The MarketPlace Christmas Parade this Sunday [Dec 3] will include Santa’s elves, Sparky the fire dog, dance groups, local bands, the Bermuda Regiment, PHC majorettes, Santa Claus, the Gombeys and more. A spokesperson said, “Thousands of Bermuda spectators are expected to line the streets of the City of Hamilton to watch Santa’s elves, Sparky... Read more of this article
Gershon Gibbons has been appointed as the Director of Social Insurance. A Government spokesperson said, “The Head of the Public Service Cherie Whitter announced the appointment of Gershon Gibbons as the Director of Social Insurance. “As the Director of Social Insurance, Mr. Gibbons will work under the direction of the Financial Secretary.... Read more of this article
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 Stories 30 Minute Video: Nov 27... Read more of this article
Ligaya Sanchez-Wilson has been called to the Bermuda Bar, noting that she is ”thrilled to officially join the esteemed legal community of Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to announce Associate Ligaya Sanchez-Wilson was called to the Bermuda Bar on 20 October, 2023 before Chief Justice Narinder Hargun. “Ligaya,... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban will attend the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will join Overseas Territories [OT] leaders and other Heads of State in the United Arab Emirates [UAE] this week for... Read more of this article
BioQuest, powered by CariGenetics, officially launched on the 25th of November, marking a “significant step forward in Bermuda’s biodiversity conservation efforts.” A spokesperson said, “BioQuest is a new, innovative philanthropic NGO focused on biodiversity conservation using genomics, starting with Bermuda’s signature species,... Read more of this article
The Royal Bermuda Regiment hosted an Open House at Warwick Camp to showcase its varied work and provide information about opportunities within the Regiment. A spokesperson said, “From a teenager fresh out of high school to a father of young children who runs an investment management company, excitement was generated among visitors to Warwick Camp... Read more of this article
The Bermuda National Trust announced the winners of its 2023 Student Art Competition, themed ‘Bermuda People & Parishes,’ sponsored by SOMPO International. A spokesperson said, “Over 200 pieces of artwork were submitted from primary, middle and senior school students across the island. Initial judging was by artists Jahbarri Wilson,... Read more of this article
Delicious chocolate chip cookies baked fresh by Ahmani’s Cookie Company are now available as part of the inflight food and beverage offerings with BermudAir. The Bermudian-based airline has partnered with the local food supplier, run by local entrepreneur Ahmani Peets, who bakes cookies and cakes with his father, Anthony Peets. Ahmani Peets launched... Read more of this article
Police investigating robbery at Four Star, man arrested for suspected impaired driving, online registration for school year opens, James Lee wins Raleigh Ultimate Survivor, Bermudians working in Atlanta, Miami & NY, ‘Scottie’ the turtle travels to Bermuda, National Museum of Bermuda expands online holiday gift shop and Aeziah Divine helps... Read more of this article
A sea turtle found on a Nova Scotia beach in a “hypothermic and semi-comatose” state received care in Canada, and has now been transported to Bermuda to continue her recovery before being returned to the wild. The CBC reported, “An endangered green sea turtle found on a Nova Scotia beach has been revived and shipped back to warmer... Read more of this article
Online Registration for the Bermuda Public School System’s 2024/2025 school year opens from Monday, 27 November 2023 and will close on Friday, 15 December 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “The registration link for current students will be sent to parents and guardians directly. “Parents and Guardians are reminded of the following... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright] A part Bermudian-owned motorcycle racing team featuring two local riders ended their season on the podium in the recent final round of the Freetech Endurance Championship at the Circuito de Andalucia in Almería in Spain. Team CSR #43’s line-up included Bermudians John Cook, the team co-owner, and teenage guest rider Aeziah... Read more of this article
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 Stories 30 Minute Video: Nov 28... Read more of this article
Marsh McLennan announced that four Bermudians “have embraced international opportunities within the company,” noting that Jahan Cedenio has relocated to New York, Samantha Martinez has relocated to Miami, Kimika Jackson will relocate to Atlanta, and Kyla Evans has embarked on a six-month secondment at Marsh McLennan’s global headquarters... Read more of this article
A male motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired after he “lost control of his motorcycle and crashed by mounting the sidewalk” after trying to flee the police. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:45 a.m. Saturday, 25th November 2023, police officers on mobile patrol on Reid Street observed a disturbance,... Read more of this article
