Bermuda News Updates

Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 6 2023

September 6, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 6] include acting appointments. Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Health Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0747/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 06 September 2023 Government Notice No. ____ Acting Appointment Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Health Mr. David Kendell, Director of Department […]

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Cricket: Barbados Defeat Bermuda By 40 Runs

September 6, 2023

[Written by Patrick Bean] Barbados defeated Bermuda by 40 runs at White Hill Field in the second match of the Bermuda Premier League [BPL]. The visitors won the toss and chose to bat first, posting a formidable total of 162 for eight in their quota of 20 overs. Yvan Grant led the batting for Barbados […]

Malachi Jones warned after fracas with Barbados bowler

September 6, 2023

Malachi Jones landed himself in hot water for unsportsmanlike conduct during the national cricket team’s Bermuda Premier League opener against Barbados at White Hill Field yesterday.
The experienced a…

Disappointment as Bermuda ‘outclassed’ by Barbados in BPL opener

September 6, 2023

White Hill Field (Barbados won the toss): Barbados beat Bermuda by 40 runs

Kamau Leverock’s impressive all-round display was in vain as the national team suffered defeat against an experimental B…

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30 Minute Video: Sept 6 ZBM Evening News

September 6, 2023

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 […]

Kyra Adams receives $15,000 Frontier Scholarship

September 6, 2023

Kyra Adams is the latest Frontier Scholarship winner.
Ms Adams, is a Bermudian studying economics at the University of Vermont. Frontier was impressed by Ms Adams’ work ethic, commitment towards her s…

Cat bonds lift a muted ILS market

September 6, 2023

Prevailing market conditions have enabled the insurance-linked securities market to secure advantageous terms and conditions for renewed and new programmes, leading to a significant increase in yields…

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Weather Forecast For Thursday September 7

September 6, 2023

Thursday, September 7 is expected to see becoming mostly sunny after the chance of an early shower, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be […]

Butterfield up slightly on NYSE

September 6, 2023

The RG/BSX Index was unchanged on Wednesday holding steady at 2161.56 points, in the absence of trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Meanwhile, Butterfield Bank was up nine cents on the New York Sto…

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Grassroots Defeat Bermuda By Six Wickets

September 6, 2023

[Written by Patrick Bean] Grassroots Cricket Academy defeated Bermuda Select XI by six wickets at White Hill Field, as the Bermuda Premier League [BPL] got underway under brilliant sunshine. Bermuda batted first and were all out for 74 in 14.3 overs, with Allan Douglas Jr the Island’s top scorer with 28, batting at No. 4. […]

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Youth Parliament To Commence 2023/24 Session

September 6, 2023

Youth Parliament Bermuda announced the upcoming 2023 commencement, with registration for the new session now open. A spokesperson said, “This unique and empowering program aims to cultivate the next generation of informed and engaged citizens by providing young Bermudians with an immersive learning experience in civics, parliamentary procedures, and local issues. “After the success of […]

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BTA Receives ‘Accreditation With Distinction’

September 6, 2023

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has earned reaccreditation eight years after first receiving the Destination Marketing Accreditation Programme [DMAP] seal from Destinations International [DI]. A spokesperson said, “The DMAP seal is awarded in recognition of the BTA’s commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination organisations around the […]

Energised Antigua Academy overwhelm Bermuda Select XI

September 6, 2023

White Hill Field (Grassroots Academy won the toss): Grassroots Academy beat Select XI by six wickets

Antigua’s Grassroots Academy made a winning start to the Bermuda Premier League, with opening…

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Police appeal for witness to two car crash

September 6, 2023

Police are appealing for witnesses to a two-vehicle collision in Smith’s which injured three people, including two nine-year-old girls.
According to a Bermuda Police Service spokesman, two cars trave…

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Young people invited to register for island’s Youth Parliament

September 6, 2023

Young people were invited to register for Youth Parliament Bermuda, where they can expect to learn more about civic engagement, hear from guest speakers and develop leadership skills.
It meets on Wedn…

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Bermudians Encouraged to Apply for the DWD 2023 Graduate Trainee Program

September 6, 2023

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to advise that the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Graduate Trainee Programme.

The success of this programme continues, with the three Graduate Trainee Programmes held thus far providing thirty-three (33) recent college/university graduates with coaching, employability skills training and one-on-one support to develop their personal brand. Participants also have the opportunity to gain industry experience in their area of study.

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The Economic Development Department Launches Annual Reverse Pitch Competition

September 6, 2023

The Economic Development Department (the EDD) is pleased to launch this year’s edition of its annual Reverse Pitch Competition, an Island-wide technology competition for Bermuda’s high-school students and an exciting opportunity for high school students interested in technology and innovation.

