Bermuda News Updates

Six join board of the Institute of Directors

March 13, 2023

Michelle Cardwell has been re-elected as chair of the Institute of Directors, Bermuda Branch after an agm earlier this month.
She is joined by treasurer Megan Nesbitt and secretary Susie Tindall.
New …

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‘Homecoming’ Pride March On August 26

March 13, 2023

The 2023 Pride March will take place on Saturday, August 26 as part of a multi-day celebration, and this year’s Pride theme will be “Homecoming.” A spokesperson said, “LGBTQ+ Bermudians and allies, both on the island and around the world, are invited to save the date for this year’s celebration of Pride. The third annual […]

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Football: Cougars, Colts, Lions, & Wolves Win

March 13, 2023

Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with the Devonshire Cougars, St. George’s Colts, Paget Lions, and Wolves all earning wins, while one match ended in a draw. Premier Division North Village Rams 1 – Devonshire Cougars 2 The Devonshire Cougars came from behind and defeated the North […]

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Terry Lister Wins Independent Press Award

March 13, 2023

[Written by Dale Butler] Former accountant and Minister of Government Terry Lister has added another international literary award to his trophy cabinet. After a successful sojourn in both careers, his appetite for travel became his passion and he soon realised that photography would add to his memories. Mr. Lister used Facebook to share his daily […]

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Government would consider duty relief for cleaner fuels

March 13, 2023

Belco has refused to say whether it will apply for government relief on the purchase of a cleaner fuel that could reduce pollution from its plant.
The Ministry of Finance told The Royal Gazette that …

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Lawyer ‘disappointed’ with health minister’s response

March 13, 2023

The health minister is stalling instead of taking action against Belco pollution, a lawyer has said.
Mark Pettingill, the director of Chancery Legal representing affected residents, was reacting to a …

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Video: Eater Features Fisherman Delvin Bean

March 13, 2023

The popular food-focused Eater media channel has featured Bermudian fisherman Delvin Bean in a video showcased to their more than three million YouTube subscribers, as well as in an article on their website. The Eater website said, “Fisherman Delvin Bean opened his Warwick, Bermuda restaurant Lost in the Triangle when he discovered he was catching […]

First Division title race goes down to the wire

March 12, 2023

The First Division title race has come down to the wire with only three points separating leaders Paget Lions from third place Young Men’s Social Club with just one game left.
Paget dented fourth-plac…

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Photos: 2023 KPMG Round The Grounds Race

March 12, 2023

The 2023 KPMG Round the Grounds Race took place at the Botanical Gardens this afternoon [March 12]. A spokesperson previously said, “This year, the organisers are challenging the 13 to 16-year-old racers to beat the previous record and win a $100 cash prize. The current record for female is 6:04:52 and for male is 4:58:99, […]

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2023 Bermuda Carifta Swim Team Announced

March 12, 2023

Adriana Argent, Elanna Fulton, Bella Howes, Marleigh Howes, Imojen Judd, Myeisha Sharrieff, Brandon Adkins, Thomas Cechini and Connor Hupman will be representing Bermuda at the 2023 Carifta Swimming Championships in Curaçao next month. A spokesperson said, “The XXXVI Carifta 2023 Swimming Championships will take place this April 6th to 9th in Curaçao. Bermuda Swimming is excited to announce […]

Hundreds of juniors take on KPMG Round the Grounds race

March 12, 2023

Hundreds of youngsters put on their running shoes to take part in the KPMG Round the Grounds Junior race, which made a welcome return to the Botanical gardens after a two-year hiatus.
A total of eight…

St George’s hold off late X-Roads fightback

March 12, 2023

St George’s Colts 3 X-Roads Warriors 2

St George’s Colts held off a late fightback by X-Roads Warriors to return to winning ways at Wellington Oval on Sunday.
Colts jumped out to a commanding 3-0…

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Dog wardens to get wider powers, says Roban

March 12, 2023

Bermuda does not have a dog problem, it has a human problem, Walter Roban, the home affairs minister, has said.
Mr Roban was speaking in the wake of a spate of attacks by dangerous dogs on the island….

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MPs approve extra spending on Covid-19, substitute teachers

March 12, 2023

Covid-19, particularly the devastating Delta variant of the virus, fuelled extra expenses just shy of $3.6 million for the health ministry in 2021-22, MPs have been told.
The House of Assembly heard s…

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Weather Forecast For Monday March 13

March 12, 2023

Monday, March 13 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7:32am and sunset will be at 7:25pm. High […]

Boulevard Blazers relegated after drawing with Somerset Trojans

March 12, 2023

Boulevard 1 Somerset Trojans 1

Boulevard Blazers have been relegated from the Premier Division after failing to pick up three points in their must-win game against Somerset Trojans on Saturday af…

Champagne on ice for PHC as Devonshire Cougars take title race to final day

March 12, 2023

North Village 1 Devonshire Cougars 2

Devonshire Cougars ensured that PHC will have to wait another week to be crowned Premier Division champions after they beat North Village on Sunday afternoon….

