Bermuda News Updates

Young seal spotted at Clearwater is rescued

February 20, 2023

A young seal spotted in the East End of the island has been rescued and taken to the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo’s quarantine facility.
A note on the Zoo’s Facebook page said: “We thank the public for th…

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Police say missing teenager found safe

February 20, 2023

Missing teenager Zariah Chambers has been found, police said last night.
Ms Chambers, 17, was last seen shortly before 7pm yesterday in the area of Middle Road, Smith’s.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Po…

Hamilton Parish coach Sergio Goater sent off as Trojans grab vital points

February 19, 2023

Hamilton Parish 0 Somerset Trojans 1

Somerset Trojans’ long trip east was not in vain as they wrestled all three points from Hamilton Parish in a scrappy affair at Wellington Oval on Sunday.
Capt…

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Police: Help Locate 17-Year-Old Zariah Chambers

February 19, 2023

The Bermuda Police Service said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old, Zariah Chambers.” A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Chambers is approximately 5’ 2” in height, slim build, weighing around 115 lbs, dark brown complexioned with black natural hair. “She was last seen shortly before 7:00 p.m. today, Sunday, February 19th, 2023, in […]

Bermuda’s Under-17 World Cup dreams dashed

February 19, 2023

Honduras 6 Bermuda 0

Bermuda’s Under-17 football squad had their World Cup dreams dashed in brutal fashion at the hands of Honduras in the round of 16 at the Concacaf Championships campaign in Gu…

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Govt’s Mortgage Programme To Enter Phase 2

February 19, 2023

Starting on April 1st 2023, the Government will be transitioning into phase 2 of the Mortgage Guarantee Programme “where public officers with mortgages at other institutions will be eligible to transfer them over and participate in the programme,” Premier David Burt said, adding that they will also “be removing the age restriction so that any Bermudian […]

Pedal for Paralympics

February 19, 2023

Pedal for Paralympics (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Summer Day Camp Employment Opportunities

February 19, 2023

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is accepting employment applicants for its annual Summer Day Camp Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “Are you an enthusiastic, fun-filled, and hardworking individual who loves working with Bermuda’s young people? If so, the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is accepting employment applicants for its annual Summer Day […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday Feb 20

February 19, 2023

Monday, February 20 is expected to be mostly cloudy, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6:57am and sunset will be at 6:09pm. […]

Rudy Minors’ legacy lives on in football festival tournament

February 19, 2023

The legacy of Rudy Minors was celebrated on Saturday in a special Memorial Football Festival Masters Tournament in his name at Somerset Cricket Club.
The tournament, which formed form part of the club…

Cyclists help raise funds in Pedal for Paralympics event

February 19, 2023

A large number of keen cyclists hit the streets and trails to help support Bermuda’s elite para-athletes by taking part in the Pedal for Paralympics event on Sunday.
The event, which was organised by …

Blog: Bermuda v Honduras Concacaf Under-17 Championships

February 19, 2023

Bermuda’s Under-17 football squad kick off their quest for a place at the World Cup tonight when they face Honduras in the round of 16 of Concacaf Championships campaign in Guatemala.
However, they fa…

PHC go top of Premier Division with demolition of X-Roads

February 19, 2023

X-Roads 0 PHC 7

PHC Zebras reclaimed top spot in the Premier Division with a demolition of relegation-threatened X-Roads on Sunday,
Starting the day in third place behind Devonshire Cougars and S…

North Village’s title hopes dented with Dandy Town draw

February 19, 2023

North Village 1 Dandy Town 1

North Village missed out on the chance to close the gap on the Premier Division leaders when they were held to a draw by Dandy Town at Bernard PArk on Sunday.
A win w…

Golden Ocean becomes largest owner of modern Capesize vessels

February 19, 2023

Bermudian-based Golden Ocean Group Limited will soon become the world’s largest publicly-listed dry bulk company in terms of deadweight tonnage.
The company has entered into an agreement to acquire si…

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Podcast: Economic Shocks On Small States

February 19, 2023

“The main reason small states were really hard hit by Covid was tourism,” Dana Vorisek, Senior Economist, World Bank Group said during a World Bank podcast that looked at the plight of 37 small states, which they define as countries with a population of 1.5 million or less. The World Bank website said, “The recently […]

Collaboration continues for QBE and Enstar

February 19, 2023

Bermudian-based insurer Enstar Group Limited has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiaries have reached an agreement for a ground-up loss portfolio transfer with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insuran…

News / Royal Gazette

Hospital to get extra $15m funding to make up for shortfalls

February 19, 2023

The Bermuda Hospitals Board will receive an additional $15 million Government grant this fiscal year, the Premier and minister of finance announced on Friday.
During the 2023-24 Budget statement, Dav…

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Swimmers Conclude At Eastern Interscholastic

