Bermuda News Updates

The Department of Culture is advising that, out of respect for the late Ottiwell Simmons, whose funeral is set for Sunday [June 25], the annual Premier’s Concert has been postponed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department advised that the public will be notified when the Premier’s Concert will be rescheduled.” We recognize the passing of […]

The Francis Patton Primary School will hold a retirement dinner party in honor of Florence Sharpe on Saturday [June 24] at 6pm. A spokesperson said, “After more than 30 years of teaching excellence, our very own Florence Sharpe will be retiring at the end of the school year. “As part of celebrating her achievements in […]

The Department of Parks has launched a ‘Movies in the Park’ initiative, with the first film showing to take place on July 8. Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, “We are thrilled to launch the ‘Movies in the Park’ initiative, providing families and individuals with an unforgettable summer experience.” A Government spokesperson said, […]

Eight local environmental charities will participate in “climate risk solution conversations” at the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit. A spokesperson said, “Eight local environmental charities will participate in important climate risk solution conversations at the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with KBRA. “Bermuda Aquarium Museum […]

BF&M is getting set to hold a ‘Wellness Week’ initiative for its health insurance customers, featuring free fitness classes, activities, giveaways, and more. A spokesperson said, “BF&M is thrilled to announce its first Wellness Week for its health insurance customers to attend. The event takes place from June 26th to June 30th in Barr’s Bay Park. […]

The Ministry of Public Works released road traffic notices for a lane closure on Store Hill and North Shore Road in Smiths from Thursday, June 29 through Friday, June 30 and a road closure on Mount Hill Road in Pembroke Parish for a Community Day Block Party on Saturday, July 1. For more information on […]

Friday, June 23 is expected to see morning cloud and few showers, drier and sunnier afternoon, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at […]

Bermuda Is Love will be holding a Free Clothing Giveaway at Elliot Primary School on Saturday [June 24] from 10.00am to 3.00pm. A spokesperson said, “We will be giving away clothes for all ages, genders, sizes, and occasions! “The purpose of the Free Clothing Giveaway is to provide free clothing to as many people as […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Solay Thomas has won Bermuda’s third medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after claiming bronze in the women’s shot put with a personal best throw today [June 22]. A team of 19 athletes are representing Bermuda at the Special Olympics, which started on Saturday [June 17], in athletics, […]

“Ocean science is the key to unlocking the mysteries of our planet’s most precious resource, and Bermuda Government scientists are at the forefront of this important work,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. A Government spokesperson said, “Observed today [22 June], the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization [UNESCO] describes Ocean Science Day […]

The Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship — one of the few remaining cruise ships small enough to enter St George’s — visited the island this week, marking one of the two visits the ship will make to Bermuda this year, and the video below shows it both entering and leaving St George’s. Last year Minister […]

[Written by Dr. Jean Thomas-Jeremy] As part of its culmination activity for the Senior 2 module on Restaurant Services and in observation of CBA Restaurant week, faculty members and selected students were treated to lunch on Wednesday, May 24th. Patrons were served with a three-course meal in a relaxed and soothing environment reflective of a […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] announced an information session scheduled for Thursday, June 29, from 12.15pm to 1.15pm at the BEDC Main office at 48 Church Street, Sofia House, 1st Floor. A spokesperson said, “The session aims to empower potential Cooperative Developers by offering a comprehensive overview of the BEDC’s cooperative business education process. […]

Rudy Brianna Puhekker was awarded the Eunice Sharpe Memorial Award during Francis Patton School’s Transition Ceremony yesterday [June 21]. A spokesperson said, “The school’s main hall was packed with family and friends to witness the transition of some seventeen students from Year P-6 to P-7. Some will attend new academic institutions in the new academic […]

“We have truly lost an icon of Bermuda’s Labour movement, who was not only known for his passion, commitment, dedication, and advocacy for workers rights, but also his resilience to always stand up for democracy and equality,” Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] General Secretary Kevin Grant said. lMr Grant said, “On behalf of the Bermuda Trade […]

Bermuda continued their Davis Cup tournament at the Club Internacional de Tenis, Asuncion, in Paraguay falling 2 – 1 to Venezuela. Trey Mallory playing in the number one position lost 7-6, 6-4 to Rafael Salam. Daniel Phillips then took on Ricardo Rodriguez in the second match, Rodriguez won the first set 6-0, and Phillips won […]

“On behalf of the Board of Directors of Age Concern Bermuda we join together with the people of Bermuda to mourn the passing of Ottiwell Simmons,” the Age Concern said. A spokesperson said, “A man for a generation who as a lifetime honorary member affiliate of Age Concern afforded the organization the benefit of his […]

Tropical Depression Four is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 976 nm to the SSE at 6am on Sunday [June 25], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after […]

Bermuda welcomed the Carnival Venezia cruise ship for its inaugural visit on Saturday [June 17]. The Bermuda Government tweeted the photo below, saying: “lThe vessel arrived at  am with 4,759 passengers. Visitors enjoyed a full day on the island. The cruise ship departed at 4 pm for New York. “Attending the onboard plaque exchange were: […]

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] Press has unveiled Volume 22 of the Bermuda Journal of Archaeology and Maritime History [BJAMH]. A spokesperson said, “This latest edition is now available for purchase [PDF format] and download on the Museum’s website: www.nmb.bm/shop. The journal features a compelling assortment of five articles contributed by local and international […]