Archive for January, 2026
BFA Pays Tribute To Danvers Seymour Sr.
The Bermuda Football Association paid tribute to the late Danvers Seymour Sr. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] wishes to express its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families and friends on the recent passing of Danvers Seymour Sr. “He is a true icon of our sport. He was deservingly recognized... Read more of this article
Premier Leads Bermuda Delegation To Dubai
Premier David Burt has travelled to the Middle East, where he “will lead a Bermuda delegation to the Annual Satoshi Roundtable and the World Government Summit [WGS], the latter of which is hosted by the Government of the United Arab Emirates [UAE] in Dubai.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Satoshi Roundtable is an invite-only... Read more of this article
One Person Injured In Collision In Devonshire
[Updated] A single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred near the roundabout at the bottom of Barker’s Hill, North Shore Road in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:35 a.m., on Saturday January 31, 2026, Police & Emergency Medical Services personnel were dispatched to a reported single vehicle road traffic collision... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting January 31
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 31st. On Tuesday the Oleander container ship is expected, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF... Read more of this article
Lima 2027 Pan American Games Rescheduled
The Pan American Games in Lima have been rescheduled to run from July 23 to August 8, 2027. A spokesperson said, “In a decision by the Panam Sports Executive Board and agreed upon with the Local Organizing Committee, the new date for the XX Pan American Games 2027 in Lima will be from July 23 to August 8, one week after the date originally set... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 30 2026
January 30 saw 7,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $355,400.00 BD. 7,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.0% at $51.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,281.51, up 0.88% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF],... Read more of this article
Richard Lau & Melonie McDermott Appointed
The Head of the Public Service announced the appointments of Richard Lau as Chief Information Officer and Melonie McDermott as Land Registrar. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter announced the appointments of two Director posts within the Government. “Mr. Richard Lau has been appointed to the role... Read more of this article
MJM Welcomes James Stone As Associate
MJM Limited is welcoming James Stone to its Private Client Team as an Associate. A spokesperson said, “Internationally recognized law firm MJM Limited is pleased to welcome James Stone to its Private Client Team as an Associate. “James is a UK qualified Associate who also possesses a First Class LLB from the University of Plymouth and a... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Ben Smith On Education & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Ben Smith] For more than 30 years, Bermuda has attempted to “fix” public education. We have changed structures, renamed schools, hired consultants, and launched wave after wave of big announcements. Every government has said: ‘This reform would be the one that finally delivers results.’ And yet, in 2026,... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 30 2026
The official Government and Legal notices for today [January 30] include notice and boards appointments. Public Access To Information [Information Statement] Attorney-General’s Chambers] Notice 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: PATI Notice Notice ID: GN0108/2026 Public Authorities / Department: Public Access to Information [PATI] Publication... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday January 31
Saturday, January 31 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 57%. Sunrise will be at 7:14am and sunset will be at 5:51pm. High tide will be at 6:59am and 7:17pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
‘Work Crews Removing Unauthorised Signs’
“Work crews have been removing unauthorised signs, banners and posters in specific areas across the island,” the Government said, adding that it is “part of a targeted effort to uphold public safety in high-risk areas.” A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Hon. Diallo V. Rabain, JP, MP, Minister of the Cabinet Office... Read more of this article