February 19, 2023

Members of the Warwick Academy Swimming Team concluded competing in the Eastern Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Championships in the USA. Bella Howes advanced to the women’s 100 yard freestyle A final after finishing 6th in the preliminaries clocking 52.13, Marleigh Howes finished 10th clocking 53.34 advancing to B final. In the women’s 100 yard freestyle […]

Nahki Wells rescues point for Bristol City with late penalty

February 19, 2023

Nahki Wells came off the bench late and converted a stoppage-time penalty to earn Bristol City a hard fought 1-1 draw at Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.
Sunderland appeared to have…

Alfred Minors is CFO of Veritas Group

February 19, 2023

Biomass energy provider Veritas Group Limited has appointed a new management team, the company has said in a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The team includes Alfred Minors as CFO, based in th…

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Photos, Video, 360: Pedal For Paralympics

February 19, 2023

The Pedal for Paralympics event is taking place today [Feb 19] — starting at Royal Naval Dockyard in Sandys this morning and finishing at Ferry Reach Park in St George’s — with cyclists coming out to support the Bermuda Paralympic Association to raise funds towards Bermuda’s elite para-athletes competing abroad at the World Championships, Parapan […]

News / Royal Gazette

Stop single-use campaign heads to school assemblies

February 19, 2023

An environmental group has launched an education campaign to encourage youngsters not to use single-use plastics.
Beyond Plastic Bermuda’s programme – Say No To Single-Use Plastic or #SNTSUP – will be…

Struggling Boulevard Blazers easily beat nine-man Robin Hood

February 19, 2023

Robin Hood 1 Boulevard Blazers 5

Akim Johnston scored twice for struggling Boulevard Blazers to lead them to an important victory over nine-man Robin Hood at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday night…

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Report outlines climate change impact on Bermuda

February 19, 2023

Global climate change will have wide ranging effects on Bermuda as sea levels rise, hurricanes become stronger and supply lines are further strained, according to a report.
Mark Guishard, of the Bermu…

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Football: Cougars, Boulevard & Colts Win

February 19, 2023

Footballers in the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with the Devonshire Cougars, Boulevard Blazers, and Devonshire Colts all earning wins. Premier Division St. George’s Colts 1 – Devonshire Cougars 2 The Devonshire Cougars moved to the top of the Premier Division Standings following their 2 – 1 win over the St. […]

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Bermuda U17 To Play Honduras This Evening

February 19, 2023

Bermuda’s Under-17 National Football Team will take on Honduras in their first match in the 2023 Concacaf Under-17 Championship round of 16 gets underway in Guatemala, and locals should be able to watch the action, as the match will be streamed on Concacaf’s official app, Facebook page and YouTube channel. The BFA previously announced the team: […]

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BIOS Releases Part II Of Climate Change Report

February 19, 2023

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] published the second half of a two-part report on the local impacts of climate change in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The new report, titled “Climate Change and Bermuda, Part II: Impacts and Societal Risk” was produced by the Bermuda Airport Authority’s Dr. Mark Guishard, a BIOS adjunct scientist and […]

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BNA Who’s Who & Senior League Results

February 19, 2023

The Bermuda Netball Association’s season resumed with the Who’s Who Tournament and Senior League play this weekend. Under 11 Division Who’s Who North Village Lady Rams named Xen Bourne as MVP & Best Defender. The Best Attacker was Dani Browne, Phoenix named A’mariss Dyer as their MVP, their Best Attacker was K’ah Seymourn. The Storm […]

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Video: Sunday Feb 19th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

February 19, 2023

News that Renee Lathan from the Ministry of Finance earned the Public Service Excellence Award, Bermuda was ranked number one in an article that lists “10 beach destinations for your next girls trip” on Yahoo, Love is Love BDA raised $1,500 to support a local charity, and the Smith’s Parish Council awarded scholarships to Madison […]

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Feline Fun: Trivial Purr-Suit Quiz To Be Held

February 19, 2023

A Trivial Purr-Suit quiz raising money for Bermuda’s disadvantaged cats and kittens will be held at St Mark’s Church Hall in Smiths next Saturday [February 25]. The feline-filled evening runs from 6 pm to 10 pm and features a cash bar, prizes and a raffle. Tickets cost $50 per person or $275 for a table […]

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Column: See Plastic From Space, Oceans & More

February 19, 2023

[Opinion column written by Philipp Bayer, Ahmed Elagali, Julie Robidart, and Kate Marie Quigley] You’ve seen the art AI image generators can create, and you may have played with natural language AI chatbots. You’ve benefited from artificial intelligence tools recommending you music and suggesting your next streaming show. But AI can do much more. Humans […]

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‘Peanut Butter S’mores Whiskey’ Unveiled

February 19, 2023

Stillhouse — part of the portfolio of Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi Limited — had a nutty idea for a new flavour, with the company announcing its newest variety, Peanut Butter S’mores Whiskey. A spokesperson said, “With its innovative and unique 100 percent stainless-steel packaging, Stillhouse whiskey chills quickly and reflects the unbreakable spirit, journeying to all those […]

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Armstrong Competes In 115th Millrose Games

February 19, 2023

Terrance Armstrong was a member of a 50’s relay team that finished 3rd at the 115th Millrose Games. Competing at a distance of 4×400 meters, Steven Segaloff, Armstrong, Chris Sallade, and Marco Cardoso represented the Garden State Track Club and clocked a time of 4:09.71.

