Bermuda News Updates

ZFB/BBC To Broadcast World Triathlon Series

November 3, 2022

Bermuda Broadcasting will show live coverage of the World Triathlon Championship Series this Sunday [Nov 6], with some of the best triathletes in the world set to be in action, including Bermuda’s own Tyler Smith, Dame Flora Duffy and Erica Hawley A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Broadcasting Company will air live coverage of the signature events of […]

Bernews / News

Fundraising Events For TCS In November

November 3, 2022

Transitional Community Services [TCS] will be having their first fundraising events, with a Denim Day on November 9th and Tag Day on November 12th. A spokesperson said, “TCS is registered charity #1020, whose purpose is to provide individualized support services to young adult men aged 18-34 years. November marks an important month for men, as […]

Devonshire Cougars and PHC seeking to keep pace with leaders North Village

November 3, 2022

Devonshire Cougars and PHC Zebras will be looking to close the gap on leaders North Village when they square off in an intriguing Premier Division match-up at Devonshire Recreation Club on Friday.
Bot…

Enstar declares Q3 loss of $444 million

November 3, 2022

Bermudian-based Enstar Group Limited has reported a third quarter net loss of $444 million.
That compares to a net loss of $196 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
The company has r…

Bank stock falls

November 3, 2022

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,436.96 in the absence of trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited closed down $1.42 (4.35 per cent) at $31.22 on the…

SiriusPoint scales back catastrophe business

November 3, 2022

SiriusPoint Ltd, the global specialty re/insurer based in Bermuda, is scaling back its property catastrophe reinsurance platform by closing three offices and reducing its footprint in two more.
The co…

Government / News

Customs to Launch Online Auction Portal

November 3, 2022

The Customs Department will launch an online auction of imported goods that have been abandoned or seized in order to recover the duty owed on them.

The website www.customs.bm has been established to provide further details on the available items and as a way to submit offers for these items.

Starting today, Thursday, 3 November 2022, and subject to availability, new items will be displayed on the site periodically.

Government / News

Convening of the Legislature ~ Advisory

November 3, 2022

Tomorrow (Nov. 4) the Convening of the Legislature will take place on the Cabinet Lawn, where the Deputy Governor, Mr. Tom Oppenheim will read the Speech from the Throne setting out the Government’s legislative agenda for the year.

Starting at 10.15 a.m. tomorrow morning, members of the public can tune in to watch the ceremony live on CITV (ONECOMM Ch. 2 / WOW Ch. 102), and via the Government’s FaceBook and YouTube pages.

Washington Mall celebrates 50 years

November 3, 2022

During lunch hour, a line sometimes forms outside the Washington Mall’s Delicious eatery, and that makes Washington Properties general manager Paul Slaughter very happy.
Mr Slaughter said: “That is go…

News / Royal Gazette

Drink-driver gets road ban for 18 months

November 3, 2022

A Warwick man was taken off the roads for 18 months after pleading guilty to drink-driving.
Cole Durham, 28, admitted the offence when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court today.
Alan Richards, for the…

Bermuda duo sign on with overseas cycling teams

November 3, 2022

Two Bermuda cyclists have been handed opportunities to further their progression after signing with overseas teams for the 2023 season.
Liam Flannery, who recently relocated to England to attend Lough…

LeiLanni Nesbeth honoured by All-Atlantic Coast Conference

November 3, 2022

LeiLanni Nesbeth has been rewarded for her outstanding performances for All-Atlantic Coast Conference co-champions Florida State University during the regular season.
The Bermuda women’s national play…

Bernews / News

Customs Launch Online Auction Portal

November 3, 2022

The Customs Department is launching an “online auction of imported goods that have been abandoned or seized in order to recover the duty owed on them.” A Government spokesperson said, “The website www.customs.bm has been established to provide further details on the available items and as a way to submit offers for these items. “Starting […]

News / Royal Gazette

PLP gala to return for first time since 2019

November 3, 2022

The Progressive Labour Party’s Black Tie Gala is set to return later this month for the first time since 2019.
A party spokeswoman said the event will include remarks by David Burt and other party mem…

News / Royal Gazette

Work by island artists to feature in Cambridge Beaches rooms

November 3, 2022

Visitors to a west end resort will be able to enjoy work by island artists when their prints and photographs feature in guest rooms.
An interior design renovation project at Cambridge Beaches Resort a…

Carey Olsen practice continues growth

November 3, 2022

Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited’s dispute resolution and litigation practice continues to grow with the appointment of senior associate Bradley Houlston, associate Charlotte Donnelly, and the secondment o…

