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The third hurricane of the Atlantic season, Hurricane Humberto, built rapidly into a major storm at the weekend, attaining Category 5 status as it accelerated into a northwesterly turn from the Caribb…

Silence from BFA as Village and Colts apologise for brawl

September 29, 2025

North Village and Devonshire Colts have apologised for the brawl that broke out at the end of the opening Premier Division game of the season on Friday night.
After Devonshire Colts had beaten Village…

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Blaire Crews Impresses In Kentucky Event

September 29, 2025

Bermudian equestrienne Blaire Crews was in impressive form at the recent Split Rock Fall Classic in Lexington, Kentucky. She finished eighth in the .85 metres CWS Jr/AM Power/Speed with her horse Cayden. Crews, the daughter of former top Bermuda sailor Paula Lewin, also placed sixth in the 12-14 age equitation U/S, eighth again in the […]

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Keunna Dill Scores For FC United In Cup

September 29, 2025

Bermuda footballer Keunna Dill scored for FC United of Manchester Women in their 4-3 defeat on penalties to Manchester Laces in the second round qualifying of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup yesterday [September 28]. Dill, who plays as a full-back or winger, scored her team’s second goal. The cup encounter finished 3-3 after regulation time. […]

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Search Continues For 15-Year-Old Ja’Dore Wilson

September 28, 2025

Police and family members are continuing their search for missing 15-year-old Ja’Dore Wilson. A police spokesperson said, “Police officers and loved ones continue their efforts to locate missing 15-year-old Ja’Dore Wilson. “Recent checks in areas of Pembroke, by relatives and police – as well as police checks of Southampton and Sandys parishes, were based on […]

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Tropical Storm Watch Issued For Bermuda

September 28, 2025

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Bermuda due to Hurricane Humberto. A Government spokesperson said, “A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Bermuda, in advance of Hurricane Humberto, according to the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS]. “And the Ministry of National Security advised that the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] will convene a […]

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BELCO Is “Closely Monitoring’ Hurricane

September 28, 2025

BELCO advised that it is “closely monitoring the forecasts associated with both Major Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Depression Nine and any potential impacts to the island.” A spokesperson said, “Major Hurricane Humberto is forecast to pass to Bermuda’s west sometime late on the evening of Tuesday, September 30/ early morning of Wednesday, October 1. “BELCO’s Crisis […]

Dandy Town hold on after late Social Club pressure

September 28, 2025

Young Men’s Social Club 1 Dandy Town 2

David Jones Jr scored both goals to hand Dandy Town the perfect start to their Premier League campaign in an entertaining victory over a gritty and determin…

X-Roads beat Paget with last kick of game

September 28, 2025

Paget 1 X-Roads 2

Striker Donavan Thompson scored with the last kick of the game to snatch victory for X-Roads in a tense Premier Division clash at Southampton Oval on Sunday.
The winning goal ca…

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Minister Visits Focus Counselling Services

September 28, 2025

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks visited the Focus Counselling Services facility in St. George’s as part of Recovery Month activities. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, today toured the Focus Counselling Services facility in St. George’s last week as part of Recovery Month activities. “Minister […]

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CARPHA Leads Child Development Training

September 28, 2025

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA], recently hosted training in Bermuda to “enhance the skills of healthcare personnel in child growth monitoring and development.” A Government spokesperson said, “A central focus of the sessions was the use of the World Health Organization [WHO] child growth standards, an evidence-based […]

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Kiwon Waldron Secures Victory At Hoosier Park

September 28, 2025

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron returned to the winner’s circle at Harrah’s Hoosier Park after a successful night of racing that included a victory in his final race. Waldron, who competed in four races, consistently placed in the top five. His win came in Race 10, where he drove Mclady of Hearts to […]

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Tennis: Back to School Tournament Day #3

September 28, 2025

The third day of the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s [BLTA] Annual Back to School Tournament took place at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. Girls Singles 12 6 6 Chloe Mcbrearty defeated 1 1 Arianna Parra Delgado Girls Singles 14 Consolation Quarter-Final 10 Ella Metschnabel defeated 01 Katie Pursell 10 Samantha Morgan defeated 04 Isla Mutch […]

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Regiment anniversary salute to ‘thousands who served’

September 28, 2025

Six decades of dedicated service from the Royal Bermuda Regiment were marked with pride during the Friday sitting of the House of Assembly.
Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, traced its…

Enrique Russell strike gets PHC off to winning start

September 28, 2025

PHC Zebras 1 St George’s Colts 0

St George’s Colts were left to rue squandered chances after Enrique Russell’s second-half winner earned PHC Zebras a victory they probably did not deserve at PHC …

Tobiah Goodchild seals first under-18 tennis title

September 28, 2025

Tobiah Goodchild fought from a set down to claim his maiden under-18 boys title after overcoming Tristan Pettit in a titanic three-hour final at the Back to School tennis tournament, which concluded a…