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Empowered Shopping Village To Host 4 Events

February 18, 2023

Empowered Shopping Village will continue their Black History celebrations with four events including the presentation of ‘Parenting 101’ on Monday, February 20 at 6.30pm, ‘Improving Quality of Life’ on Tuesday, February 21 at 12.30pm, ‘They Paved The Way For Us’ on Thursday, February 23 at 7.00pm, and the ‘One Love Street Jam’ on Tuesday, February […]

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Juvenile Seal Rescued From Clearwater Beach

February 18, 2023

[Updated with video + info on rescue] A seal was seen at Clearwater Beach today [Feb 18] and it returned to the ocean before BAMZ staff could arrive to provide assistance, and they noted that a “seal in Bermuda is in distress” so have advised that anyone sees the seal please keep your distance and […]

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Photos/Video: BZS Lionfish Chowder Competition

February 18, 2023

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] held an Eat’Um to Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Competition event this afternoon [Feb 18] at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ], with crowds of people coming out to taste the various chowders. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Government has provided free admission to the BAMZ facility from noon onwards […]

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Carrick To Return For National Championships

February 18, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Taylor Carrick will return to the island from his studies in Canada in a bid to win his first men’s title in the Gnosis National Squash Championships at the Devonshire courts next month. The 21-year-old, who studies at the University of Western Ontario, faces a formidable challenge in the form of Noah […]

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‘Join Movement Away From Single-Use Plastics’

February 18, 2023

The Beyond Plastic Bermuda has launched a new Primary Schools Assembly Programme to “encourage and inspire students to join the movement away from single-use plastics.” A spokesperson said, “Beyond Plastic’s goal is to inspire future generations to live sustainably and care for their health as well as the health of the environment. The programme is called […]

Bermuda end Florida tour after injury scares

February 18, 2023

Bermuda have abruptly ended their warm-up campaign in Tampa, Florida, because of the threat of injury after inadequate facilities contributed to two players getting hurt.
All-rounders Matty Watson (sh…

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Nahki Wells Scores 10th Goal Of Season

February 18, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells scored his tenth goal of the season after converting a penalty in added time to earn Bristol City a point away at Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship today [February 18]. City trailed to Jack Clarke’s fine strike in the 59th minute but were awarded a penalty late on when […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday February 19

February 18, 2023

Sunday, February 19 is expected to see some sunny spells, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 6.58am and sunset will be at […]

Devonshire Cougars move top with away win at title rivals St George’s

February 18, 2023

St George’s 1 Devonshire Cougars 2

Devonshire Cougars enhanced their chances of claiming a league title as they moved to the top of the Premier Division with a hard-fought victory over St George’…

News / Royal Gazette

Somerset Cricket Club Anniversary Week 2023

February 18, 2023

Somerset Cricket Club Anniversary Week 2023 (Photographs Akil Simmons)

Kamau Leverock and Bermuda too hot for Triad Dragons

February 18, 2023

Wesley Cricket Stadium (Bermuda won toss): Bermuda beat Triad Dragons by 116 runs

Kamau Leverock excelled with both the bat and ball as Bermuda sauntered to a second successive romp in the T20 Pr…

News / Royal Gazette

Public officers set to be able to take part in mortgage scheme

February 18, 2023

The second phase of a government-backed mortgage guarantee programme will start in April, the Premier said yesterday.
David Burt, who is also the finance minister, said that Phase 2 of the Mortgage Gu…

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Bermuda Ball Hockey Standings & Stats Leaders

February 18, 2023

The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League season continues at the PCC Hockey Rink, with Appleby and Liberty Mutual the league leaders with 329 points, while BDA Spirits and Alexandre Mosher both have 22 points. Matthew Benson from the Hamilton Princess leads the League in points with 44; Jeremy Estey from Spine and Sport has 41 […]

Government / Legal Notices

Maritime Marriage Notice: MARK FRANCIS & PAULINE GILLON | Government of Bermuda

February 18, 2023

THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

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Public urged to contact zoo experts if they spot young seal

February 18, 2023

A young seal spotted in the east end of the island could become aggressive if approached, zoologists have warned.
The seal, believed to be either a harbour or grey seal, was seen on Clearwater Beach i…

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Rego & Lopes Begin Competing In Florida

February 18, 2023

Cody Rego and Nicholas Lopes began competing in the 2023 WEF 6 KASK CSI3* WCHR International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Rego and Mira Flores finished 2nd competing in the WIHS Hunter Phase Class, finished 4th in the WIHS Jumper Phase Class and finished 2nd overall in the WIHS Division. Lopes and New England finished […]