Bermuda News Updates

A total of 18 goals were scored as the Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League Season continued at the PCC Hockey Rink. BDA Spirits 5 Liberty Mutual 6 In the opener, Liberty Mutual defeated BDA Spirits 6 – 5, with all eleven goals coming in the first period. Chris Coleman scored four times to lead Liberty Mutual to […]

The Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout event was held last night in [Dec 2] in St George’s, with a large crowd coming out to enjoy the always popular event. A spokesperson previously said, “For over 40 years, this highly anticipated event has signaled the start of the festive season in Bermuda. “BNT historic homes including […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Motorsports pioneer Maynard “Duke” Soares, an instrumental figure in karting and powerboat racing on the island, has died this week. He was aged 79. Among his career highlights were racing at some of the most iconic circuits in the world, such as Brands Hatch and Snetterton in England, the Nürburgring in […]

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Groups Championships got underway at the National Sports Center. In the 13-14 girls 400 SC meter freestyle saw Marleigh Howes clock a winning time of 4:37.51, Arabella Newport Derbyshire was second touching the wall in a time of 4:49.79, and Elanna Fulton finished third with a time of […]

Hibiscus sailboats, treefrog music DJs, Swizzle beverages, ocean jewels and Bermuda onion cheerleaders are among the items featured in the virtual art galleries on our network site ForeverBermuda.com, with the newly launched weekly series designed to creatively highlight Bermudian culture and island life in a fun and unique way. The first month of galleries feature […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 3rd. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Wednesday the LPG Penelope M LPG tanker is scheduled to arrive and […]

Bermuda headquartered Bacardi said they have “extra reason to celebrate this holiday season as it reaches a milestone in its mission to remove 100% of the single-use plastic from its gifting range by the end of 2023.” A spokesperson said, “From this month, ready for the busy festive period, all new gift packs in the Bacardi […]

The Somerset Cricket Club hosted their annual general meeting with former President Richard Scott elected as president replacing outgoing President Vashun Blanchette. In 2017, Somerset Cricket Club Vice-President Blanchette succeeded Alfred Maybury becoming the club’s youngest president. Scott makes a return to the leadership position he held from 2005 – 2010, also making a return […]

Adrian Roach took to the ring for the East Coast boxing & performance “Fights in the 506” held in Canada. Roach faced off against the number one Canadian in the 71kg category Junior Pentaqui, and the pair went the distance with Roach declared the winner. Related Stories “Bright Future For Next Generation Of Fighters” Boxing: […]

December 2 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,421.12, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 68 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board is shining a light on mental health awareness, with green lights shining on part of KEMH. This year’s theme for mental health awareness is “Make Mental Health and Wellbeing for All a Bermuda Priority,” and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] said they “encourage the public to be joyous and celebratory this holiday […]

“We want to put the land on which the failed project sits into productive use and generate cash returns that will eventually return funds to taxpayers,” Premier David Burt said said, adding that “today’s tabling of the Morgan’s Point Company Act 2022 is the first step in that journey.” Speaking in the House of Assembly […]

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club unveiled its 2022 gingerbread creation: a larger-than-life Gingerbread House, complete with candied accents, icing and a Christmas scent to match. A spokesperson said, “The seven-chef pastry team began planning the structural concept in August, which took 2 weeks to complete. The House consists of 400 bricks made from 572 pounds […]

A question about the contract and TA fees “was first submitted in September for reply and for months, the Government has been unresponsive,” Shadow Health Minister Michael Dunkley said, asking “why has it taken so long to answer?” Mr. Dunkley said, “During the sitting of Parliament today, I eagerly anticipated finally having the questions on […]

Premier David Burt met with the members of the Concerned Citizens of St. David’s group this afternoon [Dec 2] to discuss their concerns about the planned medical waste incinerator. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt met with the members of the Concerned Citizens of St. David’s group this […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Cameroon 1 [Aboubakar 90+2, 90+3 s/o] Brazil 0 Cameroon caused an upset by defeating a weakened Brazil at the World Cup in Qatar in Group G. Vincent Aboubakar headed home the winner in stoppage time before being sent off for a second yellow card for taking his shirt off. Despite the […]

The House of Assembly was adjourned this afternoon [Dec 2] as there were not enough MPs present, with the Speaker noting there needed to be a minimum of 14 members — of the 36 elected MPs — for the session to continue. The morning session was held and then the House resumed at 2.00pm. As […]

The Ministry of Public Works advised that “BELCO will be pulling their fiber optic lines through the newly installed manholes on Middle Road from Belmont Substation through to Camp Hill.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Work will require partial lane closure along the route and a temporary traffic light placed along the stretch on Middle […]

To celebrate Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season, Wakefield Quin [WQ] staff said they “were delighted to engage with HOME Bermuda and learn more about their commitment to solving homelessness in Bermuda.” Managing Director Nicholas Hoskins noted, “Following a monetary donation by WQ directors, our firm departments competed with each other, in the spirit of […]

The World Triathlon Championship Series [WTCS] celebrated the successful triathlon season through an appreciation gathering for locally based organizers and volunteers. A spokesperson said, “Celebrating a successful triathlon season on the racecourse would not be complete without the support of locally based organisers and hundreds of volunteers. World Triathlon Championship Series [WTCS] Bermuda, accompanied by […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 2] include appointment of marriage officer, notification of planning applications registered, professional engineers registration and notice of intended marriage. Marriage Officer: Jerry Smith Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointment of Marriage Officer Notice ID: GN1128/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 02 December 2022 […]

Saturday, December 3 is expected to see occasional sunny breaks, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7.04am and sunset will be at […]