Bermuda News Updates

National Security Minister Offers Condolences

March 28, 2023

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks offered his condolences to the family and friends of Marco Perinchief, who died following an “altercation involving several men” in Sandys on the weekend. Minister Weeks said, “It is with great sadness that I express my sympathies to the family and friends of Marco Perinchief. Such a tragic and […]

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Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda

March 28, 2023

Military aircraft visited the island again this week, with the MC-130J stopping by the L.F. Wade International Airport this week. It is not unusual for military aircraft to make brief stops on the island for refueling or other purposes, and for our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, here. The Lockheed Martin website said, “The […]

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Carey Olsen Celebrating 125th Anniversary

March 28, 2023

Founded in 1898, Carey Olsen is celebrating its 125th anniversary, with the firm holding “a series of events across its international network throughout 2023.” A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen is proud to announce that it is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. “Founded in Guernsey in 1898, the original firm was named Carey and served […]

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Bermuda Police Service takes delivery of new cars

March 28, 2023

The Bermuda Police Service have replenished their fleet of patrol cars with the purchase of five new vehicles.
The fleet will get a further boost when 12 more cars arrive in the next two months.
Last…

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Premier to meet US Congress members in Washington DC trip

March 28, 2023

David Burt travelled to Washington DC yesterday to meet with members of the US Congress and officials in the executive branch.
The Premier said the objective was “to renew contacts with US lawmakers a…

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Man appears in court charged with murder

March 28, 2023

A 46-year-old man was this morning charged with the murder of a man on Saturday.
Ian Bascome, from Sandys, was charged with murdering 49-year-old Marco Perinchief near Clyde Best Lane on March 25.
M…

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CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER MINISTRY OF HEALTH | Government of Bermuda

March 28, 2023

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Butterfield Tournament Helped 60+ Charities

March 28, 2023

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, together with joint title sponsors Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and Butterfield, announced the 2022 tournament “helped to benefit more than 60 local charities with a community impact totalling $1.1 million.” A spokesperson said, “The figure builds on last year, which saw 40 participating charities benefit from $650,000, and was achieved through […]

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BDA Releases 2022 End Of Year Report

March 28, 2023

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] today released its 2022 End of Year Report. A spokesperson said, “The purpose of the BDA is to promote and protect, in collaboration with government and the private sector, sustainable and equitable economic growth, diversity and prosperity in Bermuda. “The BDA’s 2022 End of Year Report captures some of […]

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Premier Burt Travels To Washington DC

March 28, 2023

Premier David Burt is traveling to Washington DC to hold meetings. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E David Burt, JP, MP, will travel to Washington D.C. this week, where he will hold meetings with members of the U.S. Congress and officials in the Executive Branch. Premier Burt said, […]

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Shelby Madeiros & Siena Defeat Binghamton

March 28, 2023

Shelby Madeiros and her Siena women’s tennis teammates swept Binghamton 7-0 at the Lane-Starke Tennis Center. Siena got things started quickly by picking up a win from Madeiros, who teamed with Emma Boggiali, to take the doubles #3 spot, with the pair winning 6 – 1 over Loren Cuomo, and Bridget Martin. Related Stories Photos: […]

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Women’s T20 League Set To Be Launched

March 28, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] A Women’s T20 Cricket League will be launched next month as part of the Bermuda Cricket Board’s aim to revive the domestic and international programme. The league starts on Sunday, April 30 and will feature seven teams – Bailey’s Bay, Flatts Victoria, Somerset Bridge, Southampton Rangers, St George’s, Western Stars and […]

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Law giving taxpayers more protection over hotel plan passed

March 28, 2023

New structures are being brought in to protect the Government regarding large financial breaks for Gencom, developers of the $376 million Fairmont Southampton Hotel revamp, the Senate heard yesterday….

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Event to focus on importance of seagrass beds

March 28, 2023

A conservationist will speak about the importance of seagrass beds at an event later this week.
Sarah Manuel, the Government’s senior marine conservation officer, will also discuss green turtles, as …

Investment results hand Everen a $776.7m loss

March 28, 2023

Everen Limited, the Bermudian-based energy insurer, has reported a net loss of $776.7 million for fiscal year 2022.
The company said the loss was driven by net investment losses of $524.8 million, net…

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Ball Hockey: Positive Image & BDA Spirits Win

March 28, 2023

A Bermuda Ball Hockey double-header took place at the PCC Hockey Rink with 16 goals scored on the night. Liberty Mutual 4 Positive Image Dental 7 In the opener, Positive Image Dental came from a goal down in the first period to defeat Liberty Mutual 7 – 4. In the first period, Liberty Mutual got […]

