Archive for May, 2025

Weather Forecast For Saturday May 31

Saturday, May 31 is expected to be partly cloudy and windy, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 6:13am and sunset will be at 8:20pm. High tide will be at 12:15am and 12:45pm,... Read more of this article

Govt Issues Directive To Regulatory Authority

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a Ministerial Directive to the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda and “key highlights of the Directive include enhanced transparency through annual reporting by the RA on its strategic plans, consumer protection efforts, transparent governance structures, and public consultations.” A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article

Minister On 2025 Trade Marks Amendment Act

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward introduced the Trade Marks Amendment Act 2025 in the House of Assembly today [May 30]. The Minister said, “The Government is continuing its work on updating the legislation governing intellectual property. This effort includes modernising the laws governing trade marks, patents and registered designs,... Read more of this article

BFA Announces Squad For World Cup Qualifiers

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the team for upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] today unveiled the official 23-man squad selected to represent the Gombey Warriors in the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The team, a blend of experienced veterans and exciting young talent,... Read more of this article

Earl Cameron Theatre To Reopen For Bookings

The City of Hamilton announced that the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall will reopen for bookings starting tomorrow [May 31] following the completion of major repairs to its Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning [HVAC] system. A spokesperson said, “As a valued cultural asset in the heart of the City, the theatre plays an important role in... Read more of this article

Village Claim Victory In U23 League

Devonshire Colts drew 2-2 with Somerset Trojans in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Summer League at Goose Gosling Field on Wednesday. Sekai Tatem opened the scoring for Colts in the 26th minute before Enrique Mendes equalised for Trojans three minutes later. Daniel Bell gave Colts a 2-1 lead in the 32nd minute before Keyni Mills levelled in... Read more of this article

NOAA Forecast Above Normal Hurricane Season

NOAA is forecasting an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with a range of 13 to 19 total named storms. A spokesperson said, “Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. “NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June... Read more of this article

Minister On Hurricane Season Preparedness

“I wish to use this opportunity to once again encourage all residents to take personal responsibility for hurricane readiness,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 30] the Minister said, “I rise today to inform this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda about our preparedness... Read more of this article

Premier Burt On 2024 BMA Annual Report

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt tabled the 2024 Annual Report of the Bermuda Monetary Authority in the House of Assembly today [May 30]. The Premier said, “With regard to the banking sector, consolidated assets remained unchanged at $23.7 billion in 2024. Investments retained the largest share of total assets at 53%, followed by loans... Read more of this article

Netball: BNA Summer League Results

The Bermuda Netball Association’s summer league continued with three matches at Bernard’s Park, featuring competition in the women’s and co-ed divisions. In the sole women’s division match, Phoenix Flames defeated Lady Stars 27-18. Eshe Grant led Phoenix Flames with 14 goals, while Uni Simmons contributed 9 goals, and Jaya Dillas... Read more of this article

Bobb Advances To 400M At NCAA Quarter-Finals

Bermudian athlete Caitlyn Bobb, representing Virginia Tech, commenced her competition at the NCAA East First Round track and field meet, competing in me 400 meters. Bobb placed second in heat 6 of the 400m, recording a time of 51.53 seconds. This result positioned her seventh overall in the preliminary round, advancing her to the quarter-finals of the... Read more of this article

Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [May 30] and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2024, Hurricane Preparedness, The Future is Now: Bermuda Day 2025, Progress on the Youth Employment Strategy, Trade Marks Amendment Act 2025 and Updates on Streamlining Measures... Read more of this article