Bermuda News Updates

Public Notification of Information on Sex Offender

August 30, 2023

The Minister of Legal Affairs has issued the attached Public Notification of Information on the pending release of Neville Craig Richardson.

Pursuant to section 329H of the Criminal Code 1907, the Minister of Legal Affairs is empowered to disclose information in relation to sex offenders who are considered to present a risk of significant harm to the health or safety of the public, an affected group of people or an individual.

Government / News

August 30: Hurricane Franklin Update – Safety First

August 30, 2023

As Bermuda begins to feel the effects of Hurricane Franklin, the Ministry of National Security provided some reminders following the 12.00 noon Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) update.

Currently, Franklin is a category 2 hurricane.

The Ministry advised of the following:

News / Royal Gazette

Motorists ordered to take part in drink-drivers programme

August 30, 2023

Two motorists who were stopped by police were both ordered to participate in a drink-driver’s court treatment programme.
Jorge DeSilva, 47, from Paget, pleaded guilty to driving while impaired by alc…

Sompo appoints Vicky Sarjeant

August 30, 2023

Bermudian-based Sompo International, the global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has appointed Vicky Sarjeant as head of Energy Insurance, Asia Pacific.
The comp…

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Ministry Provides Advisory On Hurricane Franklin

August 30, 2023

The Ministry of National Security provided some reminders following the 12.00 noon Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] update. A Government spokesperson said, “Currently, Franklin is a category 2 hurricane. “The Ministry advised of the following: The BWS 12noon has Hurricane Franklin currently at 140 nautical miles to the west northwest of Bermuda. Franklin maintains a northeasterly […]

Bernews / News

Labour Day Garbage Collection Advisory

August 30, 2023

The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday, 4 September, “household waste collection will follow a rollover to the next day’s schedule.” A Government spokesperson said, “As a result, Monday’s waste collections will roll over to Tuesday with this schedule continuing through the week ending with Friday’s […]

News / Royal Gazette

Fine and road ban for motorist who hit three cars

August 30, 2023

A motorist who struck three cars on Somerset Road has been disqualified from driving all vehicles for a year.
Kyvon Ming, 34, from Warwick, admitted to riding his bike without due care and attention …

Ryan Barker to join Hiscox Re and ILS as CTO

August 30, 2023

Hiscox Re & ILS, the reinsurance and insurance-linked securities arm of Bermudian-headquartered specialist global insurer Hiscox, has appointed Ryan Barker as chief technology officer.
The company…

Borr secures more work in West Africa

August 30, 2023

Borr Drilling Limited, the Bermudian-based oilfield services company, has announced that its premium jack-up rigs Prospector 5 and Natt have received a letter of award for work in West Africa in direc…

News / Royal Gazette

Waste collection put back for Labour Day holiday

August 30, 2023

Waste collection will be pushed back by a day next week as the island celebrates labour Day on Monday.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works said: “Monday’s waste collections will roll over to …

Starr Insurance tabs Sean Chen for CEO position in Singapore

August 30, 2023

Starr Insurance, the international insurance and investment organisation led by Maurice R (Hank) Greenberg, has appointed Sean Chen as chief executive officer of Starr Singapore.
The company said Mr C…

Bernews / News

Govt Advisory: Sex Offender To Be Released

August 30, 2023

The Minister of Legal Affairs has issued a public notification that convicted sex offender Neville Craig Richardson is set to be released, with the 54-year-old due to be released on August 31st. Photo provided by the Government The full Public Notice follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Sex Offender Devaun Cox To Be Released Sex […]

News / Royal Gazette

Government gives notice of sex offender’s prison release

August 30, 2023

A man convicted of raping a woman and threatening her with a knife is set to be released from custody, according to a Government notice.
The notice, released by the Ministry of Legal Affairs, stated t…

Bernews / News

OBA Candidates Joseph Marable & Robin Tucker

August 30, 2023

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has announced Joseph Marable as its approved candidate for Constituency 6, Hamilton West and Robin Tucker is the OBA’s approved candidate for Constituency 7, Hamilton South. Constituency 6 is currently held by the PLP’s Wayne Furbert, while the PLP’s Anthony Richardson is the current MP for Constituency 7. A spokesperson […]

Bernews / News

Harbour Nights Postponed Until Sept 6th

August 30, 2023

This evening’s [Aug 30] Harbour Nights event has been postponed due to the weather, and the final Harbour Nights of the season will now be held on Wednesday, September 6th. A spokesperson said, “It is with the utmost concern for the safety and well-being of our attendees, vendors, and staff that we announce the cancellation […]

News / Royal Gazette

OBA announces two election candidates

August 30, 2023

A veteran businessman and a senator will be representing the opposition One Bermuda Alliance at the next General Election.
Entrepreneur Joseph Marable is the candidate for Constituency 6, Hamilton Wes…

