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Volleyball teams perform with credit in Nike Boston Festival

February 9, 2025

The Paradise Hitters under-13 blue team proved the pick of Bermuda’s six volleyball squads at the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival.
The talented girls team picked up silver bracket medals after winning…

Late Chae Brangman goal dents North Village title hopes

February 9, 2025

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Devonshire Cougars threw the Premier Division wide open with a narrow victory over league leaders North Village in an entertaining encounter at Bernard Park o…

AI forces job losses at human resources firm

February 9, 2025

A business development leader at the Bermuda Clarity Institute remains steadfast in his assertion that there will be huge shifts in the workforce as a result of the development of artificial intellige…

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OBA plans overhaul of work permit application process

February 9, 2025

The One Bermuda Alliance will set up a public database to track the success rates of Bermudians working in closed and restricted category industries, the party has declared.
Ben Smith, the deputy lead…

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Weather Forecast For Monday February 10

February 9, 2025

Monday, February 10 is expected to see sunny breaks, showers approaching from north by midday, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at 7.06am […]

Skyward Specialty in $11.7m commutation with R&Q Re

February 9, 2025

Houston-headquartered Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc has commuted a loss portfolio transfer and adverse development and retrocession agreement with R&Q Re (Bermuda) Ltd.
Skyward said it rel…

Champions start Legends Series in style

February 9, 2025

Anybody watching the Ed Sherlock 8k on Sunday morning would have been forgiven for thinking it was Groundhog Day as Sean Trott and Gayle Lindsay blitzed to victory.
Both runners entered the first leg …

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Caribbean Pickleball Nations Cup Opening Day

February 9, 2025

The Caribbean Pickleball Nations Cup, presented by Butterfield Bank, got underway at the Pickleball Cayman facility in the Cayman Islands, with Bermuda making a dominant start against the Bahamas. Bermuda recorded a comprehensive 4-0 victory. Sasha Fisher and Imani Phillips got the ball rolling with a resounding 15-0 win over Tricia Fernandes and Erika Knowles […]

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Customs & Police: Joint Anti-Drug Training

February 9, 2025

The Customs Department and the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] recently conducted joint training to “strengthen border security and combat the growing threat of drug and weapon smuggling.” A Government spokesperson said, “The specialised session equipped enforcement personnel with updated knowledge and strategies for detecting and preventing illicit substances and contraband from entering Bermuda. “This joint […]

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Phillips & Arizona State Sweep Northern Arizona

February 9, 2025

Daniel Phillips and his No. 24 Arizona State men’s tennis teammates bounced back from their hard-fought battle with Pepperdine by sweeping Northern Arizona University [NAU] in a 4-0 victory. The Arizona State duo of Phillips and Tanner Povey remained undefeated in doubles play, clinching the doubles point with a 6-3 victory over Piotr Galus and […]

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PLP Reminds Seniors About Advance Polls

February 9, 2025

“We remind all seniors that they can take advantage of the advance poll,” PLP Party Chair Dawn Simmons said. A spokesperson said, “All Bermudian seniors aged 65 and over are eligible to vote in the Advance poll. The Progressive Labour Party strongly encourages seniors to take this opportunity. “We know life gets busy and it […]

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Under 18 & Senior League Netball Results

February 9, 2025

Despite intermittent rain showers, the Bermuda Netball Association season resumed at Bernard’s Park, with action across the Under-18 and Senior Leagues. Under 18 Division: League Cup Tournament Continues The Under-18 League Cup Tournament saw three matches played. The Storm defeated the North Village Lady Rams 19-17, the Phoenix Fire overcame the DC Diamonds 13-5, and […]

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Customs officers team up with police for training session

February 9, 2025

Police and customs officers have completed joint training sessions in a bid to strengthen border security and combat the threat of drug and weapon smuggling.
According to a government spokesman, the s…

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Jamin Hodgkins Kicks Seven Points In Win

February 9, 2025

Bermudian rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins kicked seven points in Pacific Pride Academy’s 17-15 win at home to Westshore RFC in their British Columbia Men’s Premier League yesterday [February 8]. Hodgkins, a former Bermuda Under-19 international and Warwick Academy student, kicked two conversions and one penalty. He plays as a fly-half or fullback. Hodgkins, who […]

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Advanced polling opens for seniors, travellers, incapacitated

February 9, 2025

Seniors, the incapacitated and those who will be off island during the February 18 General Election can cast their vote at an advanced polling station tomorrow and on Tuesday.
Advanced polling will ta…

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Live Video: BYC With Hayward & Richardson

February 9, 2025

Bermuda Youth Connect [BYC] and Bernews are hosting a discussion with Minister Jason Hayward and Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson this afternoon [Feb 9] regarding population, demographics and immigration. It is the first of two topic-based panel discussions that all the island’s political parties and the movement for independent candidates have been invited to take part […]

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‘PLP will never abandon you’, central candidates pledge

February 9, 2025

If there was any apathy towards a Progressive Labour Party vote in the upcoming General Election from within its membership, it was far from evident at the Central Family Reunion Rally last night.
The…

