Bermuda News Updates

BUEI Announces Winners Of YRE Competition

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] has announced the winners of the 2024 Young Reporters for the Environment [YRE] Journalism Competition. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is proud to announce the winners of the National Young Reporters for the Environment [YRE] Competition. This year, BUEI received a total of thirty-two entries […]

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Govt House On Bomb Threat Hoaxes In OTs

Following a series of hoax bomb threats received by British Overseas Territories, including Bermuda. the Governor said her “office is working with the full range of Bermudian authorities and institutions to review our response and ensure that lessons learned are properly and rapidly applied.” Governor Rena Lalgie said, “Over recent weeks a series of hoax […]

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City Advisory On Bermuda Day Trash Collection

As Bermuda Day approaches, the City of Hamilton has issued reminders regarding trash collection. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage collection is scheduled on the following dates during the Bermuda Day weekend: Thursday, May 23rd – last collection will take place at 5:00pm. Monday, May […]

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Public Service To Celebrate 115th Half Marathon

On Friday, May 24, 2024, the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby will celebrate its 115th Anniversary, and the Public Service will observe the milestone occasion with a series of wellness activities this week. A Government spokesperson said, “Tomorrow [Wednesday, May 22], public servants and members of the community will participate in a lunchtime Wellness Walk around […]

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Nic Narraway Wins Silver Medal In Brazil

Nic Narraway has claimed a silver medal at the Pan American Road Cycling Championships in Brazil today [May 21]. Narraway, competing in the under-23 time-trial over 11.8 kilometres in Sao Jose dos Campos, crossed the line 45min 35.581sec to secure a podium finish. He was just nine seconds off the gold medal won by Chilean […]

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Government / Official Gazette

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MS. JONELLE CHRISTOPHER | Government of Bermuda

NOTICE NO. ___ ACTING APPOINTMENT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT Ms. Jonelle Christopher, Department of Public Transportation has been appointed to act as Director of Public Transportation, Ministry of Transport

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Government / Official Gazette

PATI DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGY | Government of Bermuda

BERMUDA PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (CONTRACTS VALUED $50,000 OR MORE) DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES NOTICE 2023 GN / 2023 The Permanent Secretary who has supervision of the Department of Information and Digital Technologies, in exercise of the power conferred by section 6(6) of the Public Access to Information Act 2010, gives the following Notice: Citation

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Video: Aeziah Divine After Racing In UK

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine said he gained “valuable experience” racing in the R&G British Talent Cup second round at Donington Park in Leicestershire at the weekend. Divine, who races for British development team Microlise Cresswell Racing, said he is becoming more comfortable on the Honda NSF250R bike and enjoying racing […]

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Fresh Air Films ‘Sunset Cinema’ On June 22

The City of Hamilton invited the public to Barr’s Bay Park on June 22 for Fresh Air Films: Sunset Cinema, featuring Kung Fu Panda 4 and The Beekeeper, with free admission, food vendors on-site and more. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is inviting members of the public to join us at the iconic […]

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Major Simons Appointed As Commanding Officer

Governor Rena Lalgie announced that Major Duncan Simons will succeed Lt Col Ben Beasley BEM as Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment on June 1, 2024. Governor Lalgie said, “The Regiment plays a key role in ensuring the safety and security of Bermuda both on land and on water and Major Simons’ experience, gained […]

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Gayle Lindsay On May 24th Title Hopes

[Written by Stephen Wright] Gayle Lindsay vividly remembers turning onto Dutton Avenue, looking longingly at the finish line, and realising she had “achieved something special” moments before winning her first Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby women’s race last year. The Scottish runner said she was proud to have etched her name into the history books as a […]

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MarketPlace Announces Bermuda Day Hours

The MarketPlace announced that their stores will have regular hours from May 20 to May 23, be closed on May 24 for Bermuda Day, and resume regular hours on May 25 and 26. A spokesperson said, “From Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23, The MarketPlace stores will operate during their regular hours, while on Friday, […]

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MoonGate Medical Holds First Health Fair

