Bermuda News Updates

Chinese Floral Art & Portals Showcase At BSOA

The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA] will present two new exhibitions, Homeland: Chinese Classical Floral Art and Portals Summer Members’ Show, on Friday [July 26]. A spokesperson said, “BSoA Invites Art Lovers and Collectors to Enjoy an evening of Showcases: Chinese Floral Art and Portals by Bermuda talent. “Friday July 26 – The Bermuda Society […]

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Column: Burgess On Workers, Salaries & More

[Opinion column written by MP Derrick Burgess] Whenever there is talk about dealing with the issues facing our country, the first thing that some people want to do is dump on the workers and push all of the sacrifices and job cuts on them. Our workers built this country and for anyone to look towards […]

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Kacy Milan-Butterfield Signs For Basford United

Bermudian Kacy Milan-Butterfield has signed a new deal with Basford United Football Club. A statement from the club said, “We are delighted to announce that after a more than impressive pre-season, new midfielder Kacy Milan-Butterfield has been offered and has accepted a contract converting from non-contract and signing a 1 year deal. “The 6ft 4 […]

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LeiLanni Nesbeth Attends White House Event

[Written by Stephen Wright] LeiLanni Nesbeth joined her former Florida State University [FSU] team-mates at the White House yesterday [July 22], meeting Vice-President Kamala Harris as part of their NCAA Championship celebrations. It was Harris’s first public appearance since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race on Sunday and endorsed her to run […]

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Peter Dunne Delighted With Olympic Squad

[Written by Stephen Wright] Peter Dunne, the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA], president said he is delighted the island will be represented by eight athletes in five different sports at the Olympic Games in Paris. Dunne, who will attend his first Olympics as the BOA president, believes the squad reflects the island’s wealth of sporting talent […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For July 22 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 22] include public notification, fisheries notice, appointment of marriage officer, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. 2024/25 Commercial Guinea Chick Lobster Fishery Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0705/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Environment and Natural Resources Publication date: 22 July, 2024 2024/25 Commercial […]

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Three Arrested, Warrants Executed, Cash Seized

A 58-year-old Mexican national was arrested at the airport “after he was found in possession of a large quantity of cash” and the police also executed search warrants at residences in Devonshire and Paget and “more than $17,000 in cash was seized and two persons arrested.” A police spokesperson said, “On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, […]

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Video: Interview With Olympian Tyler Smith

Bermuda triathlete Tyler Smith – speaking to three-time Olympian Tyrone Smith – said he was inspired to become an Olympian after watching Dame Flora Duffy compete at the 2012 London Games. Smith was 14 years old when he travelled to Europe for the first time for a family vacation and attended the women’s triathlon, where […]

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Butterfield Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $50.6 million, or $1.09 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $53.4 million, or $1.13 per diluted common share, for the previous quarter and […]

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Feedback Sought For Pesticides Regulations

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Home Affairs are reminding the public that the consultation period for the proposed Pesticides Regulations, an initiative announced in the Speech from the Throne in November 2022, will conclude on August 4th. A Government spokesperson said, “The proposed Pesticides Regulations are designed to bring the Pesticides Safety […]

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WindReach Receives $25,000 From Aurum

WindReach has received a $25,000 donation from the Aurum Kaleidoscope Foundation. A spokesperson said, “The donation comes as the non-profit celebrates 25 years of providing Educational & Therapeutic Programmes. “Kaleidoscope was created to promote the advancement of environmental conservation, social welfare and education by providing grants to charities and other organisations and individuals. WindReach’s 25 […]

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News / Royal Gazette

Hefty donation to WindReach to boost its programmes

The animal therapy charity WindReach has a received a $25,000 donation from the Aurum Kaleidoscope Foundation.
The charity said the donation was pivotal, as the non-profit is celebrating 25 years of p…

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Business / News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette

Butterfield Bank reports Q2 net income of $50.6m

Butterfield Bank has reported net income for the second quarter of 2024 of $50.6 million.
That compares with net income of $53.4 million for the previous quarter, and $61 million for the second quarte…

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News / Royal Gazette

Belco forced to recalculate energy costs after tax cuts

Data used to calculate electricity rates is being “reforecast” after legislation tabled in the House of Assembly slashed a customs duty on fuel for energy by 60 per cent.
Belco said today that the bas…

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Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: LAWRENCE GIBBONS & JESSICA MIHELCIC

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- LAWRENCE ALEXANDER GIBBONS ofHAMILTON Parish (Single) andJESSICA MARIE MIHELCIC ofSANDYS Parish (Single)

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Marriage Notice: KAREN MACCORMICK & CHRISTOF VAN TONDER

