Bermuda News Updates

Economy contracts by five per cent in third quarter

March 2, 2023

The Bermuda economy contracted by five per cent in real terms in the third quarter of 2022 in a surprise setback after strong growth in the first half of the year.
But Jason Hayward, the economy and l…

News / Royal Gazette

Police renew appeal to guard against scams

March 2, 2023

The Bermuda Police Service has today again urged the public to be wary of scams designed to steal money and collect personal information or banking details.
A police spokesman said: “In one such scam …

News / Royal Gazette

Covid-19 vaccination certificates to be issued by health department

March 2, 2023

Residents who need Covid-19 vaccine certificates will receive them from the Department of Health starting next month after a pandemic administration system goes offline.
Information held on the resQwe…

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PwC Donates $60,000 To Turkey And Syria

March 2, 2023

PwC firms in the Caribbean and Bermuda have donated US$60,000 to help victims of last month’s earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria. A spokesperson said, “Through the PwC Global Office for Humanitarian Affairs and local NGO partners, the donation will be directed to enable rebuilding efforts in Turkey and Syria. The funds were raised through personal […]

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Police: Help Locate 83-Year-Old Beverly Masters

March 2, 2023

The police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating 83-year-old Beverly Masters. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in locating 83-year-old Bermudian national, Beverly Masters. “Ms. Masters is approximately 5’ 3” in height, weighing around 125lbs, thin build with grey shoulder length hair, parted […]

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Change To Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate Method

March 2, 2023

The Ministry of Health advised that the “Covid-19 vaccine certificate will no longer be available on the gov.bm portal after March 31 2023, as the ResQwest Pandemic Administration System is going offline.” A Government spokesperson said, “All vaccine information in ResQwest will be migrated to the Department of Health’s immunisation database, the electronic immunisation registry […]

News / Royal Gazette

Police appeal for help to find missing senior

March 2, 2023

Police have asked the public for help finding a missing senior.
A police spokesman said that Beverly Masters, 83, was last seen at 10am today near Wellington Back Road in St George’s.
“Ms Masters is a…

News / Royal Gazette

Motorists faced stream of water after pipe burst

March 2, 2023

Drivers and riders faced a stream of water on South Road in Paget this morning after a pipe apparently burst.
An area between White Sands Road and the Paget traffic lights was affected.
Footage from t…

Dame Flora Duffy opts out of WTCS season opener in Abu Dhabi

March 2, 2023

Defending champion Dame Flora Duffy has decided to delay the start of her campaign after opting out of the World Triathlon Series Championship opener in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
The series commences at th…

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‘Gombey Unity Link Up’ Event Set For Saturday

March 2, 2023

Bermudian culture will be on full display this weekend as all the Gombey troupes in Bermuda are set to take part in the ‘Gombey Unity Link Up’ on Saturday [March 4] evening, with the celebration set to begin at Bulls Head Car Park at 7.00pm. The Bermuda Gombey Council’s event poster states “all Gombey groups in Bermuda […]

News / Royal Gazette

Minister says healthcare workers have experienced burnout since Covid pandemic

March 2, 2023

A pilot training scheme to support nurses in Bermuda is helping to offset the effects on the island of a global shortage in the field, the Minister of Health said yesterday.
Kim Wilson told the House …

Live: 2pm press conference with labour and economy minister

March 2, 2023

The Minister of Economy and Labour, Jason Hayward, is to hold a press conference at 2pm on Bermuda’s third quarter 2022 economic performance. We will have live coverage.

Bernews / News

MSA Rotary Interact Club Busy In Community

March 2, 2023

Mount Saint Agnes Academy’s Rotary Interact Club has released a report covering their recent activities, including gifts being presented to seniors at several rest homes. Club co-president Chrishanté Dill said, “On November 17, 2022, we had our first Rotary Interact Club meeting with Mrs. Moench, Mrs. Foggo, and Mrs. Richardson, our advisors. During this meeting, […]

Bernews / News

Ne-Jai Tucker Scores In Burnley U21 Victory

March 2, 2023

Bermuda’s Ne-Jai Tucker scored for the Burnley Football Club U21 team as they played to a 3-2 victory over Hull City. The club’s match report said, “Seb Thompson’s last-minute winner earned Burnley’s U21 side a 3-2 win at Hull City in Professional Development League action, twice coming from behind on a cold night in North […]

LCCA receives $9,000 boost from Catalina Re

March 2, 2023

Catalina Re’s environmental, social and governance committee this week recognised the work of the Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association with a $9,000 donation.
LCCA vice chair Peter Hebberd was “most …

Audio guestbook service helps to create lasting memories

March 2, 2023

A new audio guestbook service is available to book on-island for the first time.
Party Line BDA offers a retro telephone — in Bermudian pink — which allows guests to record messages at special event…

SRS enters partnership with Integrum

March 2, 2023

Strategic Risk Solutions, the independent insurance company manager with an operation in Bermuda, has partnered with — and received investment from — Integrum Holdings LP.
SRS said the partnership w…

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One Communications Donates To Eliza DoLittle

March 2, 2023

One Communications employees held a food drive to donate a large amount of non-perishable items to Eliza DoLittle Bermuda, a local charity that supports individuals and families in need. In addition to this recent donation, One Communications has pledged to focus on initiatives around food security in Bermuda throughout the year. In January, the company […]

SiriusPoint to transfer $1.3 billion loss portfolio to Compre

March 2, 2023

Two Bermudian-headquartered organisations have signed an agreement for a ground-up loss portfolio transfer on a diversified portfolio of primarily reinsurance business.
The agreement between SiriusPoi…

24 Exchange sets February trading record

March 2, 2023

24 Exchange, the multi-asset trading platform, set a record for average daily FX NDF (foreign exchange non-deliverable forward) trading volume in February, the organisation announced.
The company said…

Government / News

Residents Reminded to Not Include Faeces in Household Garbage

March 2, 2023

“I implore members of the public to cease and desist,” said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David A. Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, as the Ministry reminds the public that including faeces in household trash is prohibited.

