Bermuda News Updates

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- KIARAH ASHLEY DELRICE FOGGO ofHAMILTON Parish (Single) andALLAN RANDELPH LEON SPENCE DEGRAFF JR. ofHAMILTON Parish (Single)

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: STANFORD ARCHIBALD & TOSHA RILEY

July 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:- STANFORD GLENFIELD ARCHIBALD ofSANDYS Parish (Divorced) andTOSHA SHARALLE RILEY ofWARWICK Parish (Single)

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: SCOTT BARNES & AUTUMN SMITH

July 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:- SCOTT MICHAEL BARNES ofPEMBROKE Parish (Divorced) andAUTUMN TRACY SMITH ofOakland, CaliforniaU.S.A. (Single)

Government / Official Gazette

List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on July 16, 2024

July 16, 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.

Triathletes Jackson Langley and Nick Pilgrim hang tough in overseas races

July 16, 2024

Triathletes Jackson Langley and Nick Pilgrim found the competition tough in their high-level races last weekend.
Langley’s time of 1hr 6min 19sec resulted in him finishing 54th, out of 77 competitors…

News / Royal Gazette

FDM vows that no school would close under its leadership

July 16, 2024

The Free Democratic Movement pledged to keep all of Bermuda’s schools open if it becomes the next Government.
Members of Bermuda’s third political party, including its leader Marc Bean, unveiled the …

Government / Official Gazette

POSTMASTER GENERAL BERMUDA POST OFFICE

July 16, 2024

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. ACTING APPOINTMENT POSTMASTER GENERAL, BERMUDA POST OFFICE MINISTRY FOR TOURISM AND THE CABINET OFFICE

Government / Official Gazette

POSTMASTER GENERAL BERMUDA POST OFFICE

July 16, 2024

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. ACTING APPOINTMENT POSTMASTER GENERAL, BERMUDA POST OFFICE MINISTRY FOR TOURISM AND THE CABINET OFFICE

Bernews / News

Skye Ferguson Wins BBA Criterium Race

July 16, 2024

Skye Ferguson, of Winners Edge, claimed victory in the Bermuda Bicycle Association Criterium Race on Sunday [July 14]. Paulo Medeiros, of Winners Edge, competing in the Adult C division, came second and Keon Stevens, of Winners Edge, also competing in the Adult C division, finished third. In the youth 13-14 division, Kelise Wade claimed victory, […]

News / Royal Gazette

OBA announces new candidate for next election

July 16, 2024

The One Bermuda Alliance has selected a technology expert to contest votes in a Warwick constituency at the next General Election.
It said that Dion Smith, the managing director of Smith Technologies …

Bernews / News

OBA Announce Dion Smith As C27 Candidate

July 16, 2024

The One Bermuda Alliance announced that Dion Smith will be their candidate for Constituency 27 Warwick North Central. A spokesperson said, “A father of two, Dion is a technology expert and the Managing Director of Smith Technologies Ltd. A successful entrepreneur, Dion is a past board director of the Adult Education School and a former Bermuda […]

Bernews / News

Development And Planning Amendment Act 2024

July 16, 2024

“I will table the Development and Planning Amendment Act 2024,” Minister of Cabinet Office Vance Campbell said in the House of Assembly on Friday, adding that ”this Act will amend the Development and Planning Act 1974, thereby, affording the Development Applications Board discretion to approve retroactive development applications that presently must be refused and considered by […]

Bernews / News

Cooze & Smythe Awarded Scholarships

July 16, 2024

KPMG Bermuda and Frontier announced their 2024 scholarships have been awarded to Bethany Cooze and Kahlil Smythe. A spokesperson said, “KPMG in Bermuda and Frontier, an Artex company, are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 KPMG and Frontier Scholarships. These prestigious awards are presented annually by the Partners of KPMG and Frontier leadership members […]

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Global Center Of Excellence For Healthcare

July 16, 2024

KPMG is launching a “new global center of excellence for island healthcare.” A spokesperson said, “Healthcare systems and organizations worldwide leverage KPMG firms’ knowledge and leading insights to respond to challenges to help transform the way these organizations operate, engage their staff and deliver care. KPMG’s experience in supporting healthcare in island countries and jurisdictions […]

Bernews / News

Photos/Video: Summer Sunday In Victoria Park

July 16, 2024

Summer Sunday in Victoria Park was held on July 14, featuring live entertainment, fair games, a charity dunk tank, musical performances, carnival games, and more. A spokesperson previously said, “This year we’ve amped up the fun, food and festivities to create another unforgettable City experience. We invite attendees to try their hand at dozens of […]

Bernews / News

Desmond Crockwell Jr. Joins BCB As Intern

July 16, 2024

Desmond Crockwell Jr. joined the Bermuda Cricket Board as an intern through the SkillCraft Youth Internship Program to gain experience in social media marketing. In providing information about himself, Mr. Crockwell said, “I am 17 years old and recently graduated from Somersfield Academy on June 6th. I plan to attend Oxford Brookes University in the […]