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- KAREN ELIZABETH MACCORMICK ofPEMBROKE Parish (Single) andCHRISTOF VAN TONDER ofPEMBROKE Parish (Single)

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Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: LILA CURRIE & MICHAEL ELISIO

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- LILA MARGARET CURRIE ofNarberth, PennsylvaniaU.S.A. (Single) andMICHAEL EDWARD ELISIO ofPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaU.S.A. (Single)

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Marriage Notice: DEBORAH MEANS & MICHAEL BESKE

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- DEBORAH ALLISON MEANS ofBuford, GeorgiaU.S.A. (Widow) andMICHAEL GLEN BESKE ofBuford, GeorgiaU.S.A. (Divorced)

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Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: MATTHEW BACON & DIANA VODOVIZ

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- MATTHEW JEAN-LOUIS BACON ofWARWICK Parish (Single) andDIANA VODOVIZ ofWARWICK Parish (Single)

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Government / Official Gazette

2024/25 COMMERCIAL GUINEA CHICK LOBSTER FISHERY

2024/25 COMMERCIAL GUINEA CHICK LOBSTER FISHERY

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday July 23

Tuesday, July 23 is expected to see abundant sunshine, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°Faccording to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 6:28am and sunset will be at 8:22pm. High […]

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News / Royal Gazette

‘Just the fact that this happened to us is disheartening’

Education volunteers are dismayed after the “safe space” of their school charity in Pembroke was targeted by an overnight burglar, who stole cash and equipment.
Doyle Butterfield, the managing directo…

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News / Royal Gazette

Work begins on new hospice facility in Warwick

Ground has been broken on a new hospice facility intended to improve care options on the island.
Community partners and board members of the Friends of Hospice took part in a groundbreaking ceremony f…

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News / Royal Gazette

Man arrested on suspicion of money laundering

A man was arrested on suspicion of money laundering after he was found with a large quantity of cash at LF Wade International Airport on Saturday.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said polic…

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News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette / Sport

Flatts keep promotion hopes alive by beating Devonshire Rec

Flatts capitalised on the defeat of fellow promotion hopefuls Devonshire Rec to keep alive their hopes of playing top-flight cricket next season.
The east enders came away with a seven-wicket win over…

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News / Royal Gazette

Minister ‘committed’ to addressing inmates’ concerns

Concerns were raised by representatives of prisoners at a meeting with the Treatment of Offenders Board, the Government said this afternoon.
Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, noted: “W…

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Government / Official Gazette

List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on July 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.

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Government / Official Gazette

Marriage Officer: KIMMIE MELLO

APPOINTMENT OF MARRIAGE OFFICER Pursuant to the provisions of The Marriage Act 1944, the Minister of Home Affairs, on the 22nd of June 2024 licensed Pastor Kimmie Dean Mello as a Marriage Officer, thereby enabling him to perform a marriage ceremony in Bermuda on July 25, 2024, only. Aubrey Pennyman Registrar General

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News / Royal Gazette

Premier to address the public on relief measures

David Burt, the Premier, will make a “special address to the people of Bermuda” tomorrow afternoon, it was announced today.
A government spokeswoman said: “The Premier’s message will be in keeping wit…

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News / Royal Gazette

Through-traffic restriction at KEMH this week

Through traffic will not be permitted on the campus of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital between Point Finger Road and Berry Hill Road for three days from Wednesday.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board sa…

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New Hospice Care Centre Breaks Ground

The future of hospice care in Bermuda has taken a leap forward with the groundbreaking on the site of the new Woodland Grove Care Centre on Spice Hill Road, Warwick. A spokesperson said, “Community partners and board members of Friends of Hospice were present to mark the symbolic first shovel-strike of the multi-year construction of […]

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Column: Save Money, Drink Tap Water

[Written by Erich Hetzel & Katie Berry] Did you know that in the last five years Bermuda’s consumers have spent over $7 million buying bottled water, much of it contained in single-use plastic? That’s money we are spending for something that falls from the sky, for free. This is a huge amount of money to […]

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Government / Official Gazette

CHIEF ENGINEER MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. ACTING APPOINTMENT CHIEF ENGINEER MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS

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Tyler Smith Reflects On Olympic Journey

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triathlete Tyler Smith has reflected on his journey from “Clearwater Beach to the River Seine” as he puts the final touches to his preparations for the Olympic Games in Paris. Smith, 25, competes in the men’s triathlon at Pont Alexandre III on the River Seine in the French capital on […]

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Aeziah Divine Enjoys Brands Hatch Races

