Bermuda News Updates

Phillies, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks Win

The YAO Youth Baseball League continued at the YAO Ball Park on Kindley Field this weekend, with the Phillies, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Diamondbacks all earning wins. Cal Ripken Division [Ages 10-12]: Phillies 14 Red Sox 5 The Phillies had an all-around team effort in their 14-5 win over the Red Sox. The Phillies […]

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Bermuda One Of “Most Beautiful Places In World”

Veranda has featured Bermuda in an article titled “The 8 Most Beautiful Places in the World to Travel This August.” The Veranda website said, “Even though summer officially ends in late September, Labor Day Weekend signals that evenings grilling alfresco and beach weekends are soon coming to an end for most people in the Northern […]

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Hamilton Insurance Appoints David Brown

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced that David A. Brown, a long-standing member of the Hamilton Board of Directors, has been appointed to the role of Chair, effective May 15, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Current Board Chair, Bill Freda, who has served on the Board for nine years, the last six years as Chair, will continue to […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 15 2023

May 15 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,125.00, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 66 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Closed On May […]

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Government / Legal Notices

Maritime Marriage Notice: PADRAIC MANION & SANDRA REYNOLDS | Government of Bermuda

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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Government / Legal Notices

Maritime Marriage Notice: EMMET JACOBS & ASHLI ADAMS | Government of Bermuda

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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Maritime Marriage Notice: JEFFREY GRISWOLD & KIMERLEY FORBES | Government of Bermuda

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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Maritime Marriage Notice: OLIVIA LILIENFELD & ROBERT TELLEZ | Government of Bermuda

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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BFA & PHC Pay Tribute To Marco Warren

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] and Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] have both paid tribute to Marco Warren, a talented footballer who died following a hit and run collision. A statement from the Bermuda Football Association said, “It is with great sadness that the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announces the passing of Marco Warren, a local […]

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City Advised To Remove 176-Year-Old Tree

A Tree Assessment Report recommended removing a 176-year-old tree as as any efforts to save the tree “would only serve to prolong its inevitable fate and it would remain a safety issue to the public as well as the surrounding buildings,” the City said. A spokesperson said, “As a result of the incident involving a large […]

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Liberty Mutual Proud To Sponsor Relay For Life

Liberty Mutual Bermuda said they were “privileged to have been the presenting sponsor of Relay for Life of Bermuda, the 10th anniversary, this past weekend on May 12 and May 13.” A spokesperson said, “Teams walked around the track at North Field for 24 hours to raise much-needed funds to eliminate cancer. Relay events are […]

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Government / Legal Notices

Maritime Marriage Notice: KEVIN BRUCE & ELIZABETH HAWLEY | Government of Bermuda

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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Maritime Marriage Notice: MATTHEW CHERMAK & MARISSA GARZA | Government of Bermuda

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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Maritime Marriage Notice: AMANDA MCINTYRE & ERIC VAN RIPER | Government of Bermuda

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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Government / Legal Notices

Maritime Marriage Notice: ERIC REVE & DANIELLE BAUTISTA | Government of Bermuda

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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Government / Legal Notices

Maritime Marriage Notice: DAREN BACK & MARGARET GOLDTHORP | Government of Bermuda

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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Official Govt & Legal Notices For May 15 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 15] include acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriages. Assistant Justice Mr. Jeffrey Elkinson Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0436/2023 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 15 May 2023 Government Notice No. _______ Judicial Appointment Judicial […]

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Truran Helps SCAD Win IHSA Nationals Reserve

Casey Truran and his SCAD Savannah Equestrian teammates competed in the IHSA Nationals. SCAD was named Reserve Champion with a total of 45 points while Skidmore College was named Champion with 46.5 points in the 16-team field. Truran finished 7th in the Individual Open Equitation on the Flat Class. IHSA Nationals Final Standings Champion – […]

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30 Minute Video: May 15 ZBM Evening News

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

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Business / News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette

Lower Q1 profit for ship owner SFL

First quarter net profit at Bermudian-based SFL Corporation Ltd has plummeted year-over-year – from $47 million in 2022 to $6.3 million this year.
SFL, one of the world’s largest ship-owning companies…

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday May 16

Tuesday, May 16 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud, cloudier overnight with chance of showers, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise […]