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Volleyball Teams Continue Boston Festival

February 9, 2025

Day two of the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival saw Bermuda’s teams back in action at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, with varying degrees of success. The Big Wave Riders under-16 boys’ team had a difficult day, losing all three of their round two matches. They fell to Sportime 16 team 25-19, 23-25, 15-10, Western […]

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Bobb And Cann Shine At Doc Hale VT Meet

February 9, 2025

Caitlyn Bobb and Shayla Cann both produced impressive performances at the Doc Hale VT Meet. Bobb, competing for Virginia Tech, took first place in the women’s 400m, winning her heat in a time of 53.58, which was enough to secure the overall victory. Cann, representing Elon University, set a new personal best in the women’s […]

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Trott And Lindsay Claim Ed Sherlock Wins

February 9, 2025

Sean Trott and Gayle Lindsay claimed victories in The Ed Sherlock 8K Road Race today [February 9]. Trott won the men’s race in a time of 27min 59sec, with Christopher Harris second in 29:34 and Jake Smith third in 30:06. Lindsay was the first female finisher in 30:41, with Teresa Ruiz second in 33:10 and […]

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Tuff Dogs Defeat Hood In Corona League

February 9, 2025

Tuffs Dogs defeated Robin Hood, the Corona League leaders, 1-0 at Goose Gosling Field yesterday [February 8]. Chris DeSilva scored the winner for Tuff Dogs. Related Stories Inter BDA Defeat Onions In Corona League Matches Postponed Due To Officials Shortage Bermuda Under-17 Defeated By Curaçao Rahzir Smith-Jones Makes 50th Appearance Nathan Trott Keeps Clean Sheet […]

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Caribbean Pickleball Championships Day Two

February 9, 2025

The Caribbean Pickleball Championships & Caribbean Nations Cup, presented by Butterfield Bank, continued at the Pickleball Cayman facility in the Cayman Islands, with Bermuda players back in action. In the 3.5 mixed doubles senior division, Vincent Chaves, and Marie Helene Paré ended their group stage with a record of 2 wins and a loss, they […]

Dandy Town leave it late to stay in title contention

February 9, 2025

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Dandy Town stayed in the title chase after two goals in the last ten minutes helped them to overcome a stubborn Hamilton Parish at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday n…

Quinaceo Hunt saves penalty to preserve draw for PHC

February 9, 2025

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Quinaceo Hunt saved a late penalty to earn PHC a point at home to Devonshire Colts on Saturday night.
Hunt saved the effort by Chemarl Henry, who had earlier pulled Colts…

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Watson-Brown Helps Georgia Win Senior Day

February 9, 2025

Logan Watson-Brown and her University of Georgia swimming and diving teammates celebrated senior day in style, cruising to victory over Emory at Bauerle Pool at Gabrielsen Natatorium. Prior to the meet, 30 members of the Georgia senior class, including Watson-Brown, were recognized for their significant contributions to the program. Watson-Brown played a key role in […]

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Smith Finishes 7th In 800M Heat At Invitational

February 9, 2025

Sancho Smith represented Clayton State men’s track and field at the UAB Vulcan Invitational Meet, held at the Birmingham CrossPlex. Smith competed in the men’s 800m, finishing seventh in his heat and 28th overall with a time of 2:00.59. Related Stories Armstrong Competes At NCAA Championships Armstrong Competes In MAAC Championships Marshall & Outerbridge Compete […]

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Gombey Evolution Troupe 10th Anniversary

February 8, 2025

Gombey Evolution Troupe 10th Anniversary (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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PLP Central Family Reunion

February 8, 2025

PLP Central Family Reunion (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Richardson On OBA, Race, Politics & More

February 8, 2025

“If you share our ideology of building a fairer Bermuda for all Bermudians, you are welcomed with open arms in the Progressive Labour Party,” Anthony Richardson said. Anthony Richardson — the incumbent and PLP candidate for Constituency #7 Hamilton South — said, “In this campaign, the Progressive Labour Party has talked about women, we’ve talked […]

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SCARS Statement On Sex Offender’s Release

February 8, 2025

SCARS said they remain “deeply concerned, just as we were in 2023, about the release of Mr. Cox, a repeat offender, and the risks posed to children in our community.” A spokesperson said, “Here is our list of questions and grave concerns regarding the article that was published in the local media: “1.What treatment did Mr. […]

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Live Video: PLP Central Family Reunion

February 8, 2025

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is hosting a ‘Central Family Reunion’ this evening [Feb 8] at the Berkeley Institute. We will have a photo gallery later on and in the meantime the live video is below. For full coverage of the 2025 Election and past elections, visit the links below, with comprehensive coverage available on […]

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Ball Hockey: Positive Image Defeat Princess

February 8, 2025

The lone Bermuda ball hockey winter league match at the PCC Hockey Rink was a goal-fest, with Positive Image Dental running out convincing 7-1 winners against the Hamilton Princess. Shane Matchett and Sam Viera both bagged two goals each for Positive Image Dental, while Matt Mcphail, Jeremie Faucher, and Craig Rowat each chipped in with […]

