Bermuda News Updates

Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban held a press conference this afternoon [Jan 20] on the City of Hamilton Plan 2023. The press conference has just concluded and we will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video replay is below. Related Stories Panel Discussion On Corporation Of […]

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with two vehicle fires in Devonshire this week, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At 1:15 a.m. today, Friday, January 20th, 2023, police attended a reported vehicle fire involving a motorcar, in the area of Derwent Lane, Devonshire. “Upon arrival officers spoke with a resident who […]

A Human Library information session is set to be held at the Bermuda National Library on January 25 at 6.00pm, in advance of the Human Library event set to take place in February. A spokesperson said, “The Human Library, a chance to unjudge someone. WalkTogetherBermuda in partnership with the Bermuda National Library, Citizens Uprooting Racism in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Former Bermuda cricket coach David Moore has been appointed Bangladesh’s head of programmes on a two-year contract. In a statement, the Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB] said Moore, who served as Bermuda coach from 2010 to 2013, will be responsible for “planning, devising strategies and implementation of the High Performance and Bangladesh […]

The Appleby law firm confirmed they are “reorganizing and streamlining some of our business support departments” and there is “the possibility of no more than six support role redundancies.” Brad Adderley, Bermuda Managing Partner: “We are in the process of reorganizing and streamlining some of our business support departments, with the possibility of no more […]

Veterans In Action is getting set to present ‘Legend,’ a Bob Marley tribute concert, on Saturday, February 4 at the BAA Gymnasium. The event will feature Ras Shiloh, Ras Solomon, Troy Anthony, Dilinjah, Jugglin’ J, 3 The Hardway, Blackstar, DJ IBreeze of King Jyrus, and MC Rizla Matic. The event poster says, “Doors open at […]

The Bermuda National Gallery is currently seeking applications for its 2023 Internship Programme. A spokesperson said, “Sponsored by Butterfield, the three-month paid programme provides on the job training in all aspects of museum operations for students age 18 to 25. With a new intake every quarter, the gallery is currently seeking applications for its Spring, […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF] will host its annual all-star football matches after missing the last two editions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The matches will be held on Saturday at the Flora Duffy National Stadium starting at 10:00am with the middle school girls all-star match. The primary boys will take the field at […]

The sixth annual Legends Race series will start on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 with the Ed Sherlock 8k Race. A spokesperson said, “Swan’s Running Club will be running the sixth annual Legends Race series starting on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 with the Ed Sherlock 8k Race. “Participants of the series must complete 3 out of […]

Daniel Phillips was back in action in Costa Rica competing in the second week of the J60 San Jose International Tennis Tournament. In his singles quarter-final match, Phillips took on Michael Kouame from France, with the French player winning in straight sets 7-6, 6-1. In the doubles semi-finals, Phillips and his partner Jacob Olar from […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board said they welcome job applications from University and College students for the summer months. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality healthcare through service, education and leadership. Bermudian students who are already attending university or college are encouraged to join our family for the summer […]

Northshore Magazine has featured Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in an article titled “Art and Amenities Make Bermuda’s Hamilton Princess an Ideal Escape.” The story says, “Arriving at the Princess Hotel in Hamilton, Bermuda, was a royal experience—the stately flamingo pink building towers above its surrounds and the harbor, and inside bellhops and well-dressed guests […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Fidelis Insurance Holdings announced a change in company secretary. The full filing stated: “Please be advised of the following change of Company Secretary: Ms. Patricia Roufca has resigned as company Secretary of Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited and Mr. Mike Cottell has been appointment as the new Company Secretary […]

The registration deadline for Raleigh Bermuda’s 2023 Venturers’ Scholarship Programme is on January 31, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Young Bermudians ages 17 – 24 years old are highly encouraged to apply now! If accepted into the programme, the Venturer Scholarship-Based Programme will subsidize local training and a local/overseas expedition cost with a value of up to […]

There will be detours for route 10 and 11 buses on Saturday [Jan 21] between 7.00am and approximately 5.00pm. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advises that there will be detours for route 10 and 11 buses due to trench work requiring the closure of North Shore Road Devonshire in the […]

The Bermuda Police Service updated their contact e-mail address for Parish Police Officers. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is advising residents that the contact e-mail address for Parish Officers has been updated and is now a single point of contact. “To get in touch with any of the Parish Officers, members of […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 19] include public notification, acting appointments, boards appointments, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriage. Advertisement Of Petition Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0075/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Attorney-General’s Chambers Publication date: 19 January 2023 Advertisement Of Petition In The Supreme […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Muay Thai fighters Ashton Bell and Tyler Kerr will head to the home of the ancient combat sport to compete at the Thailand Cup next month. They received an invite from the WBC Muaythai to fight at the inaugural Amazing Muay Thai Festival in Hua Hin – about 124 miles southwest […]

Friday, January 20 is expected to see cloudy and damp start, brighter afternoon, showers at night, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at […]

There was a collision involving two motorcycles on Middle Road in Paget this evening [Jan 19] and the police said “early information indicates that two persons were hurt and that their injuries may be serious.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 5pm today, Thursday 19th January 2023, a collision involving two motorcycles was reported on Middle […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Jan 19] with the list indicating that there are twenty-seven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 27 runs cancelled this morning, 26 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]