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Minister congratulates students on DWD scholarships

July 30, 2024

The economy and labour minister, Jason Hayward, has congratulated students who have been awarded the Department of Workforce Development’s 2024 scholarships.
“It is an honour and pleasure to recognise…

News / Royal Gazette

Bermuda Press to exit commercial printing

July 30, 2024

Bermuda Press (Holdings) Ltd announced today that it will exit its commercial printing operations as of August 31.
BPHL is in discussions for an employee takeover of the company to continue to provid…

Bernews / News

Photos: Premier’s Annual Cup Match Reception

July 30, 2024

Yesterday, Premier David Burt hosted the annual Premier’s Cup Match Reception at Camden Grounds in Paget. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier’s Annual Cup Match Reception has always proven to be a popular precursor to the Annual Classic. In attendance last evening were members of Cabinet and the legislature, as well as Somerset Cricket Club President […]

News / Royal Gazette

Voice of Summer returns for Cup Match Classic

July 30, 2024

The “Voice of Summer” team returns to the screens as the official television broadcaster for the Annual Cup Match Classic 2024, taking place at the Somerset Cricket Club on Thursday and Friday.
Crick…

News / Royal Gazette

Students receive $20,000 each in government bursaries

July 30, 2024

Three young people received a combined $60,000 in funding for study when they were presented with bursary awards from the Government.
Chenice Berkeley, who is studying public health, Kaeli Weeks-Ible,…

Government / Legal Notices

Maritime Marriage: RUSSELL REDFEARN & JOANNE THOMPSON

July 30, 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:- RUSSELL JOHN REDFEARN ofCheshireUnited Kingdom (Divorced)andJOANNE ELIZABETH THOMPSON ofCheshireUnited Kingdom (Divorced)

News / Royal Gazette

Lane closure on Pitt’s Bay Road

July 30, 2024

A single-lane closure is in effect along a section of Pitt’s Bay Road in Pembroke where embankment stabilisation works are taking place, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
The ministry said the c…

News / Royal Gazette

Additional ferry service to St George’s for Cup Match

July 30, 2024

Ferry services will be increased for the Cup Match holiday with additional service to St George’s.
An updated timetable issued by the Department of Marine and Ports Services included service between W…

Bernews / News

CariGenetics Sponsors 2024 Triangle Cup

July 30, 2024

CariGenetics sponsored the recently held Bermuda Sports International Triangle Cup as the “official health and wellness sponsor.” A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics is excited to announce its recent sponsorship of the Bermuda Sports International [BSI]’s Triangle Cup, which took place from 23-28 July at the National Sports Centre, as the official health and wellness sponsor. “CariGenetics […]

Dame Flora Duffy chases more history in final Olympic appearance

July 30, 2024

Dame Flora Duffy is on the hunt for more history as she attempts to defend the triathlon title at her fifth Olympic Games in the early hours of tomorrow morning.
Duffy, who secured Bermuda’s first Oly…

‘It is a cool feeling to be part of the best of the best’

July 30, 2024

With all eyes likely to be on Dame Flora Duffy as she attempts to defend her Olympic triathlon title, it is easy to forget that she is not the only athlete representing Bermuda in the race.
While Duf…

Bodybuilders excel at NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda

July 30, 2024

Omar Gilbert and Danielle Foote were among the big winners during the National Physique Committee Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda held at CedarBridge Academy on Saturday night.
Gilbert was crowned …

Dylan Muso makes early exit in Florida

July 30, 2024

Dylan Muso bowed out of the Optimist International Junior Championship in Miami after missing the 36-hole cut yesterday.
A two-round 23-over 166 left the Bermudian well shy of the mark and the top 70 …

Bermuda ‘should look at changing’ pharmacy laws

July 30, 2024

A Sandys pharmacist thinks it is time to consider overhauling Bermuda’s pharmacy legislation.
Pharmacy manager Krzysztof “Kris” Puciaty, said this was particularly true pertaining to new service addit…

Bank of England in warning over reinsurance deals

July 30, 2024

Executives have been warned that the Bank of England could step in to limit the flow of assets overseas to places like Bermuda unless controls are increased to protect pension savers, according to a r…

News / Royal Gazette

Churches act after violence leaves ‘sense of public horror’

July 30, 2024

Faith leaders have gathered to organise a national day of mourning today to help the island grieve after a series of tragic deaths.
Religious leaders, united with the Right Reverend Vernon Lambe, Bish…

Bernews / News

SiriusPoint & HMA Form Strategic Partnership

July 30, 2024

SiriusPoint and Hellenic Hull Management [HMA], a marine hull and machinery underwriter in Greece and Cyprus, have today announced a strategic partnership. A spokesperson said, “HMA is a leading marine insurance management company for all types of vessels. It has been at the forefront of the shipping industry in Greece and Cyprus for the last 30 […]

Bernews / News

St. George’s Makes Changes For Cup Match

July 30, 2024

[Written by Don Burgess] St. George’s, with this year’s significant changes, finds itself in a unique position. Only one player, Oronde Bascome, has the experience of being part of a Cup Match-winning team, a feat achieved back in 2011. Oronde Bascome is the lone holdover from that 2011 winning squad. The team made seven changes, […]

Bernews / News

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 29 2024

July 30, 2024

July 29 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,627.91, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 26 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 25 […]

Olympic men’s triathlon postponed 24 hours

July 30, 2024

Tyler Smith’s Olympic debut has been put back by 24 hours after the men’s triathlon was called off because of unsafe conditions in the River Seine.
Unusually high rain on the weekend led to unacceptab…

News / Royal Gazette

Woman shot multiple times in Paget

July 30, 2024

A woman is in critical condition in King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after she and a male passenger were fired upon in Paget last night.
The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that the incident occurre…

Bernews / News

Female Injured In Shooting In Paget

July 30, 2024

A female “sustained multiple gunshot wounds” and was taken to hospital for “treatment of her injuries which are considered life-threatening,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:10 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a confirmed firearms incident on the South Shore Road near the […]

Bernews / News

Men’s Triathlon Postponed Due To Water Quality

July 30, 2024

If you were planning to get up at 3:00am to watch Tyler Smith compete, cancel your alarm clock as the men’s triathlon has been postponed due to the poor water quality. A few hours before the race was scheduled to start, officials announced they have postponed the men’s triathlon race originally scheduled for 3am Bermuda […]