset’s 227-run run triumph, […]

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Freisenbruch To Close Early For Hurricane

August 16, 2024

Freisenbruch Insurance will close its office at 2:00 p.m. today due to Hurricane Ernesto. A spokesperson said, “As we prepare for the impacts of Hurricane Ernesto, we remain mindful of our obligations to keep our clients, our staff and our families safe. “Today [Friday] our office will close at 2:00pm and is scheduled to reopen […]

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Teen Norre Robinson Sprinting To Success

August 16, 2024

[Written by Stephen Wright] Norre Robinson, a Bermudian sprinter, is on the fast track to success after an astonishing rise in the sport, having taken it up less than a year ago. Such has been his rapid ascent, Robinson has been granted a universality spot in the 100 metres for the World Athletics Under-20 Championships […]

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Causeway To Close At 9pm This Evening

August 16, 2024

The Government announced that the Causeway will close at 9.00pm tonight [Aug 16] – an hour earlier than previously stated – due to updated weather data predicting high winds from Hurricane Ernesto. Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, “The Causeway will close at 9.00pm tonight and not 10.00pm as was earlier stated. This earlier […]

Government / Legal Notices

Domestic Partnership Notice: AMBER WHITE & DONOVAN MCKENZIE

August 16, 2024

THE DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP ACT, 2018 Notice of Intended Domestic PartnershipThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended domestic partnership, namely:- AMBER ALEXIS WHITE ofPEMBROKE Parish (Single)andDONOVAN ANDREW MCKENZIE ofNassauBahamas (Single)

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: ANDY WILLIAMS & JUKITA BENEVIDES

August 16, 2024

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- ANDY BERNARD WILLIAMS ofDEVONSHIRE Parish (Widower) andJUKITA RENEE BENEVIDES ofDEVONSHIRE Parish (Divorced)

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: ELSON PEREIRA DA SILVA & ALINE DA SILVA

August 16, 2024

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- ELSON PEREIRA DA SILVA ofSANDYS Parish (Single) andALINE ROBERTA DA SILVA ofSao PauloBrazil (Divorced)

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: JOHN KNAPICH III & STEPHANIE TELINCHO

August 16, 2024

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- JOHN JAMES KNAPICH III ofWhite Haven, PennsylvaniaU.S.A. (Single) andSTEPHANIE TELINCHO ofWhite Haven, PennsylvaniaU.S.A. (Single)

Government / Official Gazette

Marriage Officer: SHAYNE SCOTT

August 16, 2024

APPOINTMENT OF MARRIAGE OFFICER Pursuant to the provisions of the Marriage Act 1944, the Minister of Home Affairs, on the 29th day of July 2024 licensed Rev. Shayne Scott, as a Marriage Officer, hereby enabling him to perform marriage ceremonies in Bermuda. Registrar GeneralAubrey Pennyman

Government / Official Gazette

Maritime Marriage Officer: SHANNON MURRAY

August 16, 2024

APPOINTMENT OF MARITIME MARRIAGE OFFICER Pursuant to the provisions of the Maritime Marriage Act 1999, the Minister of Home Affairs, on the 16th day of August 2024 licensed Captain Shannon James Murray, Master of ships owned by Carnival Cruises thereby enabling him to perform marriage ceremonies onboard the Bermuda Registered Carnival Ships owned by Carnival Cruises and Registered in the Port of HAMILTON Bermuda Registrar GeneralAubrey Pennyman

Government / Official Gazette

BOARD AGEING WELL COMMITTEE

August 16, 2024

The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors is pleased to make the following appointments.

Government / Official Gazette

Maritime Marriage Officer: OLIVER BOULTON

August 16, 2024

APPOINTMENT OF MARITIME MARRIAGE OFFICER Pursuant to the provisions of the Maritime Marriage Act 1999, the Minister of Home Affairs, on the 16th day of August 2024 licensed Captain Oliver Guy Boulton, Master of ships owned by Carnival Cruises thereby enabling him to perform marriage ceremonies onboard the Bermuda Registered Carnival Ships owned by Carnival Cruises and Registered in the Port of HAMILTON Bermuda Registrar GeneralAubrey Pennyman

News / Royal Gazette

ACCA to offer students accounting qualifications

August 16, 2024

High school students can earn a certificate through a global accounting body after the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants joined the Ministry of Education as a learning partner.
A ministr…

News / Royal Gazette

Youth voter registration drive on next week

August 16, 2024

A youth organisation will lead a voter-registration drive in Hamilton next week to make sure that young people are prepared to vote at the next election.