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Weather Forecast For Monday September 29

September 28, 2025

Monday, September 29 is expected to become increasingly cloudy with a possible passing shower, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7.11am and […]

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Burt to represent Bermuda in three European countries

September 28, 2025

David Burt aims to advance Bermudian relations and interests in Europe in the week ahead.
A spokeswoman said the Premier and Minister of Finance will meet with regulators and government officials in I…

New parents on podium at national championships

September 28, 2025

Matt Boys and Gabby Arnold clinched the top positions at the Bermuda Bicycle Association National Criterium Championships on Sunday.
Boys, who became a new father three months ago, completed 33 laps i…

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Island practitioners train in new child growth standards

September 28, 2025

Training sessions on health guidelines for children’s growth have been held in Bermuda in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency.
The adoption of World Health Organisation child growth …

Swimmers remember coach at Barry Hanson Memorial meet

September 28, 2025

A former Bermuda swimming coach was honoured at the Barry Hanson Memorial Meet on Saturday morning.
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association took the time to remember Hanson, a longtime coach, who was…

Sun Life appoints Sujoy Ghosh to lead high net worth business

September 28, 2025

Sun Life Financial Inc has named Sujoy Ghosh as chief executive of its global high net worth business, which includes operations in Bermuda, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Mr Ghosh, who takes up the role on…

Everest Re expands into India

September 28, 2025

Everest Re, the Bermudian-based reinsurance division of Everest Group Ltd, has expanded its Asia-Pacific footprint with the launch of a new office in India’s Gujarat International Finance Tec-City. Th…

Young running talent shines at Arboretum

September 28, 2025

Some of Bermuda’s brightest young running talent swapped the track for the grass on Saturday.
The Bermuda National Athletics Association held its first cross county meeting of the season at the Arbore…

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Housekeeping legislation clears speed detection devices

September 28, 2025

MPs have approved legislation that allows speed devices to be used as evidence in court.
The Road Traffic Amendment and Validation Bill 2025 was read a second time and passed without objection in the…

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Conor White Races On Track In Switzerland

September 28, 2025

Cyclist Conor White competed for only the second time on the velodrome at the 3 Days of Aigle at the World Cycling Centre in Aigle, Switzerland. White did not finish the Men’s Elite Scratch Race and Men’s Elite Omnium Race – both gruelling endurance races. He did, however, achieve a fifteenth-place finish in the Men’s […]

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Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Earn Draw

September 28, 2025

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island earned a 2-2 draw away to El Paso Locomotive in the United Soccer League Championship on Friday [September 26]. A former Bermuda national team captain, Smith made history in his first year as a head coach last term, leading Rhode Island to the Eastern Conference final in their inaugural season. Rhode […]

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Employment and training courses show positive results

September 28, 2025

More than 150 young people were gainfully employed through summer employment and internship programmes, the Minister of Labour and Economy said on Friday.
Jason Hayward said that more than 160 young a…

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AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings Of Nissan

September 28, 2025

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- [Excellent] from A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” [Excellent] from “a” [Excellent] of Nissan Global Reinsurance, Ltd. [NGRe] [Hamilton, Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect NGRe’s balance sheet strength, which […]

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Appleby Advises MultiStrat On Investment

September 28, 2025

Appleby Bermuda advised MultiStrat on a strategic investment from a major institutional asset manager with over USD 100 billion in assets under management. A spokesperson said, “Appleby Bermuda, led by partners Brad Adderley and Max Tetlow, advised MultiStrat, a Bermuda-based collateralized insurer and reinsurance investment platform on a strategic investment from a large institutional asset […]

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September 28, 2025

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Photos & Video: Sports Card Brunch At Princess

September 27, 2025

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club hosted a brunch to celebrate the winning youth collectors of the Bermuda Police Service and Hamilton Princess Sports Superstars Card Series. A spokesperson said, “Today, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club hosted a celebratory brunch for the grand prize winners of the BPS x Hamilton Princess Sports Superstars Card Series. A […]

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Jacob Madeiros Scores For Columbia College

September 27, 2025

Bermudian footballer Jacob Madeiros scored for Columbia College in a 7-0 home win against Carolina Christian College on Wednesday [September 24]. Madeiros, who has represented Bermuda Under-20, scored his team’s third goal in the 70th minute. The freshman striker also had an assist moments later, creating a goal for Natneal Micheal. Madeiros previously captained the […]

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North Village & Devonshire Colts Issue Apology

September 27, 2025

North Village and Devonshire Colts issued a joint statement apologising to “everyone impacted by the events that took place following Friday evening’s match.” The statement says, “On behalf of North Village Community Club and Devonshire Colts Football Club, we extend our sincerest apologies to everyone impacted by the events that took place following Friday evening’s […]