MoonGate Medical held a health fair at the Seventh Day Adventist Hall in Hamilton on May 9. A spokesperson said, “MoonGate Medical, a division of the MoonGate Group, held its first health fair at the Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Hall on May 9th 2024. The theme was ‘know your numbers!’ “Participation from vendors spanned the […]

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Column: Simmons On Canvassing & More

[Opinion column written by the PLP’s Lindsay Simmons] Good day Bermuda! To me, the best part about being a candidate for Parliament is getting out on the doorstep and connecting with the people I want to serve. Canvassing can be a humbling experience. Not everyone is willing to give you a chance. Not everyone wants […]

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Swimmers Conclude In Atlanta Classic

Bermuda swimmers concluded competing in the Atlanta Classic Swimming Championships. Emma Harvey finished 11th in the women’s 100 LC meter backstroke preliminaries touching the wall in a time of 1:02.55, to advance to the B final. Harvey finished 6th in the final clocking 1:02.02. During the 100 LC meter butterfly preliminaries, Harvey finished 8th clocking […]

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Column: Bermuda’s Stone Age Technology

[Opinion column written by Dr Edward Harris ] The Stone Age generally ended some five thousand years ago with the invention of forging tools in iron. Prior to that, implements were made of stone and probably of timber, although the latter is less obvious in the archaeological record, as it tends to rot. Sadly perhaps, […]

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Free Melanoma Awareness Event At City Hall

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre will host a free public presentation on melanoma and skin cancer prevention this Wednesday at the City Hall Arts Centre. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is proud to announce an upcoming event dedicated to raising awareness about melanoma and skin cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Titled “Cancer […]

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Robin Horsfield Achieves 13th-Place Finish

Robin Horsfield continued his fine start to the mountain bike season by achieving a thirteenth-place finish at the Hardwood Canada Cup p/b Trek. The Bermudian, competing in the men’s elite cross-country Olympic race, posted a time of 1hr 43min 25sec. His impressive showing follows on from his career-best third-place finish at the Trek Store Ontario […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 20 2024

May 20 saw 5,974 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $31,062.06 BD. 41 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $35.00 per share, while another 2,834 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.16 per share. 136 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, […]

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Sailing: Ebbin Guides St George’s To 3rd Place

Christian Ebbin helped guide St George’s School to a third-place finish in the ISSA Baker Team Race National Championships. Ebbin and his teammates finished with a record of 12 & 5, as did second place Mater Del High School, with point Loma High School winning with a score of 14 & 3. Related Stories Sailing: […]

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KPMG Appoints Thomas Tiplin & Jay Payne

KPMG in Bermuda announced the appointment of Thomas [Tom] Tiplin as an Audit Partner and Jay Payne as a Tax Partner. A spokesperson said, “Tom joins the firm from KPMG in the UK where he focused on global and regional insurance and reinsurance clients operating in the non-life and life sectors. Tom has worked with a […]

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Premier On Red Tape Reduction Consultation

Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt held a press conference today [May 20] on Red Tape Reduction Consultation. Premier Burt said, “Good afternoon, members of the media and to the people of Bermuda. “As your Government, we believe in a Bermuda where everyone has a voice, and our strength lies in listening to those […]

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Rotary Clubs Of Bermuda Host Day of Service

The Rotary Clubs of Bermuda, in collaboration with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], conducted their Rotary EPIC Day of Service on Saturday, May 18th. A spokesperson said, “The Rotary Clubs of Bermuda partnered with KBB and invited past and present Rotarians, public and private school students, friends of KBB and Friends of Rotary to their Rotary […]

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Bermuda Day Road & Traffic Closures Announced

The Ministry of Public Works has announced road and traffic restrictions for Bermuda Day on May 24th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public about road and traffic restrictions for Bermuda Day on Friday, 24 May 2024. These measures are necessary to accommodate the various race events and […]

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Video: Simmons Earns First-Round Win In Mexico