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Pride March to take place on August 26

March 12, 2023

Bermuda’s third Pride march will take place in Hamilton on August 26.
Members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community are invited to attend the event, which is being billed by same-sex advocacy group OUTB…

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Burch ‘incensed’ at ‘White’ criticism of demolition of Mary Prince-linked house

March 12, 2023

Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, has said that as a Black man he is “incensed” at criticism by White people over his decision to demolish a slave owners house associated w…

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Robin Horsfield To Compete On Home Soil

March 12, 2023

Bermuda’s reigning national mountain bike champion, Robin Horsfield, will return to the island to compete in the 2023 National Championships on March 26th. Horsfield has expressed excitement about the race. This year’s championship will be held at Southlands. Horsfield was one of the original architects of trail additions at Southlands as a young teen resident […]

Butterfield moves to distance itself from banking crisis

March 12, 2023

Butterfield Group moved today to clarify that it has no direct banking relationships with the cryptocurrency sector or the venture capital firms that fund them.
Butterfield made the statement in the …

A major bank failed. Here’s why it’s not 2008 again

March 12, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — The financial institution best known for its relationships with high-flying world technology startups and venture capital, Silicon Valley Bank, experienced one of the oldest problems i…

Yellen: No federal bailout for collapsed Silicon Valley Bank

March 12, 2023

WILMINGTON, Delaware (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that the federal government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank, but is working to help depositors who are concerned about th…

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Smith Wins 800M At CAU Panther Invitational

March 12, 2023

Sancho Smith warmed up for the upcoming Carifta Games representing Clayton State at the Clark Atlanta Panther Invitational in Atlanta. Smith won the men’s 800m, clocking a winning time of 1:55.88. The Bermudian athlete also led off the Clayton State men’s 4x400m relay team that finished 7th stopping the clock in 3:30.11.

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Column: Navigating The Governance Bug

March 12, 2023

[Column written by Kjeld Mizpah [KJ] Conyers-Steede] The Colonial place is my reality. I was watching the TV show The Good Place, which explores an interesting idea of what heaven and purgatory might be like in a modern context, and the idea of the show helped me realize that our current governance structures are prime […]

Bermuda Junior Tennis Team finish best of the rest

March 12, 2023

Bermuda’s World Junior Tennis Team finished a fantastic ninth in the Caribbean pre-qualifying tournament after beating PAnama in their final match.
After losing their first two group matches, the youn…

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Hockey: Big Apple Defeat Bermuda Teams

March 12, 2023

Playing at a rather windy National Sports Center, the Big Apple Hockey Club defeated the Bermuda Onions Federation Team by a score of 4 – 0. The Big Apple team got on the board in the 5th minute when Olivia Fraticelli scored a field goal, Fraticeli doubled the score in the 19th minute after a […]

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Shiai Cup Karate Tournament On March 26

March 12, 2023

The 27th Bodhidharma Zenji-Ryu Shiai will be held on March 26th at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for an unforgettable event that not only celebrates the pinnacle of Karate excellence in Bermuda but also supports the growth and development of our youth! The Shotocup is proud to present the 27th Bodhidharma Zenji-Ryu Shiai, […]

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Bermuda Defeat Panama In Tennis Tournament

March 12, 2023

Bermuda’s three-member team concluded competing in the World Junior Tennis Pre-Qualifying Tournament for the Caribbean and North/Central American region. On day six, Bermuda defeated Panama 2 – 0, and with the win, Bermuda finished in 9th place in the 16-country tournament. Tristan Pettit gave Bermuda the lead in the number two singles spot defeating Samuel […]

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Parish, Zebras, Young Men & St David’s Win

March 12, 2023

Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with the Hamilton Parish, PHC Zebras, Young Men Social Club, and St. David’s all earning wins. Premier Division Hamilton Parish 2 – Robin Hood 0 At the Wellington Oval, Hamilton Parish defeated Robin Hood 2 – 0. After a scoreless first […]

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Audio: PLP MP Wayne Caines On Road Safety

March 12, 2023

We have had four road fatalities this year and and we are losing 13, 14 people every single year to road traffic fatalities, MP Wayne Caines said, adding that ”there has to be a community conversation about road safety” and it “must be a collective effort as a country.” Speaking during the Motion to Adjourn on […]

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Video: Sunday March 12th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

March 12, 2023

News that Patrina O’Connor-Paynter won the Woman of the Year award, AFP’s Bermuda chapter announced that the Chamberlain Scholarship Award winner is Truell Landy, Cody Rego won the ASPCA Maclay class at Florida’s Winter Equestrian Festival, and Rhode Island FC appointed Khano Smith as their head coach and General Manager were all some of the positive […]

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MPs approve land tax and stamp duty hikes

March 12, 2023

Fees for approving and renewing trademarks and service marks have been approved by legislators to get raised by 5 per cent across the board.
Vance Campbell, the Cabinet office minister, led the debate…

PHC all but seal Premier Division title with win over Dandy Town

March 11, 2023

PHC 2 Dandy Town 0

PHC placed a hand and a few fingers on the Premier Division trophy on Saturday night by defeating Dandy Town 2-0 in front of a cold, but warmly anxious and receptive home crowd…

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Clocks go forward tonight

March 11, 2023

Clocks spring forward tonight as daylight savings time begins tomorrow.
Officially, clocks go forward at 2am, but it’s best to put your clocks forward before going to bed.
Daylight savings time ends…

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Photos: 50th Anniversary Of Assassination

March 11, 2023

The Governor and her ADC attended a ceremony in London while the Acting Governor and former ADCs laid wreaths at St. Peter’s Church graveyard in Bermuda to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Governor Lt/Col Sir Richard Sharples and his ADC Captain Hugh Sayers. A spokesperson said “Yesterday [Friday 10 March 2023] marked […]

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