Archive for August, 2023

Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 31 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Aug 31] include trademark applications, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Trademark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 60 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN0738/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication... Read more of this article

Ministry: 37 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Aug 31], with the list indicating that there are twenty-nine bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 29 runs cancelled this morning, 8 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of... Read more of this article

Italy Defeat Bermuda In Hockey Championships

The 2023 International Street and Ball Hockey Masters World Championships got underway in Buffalo City, United States. Bermuda began the tournament by taking on Italy in their opener. Bermuda lost 2 – 1 in a shootout after the teams finished deadlocked at 1 – 1 in regulation time. In the sixth minute, Michael Verrelli gave Italy the lead. Christopher... Read more of this article

Golfers Continue Competing In World Am

Seven of the nine Bermuda golfers have continued competing in the World Amateur Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA. Playing in the women’s gross division Tracy Burgess is T10th after her third round of 88, sees her with a total score of 247, Ann Symonds finds herself in 3rd place after her third round 74 in the women’s senior 60+ division,... Read more of this article

PLP’s Mischa Fubler To Run In Bye-Election

[Updated] The PLP announced that Mischa Fubler will be their candidate for the bye-election in Smith’s South on October 5th. Mr. Fubler will face the OBA’s Ben Smith in the bye-election, which was called due to the resignation of Cole Simons, who has held the seat for more than two decades. The PLP said, “The Progressive Labour Party... Read more of this article

PLP: Ben Smith Not ‘Taking Accountability’

The “oped by OBA candidate Ben Smith is yet another example of him running from his responsibilities,” the PLP said. A spokesperson said, “Just as he failed to take responsibility for abandoning the seat he lost and the constituents he failed to represent, today he is failing to take responsibility for his own actions. “The scripted... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Hurricane Franklin Passes By

Hurricane Franklin made its closest approach to the island yesterday [Aug 30], resulting in canceled flights and suspended ferry service. Tropical Storm Idalia is now headed in our direction Bermuda, with the BWS noting that the storm poses “a threat to Bermuda.” To view previous coverages of hurricanes, click here. Related... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sandcastle Competition Postponed

[Updated] The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition — which was originally scheduled to be held this Saturday [Sept 2] – has been postponed due to weather. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the graphic online below, saying, “The weather on Saturday still looks very unsettled with lots of rain. Stuck between two hurricanes I really... Read more of this article

St George’s Seafood Festival On September 17

The St. George’s Seafood Festival will be held on September 17th with an “expanded lineup of local vendors, enhanced entertainment, and activities for visitors of all ages.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with The Corporation of St. George’s, today announced that the St. George’s... Read more of this article

Cricket: Coppin On Barbados vs Bermuda

[Written by Patrick Bean] Bermuda can expect to be severely tested by Barbados when the two countries square off during the inaugural edition of the Bermuda Premier League [BPL], according to Barbados Cricket Association [BCA] manager, cricket operations and development, Wendell Coppin. Bermuda is set to meet its Caribbean counterparts in a mouthwatering... Read more of this article

Spirit To Host Nautical-Themed Art Show

A nautical-themed art show will be held on board Spirit of Bermuda at Albuoy’s Point in Hamilton next Friday [September 8]. Organised by the Bermuda Arts Centre and the Bermuda Sloop Foundation, the event runs from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm. All works will be for sale, and the show will showcase work from the island’s leading artists. A tour of the ship... Read more of this article

May Consumer Price Index: Inflation 3.1%

Consumers paid 3.1% more in May than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Consumers paid 3.1 per cent more in May 2023 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. “The Ministry of... Read more of this article