Bermuda News Updates

Hamilton Princess donates laptops to students

December 6, 2023

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has donated Chromebook laptops to students at a Pembroke school.
As part of its annual school community partnership, the hotel also provided M3 students at Del…

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Bermuda wares on sale at BNT pop-up shop from Monday

December 6, 2023

A holiday market featuring the work of local vendors is back for its seventh year.
The Bermuda National Trust’s annual pop-up shop returns at its headquarters in Paget, the historic home Waterville, a…

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Ball Hockey: Appleby & Positive Image Dental Win

December 6, 2023

A total of 31 goals were scored in the latest round of Bermuda Ball Hockey Federation action at the PCC Hockey Rink. Hamilton Princess 2 – Appleby 12 In the opener, Appleby scored four times in the first period, six times in the second period, and twice in the third as they defeated the Hamilton […]

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Photos & Video: Ten Charity Christmas Trees

December 6, 2023

Ten charities have been announced for the Charity Christmas Tree Event and the the public is asked to come out and vote for your favorite tree, as the People’s Choice Award winner will earn a $1750 donation. A spokesperson said, “10 charities were busy during the tree decorating night for the Charity Christmas Tree Event. […]

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Regiment & Salvation Army Holiday Concerts

December 6, 2023

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport invite the public to “enjoy an outdoor holiday concert series starting this Saturday and continuing each Saturday until Christmas at various locations around the island.” Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Owen Darrell, praised the joint musical venture saying, “The holiday season is a time for reflection and […]

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Nominations For 2023 Bermuda Sports Award

December 6, 2023

The Department of Sport and Recreation is now accepting nominations for 2023 Bermuda Sports Award. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport wishes to invite members of the public to submit nominations for the 2023 Bermuda Sports Awards. The Bermuda Sports Awards will recognise the achievements of Bermudian athletes during the […]

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ABIR Members Contribute $815M To Economy

December 6, 2023

Members of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] recorded a “total direct contribution of $815 million to the local economy from member companies in 2022 — representing an increase of 13% over 2021,” the organisation said. A spokesperson said, “ABIR members’ economic contributions in 2022 include salaries and benefits paid to Bermuda-based employees, […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 6 2023

December 6, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 6] include acting appointments, PATI contracts, public notification & notification of planning applications registered. Acting Appointment :- Director, Department Of Court Services Notice type Government Notice Notice sub type Acting Appointments Notice ID GN0942/2023 Public Authorities / Department Ministry Level Publication date 06 December, 2023 Government Notice No. Acting […]

Butterfield up $1.07 on NYSE

December 6, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed on Wednesday at 2,254.01, up 82.81 points (3.81 per cent).
Some 13,200 shares in Bank of NT Butterfield Ltd changed hands on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The stock closed at $30…

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BNT Hosting Annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop

December 6, 2023

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] is hosting its annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Waterville, the BNT headquarters and historic home located at 2 Pomander Road, Paget. A spokesperson said, “This is the seventh year BNT has held its Holiday Pop-Up Shop, which features items made and designed by local vendors. Each item is unique and […]

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BermudaRelocation.com Platform Launches

December 6, 2023

BermudaRelocation.com announced the launch of its “groundbreaking subscription-based platform, revolutionizing the relocation experience for expatriates seeking to make Bermuda their new home.” A spokesperson said, “The first-of-its-kind service offers a comprehensive solution to streamline the relocation process and has been designed by Corporate Concierge, who has been successfully providing relocation support since 2007.” “We took […]

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Video: Real Housewives Show Features Bermuda

December 6, 2023

Bermuda was featured on ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ television show, with the video trailer showing them landing in Bermuda, the airport, aerial scenes and more, with one of the reality show stars heard saying “it is absolutely beautiful.” The episode summary for ‘Season 4 Episode 13, titled ‘Bermuda Views and Bathtub Blues,’ from Bravo […]

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Bermuda TV Episode Wins Southcoast Emmy