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: BARBARA BURT-SMITH & CARROL MCCRAE | Government of Bermuda

November 3, 2022

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: RICHARD SOUSA & ANNA SIMOVA | Government of Bermuda

November 3, 2022

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: BARBARA BURT & CARROL MCCRAE | Government of Bermuda

November 3, 2022

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

Bernews / News

Endeavour: On The Path To Maritime Success

November 3, 2022

[Written by Robyn Bardgett] The Endeavour Maritime Career Springboard Programme connects Bermudian youth ages 16 and older with job readiness training, career exploration and networking opportunities to prepare them for working in the maritime sector, starting their career and building a better future for themselves. Since the pilot programme in 2018, 54 Bermudians ages 16 […]

Bernews / News

Bermuda School Of Music’s ‘Joy To The World’

November 3, 2022

The Bermuda School of Music will present ‘Joy to the World’ on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “Director Marjorie Pettit presents an evening of timeless carols, joyful holiday favourites and plenty of Christmas Cheer in her much-awaited Holiday concert “Joy to the World” on […]

Bernews / News

Madelyn Moore Wins 50 Yard Freestyle

November 3, 2022

Madelyn Moore and her Virginia Tech Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates fell 231.5-121.5 to Ohio State, but they are celebrating a top time in the nation in their 400 freestyle relay. Moore teamed up with Emma Atkinson Fanni Gyurinovics, and Carmen Weiler Sastre in the women’s 200 yard medley relay, they finished second with a […]

News / Royal Gazette

New website launched for people to bid on abandoned or seized goods

November 3, 2022

People will be able to bid for abandoned or seized goods after the Customs Department set up a new website showcasing items up for auction.
The website www.customs.bm has been established to provide …

Bernews / News

First Baby Since New Electronic Record System

November 3, 2022

Frances Ivy Edwards was born on Monday morning to parents Thomas and Kaitlin Edwards, and the hospital noted that “her birth represents the first Bermudian on the island who will never have had a paper BHB medical record.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is happy to announce the birth of the first Bermudian since […]

Bernews / News

120lbs Of Cannabis Seized, Three Arrested

November 3, 2022

Customs “intercepted a shipment found to contain approximately 120lbs of cannabis” which has an “estimated street value in excess of $5 million,” officials confirmed, adding that warrants were executed, resulting in the “arrests of three suspects in relation to this matter.” A spokesperson said, “On Monday, October 24th 2022, Police and H.M. Customs conducted a joint […]

Bernews / News

RA Market Review: Electronic Communications

November 3, 2022

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda published the findings of its “Market Review: A high-level snapshot of the economic contribution of the electronic communications sector [EC] sector in Bermuda, which includes fixed network market, mobile sector, broadband market, and business connectivity.” The Market Review covers topics such as: Employment: The number of full-time staff employed in […]

Bernews / News

Krista Dyer Wins Two Silver Medals In Wales

November 3, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Krista Dyer claimed two silver medals at the World Kickboxing and Karate [WKA] World Championships in Prestatyn, Wales, today. Dyer, the Bermuda Sanshou Association team captain, lost on points to Ellen Martin, of the United States, in the K1 and Glory Rules finals in the women’s 139-pounds division. Although the finals, […]

News / Royal Gazette

BZS just misses out on award recognising use of drone technology

November 3, 2022

An island charity was shortlisted for an international award for its use of drone programming.
The Bermuda Zoological Society was nominated for a Drone Deploy Award for its use of Drone Deploy, an in…

News / Royal Gazette

Three arrests after cannabis worth $5m seized

November 3, 2022

Three people have been arrested after a joint police and customs operation seized cannabis worth $5m.
A police spokesman said that under ‘Operation Minotaur’ warrants were executed at a number of loca…

Apex closes on depositary services provider

November 3, 2022

Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, has closed the previously announced acquisition of Darwin Depositary Services, a Netherlands-based provider of depositary servic…

Talcott completes deal with Guardian

November 3, 2022

Bermudian-based Talcott Financial Group, an international life insurance group, has completed its previously announced reinsurance transaction between its subsidiary, Talcott Resolution Life Insurance…

James River Group posts Q3 net loss

November 3, 2022

James River Group Holdings Ltd has reported a third quarter net loss available to common shareholders of $7.2 million (2021 Q3: $23.9 million).
Net written premium grew 20.3 per cent due to increased …

Bermuda Stock Exchange / Business

Delisting Announcement – Delisting of Sanders Re Ltd. Principal-At-Risk Variable Rate Note Program

