Bermuda News Updates

The Department of Parks advised of an “increased presence of dangerous rip currents at South Shore beaches, especially at Horseshoe Bay Beach.” A Government spokesperson said, “Lifeguards have erected red flags and placed signage at Horseshoe Bay to mark the non-safe swimming areas. “Swimmers are strongly encouraged to exercise caution, heed any warning signs they […]

“I rise today to share the outcome of successful negotiations with our largest Union partners,” Premier David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [June 30], explaining that “while the conditions associated with each agreement may vary,” a 2.25% increase was agreed upon. The Premier said, “The Government of Bermuda has seven Collective Bargaining Agreements […]

Butterfield has been shortlisted for Trust Company of the Year [Large Firm] at the prestigious 2023/24 STEP Private Client Awards. A spokesperson said, “The STEP Private Client Awards are seen as the hallmark of quality within the private client industry. “Open to entrants globally, these prestigious Awards recognise and celebrate excellence among private client solicitors, […]

The Human Rights Commission for Bermuda Annual Report 2022 was tabled in the House of Assembly today [June 30]. A spokesperson said, “The Human Rights Commission [the Commission] for Bermuda announced its Annual Report 2022 was tabled in the House of Assembly today, Friday June 30, 2023 in accordance with Section 30A[1] of the Human […]

The City of Hamilton advised “that the malfunction with the swipe card system for entry and exit in the long-term City parking lots – Bull’s Head, Par-la-Ville and Elliot Street – has been rectified and swipe cards have been updated to accommodate a July 1st start.” A spokesperson said, “Those permit holders that paid for […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Talented teenager Kallan Richardson will be among the runners vying for top honours when he competes in the Powerade 5K Run on Sunday [July 2]. The 17-year-old has emerged as one of the island’s most promising distance runners, finishing sixth in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby last month and winning the 16-19 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Emma Harvey and Madelyn Moore won medals on the final night of the swimming competition at the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador. Harvey, who won silver in the women’s 50 metres backstroke on Saturday, finished third in the 50 butterfly in 27.11sec to take bronze. Her […]

Daniel Augustus was back in action on the Moonlight Golf Tour in Florida. Augustus shot a round of 3-over par 74 at the Eagle Dunes Golf Club Sorrento, Florida to finish T9th. The Bermudian golfer finished 6 strokes behind the winner Nicholas Diebel. Related Stories Bermuda Stroke Play Championship Results Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championships […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Omar Hayward made it three wins from three at the World Boccia Challenger in Santiago, Chile, yesterday [June 29]. DeSilva, competing in the BC1 Division, won 10-1 against a Canadian opponent. Meanwhile, Hayward won his match 8-3. Both players return to action today. Related Stories DeSilva & Hayward […]

Fidelis MGU said they are “delighted to be able to congratulate Fidelis Insurance Group on its initial public offering [IPO] with the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker FIHL.” Richard Brindle, Chairman and CEO of Fidelis MGU, said: “It has been an incredible year for the Fidelis brand culminating now with the listing of […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [June 30] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Successful Negotiations with Government’s Largest Union Partners, Human Rights Commission-2022 Annual Report and Update on the United Nations Joint Programme: Building Back Equal Through Innovative Finance for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. The Order […]

July 1st 2023 marks the 60th Anniversary of Rawlinson & Hunter in Bermuda [R&H]. A spokesperson said, “Established as a Chartered Accountancy and financial advisory services firm, R&H has served the International and Bermuda business community for over half a century, opening its doors in 1963.” Francine Mason, Senior Partner said “I am honoured to […]

The Bermuda Zoological Society has been awarded a grant of £50,000 [$62,800], funded by the UK Government through the Darwin Plus Local programme, to support its Micro Forest Project. A spokesperson said, “Launched in November 2021, the Micro Forest Project has cleared invasive species and replaced them with a mix of endemic and native plants […]

The second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency, in partnership with KBRA, “attracted 119 separate companies with a total combined assets under management of ~$4.16 trillion,” the BDA said. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Climate Summit attracted 335 delegates, including 101 from overseas, and not only ensured Bermuda remained globally […]

Consumers paid 4.7% more in March 2023 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the March 2023 CPI from the Department of Statistics. “In summary, during March 2023, consumers paid 4.7 […]