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Photos & Video: Aqua Wonderland In West End

September 6, 2023

Aqua Wonderland — a water park presented by Strictly Fun Rentals– is now located at Ireland Rangers field in the west end, offering a fun activity for young people. The park is open for enjoyment Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until September 17th. A spokesperson explained that this has been a […]

Eddie Roque’s harness pony blazes to world record

September 6, 2023

Eddie Roque received more than he bargained for after his harness pony broke its own world record at the Elkhart County Fair Ground Race in Goshen, Indiana, at the weekend.
With driver Candyce Martins…

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade wins gold medal at World Boccia Cup

September 6, 2023

Yushae De-Silva Andrade produced one of the most stunning performances of her career to win gold at the World Boccia Cup in Brazil on Thursday.
De-Silva Andrade beat Satanan Phromsiri 7-5 in the final…

Apex opening Denver office

September 6, 2023

Apex Group is opening an office in Denver in order to serve clients in the area and add to its already substantial US presence.
The financial services company founded in Bermuda said it already has t…

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Travel Noire Features Cup Match Holiday

September 6, 2023

Travel Noire has featured the island’s Cup Match holiday, calling it “a uniquely Bermudian celebration of emancipation.” The story says, “Bermuda’s Cup Match holiday is undeniably one of the best times of the year to visit. It’s when the island comes alive with cultural events and celebrations in remembrance of its history, legacy and storied […]

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Reverse Pitch Competition Open For Students

September 6, 2023

The Economic Development Department [EDD] launched this year’s edition of its annual Reverse Pitch Competition, an “Island-wide technology competition for Bermuda’s high-school students and an exciting opportunity for high school students interested in technology and innovation.” A Government spokesperson said, “he competition is designed to empower the next generation of tech innovators, giving them a […]

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Premier & Sandra Ro To Kick Off Tech Summit

September 6, 2023

The fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], will kick off with a keynote conversation between Premier David Burt and Sandra Ro, CEO, Global Blockchain Business Council. The Bermuda Tech Summit, held from October 8-10 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, is the signature event of Bermuda Tech […]

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BUEI To Screen ‘Maggie Moore[s]’ On Saturday

September 6, 2023

Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of ‘Maggie Moore[s]’ [2023] on Saturday [Sept 9] at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “It’s up to small-town police chief John Sanders [Jon Hamm] to solve the peculiar murders of two women with the same name. Wading through […]

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Applications open for graduate trainee programme

September 6, 2023

Applications are open for a scheme designed to help young people make the move from classroom to workplace, the Government announced this morning.
The Graduate Trainee Programme offers coaching, emplo…

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Popular US TV show to broadcast from Bermuda

September 6, 2023

A popular US morning show is set to return to the island for two shows later this month.
TODAY with Hoda and Jenna is set to broadcast two shows from The Loren, including a live broadcast on September…

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DeSilva-Andrade & Hayward Compete In Brazil

September 6, 2023

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Omar Hayward competed in the Fortaleza World Boccia Cup in Brazil. A spokesperson said, “Yushae played two matches yesterday. In her 1st match she lost 4-3 to Hiromi Endo from Japan. Yushae got off to a great start and was leading 3-1 going into final end, before Endo scored 3 points in […]

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‘Nautical’ Art Show Opens This Friday

September 6, 2023

Nautical, an art show onboard the Spirit of Bermuda, is set to take place on Friday [Sept 8] at Albouy’s Point in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “It looks like we’re going to have a beautiful evening on September 8 for a floating art show. “If you are looking for beautiful pieces of art, then ‘Nautical,’ […]

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Daniel Augustus Finishes APGA In Cincinnati

September 6, 2023

Bermudian golfer Daniel Augustus teed off at the APGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance event in Cincinnati. Augustus wrapped up the tournament at T27th place with a final score of 7-over par. In the initial round, he carded a 6-over par 72, followed by a second-round score of 1-over par 71. During the first round, Augustus notched […]

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade through to semi-finals of World Boccia Cup

September 6, 2023

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has made it through to the semi-finals at the World Boccia Cup in Fortaleza, Brazil.
De-Silva Andrade topped group B after beating world no. 6 Satanan Phromsiri, of Thailand, 4-…

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White & Narraway In Green Mountain Race

September 6, 2023

Nicholas Narraway and Conor White began competing in the Green Mountain Stage Race Pro Men’s 1 / 2 Division. Stage one was the 5.7 miles Warren Individual Time Trial, it took the competitors from a Flat Iron Road before they had a climb for 2.3 miles until the Roxbury Gap Road. Narraway finished 6th clocking […]

