Bermuda News Updates

Friday, February 3 is expected to see a bright midday skies, early & late cloud with a few sprinkles, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise […]

The Women’s Resource Centre, in partnership with the Bermuda International Women’s Day [IWD] Committee, will be hosting a breakfast reception on March 8th at Pier 6 on Front Street, between 8.00am and 10.00am, to launch International Women’s Day 2023. A spokesperson said, “This year, the International Women’s Day Bermuda celebration has been reimagined from the […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will be hosting a Small Business Expo event at the Willowbank Resort on Saturday, February 11th from 11.00am to 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is excited to start the New Year off with an opportunity to help existing and new entrepreneurs calibrate and prepare […]

“American Airlines’ Miami direct flight is yet another casualty in airlift to and from Bermuda. This is an indicator our Bermuda tourism product is in crisis,” Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson said. The OBA MP was speaking after the Government confirmed that American Airlines will suspend the Miami to Bermuda flight this summer. Ms Jackson said, “The […]

Cohort Limited, which is a licensed corporate service provider, announced the merger with BM Corporate Services Ltd effective 3rd January 2023. The combined entity will trade and operate as Cohort Limited. Tracy Packwood, Director, Cohort Limited stated, “We are delighted to merge Cohort Limited and BM Corporate Services Ltd. We remain a manager-owned entity, involved […]

In recognition of Black History Month, the City of Hamilton has created a series of educational videos highlighting sites in the City that “are significant to the legacy of Black Bermudians and the building of our City.” The inaugural episode of the series focuses on Barr’s Bay Park, highlighting the landing of the American brig […]

Grant Thornton Ireland announced that Bermuda firm, Arthur Morris & Company Limited, will “join its network in a move that will support the expansion of its services and industry focus to its clients.” A spokesperson said, “It comes as Grant Thornton continue to grow its international footprint and provide the highest quality services to clients […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the final team for 2023 Concacaf Men’s U17 Championship that will be held  in Guatemala from February 11 to February 26, 2023. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is excited to announce the final team that have been selected to represent Bermuda during the 2023 Concacaf Men’s Under-17 […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Board “has made the decision to do a global search for the role of CEO,”  BTA Board Chairman Wayne Caines said. An advertisement for the position online states, “Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO has overall responsibility for leading the BTA by managing a sound, flexible, efficient, cost-effective, and […]

Ki-Juan Minors began competing in the 2023 WEF 4 MARS Equestrian CSI4*/CSI2* International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors –  riding Pop Music — finished 5th competing in the high-performance hunter handy class.

“The OBA, like the public, is exhausted with the frequent half-steps this Government takes instead of comprehensive immigration reform,” Deputy Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said. Mr. Richardson said, “I look forward to the Government’s alternative to Pathways to Status, to address the demographics problem which continues to impoverish Bermudians. The OBA, like the public, is […]

Today is World Wetlands Day, and the latest in Bernews series of Virtual Art and Photo Galleries features a collection of images showcasing the beauty of Bermuda’s wetlands. From picturesque ponds to photos capturing glimpses of wildlife enjoying their natural habitat, this virtual gallery contains a look at the island’s wetland ecosystem, with seven areas in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda high jumper Sakari Famous says her confidence is soaring after six successive wins at indoor meets for McNeese State University. Famous has made a superb start to the indoor season, retaining her title at the LSU Purple Tiger Meet and winning the McNeese Indoor II Meet last month. The 22-year-old […]

The Bermuda Netball Association’s Senior League season resumed inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium with a doubleheader. In the opener the North Village Lady Rams defeated the Docksiders 35 – 20. Darrika Simons led the North Village Lady Rams with 25 goals, Coriah Simmons added 6 goals, and Zhanae Simmons scored 4 times, with Jada Richards […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 1] include contracts valued at over $50,000 and acting appointments. PATI Department Of Statistics Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0129/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Statistics Publication date: 01 February 2023 Bermuda Public Access To Information [Contracts Valued $50,000 […]

[Written by Warwick Academy student Matina Pradhan] The notorious Pirates of the Caribbean film series was a sensational success but, have you heard of the Pirates of the Curry Bean? Warwick Academy’s Upper Primary’s version of Pirates of the Curry Bean written by Craig Hawes promises to be filled ‘with colorful characters, sparkling songs and […]

The Chatmore School Development Association [CSDA] will be holding a tag day on Friday [Feb 3] to “highlight their 2023 focus on outdoor learning and their mission to encourage the community to be more outdoors.” A spokesperson said, “On Friday, February 3, Chatmore School Development Association [registered charity #989] will hold a tag day to […]

Bermuda headquartered Bacardi Limited is celebrating its 161st anniversary by planting 100 cedar trees in Riddell’s Bay Gardens and Nature Reserve, to help protect the biodiversity of the island. A spokesperson said, “This is part of a global initiative by which Bacardi will plant thousands of trees in locations that form part of the business […]

Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] has announced the ‘Pirates of Bermuda Walk the Plank’ fundraiser is set to go ahead on March 18, 2023, off Albuoy’s Point aboard Spirit of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The annual event raises funds for the Foundation’s experiential education and life-skills programmes for Bermuda’s public middle school students. Local ‘hostages’ have […]

American Airlines will suspend the Miami to Bermuda flight this summer, the Government has confirmed. Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said, “We are disappointed to learn that American Airlines will suspend the service from Bermuda to Miami through this summer. We’ve held meetings with American Airlines to find alternative solutions; however, they have indicated that […]

A trip in September 2022 by Premier David Burt to the YJ for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II cost $3,706.96, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from September 17, 2022 – September 21, 2022, and the web page listing said, “The Premier, the […]