Bermuda News Updates

Walkers law firm said they are “substantially growing” their business in Bermuda, with the law firm noting that it “has increased its headcount in Bermuda by 25% in the last 12 months as it expands to meet growing market demand.” A spokesperson said, “Walkers, the international law firm, is substantially growing its business in Bermuda as […]

A local couple and their friend donated gifts, including footballs, tennis balls and t-shirts, to a school in South Africa on their recent visit to the country. Chrissy Wetherhill, her husband Chris and friend Dai James headed to the North West Province on safari last month, travelling with 15 footballs, 50 tennis balls, 15 t-shirts, […]

Kahzi Sealey and his Christ School Men’s Cross Country teammates won the Asheville Christian Home Cross Country Meet 2022. Sealey completed the 5K distance in a time of 17:08.56, finishing 5th out of a field of 113 competitors. Sealey and his teammates finished with 21 points, the best score out of the 10 teams involved, […]

Police executed four search warrants and “packages containing the suspected controlled drug cannabis, along with approximately $10,000.00 BDA and U.S. currency” were seized, “jewellery believed to be acquired from the proceeds of crime” was also seized, three dogs were removed from one property, and “five persons have been arrested.” The police said, “On Monday, October 3rd, […]

Six young sailors — Nina Gotfredsen, Rory Savage, Dylan Menzies, Oliver Soares, Aiden Mahoney, and Trystan Hocking — will compete in the 2022 Optimist South American Championships in Brazil. SailBrasil.com reports, “tarting next Saturday (8th) the Clube do Rio de Janeiro will host one of the biggest competitions of the continent, which will count with […]

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets tabled the National Sports Policy in the Senate today [Oct 5], with the policy having an aim to “raise the value of sport in Bermuda and increase participation and regional success.” A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest […]

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards as the top ranked hotel in Bermuda within the Atlantic Islands category. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is pleased to report that it has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards as the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda forward Kole Hall scored twice in Chester’s 4-0 win away at Hanley Town in the third-round qualifying of the FA Cup . Hall, who has recently recovered from injury, scored his first just seconds after coming on as a substitute in the 71st minute before adding his second in the […]

“Today, on World Teachers’ Day 2022, I want to celebrate all of our teachers who are instrumental in transforming education and the learning experiences of our young people.” said Minister of Education Diallo Rabain. “As reflected in the words of the late Maya Angelou, ‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 5] include acting appointments, trademark applications and notice of intended marriage. Commissioner Of Education Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0932/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Department of Education Publication date: 05 October 2022 Notice No. ___ Acting Appointment Commissioner Of Education Ministry Of Education Mr. […]

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 […]

Thursday, October 6 is expected to see plenty of sunshine after the chance of an early shower, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be […]

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Oct 5] with the list indicating that there are seven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 7 runs cancelled this morning, 24 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

Bermuda’s Jai Bean scored for the Duke University Men’s Soccer team as they played to a 2-0 victory over Howard Bison. The school’s match report said, “No. 2 Duke extended their unbeaten streak to 10 games on Tuesday night, defeating the visiting Howard Bison by a score of 2-0 at Koskinen Stadium. The Blue Devils […]

The Green family have made a $20,000 donation to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, who aim to raise $200,000 during this month’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. Since 2012 the Green Family have made cumulative donations to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre of just over $650K. Their recent donation will support the organization’s educational […]

Beginning in September 2023, BHS “will offer the option to study either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme [IBDP] or Advanced Levels [A Levels] in Years 12 and 13, to all students in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “By offering the A Level Programme, students now have the option to choose the course of study which best […]

After a “short outage” earlier this morning [Oct 5], the Parliament website is back online, the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that after a short outage earlier this morning, the Parliament website is back online. Members of the public can follow today’s Senate proceedings live via www.parliament.bm.” While the […]

The 2022 Pompano Couples Tournament continued on two golf courses. At the Tuckers Point Club Golf Course, Pina Colada – Massimo and Suzi Novielli, along with Yellow Bird – Doug and Janet Souza had the Low Net of the day with 8-under rounds of 62. On the Port Royal Golf Course, Dark n Stormy – […]

The first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier took place at the Port Royal Golf Course. Chaka DeSilva shot a 1-over par 72 to lead at the conclusion of the first round, while four players ended the day one stroke back. Arriek Douglas, Christian Collins, Jarryd Dillas, and Michael Sims all shot a […]

BF&M Limited announced today that AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A [Excellent] of BF&M Life Insurance Company [BF&M Life], BF&M General Insurance Company [BF&M General] and Island Heritage Insurance Company, Ltd. [Island Heritage]. The outlook of each of these credit ratings is stable. A spokesperson said, “In its assessment of the BF&M […]

Bristol City Football Club has featured Bermuda’s Nahki Wells as part of their Black History Month series, following their previous highlight of the prolific career of Shaun Goater. The Bristol City Football Club website said, “To celebrate Black History Month we’ll be looking each day at the career of past and present Bristol City players, […]