Bermuda News Updates

Skyport helped to light up the festive season, hosting a tree lighting event at the LF Wade International Airport to kick off the holiday season, with their 38ft tall Christmas tree serving as the centerpiece. “This impressive tree surpasses the average Christmas tree, standing as a symbol of the grandeur of the celebrations,” a spokesperson said. “At […]

The Bermuda National Trust hosted its annual Christmas Walkabout last night [Dec 1] in St. George’s, with the always popular event helping to kick off the festive season in Bermuda. A spokesperson previously said, “BNT historic homes including Tucker House, The Old Rectory, Bridge House, Buckingham, Reeve Court, and Stewart Hall will all be beautifully […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour advised that the “moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months, ending February 29th, 2024.” A Government spokesperson said, “The following list of Closed job categories is unchanged from the prior three-month period ending November 30th, 2023: Administrative Assistant Airline […]

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s Jingle Bell Slam continued underway at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium. Three matches in two divisions were played on day two. Parra Arianna needed a third set to defeat Ella Metschnadel in their girls 12 singles battle 3-4, 4-1, 10-8. In the boys singles 16 quarter-final, Jadon Spriggs defeated the […]

Warwick Academy won the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Middle School Girls Volleyball Tournament after defeating Saltus Grammar Red 25-14 in the final held inside the Mount Saint Agnes Gymnasium. The six participating schools played in a Round Robin format with the top four schools progressing to the Semi-Finals. Saltus Red defeated MSA 21-7 in their […]

Pastor Leroy Bean has released a book titled Gang Violence Is By Design: Exposing the Lie, which “presents a panoramic perspective and awareness that will help countries recognize and address the root cause that has been camouflaged within our society for centuries.” The book’s promo said, “There is a myriad of ideological beliefs and copious […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, December 2nd. On Sunday the RBNS Khalid Bin Ali naval vessel is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship and the Seven Seas Grandeur cruise ship are […]

December 1 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,117.57, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Share […]

In advance of their upcoming retirements, Constable Marlon Cann and Constable Litanya Smith of the Bermuda Police Service were recognized for their “dedication and commitment.” The Bermuda Police Service said, “This morning [Friday, 1st December 2023], the policing careers of Constable Marlon Cann and Constable Litanya Smith were celebrated by Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons, […]

First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies partnered to teach young girls crocheting and knitting, with support from the community. A spokesperson said, “As part of their community outreach programme for 2023, the First Devonshire Brownies and First West Pembroke Brownies have organized an intergenerational venture with grandmas, moms, community partners, and store owners designed […]

A driver was arrested after “after leading police officers on a pursuit” which saw “police vehicles following the SUV driver through parts of Devonshire, Pembroke and the City of Hamilton.” A police spokesperson said, “A SUV driver was arrested for disqualified driving, issued with relevant traffic tickets and has a Magistrates’ Court appearance scheduled in […]

Jarion Richardson is “now officially the OBA Party Leader after being elected by acclamation,” while MPs Susan Jackson and Ben Smith are up for election as Deputy Leader, the OBA confirmed in advance of their annual conference on Monday. A spokesperson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance will be holding its annual conference on Monday, 4 […]

Premier David Burt is attending Abu Dhabi Finance Week, and said he had the opportunity to “engage with international leaders, deepen our economic ties, and discuss how Bermuda and the UAE can collaborate.” The Premier, who is also the Minister of Finance, posted the images below on Instagram and said, “Today at Abu Dhabi Finance […]

The Government published a white paper — “The Bermuda Difference Bringing expertise, resource, and finance to the world’s biggest challenge” – in advance of the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to be represented at the COP28 summit in Dubai, scheduled for November 30 […]

The ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ – a Broadway musical which includes Nicholas and Jonathan Christopher — has earned a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. Nicholas Christopher plays the role of Adolfo Pirelli, while the ensemble cast includes his brother Jonathan Christopher; the talented brothers are continuing a family tradition […]

The Three Kings Restaurant will be open tonight [Dec 1] for the St. George’s Christmas Walkabout, offering “two exceptional menus for the evening.” A spokesperson said, “The Three Kings Restaurant, an exciting new dining destination in St.George’s, is proud to announce its participation in the annual St. George’s Christmas Walkabout. “This highly anticipated event, taking place […]

Bermuda’s new mobile communications company, Paradise Mobile, has its official beta launch today with a party and giveaways at the Front Yard in Hamilton from noon to 2 pm. Bernews asks Sam Tabarra, Paradise’s chief executive, what customers can expect, how they can win free service and more. What was the idea behind Paradise Mobile, […]

The City of Hamilton has officially opened public voting for the 2023 City Christmas Window Decorating Contest, featuring 27 participating businesses. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton today declared public voting open for the 2023 City Christmas Window Decorating Contest! 27 City businesses entered the festive competition this year, which sees awesome prizes awarded to […]

Dorian Tucker will hold a Leaders Developing Leaders workshop for men at the Chamber of Commerce boardroom in Hamilton tomorrow [December 2]. Mr Tucker, who recently retired after 36 years as a corrections officer, rising to the rank of principal officer, said the workshop, running from 9 am to 1 pm, is for men aged […]

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation announced that “its dynamic Welcome Home Show Committee will be hosting an exciting December horse show at the National Equestrian Center on 9th & 10th December.” A spokesperson said, “You may recall that, under the leadership of McKeisha Smith, the Welcome Home Show [WHS] Committee also successfully organized the equestrian ring […]

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s Jingle Bell Slam got underway at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium. Four matches in three divisions were played on day one. In the boys singles 12 quarter-finals, Oliver Anderson defeated Tucker Champion in straight sets 6-0, 6-0. Tristan Pettit won his boys singles 14 quarter-final in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 […]

Tonight’s [Dec 1] Bermuda  vs. St. Vincent and the Grenadines women’s football match has been cancelled as the team “will be unable to travel to Bermuda,” the BFA has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] was informed late on Thursday, November 30th by the St. Vincent & the Grenadines Football Association that their […]

The 2023 Bermuda Squash Association Club Championships continued at the BSA Club in Devonshire. Men’s open number one seed Noah Browne defeated the number three seed Kristian Muldoon 11-8, 11-6, 6-11, 7-11, 11-6, John Fletcher the number one seed in the men’s veterans over 40 division defeated number three seed Hadleigh Farrer 7-11, 15-13, 11-6, […]

A 40-year-old man was arrested after police executed a warrant at a Warwick Parish residence and “seized a quantity of U.S. currency, along with a substantial amount of suspected controlled drug, crack cocaine.” A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] conducted Operation Moonstone. “During the operation led by […]

The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art  announced the panel of judges — Dr Madeleine Hadden, Amanda Coulson, and Karole Dill Barkley — for the 2023 Charman Prize. A spokesperson said, “Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is pleased to announce the distinguished panel of judges for the upcoming Charman Prize 2023, a celebration of the exceptional […]

Compre, the Bermuda-domiciled international legacy group, announced the appointment of LoriAnn Lowery-Biggers and Jonathan Reiss as independent non-executive directors of its holding company in Bermuda, subject to regulatory approval. A spokesperson said, “Lowery-Biggers has more than 25 years of experience in the global finance and insurance industries, most notably as president of Lloyd’s of London, […]

“The redevelopment is now underway, with construction beginning in earnest in early 2024,” the Fairmont Southampton owners said, explaining that there is “a great deal of preliminary work to be done at the site in preparation for the extensive renovations that lie ahead.” A spokesperson said, “Westend Properties is very excited to announce the start […]