Bermuda News Updates

Women in reinsurance set to present Lifetime Achievement Award

January 9, 2023

The professional organisation for women working in Bermuda’s reinsurance sector is seeking nominations for its inaugural lifetime achievement award.
Marking its 15th anniversary, Women in Reinsurance …

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Results: Eldon Raynor Memorial Golf Tournament

January 9, 2023

The team of Juhala Lambert, Erva Hassell, Craig Christensen, and Terrance Bean won the Eldon Raynor Memorial Golf Tournament at the Turtle Hill Golf Course. The winning team shot a round of 6-under par 48, they finished one stroke ahead of Ramburt Hill, Mitchell Raynor, Jason Burgess, and Kevin Swan, also finishing on 5-under par […]

Board appointment for Ardmore Shipping

January 9, 2023

Bermudian-headquartered Ardmore Shipping Corporation, which owns and operates product and chemical tankers, has appointed James Fok to the company’s board as a class III director.
The company said he …

Apex footprint continues to grow in Johannesbourg

January 9, 2023

Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, has plans to hire more than 500 additional staff in Johannesburg as its footprint in South Africa continues to grow.
The news co…

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: DANIEL REECE & ELENI GEORGIOPOULOU | Government of Bermuda

January 9, 2023

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: CHELSEA RODRIGUES & BLAKE DESILVA | Government of Bermuda

January 9, 2023

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: MELISSA SANTUCCI & JOHN WOODBURY JR. | Government of Bermuda

January 9, 2023

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: RAJAH STEEDE & COLE HILL | Government of Bermuda

January 9, 2023

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

Government / Official Gazette

FISHERIES IMPORT LICENSES NOTICE | Government of Bermuda

January 9, 2023

FISHERIES IMPORT LICENSESAnnual licenses to import live fish (including shellfish) and conch meat under Section 6 of the Fisheries Act 1972 expired on 31st December, 2022. Applications to relicense or obtain a first-time Import License for the year 2023 can be made at the Licensing Office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources located in the Botanical Gardens, Paget. The Licensing Office is open daily from 8:45 am to 4:45 pm, Monday to Friday. The application fee is $95.00.

Bernews / News

Treefrog Consulting Offer Virtual CTO Services

January 9, 2023

Treefrog Consulting Ltd. — a Bermuda-headquartered software development company delivering technology solutions to clients in the international [re]insurance and ILS space — announced a new partnership with an insurance technology veteran for the launch of its latest Virtual Insurance CTO Offering. A spokesperson said, “Gustavo Loret de Mola, an IT Leader with over three decades’ […]

Bernews / News

Investigation Into Attempted Robbery In Sandys

January 9, 2023

A police investigation is underway into an “attempted robbery” which occurred on December 31 2022, at the Bargain Hunters store in Sandys. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm an investigation is underway in relation to an attempted robbery which occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, 31st December 2022, at the […]

Bernews / News

Field Hockey: Pink Robins Defeat The Budgies

January 9, 2023

The Pink Robins defeated the Budgies 7 – 0 in the lone Bermuda Field Hockey Federation’s League match at the National Sports Center. The Pink Robins took the lead in the 6th minute when Jennifer Hamilton scored a field goal, the lead was doubled seven minutes later when Erica Frith scored a field goal. It […]

Abir elects Pina Albo as first female chair

January 9, 2023

Pina Albo, CEO of Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd., is the new chair of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers, following the organisation’s biennial election of officers at a recent board m…

News / Royal Gazette

Storekeeper foils attempted armed robbery

January 9, 2023

An attempted armed robber fled the scene of a Somerset business after the owner of the store challenged him.
But police warned the public not to stand their ground during such incidents.
They confirme…

Dale Eve powerless to prevent new side Bedford suffering defeat on debut

January 9, 2023

Dale Eve could not prevent Bedford Town from suffering defeat on his debut as his new club went down 3-1 at home against Hednesford Town in the Pitching Southern League Premier Division Central.
The B…

FA Cup holders Dandy Town to open defence against Premier Division rivals

January 9, 2023

Holders Dandy Town will begin their FA Cup title defence against X-Roads Warriors after the Premier Division rivals were pitted together during the first-round draw on Monday.
Town, who edged PHC Zeb…

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Age Concern Members Get 10% Off Esso Fuel

January 9, 2023

Age Concern Bermuda announced the launch of their annual SOL Fuel campaign, in which Age Concern members receive 10% off all fuel purchases from all ESSO Gas Stations across the island. A spokesperson said, “The campaign begins tomorrow, Tuesday, January 10th, and will continue every Tuesday over the follow 12 weeks, ending on March 28th, 2023. […]

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Bankers Association Announces New CEO

January 9, 2023

The Bermuda Bankers Association [BBA] welcomed Geoff Scott as its new CEO, succeeding Thomas O’Rourke who steps down after 4 years in the role. A spokesperson said, “Geoff has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, starting his career in Canada and transitioning to Barbados in 2012 as Chief Risk Officer at […]

