Bermuda News Updates

Bus service to resume tomorrow morning

September 24, 2022

The bus service will resume at 6am tomorrow under the regular Sunday schedule.
The Ministry of National Security announced the news during a post hurricane update this evening.
Michael Weeks, the Mi…

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting September 24

September 24, 2022

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday September 24th. On Saturday the Bermuda Islander container ship is expected, on Sunday the Chalange Passage oil products tanker and the Lord Vishnu vehicles carrier will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship, the Carnival […]

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Warriors Golf Group 2021/22 Season Standings

September 24, 2022

The Warriors Golf Group season runs from September to May each year. There are a total of 9 monthly medals in which they combine players total points earned from 7 medals. Players are allowed to miss 2 medals without being penalized. There are bonus points up for grabs as well based on where players finish […]

Tyler Christopher unfazed by late change of opponent

September 24, 2022

Tyler Christopher is adamant he is not fazed by a late change of opponent ahead of returning to the ring for his fifth professional fight tomorrow.
The 26-year-old Bermudian was due to face fellow sou…

Journey to financial awareness

September 24, 2022

On April 18 2022, a financial literacy contest was announced for all readers of this Moneywise column, seeking five winners.
The contest invited any interested contestants to describe in 200 words or …

Eleven tips to help you to fight inflation

September 24, 2022

Inflation: it’s a constant news headline, the joke of every meme, and the word we curse under our breath every time we have to put the fancy bacon back on the shelf and grab the generic turkey bacon i…

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Number of Belco customers without power drops to 7,011

September 24, 2022

More than 19,000 of the customers who lost their electricity at the peak of Hurricane Fiona have had their power restored.
There were just 7,011 Belco customers without lights at 8am, down from 14,8…

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Fearsome Fiona grazes Bermuda

September 24, 2022

Bermuda had a narrow escape after Hurricane Fiona grazed past the island in the early hours of yesterday.
Although gusts of up to 113mph were recorded in the west end at the height of the hurricane, …

Jarryd Dillas relishing Johnnie Walker Classic title defence

September 24, 2022

Jarryd Dillas will rest his title on the line when he tees off in the opening round of the Johnnie Walker Classic at Ocean View Golf Course today.
The Mid Ocean Club amateur came from three shots back…

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Number of Belco customers without power drops to 11,996

September 24, 2022

More than half of the customers who lost their electricity at the peak of Hurricane Fiona have had their power restored.
But there were still 11,196 Belco customers without lights at 8pm, down from …

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Govt Advisory On Bus And Ferry Service

September 23, 2022

The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised that the “bus service will remain inoperable as power has not yet been restored at the bus depots”, while ferry service will resume at 9.00am tomorrow [Sept 24] morning. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] provided an update regarding the resumption of bus and […]

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Bermuda Withstands CAT 4 Hurricane Fiona

September 23, 2022

With the passage of Hurricane Fiona, and following an Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) meeting earlier this afternoon, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks provided the following.
Minister Weeks said, “By all accounts, we had a very long night and some very tense moments during the early morning hours. But in true Bermuda resilience fashion, we withstood the effects of Hurricane Fiona and thankfully, there was no loss of life or serious injuries.

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Bus service resumption stalled

September 23, 2022

Bus passengers will have to wait to find out when service will resume after Hurricane Fiona.
The Department of Public Transportation said bus services could not resume because power had not yet been …

All cricket called off on Saturday

September 23, 2022

The Bermuda Cricket Board has cancelled all matches for tomorrow in the Athene T20 League after the passing of Hurricane Fiona.
With the matches not to be rescheduled, it means the season is over for …

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Hurricane Fiona delivers a little bundle of love

September 23, 2022

A happy couple got more than they bargained for during Hurricane Fiona – the birth of their first child.
Kei-she Fubler and Brandon Wilson welcomed their daughter A’riyah Justice Fubler-Wilson into th…

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Couple Welcomes Baby During Hurricane Fiona

September 23, 2022

While winds from Hurricane Fiona were raging outside, Bermudian couple Kei-she Fubler and Brandon Wilson were oblivious as they brought their first child, daughter A’riyah Justice Fubler-Wilson into the world at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. A’riyah was born at 3:17am weighing 6lbs 8oz. Mother Kei-shea was overdue and was actually slated to be induced […]

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Nova Scotia gets ready for Hurricane Fiona

September 23, 2022

Hurricane conditions were expected to hit Canada tonight as Fiona raced towards the country’s maritime provinces.
Officials warned residents there to prepare for coastal flooding and power outages.
Th…

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After a slow start, hurricane season intensifies

September 23, 2022

After a slow start, the 2022 hurricane season has accelerated with several systems being monitored by meteorologists.
A series of pre-season and mid-season forecasts warned that the season was expecte…

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Hurricane Fiona Community Pictures

September 23, 2022

Hurricane Fiona Community Pictures

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Kempe & Penruddocke Conclude ILCA Qualifier

September 23, 2022

ILCA sailors including Sebastian Kempe and Adriana Penruddocke were back on the water to complete competing in the UKLA Noble Marine & Vaikobi ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7 Qualifier. On the final day in the ILCA 6 Fleet, Penruddocke competed in two races. She finished the first race of the day and the fifth […]

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Shelter residents have ‘good time’ during uneventful night

September 23, 2022

Camaraderie prevailed through Hurricane Fiona at the emergency shelter in CedarBridge Academy in Devonshire, where 12 overnighters braved the storm together.
Lunch was being served to support staff an…

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Hurricane Fiona Aftermath

September 23, 2022

Hurricane Fiona Aftermath (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Video: Drone Footage Inside Hurricane Fiona

