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Gabriella Arnold Competes In Kentucky Crit

October 20, 2024

Gabriella Arnold recently competed in the first-ever Country Boy Crit, an event which featured multiple races for pros, and amateurs at Lanes Run Business Park near Country Boy Brewing, in Kentucky. Arnold competed in the women’s pro race representing LA Sweat finished 12th. Related Stories Conor White Races In Gravel Championships Cyclists Continue Competing In […]

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Column: Dr. Watkins On The Impact Of Stroke

October 20, 2024

[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] When a loved one suffers a stroke, the impact is not only felt by the individual, but also by their family and caregivers. The aftermath of a stroke can be overwhelming and challenging, requiring significant adjustments and support from those closest to the affected individual. Understanding the impact of […]

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Column: Myron On Ageing, Longevity & Legacy

October 20, 2024

[Column written by Martha Harris Myron] Today is the day. You turn 80, decades and decades longer than you ever thought you would live in this endlessly fascinating world of ours. So, what do you do to celebrate? There is the thought of the usual happy media-compelling consumer enticements. You know: maybe some golden bling […]

Jonté Smith makes winning return to St George’s with North Village

October 19, 2024

St George’s Colts 1 North Village 3

Jonté Smith made a victorious return to St George’s by scoring a penalty and creating a goal as North Village condemned his former side to their first Premier…

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Food festival events cancelled owing to inclement weather

October 19, 2024

The remainder of the Taste of Bermuda food festival has been cancelled because of poor weather conditions.
Both the City Hall All-White Ball that was scheduled to take place tonight and the Tasting V…

Kamali Davis stars against former club as Devonshire Cougars tame Paget Lions

October 19, 2024

Paget Lions 1 Devonshire Cougars 4

Kamali Davis came back to haunt his former team as he scored two goals, including one from the penalty spot, to lead Devonshire Cougars to an easy victory over …

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This Evening’s City Hall All-White Ball Cancelled

October 19, 2024

Due to “persistent inclement weather,” tonight’s [Oct 19] City Hall All-White Ball has been cancelled. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is advising members of the public that, unfortunately, due to persistent inclement weather, tonight’s City Hall All-White Ball, a part of the Taste of Bermuda weekend, has been cancelled. “We still invite you […]

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Flora Duffy Finishes Third In Las Vegas

October 19, 2024

Dame Flora Duffy achieved a breakthrough performance with her best finish in the T100 Triathlon World Tour after placing third in Lake Las Vegas today [October 19]. Duffy demonstrated her rapid improvement at the longer distance [2-kilometre swim, 80km bike, 18km run], having finished ninth in her first race of the series in Ibiza, Spain, […]

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Rugby: Police, Teachers & Renegades Win

October 19, 2024

Rugby action returned to the National Sports Center, with women’s and men’s division action taking place. Women Division Police 22 Renegades 0 In the opener Police shutout the Renegades 22 – 0, the Police got single tries from Anna Hutchinson, Maegan Stecko, Akila Craig, and Olivia Smart, while Hutchinson added a conversion. Teachers 49 Amazons […]

Dame Flora Duffy makes podium in T100 Las Vegas

October 19, 2024

Dame Flora Duffy proudced a breakthrough performance to finish third in T100 Las Vegas on Saturday.
Duffy, who finished eighth in Ibiza three weeks ago on her first attempt at the 100km distance, look…

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Weather Forecast For Sunday October 20

October 19, 2024

Sunday, October 20 is expected to see a possible morning shower, brightening up during afternoon, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 7.27am […]

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Live Video: Bermuda vs St. Lucia Volleyball

October 19, 2024

The Bermuda national women’s volleyball team is matching up against St. Lucia this afternoon [Oct 19] as part of the ECVA Women’s Volleyball Championships, and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories Bermuda Defeat St. Maarten In Volleyball Videos: Volleyball Beach Spike Fest Video: National Volleyball Team Travel Overseas Photos & Video: […]

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Police: O’Neil Swaby Retires After 20 Years

October 19, 2024

Detective Constable O’Neil Swaby has retired from the Bermuda Police Service after 20 years of service. A police spokesperson said, “Friday, 18th October 2024, marked the retirement of Detective Constable [DC] O’Neil Swaby. “A proud Jamaican, he joined the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] 20 years ago and has a total of 35 years’ policing experience. […]

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Ball Hockey: BDA Spirits & Spine & Sport Win

October 19, 2024

The Bermuda ball hockey season continued with a double-header at the PCC Hockey Rink producing 25 goals. BDA Spirits 8 Hamilton Princess 5 Thirteen goals were scored in the opener as BDA Spirits defeated the Hamilton Princess 8 – 5. BDA Spirits got 6 goals off the stick of Robbie Bailey, while Jeff Loper scored […]

Watch live: Flora Duffy competes in Las Vegas T100 series

October 19, 2024

Dame Flora Duffy is taking on the best in the world in the T100 Triathlon Series in Las Vegas and you can wacth all the action live here.
Duffy finished eighth in her first attempt over this 100km dis…

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Robin Hood Claim Corona Charity Shield