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Barnes Wins Two More Titles At Grand Prix

September 6, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes has become a nine-time winner at the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix in the United States after claiming two more titles at the weekend. Barnes won the Open Shifter and Shifter Masters classes at the two-day event in Quad Cities – a metropolitan area on the Mississippi […]

Bermuda Premier League offers final chance to make squad for World Cup qualifiers

September 6, 2023

National cricket coach Niraj Odedra has challenged his players to stake their claim for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifier squad by impressing in the newly created Bermuda Premier…

No change of heart for Tre Ming despite Charity Cup goal

September 6, 2023

Tre Ming is adamant he will not go back on his intended retirement plans despite helping North Village clinch the first piece of silverware by lifting the Charity Cup.
In the aftermath of last season’…

Port workers win labour concessions

September 6, 2023

The Labour Day holiday has coincided with the release of the Polaris Holding Company Ltd annual report which reveals major concessions won by those who comprise the port workers division of the Bermud…

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Charity’s plea after car for children’s programme wrecked

September 6, 2023

A health charity has appealed for the community’s aid in restoring its transportation after a collision “totalled” the Bermuda Heart Foundation’s only vehicle.
Sionna Barton, who coaches the island’s …

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‘Fearless’ Sean Field-Lament retires after 38 years with police

September 6, 2023

A long-serving police officer has been hailed for a career that smashed several illegal drug rings and left the island safer.
Superintendent Sean Field-Lament was commended by police commissioner Darr…

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Tropical Storm Lee expected to become third major hurricane of season

September 6, 2023

Meteorologists are monitoring a Tropical Storm far to the island’s south, which is expected to become the third major hurricane of the season.
As of yesterday afternoon the system, Tropical Storm Lee,…

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Solo circumnavigator and friend of Bermuda

September 6, 2023

Before August 1990, no Black person had attempted circumnavigating the globe via the southern capes.
Bill Pinkney, from Chicago, was audacious enough to dream it and execute that dream.
His successful…

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BermudAir to bolster airlift as other carriers begin cutback

September 6, 2023

The recently launched BermudAir will bolster airlift to and from the island next month as some carriers cut back service.
The October flight schedule, recently released by Skyport, includes six weekly…

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Flag High Heel

September 6, 2023

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a stylish high heel shoe, with the footwear’s design utilizing the Bermuda flag. The design 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 […]

Scott Barnes extends Rock Islands title haul with two victories

September 5, 2023

Bermuda karting driver Scott Barnes added to his Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix title haul in Illinois, United States, last weekend.
The 38-year-old, who was already a seven-times winner heading into e…

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Zuill Helps Promote Walking Football In Coventry

September 5, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Dennis Zuill has played an integral role in organising the recent Sky Blues in the Community [SBitC] Dave Bennett Walking Football tournament in Coventry, England. The former Bermuda defender is a lead coach at SBitC – the charity arm of Sky Bet Championship side Coventry City. Named after Bennett, who […]

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30 Minute Video: Sept 5 ZBM Evening News

September 5, 2023

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 […]

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Photos: JAB J’Ouvert Event At Southlands Park

September 5, 2023

Southlands Park in Warwick was bursting with vibrant energy this weekend as a lively crowd of people gathered to celebrate at the JAB J’Ouvert event early in the morning. Paint, music, and dancing filled the air as attendees enjoyed the festivities. Related Stories Photos: Classic Old School Soca Fete Photos: Showoff Extravaganza At PHC Field […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 5 2023

September 5, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 5] include an election notice. Elections Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Elections Notice ID: GN0746/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Parliamentary Registry Office Publication date: 05 September 2023 Government Notice No. ____________________ Parliamentary Election Act 1978 Section 26A[1][b] Bye-Election Constituency 8 Smith’s South Notice Of Publication Of Parliamentary […]

Bank shares fall 81 cents on NYSE

September 5, 2023

The RG/BSX Index remained idle at 2,161.56 Tuesday with no trades on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Meanwhile, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited fell 81 cents (2.7 per cent) to close at $28….

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Weather Forecast For Wednesday September 6

September 5, 2023

Wednesday, September 6 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, few showers, mainly early and late, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise […]

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Column: Opportunities In Healthcare Stocks

September 5, 2023

[Written by Bryan Dooley] The year 2023 has witnessed a rather wild ride in the equity markets, leaving investors with a sense of uncertainty. The chasm between market winners and losers has grown substantially, fueled in part by the relentless pursuit of inflation-fighting policies by global central banks, which have exerted considerable pressure on economic […]