Bernews / News

Disabled Vessel, Passengers Aided After Call

August 30, 2023

The Bermuda Coast Guard and KS Watersports joined efforts on August 23 to ferry stranded passengers and a charter boat back to shore. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, August 23 at 11:42am, Bermuda Radio received a phone call from a 31 foot charter boat disabled near Eastern Blue Cut with 14 […]

Bernews / News

Driver Arrested, Prohibited Weapon, Drugs

August 30, 2023

A driver was arrested for suspicion of possession of a controlled drug, drug equipment and a prohibited weapon, A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 26th, 2023, police officers were on mobile patrol in the area of Middle Road near the junction with Montpelier Road, Devonshire, when they had cause to stop […]

Bernews / News

MP Simmons-Wade On Hurricane Franklin

August 30, 2023

“Bermuda will be spared the full wrath of Franklin, our first hurricane for the season, but remains as a potential threat with tropical storm winds,” MP Ianthia Simmons-Wade said, adding, “We encourage everyone to check in on our most vulnerable; our seniors, our disabled and families who are struggling financially.” PLP MP Ianthia Simmons-Wade said, […]

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Column: Smith On Candidacy, Comments & More

August 30, 2023

[Opinion column written by OBA candidate Ben Smith] I learned a valuable lesson in political communications before the snap 2020 election. I recorded a video about immigration so that we could have a reasonable policy discussion. Unfortunately, it was edited and used as a political weapon. Of course, on the announcement of my candidacy for […]

Bernews / News

Football: Bermuda Wins U17 Girls Opener

August 30, 2023

Bermuda defeated Dominica in its 2023 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 opener making an excellent showing to claim a 4-1 victory over Dominica at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez in the Dominican Republic. Le-Myah Forde gave Dominica a 1 – 0 lead in the 12th minute, but after that it was all Bermuda, beginning with Camryn Lines […]

Bernews / News

Weather Service Updates On Hurricane Franklin

August 30, 2023

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bermuda today [Aug 30] as Hurricane Franklin is expected to bring strong winds to the island. The BWS posted the graphic online below, saying, “The 6am update has Hurricane Franklin passing a bit closer, slower, and with a slightly larger wind field. What this means is that […]

Bernews / News

Janhoi Bean-Wilson Leads Golcar To Victory

August 30, 2023

Janhoi Bean-Wilson and his Golcar Cricket Club teammates defeated Almondbury Cricket Club by 2 runs in a rain affected Huddersfield Cricket Alliance League match. Golcar scored 113, Bean-Wilson was the top scorer with 31, Safwatt Shehzad was the pick of the Almondbury Cricket Club bowler with figures of 8.5-0-32-5. In reply with a revised target […]

Bernews / News

Luke Robinson Scores In Whitehawk Win

August 30, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda winger Luke Robinson scored his first goal of the season in Whitehawk’s 3-1 win at home to Horsham in the Pitching In Isthmian Premier Division on Monday [August 28]. Robinson netted his side’s third goal in the seventh minute of stoppage time with a close-range finish. The 24-year-old also created […]

News / Royal Gazette

Man who denied owning pitbull found guilty over attack

August 30, 2023

A Sandys man whose “aggressive and vicious” pitbull attacked and bit his neighbour, leaving the woman with lasting nerve damage, has been found guilty in Magistrates’ Court.
Macray Bulford, 50, previo…

News / Royal Gazette

Policeman fired after intruding on woman’s privacy

August 30, 2023

A former police officer was dismissed from duty after he was found attempting to sneak into a woman’s house, The Royal Gazette can share.
Milen Simons, 36, was discharged after being convicted in Magi…

News / Royal Gazette

Ben Smith denies election video was xenophobic

August 30, 2023

Ben Smith, the One Bermuda Alliance candidate for the upcoming by-election in Smith’s South, has denied allegations that he has ever made xenophobic comments.
Mr Smith, said that the remarks, made ahe…

News / Royal Gazette

Hurricane Franklin to weaken but people still urged to be prepared

August 30, 2023

Hurricane Franklin has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane and is expected to weaken further as it passes to the island’s northwest.
While the system is predicted to fall to a Category 2 storm by the t…

News / Royal Gazette

Neighbours file objections against 91 Front Street project

August 30, 2023

Plans to build a new nine-storey building on Front Street has attracted a planning objection from neighbours concerned about the impact that the construction project will have.
Developers hope to tear…

Rumour mill in overdrive as Dion Stovell contemplates Bermuda return

August 30, 2023

National cricket coach Niraj Odedra would welcome the availability of Dion Stovell for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifier.
The 38-year-old was not involved when Bermuda b…

North Field and White Hill ready for big matches

August 30, 2023

Allan Douglas Sr, the Bermuda Cricket Board’s chairman of high performance, has been putting in the hard yards to prepare the wickets for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifier next m…

West Hamilton shareholders to vote on BSX delisting

August 30, 2023

Shareholders of West Hamilton Holdings Ltd will soon vote at the company annual meeting on a proposal to delist from the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Item nine on the agenda of purposes for the meeting sta…

