Bermuda News Updates

The Atlantic should see near-normal hurricane activity, according to US forecasters.
The United States-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Centre says that the o…

News / Royal Gazette

Foster parents praised for nurturing, guidance and love

May 27, 2023

The island’s foster parents have been honoured for their work providing safe homes for children in need of care.
An appreciation tea was held at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club, where foster pa…

News / Royal Gazette

BHB to hold training sessions on heart attack first aid

May 27, 2023

Medics will be holding free training sessions for the public on how to aid someone who may be in cardiac arrest.
The initiative, organised by the Bermuda Hospitals Board, is being held to mark nationa…

News / Royal Gazette

Minister discusses environment issues with OT counterparts

May 27, 2023

Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, has met environmental ministers from Overseas Territories to discuss critical environmental matters.
The sixth UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencie…

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New White Mountains Board Chairperson

May 27, 2023

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. announced that Weston M. Hicks has been elected Chairman of the Board. Mr. Hicks replaces Morgan Davis, who has retired from the Board effective today. Weston Hicks said, “I am honored to assume the Chairmanship of this unique and wonderful company. The entire Board thanks Morgan for his leadership as […]

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Carey Olsen Named Offshore Law Firm Of Year

May 27, 2023

Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Europe Awards 2023, taking home the award for the second year running. A spokesperson said, “The annual awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of law firms over the past year, in particular outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client […]

Andre Lambe fight set to go ahead despite Bermudian star failing to make weight

May 26, 2023

Andre Lambe’s headline bout against Filipino Ronniel Tabayag is still scheduled to take place on Saturday despite the Bermudian boxer failing to make weight.
While his Filipino opponent comfortably ca…

News / Royal Gazette

Crowds brave the elements to savour Bermuda Day Parade

May 26, 2023

Driving rain failed to dampen Bermuda’s spirit as the island came together for a day of national celebration on Bermuda Day this afternoon.
Front Street was packed with revellers who soaked up the car…

News / Royal Gazette

Bermuda Day Parade

May 26, 2023

Bermuda Day Parade (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Weather Forecast For Saturday May 27

May 26, 2023

Saturday, May 27 is expected to see sunny periods develop, a shower or two, especially at night, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 92%. Sunrise will be […]

Khari Sharrieff wins Heritage Day Junior Classic

May 26, 2023

Khari Sharrieff grabbed his slice of glory on Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby day by winning the Heritage Day Junior Classic.
Sharrieff, aged 15, crossed the finish line in 11min 10sec, to come out top of…

Gayle Lindsay ‘over the moon’ after maiden Half-Marathon success

May 26, 2023

Gayle Lindsay declared herself “over the moon” to win her first Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby on Friday.
Lindsay produced a fantastic run to finish in a time of 1hr 29min 22sec, which was good enough fo…

Argo seals pact with Trisura

May 26, 2023

Argo Group International Holdings Ltd, the Bermudian-based specialty insurer, is revamping and growing its surety business.
Argo has an agreement with North American insurer, Trisura Group Ltd, to sup…

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Video: Sharrieff & MacGuinness Win Jr Classic

May 26, 2023

Khari Sharrieff and Naomi MacGuinness won the Bermuda Day Lister Heritage Day Junior Classic. Sharrieff clocked a winning time of 11:10, with Cameron Adkins second in 11:17, and Gianluca Bortoli finished third clocking the same time. MacGuinness was 10th overall clocking a time of 12:40, Jaeda Grant was the second female finisher and 14th overall […]

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Hollis Helps Stenhousemuir Pick Up A Win

May 26, 2023

Dennico Hollis and his Stenhousemuir Cricket Club teammates defeated Drumpellier by 10 wickets in the McCulloch Cup T20 tournament in Scotland. Drumpellier batted first and were bowled all out for 95, Shehroz Mehmood was their top scorer with 19, while Callum Grant was the pick of the Stenhousemuir Cricket Club bowlers with figures of 4-0-17-4, […]

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Live Updates: Bermuda Day Events Underway

May 26, 2023

[Updating] The 2023 Bermuda Day holiday is set to get underway today [May 26] and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates as able. The Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race and Half-Marathon Derby begins in the morning St. George’s, and the Parade will take place in the afternoon in Hamilton. Links […]

