Bermuda News Updates

Photos & Video: Bermuda Institute Science Fair

February 23, 2024

Bermuda Institute hosted their Science Fair this week at the Bermuda Institute Auditorium. “Students from Pre-K- Grade 12 have poured their hearts and minds into their projects, ranging from robotics and environmental science to biology and geology,” a spokesperson said. “This fair not only highlights the academic prowess of our students, but also serves as […]

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AM Best Upgrades CG United, Affirms Coralisle

February 23, 2024

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating of CG United Insurance Ltd. to ‘A’ (Excellent) while affirming the ‘A’ rating of its parent company, Coralisle Group Ltd., and its operating subsidiaries, citing increased strategic importance and substantial integration. A spokesperson said, “AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating of CG United Insurance Ltd. […]

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Teams Announced For ECVA Championships

February 23, 2024

The Bermuda Volleyball Association will send Kyle Hamilton and Benjamin Barnett as the men’s team and Megan Hands and Hailey Moss as the women’s team for the 2024 ECVA Beach Volleyball Championships in St. Lucia. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda will be participating in the 2024 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball […]

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Column: Famous On Politics, Policies & More

February 23, 2024

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Christopher Famous] “Granting such individuals streamlined pathways to full rights” – OBA Deputy Party Co-Chairman and C6 candidate Joseph Marable on the OBA plan to give away Bermudian status. It is interesting, yet not surprising to witness the OBA have their candidates continuously put out press statements claiming the […]

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Parliament: Order Of Business For Feb 23rd

February 23, 2024

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 23] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Caricom- An Update, Update on Fisheries, Update on Road Paving and Equipment, the Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement Template, Pursuant to the Employment [Protection of Employee Tips and Other Gratuities] Amendment Act 2023 […]

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Reply to Budget to dominate House session

February 23, 2024

Jarion Richardson, the One Bermuda Alliance leader, is to deliver the Opposition’s comeback to the Bermuda Budget 2024-25 today in the House of Assembly — with no other items listed for debate by legi…

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Government could be billed for damage caused by potholes

February 23, 2024

Motorists could take the Government to court to recoup repair costs if they can prove damage to a vehicle was caused by a pothole, according to an island lawyer.
Peter Sanderson, a senior litigation c…

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Rabain: Budget will drive education reform

February 23, 2024

The Ministry of Education will push ahead with public-school reform this year, spending $5.6 million to start building two new parish primary schools and upgrade two existing facilities.
The overhaul …

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Bermuda College recognises three new fellows for services

February 23, 2024

A former MP, a former Cabinet Secretary and a retired nurse were welcomed as the three new fellows of the Bermuda College in a ceremony over the weekend.
John Barritt, Donald Scott and Cecille Snaith-…

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Renewed call for progress on cannabis legalisation

February 23, 2024

A pressure group has called on the Government to make progress on cannabis reform despite an impasse with the British Government over legalising the drug on the island for regulated use.
Social Justic…

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Woman with cannabis grinders at police station gets discharge

February 23, 2024

A woman caught with drug equipment at Hamilton Police Station has been given a conditional discharge in Magistrates’ Court.
Asah Robinson, 23, admitted having a large and a small cannabis grinder whe…

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Six months behind bars for Ice Queen robber

February 23, 2024

A man who stole from Ice Queen restaurant has been sentenced to six months behind bars.
Michael Simons, 29, admitted robbing Glen Duarte, an employee at the restaurant, when he appeared in Magistrate…

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Webinar series focuses on scholarship success

February 23, 2024

The Department of Workforce Development is running a series of webinar sessions designed to help students successfully apply for scholarships.
The Quick Tips series runs on Mondays and Wednesdays fro…

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Medical issue steers Bahamas-bound cruise to Bermuda

February 23, 2024

A cruise ship en route from Spain to the Bahamas made a detour to Bermuda this week after a passenger suffered medical problems.
According to an incident report, the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre…

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Everest Promotes Two Reinsurance Leaders

February 23, 2024

Everest announced the promotion of two key leaders in the Reinsurance Division, with Jill Beggs promoted to Reinsurance EVP and COO and Jiten Voralia appointed as Head of North America Treaty Reinsurance. A spokesperson said, “Everest Group, Ltd. [NYSE: EG], a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions has […]

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BMOC Arranges Emergency Medical Transfer

February 23, 2024

The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] coordinated a transfer for an elderly passenger experiencing breathing difficulties aboard the P&O cruise ship Ventura. A BMOC spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a satellite telephone call from the Bermuda registered P&O cruise ship Ventura, which was on a transatlantic crossing from La Coruna, Spain to Freeport, […]