Bermuda News Updates

Three people — a male motorcyclist and two females on a motorcycle — were transported to hospital for treatment for injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle traffic collision which happened on Friday evening in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Three people were transported to hospital for treatment for injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle serious road traffic […]

The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning valid for tonight [March 11] through Sunday afternoon and the Government is reminding everyone to “take extra caution when navigating the roads.” A spokesperson said, “Minister of National Security Michael Weeks advises residents to prepare for gale-force winds tonight into Sunday. In addition to rain […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation will be hosting the Annual School Track and Field Championships starting this Monday, March 13th at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. The jam-packed schedule gets underway on Monday with the first of two days of Primary School Qualifying. The 24 public and private schools will be […]

Meals on Wheels will be closes for two weeks in April as they will be replacing the flooring in the kitchen. A spokesperson said, “In order to stay ahead of Bermuda Health Department regulations and to continue to maintain the high standards of cleanliness and sanitation for which Meals on Wheels has been known for […]

Daniel Phillips was back in action competing in the J60 Las Vegas International Tennis Tournament. Phillips ranked number two, took to the court for his semi-final match-up against American Sanjeev Chundu, with the Bermudian tennis player being defeated in straight sets 6-4, 6-2.

Micah and Eilidh Franklin won the Gnosis Bermuda National Squash Championship. Micah Franklin defeated Noah Browne in the men’s open final 11-7, 11-9, 14-12, while Eilidh Franklin defeated Izzy White in the female open final 11-7, 11-4, 11-4. GNOSIS Bermuda National Squash Championships 2023 Mens Open Final 11 11 14 Micah Franklin defeated 07 09 […]

ER Fisheries & Foods will host Lobster Fest from March 13-18 at their store location in St. David’s celebrating the end of the lobster season. A spokesperson said, “Since its opening in 2019, ER Fisheries & Foods has had events and specials leading up to the end of the lobster season in Bermuda and are […]

The World Triathlon organisation announced the Technical Officials that will officiate at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, which includes Bermuda’s Patricia Petty. Ms Petty — who received the Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honor award for her services to the sport of triathlon back in 2019 – has been selected as one of […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting March 11th. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Walther Herwig III fishery patrol vessel are expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship and the Mykonos Dawn bulk carrier will […]

A trip in May 2022 by Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward to New York for the Bermuda Business Development Agency Executive Forum cost $1,364.38, and a trip in April to USA for RIMMS 2022 Conference cost $3,783.31, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. Bermuda Business Development Agency – Executive Forum: […]

Sompo International has named Nicolas Burnet as new Chief Financial Officer [CFO] and member of the executive team, effective March 7. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International, a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty [re]insurance, has named Nicolas Burnet as new Chief Financial Officer [CFO] and member of the executive team, effective […]

Relm Insurance announced a partnership with NetDiligence to “deliver a suite of cyber risk monitoring solutions to policyholders via automated enrollment through NetDiligence’s eRiskHub.” A spokesperson said, “Relm Insurance Ltd. [Relm], a specialty insurance carrier serving innovative industries, announced a partnership with NetDiligence, a leading provider of cyber risk readiness and response services, to deliver […]

March 10 saw 14,887 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $85,600.25 BD. 14,887 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $5.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,428.06, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 66 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]

[Updated] The House of Assembly is currently in session this evening [March 10], with MPs speaking on the Motion to Adjourn, which is held after the Orders of the Day have been dealt with, and allows any MP to speak on a topic[s] of their choosing for up to twenty minutes. The MTA started at […]

“There has also been much work underway in the background to mobilise resources and ensure the conditions are in place to maximise success in the next phase of Education Reform,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [March 10]: The Minister said, “Whilst you have heard much about the transformative […]

The Caribbean Cricket Podcast interviewed Bermuda’s Kamau Leverock after his outstanding showing at the at the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which saw Bermuda win all four matches and advance to the next round. Leverock played four innings at the qualifying tournament, scoring 202 runs, including 103 against Panama, averaging […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Mar 10] include an acting appointment. Head Of Public Service Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0244/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication date: 10 March 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Head Of The Public Service The Cabinet Office Mrs. Cherie Whitter, […]

Saturday, March 11 is expected to be cloudy, rain/showers turn heavy at times, chance of thunder, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at […]

The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning valid for Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. In an online post, the BWS said, “Enjoy the brief lull tonight between winter lows. Occasional wet gales will be generated this weekend as the next in a series of winter lows deepens rapidly on our doorstep. Seas […]

Two motorcycle riders were injured in a collision in Flatts this morning [March 10]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 8:10 a.m. on Friday, March 10th, 2023, police attended a three vehicle road traffic collision involving an unmarked police vehicle and two motorcycles, near the junction of North Shore Road and Middle Road, Flatts. “The […]

Over the 2023/24 fiscal year “barring any unforeseen circumstances,” through the Bermuda Housing Corporation [BHC], the Government will see the refurbishment of 48 affordable rental units and 42 new units added to the BHC rental stock, Minister of Public Works David Burch said. “Over the next twelve months it is projected there will be nine new families […]

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda is highlighting PIPA’s ability to help combat “revenge porn,” calling it “an important step to give individuals a greater ability to control their digital lives – and, if needed, to hold their abusers accountable.” The Office of the Privacy Commissioner said, “In the past decade, non-consensual sharing […]

Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert provided an overview on her attendance at the  United Nations Sixty-Seventh Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 10] the Minister said, “It is a privilege to stand before this Honourable House as Minister of Social Development and […]