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons scored his third successive first-round stoppage win with a TKO over Mexican Victor Aceves in Tijuana yesterday [May 19]. Simmons dropped Aceves [2-7-2] twice in the opening stanza before the referee waved the fight off, handing the Bermudian his fourth straight victory since turning professional. Dismantling his […]

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News / Royal Gazette

Consultation on cutting red tape gets 95 recommendations

The Government is pressing ahead with plans to abolish outdated rules and regulations that stifle business development.
At a press conference today, David Burt said that the Government had received 95…

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News / Royal Gazette

Union says school staffing shortages must be a priority

Fixing an “alarming” shortage of substitute teachers for public schools should be the Department of Education’s top priority, teachers’ representatives insisted.
Dante Cooper, the general secretary of…

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News / Royal Gazette

Health clinic attracts record number of men

A health clinic for men offered medical services to a record 50 people on Saturday.
The Daily Male Men’s Health Clinic was held at the Bermuda Industrial Union and provided free services including te…

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News / Royal Gazette

Man arrested after two-vehicle collision

A man has been arrested after two bikes collided in Devonshire yesterday.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said two men were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after the crash on Nor…

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News / Royal Gazette

Rosedon Hotel Bermuda to undergo major renovation

A Hamilton hotel is to undergo a multimillion-dollar renovation that will include rebranding as a more upmarket establishment, the introduction of an outdoor pizzeria and a poolside bar.
The overhaul…

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Bermuda Teen Awards To Honour 88 Teens

Teen Services will honor 88 teens at the 38th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards on May 18th at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “Teen Services is delighted to announce that 88 outstanding teens, representing a total of 114 nominations from all high schools on the island, will be honoured at the 38th […]

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Four Cyclists To Compete At Pan Ams In Brazil

The Bermuda Bicycle Association announced that Conor White, Kaden Hopkins, Gabriella Arnold and Nic Narraway will represent Bermuda at the 2024 Pan American Road Championships in Brazil. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Bicycle Association proudly unveils the lineup of cyclists set to represent Bermuda at the 2024 Pan American Road Championship in São José dos Campos, Brazil, […]

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Andre Lambe On Camp, Paklos Fight And More

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Andre Lambe has spent the past few months training in Orlando, Florida, at various professional gyms to prepare for his fight against American Kenny Paklos at The Shed in Dockyard on Saturday [May 25]. Lambe was due to face the undefeated Paklos in March; however, the fight was postponed, with […]

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Business / News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette

KPMG appoints new partners in Bermuda

KPMG in Bermuda has announced the appointment of two new partners ― Tom Tiplin as audit partner and Jay Payne as a tax partner.
Tom joins the firm from KPMG in the UK where he focused on global and re…

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday May 21

Tuesday, May 21 is expected to see considerable clouds early; some decrease in clouds later in the day, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will […]

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News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette / Sport

Sailor Rockal Evans victorious in Pallas Gold Cup

Rockal Evans and the crew aboard Matador had plenty of cause for celebration after successfully retaining the coveted Pallas Capital Gold Cup in Sydney, Australia, at the weekend.
Led by helmsman Davi…

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Government / Official Gazette

List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on May 20, 2024 | Government of Bermuda

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

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION REGULATORY AUTHORITY GENERAL DETERMINATION 2020 | Government of Bermuda

High Demand Spectrum Notice Notice type Government Notice Public Notification Notice ID GNXXX/2024 Public Authorities / Department Ministry Level Publication date 17 May 2024 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS ACT 2011 REGULATORY AUTHORITY (GRANT OF SPECTRUM LICENCES, PERMITS AND EXEMPTED FREQUENCIES) GENERAL DETERMINATION 2020

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Day Loyal Hill Style

The Loyal Hill community in Devonshire kicked off their Bermuda Day celebrations a bit early, with a special parade this weekend featuring dancers, the Gombeys, a race and more. Related Stories Photos & Video: Bermuda Day Tape Markings Photos, Video & 360: Spectators Set Up Photos & Video: Heritage Month Mini Floats Photos: Premier Cheers On Derby Runners Photos: […]

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Video: Jamaica Defeats Bermuda In Rugby

