Bermuda News Updates

The Ministry “is currently progressing the development of a National Disability Register, which will be a first for Bermuda,” Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8] the Minister said, ”This morning I rise as Minister with responsibility for persons with disabilities, to acknowledge the […]

The “Economic Recovery Plan is paying and will continue to pay dividends to Bermuda” and “almost two-thirds of the 30 initiatives are actively engaged in the desired level of economic activity,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8]. The Minister said, “Of the 30 Commitments, just […]

The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] launched its December campaign, “Designated Driver/Designate your Driver” noting that “we want this holiday season to be of joy and cheer, and by being responsible and adhering to the rules of the road we can make this happen.” A spokesperson said, “The BRSC announces its slogan for December, “Designated […]

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt provided an overview of his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates for Abu Dhabi Finance Week and the COP28 event in Dubai. “COP28 is the largest and most important environmental event of the year and also a diplomatic event […]

“With the bill that will be tabled later today, the Government plans to introduce a 15% corporate income statutory tax that will be applicable to Bermuda businesses that are part of a multinational group with annual revenue of €750M or more,” Premier David Burt said, adding that it will ”fulfil Bermuda’s commitment to participate in the […]

An 11-year-old boy is listed in serious condition in the ICU after being struck by a car in Sandys yesterday afternoon [Dec 7], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, 7th December 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a road traffic collision involving […]

Santa Claus is set to visit St. George’s on Saturday [Dec 9] as a special event will be held that will also include fun castles, food vendors, dancers, majorettes, the Gombeys and more. A spokesperson said, “The Historic Town of St. George is set to transform into a winter wonderland as we eagerly await the […]

“Currently we anticipate welcoming approximately 539,127 passengers, with an associated revenue forecast of $168.7 million in passenger and crew spending,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said as he provided an update on the 2023 cruise ship season. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8], the Minister said, “The following are the recent projections […]

The annual “Friends of Sandys 5K Road Race” is set to take place on Sunday [Dec 17] at Boaz Island Field. The event poster says the event will kick off with walkers at 8 am [$25 registration], followed by juniors at 8:15 am [$15 registration], and runners at 8:30 am [$30 registration]. Participants can pick […]

PechaKucha Bermuda announced the lineup for its Volume 32 event scheduled for tonight [Dec 8] at the Bermuda Society of Arts. A spokesperson said, “PechaKucha Bermuda is thrilled to unveil the dynamic lineup for its Volume 32 event, set to take place on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Bermuda Society of Arts. This edition […]

YouTube has featured Bermudian B. Dylan Hollis – who also has millions of followers – in its official newsletter as one of the platform’s “top creators.” The YouTube newsletter highlights Hollis for earning more than 200,000 channel subscriptions in the first 90 days of publishing his first short, and says, “Known for his cooking videos, […]

Matthew Elliott concluded competing in the Paddington Sports Club Squash Championships in England, making an impressive showing to claim the victory. In the PSC Squash Championships 2023 Open B Class, Elliott won the championship match 3 – 0. Elliott defeated Chris Morrell in a best of five format 11-8, 11-7, 11-9 to be crowned the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s national team coach, said she is proud of her players and believes the best is yet to come despite missing out on reaching the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifying play-offs. Bermuda’s hopes of reaching the inaugural regional competition were dashed after they lost 2-0 away to […]

The 2023 ISCA 52nd World Sunfish Championships have commenced in Florida, with Bermuda’s Malcolm Smith in action. Amidst a fleet of 100 sailors, Smith currently holds the 30th position after completing six races, amassing a total of 134 points. Smith’s best finish thus far has been a 20th-place finish in the 4th race of the […]

Bermuda headquartered Bacardi has “successfully completed the world’s first commercial production of a glass spirits bottle fueled by hydrogen in a trial that took place earlier this month.” A spokesperson said, “Bacardi worked with premium glassmaker, Hrastnik1860, to pioneer new technology that powered a glass furnace with hydrogen as its primary energy source and in doing […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Dec 8] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the COP 28, Tabling the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023, Update on the Economic Recovery Plan, Update on Cruise Ship Season, International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Strengthening Bermuda’s Healthcare System: National Digital Health […]

Friday December 8 is expected to see mostly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 7:08am and sunset will be at […]

The British House of Commons is holding a ‘Debate on a Motion on the Implementation of Public Registers of Beneficial Ownership in the UK’s Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies’ and you can tune in and watch live below. The UK legislation to have the OTs implement originally passed back in 2018; the matter had been […]

The Bermuda Karting Club announced a special tribute to the late Duke Soares, scheduled for this upcoming Sunday, December 10th. A spokesperson said, “Join us this Sunday, December 10th, [races start at 11:30am] as we pay tribute to the legendary Duke Soares, founding president of the Bermuda Karting Club in 1976. Duke, one of the […]

Police responded to a report of a robbery at Food Hub on Angle Street, stating that “one of the suspects entered the premises and apparently brandished a firearm to the female staff member.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:40pm Monday, 4th December 2023, police responded to a report of a robbery which occurred at the Food Hub […]

In Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes, saw the Blue Angels fall 3 – 1 to the Islanders, the Star Lites defeated the Last Pin 3 – 1, and the match between the Pinsplitters and the New Comers end 2 – 2. Men Handicap Game: McNeil Simmons 223, Llewellyn Jones 220, […]

The third and final round of the Goodwill Golf Tournament saw participants in action across three of Bermuda’s golf courses. Belmont Hills Golf Club The Seawatch Golf Club team of Dwayne Pearman, Nittin Aggawal, Ian Page and Geoff Piggott had the low net of the day with a 12-under par 58, Damian Palayandi from the […]

Mastercard and First Atlantic Commerce [FAC] have formally agreed to advance financial inclusion and safe digital payments across Central America and the Caribbean through a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU]. A spokesperson said, “Mastercard, the global technology company in the payments industry, and First Atlantic Commerce [FAC], a leading online payment gateway and fraud management solutions […]

Pharaoh Benevides won the 15 & over men’s division with a score of 2,806, while 3,002 points saw Jorgia White win the 15 & over women’s division. Noah Maranzana, won the 13-14 men’s division with 2,678 points, while Katherine Wheddon, won the 13-14 women’s division with 3,299 points. Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association Winter Age Group […]

SiriusPoint Ltd. and and program administrator ProVerity Underwriters announced a “new strategic partnership.” A spokesperson said, “As a provider of capacity, SiriusPoint will work closely with ProVerity to develop customized solutions for the professional liability market. “Based in Philadelphia and founded in 2023, ProVerity combines its underwriting experience and expertise of complex risks to provide specialty […]

Carey Olsen’s FinTech practice has achieved a standout five Band 1 rankings in the Chambers FinTech 2024 guide. A spokesperson said, “The firm’s Bermuda and Jersey FinTech practices were both ranked in Band 1, with partners Steven Rees Davies [Bermuda], Chris Duncan [Cayman Islands] and Chris Griffin [Jersey] also achieving Band 1 individual rankings. “Carey […]

December 6 saw 15,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $458,141.00 BD. 13,200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 5.3% at $30.00 per share, while another 900 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $24.49 per share. 1,600 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks […]