Bermuda News Updates

“A suggestion was put forward by the West End Warriors for the Government to re-evaluate the scoring of the Sandys area, which the Government agreed to consider,” Premier David Burt said at the Town Hall meeting held by the West End Warriors last night [July 11]. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Premier, the Hon. […]

A “male in his 50s was taken into police custody” following an assault at Pembroke Parish residence “involving a male and female who are known to each” other, with the female victim taken to hospital for treatment for a head wound and subsequently released. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], has commenced an […]

During the 14th edition of the International Conference of Information Commissioners [ICIC], the Bermuda Information Commissioner was re-elected to the ICIC’s Executive Committee, with the renewed term set to runs until 2026. Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez was delighted with the announced result. She stated, “This re-election, and the participation of two individuals from our Office on […]

Bernard Wade III has won his second medal at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey after winning bronze in the men’s recurve head-to-head knockout today. Wade, who claimed silver in the WA men’s 1440 recurve on Monday, beat Jason Le Page of Guernsey, 6-5 in the bronze-medal match. This marks the third medal for Bermuda […]

Helix Underwriting Partners, announces they have “entered into an equity investment agreement under which Arch Capital Holdings has become a minority shareholder in the Bermuda-based agency.” A spokesperson said, “The transaction further solidifies the strong trading relationship between Helix and Somers Re Ltd. [Somers], which began in April 2021 with the launch of the Excess […]

Over 40 people attended the BEDC’s graduation dinner for the 5th Cohort of the Enterprise Bermuda [E.B.] incubator program. The event, which was held on July 4th, opened with a welcome message by the Chairman of the Board, Jache Adams who shared words of encouragement to the graduating cohort. He stated, “You each dedicated 12 […]

Sancho Smith has earned the KPMG 2023 Scholarship, which is valued at $20,000 per annum for a total of up to three years. A spokesperson said, “After a rigorous selection process, KPMG in Bermuda has chosen Sancho Smith to receive the KPMG 2023 Scholarship. Sancho received the award because he represents the firm’s values of excellence, […]

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] have a record number of Bermudian students for the annual BILTIR Intern Programme. A spokesperson said, “This year, BILTIR member companies are welcoming twenty-nine students from across the island, beating last year’s record of twenty-six. The students will join BILTIR companies for 10 weeks of paid work […]

J’Nai Butterfield-Steede scored helping New Mills FC draw 2 – 2 with Wythenshawe FC. Coming on as a second-half substitute in their preseason friendly, Butterfield-Steede scored for his team in the 69th minute to make it 2 – 1 as he cut in from the right and curled his effort into the back of the […]

“As this issue is a devolved responsibility of the Government of Bermuda, the UK Government is therefore supportive of Bermuda’s own efforts to diversify its economy and encourage investment,” British MP David Rutley said. During the British Parliament’s session on July 10th, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and […]

Ingine today announced its partnership with QuoVadis to “enhance the choice of cloud-based IT solutions offered to organisations in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Ingine will now offer a complete suite of cloud solutions to new and existing customers as a managed service to help them fully digitalise their workplace through tighter integration with existing applications, […]

The Town of St. George said they are “proud to mark a significant milestone on this memorable day, July 12, 2023″ as they “commemorate the 411th anniversary of the momentous event that laid the foundation for our charming Town of St. George. ” A spokesperson said, “This day, back in 1612, saw the arrival of […]

Essent Group Ltd. has completed its acquisition of Agents National Title Holding Company and Boston National Holdings from Incenter LLC. A spokesperson said “Essent Group Ltd. announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Agents National Title Holding Company [Agents National Title] and Boston National Holdings LLC [Boston National Title] through its […]

HSBC Bermuda is celebrating Sharon Jacobs and Debbie Lewis as they reach their 55th and 45th anniversaries of employment with the Bank. A spokesperson said, “As Cup Match approaches and excitement builds both within HSBC Bermuda and across the island, the Bank has further cause for celebrations, as it recognizes two of its longest serving employees. Last week, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s two football teams remain on course for medals at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. The men’s under-23 and women’s teams finished their group phases with nine points from three games, coming top of their pools and advancing to the semi-finals on Thursday. The under-23 side […]

[Written by BHS student Iona van Niekerk] From June 10th to 12th, a seminar was held by former Real Madrid CF football fitness coach Javier Mallo and Real Madrid CF doctor Elena Isla to help coaches in Bermuda with training young athletes. 25 youth football coaches, physical education teachers, physiotherapists, and fitness trainers signed up […]

The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] is hosting an lineup of artist-led events this summer, including workshops in silverpoint drawing, mixed media collage and fashion illustration; along with a talk by British artist Rana Begum. A spokesperson said, “Events begin this coming Saturday, July 15, with a two-hour silverpoint drawing workshop led by Dr Charles Zuill. […]

Heineken and Burrows, Lightbourn Ltd. introduced Heineken Silver, a new beer that offers an amazingly smooth taste and refreshing finish for beer enthusiasts on the island. A spokesperson said, “Heineken and Burrows, Lightbourn Ltd. are thrilled to introduce Heineken Silver, a new beer that offers an amazingly smooth taste and refreshing finish for beer enthusiasts […]