October 19, 2024

Robin Hood claimed victory in the Corona League Charity Shield after beating Terrace Onions 4-3 on penalties at Goose Gosling Field yesterday [October 18]. The match ended 2-2 after regulation time, with Pete Taylor and Chris McCarthy scoring for Hood. Andy Forster and Jack Higson netted for Onions. The Corona League will feature seven teams […]

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Bermuda To Host 2025 Concacaf U17 Qualifiers

October 19, 2024

Bermuda will host its group of the 2025 Concacaf Under-17 Men’s Qualifiers in February 2025. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is thrilled to announce that Bermuda has been selected to host our group of the 2025 Concacaf Under-17 [U17] Men’s Qualifiers. This prestigious tournament will feature some of the region’s most promising young […]

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Young Men’s Social Club Defeat Wolves

October 19, 2024

At the Devonshire Recreation Club, this Premier Division match started with both teams looking to change their fortunes, Wolves were looking to bounce back from the heavy defeat they had in their last outing, while Young Men Social Club were looking to also bounce back from a defeat in their last match. The Premier Division […]

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Bermuda Start Competing In Caribbean Golf

October 19, 2024

The Caribbean Golf Association Four-Ball Championships commenced at the Plantation Golf Course in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago. In the mid-amateur men’s division, Bermuda pair Eric West and Jonathan James lead after day one with a score of 1-under par. Mark Ray and Roger Brangman are tied as leaders in the senior men’s division, also at […]

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Column: PLP’s Robinson On Strategic Investment

October 19, 2024

[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Leslie Robinson] As the Junior Minister for Public Works, I am excited to share the details of our recent massive social investment—an initiative designed to restore our roads, clean up our public spaces, and ensure that Bermuda’s natural beauty is preserved. This $3.4 million investment focuses on two core […]

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Bermuda Field Hockey: Ravens & Budgies Draw

October 19, 2024

The Bermuda Field Hockey Women’s League season began with a 3-3 draw between the Ravens and Budgies at the National Sports Center. The match featured several members of the Bermuda Women’s National Team, who recently competed at the same venue. Budgies forward Georgia Harris opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a field goal. […]

Watch: Bermuda women’s volleyball team win first match in Antigua

October 19, 2024

Bermuda’s senior women’s volleyball team made a fine start to their first international competition in five years by thrashing Sint Maarten on Friday night.
Fresh off the plane after only arriving in …

Duffy determined not to make up the numbers in T100 series

October 19, 2024

Dame Flora Duffy heads into her next race in Las Vegas today insisting she is “not here to make up the numbers”.
The 2020 Olympic triathlon champion finished eighth in her first attempt on the T100 Tr…

Hardtman brothers secure second league win for Social Club

October 19, 2024

Wolves 0 Young Men’s Social Club 2

Brothers Josh and Mical Hardtman hit first-half goals to steer Young Men’s Social Club to their second Premier Division victory when they beat Wolves at Devonsh…

Watch: The school helping to create Bermuda’s Olympians

October 19, 2024

When triathlete Erica Hawley and swimmer Emma Harvey took to the water at the Olympics for Bermuda this summer, the students at England’s best school were enthralled.
Millfield School, a co-ed institu…

Storm brace for energetic Dockies in netball league

October 19, 2024

Storm captain Debré Evans has praised opponents Docksiders for bringing excitement to the league as the winter netball season starts at Bernard Park Netball Courts this evening.
Evans spoke of the vib…

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‘My time was up … they saved me’

October 19, 2024

A former policeman who suffered a medical condition while riding in Hamilton has hailed the quick-thinking actions of people who were first on the scene.
Peter Shaw, from Paget, also believed his exer…

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Fired Chamber of Commerce CEO apologises

October 19, 2024

The former chief executive of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has apologised and admitted transferring more than $15,000 into her personal account.
In a Facebook comment made after The Royal Gazette
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UK court to hear City of Hamilton’s case against Government

October 19, 2024

A legal battle over the future of the island’s two municipalities is to go before the Privy Council in London this year.
According to the Privy Council website, the dispute between the Corporation of …

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Sale not ruled out after Spirit of Bermuda secures safety certificate

October 19, 2024

A vessel that played a key role in the education of many young Bermudians will be “less active” in the year ahead as operators consider her future.
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation said that consideratio…

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Counsel give final statements in gun possession trial

October 19, 2024

A Somerset man charged with possession of a gun and ammunition gave a version of events that was “like a Hollywood movie”, a prosecutor said.
Attorney Adley Duncan made the claim when he gave his fina…

At what point in financial wellness journey can you spend on fun?