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ABIR CEO John Huff To Speak On GIS Panel

March 28, 2023

Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers CEO John Huff will speak at the Global Insurance Symposium panel. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] will represent the Bermuda’s leading international re/insurers at the Global Insurance Symposium [GIS] in Des Moines, Iowa on April 18-20. “John Huff, ABIR’s Chief Executive Officer, will […]

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FeteTopia & Norwegian Prima Soca Cruise

March 28, 2023

FeteTopia Events, in collaboration with Norwegian Prima cruise liner, is bringing a soca cruise event to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “FeteTopia Events, based in New York, in collaboration with Norwegian Prima cruise liner, brings to Bermuda the first ever soca cruise event. You can choose to be a part of the ultimate carnival on the […]

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Applications open for public service bursary award

March 28, 2023

Bermudian university students are being invited to apply for this year’s public service bursary award.
The $20,000 award is given to students pursuing a field identified to meet the future needs of g…

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IGI Declares Ordinary Common Share Dividend

March 28, 2023

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI] announced that its Board of Directors has declared an ordinary common share dividend of $0.01 per share for the period October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022. The dividend is payable on April 21, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 7, 2023. Related […]

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Jehovah’s Witnesses To Hold Global Program

March 28, 2023

Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold a global program featuring the theme ‘You Can Face the Future with Confidence!’ on April 2, 2023. A spokesperson said, “In the face of widespread economic strain, national conflicts and social unrest, surveys indicate that confidence in the future is at an all-time low in many countries, including Bermuda. According to […]

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‘I am not who I once was,’ says soldier hit by car at checkpoint

March 28, 2023

A Royal Bermuda Regiment soldier described how his life permanently changed when a car driven at high speed ploughed into him at a manned checkpoint early in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Private Ndavyah Wil…

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Quarter of island’s population has some form of diabetes – doctor

March 28, 2023

For every two people on the island diagnosed with diabetes, another one is unaware they have the disease, according to a doctor.
Endocrinologist Luka Bilandzic told members of the Hamilton Rotary Clu…

Talented youngsters offer optimism for Bermuda squad

March 28, 2023

Harry Twite and Deniche Hill are among a crop of talented young players aiming to establish themselves in the Bermuda squad as the men’s national squad finds itself in a pivotal transitional phase.
In…

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‘It makes me feel like I’m helping to make things better. I like that feeling’

March 28, 2023

A group of young men who set out to raise money for the needy have now spent more than a year putting their words to action.
D’Mori Harvey, Danté Sousa, Sivaja Perinchief and Zeshawn Williams, who las…

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Couple file police complaint in row over access to home at golf club

March 28, 2023

The elderly couple fighting to keep open an access road to their home in St George have filed a police complaint, The Royal Gazette understands.

Shirley and Gardene Gibbons took the action after t…

Chaves to grow Everest Latin American business

March 28, 2023

Jaime Chaves has joined Everest Insurance, a division of Bermudian-based Everest Re Group, Limited, to lead its insurance operations in Mexico, based in Mexico City.
Company executives seek to bridge …

Docksider: Pizzuto to join Triton board

March 28, 2023

Bermudian-based Triton International Limited, the world’s largest lessor of intermodal freight containers, has announced that Terri A Pizzuto has been nominated to join its board of directors.
Ms Piz…

Dale Eve to captain Bermuda against Haiti

March 27, 2023

Dale Eve has been handed the captain’s armband for Bermuda’s final Concacaf Nations League group B match against group winners Haiti at the Estadio Panamericano in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic on…

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National Mountain Bike Championships Results

March 27, 2023

The 2023 National Mountain Bike Championships sponsored by Winners Edge took place at the Southlands Park, the course did not disappoint and provided opportunities for riders to test their skills, make errors, and have good fun racing. Robin Horsfield and Gabriella Arnold were crowned the men’s and women’s open champions. Horsfield clocked a winning time […]

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30 Minute Video: March 27 ZBM Evening News

March 27, 2023

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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Weather Forecast For Tuesday March 28

March 27, 2023

Tuesday, March 28 is expected to see a few sunny breaks, developing rain/showers later, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and […]

BEDC postpones business seminar

March 27, 2023

A seminar to keep business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals ahead of the competition in a crowded marketplace has inexplicably been postponed.
The seminar was to be hosted Thursday by the Bermu…

