Saturday December 14 is expected to be windy, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7:12am and sunset will be at 5:15pm. High […]
13th, December 2024, 06:00pm
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 13] include notification of planning applications registered and cancellation of registration. List of Planning Applications Advertised on December 13, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1111/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 13 December, 2024 The applications shown […]
13th, December 2024, 05:47pm
First-time authors and Bermudian twins, Allison Aydin and Claire Fox, have released their debut book, Look & Find Bermuda. The vibrant photo riddle book invites readers of all ages to search for iconic Bermuda treasures in a fun and interactive experience. The inspiration for Look & Find Bermuda evolved from Claire’s creation of a personalised […]
13th, December 2024, 01:56pm
Government proposes to reduce the monthly tax on mobile phones by 50%, lower private car licensing fees by a further 10% and raise the personal Duty-Free Allowance for returning residents from $200 to $300, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 13] the Premier said, “I […]
13th, December 2024, 01:52pm
Gilbert Institute is scheduled for closure next year and the “government has decided to convert this site into a seniors’ care facility” and the Heron Bay School property upper level will be reserved for co-operative enterprises and the lower level and field will be leased to Janeiro Tucker for use as a cricket academy. This was […]
13th, December 2024, 12:11pm
Troy University has celebrated the achievements of alumnus Kim Swan, a Bermudian Parliament member and a trailblazer in the island’s golf legacy. Swan was recently honoured with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bermuda Tourism Authority in recognition of his contributions to the sport. “Swan, who was named Most Valuable Player of TROY’s 1979 […]
13th, December 2024, 11:09pm
Joshua Joseph — who scored 17 goals during the season — was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Region Teams He plays for Thomas College in Maine and the school stated, “Joseph, a graduating senior, had one of the most successful seasons in program history, scoring 17 goals and adding 14 assists in 18 games […]
13th, December 2024, 11:06pm
Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action, with the Hamilton Parish & Robin Hood both earning wins. Hamilton Parish 4, Young Men’s Social Club 1 Justin Bell scored three goals to lead Hamilton Parish to a 4-1 victory over Young Men’s Social Club in a premier division match at the […]
13th, December 2024, 10:17pm
Member companies of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] “contributed a record $1,016,904,197 to Bermuda’s economy in 2023, the highest amount recorded in ABIR’s 31-year history,” ABIR said today. A spokesperson said, “The record-breaking number was a highlight of ABIR’s 19th annual Economic Substance Survey, which saw unprecedented participation with 30 member companies […]
13th, December 2024, 10:05pm
The Operational Service Medal [Bermuda] has been established to recognize the service of Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers. A spokesperson said, “Soldiers who faced civil unrest and disturbances in the 1960s and 1970s or helped to manage Covid-19 regulations in 2020 and 2021 are among those who could be eligible for the Operational Service Medal [Bermuda]. […]
13th, December 2024, 10:02pm