Bermuda News Updates

The world’s largest fully operational tall ship, the Sørlandet, docked in Hamilton, with Bermudian Elijah Samuels on board. A spokesperson said, “Beach Education are very excited to confirm that the world’s largest fully operational tall ship, the Sørlandet, will be docking in Hamilton on Thursday, March 9 and departing on March 15. The crew includes […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A trivia quiz will be held at Bella Vista Bar and Grill at Port Royal Golf Course as part of a fundraiser for cancer charity PALS on Tuesday [March 14]. Organised by Bosom Buddies, a local group of women who have raised around $1.6 million for cancer care on the island […]

College students and recent graduates considering career possibilities within the insurance industry can now apply for summer internships with CG Insurance. A spokesperson said, “The in-person programme introduces successful applicants to various aspects of the insurance business and runs from June 26th to August 18th. “The CG summer internship programme is offered in Cayman [CG […]

BELCO announced that their annual Kite Safety Poster competition is open for entries until Friday, March 17, 2023. A spokesperson said, “The competition is open to Primary 1 and Primary 2 students only with one entry per child permitted. All submissions must be on an 8.5” x 11” paper and either be photographed or scanned and […]

Bermuda Idol 2023, presented by HOTT 107.5 and Magic 102.7 FM, is set to take place on Saturday, March 18 at 7.00pm at the Ruth Seaton James Theatre. The event will feature a number of finalists, including: Jada Christine Royalty Natasha Krista Clevie Hailey Nickai Y Viels Lyaness Sean Dickinson Monroe Darrell Tickets cost $70 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock emerged as the star performer for Bermuda at the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Leverock helped Bermuda top the group with four straight wins to advance to the final regional qualifier on home soil in October and September. The Cayman Islands and Panama […]

Police are investigating a robbery at Champs Variety Store in Sandys in which the two male suspects — one armed with a knife and one with a baseball bat — demanded the two female staff hand over cash. A police spokesperson said, “Police are seeking two male suspects in connection with a robbery which occurred […]

Elijah Daley concluded competing in the Ontario Winter Championships, at Scarborough in Canada, winning two gold medals and breaking records in the Bermuda 15 – 16 age-group. Daley advanced to the 100m butterfly final after finishing 2nd in the preliminaries clocking a time of 58.31, in the final Daley clocked a record-breaking personal best time […]

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment were praised for their “professionalism and expertise” after they delivered public order training to officers from seven Caribbean countries. A spokesperson said, “A group of four, led by Warrant Officer Class Two Shaun Williams, travelled to Barbados last month to work with people from member states of the Regional […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] ‘You don’t play for the crowd, you play for the country!’ – MS Dhoni [former India captain] Intrinsic within the conscience of Bermuda national cricket team manager Courtney Trott is that of remaining loyal to the community one represents, whether it be country, county, or club. Beyond the noisy cheers of […]

First Devonshire Brownies learned a lesson from cancer survivor Donnamae Postlethwaite, a former Brownie, Guider, and current council member of Guiding in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “First Devonshire Brownies learned a lesson on resilience and compassion when they heard from former Brownie, Guider, and now council member of Guiding in Bermuda, Ms. Donnamae Postlethwaite, veteran member […]

The College Board SAT exams for the first time since their inception in 1926 will be fully digital for students taking the tests internationally. A spokesperson said, “The College Board SAT exams for the first time since their inception in 1926 will be fully digital for students taking the tests internationally. The results of the […]

Bermuda’s three-member team continued competing in the World Junior Tennis Pre-Qualifying Tournament for the Caribbean and North/Central American region. On day three, Bermuda defeated Aruba 3 – 0. Tristan Pettit began the day playing in the number 2 singles spot and he would defeat Noah Martinez in straight sets 6-1, 6-0 in 44 minutes. In […]

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks will be holding a press conference at 11.00am this morning [March 9] to “discuss his Ministry’s budget initiatives.” The live video should start at around 11.00am, and in the meantime, you can view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget here. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is […]

After their highly successful showing in Argentina, the Bermuda’s National Cricket Team arrived back on the island last night [March 8]. The team won all four of their matches at the CC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifier, and advanced to the final regional qualifier. Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell […]

Daniel Phillips continued competing in the J60 Las Vegas International Tennis Tournament. Phillips is ranked number two, and was in action in round three. He took on Keaton Hance, who was ranked 13th, with Phillips advancing in straight sets 6-3, 6-0.

Hamilton Rotary Interact Club is seeking corporate funding to help provide running water for a rural school in Zimbabwe. A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton Rotary Interact Club was originally introduced to Bermuda by past presidents Rotarians Kirk Kitson and the late Jay Bluck 47 years ago. “When the teen members left for college and the […]

Second Spring Senior League Bowling action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Star Lites defeat the Last Pin 3 – 1, the second-placed Islanders fall 4 – 0 to the league leaders Pinsplitters, and the Blue Angels defeat the New Comers 4 – 0. Men Handicap Game: Elvin Thomas 248, Llewellyn Jones 242, McNeil Simmons […]

The third day of the 2023 Gnosis Bermuda National Squash Championships was held at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. In the men’s open, Anaya Smith defeated the experienced Nick Kyme 11-2, 11-6, 1-1 Retired, and Kristian Muldoon defeated Taylor Carrick 11-4, 11-5, 13-11. In the men’s B draw there were twogames between […]

The next Joint Ministerial Council –which leaders of the British Overseas Territories including Bermuda normally attend — will be held on 11-12 May 2023. This is according to comments made in the British Parliament session earlier this week, with Conservative MP Lord Randall of Uxbridge asking the British Government “whether they have set a date […]

Auto Solutions’ Somers Smith has been recognised by Suzuki Caribbean as one of the region’s top three sales representatives for the second time inside of a year. A spokesperson said, “The 27-year-old Bermudian Sales Associate was informed this month that he had scooped the honour from the regional distributor’s Rewards & Recognition Programme for the […]

Mosaic Insurance has appointed Jennifer Zhu to their Board of Directors, effective immediately. Zhu joins six other directors of the company, including Board Chair Caroline Foulger, who took up the position last year. “I am thrilled to formally welcome Jenn to the Board, particularly as we mark International Women’s’ Day today,” said Foulger. “Jenn has been a […]

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] announced that its second annual Bermuda Risk Summit, held from March 6-8, attracted 450 attendees, including over 150 business visitors. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Risk Summit creates long-term business development growth potential, in terms of dealmaking opportunities occurring around the event in front of an extremely important June […]

March 8 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,453.69, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 67 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF].

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited [Aspen] announced the appointment of David Altmaier to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, subject to receipt of any required regulatory approvals. A spokesperson said, “David was previously the Commissioner of Insurance for the State of Florida, leading the Office of Insurance Regulation [OIR] between April 2016 and December 2022. David […]

“The Department of Immigration has made significant improvements to the timelines for processing passports and work permits,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason  Hayward said, explaining that the “passport application process has returned to 11 weeks,” down from “in excess of 20 weeks.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 8] the Minister said, […]

The Bermuda Government has released the latest Covid-19 figures, and there are now 15 known active cases. The amount of recorded deaths remains at 160, the same as last week, and there has now been a total of 18,828 cases recorded since 2020. You can find more information on the links below from our dedicated […]