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BELCO Launch Ebilling Campaign For Earth Day

April 21, 2025

BELCO has launched a campaign which aims to get more customers signed up for electronic bills, and all paperless billing customers at the time of the draw next month will be eligible to win a $500 BELCO gift voucher. Win $500 BELCO Gift Voucher A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the launch […]

Bermuda blown away by USA in North American Cup

April 21, 2025

Jimmy Powell Oval (Bermuda won toss): USA beat Bermuda by ten wickets

Bermuda’s batters and bowlers were blown away by the United States in their third North American Cup match in Cayman on Mond…

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Youngsters turn out for Earth Day fundraiser

April 21, 2025

Several schools across the island have pitched in for an Earth Day fundraiser geared at raising environmental awareness and inspiring action.
Keep Bermuda Beautiful is celebrating Earth Day — which wi…

Auto Solutions staff named top Suzuki service advisers

April 21, 2025

Two employees at Auto Solutions have been recognised among the best service advisers across the Caribbean region by Suzuki.
David Furtado and Esther Bascome were named Suzuki’s Top Service Advisers f…

Belco launches ebilling campaign

April 21, 2025

Bermuda Electric Light Company has launched an ebilling campaign to get more customers signed up for electronic billing.
The campaign starting today in celebration of Earth Day, culminates in a draw f…

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Retail Sales Decreased 0.6% In December 2024

April 21, 2025

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 2.2% in December – the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 0.6% when compared to December 2023, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2024 Retail Sales […]

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December Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.1%

April 21, 2025

Consumers paid 2.1% more in December than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ December 2024 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, the annual average percentage was 1.9 […]

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Regiment Helps Train Trinidad Police Service

April 21, 2025

Four members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment traveled to Trinidad and Tobago to help train their police service on crowd control methods. A spokesperson said, “Members of a public order unit in the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service [TTPS] are updating their methods of crowd control thanks to training from the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR]. “Four RBR soldiers travelled […]

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OBA calls for abandoned building’s conversion to housing

April 21, 2025

A public school building sitting empty should be retrofitted for housing, an Opposition MP has proposed.
Michael Fahy, the Shadow Minister of Housing and Municipalities, said he was “stunned” that the…

BermudAir adds Charleston route

April 21, 2025

Travellers between Bermuda and the US now have another direct route to choose from, as BermudAir launched nonstop weekly flights to Charleston, South Carolina, over the Easter weekend.
The new Saturd…

End of the year rise in overseas purchasing

April 21, 2025

Overseas declarations are still on the rise according to the latest Retail Sales Index figures.
Overseas declarations were up 25.8 per cent in December, compared to December 2023.
One of the busiest…

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Tatiana Sousa Wins Silver Medal At Carifta

April 21, 2025

Tatiana Sousa has claimed Bermuda’s second medal at the Carifta Games after winning silver in the under-17 girls’ javelin today [April 21]. Sousa threw 42.24 metres with her first attempt at the Hasley Crawford Stadium. Charles, Zonique, of Antigua and Barbuda, won gold with a throw of 46.29. Cameron Adkins claimed Bermuda’s first medal at […]

Kalen Brunson extends time with QPR

April 21, 2025

Kalen Brunson will continue his football development at Queens Park Rangers for at least another two years.
The Bermuda Under-17 winger recently signed a two-year scholarship with the Sky Bet Champion…

Inflation moves higher in year to December

April 21, 2025

Inflation ticked higher to year’s end, as consumers paid 2.1 per cent more in December than they did a year before for a selected basket of goods and services.
The latest Consumer Price Index figures …

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Easter arrests prompt renewed warning on carrying knives

April 21, 2025

Police reported 23 arrests over the Easter holiday weekend for offences including outstanding warrants, impaired driving, possession of bladed articles and possession of controlled drugs.
Two drivers …

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Regiment provides crowd control training overseas

April 21, 2025

Four soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment delivered comprehensive training in crowd control techniques to members of the Trinidad & Tobago Police Service.
An RBR spokeswoman said that 26 peopl…

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Pope Francis mourned by island’s Catholic community

April 21, 2025

The death of Pope Francis this morning sparked a stream of tributes from members of Bermuda’s Roman Catholic community.
Michael Dunkley, a former One Bermuda Alliance Premier who met the Pope in 2016,…

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Fisheries management expert to speak at Bermuda College

April 21, 2025

An international fisheries scientist will offer a free lecture this week about fisheries management and the potential impact of climate change.
Sarah Lindley Smith, a fisheries social scientist and ma…

