Bermuda News Updates

The Peace Tree Campaign continued at Springfield in Somerset. A spokesperson said, “The Peace Tree Campaign, which began almost a year ago at Government House involving the presentation of young native olive wood trees, symbolically promoting the spirit of peace locally and globally, continued on February 18, 2023 at Springfield in Somerset. “This latest presentation […]

BAA said they are “looking to develop their 1st Women’s Senior team to play in this summer’s BFA women’s league.” A spokesperson said, “As part of our growth in sports at the club we are looking to establish a Senior Women’s team to accompany our Men’s senior team and youth program, giving more players the […]

Due to inclement weather, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is postponing their Community Day, originally scheduled for Sunday, February 26. A spokesperson said, “The Museum team is working on setting a new date in March and will be providing that information to the public soon. If you have questions, you can call the NMB […]

[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 23] and the schedule states that Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Finance Cole Simons will read the Reply to the Budget Statement, while Ministerial statements listed include the LED Stimulus Package, Update on Air Service Development and CCTV Update. […]

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s Junior National Program are sending six teams to compete in the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival in Boston. A spokesperson said, “Four girls’ teams will compete under the team names Paradise Hitters [U12, U13, U14 & U16] and two boys’ teams will compete under Big Wave Riders [U14 and U16]. This is […]

BAA came from behind to defeat the Somerset Eagles 2 – 1 at the BAA Field. With the win, BAA has taken the lead in the First Division. In the fifth minute, Somerset Eagles took the lead when Marco Basden found the back of the net and they took that lead to the break. BAA […]

Bermuda School Sports Federation Annual All Star Netball matches have returned after a two year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Two All-Star matches will be held at the Bermuda College on Friday starting with the Middle School game at 6:00 pm, and the Senior School match-up at 7:30 pm. Middle School East Team Nai’Lah […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] For many of Bermuda’s elite athletes, past and present, the Skyport Magic Mile has helped launch their successful athletics careers by igniting a passion for the sport. Not only is the iconic race where they first tasted competitive action on a grand scale, but it is also the race where they […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Watlington Waterworks Ltd. announces a declaration of dividend. The full filing stated: “At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors, it was agreed that a dividend in the amount of BD$0.25 per share will be declared to the shareholders of record as at 17 March […]

Chlora Lindley-Myers and Cheryl Ann Lister will be honoured at the second annual Bermuda Risk Summit, with both to receive DEI Trailblazer Awards. A spokesperson said, “Two Diversity Equity and Inclusion [DEI] Trailblazers will be honoured at the second annual Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with the Association […]

The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest members have entered their second week of recruit camp. The 19 rookie soldiers left Warwick Camp for fieldcraft lessons and a night under canvas in Exercise First Encounter at Hog Bay Park in Sandys on Monday and Tuesday. “Private Leslie Tucker, of Warwick, relished the experience – even though the […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 23] and the schedule states that Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Finance Cole Simons will read the Reply to the Budget Statement, while Ministerial statements listed include the LED Stimulus Package, Update on Air Service Development and CCTV Update. The audio will start […]

“During the school break last week, 30 middle school students successfully completed the Mirrors Programme’s 5-day interactive SuperCamp Junior Forum, which blended critical aspects of physical, personal, and academic learning,” said the Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert. “SuperCamp blends these critical aspects into an experiential programme to transform generations and is built […]

“The Department of Social Insurance is aware that customers are having difficulty contacting us by telephone,” the Government advised. A Government spokesperson said, “While the matter is being addressed please contact our team via these email addresses: “1. For billing enquiries, to obtain your social insurance number and contribution-related matters SIContributions@gov.bm “”2. For all benefit-related […]

The  Bermuda Hotel Association has thanked the Minister and Department of Immigration for their “timely processing and approval of the annual work permit renewal submissions A spokesperson said, “The Board of Directors and Members of the Bermuda Hotel Association wish to publicly acknowledge and to thank the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason P. […]

The catalogue and entry forms for the 2023 Agricultural Exhibition have been released, with the event set to be held in April. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is pleased to host the 80th Bermuda Annual Exhibition [the AG Show]. The AG Show is an annual three-day event, and this year runs […]

“Given these circumstances, we believe the equitable course of action is to allow both of our municipal bodies to proceed with their elections providing for officeholders to serve for two years instead of the customary three years, pending the Privy Council’s ruling,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. A Government spokesperson said, “The […]

Larry Mussenden and Peter Hardy were inducted into the Company of Honorary Fellows of Bermuda College, with the black tie induction ceremonies and dinner held at the Coco Reef Hotel and Resort. Minister of Education Diallo Rabain; Bermuda College President Dr. Duranda Greene; Larry Mussenden; Peter Hardy; Chairman of the Company of Honorary Fellows Randolph […]

Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban and Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell are holding a joint press conference this afternoon [Feb 23] to “discuss their Ministry’s budget initiatives.” You can watch the live video below and view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget here.

AFAR has featured Bermuda in an article highlighting “4 reasons why Bermuda should be your next spring destination.” The featured reasons include “Bermuda’s trove of history,” the island’s “connection with the drinks you love,” our “ample seafood specialties,” and “of course, the beaches.” The AFAR website said, “In 2023, you get an extra reason to […]

“The Ministry of Health is considering vaccinating individuals at higher risk of Mpox exposure,” announced Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “To gauge community interest, we have created an optional survey interest form. Starting today and for the next two weeks, Bermuda residents can complete the interest form for the Mpox vaccine, JYNNEOS, by visiting https://forms.gov.bm/MPoxSurvey/” […]