Bermuda News Updates

30 Minute Video: Jan 3 ZBM Evening News

January 3, 2023

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 3 2023

January 3, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 3] include acting appointments, public notification, notification of planning applications registered, PATI contracts and notice of intended marriage. Registrar Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0007/2023 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 03 January 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Judicial […]

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Weather Forecast For Wednesday January 4

January 3, 2023

Wednesday, January 4 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and sunset will be at […]

Cheri Hanes promoted at Axa XL

January 3, 2023

AXA XL Insurance has promoted Cheri Hanes, formerly subcontractor default insurance construction risk engineering manager, to vice-president, head of innovation and sustainability for its North Americ…

Butterfield stock up 37 cents on NYSE

January 3, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,317.69 on Tuesday with no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Overseas, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited was up 37 cents (1.24 per cent) to clos…

Government / Official Gazette

PATI INFORMATION STATEMENT BLDC | Government of Bermuda

January 3, 2023

The Public Access to Information (PATI) Act 2010 INFORMATION STATEMENT

George Hutchings to retire as COO of Everen

January 3, 2023

Bermudian George F Hutchings is stepping down as chief operating officer of Everen Limited on April 1, the company has announced.
Mr Hutchings, who will retire at the end of 2023, will remain at Evere…

Don Bailey joins AIG in senior role

January 3, 2023

Insurance industry veteran Don Bailey has joined American International Group as global head of distribution and field operations.
He reports to Peter Zaffino, chairman and chief executive officer.
Fo…

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Schools benefit from money raised by Off Level Games

January 3, 2023

Four schools have received cash donations thanks to the fundraising efforts of amateur athletes.
Twenty teams recently took part in the Off Level Games – an adult sports day consisting of fun events s…

Government / Official Gazette

List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on January 3, 2023 | Government of Bermuda

January 3, 2023

The applications shown below are available for review on the Department of Planning’s Customer Self Service Portal (https://planningenergov.gov.bm/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home), or between the hours of 8:45 am and

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False Whatsapp message – COVID-Omicron XBB

January 3, 2023

The Ministry of Health is aware of a false Whatsapp message claiming that the COVID-Omicron XBB coronavirus is different, deadly and not easy to detect correctly. And that the COVID-Omicron XBB is 5 times more virulent than the Delta variant and has a higher mortality rate than it.

This message did not come from the Ministry of Health, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) advises that current data does not suggest XBB is more deadly than Omicron, which itself is less lethal than Delta.

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Island’s resident bald eagle caught on camera

January 3, 2023

A young bald eagle was caught on camera when it perched at the top of a tree in Southampton.
Ploied Schokman described the creature as a “very beautiful, big bird”.
He saw the eagle, which arrived on …

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Man admits possession of gun, ammunition and drugs

January 3, 2023

A man was today remanded in custody after admitting possession of a firearm, bullets, drugs and drug equipment.
Gregory Outerbridge, 41, pleaded guilty in the Supreme Court to possession of a black Ta…

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Hopes high that 2022 cahow breeding record will be broken this year

January 3, 2023

Work to establish thriving cahow colonies on Nonsuch Island continued to pay off in 2022, with the island now home to the second largest population of the critically endangered birds.
Jeremy Madeiros,…

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Govt: False Message About Covid-Omicron XBB

January 3, 2023

The Ministry of Health said they are aware of a false message “claiming that the Covid-Omicron XBB coronavirus is different, deadly and not easy to detect correctly” and urged people to please not forward the message and “only rely on official health and Covid-19 related information.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is […]

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Covid social media message is false says health ministry

January 3, 2023

A message circulating on social media warning that a new variant of the Covid-19 virus is far more dangerous than previous variants has been branded false by health chiefs.
The message, which claims t…

Management moves at Watlington Waterworks

January 3, 2023

Jon Burull has been named president and chief executive officer of Watlington Waterworks Limited.
Mr Burull, formerly the chief operating officer of Bermuda Waterworks Limited, succeeds Allan Rance, w…

Government / Official Gazette

PATI INFORMATION STATEMENT THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES | Government of Bermuda

January 3, 2023

Public Access to Information

Government / Official Gazette

PATI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES | Government of Bermuda

January 3, 2023

BERMUDA PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (CONTRACTS VALUED $50,000 OR MORE) (CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES) NOTICE 2022

Government / Official Gazette

PATI CORPORATION OF HAMILTON | Government of Bermuda

January 3, 2023

Go to Source

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PATI STATEMENT MINISTRY OF YOUTH CULTURE AND SPORTS | Government of Bermuda