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Business / News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette

Bank stock closes higher on NYSE

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,125.00 upon no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange on Monday.
The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Ltd closed up 43 cents (1.82 per cent) at $24.10 on the New …

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Tod Slyngstad’s Nemo crew first to finish Antigua Bermuda Race

Tod Slyngstad’s HH 66 catamaran Nemo was the first to reach the island’s shores in this year’s Antigua Bermuda Race.
The crew were the first of the six-boat fleet to cross the finish line off St Georg…

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News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette / Sport

Mixed fortunes for triathletes Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley

Bermuda triathletes Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley enjoyed differing fortunes in their respective elite-level races overseas at the weekend.
It proved a successful outing for Smith, who clinched his pla…

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News / Royal Gazette

Indian rubber tree which collapsed on preschool cut down

A 147-year-old Indian Rubber Tree planted by former Hamilton postmaster William Bennett Perot has been cut down after being found to be full of decay.
Part of the tree, which was planted in 1847, coll…

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Business / News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette

David Brown appointed new chairman of Hamilton Insurance

David A Brown has been appointed to the role of chairman of the board of directors at Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd, the Bermudian-headquartered global specialty re/insurer.
Mr Brown, a long-standing m…

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Excellent credit ratings affirmed at Nectaris Re

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a” (Excellent) of Nectaris Re Ltd, the operating subsidiary of Nectaris Holdings Ltd, bo…

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Belco hosts safety training seminars

A series of safety training seminars were featured as Bermuda’s electricity provider held the company’s annual Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Day.
Belco said OHSE Day was held this year w…

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Video: Police Identify Victim As Marco Warren

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference this afternoon [May 15] where they identified the victim of the fatal hit and run as Marco Warren, who was one of the island’s most talented footballers. Mr Warren — who recently won the Bermuda Football Association’s MVP award — was found in an unresponsive […]

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Smith Wins Medal In Regional Championships

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triathlete Tyler Smith claimed a medal at the Central America and Caribbean Championships in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on Saturday [May 13]. Smith finished the sprint-distance race – 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and 5km run – in 50min 08sec. His splits were 8:42, 25:35 and 14:26. “I went all in […]

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News / Royal Gazette

Football MVP Marco Warren named as victim of hit-and-run

The victim of a fatal hit-and-run collision in the early hours of Sunday was named today by police as Marco Warren — the father of a young son, and an influential footballer and captain of the PHC tea…

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Government / News

Premier attends Annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) Meeting

Last week, the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, attended the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) Meeting with elected Leaders of the Overseas Territories. The meetings took place in the UK and were chaired by the Rt. Hon. Lord Goldsmith, Minister of Overseas Territories.

The Joint Ministerial Council is the highest political forum between the UK Government and Governments of the Overseas Territories.

As an outcome of the JMC, below is the Joint Communiqué which was issued on behalf of the attendees at the conclusion of the meetings.

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Bermuda gymnasts wrap up season in style in Canada

A strong travelling contingent from the Bermuda Gymnastics Association concluded their competitive season in style with a stellar showing at the Burlington Spring Cup in Canada.
Chief among the 12 gym…

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BUEI ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ To Feature Manatees

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ is Manatees. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hours Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour will feature the screening of two short films followed by a book reading for children ages 5-12 […]

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On De Bounce Win 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament

[Written by Stephen Wright] On de Bounce have been crowned the Women’s Basketball Bermuda 3 on 3 League champions. The competition, which featured four teams and around 20 players, was held at Warwick Academy on Sundays over the past two months. The Kool Rockets came runners-up. Erica Woods, of On de Bounce, was named the Most […]

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News / Royal Gazette

Harbour Nights set to be ‘largest and most exciting yet’

This summer’s Harbour Nights season is set to be bigger than previous years with almost 100 vendors taking part in the weekly street festival.
Amanda Duncan, marketing and events specialist for the B…

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Champion Chris Estwanik to skip Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby

A new men’s champion will be crowned in this year’s Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby as Chris Estwanik has opted not be defend his title in the prestigious 13-mile race from St George’s to Bernard Park.
“I…

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Over 100 Vendors Apply For Harbour Nights