October 19, 2024

Dear Dave,
I just finished paying off all my consumer debt in Baby Step 2. It took a long time, but I finally did it. Now, it’s time to grow my $1,000 beginner emergency fund to a full-funded emergenc…

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Oct 19

October 19, 2024

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, October 19th. On Monday the Oleander container ship, the Zuiderdam cruise ship and the Liberty of the Seas cruise ships are expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Rotterdam […]

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Ingham & La Salle Compete Against Hopkins

October 19, 2024

Caleb Ingham and his La Salle men’s swimming and diving teammates hosted their second straight competition at Kirk Pool, this time competing against the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays. Ingham and his teammates fell by a score of 161 – 126. Ingham swam the anchor leg for the La Salle men’s 400 yard medley relay C […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 18 2024

October 19, 2024

October 18 saw 2,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $67,375.00 BD. 1,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.3% at $38.50 per share, while another 1,500 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.3% at $19.25 per share. The BSX finished at 19.25, up 1.12% […]

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Live Video: Bermuda vs St. Maarten Volleyball

October 18, 2024

The Bermuda national women’s volleyball team is matching up against St. Maarten this evening [Oct 18] as part of the ECVA Women’s Volleyball Championships, and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories Videos: Volleyball Beach Spike Fest Video: National Volleyball Team Travel Overseas Photos & Video: Corporate Volleyball Tournament Video, Photos & […]

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Ministry Extends Condolences To Bean Family

October 18, 2024

The Ministry of Transport extends its condolences to the family of the late Mr. Quinton Bernell Bean, a “beloved taxi owner and a true ambassador of Bermuda’s hospitality industry”. Minister Wayne Furbert said, “For decades, Mr. Bean embodied the spirit of Bermuda, sharing his love for the island with countless visitors. His gracious and welcoming […]

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Football: Rangers & Hood Match Postponed

October 18, 2024

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has announced that the match between Southampton Rangers and Robin Hood scheduled for Sunday [Oct 20] has been postponed. A spokesperson said, “Due to a shortage of Officials for this weekend, the First Division match between S’Rangers/R Hood scheduled for Sunday, October 20th has been postponed. “The match has been […]

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30 Minute Video: October 18 ZBM Evening News

October 18, 2024

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Oct 18 2024

October 18, 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 18] include notice of intended marriage. Marriage Notice: Frederick Jackson & Malikah Sheeheed Notice type: Legal Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Intended Marriage Notice ID: LN0618/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 18 October, 2024 The Marriage Act, 1944 Notice of Intended Marriage The persons named […]

Two become pupils at Walkers

October 18, 2024

Chrysda Smith and Kaleb Phillips have joined the 12-month pupillage programme in the Bermuda office of Walkers.
They will spend six months with the firm’s corporate, finance, funds & insurance tea…

Bermuda to host Under-17 World Cup qualifiers

October 18, 2024

Bermuda’s quest to qualify for the Fifa Under-17 World Cup next year has received a massive boost with the island to host one of the groups for the Concacaf qualifiers.
The island was selected togethe…

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Sale not ruled out after Spirit secures safety certificate

October 18, 2024

A vessel that played a key role in the education of many young Bermudians will be “less active” in the year ahead as operators consider her future.
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation said that consideratio…

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Long Day At The Track For Waldron In Indiana

October 18, 2024

Kiwon Waldron spent a long day at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, as the harness race season continued with qualifiers in the morning and the main event in the evening. In the morning qualifiers, Wadron competed in race 1 in the pace class in the bike of Jn Dominator, they crossed the line 5th with […]

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Women urged to get checked for Mammogram Day

October 18, 2024

Women were urged today by the Minister of Health to get checked for breast cancer as the island marked National Mammogram Day.
Kim Wilson said in a statement that annual mammograms can help ensure ear…

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BFA U-18 Football: Vasco & PHC Zebras Win

October 18, 2024

The Bermuda Football Association’s under 18 Appleby youth league got underway with a double-header at the National Sports Center North Field, which produced 11 goals in total. Vasco 3 Devonshire Colts 1 In the opener, Vasco defeated the Devonshire Colts 3 – 1. After a scoreless first half, Vasco took the lead in the 51st […]

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Spirit Will Be ‘Less Active For Coming Year’

October 18, 2024

Spirit of Bermuda has received its safety certification however “due to financial constraints” it “will be less active for the coming year” and “if a clear and sustainable path cannot be found, then selling Spirit will likely have to be considered,” the Bermuda Sloop Foundation said today. A spokesperson said, “After 10 weeks in Lunenburg […]

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Column: Darrell On Cybersecurity & More

October 18, 2024

[Column written by Gilbert Darrell] As Bermuda solidifies its position as a global hub for financial services and technology innovation, the need for strong cybersecurity measures becomes increasingly urgent. The rising frequency and sophistication of cyber threats require businesses to adopt best practices to safeguard their operations and sensitive data. While regulatory frameworks are important, […]

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Bermuda Climb Two Spots In Concacaf Rankings

October 18, 2024

The Bermuda national football team has climbed two places in the Concacaf rankings after two home wins over Dominica in the Concacaf Nations League. Coach Michael Findlay’s side beat Dominica 6-1 last weekend and 3-2 on Tuesday night and are second in League B group D with nine points from four games. Bermuda are 21st […]

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Man accused of nightclub attack

October 18, 2024

A man appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning accused of a nightclub attack that left another man injured.
Ashaun Hassell, 34, was charged with wounding Malik Cann with intent to do grievous bodil…