January 3, 2023

Go to Source

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2022 Was Record Year For Cahow Recovery

January 3, 2023

In 2022, the Cahow Recovery Program produced a record number of 156 breeding pairs and 77 successfully fledged chicks, up from 143 pairs producing 71 chicks in 2021, and significantly up from the 18 pairs that produced 7 to 8 chicks annually back in the early 1960s. In providing an update, Jeremy Madeiros, Principle Terrestrial Conservation […]

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Watlington Announce Management Changes

January 3, 2023

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Watlington Waterworks Ltd. announced senior management changes. The full filing stated: “Lt. Col. Allan Rance retired as President and C.E.O. of Watlington Waterworks Limited at the end of 2022. A new senior management team to continue building a stronger company has been appointed effective January 1st […]

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Man’s Sentence Reduced Following Appeal

January 3, 2023

Christopher Perinchief — who was convicted of possession of ammunition without a licence — had his 12 year sentence reduced to 8.5 years following an appeal. The Court’s ruling said, “The Appellant in this case, Christopher Perinchief, pleaded guilty to possession of ammunition without a licence, contrary to section 3[1][a] of the Firearms Act 1973 […]

NFL star Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest during match

January 3, 2023

CINCINNATI (AP) – Bills safety Damar Hamlin is in a critical condition after he collapsed on the field durin Buffalo’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals last night.
Hamlin was administered CPR on th…

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Donawa, Lambe, Scott & Jones Team Results

January 3, 2023

Teams that include Bermudian footballers Justin Donawa, Reggie Lambe, Knory Scott, and Reece Jones were in action overseas. Justin Donawa Justin Donawa and his Solihull Moors teammates went down to a 2 – 1 defeat against second-place Wrexham. Reggie Lambe Reggie Lambe and his Stowmarket Town FC teammates lost to Suffolk neighbors Felixstowe & Walton United 3 […]

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Minister Roban’s Trip To Trinidad Cost $0.00

January 3, 2023

A trip in November 2022 by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban to Trinidad and Tobago for the Caribbean ESG and Climate Financing Summit cost $0, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage, with the listing noting that the organisers of the summit covered the costs. The trip duration was listed as […]

Food entrepreneurs get access to commercial kitchens

January 3, 2023

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has launched a programme to help the island’s food entrepreneurs to operate their businesses in fully-licensed, commercial kitchens.
The BEDC said the goa…

What lies ahead after a challenging 2022

January 3, 2023

Due to an almost unprecedented barrage of restrictive Federal Reserve monetary policies, stock and bond prices plummeted throughout 2022. The past year’s Fed policy initiatives included seven large in…

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Thousands of revellers see in new year as St George’s celebrations return

January 3, 2023

St George’s was back in form for New Year’s Eve, with mayor George Dowling III estimating a crowd of 2,000 in and around King’s Square by early in the night to welcome 2023.
Bye 11pm, the Olde Towne …

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Fort emerges from a forest of trees thanks to work of charity and small army of volunteers

January 3, 2023

A forest of casuarinas and hundreds of pounds of debris have been cleared from Bermuda’s largest fortification as part of a clean-up of the historic Fort Victoria.
The fortification once watched over …

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Condolences Following The Passing Of Pele

January 2, 2023

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell, extended condolences on behalf of the Bermuda Government following the passing of Brazilian football legend Pelé. Minister Darrell said: “Pelé was a legend. He was one of the best footballers in the world, idolized by so many. Although his accomplished career was before my time, I, […]

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Video: Gombeys Out To Celebrate New Year

January 2, 2023

New Year’s celebrations in Bermuda are never complete without the Gombeys, and they are out today [Jan 2] to welcome in 2023 in style, with multiple troupes traveling island-wide. You can view all of our coverage of Gombeys here and for over 100 videos of the Gombeys spanning the past decade visit here on Bernew.TV. Related Stories […]

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 3

January 2, 2023

Tuesday, January 3 is expected to see bright and sunny, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and sunset will be at […]

Overseas riders take top prizes at motocross extravaganza

January 2, 2023

Gannon Trott, the Bermuda Motocross Association president, has hailed the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Trophy Race Series as a success.
The two-day event concluded on Monday at Bermuda Motorsports Pa…

Nahki Wells and Bristol City settle for a point as struggles continue

January 2, 2023

Nahki Wells and Bristol City were forced to settle for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw away to Coventry City in the Sky Bet Championship on New Year’s Day.
It was Coventry who started the brighter…

