Six New Lifeguards From The United Kingdom
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced that six lifeguards from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution [RNLI] in the United Kingdom are “now providing year-round lifeguard services at Horseshoe Bay Beach.”
Nathan Trott, RN, Lifeguard Superintendent, Oliver Brunnock, Archie Connor, Jasper Addey, Katie McMillian, Jonathan Brennan, Liam Crosbie, and Minister Jache Adams
A Government spokesperson said, “The new arrivals, each on a two-year contract, are supporting efforts to establish consistent professional lifeguard coverage throughout the year and to prepare for upcoming peak tourism and cruise seasons.
“They arrived in September and have been on duty since that time, using the past several weeks to become familiar with local conditions, operational procedures, and lifeguard operations across the Island. Once the seasonal programme resumes, these lifeguards will support the wider network of beaches traditionally covered during peak months.
“Their deployment follows a local recruitment drive earlier this year that did not yield a sufficient number of suitably qualified applicants. As a result, these full-time lifeguards are serving as a temporary measure while the Department of Parks continues to advance efforts to attract, train, and retain Bermudians for long-term roles in lifeguarding.
“This approach forms part of a wider strategy to enhance beach safety, support local teams, and strengthen the resilience of lifeguard operations throughout the year.
“On Wednesday, the Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon. Jache Adams, JP, MP, visited Horseshoe Bay Beach to meet the new lifeguards and observe their operations.
“During the visit, the Minister toured the lifeguard stand, viewed equipment demonstrations, and held discussions about beach conditions and safety practices.”
Minister Adams commented: “These new lifeguards are here for three key reasons. First, they strengthen our coverage across major beaches throughout the entire year, not only during the traditional summer period.
“Second, their presence helps reduce the risk of incidents in our waters, particularly at locations with strong surf and high visitor activity. Third, they will give advice on how to make lifeguarding more attractive to Bermudians.
“For many years lifeguarding has been viewed as a seasonal role for returning students. If Bermuda is to build a strong and dependable year-round service, the profession must be seen as a viable full-time career.”
The Minister added: “I thank the RNLI for its expertise and for working closely with our Ministry. Their partnership has been invaluable as Bermuda strengthens its approach to coastal safety. Training and recruitment of Bermudians remain priorities, and these full-time guards will help ensure that our beaches remain safe while long-term improvements take place.”
We couldn’t have train up those that were interested but not qualified? this seems like a wasted opportunity to develop the youth.
At least it’s a way to boost the population !
“we” can barely eek out a coherent sentence.
WOW! Where is the Bermudian only crowd on this?
Employment packages must be pretty good like housing and a food allowance. I would hope.
“Where is the Bermudian only crowd on this?”
Don’t you mean “born Bermudian” only?
Yup, Government not interested in hiring locals for any position. What is cost of this agreement to US¿!!
A lifeguard is not exactly a career. It is something for a strong young person, usually a male, and it is seasonal.
Ideally itis something for college and university students however semesters don’t align with when lifeguards are needed at the beaches.
Also, students will be looking for summer employment related to their chosen career paths, not getting baked on the beach every day.
A lifeguard is not exactly a career – really?
California Lifeguards Raked In Six-Figure Salaries on the Backs of Taxpayers LOS ANGELES, CA 2025-07-04 – On Tuesday, July 1st, a government watchdog group reported that over 100 Los Angeles County lifeguards saw a total compensation of $70.8 million in 2024, with the top earner netting $523,351.
Lifeguard Services Chief Fernando Boiteux received $523,351 in total compensation, including base pay, additional pay, and benefits, according to the report.
Over five years, the top 10 lifeguards earning the most overtime collected between $345,000 and $702,000 each, totaling a taxpayer’s payout of $4,782,570 for that group of 10 since 2020.
Thank you, Hilarious. But I am still not going to watch re-runs of Baywatch!
We were told that we have a housing shortage, is this say one thing and do another.
The jobs were advertised. There were clearly no Bermudians interested or qualified. While disappointing, I am not understanding the actual issue.