December 6, 2023

A television episode of PBS Changing Seas titled “Bermuda: Life at Ocean’s Edge” has won a Suncoast Regional Emmy Award. The episode focuses on Bermuda’s reefs and shipwrecks and features island-based researchers and scientists from the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, the Living Reefs Foundation, and the Bermuda Department of Environment and Natural Resources. It […]

BEDC holiday promotion in full swing

December 6, 2023

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has launched its annual holiday season promotion for the island’s three economic empowerment zones.
The Eat, Shop, Play campaign continues through January …

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Column: How to Choose Safe Gifts For Christmas

December 6, 2023

[Column written by Dr Michael Flaherty] With Christmas just around the corner, it makes sense that December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Each year, an estimated 250,000 children are hospitalised in the United States alone with toy-related injuries and as the holiday season approaches, product hazards such as magnets become even more of an […]

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BMA Gift Drive Collects Over 100 Toys For Tots

December 6, 2023

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has successfully collected over 100 toys for children through a staff gift drive benefiting the Coalition for the Protection of Children’s Toys for Tots program. A spokesperson said, “The donations will be distributed to families with the greatest need and include over 30 grocery and gift vouchers. The BMA has […]

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Nathan Trott Named In Danish Team Of Week

December 6, 2023

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott — who currently plays for Danish club Vejle Boldklub — has been named in the Danish Superliga team of the week. The Bermudian goalkeeper is on his second loan spell from English Premier League team West Ham United this season. Trott kept 14 clean sheets in 25 appearances for Vejle last […]

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Admiralty House Survey To Close On December 8

December 6, 2023

Age Concern Bermuda is reminding the public that the first phase of the Community Engagement Process for the Admiralty House re-development will conclude on December 8. A spokesperson said, “Following the news where Age Concern announced that they have been granted a conditional offer to develop Admiralty House by the Bermuda Government’s, Ministry of Public […]

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BVA To Participate In NORCECA Beach Volleyball

December 6, 2023

The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is set to participate in the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in El Salvador and the Dominican Republic. A spokesperson said, “As the international beach volleyball 2023 calendar draws to a close, Bermuda Volleyball Association is proud to announce its participation in two of the upcoming final NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Stops. […]

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List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on December 06, 2023 | Government of Bermuda

December 6, 2023

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 week days 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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‘Search’ for missing teen reaches Day 27

December 6, 2023

Police have urged those who know of missing child Ajahni Lema-Bascome’s whereabouts to contact them as soon as possible as the search for him marks its 27th day.
A police spokesman said that “someone …

Government / Official Gazette

Acting Appointment: – DIRECTOR OF PARKS | Government of Bermuda

December 6, 2023

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. ACTING APPOINTMENT DIRECTOR OF PARKS MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS Mr. Nathan J Trott, Lifeguard Superintendent, Department of Parks, Ministry of Public Works has been appointed to act as the Director of Parks, Ministry of Public Works from 23rd December 2023 until 7th January, 2024. Cherie Whitter Head of the Public Service

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City Streamlines Disabled Parking Permit Process

December 6, 2023

The City of Hamilton is “streamlining the application process for its disabled parking permits by issuing permits for one to five years, depending on the expiration date of the accompanying medical certificate.” A spokesperson said, “Currently, permit owners must reapply every year for a new disabled parking permit, regardless of when their medical certificate expires. […]

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Daniel Augustus Wins On Moonlight Tour

December 6, 2023

Daniel Augustus has claimed a win on the Moonlight Tour at the West Orange Country Club Golf Course which is a Lloyd Clifton design built in 1967, it is a challenging par 71 course. The Bermudian golfer shot a round of 7-under par 65 to finish 1 stroke ahead of Chris Couch from Florida, and […]

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OpenMat Athletes To Compete In Las Vegas

December 6, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nine competitors from OpenMat Bermuda will be vying for glory at the World IBJJF Jui-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Las Vegas this week. Representing OpenMat Bermuda – the island’s first Brazilian Jui-Jitsu academy – are Reina Maypa, Sydney Mason, Greg Maybury, James Adams, Thomas Gregory, Lonnie Bascome, Jason McAlpine, Aaron Dyer and […]