Bernews / News

Gina Spence Program Offering Support Services

July 16, 2024

The Gina Spence Program offered condolences following the recent tragic events in Bermuda, and reaffirmed its commitment to providing “support for grief and loss of any kind.” A statement from the organization said, “The Gina Spence Program [GSP] extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the recent tragic events in […]

Bernews / News

BPSU Hosts Caribbean Association Conference

July 16, 2024

The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] said they are “honoured to be the host of the Caribbean Public Services Association [CPSA] 52nd Annual Conference.” A spokesperson said, “The theme of this year’s Conference is “Navigating Challenges by Empowering Workers and Embracing Innovation.” This significant event highlights the importance of unity among public service trade unions in […]

Bernews / News

Bascome Earns Boston AIGA Fellows Award

July 16, 2024

The Boston AIGA selected Bermudian Daren Bascome, Managing Director of Proverb Agency, as one of three recipients of the 2024 Fellows award for his significant contributions to the local design community. A spokesperson said, “The Boston AIGA [American Institute of Graphic Artists] selects Bermuda native Daren Bascome, Managing Director of award-winning branding and advertising firm […]

Somerset stars Dominic Sabir and Jermal Proctor pushing hard for Cup Match spots

July 16, 2024

Dominic Sabir and Jermal Proctor are two cricketers with a matching goal, to make it into  Somerset’s Cup Match team and leave memorable marks upon the midsummer classic.
Indicators are that Somerset,…

Solving the modelling crisis for severe convective storms

July 16, 2024

Claims from severe convective storms have been tearing a hole in the returns for Bermuda’s catastrophe reinsurers but a leading authority said next-generation software was proving to be a solution.
Ce…

Bermuda’s SFL Corporation in deal to build five container ships

July 16, 2024

Bermudian-based SFL Corporation Ltd, one of the world’s largest ship-owning companies, has agreed to build five 16,800 20-foot equivalent unit container vessels with scheduled delivery in 2028 at an a…

News / Royal Gazette

Movie night set to brighten Parson’s Road playground

July 16, 2024

A businessman and his colleagues have embarked on a fundraising drive through a weekly, free movie night to boost the image of a playground in Pembroke.
Alfred Butterfield, who operates Jazzy’s Treats…

News / Royal Gazette

Government looks to strengthen dog warden service

July 16, 2024

The dog warden service could be strengthened and restrictions reintroduced on some breeds, the Minister of Home Affairs has said.
Walter Roban has received a report from the Canine Advisory Committee,…

News / Royal Gazette

Bike thief to serve more than two years in prison

July 16, 2024

A man who stole three motorbikes has been sentenced to more than two years behind bars.
Che Pennyman, 53, admitted taking the vehicles when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court at an earlier date.
He a…

News / Royal Gazette

Brazil national charged with stealing from bank

July 16, 2024

A Brazilian national was accused of stealing money from HSBC Bermuda.
Luca Gabriel Bessa Banderia, 21, was also charged with attempting to steal funds from the bank and having $66,080 in cash, said to…

News / Royal Gazette

BAMZ nursing rescued sea turtles

July 16, 2024

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo is monitoring three young sea turtles, including a loggerhead that was found in April with one of its flippers missing.

Patrick Talbot, curator at BAMZ, said t…

Bernews / News

Beryl U.S. Insured Losses Estimate: $2.5B-$4.5B

July 16, 2024

Moody’s RM Event Response estimates that U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Beryl will likely fall between US$2.5 billion to US$4.5 billion, and represent insured losses associated with wind, storm surge, and precipitation-induced flooding. A spokesperson said, “Losses to the National Flood Insurance Program [NFIP] from this event are estimated to be less than US$300 million. Total […]

Bernews / News

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 15 2024

July 16, 2024

July 15 saw 4,206 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $63,937.00 BD. 1,206 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 8.6% at $38.00 per share, while another 3,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 21.9% at $6.30 per share. The BSX finished at 2,685.26, […]

Bernews / News

‘The Best Interviews The Best’ Series To Launch

July 15, 2024

This summer, ten of Bermuda’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes will represent the island on the biggest sporting stage in Paris, and as part of Bernews special coverage leading up to the Games, we are launching a video series highlighting each one of the athletes. Top Athletes To Host The Video Series Our athletes have reached the very […]

Bernews / News

Oliver Betschart Competes In R&A Junior Open

July 15, 2024

Oliver Betschart is competing in the 2024 R&A Junior Open in Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 R&A Junior Open is being hosted at Kilmarock [Barassie] Golf Links, Barassie, Scotland. The R&A Junior Open has 116 participants competing in u-16 Boys and Girls divisions from over 70 countries. This marks the second time 15 year old Oliver […]

Bernews / News

Yan-Xia Rogers Called To Bermuda Bar

July 15, 2024

Carey Olsen associate Yan-Xia Rogers has been called to the Bermuda Bar before Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bermuda Larry Mussenden. A spokesperson said, “Five lawyers spoke in support of Yan-Xia’s application to be admitted to the Bermuda Bar, including Carey Olsen partner Kyle Masters who moved the application. “Yan-Xia was joined by […]

