BOARD SMITHS PARISH COUNCIL | Government of Bermuda
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports is pleased to make the following appointments.
BOARD SANDYS PARISH COUNCIL | Government of Bermuda
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports is pleased to make the following appointments.
BOARD HAMILTON PARISH COUNCIL | Government of Bermuda
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports is pleased to make the following appointments.
BOARD PAGET PARISH COUNCIL | Government of Bermuda
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports is pleased to make the following appointments. PAGET PARISH COUNCILParish Councils Act 1971Chairman – Mr. William PitmanMr. Curtis WilliamsMr. Darren BoothMr. Jerome ReidMr. Michael StovelMr. Nicholas DuffyMs. Angelika DavisMs. Davida MorrisMs. Virginia DeSilva
Training Course Given in Prospect To Prepare Agencies To Handle a Major Incident
“It is critical that we are able to adequately respond to major incidents,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP, as he opened a course organised by the UK’s College of Policing to train local Government officials to respond to significant incidents.
The four-day Multi-Agency Gold Commander course at the Police Recreation Club last week, was aimed at all departments and agencies that sit on the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) Executive or work with the EMO Executive.
Beach Volleyballers Finish 4th In St Lucia
Bermuda beach volleyball players Brandon Sousa and Ryan Davies placed 4th in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament in St Lucia. They advanced through to the semi-finals where they took on St Lucia Team One’s Sheldon Descartes and Joseph Clercent, with St Lucia winning, so the Bermuda team moved to the bronze medal […]
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Smith Finishes 4th In South Africa Triathlon
Tyler Smith made a strong showing at the 2023 Africa Triathlon Cup Maselspoort in South Africa, placing 4th in the elite men’s field. The Bermudian triathlete finished in a time of 56:05, clocking 9:17 during the swim, 28:55 on the bike, before closing out with a time of 16:33 on the run. Ayan Beisenbayev from Kazakhstan […]
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Man who admitted escaping from MWI to be sentenced tomorrow
A man who broke out of the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute is due to be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
Shilo Payne, 38, from Sandys, admitted to escaping, damaging MWI property and threate…
Shilo Payne, 38, from Sandys, admitted to escaping, damaging MWI property and threate…
Food inflation remains above 10% but overall rate drops, latest figures show
Food prices jumped 10.4 per cent in one year, according to the consumer price index for last November – which showed the cost of eggs rising by just over 50 per cent.
Gasoline prices also climbed 5 pe…
Gasoline prices also climbed 5 pe…
New living programme for young adults coming out of care to open this week – minister
An independent living programme for young adults transitioning out of the care system is to officially launch this week, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors said today.
Tinee Furbert added …
Tinee Furbert added …
Bogardus to head Everest Re in Asia Pacific region
Everest Reinsurance, the reinsurance division of Bermudian-based Everest Re Group Ltd, has announced that Kevin Bogardus, head of business development for Asia Pacific, has been promoted to chief exec…
War Machine crowned Champion of Champions
War Machine and driver Philip Correia ended the harness racing season with a bang after winning the coveted Champion of Champions at the National Equestrian Centre.
Competing among the six fastest pon…
Competing among the six fastest pon…
Harbour Nights extended to 15 weeks as vendor registration opens
Harbour Nights has been extended to 15 weeks, starting on May 24 and runing through until the end of August, the Chamber of Commerce announced.
The event, a tradition for nearly three decades, will t…
The event, a tradition for nearly three decades, will t…
BCB launches online training and education programme
Bermuda’s cricket coaches, match officials and scorers are being offered the opportunity to undertake the International Cricket Council’s online training and education programme in April.
The ICC cour…
The ICC cour…
Cyclist suffers head injuries after collision in Hamilton
A cyclist was taken to hospital this morning after suffering head injuries in a crash.
A Bermuda Police Service spokeswoman said: “At around 11.30am, a car heading east on Dundonald Street was turning…
A Bermuda Police Service spokeswoman said: “At around 11.30am, a car heading east on Dundonald Street was turning…
Bermuda women’s hockey team to take on New York squad
The Bermuda women’s hockey team will step up their preparations for the Central American and Caribbean Games by hosting a three-game tournament against Big Apple Hockey Federation, from New York.
The …
The …
Harbour Nights To Be Extended To 15 Weeks
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that the “upcoming edition of Harbour Nights will be extended to fifteen weeks, commencing on the 24th of May and concluding on the 30th of August.” A spokesperson said, “The event, which has been a cherished tradition for nearly three decades, will take place every Wednesday from 7 p.m. […]
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AG outlines successful new measures to protect child witnesses
A special measure to pre-record evidence from child witnesses in court trials was used for the first time last year, the Attorney-General said today.