Bermuda Youth Connect, an organisation whi…

News / Royal Gazette

Midday update: closest approach shifts to 8am

August 16, 2024

An update from the Bermuda Weather Service at noon said that Hurricane Ernesto’s closest point of approach within the next three days was expected to be within 29 miles of — or directly over — the isl…

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Live Video: Govt Provides Update On Ernesto

August 16, 2024

The government is holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 16] to provide the latest update on Hurricane Ernesto. We will have additional information later on and you can watch the live video below and click here for our ongoing live updates on the storm. Click here for all of our coverage of Hurricane Ernesto, […]

News / Royal Gazette

Public reminded to provide feedback on clean air laws

August 16, 2024

Residents were reminded by the Ministry of Home Affairs that they can provide feedback as part of a consultation on the Clean Air Amendment Bill.
The deadline for submissions is on August 31.
A minist…

News / Royal Gazette

Man who bit officer to take part in DUI court

August 16, 2024

A man who assaulted a police officer has been ordered to participate in an alcohol court treatment programme.
Chinua Durham, 46, admitted assaulting the officer and damaging police station property wh…

News / Royal Gazette

Friday 9am update: Hurricane Ernesto lines up for direct hit

August 16, 2024

Roads and the airport will be closed this evening as the island prepares for a direct hit from Hurricane Ernesto.
As of the 9am update this morning from the Bermuda Weather Service, Ernesto had moved …

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Bermuda Youth Connect Voter Registration Drive

August 16, 2024

Bermuda Youth Connect and Bermuda is Love will be hosting a Voter Registration Drive in Hamilton on Wednesday, August 21st to “ensure that young people are prepared to make their voice heard in the next election.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Youth Connect was created in the wake of the 2020 snap-election to create more civic awareness and engagement […]

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Clean Air Amendment Bill Public Consultation

August 16, 2024

The Ministry of Home Affairs reminded the public of the” ongoing opportunity to provide feedback on the Clean Air Amendment Bill during the public consultation period, which ends on August 31, 2024.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry emphasizes the importance of community involvement in shaping legislation that will significantly impact air quality and environmental […]

‘Conflicted’ Derrick Brangman not an option, says Gus Logie

August 16, 2024

St David’s league captain Derrick Brangman would have not been placed in a tight spot by being asked to play for Bailey’s Bay in the now-cancelled Eastern Counties second round at Lord’s.
In terms of …

Nathan Trott continues to shine in European football

August 16, 2024

Nathan Trott was the hero for Copenhagen with a save in the shoot-out as the Danish side beat the Czech Republic’s Banik Ostrava 2-1 on penalties yesterday to advance to the Europa Conference League p…

Bermuda Under-14 primed for taste of international football

August 16, 2024

Bermuda coach Vashun Blanchette says his players are aching to get their first taste of international experience competing in the Under-14 Caribbean Football Union Challenge Series qualifiers in Trini…

Bermuda’s bowlers depart for Nevada with big ambitions

August 16, 2024

Bermuda’s bowlers are about to embark on their Pan American Bowling Championships campaign in Reno, Nevada.
Flying the island’s flag are David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Dayvon Tucker, Damien Matthews…

Local pair aim to build on powerboat podium finish in US

August 16, 2024

Bermudian pair Steven Bridges and David Selley secured a podium finish at the Sheboygan Midwest Challenge in Wisconsin last weekend.
They endured an eventful outing on the water at the P1 Offshore eve…

News / Royal Gazette

Casino quango’s censorship ‘asserted unnecessary secrecy’

August 16, 2024

The Bermuda Gaming Commission has been censured by the Information Commissioner for asserting “unnecessary secrecy” and wasting public resources.
Gitanjali Gutierrez told the regulator in a strongly w…

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Nathan Trott’s Copenhagen Win Shootout

August 15, 2024

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott helped FC Copenhagen defeat Banik Ostrava 2-1 away in a penalty shootout in the second leg of their Uefa Conference League third qualifying round match today [August 15]. Copenhagen, who won the first leg 1-0, lost the match 1-0 to leave the aggregate score 1-1 and send the game into penalties. […]

Eastern Counties second round cancelled

August 15, 2024

The Eastern Counties second round has been unofficially cancelled because of the government decision to close the Causeway on Saturday in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Ernesto.
Bailey’s Bay wer…

KCC posts flash estimate on impact of Hurricane Debby

August 15, 2024

Privately insured losses from Hurricane Debby will be close to $1.4 billion in the US with approximately $845 million from wind, $130 million from storm surge and $440 million from inland flooding, a …

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30 Minute Video: Aug 15 ZBM Evening News

August 15, 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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Zorena Anderson Earns AXA XL Scholarship

August 15, 2024

Zorena Anderson has been awarded the AXA XL Scholarship . A spokesperson said, “AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA SA, today announced that the 2024 AXA XL Scholarship has been awarded to Bermudian university student and former Co-Captain of the U17 Bermuda Women’s National Football Team, Zorena Anderson. “The AXA XL Scholarship […]