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine said he learned plenty from his experience racing as a guest rider for Sencat Talent Team – Mortimer Racing in the R&G Talent Cup at the iconic Brands Hatch in Kent, England, at the weekend. The 14-year-old stood in for injured rider Alexander Rowan in the […]

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Business / News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette

Global Atlantic to hire at least 20 Bermudians during expansion

Bermudian-based reinsurance firm Global Atlantic’s generosity to local scholarship programmes is paying off.
It has plans to expand its staff from 60 to 85 in the next year, with most of its new hire…

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Business / News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette

KCC: no scientific consensus on trends in SCS frequency or severity

Bad weather in 2023, particularly severe convective storms, drove an average combined ratio for American homeowners’ insurers to 111 per cent, leading to credit rating downgrades for dozens of compani…

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Business / News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette

Directors liable for Pipa compliance failure

There are several aspects of an enterprise’s use of data that now must land on the boardroom table of Bermuda organisations, including cybersecurity oversight. Compliance with the island’s Personal In…

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News / Royal Gazette

Human rights report highlights rental discrimination

Experiences of landlord preferences for tenants who were “not local”, not parents, not on financial assistance and who would not have guests — “especially Black men” — were documented in the Human Rig…

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Art Drop To Host Art Showcase On July 26

Art Drop Bermuda announced a showcase on July 26, 2024, at The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, featuring 12 Bermuda-based artists. A spokesperson said, “You are Invited! This week Friday, Art Drop Bermuda invites you to a one night only art showcase featuring 12 Bermuda based professional and emerging artists. “The Event: Date: Friday, July […]

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KPMG Releases 2023 Impact Report

KPMG in Bermuda announced the release of its latest Impact Report – Together towards tomorrow – “highlighting the firm’s progress on the four pillars that keep moving us towards a more sustainable future: Governance, People, Planet, and Prosperity.” A spokesperson said, “The report reveals that in 2023 KPMG in Bermuda contributed over $1.2 million in […]

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Knory Scott Signs For Eastbourne Town

Bermuda national team footballer Knory Scott has signed for Isthmian League South East Division side Eastbourne Town. The 25-year-old winger previously played for non-league teams Hastings United and Kidderminster Harriers. Eastbourne manager Jude Macdonald told the club’s website: “We are thrilled to have Knory join us at Eastbourne Town. “He brings a set of skills […]

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AM Best Affirms Assured Guaranty A+ Rating

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa” [Superior] for Assured Guaranty Re Overseas Ltd. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa” [Superior] of Assured Guaranty Re Overseas […]

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New York Times Features Shiona Turini

The New York Times featured Bermudian fashion expert Shiona Turini, in an article about her favorite jewelry, with the stylist to the stars noting that her necklace features a map of Bermuda and is locally made. The New York Times website said, “Somewhere at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean, in the middle of the […]

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Flora Of Bermuda Takes Group 3 Win In York

Flora Of Bermuda recently secured her first Group win after winning the Group 3 Summer Stakes at the York Racecourse. Stepping up to six furlongs, the three-year-old filly, owned by Bermuda Racing, was ridden by PJ McDonald, who returned from a lengthy injury absence, and claimed a three-quarter-length win. Trained by Andrew Balding, it was […]

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AM Best Affirms Lion Reinsurance’s Rating

AM Best has affirmed Lion Reinsurance Company Limited’s A [Excellent] Financial Strength Rating and “a” [Excellent] Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating, with a stable outlook. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a” [Excellent] of Lion Reinsurance Company […]

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PLP Comment On OBA Parliamentary Questions

The PLP said they have “taken note of the One Bermuda Alliance’s [OBA] seeming push during the Parliamentary Question Period to open up closed or restricted job categories that were originally instituted by the PLP to protect jobs and opportunities for Bermudians.” A spokesperson said, “We are deeply concerned by this approach, especially given the […]

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Video: Interview With Emma & Jack Harvey

Swimming siblings Emma and Jack Harvey have spoken to Danté Leverock, the Bermuda footballer, about the “rollercoaster” of emotions they experienced after qualifying for the Olympic Games in Paris. The Harveys, who will compete in the 100 metres backstroke, punched their tickets for Paris via universality spots within a few days of each other. Jack […]

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News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette / Sport

St George’s celebrations on hold as Bailey’s Bay complete winning weekend

Sea Breeze Oval (St George’s won the toss): Bailey’s Bay beat St George’s by six wickets

Bailey’s Bay forced St George’s to put their Premier Division 50 overs title celebrations on hold after h…

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Somerset win relegation battle against Western Stars

Somerset Cricket Club (Western Stars won toss): Somerset beat Western Stars by five wickets.

In a game of significant consequences, Somerset Cricket Club relegated Western Stars to the BCB First …

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