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that the upcoming Harbour Nights event is “set to be the largest and most exciting yet, with over 100 vendors applying to participate this year.” A spokesperson said, “This overwhelming response from local businesses and artisans showcases the tremendous enthusiasm and support for this iconic Bermuda tradition. “Harbour Nights, […]

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Minors Out Of USATF Grand Prix Due To Injury

[Written by Stephen Wright] Middle-distance runner Dage Minors has withdrawn from the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix because of a knee injury. He hopes to recover for the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador, next month; however, he said he was unlikely to be fit for the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby on […]

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BELCO Holds Health, Safety, Environment Day

BELCO recently held the Company’s Occupational Health, Safety and Environment [OHSE] Day. A spokesperson said, “OHSE Day is an annual training day which was held this year on Friday, May 5th with the theme: ‘A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.’ “The day began with a service to remember […]

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WRC Offers Free ‘Mothers Emerging’ Workshop

On Saturday, May 20th, the Women’s Resource Centre will offer a free workshop for expecting and new mothers. A spokesperson said, “The workshop, Mother’s Emerging, will be facilitated by Feven Binega-Northcott, a local Birth & Lactation professional and owner of Harmony Birth Services, with over a decade of experience supporting women in childbirth and the […]

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Caitlyn Bobb Wins 400M At ECAC Championship

Caitlyn Bobb, Za’kayza Parsons, Keturah Bulford-Trott and their University of Maryland, Baltimore County women’s track and field teammates took part in the ECAC Championships, with Bobb winning the 400m ECAC National Championship title in a winning time of 53.43. Competing in the women’s long jump, Parsons finished 17th with a top leap of 5.41m, and Keturah Bulford-Trott finished […]

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Video & Results: Waterfront Wellness 5K Run

Philip Woollins and Estienne Coetzee raced to victory on the Waterfront Wellness 5K run this weekend. Woollins clocked a winning time of 17:04, Khari Sharrieff was second in 17:38, and Neal Towlson was the third male finisher and 4th overall clocking 17:55. Coetzee was the first female and third overall in a time of 17:53, […]

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Column: Why Are PLP MPs Silent In East End?

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Thomas Harvey] Why are the PLP MPs silent in the East End? It is with great interest that I have taken in as much information as I can in relation to the Minister of Education’s plans for the future of educating our children in this island. I must admit that […]

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Occupants Freed From Overturned Vehicle

Police and other emergency service personnel attended to the scene of an overturned car last night [May 14], with the vehicle’s occupants reported to be trapped inside. A spokesperson said, “Around 10:15pm on Sunday 14th May 2023, police and other emergency service personnel were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision, on Harrington […]

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Cumbermack To Race In MotoAmerica Jr Cup

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian rider Jediah Cumbermack has joined forces with professional American motorcycle racing outfit A.I.R Onze Moto Racing Team. The 17-year-old expects to represent the Texas-based team in several races of the MotoAmerica Junior Cup, the entry-level race class, starting with the third race of the campaign at Barber Motorsports Park in […]

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Hopkins Finishes 5th In Du Loiret-Souvenir

Kaden Hopkins was back in action competing in the 44th edition of the Tour du Loiret-Souvenir Roland Gruber National Elite in France, where he finished 5th overall with a combined time of 9:48:22, after four stages. Stage three was an 11.7 km time trial which saw Hopkins finish 4th clocking a time of 14:15, 23 seconds […]

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Bailey’s Bay, Cleveland, Western, Somerset Win

Bailey’s Bay, Cleveland County, Western Stars, and and Somerset Cricket Club all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier & First Division cricket action. Premier Division Bailey’s Bay Won by 72 Runs: Bailey’s Bay 208 St. David’s Cricket Club 136 At the Sea Breeze Oval, St. David’s Cricket Club won the toss and sent Bailey’s Bay to bat. Bailey’s […]

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News / Royal Gazette

Man dies after suspected hit-and-run incident

A man died after a suspected hit-and-run incident early on Sunday morning, police said.
The 30-year-old was found unconscious on the road just west of the junction at Trinity Church Road and North Sho…

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Business / News / Royal Gazette / Royal Gazette

Food inflation drives up the cost of eating out

Issues such as soaring wholesale food costs have struck restaurants hard, forcing menu price adjustments. And it is not just a Bermuda problem.
On both sides of the Atlantic the complaints are loud, w…

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