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Four Star Pizza in Flatts on Friday night, with the police saying the suspect “entered the store and forced the cashier out of the way before he removed the cash from two registers.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40 p.m. Friday, 24th November 2023, police received a report... Read more of this article
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] has expanded their online gift shop, introducing a new ornament and jigsaw puzzle in addition to reproductions of historic prints and maps, NMB Press publications and memberships. A spokesperson said, “Shop proceeds directly support all the work of the Museum. NMB’s famous mouse-catcher, Bastion the cat,... Read more of this article
James Lee won the first-place medal again this year as the 2023 Raleigh “Ultimate Survivor” Winner of the Advanced Levels. A spokesperson said, “James has now held the title for 3 years in a row, competing in Bermuda’s most challenging trek race hosted by Raleigh Bermuda. “James is a Raleigh Alumnus who completed his expedition in... Read more of this article
Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell congratulated Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade on their medal wins at the 2023 Parapan Games in Chile. Bermuda finished the Games in 13th place on the medal table, an impressive showing for a small island, as the Games included over 30 nations; the US, Canada and countries in the Caribbean... Read more of this article
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 Stories 30 Minute Video: Nov 27... Read more of this article
Police investigating robbery at Four Star, man arrested for suspected impaired driving, online registration for school year opens, James Lee wins Raleigh Ultimate Survivor, Bermudians working in Atlanta, Miami & NY, ‘Scottie’ the turtle travels to Bermuda, National Museum of Bermuda expands online holiday gift shop and Aeziah Divine helps... Read more of this article
A sea turtle found on a Nova Scotia beach in a “hypothermic and semi-comatose” state received care in Canada, and has now been transported to Bermuda to continue her recovery before being returned to the wild. The CBC reported, “An endangered green sea turtle found on a Nova Scotia beach has been revived and shipped back to warmer... Read more of this article
Concacaf has announced the referees appointed for the 2023 Road to W Gold Cup Group Stage matches taking place between November 29th – December 5th, 2023, with Bermuda’s Natasha Trott appointed to officiate two matches in the window. Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 | Dominica vs Guyana REF: Kedeen Foster [Cayman Islands] AR1: Natasha Trott [Bermuda] AR2:... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright] Teenage Bermudian footballer Jacob Madeiros has been selected to the Rush National Elite team after scoring a hat-trick at a recent regional event in Florida. Rush is an international football organisation with more than 125 partner youth and professional clubs in 50 countries. Madeiros, 16, represented a Rush select team... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright] Top Bermudian cyclists Conor White and Kaden Hopkins have teamed up to share their knowledge and expertise with up-and-coming riders at the Winter Cycling Camp at Clearwater Beach next month. Hopkins and White represented Bermuda at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, in October, with White winning the bronze medal in the... Read more of this article
Bacardi has announced its commitment to not only eliminate single-use plastic from its gift packs but also reduce the number of cardboard gift boxes for certain brands. A spokesperson said, “Family-owned Bacardi has announced that it is not only cutting single-use plastic from its gift packs, it will also now reduce the number of cardboard gift... Read more of this article
November 28 saw 25,143 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $140,909.89 BD. 25,000 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited Ltd, closing down 0.9% at $5.45 per share, while another 143 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.9% at $27.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,116.62, up 1.27% on the day. There... Read more of this article
Gershon Gibbons has been appointed as the Director of Social Insurance. A Government spokesperson said, “The Head of the Public Service Cherie Whitter announced the appointment of Gershon Gibbons as the Director of Social Insurance. “As the Director of Social Insurance, Mr. Gibbons will work under the direction of the Financial Secretary.... Read more of this article
The MarketPlace Christmas Parade this Sunday [Dec 3] will include Santa’s elves, Sparky the fire dog, dance groups, local bands, the Bermuda Regiment, PHC majorettes, Santa Claus, the Gombeys and more. A spokesperson said, “Thousands of Bermuda spectators are expected to line the streets of the City of Hamilton to watch Santa’s elves, Sparky... Read more of this article
