Bermuda News Updates

Daniel Augustus concluded competing in the 2023 APGA Farmers Insurance Finale at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. The Bermudian golfer finished four strokes behind the winner Ryan Ellerbrock after he recorded 4 birdies, 7 pars, and 7 bogies in his second round. Daniel Augustus’ 2023 APGA Farmers Insurance Finale Second Round Scorecard 1 – 4 […]

Bermuda High School won the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Middle School Girls Six-A-Side tournament after defeating Warwick Academy 2 – 0 in the tournament final. BHS dominated the tournament, going undefeated and not conceding a single goal throughout the tournament. BHS took the lead late in the first half when Avery Taylor connected at the […]

Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Bowl saw Islanders fall 4 – 0 to the Blue Angels, the New Comers defeat the Pinsplitters 3 – 1, while the Star Lites went down to the League Leaders Last Pin 3 – 1. Men Handicap Game: Elvin Thomas 251 Llewellyn Jones 225 McNeil Simmons […]

[Written by Glenn Fubler] This past weekend offered learning opportunities regarding two countries which share parallels. This involved the spectacular musical ‘Sarafina,’ which drew three encore showings to Ruth Seaton James – all sellouts – and a Walk for Peace which attracted scores of diverse residents, in spite of rain. There was amazing synergy between […]

Fleming Insurance Holdings, a provider of capital solutions to P&C insurers globally, has entered into an agreement to acquire JRG Reinsurance Company Ltd. from James River Group Holdings, Ltd. A spokesperson said, “This is a transformational transaction contributing to Fleming’s growth plan with the addition of complementary infrastructure, a strong balance sheet and capital base, […]

SiriusPoint Ltd, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has had its ratings outlook revised from ‘Negative’ to ‘Stable’ by S&P Global Ratings [S&P]. A spokesperson said, “”S&P’s decision to revise its ratings outlook to ‘Stable’ reflects its “expectation that SiriusPoint will continue to post strong and improving underwriting results in 2023-2025, with combined ratios around […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that Horseshoe Road from West Avenue to Scenic Heights Pass will be closed for a neighbourhood Block party. A Government spokesperson said, “The Block party will take place on Saturday, November 11th 2023 commencing from 2 pm until midnight [12am]. “Motorists are advised to use detour routes via West […]

The SSL Gold Cup Final Series, the inaugural World Cup of Sailing Nations, officially opened in Gran Canaria, marking the start of the event with 16 international teams — including Bermuda — competing for the title of World Champion sailing nation. A spokesperson said, “On the eve of the SSL Gold Cup Final Series, the […]

November 9 saw 5,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $127,900.00 BD. 5,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 7.1% at $24.05 per share. The BSX finished at 1,910.17, down 4.94% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report […]

A female motorcycle rider has died following a collision in Sandys, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, 9 November 2023 police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on Somerset Road near the junction with Clyde Best Lane, Sandys, involving […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 10] and OBA Leader Jarion Richardson is set to deliver the Reply to the Throne Speech, and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Tax Reform Commission, the Education Reform Update and the Addressing Bermuda’s Housing Shortage. The Order of Business is below […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] LeiLanni Nesbeth is on a quest to finish her college football career with Florida State University [FSU] by winning another NCAA Championship title. Nesbeth, who helped FSU win the title in 2021, and her team-mates start the NCAA Tournament with a round of 64 match against Minnesota State University Moorhead tomorrow […]

[Premier David Burt’s National Address] Good evening, Bermuda, Governance is not without its peaks and valleys. As your Premier, it is my duty and honour to earnestly inform and guide our island through each milestone with transparency and intent. Our recent journey has seen us navigate through a pandemic, a cyber-attack on our Government, the […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 9] include permanent resident certificate and public notification. Permanent Resident Certificate – 31ZA Notice type Government Notice Permanent Resident Certificate – PRC 31ZA Notice ID GN0864/2023 Public Authorities / Department Immigration Publication date 09 November, 2023 Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Minister of Economy and Labour, by the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] With Antonio Pierce making a winning start to his tenure as interim coach of the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend, Bernews looks back to when he visited the island’s schools in 2008. Pierce, whose Raiders team defeated the New York Giants 30-6 at the Allegiant Stadium on Sunday [November 5], has […]

Friday, November 10 is expected to experience intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 6:43am and sunset will […]

The Remembrance Day parade will be held on Saturday morning [Nov 11] on Front Street. The Government spokesperson said, “In solemn remembrance of those men and women who served in armed conflicts, Bermuda is set to observe Remembrance Day 2023 with the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony and Parade on Saturday, 11 November. “The ceremony will begin at […]

The Bermuda College Foundation announced that Kanji Robinson is the recipient of the 2023/24 Global Atlantic Re Scholarship. Mr. Robinson received a merit-based scholarship from Global Atlantic that covers full tuition and books for one year of the College’s Actuarial Studies, Business Administration, or Computer Information Systems programme. “I would like to extend a profound […]