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Teams Compete At Boston Volleyball Festival

February 8, 2025

Bermuda’s Volleyball talent was on display at the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, with several teams representing the island. The Big Wave Riders Under-16 team had a mixed start to the tournament. They opened with a hard-fought win against Legacy Boys 16 Premier 25-16, 23-25, 15-12 but then fell […]

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Isabella Howes Finishes Second In B Final

February 8, 2025

At the Ontario University Athletics [OUA] Swimming Championships inside the Markham Pan Am Centre, Isabella Howes and her Western Swimming and Diving teammates took to the pool for Day One. Howes competed in the women’s 200 SC meter freestyle preliminaries, finishing 14th overall with a time of 2:07.46. This result qualified her for the B […]

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Reggie Lambe Scores In Needham Victory

February 8, 2025

Bermuda footballer Reggie Lambe scored in Needham Market’s 6-1 win away to Farsley Celtic in the Vanarama National League North today [February 8]. The Bermuda midfielder netted his side’s fourth goal with a header in the 59th minute to make it 4-1. Needham are twentieth in the table with 28 points from 30 matches. 59′ […]

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Inter BDA Defeat Onions In Corona League

February 8, 2025

Inter BDA defeated Terrace Onions 3-2 in the Corona League at Goose Gosling Field yesterday [February 7]. Andy Foster and Alfie Stark gave Onions a 2-0 lead before Inter BDA fought back to claim the win through goals from Hines Marley, Redmond Scott and DaSilva Lucas. Meanwhile, YGS drew 2-2 with FC Rhinos at the […]

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David Bascome’s Blast Defeated By Utica

February 8, 2025

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast were defeated 8-3 by Utica City in the Major Arena Soccer League [MASL] yesterday [February 7]. Baltimore have won ten matches and lost two so far this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as the team’s […]

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Video: Kane Crichlow Scores Hat-trick

February 8, 2025

Bermuda forward Kane Crichlow scored a hat-trick in Chelmsford City’s 4-3 win away to Farnborough in the Vanarama National League South today [February 8]. Crichlow, who has scored nine goals this season, netted in the 20th minute to make it 1-1 before adding his second, hitting a superb volley into the top corner in the […]

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Alexcie Burrows Earns Pre-Season Honours

February 8, 2025

Bermudian tennis player Alexcie Burrows is among three Virginia State University [VSU] players named in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association [CIAA] All-CIAA pre-season women’s tennis team. The announcement comes after the CIAA released its Women’s Tennis Predicted Order of Finish, with Burrows and her VSU team-mates tipped for a third-place finish this season. Burrows posted […]

Bermuda U17 vs Curaçao

February 8, 2025

Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Qualifier: Bermuda U17 vs Curaçao (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Staff members sought for summer day camps

February 8, 2025

A recruitment drive has commenced for staff at summer day camp activities for children.
The Department of Sport and Recreation is looking for people with a passion for working with young people.
Owen …

Two Premier Division matches postponed

February 8, 2025

There are only three matches in the Bermuda premier Division this weekend after two games were postponed.
The match between Young Men’s Social Club and Paget Lions, which was scheduled to take place a…

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‘They Arrive: Remembering The Enterprise’

February 8, 2025

The Department of Culture’s special edition of Creatives Live! will feature a free historical walking tour on Tuesday [Feb 11] that ”will explore acts of rebellion and resilience throughout Bermuda’s rich history.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture presents a special edition of Creatives Live! featuring a free historical walking tour titled ‘They Arrive: […]

Bermuda beaten by impressive Curaçao

February 8, 2025

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Bermuda endured the worst possible start in the Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Qualifier when they lost to an impressive Curaçao last night.
Early pressure from the away side led to…

Minimum payment: a recipe for disaster

February 8, 2025

There is no doubt about the convenience of having a credit card. These days, it is almost impossible to do anything without one – whether it’s making travel reservations, purchasing a large item, or …

Should my senior mum pay off last $60,000 of mortgage?

February 8, 2025

Dear Dave,
My mum is 76, and the only debt she has is about $60,000 left on her mortgage. She has $600,000 in retirement accounts, plus a long-term care insurance policy. But she has just $25,000 in a…

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Completion date set for speed camera installation

February 8, 2025

Speed cameras are expected to be introduced within the next fiscal year as part of the Ministry of National Security’s boost to the CCTV network.
A ministry spokesman confirmed that the technology was…

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Police review of conduct orders planned

February 8, 2025

A review of police conduct orders will be carried out this year and talks will be held with related organisations in efforts to “close gaps” around accountability, the Commissioner of Police has annou…

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Woman denies unlawfully circulating intimate pictures

February 8, 2025

A woman from Paget appeared in the Supreme Court yesterday to deny allegations that she sent out intimate pictures of a man without his consent.
The 44-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal rea…

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Spike seen in illegal dumping at island’s open spaces

February 8, 2025

The Bermuda National Trust has decried a “worrying rise” in illegal dumping at nature reserves across the island.
In its February newsletter, the trust said it spends many hours of staff time removing…