Fidelis reports sharp drop in Q2 net income year-on-year

August 15, 2024

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd has reported sharp declines in both net income and operating net income year-over-year in the second quarter of 2024.
Net income fell 36 per cent year-on-year to $53.7 m…

Zorena Anderson awarded the 2024 Axa XL Scholarship

August 15, 2024

Bermudian university student and former co-captain of the U17 Bermuda Women’s National Football Team, Zorena Anderson, has been awarded the 2024 Axa XL Scholarship, awarded to students pursuing an und…

News / Royal Gazette

American admits smuggling cannabis, cocaine and heroin

August 15, 2024

Prosecutors have called for an Arizona man caught with a plethora of drugs in his suitcase to be sentenced to up to 12 years behind bars.
However, defence counsel argued that such a sentence would be …

News / Royal Gazette

Corporation of Hamilton to close early tomorrow

August 15, 2024

Several services in Hamilton will close early tomorrow because of the impending Hurricane Ernesto.
A spokeswoman said the city’s public restrooms will close at 11am and its offices at City Hall and L…

Retail sales edge up in February

August 15, 2024

Retail sales volume in Bermuda increased by 0.6 per cent year-over-year in February, according to figures released today by the Ministry of Economy and Labour.
That figure was determined after adjusti…

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Retail Sales Increased 0.6% In February 2024

August 15, 2024

The overall volume of the retail sales index increased by 0.6% compared to February 2023, according to the February 2024 Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2024 Retail Sales Index publication. “February’s volume of retail sales index increased 0.6 per cent compared to last […]

Inflation holds steady

August 15, 2024

Inflation remained flat after peaking in the second half of 2022, as new figures show the Consumer Price Index holding steady at 2.5 per cent this February, according to figures released by the Govern…

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ICO On Economic Development Department

August 15, 2024

Acting Information Commissioner LaKai Dill issued Decision 24/2024 about the Economic Development Department. A spokesperson said, “On 8 August 2024, Acting Information Commissioner LaKai Dill issued Decision 24/2024, Economic Development Department. It affirmed the Department’s decision on a PATI request seeking records on fintech memoranda of understanding [MOUs], jobs in the fintech sector and on-island […]

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Ministry Extends Application Deadline

August 15, 2024

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, along with UN Women Caribbean, extended the application deadline for business service providers and MSME entrepreneurs in Bermuda to August 21, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors and UN Women Multi-Country Office – Caribbean, would like to advise interested entrepreneurs […]

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February Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.5%

August 15, 2024

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2024 Consumer Price Index from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “In summary, consumers paid 2.5 per cent more in February 2024 than a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. This level of inflation […]

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Bermudian Footballers Join Thomas College

August 15, 2024

Bermudian footballers Isaiah Francis and Adio DeShield-Tankard have joined Thomas College’s men’s football programme for the upcoming season. Isaiah Francis, a defender studying business administration, comes to Thomas College from the Berkeley Institute and plays for the Somerset Trojans. “I chose Thomas College because it felt like the perfect home to start my college experience.” […]

News / Royal Gazette

Midday update: Ernesto collision course continues

August 15, 2024

Hurricane Ernesto is still on track to hit the island on Saturday, the latest forecasts showed.
The weather system’s eye is on course to graze Bermuda at about lunchtime on Saturday, passing about 36 …

Aspen optimistic about trading conditions

August 15, 2024

Bermuda insurer and reinsurer Aspen has reported net income of $55 million and operating income of $98 million for the three months to June 30.
It brings their half-year numbers to $154 million in net…

Government / Official Gazette

CLERK TO THE LEGISLATURE

August 15, 2024

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. ACTING APPOINTMENT CLERK TO THE LEGISLATURE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

Government / Official Gazette

PERMANENT SECRETARY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

August 15, 2024

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. ACTING APPOINTMENT PERMANENT SECRETARY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Ms. Kalmar Richards, Commissioner of the Department of Education, has been appointed to act as Permanent Secretary, from 21 August, to 27 August, 2024

News / Royal Gazette

Pensions to increase 2.4% in October

August 15, 2024

A 2.4 per cent increase to seniors’ pension benefits will be reflected in October 15 payments, the Department of Social Insurance announced yesterday.
The deposits are also to include a retroactive ad…

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Cheyenne Tavares Returns To BCB As Intern

August 15, 2024

Cheyenne Tavares returned to the Bermuda Cricket Board as an intern after her first year studying sport management at Bournemouth University, building on her previous experience from 2022. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is pleased to announce the return of summer intern Cheyenne Tavares. “Cheyenne first came to us in 2022 as […]