Simsfield Hardtimes lowers season’s fastest time

January 2, 2023

Simsfield Hardtimes and driver Kirista Rabain got the new year off to a flying start at the National Equestrian Centre on Monday.
Aaron Sims’ harness pony posted the season’s fastest time of 1.01.2 co…

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Ukrainian Anya Nabiulina risks life to take supplies to young and old in war-torn country

January 2, 2023

A Ukrainian living in Bermuda has risked life and limb making visits to her war-torn country to provide aid and military provisions.
Anya Nabiulina, whose family are living in Ukraine, has made four t…

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Mayor calls for St George transport upgrade

January 2, 2023

St George needs an urgent upgrade in transport links with the rest of the island, including a daily orange route ferry service, the mayor of the town has said.
George Dowling III said public transpor…

Reinsurance renewals ‘one of the most challenging’ ever

January 2, 2023

The January 1 renewals have proven to be one of the most challenging reinsurance markets the sector has experienced as reinsurers and cedents worked to establish a new market equilibrium, a leading gl…

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Video & Results: Motocross New Year’s Day

January 2, 2023

Motocross fans were thrilled over the holiday period with racing taking place in the east end. Allan Degraff Jr won the expert class holding off American Denver Rigsby, with Zano Tucker finishing third in the class. Ben Zoeller won the over 30 class, with Ronald Trott second and Bobby Lambe finishing third. Brazilian Kevyn De Pinho […]

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Plans For ‘Branded Condo Hotel’ Submitted

January 2, 2023

A planning application for a condo hotel located at ’66 South Road, Warwick’ has been submitted. The planning application said, “Branded Condo Hotel and Retail Development including: 56 unit residential hotel with hotel guest facilities including restaurant, health club, pickleball/tennis courts, function rooms, main and plunge pool, events lawn, beach bar and beach shower and […]

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Paget Lions & PHC Zebras Win Trophy Finals

January 2, 2023

The Paget Lions and PHC Zebras were victorious in the Shield and Friendship Trophy matches at the Somerset Cricket Club. Paget Lions are Shield Champions: Young Men Social Club 2 – Paget Lions 3 The Paget Lions edged Young Men Social Club 3 – 2 in a thriller in the Shield final. In the 22nd […]

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Barnes Reflects On Year After Daytona Success

January 2, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes said he could not have hoped for a better end to the year after claiming four podium finishes at the Daytona KartWeek in Florida at the weekend. The Bermudian, who competed in two classes at the four-day event, placed first in the Stock Shifter, second in the Stock Honda […]

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New Year’s Day Harness Pony Racing Results

January 2, 2023

Action resumed in the 2022/23 Harness Pony Racing Season at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with a full slate of racing taking place on New Year’s Day. In the 1:03&1 – 1:04&2 Time Bar Class saw Kamali Tucker in the bike of Inwood’s progress clock a winning time of 1:06 flat, also clocking […]

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Holiday Doubles Tennis Tournament Continues

January 2, 2023

The Holiday Ball Doubles Tennis Tournament continued at the Coral Beach and Tennis Club. A B Division match needed a third set tie-breaker to decide a winner, John and Noel Johnston defeated Sebastian Pukk & Chase McCrimmon 7-6, 5-7, 10-4. B Division Doubles 7 5 10 John Johnston & Noel Johnston defeated 6 7 04 […]

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Jediah Cumbermack Teams Up With Bison

January 2, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack has teamed up with American motorsports brand Bison Track as he prepares for the new motorcycling campaign. The Bermudian, who will race in Bison apparel as a sponsored rider, plans to enter races in the North America Talent Cup [NATC] and the MotoAmerica STG Junior Cup next season. Cumbermack told […]

Marco Warren penalty settles controversial Friendship Trophy final

January 1, 2023

North Village 0 PHC Zebras 1

A heated Friendship Trophy Final was won in controversial fashion by PHC Zebras with tempers flaring after opponents North Village were left seething when defender J…

Paget Lions withstand late Social Club fightback to seal Shield title

January 1, 2023

Young Men’s Social Club 2 Paget Lions 3

Paget kicked off the new year with a bang after surviving a late fightback from Young Men’s Social Club to clinch Shield final glory at Somerset Cricket Cl…

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Rider Fails To Stop, Crashes & Has Knife

January 1, 2023

A motorcycle rider failed to stop for police then “lost control of his motorcycle and struck a wall in the opposite lane, before landing in nearby bushes” and “he was found to be in possession of a large knife” earlier today [Jan 1] in Sandys, the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:53pm on […]