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BermudAir Is Official Airline For Triangle Challenge

December 6, 2023

BermudAir was officially announced as the airline partner for the 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge, with the three day event set to take place in January 2024. Adam Scott, Founder and CEO of BermudAir, said, “We’re very pleased to join forces with Chubb BTC, connecting participants to this iconic three-day running event and helping them start […]

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Blood Donor Centre Calls For O Positive Blood

December 6, 2023

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is asking people with O positive blood to donate. Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment. A spokesperson said, “If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate, please contact the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre at [441] 236-5067 or blood.donor@bhb.bm, by […]

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Spend $20 In EEZ, Chance To Win Gift Vouchers

December 6, 2023

People who spend $20 or more in any participating restaurant or store in the EEZs in Somerset, North East Hamilton, and St. George’s will be entered into a draw for a chance to win $500, $300, or $200 gift vouchers. A spokesperson said, “It is that time again – to Eat, Shop, and Play in […]

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Spare Parts, Who Gives A Split & Sweet Life Win

December 6, 2023

Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the league leaders Spare Parts defeat the Secret Weapons 4 – 0, Who Gives A Split defeat Too Legit To Split 3 – 1, and Sweet Life defeat the Bailey’s Bay Strikers 2 ½ – 1½. Men’s High Scratch Game Farijah Harvey 212 Denzel Davis 191 […]

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Boxer Andre Lambe To Host Golf Fundraiser

December 6, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Andre Lambe will host the inaugural Showtime Classic golf tournament at the Port Royal Golf Course on January 20 to help fund his preparations and travel costs for upcoming overseas fights. Lambe, who has won all ten professional bouts, is scheduled to fight in Texas early next year. The 28-year-old, […]

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Golf: 2023 Goodwill Tournament Day Two Results

December 6, 2023

The second round of the Goodwill Golf Tournament saw action at three golf courses. Belmont Hills Golf Club The low net for the day was Aon 2 Team of Adam Perry, Steve Britton, Kevin Ronaldson, and John Cole who shot a 12-under par 58, Mark Marias from DC Ranch had the longest drive on number […]

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Donna Raynor Attends Top Athletics Meeting

December 6, 2023

Donna Raynor has headed to Monaco for her first World Athletics Council meeting since she became the first Bermudian elected to the governing body in August. “On my way to my first World Athletics Council meeting,” Raynor, the former Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] president, posted online yesterday [December 5]. “A lot of pre-reading, but […]

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Daniel Augustus Finishes T40th On FPG Tour

December 6, 2023

Daniel Augustus finished T40th on the Florida Professional Golf Tour [FPG] the fourth event of the season. Augustus took to the Riviera Country Club for the 63rd Riviera Open where he shot a two round score of 3-under par 139. During the first round, Augustus shot an even round, before carding a second round 3-under par […]

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Premier Speaks At ‘Island Of Hope’ Event

December 5, 2023

Premier David Burt spoke at the Island Innovation and Climate Action Summit’s Island of Hope at COP28 earlier today [Dec 5]. A Government spokesperson said, “Another busy day for the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, who spoke at the Island Innovation and Climate Action Summit’s Island of Hope at COP28 […]

Bermuda miss out on Gold Cup play-offs after defeat in decider

December 5, 2023

Dominican Republic 2 Bermuda 0

Head coach Naquita Robinson was left bitterly disappointed after Bermuda missed out on a spot in the Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup play-offs after suffering defeat in t…

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Bermuda HealthCare Services gives $10,000 to PHC

December 5, 2023

Pembroke Hamilton Club has been awarded $10,000 by Bermuda HealthCare Services as part of the clinic’s support for community clubs.
It marked the final instalment of $20,000 pledged by the clinic in s…

News / Royal Gazette

Author wins three awards for debut novel

December 5, 2023

Clara Fay has won three international literary awards for her debut fiction novel.
The Bermudian author released Mark of a Crescent Moon in April, and it has gone on to win the 2023 Readers’ Favourite…

