Bermuda News Updates

Ocorian held a beach clean-up event in collaboration with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, a leading global provider of financial services, once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by organizing a successful beach clean-up event in collaboration with the esteemed charity, Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. “The event saw a dedicated team […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 5.9% in March – the overall volume of Retail Sales Index [RSI] decreased 5.4% when compared to March 2022, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the March 2023 Retail Sales Index. […]

Police responded to a collision in Sandys, which resulted in the car overturning, with the police noting that the “driver was unhurt, but the vehicle was extensively damaged.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:00a.m. today, Thursday 6th July, 2023, police responded to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar […]

Conyers announced that Associate Anne Campbell, who joined the Bermuda Private Client and Trust team in 2022, has expanded her practice area to include wills and estates. A spokesperson said, “Anne previously worked in that area when she was with another Bermuda law firm. “Campbell is an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda football teams heading to the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey warmed up for the tournament with wins over English opponents yesterday [July 5]. The Bermuda men’s under-23 team beat Dorset-based non-league side Wimborne Town 2-1 thanks to goals from Jai Bean and Tokia Russell. Meanwhile, the Bermuda women’s […]

Inquiries continue regarding a collision involving a car and a bus that occurred yesterday [July 5] on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries continue regarding the collision involving a car and a bus that occurred around 8:15am Wednesday, 5th July 2023 on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish, near Cedarberry […]

Friday, July 7 is expected to be sunny periods with a few early showers, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.18am and […]

Kamau Leverock and his Radcliffe on Trent Cricket Club teammates defeated Clifton Village by 6 wickets in their Nottinghamshire Premier League matchup. Batting first Clifton Village would score 254/9 in their allotted 50 overs, Suman Shrestha was the top scorer with 58, James Hawley was the pick of the Radcliffe on Trent bowlers with figures […]

The stage is set for the 2023 Rugby Americas North [RAN] Men’s U19 Tournament next week, and Bermuda’s U19 team is ready to compete. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda narrowly missed out on a place in the final of the Rugby Americas North Under-19 tournament last year, missing out to Jamaica who got through on points […]

Micah E. Smith and Jordan McConnie won the CG Slow Race at the Motor Fest 441 event, with the race serving to test riders’ control, precision skill and balance. A spokesperson said, “CG Insurance proudly sponsored the CG Slow Race at the highly anticipated Bermuda Motor Fest 441 held on Sunday, July 2nd. This unique […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] William Green admits he never thought he would find himself representing Bermuda on the international stage six years after moving to the island from his native England. Green will compete in the men’s triathlon – an Olympic-distance race [1,500-metre swim, 40-kilometre bike and 10km run] – at Rocquaine Bay, Saint Peter, […]

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Anthony Richardson] The Progressive Labour Party Government is building a diversified and sustainable economy that will enhance the quality of life for Bermuda’s residents. The priority is economic growth. Economic growth provides hope. During the Take Note Motion on the Bermuda Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027 in the House of […]

The Bermuda women’s hockey team have finished eighth at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic. Bermuda lost 4-2 to Puerto Rico in their seventh-eighth classification match yesterday [July 5]. Kovin Moodley, the team’s head coach, wrote on Instagram: “I love this group and how much belief they have in […]

Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher has been named to the USL W League Team of the Month for June. In announcing the team, the U.S. based USL W League said, “Eagle FC battled their way to the top of the Mid Atlantic Division, thanks in part to the large role the attacking minded Towson Tiger and […]

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 14/2023 in regards to the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. A spokesperson said, “The Applicant had submitted a Public Access to Information [PATI] request to the BPS for copies of emails related to their probation. “The BPS initially denied the PATI request stating that no records existed. It also claimed […]

Alan Gray LLC, a leading advisor to insurers, reinsurers and risk managers has announced that Seth Patel will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of Alan Gray LLC as of July 1, 2023. Bill O’Farrell, Chairman of Alan Gray LLC., noted, “Seth is a seasoned insurance leader with an ideal mix of industry and […]

Following the recent bus cancellations, the Department of Public Transportation said they “sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused” and noted that “once the new fleet of electric buses arrives in mid-August, the department aims to provide consistent service to the public.” Today there were 85 cancellations, yesterday there were 77, and in the days prior […]

Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert recently visited Delta Air Lines’ Headquarters in Atlanta to “discuss potential expansion of service to Bermuda and attracting more visitors from Atlanta and other onward destinations.” A Government spokesperson said, “Delta Air Lines has been the longest continually running US air carrier in Bermuda since its inaugural service to and […]

The Department of Culture has “worked with stakeholders to put together a community calendar of events that speak to the theme” of this year’s Emancipation Commemoration, which is “Legacies of Honour,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell said. Speaking today [July 5] in the Senate the Minister said, “Cup Match is not […]