Bermuda News Updates

Teekay Corporation donated $15,000 to Bermuda charities as a part of the Company’s Annual Corporate Social Responsibility program. A spokesperson said, “Teekay prides itself on being a good corporate citizen by helping to strengthen and give back to communities where their employees lives and work.” “Angelique Burgess, Senior Corporate Manager of Teekay Corporation said that […]

The Ministry of Health has “been informed about the recall of specific granola bars and granola cereals by The Quaker Oats Company due to potential Salmonella contamination” and noted that  “the authorized local distributor, Dunkley & Pioneer Dairies Ltd, has verified the removal of these products from the market.” A Government spokesperson said, “Consumers are […]

The Bermuda Sports Anti-Doping Agency [BSADA] has been successfully removed from the compliance watchlist by the World Anti-Doping Association [WADA]. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday [December 20], the World Anti-Doping Association [WADA] informed the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport that the Bermuda Sports Anti-Doping Agency [BSADA] has successfully been taken off their compliance ‘watchlist.’” […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 21] include acting appointments. Chief Employee And Orginizational Development Officer Mrs. Ianthia Fox Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Acting Appointments Notice ID GN0997/2023 Public Authorities / Department Employee & Organizational Development Publication date 21 December, 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Department Of Employee & Organizational Development […]

Friday, December 22 is expected to be mostly cloudy, with the high to be near 18°C/65°F, and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be N. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7:16am and sunset will be at 5:18pm. […]

The winners of this year’s Charity Christmas Tree event have been announced, with Open Airways placing first to win $3,250.00, Menuhin Foundation placing second to win $1,250.00, while Kaleidoscope earned a $1,000 donation by placing third, and all the charities that took part receiving a $750 donation. A spokesperson said, “The time has come to announce the […]

Police officers saw 16-year-old Ajahni Lema Bascome near Admiralty House today [Dec 21] and “as the officers approached, Mr. Lema-Bascome fled” and residents are urged to please call the police if they see the teen. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:20 am on Thursday, December 21, 2023, police officers on mobile patrol in the Spanish […]

In a video message, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, extended holiday greetings to Bermuda, emphasizing the importance of responsible celebration. A Government spokesperson said, “With the holiday season fast approaching, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, extends warm greetings to the people of Bermuda and issues a timely reminder to celebrate responsibly in […]

The Argus Group reported results for the six months ended September 30, 2023. Argus Chief Executive Officer, Alison Hill, stated “There was good momentum in our business in the first half of the year, with insurance revenue increasing by 9 per cent, fee revenues rising by 16 per cent, and very strong operating cashflows. The […]

The Forth House – located on Main Road, Somerset – is getting set to host an entrepreneur event on Saturday [Dec 23] beginning at 10.00am, featuring more than 20 participants. A spokesperson said, “The Forth House will be hosting an entrepreneur event located on Main Road, Somerset. We started out doing a soft launch to […]

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch expressed “immense pleasure” at the Skills Development Programme [SDP] recognition and awards ceremony, highlighting the accomplishments of the fourteen participants and three summer students in completing the programme’s ninth cohort. Minister Burch said, “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, family and friends. It is with immense pleasure that I […]

Camilo Legere produced the golfer’s dream round at the Turtle Hill Golf Course during the final round of the Fecchio Cup by firing a 4 over par round of 68 which included a hole-in-one on the 11th hole. Legere trailed overnight leader Dylan Muso by one shot going into the second and final round, Legere […]

The Devonshire Cougars came from behind to edge Young Men Social Club 2-1 at the Devonshire Recreation Club to close the distance to just one point off the league leaders. After a scoreless first half, Young Men Social Club took the lead in the 89th minute when Ryan Parris found the back of the net, […]

In Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes, sixth-place New Comers went down 4 – 0 to the league leaders Last Pin, second-placed Islanders defeated fourth-place Star Lites 4 – 0, and the fifth-place Blue Angels went down 3 – 1 to the third place Pinsplitters. Men Handicap Game: 255 McNeil Simmons […]

A trip in December 2023 by Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell to New York cost $914.65, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from December 14, 2023 – December 15, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and […]

A trip in November to December 2023 by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban to Dubai, United Arab Emirates cost $18,274.62, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from November 30, 2023 – December 12, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Deputy Premier and Minister […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Adam Scott, the BermudAir chief executive, believes the “sky’s the limit” for the island’s first airline after reflecting on its first 100 days since launching. On September 1, BermudAir took to the air and is flying to three destinations – Boston, Fort Lauderdale and Westchester County Airport – with two leased […]

The Ministry of Finance published Form CT-ELP to “facilitate elections by Bermuda Constituent Entities in accordance with the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023.” A Government spokesperson said, “While there is no requirement under the Act to make elections in advance of filing a Bermuda corporate income tax return, Form CT-ELP has been developed to allow […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 4.4% in July, the overall volume of retail sales index increased 3.0% when compared to July 2022, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “July’s retail sales volume increased 3.0% compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales increased […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 20] include acting appointments, Bermudian status, public notification and road sobriety checkpoint notice. Permanent Secretary Cabinet Office Edward Lamb Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Acting Appointments Notice ID GN0995/2023 Public Authorities / Department Cabinet Headquarters Publication date 20 December, 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Cabinet Office […]

Thursday, December 21 is expected to be windy with a few clouds from time to time, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F, and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at […]

A trip in November 2023 by Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinèe Furbert to Barbados cost $0, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from November 20, 2023 – November 21, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Tinèe S. Furbert, JP, […]

Two persons aboard the sailing vessel “Relentless” were rescued by the container ship “CMA CGM URAL” south of Bermuda. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “US Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Centre Miami reports that the 53 foot ketch rigged sailing vessel Relentless on a voyage from Bermuda to the Bahamas with 2 persons […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the July 2023 CPI from the Department of Statistics today [Dec 20]. A Government spokesperson said, “In summary, consumers paid 2.8 per cent more in July 2023 than a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. This level of […]

[Column written by Glenn Fubler & Lynn Millett] Christmas is a time to reflect on empathy – considering the well-being of others. That story of a mother forced to give birth in a stable, inspires empathy in most. The Wise Men and the shepherds – demonstrated the Best of Humanity. The Emperor’s decree to ‘kill […]

A cohort of 15 Bermuda Public School Math Teachers have been recognized for completing a professional development programme. A Government spokesperson said, “Lead Practitioner [LP] accreditation is a professional learning process that drives improvement by building a culture of evidence-informed teaching and learning. Educators are accredited through the SSAT Lead Practitioner Programmes, offered online by […]