November 3, 2022

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Bernews / News

AgraLiving To Hold Farming Workshop On Nov 12

November 3, 2022

The AgraLiving Institute is set to hold a Sustainable Farming 101 workshop on Saturday, November 12. Founder and Managing Director Christopher Faria said, “We’ve had many people ask us about starting their gardens for the season so we’re very excited to oﬀer this interactive hands-on workshop next weekend. It’s a perfect time to learn about […]

Bernews / News

Durham Wins Two Silvers At Kickboxing Worlds

November 3, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Che Durham will return home with two silver medals from the World Kickboxing and Karate Association [WKA] World Championships in Prestatyn, Wales. Durham, of the Bermuda Sanshou Association, lost to Ireland’s Celtan Delaney in the men’s 154-pound K1 division by a split decision on the Emerge Fight Series promotion. Delaney now […]

News / Royal Gazette

Queen’s portrait painter to give talk at Bermuda National Gallery

November 3, 2022

Painter Henry Ward will deliver a talk on his approach to portraiture, including his experience painting the late Queen.
Mr Ward, will also speak about his recent “From Darkness to Light” exhibition …

Che Durham wins two silver medals at WKA Kickboxing and Karate World Championships

November 3, 2022

Bermuda enjoyed more success at the WKA World Kickboxing and Karate Championships in Wales after Che Durham earned a pair of silver medals on Thursday.
Durham took silver in the men’s 70kg K1 division…

News / Royal Gazette

Report into explosion that killed two people handed to police

November 3, 2022

A final fire service report about an explosion that claimed the lives of two people has been received by the Bermuda Police Service, a BPS spokesman said yesterday.
Oscar and Jove Mascarinas died afte…

News / Royal Gazette

Tree planting drive launched as expert says ‘go native’

November 3, 2022

Turks and Caicos, a sister jurisdiction to our south, has offered lessons for Bermuda in bringing about regrowth from ecological disaster.
On the eve of a three-year tree planting drive to be launched…

News / Royal Gazette

Ministerial revolving door is damaging economy – OBA

November 3, 2022

The turnover of ministers in key government departments and lack of senior civil servants in permanent positions, is damaging Bermuda’s economy, the Opposition has warned.
Jarion Richardson, the One B…

News / Royal Gazette

Island records first Covid-related death for three months

November 3, 2022

Bermuda recorded its first death linked to Covid-19 in three months, it was announced last night.
Health officials said the island’s single fatality brought the total death toll of the pandemic to 149…

News / Royal Gazette

Group angry over lack of consultation on new clean air legislation

November 3, 2022

A clean air advocacy group says the Government has repeatedly failed to consult its members over draft legislation that aims to improve air quality standards in Bermuda.
The Bermuda Clean Air Coaliti…

Rivals determined to spoil Duffy’s homecoming party

November 3, 2022

While all eyes will be on Dame Flora Duffy in the elite women’s race of the World Triathlon Series Bermuda, a number of her rivals will be aiming to spoil the homecoming party.
Preparing to resume her…

Teresa Perozzi targets boxing comeback at age of 48

November 3, 2022

Teresa Perozzi has come out of retirement to complete some “unfinished business“ in the ring.
The 48-year-old is training for her comeback fight, which is tentatively scheduled to be held early in the…

Local bowlers to compete among world’s best in Australia

November 3, 2022

Bermuda will be looking to impress in their debut at the International Federation Bowling World Cup in Queensland, Australia, this month.
Departing the island on Monday and flying the flag abroad will…

RenRe suffers huge Q3 loss from Ian

November 3, 2022

Bermuda reinsurer RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has posted a third-quarter net loss of $825.3 million.
The company said Hurricane Ian and certain other catastrophe events contributed to a $648.4 million…

Bermuda company boots out popular London eatery

November 3, 2022

A London landmark restaurant is being evicted and the landlord is a Bermuda-registered company.
This week London hospitality websites such as The Londonist, Big Hospitality and City AM were full of th…

Butterfield reacts to rate rise with 0.25% increase

November 3, 2022

In response to yesterday’s 75 basis point increase in the target range of the US Federal Funds Rate, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that it is adjusting its base interest rat…

Welcome to the ‘AI for everything’ era

November 3, 2022

Futurist Sinead Bovell is predicting that swiftly evolving technology will change industry so much, and so frequently, that gig work will become the norm.
“In a world with smart machines that continue…

Study: Fed action wipes $30 trillion off world equity prices

November 3, 2022

This year, global central bank monetary policy tightening has caused the most damage to conservatively managed investment portfolios in over hundred years, according to a recent study by Bank of Ameri…