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Column: Dr Christine Ritchie On Alzheimer’s

September 27, 2025

[Column written by Dr Christine Ritchie] Alzheimer’s is a disease that inspires a great deal of concern in many of us, whether already living with a loved one who is suffering from it or because we are concious of the risks in the future. There is reason for concern, too, with Dementia Bermuda having estimated […]

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Retail Sales Decreased 0.6% In May 2025

September 27, 2025

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 0.9% in May – the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 0.6% when compared to May 2024, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the May 2025 Retail Sales Index […]

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Bill to create benefit entities approved by Parliament

September 27, 2025

The House of Assembly approved two pieces of legislation yesterday aimed at supporting companies and trusts who wish to invest in the public interest.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour…

North Village and Devonshire Colts apologise for brawl

September 27, 2025

North Village and Devonshire Colts have apologised for the brawl that broke out at the end of the opening Premier Division game of the season on Friday night.
After Devonshire Colts had beaten Village…

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May Consumer Price Index: Inflation 1.8%

September 27, 2025

Consumers paid 1.8% more in May than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ May 2025 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 1.8 per cent more in […]

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Pink Sand Consultants Supports Young Travellers

September 27, 2025

Crystal Dill recently established Pink Sand Consultants to “fill a gap in professional, dependable support services tailored for children, young people, and young adults travelling between Bermuda and the United Kingdom.” A spokesperson said, “We appreciate that not all individuals can navigate international travel independently, especially since British Airways no longer offers services for unaccompanied […]

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Duty relief granted for Elbow Beach redevelopment

September 27, 2025

Legislation to assist the renovation and reopening of the Elbow Beach Hotel property passed with broad support in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Cul…

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BLTA Back To School Tournament Day 2 Results

September 27, 2025

Day two of the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s [BLTA] Annual Back to School Tournament took place at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. Boy’s Singles 16 Quarter-Final 6 6 Hasan Khan 2 1 Raul Maldonado Jaime Girls Singles 14 Quarter-Final 6 6 Chloe Mcbrearty 0 0 Katie Pursell 6 6 Isabella Neururer 0 3 Samantha Morgan […]

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Kai Sampson Joins Spanish Side Málaga

September 27, 2025

Promising Bermudian footballer Kai Sampson has signed for Spanish club Málaga after impressing at a showcase event. Sampson, 19, will continue his development at the second tier side’s academy. The midfielder has already gained international experience representing the Steven Gerrard Academy at the Mediterranean International Cup this year. Spanish Soccer Trials posted the images below […]

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White Hill Field Community Clean-Up

September 27, 2025

White Hill Field Community Clean-Up (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Home Affairs Parliamentary Question Responses

September 27, 2025

The total amount paid for the Cost-of-Living Summit in June 2025 was $57,009.64, Minister Lightbourne’s travel expenses are posted on the government portal and “recent convention regarding expenses for Public Officers accompanying Ministers on official travel overseas has been that such expenses would not be subject to Parliamentary Questions” and there were five consultants working […]

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Minister On Police, CCTV, Overseas Officers, More

September 27, 2025

Approximately 400 CCTV camera views are now available to officers, overseas specialist officers will be deployed to provide targeted support in investigations, and Government has guaranteed rewards of up to $50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and charge of individuals responsible for violent crime, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said as he provided an […]

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Devonshire Colts Earn Win Over Village

September 27, 2025

Devonshire Colts enjoyed a 2-1 win over defending champions North Village on the opening night of the new Premier Division season at Bernard Park yesterday [September 26]. Teniko Eve opened the scoring in the 20th minute before the visiting side doubled their lead in the 55th minute through Elisha Darrell. Jontè Smith pulled a goal […]

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Bermuda Defeat Grenada In Volleyball

September 27, 2025

Bermuda made an excellent start at the ECVA Women’s volleyball event in Antigua & Barbuda, defeating Grenada in their opening match. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda delivered a strong performance in the opening match of the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4, defeating Grenada 3-0 [25-14, 25-10, 25-15] at the YMCA in St. John’s. The tournament runs from […]

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FrayStar Cricket To Hold Celebration Event

September 27, 2025

The FrayStar Cricket Institute will hold a Gratitude and Celebration Banquet at the Berkeley Institute Cafetorium tonight [September 27] at 7pm. The event will feature a programme overview, player testimonials, dinner and entertainment, and guest speakers such as Gus Logie, the former West Indies batter and ex-Bermuda coach, Bermuda captain Terryn Fray, and former West […]

Fahy: public have right to know how funds are spent

September 27, 2025

An opposition MP claimed today that a response to parliamentary questions demonstrated “a fear of public scrutiny” after information about public officers who accompany ministers on overseas travel wa…