Bernews / News

Christmas Tree Collection On January 14 & 21

January 9, 2023

Christmas tree collection will be held on Saturday, 14 January and Saturday, 21 January. The Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works reminds the public that the Christmas tree collection will be held on Saturday, 14 January and again on Saturday, 21 January. “The public is advised to adhere to the following Christmas Tree […]

Bernews / News

Prince Harry’s Memoir Mentions Bermuda Post

January 9, 2023

Copies of the memoir of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, have been released ahead of its official release date in Spain, with the book claiming that Camilla, now Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, suggested that Prince Harry “take the job of governor-general of Bermuda.” A story at LBC.co.uk says, “Harry claims Meghan phoned Camilla […]

Bernews / News

Lindo’s To Offer 5% Discounts On Tues & Wed

January 9, 2023

Lindo’s Group of Companies has announced that its weekly discount days in 2023 will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A spokesperson said, “Originally held just once a week, the popular discount days were expanded to thrice weekly during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. “On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Lindo’s customers will continue to enjoy a 5 […]

Bernews / News

WiRe To Host Lifetime Achievement Award

January 9, 2023

Women in Reinsurance [WiRe] announced that it will host the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award – an industry award designed to recognize a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the Bermuda reinsurance industry. A spokesperson said, “WiRe extends a call for nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Among other attributes, the winner of […]

News / Royal Gazette

Regiment’s logistics team run checks on equipment ahead of recruit camp

January 9, 2023

Medics and storemen joined transport and communications teams as members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Logistics Company took part in inventories and instruction at Warwick Camp this weekend.
Soldie…

Bernews / News

Fearon & Smith Win 2023 Rum To The Beach

January 9, 2023

Seamus Fearon and Karen Smith raced to victory in the Goslings & Hamilton Princess Rum to the Beach race this weekend. Fearon set an early pace and was able to control the race clocking a time of 40:37, Moses Mufandaedza was second in 41:33, and Shannon Lawrence finished third clocking 41:49. Smith showed the same […]

Bernews / News

Association Offers Condolences To Moniz Family

January 9, 2023

The Bermuda Ex-Police Association offered condolences to the family of Harold Moniz. In an online post, the Bermuda Ex-Police Association said, “Sad Passing of Harold Moniz – We are deeply saddened to report the passing of retired Assistant Commissioner Harold Moniz on 4th January 2023, at the age of 83 We understand that Harold had […]

Bernews / News

Results: First & Premier Division Football

January 9, 2023

Footballers in both the First Division and Premier Division were in action this weekend, with the BAA, Wolves, North Village Rams, X-Roads, and Devonshire Cougars all earning wins, while one match ended in a draw. First Division Young Men Social Club 0 – BAA 2 After a scoreless first half, BAA scored twice in the […]

Bernews / News

Bascome FC Set For USL Academy Cup

January 9, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bascome FC will enter three youth teams in the United Soccer League Academy Cup at the Hillsborough County Tournament Sportsplex in Tampa, Florida. Coached by Andrew Bascome, the former Bermuda coach, Bascome FC will take under-13, under-15 and under-19 teams to the tournament, which runs from March 30 to April 2. […]

News / Royal Gazette

Lindo’s cuts number of discount days from three to two

January 9, 2023

An island supermarket will drop the number of days discounts are offered from three to two, it was announced today.
Lindo’s Group of Companies increased opportunities for savings after the coronavirus…

It is becoming harder to cash in on frequent flyer points

January 9, 2023

Bermudians resuming their pre-pandemic lifestyle of travel may find more of their plans stranded on the runway as airlines begin raising the bar for travel perks, like lounge access and elite status.
…

Brad Adderley: hard market could last three to five years

January 9, 2023

A Bermuda lawyer is identifying shifting reinsurance market trends that can also alter the future of cat bonds and the issuance of insurance-linked securities in the year ahead.
Interviewed by ILS spe…

Q4 catastrophe bond issuance of ILS falls

January 9, 2023

Catastrophe bond and issuance of insurance linked securities fell by more than $1.5 billion in Q4 2022 when compared to the same period in 2021, according to a new report from Artemis.
Issuance fell t…

News / Royal Gazette

BTA committed more than $30m in deals linked to sport

January 9, 2023

More than $30 million has been committed over the past four years by the Bermuda Tourism Authority in deals linked to sport, the quango’s latest contract information showed.
The highest expenditure li…

News / Royal Gazette

Harold Moniz (1939-2023): ‘a caring and considerate senior officer’

January 9, 2023

A “first class” former Deputy Commissioner of Police served as an officer for almost 40 years.
Harold Moniz was one of the island’s first narcotics officers, and headed the Police Motor Cycle Display …

News / Royal Gazette

Sentence for man who coughed on police saying he had Covid ‘unduly lenient’

January 9, 2023

A conditional discharge for a man who admitted coughing on police and declaring he had Covid-19 was “unduly lenient”, an appeal in the Supreme Court was told.
Taahir Augustus, 26, pleaded guilty in Ma…

