Bermuda News Updates

Nathan Armstrong and his Rider University Men’s Cross Country teammates competed in the Lehigh Paul Short Run at the Goodman Campus XC Course Bethlehem, PA. In the Men’s College Brown Race 8k race, Rider finished 5th overall. Armstrong crossed the line 179th overall clocking a time of 26:55.9. Related Stories Legends Race Series Championship Winners […]

The annual Boarding Schools Fair Bermuda, featuring leading boarding schools from the UK and Canada, returns for its 10th year this October. A spokesperson said, “For the tenth year, leading boarding schools from the UK & Canada will return to Bermuda at the beginning of October for the annual Boarding Schools Fair Bermuda – the […]

October 6 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,050.90, 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 […]

A new pilot boat arrived in Bermuda after a 650 nautical mile journey from Newport, replacing the 42-year-old pilot boat St. George. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services took possession of the new pilot boat, the St George, on Thursday, 5 October, after a roughly 650 nautical miles passage from […]

Local officials intercepted a shipment containing cocaine with an estimated street value in excess of $180,000 and two people — a male and a female — were later arrested. A  police spokesperson said, “On Thursday 5th October, 2023, Police and Customs conducted a joint operation dubbed ‘Operation Hallikar.’ “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Drugs Unit […]

Saturday, October 7 is expected to be windy and showers early with clearing later in the day with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be […]

The 71st Bermuda Gold Cup has been temporarily paused due to Tropical Storm Philippe, but the semifinal matchups are anticipated to reignite with well-known rivals. A spokesperson said, “The 71st Bermuda Gold has been paused for two days due to the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe, but tomorrow’s Semifinal Round should reignite the pyrotechnics on […]

The Annual Swizzle Fest, taking place on October 8th, will celebrate Bermuda’s iconic Rum Swizzle cocktail, featuring mixologists showcasing unique twists and flavors. A spokesperson said, “Join the ultimate celebration of this delicious cocktail that is enjoyed year-round at the Annual Swizzle Fest on Sunday, October 8th from 1-6pm. Some of the most talented mixologists […]

Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is set to hold a press conference about the recent Fuel Adjustment Rate. Related Stories BELCO On ‘Misconceptions’ About FAR Increase BIU ‘Seriously Concerned’ Over FAR Increase BELCO: Fuel Adjustment Rate To Increase Video: Minister David Burch Press Conference OBA: Govt Needs To ‘Get A Grip’ On Issues Stiffer […]

The Tropical Storm Warning has ended as of this afternoon [Oct 6] and a gale warning remains in effect, the BWS said. The Bermuda Weather Service said, “The Tropical Storm Warning has been ended. Tropical Storm Philippe continues to challenging. It has become absorbed by a non-tropical low pressure system to the west. The National Hurricane […]

The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], Bermuda Professional Golfers’ Association [BPGA], and tournament officials are pleased to announce the Local Qualifier for this year’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship will be played Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18 with Thursday, October 19 reserved as a rain day. The format will remain as a 54-hole event, with 36-holes […]

After four rounds of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Region Final 2023, Bermuda leads the standings with a record of 4&0. Canada has 6 points, while the Cayman Islands have 2 points, and Panama is yet to get off the mark. Kamau Leverock is the current leading run-getter with a total of 190 […]

The Department of Parks announced that the ‘Movies in the Park’ happening this Saturday was cancelled due to bad weather. A government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks is advising that the ‘Movies in the Park’ scheduled on Saturday, 7 October at the Arboretum has been postponed due to unsettled weather.” Related Stories ‘Movies In […]

Shelby Madeiros and her Siena Women’s Tennis teammates began competing in the Colgate Invitational on the J.W. Abrahamson Tennis Courts in Hamilton, New York. In the Singles C Flight Quarter-Finals, Sam Rainero from Hamilton defeated Madeiros 8-4. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results: Tennis Tournament Day 3 Photos/Results: […]

Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw MiniMax Forwarders defeat the Mix Ups 14.5 – 5.5, the Movers N’ Shakers lose 13.5 – 6.5 to the Spare Change, the Unpredictable defeat the Warriors 17 – 3, and the Activators lose 18 – 2 to the Fight Back. Women’s Scratch Game Patrice Tucker […]

The RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup Regatta continued with youth sailors in action. Puerto Rico’s Gianmarco Piovanetti is the day two leader with 12 net points, this after winning the three of the four races on the day. Mariana Pinto from Portugal is second with 32 net points, and Frederik Hastrup from Denmark is in third […]

The ICC Men’s T20 World Americas Qualifier cricket matches scheduled for today [Oct 6] have been suspended due to Tropical Storm Philippe. ICC Tournament Director Billy MacDermott said, “Following yesterday’s statement, The Event Technical Committee has decided to suspend the matches due to take place on October 6th, considering safety matters associated to tropical storm […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Fred Parsons admits he had forgotten how it felt to smile after spending much of his life battling an alcohol and drug addiction. It has been a year since Mr Parsons stepped through the doors at the Salvation Army’s Harbour Light drug rehabilitation centre in Hamilton, desperate to break his destructive […]

October 5 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,050.90, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Share Repurchases For September 2023 HarBSX Admitted As Listing Sponsor For BSX […]

Women in Reinsurance [WiRe], the professional organization for women working in Bermuda’s reinsurance sector will host a Property and Casualty Education Forum entitled Navigating the New Risk Landscape. The event, scheduled for Monday, October 9th at 3pm, is one of several events hosted throughout this year as the organization continues to celebrate its milestone 15th […]

Ascot Group has appointed Mark Wilcox as its new Group Chief Financial Officer, effective November 8, 2023, responsible for overseeing global finance operations and capital strategy. A spokesperson said, “Ascot Group Limited, the Bermuda-based global specialty insurance company, today announced the hiring of Mark Wilcox as its new Group Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Group […]