September 23, 2022

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] and Saildrone used an uncrewed wind-powered vehicle to get a look inside Hurricane Fiona before it reached the island. The Saildrone website said, “For the second year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] and Saildrone are hurricane chasing with uncrewed wind-powered vehicles. Saildrone Explorer SD 1078 was […]

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Fischer Scores Twice In Blair Academy Win

September 23, 2022

Sydney Fischer scored twice to help her Blair Academy Varsity field hockey teammates move to 3 and 0 on their season with a 3 – 0 win over Kent Place. Fischer scored the game’s first goal in the first period on an assist from Ella Gaitan. Gaitan then doubled the lead, with Fischer this time […]

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Video: ABC News On Hurricane Fiona

September 23, 2022

ABC News visited Bermuda in advance of Hurricane Fiona, with Senior Meteorologist Rob Marciano and his crew spending time at BELCO, Gorham’s, and John Smiths Bay as they covered the storm. Their coverage included footage of island residents preparing for the storm, power crews readying themselves for the work ahead, an interview with BELCO president […]

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Community turns out for World Peace Day walk and gathering

September 23, 2022

Members of the community took part in a walk, run and gathering on Wednesday evening in recognition of United Nations Peace Day.
Local activists, religious leaders, sports people and other community m…

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Norwegian Getaway misses Bermuda voyage due to Fiona

September 23, 2022

Norwegian Getaway sailed yesterday for New England and Canada rather than its scheduled destination of Bermuda to avoid high seas causes by Hurricane Fiona.
The Getaway left New York yesterday an…

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Community bands together to clear 110,000lb of rubbish from Pembroke lot

September 23, 2022

Tonnes of waste were cleared from an empty Pembroke lot as part of a community effort to improve a Curving Avenue neighbourhood.
Traci Burgess, executive director of Keep Bermuda Beautiful, said more …

Powerboat season hailed a success despite poor start

September 23, 2022

After last weekend’s final meeting of the season, the Bermuda Power Boat Association commodore Robert Caldwell hailed the 2022 season as a success despite a series of setbacks.
“Our season did not go…

YAO Baseball Bermuda to launch Fall Ball youth programme

September 23, 2022

YAO Baseball Bermuda will launch its Fall Ball youth programme at Southside, St David’s, weather permitting on Sunday.
The event is open to participants ages 4 to 16 who will be involved in various s…

Daniel Augustus continues progress with podium finish on Moonlight Tour

September 23, 2022

Daniel Augustus says his game is in a “good place” after securing a podium finish on the Moonlight Tour in Florida.
The Bermudian professional fired a boge -free, three-under 69, to finish tied for th…

Bermuda trio making steady strides in English women’s football

September 23, 2022

Eva Frazzoni, Keunna Dill and Kshaela Burch-Waldron continue to impress on the English women’s football scene.
The Bermuda trio have more than held their own playing for their respective clubs and eve…

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Essent

September 23, 2022

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a” [Excellent] of the operating subsidiaries of Essent Group Ltd., which are Essent Guaranty, Inc., Essent Guaranty of PA, Inc. [both domiciled in Radnor, PA] and Essent Reinsurance Ltd. [Hamilton, Bermuda] [collectively referred to as Essent]. The […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 22 2022

September 23, 2022

September 22 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,375.41, 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 BSX Will […]

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Fiona past its closest point of approach

September 23, 2022

Hurricane Fiona has passed its closest point of approach to Bermuda and is now racing away to the north of the island taking aim at the Canadian maritime provinces.
The Bermuda Weather Service confir…

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More than 7,000 Belco customers lose power

September 23, 2022

More than 7,000 Belco customers are without power with winds increasing in strength as Hurricane Fiona moves closer to the island.

Gusts of almost 70 knots – about 80mph – have been recorded at Fo…

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Drone video footage from inside Fiona released

September 22, 2022

Video footage from a drone inside Hurricane Fiona as it barrelled towards Bermuda has been released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Drone maker Saildrone, Inc and the NOAA rel…

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BELCO Cashier Service Closed On Friday

September 22, 2022

The Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited customer service will be closed to walk-in customers tomorrow [Sept 23]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited has announced that the BELCO cashiers located in the lobby of the Company’s Head Office at 27 Serpentine Road will be closed to walk-in customers tomorrow, Friday, September 23, 2022, […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 22 2022

September 22, 2022

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 22] include notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on September 22, 2022 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0893/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 22 September 2022 The applications […]

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Live Updates & Videos: Hurricane Fiona

September 22, 2022

[Updating] Bermuda is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Fiona, which the Bermuda Weather Service said is a “threat to Bermuda,” with the hurricane currently forecast to start impacting the island on this evening [Sept 22]. If you have information or footage [that you obtained safely!] to share, please email info@bernews.com. Your screen will automatically […]

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Photos: Inside Of Hurricane Fiona

September 22, 2022

A 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aircrew — known as ‘Hurricane Hunters’ — flew a “data collection mission into Hurricane Fiona“ today [Sept 22] and provided images of the powerful hurricane. A statement on the U.S Department of Defence website said,, “A 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aircrew from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., flies a data collection […]

Bank share price falls on NYSE

September 22, 2022

With a total trade volume of just 1,354 shares valued at $44,592.10 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the RG/BSX Index closed unchanged for the week, without the benefit of a Friday session.
The market w…

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House will not sit tomorrow due to Hurricane Fiona

September 22, 2022

The House of Assembly will not meet tomorrow due to Hurricane Fiona, it was announced this afternoon.
A spokesperson said: “In light of Hurricane Fiona, please be advised that there will be no meeting…

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