Six of the best as Dominique Mayho dominates Sinclair Packwood race

May 26, 2023

Dominique Mayho further cemented his legacy as the most successful male rider in the history of the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race after winning his sixth title on Friday.
The 29-year-old defending c…

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Video: Marshall & Lindsay Win Half Marathon

May 26, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Lamont Marshall has become a four-times Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby champion, having finished the iconic race as the first local runner today [May 26]. Marshall, who also triumphed in 2016, 2018 and 2019, finished the 13-mile race from St George’s to Bernard Park in 1hr 14min 23sec. Sean Trott came runner-up for […]

Controversy as non-resident crosses line first in Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby

May 26, 2023

Lamont Marshall clinched a fourth Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby title on Friday but only after Dennis Mbelenzi, the first to cross the line, was deemed an ineligible runner.
Mbelenzi was first home at B…

Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race

May 26, 2023

Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

News / Royal Gazette

Near-normal hurricane season predicted for 2023, NOAA

May 26, 2023

The Atlantic should see near-normal hurricane activity, according to US forecasters.
The US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Centre says the outlook for the 2…

News / Royal Gazette

Premier’s Bermuda Day message

May 26, 2023

Greetings Bermuda,
Heritage Month is a special time for our island to celebrate our culture, diverse heritage, and proud traditions. This year’s Heritage Month theme, A Bermudian Renaissance, captures…

Frayed nerves as Everton, Leeds and Leicester face relegation

May 26, 2023

It’s the final weekend of the season and all eyes will be on the fight for Premier League survival. Everton hold the upper hand, two points clear of Leeds and Leicester.
Fantasy managers must now make…

News / Royal Gazette

Students encouraged to submit artwork for annual competition

May 26, 2023

Students of all ages are being encouraged to create artwork of their “happy place” for an annual art competition.
Submissions are being accepted for the seventh annual Mirrors student art and digital…

News / Royal Gazette

Event to mark Berkeley Institute’s contribution to island fashion

May 26, 2023

A tea, hat and fashion fundraiser is being hosted in support of The Berkeley Educational Society.
The Dress Code Runway Show on June 11 in the cafetorium at The Berkeley Institute will feature five in…

News / Royal Gazette

Senior must pay thousands in parking fines by end of June

May 26, 2023

A senior was given until the end of June to pay more than $3,000 in parking fines.
Suzette Gowrie, 76, told magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that she could pay $3,000 of the total when she appeared in cour…

Bernews / News

SiriusPoint Appoints Nestor Lopez

May 26, 2023

SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, appoints Nestor Lopez to Executive Leadership Team as Chief Technology Officer. A spokesperson said, “Mr Lopez was most recently Chief Information Officer, and replaces Darryl Siry. Mr Siry will be leaving SiriusPoint at the end of June, after a handover period, to pursue other career opportunities. “Mr […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 25 2023

May 26, 2023

May 25 saw 18,300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $222,500.00 BD. 5,300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.6% at $27.00 per share, while another 12,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $5.75 per share. 1,000 shares were traded by Polaris […]

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: FLOYD FORGIE & KECHA WILLIS | Government of Bermuda

May 26, 2023

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: JAMES HURST & RATIKA AGRAWAL | Government of Bermuda

May 26, 2023

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: ERICA SCHULZ & ALISTAIR HUTCHINGS | Government of Bermuda

May 26, 2023

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

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Photos, Video & 360: Spectators Set Up

May 25, 2023

Cedar Avenue is the best viewing location, the best part of setting up to watch the parade is spending time with family, someone apparently took up someone else’s tape, the day is to celebrate our heritage and one family has used the same spot for 23 years were a few of the comments we heard […]

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Photos: ‘Bermuda Pirate Veteran Car’ Event

May 25, 2023

An event was held this afternoon [May 25] at Bermuda Motors in support of “The Bermuda Pirate – Veteran Car Rally 2023″ with cars – that are over 100 years old — showcased. A spokesperson said, “The Rally is a 10-day veteran car tour whereby there will be 14 veteran cars [Pre 1910!] on island […]

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Photos: Dame Marjorie Bean’s Birthday & Hat Day

May 25, 2023

“Today, May 25th, as we celebrate Dame Marjorie Bean’s Birthday, we are so grateful that yesterday our 2nd Annual Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy Hat Day and Celebratory Motorcade, brought so much joy to our students, staff, and the Bermudian community,” said the Principal of Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy, Margaret Phillips. “Thank you to […]