The Royal Bermuda Regiment Association [RBRA] donated $100 to the Bermuda Legion for their annual poppy fundraising appeal. A spokesperson said, “On November 7th the Royal Bermuda Regiment Association President Peter L. Aldrich [Left] and Vice President Roderick Spencer [Right] presented Carol Everson [Center] of the Bermuda Legion a check for $1000 towards the Legion’s annual […]

Geopolitics, weather extremes, social and economic inflation, and rapidly advancing technology – for insurers and reinsurers, the “risk environment has never been so complex,” the PwC Insurance Summit heard today.” Speaking at the Summit, presented with the Financial Times, and attended by nearly 300 industry professionals from over 50 different re/insurers and other organisations, Arthur […]

In Bermuda’s ball hockey competition, a single match at the PCC Hockey Rink concluded with a total of eight goals scored. CG managed to net goals in each period, ultimately triumphing over Appleby with a score of 5 to 3. Nathan Kowalski opened the scoring with the first period’s only goal, providing CG with an […]

The PGA Tour highlighted the island’s Oliver Betschart on social media yesterday [Nov 8] as the young golfer gets set to take part in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which gets underway at Port Royal Golf Course today [Nov 9]. Betschart will be the second 15-year-old Bermudian to play in the championship after Kenny Leseur, who […]

Cayman-based LGBTQ+ group Colours Caribbean “has been accepted as an intervenor in a European Court of Human Rights case on same-sex marriage in Bermuda,” the Cayman media has reported. A Cayman Compass story said, “Cayman-based LGBTQ+ group Colours Caribbean has been accepted as an intervenor in a European Court of Human Rights case on same-sex […]

Warriors Bowling League action continued, with Blackfoot defeating Mohican 4-0, Navaho defeating Kickapoo 3-1, and Commanche defeating Apache 3-1. Standings Kickapoo 26 Blackfoot 21 1/2 Commanche 17 1/2 Navaho 16 1/2 Apache 14 1/2 Mohican 12 Last weeks results Mohican 0 Blackfoot 4 Navaho 3 Kickapoo 1 Commanche 3 Apache 1 Team Team Scratch Game: […]

The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the upcoming Remembrance Day Holiday on Monday, 13 November, household waste collection will follow a rollover schedule. A Government spokesperson said, “This rollover means that household waste regularly collected on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, Tuesday’s trash will be collected on Wednesday, Wednesday’s garbage will […]

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain are holding a press conference today [Nov 9] to discuss their Ministries’ initiatives outlined in the 2023 Throne Speech. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Premier Burt Press Conference Live […]

BermudAir will conduct a ‘fly-past’ during the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at 1.00pm on Saturday [Nov 11], flying over the water along Port Royal Golf Course, with the closest points being the 15th & 16th holes, with the aircraft to fly approximately 500 feet above sea level. A spokesperson said, “BermudAir is excited to advise the public […]

Tomorrow’s Voices marked its 16th anniversary with a community outreach project, visiting the Sylvia Richardson Care Facility where they made a donation of a “Tea Party in a Box” to the residents of the rest home. A spokesperson said, “In a heartwarming display of community spirit and a commitment to giving back, Tomorrow’s Voices, Bermuda’s […]

Bermuda’s first player on the golf course for the 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championships is Eric West who tees off in the morning wave at 8:45am today [Nov 9] to make his PGA Tour debut. A spokesperson said, “The former Bermuda Open Champion & Head Golf Pro Port Royal – now top amateur player – is […]

The Berkeley Institute held off a determined Warwick Academy team to win the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Senior School Girls Six-A-Side Football Tournament at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. Both teams entered the final boasting talented teams capable of being crowned champions. After a few nervous moments for each team Berkeley finally broke the […]

Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw Spare Change defeat Fight Back 16 – 4, the Unpredictable defeat the MiniMax Forwarders 13 – 7, while the Warriors went down 13 – 7 to the Movers N’ Shakers and the Mix Ups defeated the Activators 13 – 7. Women’s Scratch Game Patrice Tucker […]

The Conyers Bermuda team said they “delighted to share the outstanding results from The Legal 500 Caribbean 2024 directory rankings.” A spokesperson said, ” The Bermuda office maintained Top Tier rankings across the categories of Banking, finance and markets; Corporate and commercial; Dispute resolution; Insurance/reinsurance and Trusts/private client. Marcello Ausenda, Director and Head of Corporate, […]

A report of a possible vessel on fire was later identified as a reflection caused by the “angle of sunlight interacting with a vessel.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 23rd October, 7:15pm – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre, received a 911 call from a concerned member of public reporting a suspected vessel on […]

Carey Olsen Bermuda achieved recognition in The Legal 500 Caribbean guide, achieving three Tier 1 and three Tier 2 rankings. A spokesperson said, “The office is now ranked Tier 1 for Regulatory and Compliance; Dispute Resolution; and Trusts/Private Client with Tier 2 rankings for Banking, Finance and Capital Markets; Corporate and Commercial; and Insurance/Reinsurance.” Bermuda managing […]