Bermuda News Updates

CFA Society Bermuda is offering its Financial Literacy Series, in partnership with the Bermuda College’s Athora Division of Professional and Career Education [APACE], beginning on September 20th, 2023. A spokesperson said, “The course will be delivered on Wednesday evenings, over four weeks online via Zoom. “Week 1 builds the foundation of identifying your values and […]

The Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] announced an “excellent attendance of 300 delegates across its 11th annual Bermuda International Life & Annuity Conference and supporting events.” A spokesperson said, “Held at Pier 6 in Hamilton, Bermuda the successful event featured a gathering of industry leaders providing insights on key issues within the […]

Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey semi-final action at the PCC Hockey Rink saw 20 goals scored in a doubleheader. Southampton Sailors 8 – Warwick Waves 7 The Southampton Sailors took a best-of-three series lead after they edged the Warwick Waves 8 – 7. Brad Koperdraad led the Southampton Sailors to victory with a hat-trick, Josh Wilson added […]

Candyce Martins competed in the International Trotting & Pacing Association’s 2023 LaGrange races at the Nappanee Raceway in Indiana. In the 1:06&1 to 1:08 Senior FFA Heat #:1 Time Bar Class, Martins and Gold Speed finished 3rd clocking a time of 1:05&3. Related Stories Waldron In Standardbred Action In Canada Waldron Competing In Standardbred Racing […]

Dara Alizadeh continued competing in the World Rowing Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. On the second day Alizadeh finished 3rd in the men’s singles repechage 3 clocking a time of 7:54.65. Related Stories Video: Alizadeh Advances In Henley Royal Alizadeh Concludes Competing In Rowing Cup Dara Alizadeh To Row For Cambridge In Race Alizadeh Places […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of August 2023 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories ABIC Highlights Neurodiversity In The Workplace MarketPlace Hours On Coronation Holiday Firm Rebrands As ‘Shoreline Communications’ Bunge Moving Incorporation To Switzerland Antares […]

A 30-year-old man was transported to hospital after being shot early this morning [Sept 13] in the Tribe Road Number 5 area, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, Police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Tribe Road Number 5, just off of […]

Mosaic Insurance has built out its team of underwriting specialists to provide global capacity in five lines of business to brokers and clients across Canada. A spokesperson said, “The global firm opened an office in Toronto, Ontario last July, and since then, has expanded coast to coast in the Canadian specialty insurance market across five […]

The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a simple image showing some of Bermuda’s natural beauty. The image is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes […]

The police responded after a report that a kite surfer was seen to leave his bike, go out to sea and not return, and following an investigation it was determined he had travelled from Clearwater Beach to another location by kite surfing and intended to collect his bike the following day. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre […]

MJM Limited announced that Reid Orchard has joined the firm as an Associate on the Property, Trust & Estates team. A spokesperson said, “Reid began his legal career as a Pupil at MJM Limited in 2021 and over the last two years of training with the firm he has gained valuable experience in all three […]

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

The Department of Parks advised the public of a “temporary road obstruction within the Botanical Gardens,” noting that a ”large tree, located near Camden House, suddenly snapped, blocking the roadway within the Botanical Gardens.” A spokesperson said, “A Department of Parks crew is working expeditiously to clear the obstruction and ensure the safety and accessibility of […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] The inaugural Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] produced and sponsored Bermuda Premier League [BPL] has been labelled an organisational success, even as Bermuda failed in its quest to emerge as champions, losing the final match against Barbados, who showed themselves the superior outfit throughout. Respectable sized crowds attended the weekday matches at White […]

Wednesday, September 13 is expected to be sunny periods with a few showers by evening, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 7.01am […]

PHC Zebras, the Premier Division champions, face St George’s Colts at home on the opening weekend of the new league season on Saturday, September 30. The opening top-flight games are on Friday, September 29, with Devonshire Cougars playing Hamilton Parish at Devonshire Recreation Club and Paget Lions facing Young Men’s Social Club at PHC Field. […]

The Government provided an update on Hurricane Lee, noting that the onset of tropical storm force winds is anticipated at around noon on Thursday and the EMO will convene tomorrow [Sept 13] and “substantive decisions will be made at that time, and these decisions will be promptly communicated to the public.” A Government spokesperson said, “In […]

“We are thrilled to announce a month-long celebration of library card sign-ups and renewals at the Bermuda National Library & Archives [BNLA] this September,” said the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain. “A library card is not just a piece of plastic but a gateway to endless possibilities. In today’s information-driven world, having access to resources […]

“How ironic the leadership of the Bermuda Public School System has already received a failing grade from educators and the 2023/2024 academic year is only a day old,” Shadow Education Minister Ben Smith said. Mr. Smith said, “There is no reason for any school on the island not to be ready and fully functioning this […]

A Tropical Storm Watch in effect, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying Hurricane Lee is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 151 nm to the west at 2.00am on Friday [Sept 15], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer […]

The Devonshire Parish Council have presented scholarships to Jaden Smith, Razi Garland, Kayla McCarthy, Timaris Thompson, and Isabella Gaugain. A spokesperson said, “The Devonshire Parish Council is delighted to announce the recipients of its annual scholarship program for the Academic Year 2023/4. The Devonshire Parish Council Scholarship aims to empower and support outstanding individuals in their […]

“As we embark on the academic 2023/2024 school year, we feel compelled to shed light on the alarming conditions our dedicated educators are currently experiencing,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] said. A spokesperson said, “On August 24, 2023, during our meeting with the Minister of Education, we were assured, based on information from the […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] revealed that the topic for the last Kids Hour Saturday of the year, taking place on September 16th, will feature Octopus. A spokesperson said, “‘Kids Hours Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. [January – September] Each hour features the screening of […]

After a 19-year-old man was arrested for failing to stop for police and dangerous driving, checks of the motorcycle he was riding revealed it was fitted with a false license plate and had been reported stolen. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11th, 2023, police officers were on mobile patrol […]

The Bermuda Bicycle Association resumed racing on Sunday [September 10] after the summer break with the Winners Edge Criterium races staged in Hamilton, which also featured for the first time an “Urban Mountain Bike” event set up by race director Chris Roque. The top category A and B event drew a lot of attention with […]

Ruth E. Thomas will present her ‘Mosaics’ collection to the Brian Burland Research Centre at the Bermuda College Library on Thursday, September 28. A spokesperson said, “Please join us for a formal presentation of Mosaics by Ruth E. Thomas to the Brian Burland Research Centre at the Bermuda College Library. Tickets are available at ptix.bm and […]