Jamaica narrowly defeated the Bermuda team by a score of 19-14 in a Rugby Americas North [RAN] Men’s XV’s tournament match in Jamaica. America’s Rugby News report said, “Jamaica narrowly overcame Bermuda on Saturday. Played at the Bramwell Clarke Sports Complex in Ewarton, Jamaica, the Jamaica Crocs were 19-14 winners. “The Jamaica Crocs started strongly. […]

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49-Year-Old Motorcyclist Arrested After Collision

A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving following a collision in Devonshire on Sunday evening. A spokesperson said, “A collision involving two male motorcyclists along North Shore Road, Devonshire, near Loyal Hill Road around 7:10pm Sunday 19th May 2024, has led to the arrest of one of the men, said to be […]

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End-To-End Surpasses Fundraising Goals

The Convex End-to-End took place on Saturday, April 27th with 2,578 individuals participating, and the organizers said it “surpassed expectations in funds raised, with an announcement on the total impact expected in June once all donations have been received.” Anne Mello, End-to-End Board Chair, said, “The organizing team extends heartfelt gratitude to participants, volunteers, and sponsors […]

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Bermuda Dance Academy To Present Recital

The Bermuda Dance Academy will present its 9th Annual Recital, “Night at the Museum – Curated Dance Collection” on Saturday, June 8th. A spokesperson said, “The 9th Annual Dance Recital “Night at the Museum – Curated Dance Collection” by the Bermuda Dance Academy, directed by Nikia Manders, promises an enchanting evening of dance at the […]

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Photos & Video: Court Street Market

The merchants of Court Street held a Court Street Market yesterday [May 19] with a wide variety of items for sale. Market spokesperson Gary Augustus previously said, “There are a lot of new vendors this year. Court Street Market is an outlet for up and coming business entrepreneurs to show their merchandise and sell to the […]

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Day Tape Markings

People have started marking their spots along the race and parade routes in anticipation of the upcoming Bermuda Day holiday, with numerous locations reserved along the routes. Bermudians traditionally mark their spots for Bermuda Day — which will take place on Friday, May 24th this year — seeking to claim prime viewing points for both […]

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Column: Myron On Saving Bermuda’s Sloop

[Opinion column written by Martha Harris Myron] The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission [BCGC] recently received a BMD $10 million guarantee to keep operating. The Bermuda Sloop Foundation was barely able to raise BMD $150,000 to keep our international marine reputation afloat. BCGC is a nine-year old dormant organisation promoting “responsible” gambling. The Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s […]

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Salvation Army Set To Hold Red Shield Tag Day

Governor Rena Lalgie received the inaugural tag for the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Tag Day, set for Wednesday [May 22]. Captain Dennis Maybury incoming Salvation Army Bermuda Regional Public Relations Officer designate, Bermuda Salvation Army Area Commander Major Cathy Simms, 6-year-old volunteer Matteo Ramabuke, Governor of Bermuda HRM Rena Lalgie, and Lieutenant Lester Ward, Executive […]

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Rick Wright’s Greenville Regain Top Spot

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph have regained the top spot in the USL League One after beating Richmond Kickers 1-0 away on Saturday [May 18]. Lyam MacKinnon scored the winner in the 85th minute with a neat finish. Greenville have 16 points from eight matches this season. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Wright made appearances […]

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Aaliyah Nolan Scores Against Hull City

Aaliyah Nolan ended her season in style by scoring in Bradford City AFC Women’s 6-2 win away to Hull City in the North East Regional Women’s League yesterday [May 19]. Nolan scored her team’s fifth goal, firing into the bottom corner, and created the sixth, slipping a pass to Maria McKenna. The Bermuda women’s national […]

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DailyMale Health Clinic Hosts First 2024 Event

[Written by Patrick Bean] The DailyMale Men’s Health Clinic hosted a highly successful first event of 2024 on Saturday [May 18] at the Bermuda Industrial Union. Client traffic was brisk, as a clinic record 50 men were provided free offerings of testing for prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease between 9 am and 1 pm, with […]

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