Kathy Lynn Simmons, who is also the Minister of Le…
Kathy Lynn Simmons, who is also the Minister of Le…
Middle school students take part in Mirrors ‘super camp’
Middle school students from across the island developed their academic, physical and social goals during their February break.
Thirty students took part in the Mirrors Programme’s five-day interacti…
Thirty students took part in the Mirrors Programme’s five-day interacti…
Government drops five-year waiting period for EIC holders
The Government has dropped a requirement that economic investors in Bermuda have to wait five years after making their initial investment to get a permanent residential certificate.
Announcing the ch…
Announcing the ch…
Bermuda College students get chance to attend Risk Summit
With an eye on the future, the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers is to sponsor the attendance of two Bermuda College students at next week’s Bermuda Risk Summit.
Abir said business admini…
Abir said business admini…
Bermuda Teams Conclude Volleyball Festival
Six Bermuda Volleyball Association’s Junior National teams concluded competing in the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival. The boy’s under 16 team moved to the gold bracket division on the final day, but they would fall 2 – 0 to the Smash Boys, 25-20, 27-25. The under 14 boys went down 2 – 0 to LIVBC in […]
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ICC Online Training & Education Programme
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced that the International Cricket Council [ICC] launched the ICC’s online training and education programme in the third quarter of 2023. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is currently in the process of aligning our prerequisite coaching requirements prior to the start of the 2024 cricket season. The first steps to […]
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Four Day Multi-Agency Training Course Held
“It is critical that we are able to adequately respond to major incidents,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks as he opened a course organised by the UK’s College of Policing to train local Government officials to respond to significant incidents. A Government spokesperson said, “The four-day Multi-Agency Gold Commander course at the Police […]
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Simons in U-turn over TA fee, apologises to party for not consulting on announcement
Cole Simons, the One Bermuda Alliance leader, has been forced into a humiliating U-turn on plans to reintroduce Travel Authorisation fees.
The sudden reversal of the policy, which Mr Simons announced…
The sudden reversal of the policy, which Mr Simons announced…
‘They are expressing themselves better than they have in the past’
Bermuda cricket’s head coach Niraj Odedra has expressed his delight at the two huge wins posted by the country’s T20 squad in their opening World Cup qualifying matches.
IOdedra has been impressed by …
IOdedra has been impressed by …
Live: 11am ministers hold Budget press conference
The Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain, and the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, Tinee Furbert, will hold a press conference at 11am on the Budget.
We will have live coverage and indepth …
We will have live coverage and indepth …
Biltir backs BMA’s proposed changes to regulatory regime
The Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers organisation has thrown its support behind the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s proposed enhancements to the regulatory and supervisory regime f…
Apex launches ESG database for private markets
Bermuda-based Apex Group Ltd has launched a pioneering platform for monitoring the environmental, social and governance for the private markets.
Apex said its ESG Data as a Service (DaaS) platform i…
Apex said its ESG Data as a Service (DaaS) platform i…
OBA Leader: ‘It Was An Error & I Apologise’
Noting that during the Budget reply he said the OBA would reintroduce the TA fee and examine a VAT tax on healthcare services, OBA Leader Cole Simons said he “did not adequately consult with or vet these suggestions with our caucus – our Parliamentary representatives and candidates” and “it was an error in judgement for […]
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Coralisle Group Opens Pharmacy At Paget Plaza
Saying it is a “major step to provide affordable prescription medications in Bermuda,” Coralisle Group Ltd. has opened a pharmacy to the general public, CG Pharmacy, located at Paget Plaza in the former Clarien bank building at 161 South Road. ‘Our goal in this initiative is to make prescription drugs accessible and affordable to our […]
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Photos: BHB’s New Laundry System In Operation
The Bermuda Hospital Board [BHB] said their “upgraded laundry department has come through its testing phase with a clean bill of health,” noting that the new $6.6 million system “makes a huge difference to our productivity and efficiency” as the staff work to process around 6,000lbs of laundry a day. CEO & President Michael Richmond, commented: “Every single […]
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Empowered Shopping Village To Host 2 Events
As Black History Month closes, a presentation titled ‘Self-Empowerment Through Self-Employment – The Power of Entrepreneurship And How BEDC Can Assist’ will be presented by Erica Smith of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] today [Feb 27] at 7.00pm. The event poster says the presentation will focus on “self-employment, empowerment of self, what is entrepreneurship, […]
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Roban outlines new agricultural strategy to aid food security
The Government today unveiled plans to try and enhance the island’s local food production and increase food security.