Banks and fintechs bullish on embedded insurance

August 30, 2023

A new survey from Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, reveals that a majority (56 per cent) of financial executives involved in insurance decision-makin…

Golden Ocean Group reports dramatic profit drop

August 30, 2023

Golden Ocean Group reported a second quarter net income of $34.9 million, down from $163.8 million in the same quarter a year earlier.
The Bermudian-registered, Norwegian-based, Nasdaq-listed company…

Bernews / News

Dr Fountain On Diabetes Technology & More

August 30, 2023

Dr. Annabel Fountain, endocrinologist and Medical Director of Fountain Health is raising awareness of the use of technology to help people living with diabetes to control their sugars. A spokesperson said, “One of the most significant and rapidly spreading worldwide health issues of the 21st century is diabetes. In Bermuda, the known prevalence of diabetes […]

Bernews / News

Wallpaper Wednesday: Pathway At Spittal Pond

August 30, 2023

The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a pathway at Spittal Pond, with a blue sky and lush greens framing the winding trail. 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 […]

Bernews / News

Fidelis MGU Strengthens Underwriting Team

August 30, 2023

Fidelis MGU announced promotions, including three to senior executive roles, with immediate effect. A spokesperson said, “Richard Coulson has been promoted to Deputy Group Chief Underwriting Officer [CUO], remaining in his secondary role as Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of Insurance. He was most recently UK CUO since 2021, overseeing all business written from London and […]

Bernews / News

Conor White Concludes Momentum Indy Crit

August 30, 2023

Conor White concluded competing in the IU Health Momentum Indy which was a two-day cycling celebration of bike races, in downtown Indy. White competed in the Men Pro-1 Division, finishing 33rd representing Austin Aviators clocking a time of 1:07:51.4. Tyler Magner clocked a winning time of 1:07:33.8. Related Stories Flannery Competes In Loughborough Cycling Hopkins Continues Competing […]

Bernews / News

Vessel Towed Ashore After Taking On Water

August 30, 2023

A 24ft vessel in distress was towed ashore and all three persons onboard the sinking craft were returned safely to Dockyard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Saturday the 19th of August, 01:09 am, Bermuda Radio received a 911 call from a twenty-four foot vessel in distress, with three persons onboard, taking on […]

Under-17 football coach calls for composure against powerhouse Canada

August 29, 2023

Gary Adams, the Bermuda under-17 girls football coach, is calling for his team to maintain composure as they prepare to take on giants Canada in the Concacaf Women’s Qualifiers on Wednesday.
Bermuda r…

Bernews / News

Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 29 2023

August 29, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Aug 29] include notification of planning applications registered and acting appointments. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 29, 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0730/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 29 August 2023 The applications shown […]

Dage Minors ends European tour with strong finish

August 29, 2023

Bermuda’s top middle-distance runner Dage Minors ended his European tour with a fourth-place finish in the PWR Men’s Elite Mile at the Monumental Mile Classic in Scotland.
Minors put the pace in to th…

Bernews / News

American Airlines & United Airlines Cancel Flights

August 29, 2023

“In light of the potential impact of the hurricane, United Airlines and American Airlines have cancelled all flights scheduled for this Wednesday,” Skyport has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Skyport wishes to inform the public about travel disruptions at LF Wade International Airport [LFWIA] due to anticipated adverse weather conditions resulting from Hurricane Franklin. “Skyport and […]

News / Royal Gazette

Man arrested for prohibited weapon

August 29, 2023

Police arrested a man on suspicion of possessing a canister of pepper spray, which is a prohibited weapon.
The man, who was stopped in a car at 3pm in Devonshire on Saturday, was also held on suspicio…

Young entrepreneurs make their pitch

August 29, 2023

Three promising young entrepreneurs have pitched their ideas in the youth finals of the Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition.
The event is a presentation of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporati…

Butterfield up 67 cents on NYSE

August 29, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed on Tuesday unchanged at 2,217.47 on a day of no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Overseas, Butterfield Bank closed up 67 cents (2.37 per cent) at $28.90 on the New York S…

Crystal Doughty, William Soares promoted to CUO roles at Arch Re

August 29, 2023

Arch Reinsurance Ltd has promoted Crystal Doughty to chief underwriting officer, property and William Soares to chief underwriting officer, casualty and specialty.
Both will report to Jerome Halgan, C…

Government / Official Gazette

List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 29, 2023 | Government of Bermuda

August 29, 2023

The applications shown below are available for review on the Department of Planning’s Customer Self Service

News / Royal Gazette

Lane closure on Frog Lane to continue through Wednesday

August 29, 2023

A lane closure on Frog Lane to allow workers to replace tower lights at National Stadium will continue until next Wednesday.
While the project was expected to be completed this week, the Ministry of P…

Steve Ryland, Thomas Deane join Acrisure Re

August 29, 2023

Acrisure Re, the reinsurance broking and advisory firm with an operation in Bermuda, has expanded its corporate advisory and solutions division with two appointments.
Steve Ryland becomes global head …