Alizadeh Continues Competing In Serbia

Dara Alizadeh continued competing in the World Rowing Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. On the third day, Alizadeh finished 4th in the men’s singles quarter-final elimination heat 4, with the Bermudian rower recording a time of 7:24.50. Related Stories Photos/Results: Summer Rowing Regatta Photos/Results: End Of Summer Rowing Regatta Photos: 5-Time Olympic Medalist Visits Rowers Videos: […]
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Ignite Concludes 3rd Entrepreneurship Program

Ignite Bermuda has completed its third Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme which ran from July 12- August 31, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Thanks to HSBC Bank Bermuda, Ignite enabled 17 local young adults, ages 19-25 years old to develop their passions for entrepreneurship through workshops and part-time internships within some of Bermuda’s top startups, all […]
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Govt On Student Activities During Storm Closure

Students “are encouraged to spend time over the next two days reading from their home libraries and journaling about their experiences during the storm closure,” the Government said today. This follows after the Government announced that public schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday due to Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “Parents of BPSS […]
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BEN Appoints Sonia Raynor & Michael Toyer

Bermuda Education Network [BEN] has appointed Sonia Raynor and Michael Toyer to its board of directors A spokesperson said, “Their combined expertise and dedication will help support the Network’s mission of promoting educational equity and enriching students’ lives through enhanced opportunities. “Sonia Raynor is a seasoned education professional with an extensive background in the field. […]
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Butterfield To Close At 2pm On Thursday

All Butterfield Banking Centres in Bermuda will be closing at 2pm on Thursday [Sept 14] due to Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “Some ATM’s will be temporarily unavailable from tomorrow at 12 noon due to hurricane preparations – Collector’s Hill, Modern Mart, Somerset MarketPlace and Somerset Banking Centre. “At this time, Butterfield anticipates reopening its […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 13 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 13] include acting appointments. Ombudsman Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0761/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 13 September 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Ombudsman For Bermuda The Governor is pleased to appoint Mr. Junior C.D. Watts, to act as […]
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Early Pension Payments

The Department of Social Insurance wishes to advise the public that, as a precautionary measure, pension benefit payments ordinarily made by direct deposit on September 15th, will be processed today, earlier than usual, due to any disruption due to Hurricane Lee. For those receiving pension cheques, they have been printed and delivered to the Post Office for delivery.”

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Hurricane Lee Remarks: Lt. Col. David Burch

Good afternoon:

Thank you for joining me.

Joining me today from the Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team, Ms Russann Francis and on the phone from the Bermuda Weather Service, the Director Michelle Pitcher.

As you will be aware, we convened an Emergency Measures Organisation Executive meeting at midday to get the latest on Hurricane Lee.

At this time I will turn it over to the BWS’s Michelle Pitcher to provide an update on Hurricane Lee.

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Government Announce Early Pension Payments

The Department of Social Insurance advised that “as a precautionary measure, pension benefit payments ordinarily made by direct deposit on September 15th, will be processed today, earlier than usual, due to any disruption due to Hurricane Lee.” A Government spokesperson said, “For those receiving pension cheques, they have been printed and delivered to the Post […]
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Marsh Appoints Michelle Sivanayson, Tanja Korff

Michelle Sivanayson has relocated to Bermuda from Canada to take on the role of Islands Practice Leader and Tanja Korff has been named Bermuda Client Services Leader role, Marsh announced today. A spokesperson said, “Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, announced today two Bermuda-based leadership appointments within its Marsh Captive Solutions operation. […]
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PLP Statement On Marcus Jones’ Candidacy

[Updated] The PLP said they find it in “extreme distaste” that the OBA announced “disgraced former Senator Marcus Jones as the OBA candidate for Pembroke West,” citing his “controversial comments that caused him to resign from the Senate.” PLP Deputy Chairperson Lauren Hayward-Bell said, “The Progressive Labour Party finds it in extreme distaste that OBA […]
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