News / Royal Gazette

Police issue counterfeit currency warning

May 25, 2023

Police are warning residents to be on the lookout for forged US dollar bills currently circulating the island.
According to a police spokesman, counterfeit US notes are being used to pay for goods at …

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: ALLEN BUNN & MIRNA SORIANO | Government of Bermuda

May 25, 2023

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: ANTHONY HOPPER & JENNIFER TORRES | Government of Bermuda

May 25, 2023

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

Government / Legal Notices

Maritime Marriage Notice: ANTONIO TURIELLO & KATERYNA YAHODA | Government of Bermuda

May 25, 2023

THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

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Video: Josef Ferreira Tipped For Boxing Success

May 25, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Despite being just 15 years old, Josef Ferreira is already being tipped for “big things” by those inside the Bermudian boxing fraternity. The CedarBridge Academy student, who first laced up the gloves aged nine, has caught the eye fighting on amateur undercards, impressing with his composure, smooth combinations and slick footwork. […]

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Live Updates: Bermuda Day To Get Underway

May 25, 2023

[Updating] The 2023 Bermuda Day holiday is set to get underway on Friday [May 26] and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates as able. The Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race and Half-Marathon Derby begins in the morning St. George’s, and the Parade will take place in the afternoon in Hamilton. […]

Top speakers for July trust conference

May 25, 2023

More than 70 speakers have been lined up for Transcontinental Trusts: Bermuda 2023, the annual conference of the trusts industry.
The three-day conference, July 5-7, will be held at the Hamilton Princ…

Board level changes at White Mountains Insurance

May 25, 2023

Thursday was a busy day at the board level of a Bermuda-domiciled financial services holding company.
Weston M. Hicks was elected chairman of the board of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., replac…

Butterfield finishes down 19 cents on the NYSE

May 25, 2023

After days of inertia, the RG/BSX Index had a busy end to the week, with $222,500 worth of shares trading on Thursday on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The BSX was scheduled to be closed for the Bermuda …

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Weather Forecast For Friday May 26

May 25, 2023

Friday, May 26 is expected to see morning cloud & showers disperse to become chance of showers, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 93%. Sunrise will be […]

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Govt Repairs Roads On Bermuda Day Route

May 25, 2023

[Written by Don Burgess] The government has swung into quick action to make temporary repairs to fix the roads ahead of Friday’s Bermuda Day festivities. A deluge of rain hammered the island this week, leaving a multitude of potholes scattered across the roads. Works & Engineering were working from St. George’s to Bernard Park to […]

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$441 Prize For Bermuda Charge Art Contest

May 25, 2023

In celebration of the 5th anniversary of their annual motor show, Bermuda Charge has announced a Call for Entries for artists on the island. A spokespersons said, “Every year the Scooter Mart Bermuda Charge brings local and international media exposure to Bermuda, showcasing much of what makes it a great place to live and vacation. […]

Government / Official Gazette

Assent :- ASSENT OF THE GOVERNOR | Government of Bermuda

May 25, 2023

NO.THE ASSENT OF THE GOVERNOR WAS GIVEN ON

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2023 Bermuda Day Greetings from Premier The Hon. E. David Burt, JP MP

May 25, 2023

Greetings:

Heritage Month is a special time for our island to celebrate our culture, diverse heritage, and proud traditions. This year’s Heritage Month theme, A Bermudian Renaissance, captures what we’ve seen and experienced these past three years. There is a renewed interest in the talents and creative forces that continue to shape and evolve our national identity and culture.

Government / News

Live Bermuda Day Parade Coverage

May 25, 2023

Full live coverage of the Bermuda Day Parade will be carried starting at 1.00 p.m. tomorrow (May 26) via Government’s FaceBook and YouTube Pages.

Stream the live coverage on the following links:

Live coverage will also be carried on CITV Ch. 2, Ch. 102 and Ch. 3.

Government / News

Applications Now Open For Fintech Education Programme

May 25, 2023

The Economic Development Department (EDD) is pleased to open applications for the highly anticipated second annual global FinTech Education Programme. This transformative initiative is scheduled from 12 June to 14 July.