Photos/Video: Friends Of Hospice Butterfly Blast

Despite the less than welcoming weather, Friends of Hospice held their Lindos’ Butterfly Blast event on Saturday [June 3] at Victoria Park in Hamilton, with activities including live entertainment, food vendors, face painting, games and more. Related Stories Duck Derby Transformed To Butterfly Blast Gurret Donates Butterflies For “Butterfly Blast” Bermuda Butterflies Book Available Worldwide […]
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Flights Cancelled/Delayed Due To ‘Poor Visibility’

Multiple flights have been cancelled and several others diverted or delayed today [June 3] as “inclement weather and poor visibility conditions have resulted in visibility levels falling below the minimum requirements for landing.” A Skyport spokesperson told Bernews, “Today’s inclement weather and poor visibility conditions have resulted in visibility levels falling below the minimum requirements […]
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Photos & Video: Holy Trinity Church Festival

Holy Trinity Church in Hamilton Parish is celebrating their 400th anniversary by hosting a Flower and Music Festival this weekend, with the Gombeys attending the Grand Opening to help mark the historic celebrations. A spokesperson said, “Holy Trinity Church in Hamilton Parish continues its 400th Anniversary celebrations with a bumper Flower and Music Festival this […]
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Minister On Opening Of St. George’s Marina

Following the opening of the new St. Georges Marina facility, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said that it ”not only symbolises this Government’s unwavering commitment to the superyacht charter industry but also reaffirms our dedication to the ancillary industries that thrive alongside it.” Speaking said in the House of Assembly on Friday [June 2] […]
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2022 Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt tabled the Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2022  in the House of Assembly on Friday [June 2]. The Premier said, “The Authority’s mission is to contribute to Bermuda’s financial stability, protect customers of financial services and protect Bermuda’s currency through: maintaining effective and proactive regulatory frameworks through its highly […]
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Apex Group Unveils Apex Invest Brand

Apex Group announced the launch of Apex Invest, including the re-brand of Context365’s technology platform and associated conference and events series designed to connect fund managers, allocators and service providers, both in-person and virtually. A spokesperson said, “As part of the Group’s strategy – to continually enhance its unique single-source solution and deliver all the […]
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PrivCom Office Appoints Angie Farquharson

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] announced the appointment of Angie Farquharson as the new Deputy Privacy Commissioner. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Farquharson brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the public service and data rights, notably having previously advised PrivCom as the Non-Ministry Comptroller and served on secondment as the […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For June 2 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 2] include notification of planning applications registered and acting appointments. Proposed Planning Application Advertised on June 02, 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0487/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 02 June 2023 The applications shown below are available for […]
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The Opening of the St. George’s Marina

Mr. Speaker, on Monday, May 22nd, 2023 I, along with the Honourable Premier, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, Deputy Speaker the Hon. Derrick V. Burgess, JP, MP, Mrs. Renee Ming, JP, MP the Member of Parliament for Constituency 1 and the Marina owner Mr. Mark Soares attended the celebratory grand opening for the new St. Georges Marina facility on Ordinance Island which provides a haven for numerous superyacht class vessels, which are larger than standard yachts and are typically serviced by highly-skilled, highly-paid crew members.

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Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage) Order 2023 and Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage Entitlement) Regulations 2023

Ministerial Statement Minister of economy and Labour

Good morning Mr. Speaker,

I am pleased to rise today to provide to the Members of this Honourable House an overview of the Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage) Order 2023 (the “Order”) and the Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage Entitlement) Regulations 2023 (the “Regulations”) that have been tabled in this Honorable House.

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Protect our Public Transportation Frontline Workers

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my deep concern and condemnation of the recently reported attacks on bus operators in Bermuda. These senseless acts of violence have no place in our society and will not be tolerated. We stand in solidarity with our bus operators and their families during this difficult time and will do everything in our power to ensure that justice is served.

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