Bermuda News Updates

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Food lovers in Bermuda were in for a treat over the weekend as the City of Hamilton hosted Taste of Bermuda with three different events. The three-day event kicked off on Friday evening with the Set The Bar: Cocktail Competition at the Bacardi HQ. When I arrived, I was given […]

A fashion show fundraiser last Saturday [Oct 1] at the Bermuda National Trust’s Verdmont property. A spokesperson said, “Verdmont, a Bermuda National Trust historic house and garden, was the splendid setting for a one-of-a-kind fabulous fashion show on Saturday October 1st. Most likely for the first time in its 300-year history it hosted a Fashion Show […]

“In a recent survey, residents continued to feel that there is a need for groups, such as CURB, to work toward racial justice,” Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said. A spokesperson said, “In a recent survey, residents continued to feel that there is a need for groups, such as CURB, to work toward racial justice. […]

The Regulatory Authority is inviting the public and other interested parties to comment on proposed methodologies under consideration for calculating the Feed-in Tariff [FiT]. A spokesperson said, “The FiT is the pre-determined rate at which renewable energy is purchased by BELCO from residential or commercial distributed generators [“DGs”], for the excess electricity they generate and feed […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Bermuda flag themed sneakers. The design is available in two different versions in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below, […]

The Sandys Secondary Middle School Board of Governors has appointed Kalley Baxter-Williams as the Principal. A spokesperson said, “Mrs. Baxter-Williams has been Acting Principal of Sandys since 2019 and has continued to exemplify her passion for the students, staff and the school. “She has been a member of the Sandys family since 1997 and has […]

“Based on the numbers submitted for the audit of the Consolidated Fund, the 2021/22 budget deficit is now projected to be $81 million, $44 million [35%] below 2021/22 original estimate of $125 million, as presented in the 2021/2022 Budget Statement,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said in the House of Assembly on Friday. […]

Ronald Kirkland Simmons, 39, was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment for sexual assault. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Nicholas Pedro said, “The Bermuda Police Service welcomes the sentence in the Supreme Court today [Tuesday, 4th October 2022], in a case where a man seriously sexually assaulted a woman in Pembroke on 20th September, 2020. “The […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is gearing up for the 2022 Global Entrepreneurship Week [GEW] celebrations which will be taking place during the month of November. A spokesperson said, “Launched in 2008, GEW is celebrated worldwide from November 14th – 20th. It has grown to include over 170 host countries, 50,000 partner organizations with […]

The City of Hamilton will be hosting their Christmas Window Decorating Contest again this year, with prizes to be awarded to the winners. A spokesperson said, “Calling all City of Hamilton businesses! Now is the time to source those Christmas lights, get creative and plan to make Christmas 2022 in Hamilton a magical spectacle for […]

On September 27, 2022, the Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of two International Experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission that was established by the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea, signed in Bermuda on March 11, 2014. A spokesperson said, “The two incoming Commissioners are Mrs. Rochelle Newbold, Special Advisor […]

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Oct 5], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Expression of Interest – Gender Affairs Council Membership and the Nurturing Our Nation: Imperfect Parenting Series, while Bills due for first reading include the Customs Tariff Amendment [No. 2] Act 2022 and the […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 4] include notification of planning applications registered and appointment of marriage officer. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on October 04, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0928/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 04 October 2022 The […]

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 […]

Wednesday, October 5 is expected to see rather cloudy and showery start, chance of thunder, drier later, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be […]

The current state of the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility is “incapable of lasting this time to await the major refurbishments to commence,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said in the House of Assembly, with the Minister explaining that in order to “preserve the Facility until major maintenance can begin, the Cabinet […]

Governor Rena Lalgie took a flight aboard a Royal Navy helicopter yesterday [Oct 3], allowing the Governor “to experience first-hand the capabilities of the helicopter, as well as the unique topography of Bermuda.” Government House shared the photos below on social media, saying, “Her Excellency the Governor took to the skies yesterday aboard Royal Navy […]

The Spirit of Bermuda set sail this morning on its first middle school voyage for the school year 2022 – 2023. A spokesperson said, “Three-masted schooner and sail training vessel, the Spirit of Bermuda set sail this morning on its first middle school voyage for the school year 2022 – 2023. It marks a return […]

Planning Factory Bermuda announced that Bacardi’s 1862 Cocktail Bar is a LOOP Design Awards Category Winner, Themed Design & Heritage. A spokesperson said, “1862 Cocktail Bar is a unique achievement in high-concept Corporate Interior Design and Architectural Redesign in Bacardi Limited’s global headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda. “Planning Factory Bermuda’s Creative Director Lindsay Barnett, Bacardi Limited’s […]

“To hear the Auditor General state that there are 130 years of outstanding public body financial statements is abominable and outrageous,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, adding that “this undisciplined financial administration by the custodian of Bermuda’s public funds must stop.” Mr. Simons said, “The news that the unaudited financial statements of the Government and […]

The Taste of Bermuda food festival concluded on Sunday [Oct 2] with a street festival, which featured “a range of entertainment, a kids zone, and culinary delights served up via Bermuda’s most beloved food vendors and culinary institutions along Front Street.” A spokesperson said, “The Taste of Bermuda – Hamilton’s most delicious and fun food […]

At the BAA Field, the St. George’s Colts came from behind to defeat the Boulevard Blazers 3 – 1. Both teams scored a goal in the first half, as the Boulevard Blazers took the lead in the 10th minute when Clay Darrell scored, but the St. George’s Colts equalized in the 45th minute with a […]

The Committee of 25 will be hosting a fun run and walk event on Thursday [Oct 6]. The event poster says, “Committee of 25 celebrating 70 years. “Fun run and walk on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Warm up at 5.45pm and start at 6.00pm. Start and finish at Bargain Box or join remotely. “3k and […]

The 2022 Bermuda Gombey Festival Showcase will be held this weekend from October 7th to October 9th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets JP, is encouraging the community to attend this weekend’s 2022 Bermuda Gombey Festival Showcase, from October 7 – 9, 2022. “For the last two […]

The Taste of Bermuda food festival got underway on Friday [Sept 30] with the ‘Set the Bar’ cocktail competition, which featured “specialty products, flair bartending, delicious creations, and a setting fit for the perfect Friday sunset happy hour.” A spokesperson said, “The Taste of Bermuda – Hamilton’s most delicious and fun food festival – got […]

Kamau Leverock will represent the Florida Scorpions in the Atlanta Open T20 Tournament, which is scheduled to take place from October 5th – 9th. Last year. Leverock served as the Florida Scorpions Vice Captain in the Champions Cricket Open in Canada. Related Stories Cricket: First & Premier Division T20 Results BCB Premier & First Division Latest […]