Bernews / News

Minors Looking Forward To Front Street Mile

January 9, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors says the Butterfield Front Street Mile holds a special place in his heart and hopes to be in contention for his second title on Friday night. Minors, who became the first Bermudian to win the iconic race in 2018 in 4min 33sec, will be among two local runners in […]

Bernews / News

Williamstown Defeat Ebbin & Bellbridge Fall

January 9, 2023

Amari Ebbin and his Bellbridge Cricket Club teammates went down by 72 runs in their Victorian Turf Cricket Association match against Williamstown Colts at the Greenwich Reserve Cricket Grounds in Australia. Williamstown won the toss and elected to bat, they would score 224/7 in their allotted 40 overs, Ajay Bhandary was the top scorer with […]

News / Royal Gazette

BTA ‘in the process of finalising the appointment of CEO’

January 9, 2023

The Bermuda Tourism Authority is set to announce its new chief executive imminently, it has been confirmed.
The post became vacant after the sudden departure of Charles Jeffers II in June 2022, for re…

News / Royal Gazette

Furbert’s three trips to US cost more than $5,500

January 9, 2023

Wayne Furbert, the Minister of Transport, racked up more than $5,500 in travel expenses for three trips to the United States last month.
According to the Government’s website, Mr Furbert made a flying…

News / Royal Gazette

OBA demands answers on status of infrastructure fund

January 9, 2023

The Government is under pressure to reveal the status of a fund that was expected to invest tens of millions of dollars into island infrastructure projects.
The Bermuda Infrastructure Fund was establi…

News / Royal Gazette

It’s time to get rid of the sugar tax, says OBA

January 9, 2023

David Burt, the Premier, has been accused of failing to keep its promises after pledging that changes to a controversial tax were in the pipeline more than three months ago.
The opposition One Bermuda…

News / Royal Gazette

Privacy Commissioner hosting workshops on AI and its uses

January 9, 2023

Workshops on artificial intelligence and its uses will be offered this month by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda, in conjunction with Data Privacy Week.
The office has partnered with…

Bernews / News

Snooker: Keen Cup Quarter & Semi-Finals

January 9, 2023

Snooker action resumed with Keen Cup Quarter-Final between Spanish Point Boat Club One and Watford Sports Club at Spanish Point and the Keen Cup Semi-Final between Sandys Boat Club and Spanish Point Boat Club Two at Sandys Boat Club. Watford Sports Club 3 – Spanish Point Boat Club One 2 Spanish Point Captain Stewart Greenslade […]

Devonshire Cougars in seventh heaven after demolishing Boulevard

January 8, 2023

Devonshire Cougars 7 Boulevard Blazers 0

Devonshire Cougars stayed within touching distance of the Premier Division league leaders with a rout of struggling Boulevard at Devonshire Rec.
Two goals…

Donavan Thompson leads X-Roads to shock win over Dandy Town

January 8, 2023

Dandy Town 1 X-Roads 2

Donavan Thompson netted twice to guide X-Roads to an important victory over Dandy Town at Goose Gosling Field yesterday and ease their Premier Division relegation worries.
…

Government / News

The Ministry of Labour Year End Review 2022

January 8, 2023

The Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, is pleased to share the document entitled “The Ministry of Economy and Labour Year End Review 2022″ with the people of Bermuda.

Bernews / News

‘If Serious About Relief, Get Rid Of Sugar Tax’

January 8, 2023

“If the Premier is serious about reducing the economic burden we all face, he can start by getting rid of the sugar tax,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said this evening. Mr. Simons said, “Three months ago, while in the middle of a leadership challenge, Premier David Burt promised Parliament that changes were coming to his […]

St George’s lose ground in title race after draw with Hamilton Parish

January 8, 2023

Hamilton Parish 1 St George’s Colts 1

St George’s Colts surrendered precious ground in the Premier Division title race after being held to a draw by tenants Hamilton Parish at Wellington Oval on …

Smith extends lead in Mountain Bike series with hard-fought win

January 8, 2023

Kavin Smith extended his lead at the top of the FatTire Massive Mountain Bike series with a close-fought win in the third leg at Lagoon Park, Sandys, on Sunday.
Smith was one of six men to complete ei…

Bernews / News

Top Youngsters Set For Jr Golf Championships

January 8, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] The island’s top young golfers will be in action in the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship at Port Royal Golf Course. Oliver Betschart, Dylan Muso, and Sienna Mosquera will be among the boys and girls competing in the championship, which starts on Friday [January 13]. Admission is free for the event. Betschart […]

Bernews / News

Berkeley Class Of 1982 Celebrates Reunion

January 8, 2023

The Berkeley Institute Class of 1982 celebrated their 40 year reunion with a weekend of activities, and also donated $1500 to Jezhari Talbot, a Berkeley Institute Class of 2022 student. A spokesperson said, “Dr. Gina Tucker, upon being reminded of the significance of the year 2022 by her classmate, Andrea Hassell, was compelled to pull […]