PHC lose appeal against Marco Warren Cup Final suspension

March 27, 2023

PHC Zebras have lost an appeal against captain Marco Warren’s suspension, which rules him out of the FA Cup final .
The influential midfielder received an automatic one-game suspension after picking u…

Bank closes higher on NYSE

March 27, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed down 53.63 points (2.45 per cent) on Monday at 2,133.91.
Some 150 shares of the Bank of NT Butterfield & Son changed hands for a turnover of $4,350.
The bank closed at $29,…

Abir CEO to speak on Global Insurance Symposium panel

March 27, 2023

The chief executive officer of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers is to be a featured presenter at the Global Insurance Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, April 18-20.
John Huff will sit o…

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List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on March 27, 2023 | Government of Bermuda

March 27, 2023

The applications shown below are available for review on the Department of Planning’s Customer Self Service

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INFORMATION COMISSIONER MS. ANSWER STYANNES | Government of Bermuda

March 27, 2023

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Erica Hawley finishes 28th in New Zealand World Triathlon Cup

March 27, 2023

Erica Hawley continued her season by finishing 28th in the first World Triathlon Cup of the year in New Plymouth, New Zealand on Sunday.
Hawley, who finished 45th in the opening race of the World Tria…

Kishore Shallow steps up as president of Cricket West Indies

March 27, 2023

Kishore Shallow has been elected as the new president of Cricket West Indies, replacing Ricky Skerritt, whose tenure had the double misfortune of encompassing the Covid-19 pandemic before the more rec…

BF&M loses nearly $9 million for the year

March 27, 2023

BF&M Limited has lost $8.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2022, after last year’s profit of $25.2 million.
Net income from operations excluding fair value movements in investments and goo…

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Independent senator criticises new gaming legislation

March 27, 2023

An independent senator today criticised controversial Government gaming law reforms, insisting they do not support “Bermuda’s pristine image as a desirable jurisdiction”.
John Wight, the former chair…

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People encouraged to sign up for video game design challenge

March 27, 2023

People are being encouraged to take part in the Bermuda Island Games’ second annual video game design challenge next month.
Many prizes, including a new PlayStation 5, will be offered for the best ne…

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Appeal Court sides with ICO over right to see documents

March 27, 2023

Appeal court judges ruled the Information Commissioner has the right to examine records that public authorities claimed were outside the scope of access to information legislation.
In a judgment hande…

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Masterworks To Feature ’441′ Exhibition

March 27, 2023

The Masterworks Museum will be hosting ’441, or Four Artists, Four Styles, One Show’, which will showcase the talents of Nathaniel Binega-Northcott, Nikkie Richardson, Yassine Chentouf, and Dion Easton. A spokesperson said, “Opening next in the Rick Faries Gallery at the Masterworks Museum is 441, or Four Artists, Four Styles, One Show, a recurring group […]

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Parents again lose challenge over school Covid-19 testing

March 27, 2023

The parents of a 10-year-old girl who sued the Minister of Education for making her take a Covid-19 test in order to attend school have lost their case a second time.
The Court of Appeal found that Di…

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ACTING DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE MR. MARTIN WEEKES | Government of Bermuda

March 27, 2023

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Bermuda Welcomes Week-Long Caribbean Energy Transition Academy Fellowship Summit

March 27, 2023

This week, Bermuda welcomes 20 energy professionals from 12 Caribbean nations for the week-long Caribbean Energy Transition Academy Fellowship Summit and is proud to have 3 participants representing the Bermuda Electric Light Company (BELCO).

The Summit includes site visits to Bermuda’s solar and electric transportation projects, regional networking, capstone project presentation, and other experiential learning opportunities toward a more sustainable, clean energy future for the region.

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Government invites applicants to apply for the 2023 Public Service Bursary Awards

March 27, 2023

The Bermuda Government is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Public Service Bursary Award Scheme. The deadline for applications is April 28, 2023.

The Public Service Bursary Award Scheme provides funding to Bermudians pursuing post-secondary academic qualifications in a discipline identified to meet future needs of Government Departments. This ensures a well-trained selection of individuals to fill positions within the Public Service. The bursaries are valued at $20,000 per annum; not exceeding five (5) years.

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Photos: Students Play Pickleball At Govt House

March 27, 2023

Governor Rena Lalgie congratulated students from Victor Scott Primary and Dellwood Middle Schools for “completing the first Pickleball learning course at Government House.” Government House posted the photos online below, and said, “Her Excellency the Governor congratulates students from Victor Scott Primary and Dellwood Middle Schools for completing the first Pickleball learning course at Government […]