Bermuda News Updates

The Government announced that Short-Term Relief Application is now available online. The Government said, “For persons experiencing sudden hardship you can apply to the Department of Financial Assistance for the short-term relief. Apply online at forms.gov.bm/strb.” The Government previously announced that they introduced legislation to “establish a framework to provide immediate financial support on a […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Katura Horton-Perinchief, the Bermuda chef de mission, believes those athletes who made their Olympic debuts in Paris have a bright future and hopes they push for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. Bermuda’s Olympic team included six athletes competing on the biggest stage for the first time – triathletes Erica Hawley […]

Shakira Dill-Francois has been appointed the Solicitor General and Nalini Salick has been appointed as the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, the Government announced today. A spokesperson said, “The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter today announced the appointments of Ms. Shakira Dill-Francois as the Solicitor General and Ms. Nalini Salick as Chief Parliamentary Counsel – both posts […]

The Bermuda Junior Cycling Team continued competing at the Junior Caribbean Championship event in Saint Martin. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] is proud of the resilience and determination shown by our Junior Cycling Team as they competed in the Junior Caribbean Championship road races today under brutally hot conditions. Boys Juvenile Race: […]

[Written by Walter Roban] Lately, the OBA has been on the attack, with press statements dripping with venom and filled with factual errors. We understand that this is simply a sign of their growing frustration as their policies continue to be viewed as anti-Bermudian, their candidates remain uninspiring, and the prospect of them taking power […]

Monday, August 12 is expected to see mostly sunny skies, with the high to be near 31°C/88°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6:41am and sunset will be at […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Donna Raynor has experienced a busy and rewarding few weeks at the Olympic Games in Paris as part of her role on the World Athletics Council. Among Raynor’s many highlights were presenting a gold medal to United States athlete Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won the women’s 400 metres hurdles and met rapper […]

The Government announced that members of the Department of Transportation’s Digital Fare Media Team earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for July. A Government spokesperson said, “Last Friday [Aug. 9], Premier David Burt presented the Government of Bermuda’s Public Service Excellence Award to a Department of Public Transportation Team for the month of July. “The Digital […]

CPA Bermuda will be giving away over 500 pre-stuffed backpacks filled with school supplies during an event on Saturday, August 24th at the Cabinet Office Lawn in Hamilton. The event poster says, “CPA Bermuda is excited to help students prepare for the new school year by giving away over 500 pre-stuffed backpacks filled with essential […]

Bermuda made its debut at the 36th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship, with junior golfers Sienna Mosquera and Arman Newton competing individually and achieving notable finishes in Kingston, Jamaica. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association were represented at the 36th CAJGC for the first time ever as the BGA were recently accepted into the […]

Bermuda honoured its National Heroes with a Premier’s Concert on June 30th, featuring performances and tribute art by prominent local artists. The Department of culture has provided a full video of the event, and the video description says, “A celebration of our National Heroes with a concert featuring some of Bermuda’s most talented musicians, visual […]

Bermuda finished 7th at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group Three Division in Trinidad & Tobago, after defeating the Bahamas in their final match. Shelby Madeiros got Bermuda off to a strong start, dominating Tatyana Maduabuchukwu 6-2, 6-0 in the first singles match. However, the Bahamas leveled the tie when Danielle Andrea Thompson defeated […]

The Bermuda Junior Cycling team competed at the Individual Time Trial at the Junior Caribbean Road Championships in Saint Martin. A spokesperson said, “Despite challenging weather conditions, our young athletes delivered strong performances against tough competition. “The morning began with thunder and lightning, creating wet and tricky conditions on the roads. As the storm passed, the […]

News that BELCO awarded 20 scholarships, 25 students earned ABIC Education awards, Jovan Jordan-Whitter was appointed head tennis coach at the University of New England, and Bermuda’s U15 girls football team defeated Suriname, Cuba and the Cayman Islands were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, One […]

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] to Martello Re Limited. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Martello Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as […]

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC], in collaboration with the Cruising Club of America and US Sailing, is “actively reviewing the safety incidents that occurred during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return passages.” A spokesperson said, “Since the race concluded in June, our teams have been diligently collecting information and assessing the events to […]

Sunday, August 11 is expected to see mostly sunny skies, with the high to be near 32°C/89°F and the low to be near 28°C/82°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6:40am and sunset will be at […]

Bermudian Khano Smith has been honored as the USL Championship Coach of the Month for July. Rhode Island FC reported, “Rhode Island FC General Manager and Head Coach Khano Smith has been named USL Championship Coach of the Month after leading his club to a 3W-0L-1D record in the month of July, extending a club-record unbeaten streak […]

Conor White competed in the Criterium Camarles a 60KM Road Race in Spain. Representing Austin Outlaws, White finished 6th clocking a time of 1:20:11, he was 51 seconds behind the winner Marc Rubirola from Spain. Related Stories Junior Cycling Team To Compete In Saint Martin Kaden Hopkins Finishes 106th In Tour Alsace Skye Ferguson Wins […]

Bernews’ latest virtual art gallery features a distinctive collection of Bermuda onion-themed wedding cakes, merging culinary art with imaginative design. Dive into this virtual experience to appreciate the quirky and captivating charm of these edible creations. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast or simply curious, this gallery provides a delightful visual feast for all. Related Stories […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 10th. On Saturday the Vision of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Liberty of the Seas cruise […]

Martha Harris Myron’s Bermuda PondStraddler Finance Media Productions has launched a series of interactive financial literacy videos to highlight Bermuda’s financial sector. A spokesperson said, “Developed by Martha Harris Myron in her continued financial literacy mission for Bermuda, these productions specifically focus on Bermuda’s uniquely sophisticated financial environment as the Global Climate Risk Capital and […]

The Office of Youth Affairs will host a Proclamation Reading of International Youth Day 2024 – which has a theme of “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development” — on Monday [August 12] at City Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “International Youth Day is an annual observance that highlights the importance of […]

Enstar Group announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has reached an agreement to provide a ground-up Loss Portfolio Transfer [LPT] with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited [QBE]. A spokesperson said, “The transaction involves a diversified portfolio of US commercial liability and workers’ compensation business, largely underwritten on recently discontinued programs. Enstar […]

Everest Group, Ltd. declared a $2.00 per share dividend, payable by September 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Everest Group, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $2.00 per common share. This dividend will be payable on or before September 27, 2024 to […]

Bermuda secured a 2-0 victory over Cuba in the Concacaf Girls’ Under-15 Championship today [August 9] with goals from Nila Samuels and Milan Gibbons-Thomas. The win earned the team — who have already defeated Suriname and the Cayman Islands — fifth position in League B at the Concacaf Girls Under-15 Championship in Trinidad & Tobago. […]

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 […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 9] include notification of planning applications registered, liquor licence, acting appointments, notice of intended marriage and notice of winding up and appointment. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 9, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0757/2024 Public Authorities / […]

Saturday, August 10 is expected to be mainly sunny, with the high to be near 32°C/90°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6:40am and sunset will be at 8:08pm. […]