News / Royal Gazette

Caricom may have been hit by cyberattack

December 5, 2023

The website for the Caribbean Community bloc has crashed, with its headquarters advising that “certain online applications have been breached”.
Based in Georgetown, Guyana, the secretariat of the 15-m…

News / Royal Gazette

Worrell cross-examines police officers in murder trial

December 5, 2023

The defendant in a murder trial cross-examined several police officers who took the stand yesterday.
Kamal Worrell has denied charges of murdering Chavelle Dillon-Burgess on an unknown date between Ap…

News / Royal Gazette

‘Search’ for missing teen reaches Day 26

December 5, 2023

Police have urged those who know of missing child Ajahni Lema-Bascome’s whereabouts to contact them as soon as possible as the search for him marks its 26th day.
A police spokesman said that “someone …

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Column: Famous On Bermuda, Caribbean & More

December 5, 2023

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Christopher Famous] Historically, Bermudians are of differing ethnic backgrounds inclusive of; the Americas, the Azores, Europe, and the Caribbean. Persons generally gravitate to the culture in which they were raised. This is simply a part of human nature. Nothing more, nothing less. Devonshire has quite a number of neighborhoods […]

Andrew Matson takes the helm at Augment Risk

December 5, 2023

Augment Risk, the new reinsurance brokerage firm with a presence in Bermuda, has announced the arrival of Andrew Matson as chief executive officer.
Mr Matson joins Augment Risk after more than three y…

Appleby Bermuda ranked Band 2 by Chambers

December 5, 2023

Appleby, the international law firm with an office in Bermuda, has been recognised in six offshore jurisdictions in the 2024 edition of the Chambers and Partners FinTech Guide
The firm’s Bermuda offic…

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Photos & Column: ‘The Legacy Of Somerset’ Art

December 5, 2023

[Written by Dale Butler] Multi-talented, energetic, charismatic, creative, and artistic are many of the words that easily fall from the lips of those who meet Barbara [nee Bassett] Dillas, a retired teacher, now mentor to many, and a bright light in Somerset, her hometown. Barbara credits her former art teacher at Sandys, Madree Orridge, for […]

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Live Video Link: Bermuda vs Dominican Republic

December 5, 2023

The Bermuda women’s football team is matching up against the Dominican Republic this evening [Dec 5] in a 2023 Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifier match, and you can watch the match live here on YouTube. We will update as able. Related Stories Gibbons Scores For University Of Huddersfield Women’s Football Symposium In January Draw Confirmed […]

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Court Street Market To Be Held On Dec 10 & 17

December 5, 2023

The Court Street Market is set to take place on December 10th and 17th, featuring approximately 50 vendors along Court Street. A spokesperson said, “The Court Street Market will be held on December 10 and again on December 17th from 12 noon to 6 pm. As always there will be about 50 vendors along Court […]

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Men Arrested In Connection With Murder

December 5, 2023

The police have made arrests in connection with the murder of Wilfred Outerbridge Jr, and they also executed a firearms warrant at a location in St George where “two firearms were recovered, along with several rounds of ammunition, a quantity of suspected controlled drugs and an amount of cash.” Warrant Executed, 26-Year-Old Man Arrested A police spokesperson […]

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Photos: Lance Tucker Art Show In Devonshire

December 5, 2023

Bermudian artist Lance Tucker presented a solo show at the Devonshire Seventh-Day Adventist Church, featuring his latest creations. Mr Tucker mentioned his motivation to share his artwork with a wider audience, following his City Hall exhibition last summer. “I decided to display the artwork somewhere else for people who might not have gone to the […]

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Chamber Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

December 5, 2023

On this International Volunteer Day, December 5 the Non-Profit Division of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. A spokesperson said, “This event was a tribute to the tireless efforts and selfless contributions of volunteers who have significantly impacted our community through their dedication and service. “The breakfast, held at Ignite, was […]

Biltir attends NAIC Fall National Meeting

December 5, 2023

Christine Patton, executive director of the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers and executive adviser Curtis Dickinson, met with state insurance commissioners, their staffs and Bil…