Under no circumstances should any animal or human faeces ever be included in household trash put out for collection by the Waste Management Section.

Including faeces in household waste presents a significant health risk to both Waste Collectors and the public at large should a waste bag become torn or damaged.

Government / News

COVID-19 Vaccine Programme Transition

March 2, 2023

The Ministry of Health advises that the COVID-19 vaccine certificate will no longer be available on the gov.bm portal after March 31 2023, as the ResQwest Pandemic Administration System is going offline. All vaccine information in ResQwest will be migrated to the Department of Health’s immunisation database, the electronic immunisation registry (EIR).

Bernews / News

Celebrities To Take Part In Bermuda Golf Event

March 2, 2023

Anthony Anderson, Damar Hamlin, Sugar Ray Leonard, Bosan, Metta Worldpeace, Bo Jackson, Warren Sapp, Lawrence Taylor, Terrell Owens, Santonio Holmes and Gary Payton are among the celebrities scheduled to take part in the inaugural Bermuda Celebrity Golf Invitational. “Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announces the inaugural Bermuda Celebrity Golf Invitational from April 26th to May 1st […]

Bernews / News

Bermuda Defeat Curacao In Junior Davis Cup

March 2, 2023

The Junior Davis Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament for the Caribbean and Central American Region continued with the Bermuda team defeating Curacao 3 – 0. After three matches in the tournament, Bermuda are 1 & 2. Zach McGuire started the singles picking up a win in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 against Giovanni Jansen in a match that […]

News / Royal Gazette

Daily Male’s second health clinic set for East End

March 2, 2023

After a successful launch, the Daily Male Men’s Health Clinic is set to return this weekend offering free health services to older men in the East End.
Organisers said they hoped the clinic, to be hel…

News / Royal Gazette

Weeks: ‘this government cares about their social welfare’

March 2, 2023

The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, last night gave a brief outline of his ministry’s budget to defend against claims of indifference towards antisocial behaviour.
Mr Weeks ended the Hou…

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Live Video: OBA MPs Dunkley & Jackson

March 2, 2023

Shadow Minister of National Security & Health Michael Dunkley and Shadow Minister of Social Development & Seniors Susan Jackson are holding a joint press conference this morning [March 2] regarding the 2023/24 Budget. You can watch the live video below and view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget here.

Bernews / News

Music Video: Ki-Juan Minors Releases “Hold On”

March 2, 2023

Bermudian Ki-Juan Minors released his new song and music video titled ‘Hold On’ on YouTube this past month, with the video garnering more than 2,000 views since its release. Mr Minors has no shortage of talent, being both a skilled equestrian who has represented Bermuda internationally and a very talented singer. The video’s description says, “Official Video for “Hold […]

Bernews / News

Two More Teams To Compete In Boston Festival

March 2, 2023

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s Junior National Program will be another two teams to compete in the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Paradise Hitters [girls U18] and the Big Wave Riders [boys U17] will compete in this three-day, USA Volleyball sanctioned event, which has 591 teams currently registered. The tournament will […]

Bernews / News

Carnival Corp: $2.1B Revolving Credit Facility

March 2, 2023

Carnival Corporation & plc announced that it has “successfully arranged a new forward starting $2.1 billion multi-currency revolving credit facility.” A spokesperson said, “The New Revolver will replace Carnival Corporation’s existing multi-currency revolving credit facility [the “Existing Revolver”] upon its maturity in August 2024. The New Revolver was issued by the Carnival Corporation’s subsidiary Carnival […]

Bernews / News

Ball Hockey: Positive Image & Mosher Win

March 2, 2023

A total of 16 goals were scored in a Bermuda Ball Hockey double-header at the PCC Hockey Rink, with one match needing a shootout, while the other was decided by one goal in regulation. Positive Image Dental 4 Appleby 3 In the opener, Positive Image Dental needed a shoot-out goal to edge Appleby 4 – […]

Bernews / News

New Tech Company ‘H2 Group’ Launches

March 2, 2023

H2 Group, a “Bermuda-based technology company specialized in developing bespoke solutions for the insurance industry,” has announced its official launch. A spokesperson said, “The Company’s initial focus will be on the ILS space, leaving room for further expansion into other verticals of the insurance industry. “With a strong service-oriented philosophy, H2 Group is committed to […]

Bernews / News

Magic Mile To Go From ‘Strength To Strength’

March 2, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Aaron Adderley, the president of Skyport, sponsors of the Skyport Magic Mile, envisages the annual community race going from “strength to strength” in the coming years. Skyport came on board as the new lead sponsor of the popular junior race, formerly the Telford Electric Magic Mile, in 2019, ensuring the preservation of […]

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Adidas & END. Release ‘Bermuda’ Shoes

March 2, 2023

In a collaboration with END., Adidas has produced a pair of shoes named after Bermuda. Named “END. X Adidas Bermuda,” a pair costs $115 in “Team Yellow & Gum” colour and is available on the END. website. The END. website says, “Capturing its modernist vision through the lens of sporting footwear, the duo revisits the […]

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