Speaking in the House of Assembly, Walter Roban, the Deputy Premier and the Minist…
Speaking in the House of Assembly, Walter Roban, the Deputy Premier and the Minist…
Hotel submits application for pickleball courts
The Newstead Belmont Hills property hopes to convert its driving range into a series of pickleball courts, according to a recent planning application.
The application, submitted by Botelhowood Archite…
The application, submitted by Botelhowood Archite…
BILTIR Support Enhanced Regulatory Framework
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] said they support the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s [BMA] “proposed enhancements to the regulatory and supervisory regime for long-term commercial insurers, reinsurers and insurance groups on the island.” A spokesperson said, “On February 24, 2023, the BMA issued its first consultation paper, which it said is intended to […]
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Photos: Purvis Primary School Science Fair
Purvis Primary School recently held their annual Science Fair event, which “challenges the students to solve questions using the scientific method, think like scientists, develop their organizational skills, enhance their writing skills, and oral-presentation skills.” A spokesperson said, “Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 was the beginning of Purvis Primary School’s 22nd Annual Science Fair. The science […]
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Simons & Raynor Reflect On Skyport Magic Mile
[Written by Stephen Wright] Cal Simons beams with pride when he reflects on the growth of the Skyport Magic Mile since the iconic junior race was launched in 1995 by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club. “It rained like crazy the first year!” said Simons, the race director. “We had about 350 kids running. I didn’t […]
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Warren Jones to step down as Polaris CEO
Warren Jones, who has received the lion’s share of credit for turning around docks operator Polaris Holdings Ltd, is to step down in October.
This is the latest turn in a varied career in which Mr Jo…
This is the latest turn in a varied career in which Mr Jo…
The long and winding road to Polaris Holdings
Warren Jones had a dream. But when it came true, it did not turn out quite the way he expected.
Long before he became CEO of Polaris Holdings, he spent 15 years as a music teacher and then went back …
Long before he became CEO of Polaris Holdings, he spent 15 years as a music teacher and then went back …
Investor criticises winding-up of crypto lender BlockFi
A winding-up petition hearing for the beleaguered Bermudian-based crypto lender, BlockFi International Ltd, was adjourned until June 9 by Chief Justice Narinder Hargun on Friday.
The hearing was a sec…
The hearing was a sec…
SiriusPoint reduces risk as it reports $403m full-year loss
Bermuda-headquartered re/insurer SiriusPoint chief executive Scott Egan is “confident but not complacent” about the outlook for 2023 after cutting its underwriting losses last year.
SiriusPoint repor…
SiriusPoint repor…
Expert review said change of fuel would reduce Belco pollution
Belco’s neighbours have suffered soot emissions from the Pembroke plant for decades and while the North Power Station was supposed to bring cleaner electricity generation, the pollution continues….
Neighbours continue to report soot fallouts since retrofit
Soot fallouts from Belco continue to disrupt the lives of nearby residents more than a year since the completion of a retrofit of the North Power Station designed to fix the problem. An investiga…
Mayor: Vote will be referendum on control of corporations
The City of Hamilton hopes to make an upcoming municipal election a “referendum” on the future of the City as Government seeks to take control of the municipalities.
Charles Gosling, the Mayor of Hami…
Charles Gosling, the Mayor of Hami…
Award-winning entrepreneur joins Ignite board
Kidist Emery, the owner of Salon Pink, has joined the board of directors of Ignite Bermuda, bringing a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the promoter of local entrepreneurial innovators….
Learning from the insights of company founders
For many years, I have been an avid listener of the National Public Radio show How I Built This by Guy Raz.
Listening to the weekly interviews with the founders of successful companies reminds me of …
Listening to the weekly interviews with the founders of successful companies reminds me of …
Galanski joins Axis Capital
Axis Capital Holdings Limited has appointed Gabriel Galanski as head of North America property and casualty programmes.
Mr Galanski, formerly with Macquarie Insurance Facility, will be responsible fo…
Mr Galanski, formerly with Macquarie Insurance Facility, will be responsible fo…
Assured Guaranty launches analytics platform
Bermudian-based Assured Guaranty Ltd has established a new indirect subsidiary, AG Analytics, that is developing a new municipal fintech platform for asset management firms, banks, insurance companies…
Nizigh Spence stars for Dandy Town as Boulevard relegation fears increase
Boulevard 2 Dandy Town 3
Dandy Town came from two goals down to edge relegation-threatened Boulevard in a thrilling Premier Division contest at Goose Gosling Field on Sunday night.
Boulevard seiz…