PALS 43rd Annual Holiday Fair & Raffle Draw is scheduled for Saturday, December 9th, from 9am to 2pm at PALS Headquarters on Point Finger Road in Paget. The event poster says the fair will feature plant, craft, and mystery stalls, a bake sale, special raffle baskets, homemade soup from the canteen, and a thrift shop stocked with treasures. Related... Read more of this article
The Department of Culture is undertaking a public consultation about the Throne Speech initiative on ‘creative maker spaces,’ and people are encouraged to fill out an online survey. In a post on X, the Department of Culture said, “Calling all creatives! Please fill in this quick online survey to help us plan Creatives Maker Spaces... Read more of this article
Bacardi has announced its commitment to not only eliminate single-use plastic from its gift packs but also reduce the number of cardboard gift boxes for certain brands. A spokesperson said, “Family-owned Bacardi has announced that it is not only cutting single-use plastic from its gift packs, it will also now reduce the number of cardboard gift... Read more of this article
BioQuest, powered by CariGenetics, officially launched on the 25th of November, marking a “significant step forward in Bermuda’s biodiversity conservation efforts.” A spokesperson said, “BioQuest is a new, innovative philanthropic NGO focused on biodiversity conservation using genomics, starting with Bermuda’s signature species,... Read more of this article
[Written by Leeya Jeremy] The third annual BUEI Youth Climate Summit took place during November 15-17,2023. The summit was officially introduced the week prior, on Friday the 10th, and continued on the 15th. Each of the four days focused on one of the three summit tracks: Conservation, Sustainability, and Climate Justice. The first two days were taken... Read more of this article
A male motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired after he “lost control of his motorcycle and crashed by mounting the sidewalk” after trying to flee the police. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:45 a.m. Saturday, 25th November 2023, police officers on mobile patrol on Reid Street observed a disturbance,... Read more of this article
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Four Star Pizza in Flatts on Friday night, with the police saying the suspect “entered the store and forced the cashier out of the way before he removed the cash from two registers.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40 p.m. Friday, 24th November 2023, police received a report... Read more of this article
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has agreed to plead guilty and and pay a $50 million fine, and Binance itself also pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $4.3 billion in fines and restitution to the U.S. government. A New York Times story said, “Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, pleaded guilty... Read more of this article
BioQuest, powered by CariGenetics, officially launched on the 25th of November, marking a “significant step forward in Bermuda’s biodiversity conservation efforts.” A spokesperson said, “BioQuest is a new, innovative philanthropic NGO focused on biodiversity conservation using genomics, starting with Bermuda’s signature species, with an aim to... Read more of this article
One Communications announced they are launching a 5G mobile network, with the company saying “the 5G network promises to revolutionize the mobile service experience in Bermuda, beginning in Hamilton with internet access speeds up to 10x faster than the current 4G capabilities.” A spokesperson said, “One Communications proudly announces the launch of... Read more of this article
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Global — which has an office in Bermuda – announced they have decided to cease operations, with all trading activity set to be disabled on Monday, December 4, 2023. A spokesperson said, “It is with great regret that we announce that Bittrex Global has decided to wind down its operations. This decision was not made lightly,... Read more of this article
A car driver struck the wall near the entrance to the Esso Service Station building and the “wall collapsed and a male station attendant sustained minor cuts and bruises after he fell when he attempted to avoid being struck by the car,” the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Police were called out to a single vehicle collision... Read more of this article
The police have now confirmed the death of 42-year-old Nelson Macedo, who died following an industrial accident last week in St George’s. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS], can now confirm the identity of the male Portuguese National who was injured in an industrial accident which occurred last week, as 42-year-old... Read more of this article
The police have confirmed the death of a 42-year-old man following an “industrial accident at a construction site in St. George.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10th, 2023, police attended a report of an industrial accident at a construction site in St. George. “It was reported a 42-year-old... Read more of this article
