Bermuda News Updates

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 14] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on March, 14 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0249/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 14 March 2023 The applications shown below are available for […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Lonnie Bascome will look to add to his medal collection when he competes at the Pan IBJJF Jui-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Orlando, later this month. Bascome has won back-to-back gold medals in his past two major competitions, the IBJJF No Gi World Championship in Anaheim, California, in December and the previous […]

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:

Wednesday, March 15 is expected to see cloudy spells with a couple of showers about, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 7.29am […]

“I congratulate the new firefighters for graduating from their recruitment training course. They have taken the first step towards a meaningful and rewarding career. We are proud of their hard work and dedication,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday marked a significant milestone for the Bermuda Fire & Rescue […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 14], with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 33 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A free online webinar entitled “Becoming a Champion in Life”, featuring professional boxers Nikki Bascome and Dorian Bostic, will be held next Wednesday [March 22]. Bermuda’s Bascome and Bostic, a pro from Baltimore, will be joined by top local football coach Dennis Brown, youth worker Jahmali Bridgewater, retired police inspector Mark […]

The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] has just released the public feedback collected from Bermuda residents during the consultation period for the Blue Prosperity Plan, a strategy to holistically manage and protect Bermuda’s ocean. A spokesperson said, The Blue Prosperity Plan is an investment in Bermuda’s most valuable resource, its ocean environment. This strategy aims […]

West Hamilton Holdings Limited has “entered into an agreement and plan of merger with Princess West Limited which will result in the sale of 69 and 71 Pitts Bay Road, representing approximately 86 percent of the Company’s property assets. The filing said, “In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange West Hamilton Holdings Limited, is […]

14-year-old Jackson Langley put on a dominant performance in Sarasota, Florida on Saturday to claim victory in the Youth Elite Male Category at the Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon. A spokesperson said, “His teammate, Jacob Wright also claimed a top ten finish in the USA triathlon series event. This is the second weekend of racing in the US […]

“One could surmise that the PLP does not care one bit about the schoolchildren, teachers, businesses and those living around the power station who are subject to the unhealthy emissions of BELCO,” Nicky Gurret, the OBA candidate for Constituency 18 Pembroke West Central said. Ms Gurret said, “I say this is because the PLP is […]

“I want to take this opportunity to join the community in expressing my support for the recently held ‘Gombey Unity Link Up’, which was an amazing event,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell said, adding that he wants to “publicly extend my appreciation to all our Gombey Troupes for coming together in […]

Daniel Phillips has begun competing in the J200 Santo Domingo International Tennis Tournament. In his first round match, Phillips took on Gil Sierra Robinson from the Dominican Republic. Phillips advanced after defeating Robinson in straight sets 6-0, 6-0.

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt and Minister for Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert will meet with members of Age Concern on March 16 “on matters specific to our seniors.” A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the Government’s continued outreach regarding the 2023/24 Budget, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will […]

Bermuda has been visited by a number of tall ships in recent weeks, with the Pelican of London, Thor Heyerdahl, Sorlandet, Thalassa, and Eye of the Wind each making an appearance in the island’s waters. For all of our coverage of tall ships in Bermuda, click here. Click to enlarge photos:

[Written by Stephen Wright] When Bermuda footballer Liam Evans returned home after graduating from university, it soon became apparent his dream job as a strength and conditioning coach did not exist on the island. His solution to the dilemma was simple: create the position yourself. Evans had developed a passion for the physical side of […]

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U Cycling teammates won the Tour des 4B Sud Charente. Hopkins teammate Nicola Marcerou won the fourth edition of the Tour des 4B Sud Charente [National Elite], contested over 151.1 kilometers around Brossac [Charente] clocking a time of 3:39:48. He was ahead of Oliver Knight [AVC Aix-en-Provence] and Maxime Jarnet […]

The Premier has “tabled amendments to the Gaming Act” and the Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office “introduced further legislation in support of the redevelopment of the Fairmont Southampton,” the Government said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt has tabled amendments to the Gaming Act as […]