Bermuda News Updates

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy believes a victory in front of her home crowd in the World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda this weekend will set her up for a record fourth title. She is second in the WTCS standings with 3,482 points, including wins in Hamburg and Abu Dhabi, 443 points behind overall leader […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is advising that there will be National Academy trials this coming Sunday [Nov 6]. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised there will be National Academy trials this coming Sunday, November 6, 2022. See registration link: cricketbermuda.com/open-trial-registration. Registration deadline is 5 pm Friday, November 4. “Trials will be held at BHS Gym […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a design incorporating the Bermuda flag, a scenic background and the longtail, an iconic bird in Bermuda. To access more phone wallpapers with Bermudian themes, as well as social media cover graphics, visit BermudaCovers.com, and if you would like to request a specific Bermuda-related phone wallpaper design, please feel […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 1] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on November 01, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1028/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 01 November 2022 The applications shown below are available for […]

Wednesday, November 2 is expected to see sunny start, increasing afternoon cloud with a few showers, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Chuck Morgan continues to grow Muay Thai in Bermuda after attending the Thai Boxing Association-Sanctioning Authority [TBA-SA] Officials Intensive Course in Edmund, Oklahoma. Morgan, head coach at Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness on Pitts Bay Road, has become the first representative from the Atlantic and Caribbean region to gain certification […]

What is “really cool” about the upcoming WTS Bermuda Triathlon is that we have “three Bermudians racing at the World Triathlon level” which is “pretty incredible for a tiny island,” Dame Flora Duffy said in a recent interview. Speaking during a recent interview about the upcoming WTS Bermuda event, she said, “What’s really cool is […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has approved a local study on adolescent mental health, which “seeks to better understand how common symptoms of anxiety and depression are in Bermuda’s students.” A spokesperson said, “The survey study will also investigate teens’ attitudes towards seeking help for mental health and what services could support them to get better. […]

Tropical Storm Martin is “not a threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours having passed. Graphic courtesy of the BWS: The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 1100 AM AST [1500 UTC], the center of Tropical Storm Martin was […]

The Board of Commissioners of the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] announced that effective January 1, 2023, Mr. Abayomi Carmichael will assume the role of Chief Executive of the RA. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Carmichael’s key competencies and expertise will assist the RA in its current and future needs to meet both its statutory and […]

The police have now confirmed the death of 32-year-old Faisal Baia, and said that “foul play is not suspected, however, an autopsy is anticipated.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 32-year-old Faisal Baia and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “The lifeless body of […]

Do you have an exciting and unique business concept for a pop-up food concession? If so, then you may be interested to know that the City of Hamilton is currently inviting submissions for a new food concession in the City. The City issued its Request for Proposal [RFP] today, Tuesday November 1st, 2022, as part […]

Fortitude Re announced that Denise Nichols has joined the company as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective November 1, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Global multi-line reinsurer FGH Parent, L.P. [Fortitude Re], today announced that Denise Nichols has joined the company as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective November 1, 2022. “Denise is a human resources leader with […]

Carey Olsen Bermuda said their “dispute resolution and litigation practice continues to grow with the appointment of senior associate Bradley Houlston, associate Charlotte Donnelly, and the secondment of Bermudian associate Jonathan Marion from the firm’s London office.” A spokesperson said, “Bradley joins from the Bermuda office of another offshore law firm, where he led the […]

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira began competing in the Emmers Cup Halloween Edition International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On the first day, Terceira competed in One Class. Competing in the 1.30m Juniors/Seniors Direct Op Class, Terceira and Myrthe de Solart finished third with a Clear Round time of 62.43. Related Stories Results, Photos & […]

The World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda has released the elite course maps for this year’s event which will take place on November 6th in Hamilton, with a number of world class triathletes set to compete including Bermudians Tyler Smith, Dame Flora Duffy and Erica Hawley. Due to the event, there will be several road closures […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced their Common Share Dividend. The full filing stated, “Pursuant to Regulations 6.15 [1] and 6.20 of the BSX Listing Regulations Section IIA, we hereby notify the BSX that effective 31 October 2022, the Board of Directors of Butterfield […]

Bermuda archers took part in this week’s Belgium Icenation Shoot, with four archers competing in the 70 Meter Recurve Division and one archer in the 50 Meter Compound Division. Camerin Pickering won the 70 Meter Recurve Division with a score of 586, Jaydon Roberts was second with a score of 584, Bernard Wade III was third with […]

Police responded to a report of two men fighting on Front Street this evening [Oct 31], with a 31-year-old man sustaining a cut to his hand, a 46-year-old man suffering injuries to his back and arms, and a “box cutter and a knife” being recovered at the scene. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:15 p.m. […]

The Bermuda Police Service said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 47-year-old Jose Ramos.” A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Ramos, an Azorean National, was last seen around 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, 30th October, 2022, at the Front Yard on Front Street in the City of Hamilton. “Mr. Ramos is described as being 5’ […]

Bermuda’s public schools are inviting parents and prospective students to a series of Preschool and Primary School Open Houses in advance of registration for the 2023 – 2024 school year. A Government spokesperson said, “The Open Houses will take place at the school sites, as per the schedule posted on the Ministry of Education web […]

Benson Esthetics donated $1,250 to the Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre [BCHC] after hosting a “Girls Night In” event. Sasha Benson from Benson Esthetics said, “I think it’s vital that people are aware of the Equal Access Program. I share Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s belief that everyone should have access to potentially lifesaving early […]