Author Archive: Bernews1

Carey Olsen Advises XBTO Global On Acquisition

Carey Olsen’s fintech team in Bermuda has advised digital assets and tailored investment solutions group XBTO Global on its dual acquisition of Bermuda licensed digital asset businesses Stablehouse Ltd and XBTO International Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Stablehouse is a digital asset custody and trading platform that helps institutions mitigate... Read more of this article

Two People Arrested, Quantity Of Cocaine Seized

Two foreign nationals were arrested at the airport and a “large quantity of what is believed to be the controlled drug cocaine” was seized. A police spokesperson said, “On Sunday, March 3, 2024, Police arrested two foreign nationals at L.F. Wade International Airport after Customs Officers discovered the visitors had in their possession,... Read more of this article

New Processing Timelines For Spousal Letters

“New Spousal Letter applications are now being processed in 1 month and renewals in 10 working days,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 6], Minister Hayward said, “I rise before this Honorable House today to share that the Department of Immigration has established improved... Read more of this article

Middle And High School Tag Rugby Festival Held

The past two Fridays have seen a showing of young talent at Bermuda Rugby’s Middle School and High School Tag Rugby Festival, held in conjunction with the Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF] at the National Sports Centre [NSC]. A spokesperson said, “This event marked a significant milestone as the largest school rugby festival since the... Read more of this article

CedarBridge Academy To Host Parent Expo

On Saturday, March 9, CedarBridge Academy will be hosting a Parent Expo starting at 10am. A spokesperson said, The expo will include four speakers who will present for 30 minutes each. Please RSVP with the attached link and your child will be entered in a raffle to win a gift certificate: forms.gle/WYi9bVPwjuqiLSUj6. There will also be various vendors... Read more of this article

One Person Injured In Collision In Southampton

A 72-year-old woman was temporarily trapped in her vehicle before being extracted by firefighters following a two vehicle collision on Middle Road in Southampton last night. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:50pm Tuesday, 5th March 2024, a reported two vehicle collision occurred on Middle Road in Southampton, near the junction with Evans... Read more of this article

Firearm & Ammunition Seized, Male Arrested

Police approached a small group of people in Pembroke, a male ran off and dropped items, officers recovered the items, which “included a firearm and a quantity of ammunition” and the “subject was subsequently arrested after he was discovered hiding at a nearby residence,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article

Photos: Magic Mile Fun Zone, Vendors, Attendees

This year’s Skyport Magic Mile featured an enhanced spectator experience, including the SA Kids’ Village, the One Comm Family Zone, the food truck court, and the vendor market presented by Orange Bay Company. Families had the opportunity to enjoy complimentary face painting, bouncy castles and more, so while the young athletes competed on the... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Majorettes At Skyport Magic Mile

Spectators at the Skyport Magic Mile were treated to pre-event entertainment courtesy of the PHC Majorettes, who performed just before the event got underway at the National Sports Center this weekend. You can view photo galleries from the running races here and here, a 5-hour live video replay here, and all our coverage of the event here. ... Read more of this article

Confirmed Firearms Incident In Southampton

Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred in Southampton today [Feb 25] with detectives “looking for two suspects who rode away from the scene on a dark coloured motorcycle which did not have license plates.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred... Read more of this article

Road Paving Budget Doubled To $5 Million

The Government “acknowledges the community’s concern and frustration with the poor state of roads” and “the road paving budget has been more than doubled to $5 million,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget this morning [Feb 16]. The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement said, “The Government acknowledges... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Help Locate 57-Year-Old [Located]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 57-year-old Lorin Smith. A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Smith is described as being dark brown complexioned with short dark brown/greying hair, about 5’9” tall, slim build, weighing approximately 150 pounds. Mr. Smith is also blind in his right eye and... Read more of this article