Government / Official Gazette

AUDITOR GENERAL TRACEY S PITT

July 15, 2024

GOVERNMENT NOTICE No.______ ACTING APPOINTMENT AUDITOR GENERAL

Bernews / News

Official Govt & Legal Notices For July 15 2024

July 15, 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 15] include acting appointments, liquor licence and cancellation of registration. Auditor General Tracey s Pitt Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0689/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Auditor General Publication date: 15 July, 2024 Government Notice No.______ Acting Appointment Auditor General The Governor is pleased to […]

Oliver Betschart four shots off lead after first round of R&A Junior Open

July 15, 2024

Oliver Betschart got off to a good start at the R&A Junior Open in Scotland on Monday.
The Bermudian golfer carded a two-over 74 to earn a share of eleventh, four shots behind leader Aidan Lawson….

Bernews / News

Somerset Lady Trojans Earn BFA Women’s Title

July 15, 2024

Somerset Lady Trojans won the BFA Women’s League Championship title for the 2023/24 season. A BFA spokesperson said, “Congratulations to the Somerset Lady Trojans for taking home the BFA Women’s League Championship title for the 2023/24 season! This is their third league title. “The Trojans’ perfect score of 30 points in the league is a […]

Bernews / News

Visitor Injured In Southampton Scooter Crash

July 15, 2024

A 54-year-old American woman was hospitalized with a broken arm and abrasions after her rental scooter collided with a wooden roadside railing on Middle Road, Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “A visitor received hospital treatment after the rental scooter she was riding collided with a section of wooden roadside railing around 11:10am Friday, 12th July […]

Bernews / News

St John’s Rd Traffic Lights Out Due To Collision

July 15, 2024

The Ministry of Public Works advised “that the traffic lights on St John’s Road, opposite the tennis stadium, are currently out of service due to a vehicle colliding with the control box and prompting an outage.” A Government spokesperson said, “A team is actively working on restoring the traffic lights. Motorists are advised to exercise […]

Bernews / News

US Sailing & Endeavour Host STEAM Training

July 15, 2024

Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that builds self-confidence and life skills by engaging diverse youth from across Bermuda in experiential learning through sailing, partnered with US Sailing’s Reach Initiative for STEAM educator training for public school educators from across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “US Sailing’s Reach Initiative utilises sailing as an educational platform, inspiring youth to […]

Bermudian heading Boston ad agency honoured

July 15, 2024

The American Institute of Graphic Artists Boston has selected Bermuda native, Daren Bascome, the managing director of branding and advertising firm Proverb Agency, as one of three awardees of the 2024…

Bernews / News

Weather Forecast For Tuesday July 16

July 15, 2024

Tuesday, July 16 is expected to see plentiful sunshine, 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 S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6:23am and sunset will be at 8:26pm. […]

News / Royal Gazette

Traffic lights temporarily out of service

July 15, 2024

Traffic lights on St John’s Road in Pembroke are temporarily out of service, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
A ministry spokesman said at 4.45pm that traffic lights opposite the WER Joell St…

Mosaic in restructuring exercise

July 15, 2024

Mosaic Insurance, the Bermudian-based global specialty insurer, has restructured roles across its underwriting and operational teams to drive the growth of its agency business.
The company said the re…

News / Royal Gazette

Visitor sustains broken arm in single-vehicle crash

July 15, 2024

An American visitor has been treated for a broken arm after being involved in a crash on a rental scooter.
Police confirmed that the rider, a 54-year-old woman, was riding along Middle Road, Southampt…

News / Royal Gazette

Endeavour sailing partners with Steam education programme

July 15, 2024

The Endeavour sailing programme has partnered with US Sailing’s Reach Initiative offering training for public school educators from across Bermuda.
Reach Initiative uses sailing as an educational plat…

News / Royal Gazette

Government driver cleared after three-way crash

July 15, 2024

A government driver involved in a three-way collision was cleared of impaired driving suspicions after passing a breath test.
Police said that the 64-year-old driver, from Sandys, was driving a govern…

Aircare apprentices achieve HVAC diplomas

July 15, 2024

Aircare apprentices Bradley Adams, Damen Mallory and James Paynter have graduated from the Bermuda College with Diplomas in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Mr Mallory achieved distinction a…

News / Royal Gazette

KBB hires new executive director

July 15, 2024

One of Bermuda’s oldest environmental charities has hired a new executive director.
Angelita “Angel” Smith was announced today as the newest member of Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s executive team.
Her hiri…

Under-16 basketball team gain valuable experience in Cayman Islands

July 15, 2024

The inaugural Battle by the Beach Tournament in the Cayman Islands proved to be a steep learning curve for Bermuda Basketball Association’s under-16 team.
The island’s youngsters lost their four match…

Sompo tabs Bill Zhang for top role in APAC

July 15, 2024

Bermudian-based Sompo International Holdings Ltd, the global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, has appointed Bill Zhang as president, Consumer Lines,…