Cameron Adkins experiences highs and lows of Carifta

April 21, 2025

Young athlete Cameron Adkins experienced the highs and lows of top-level sport inside 24 hours at the Carifta Games in Trinidad & Tobago.
The 16-year-old was on a high after winning Bermuda’s firs…

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Warwick Academy hosts International Day

April 21, 2025

Pupils at Warwick Academy celebrated the school’s rich cultural diversity through an event geared towards encouraging a “strong sense of global citizenship”.
International Day, an annual event organis…

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Outdated facility is transformed into college conference hub

April 21, 2025

A space once used as a cafeteria has been given a new lease of life as a conference centre after a $500,000 facelift for the unit at Bermuda College.
The opening of the facility was announced by the B…

A daily slap in the face

April 21, 2025

Dear Sir,
Can anyone shed light on how this building at the Foot of the Lane (East Broadway) is allowed to remain in this deplorable condition, especially since it is at the front door to our city?
It…

Tatiana Sousa wins javelin silver medal at Carifta Games

April 21, 2025

Tatiana Sousa has won Bermuda’s second track and field medal at the 2025 Carifta Games after finishing second in the under-17 girls javelin on Monday morning.
Sousa threw 42.24 metres to claim the sil…

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Athletes To Compete In Carifta Finals

April 21, 2025

Three Bermuda athletes qualified for their event finals at the Carifta Games in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday [April 20]. Miles Outerbridge won his under-20 boys’ 200 metres semi-final heat in 21.08sec to place second overall. He will compete in the final today at the Hasley Crawford Stadium. Compatriot Preston Ephraim III placed seventh in his […]

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Free Lecture On Climate Change & Fisheries

April 21, 2025

BEST will hold a free lecture by Dr. Sarah Smith on “Bermuda’s fisheries management and the impacts of climate change” at Bermuda College on Thursday [April 24]. A spokesperson said, “The community is invited to attend a free lecture on Thursday, April 24th, to discover more about Bermuda’s fisheries management and the impacts of climate […]

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BermudAir Launches Flights To South Carolina

April 21, 2025

BermudAir has launched a new weekly flight to Charleston, South Carolina, with the inaugural flight landing on Saturday, April 19th. A spokesperson said, “The island of Bermuda and Charleston, South Carolina, are now just a short flight apart, thanks to BermudAir’s newest nonstop service to Charleston International Airport [CHS]. This exciting route launch marks the third […]

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Trinae Edwards Scores For River City Women

April 21, 2025

Bermudian Trinae Edwards scored for River City Women’s & Girls in a 2-0 win over Sleaford Town Ladies First in the Leicestershire Womens and Girls Football League Division One yesterday [April 20]. Compatriot Zakhari Turner also played for River City Women’s & Girls. River City Women’s & Girls are fifth in the table. Related Stories […]

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New Conference Centre Opens At College

April 21, 2025

The Bermuda College Foundation has opened the new Butterfield & Vallis Conference Centre, thanks to a $500,000 donation from Butterfield & Vallis which allowed for extensive upgrades and renovations. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation is pleased to announce the grand opening of the latest renovation project at Bermuda College, the Butterfield & Vallis Conference […]

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Appeal: Help Locate 48-Year-Old Knori Walker

April 21, 2025

The police said they are seeking public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Knori Walker. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Knori Walker, age 48. “Mr. Walker is described as having a slim build, with a light brown complexion, short low-cut hair, and brown eyes. “He was last […]

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Furtado & Bascome Earn Top Suzuki Honours

April 21, 2025

Auto Solutions Service Advisors David Furtado and Esther Bascome have been named Suzuki’s Top Service Advisors in the region for the fourth quarter of 2024. A spokesperson said, “Auto Solutions is proud to announce that two of its Service Advisors have been named Suzuki’s Top Service Advisors across the region for Q4-2024. David Furtado has again secured […]

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Bermuda Defeat Cayman In North America Cup

April 21, 2025

Playing in the North America Cup, the Bermuda cricket team secured a victory over the host Cayman Islands at the Jimmy Powell Cricket Oval. Bermuda’s Inning ..20 [16] Alex Dore LBW Adrian Wright ..38 [40] Terryn Fray c Demar Johnson b Conroy Wright ..15 [18] Jarryd Richardson c Demar Johnson b Alistair I ..27 [20] […]

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North Village Rams Earn FA Challenge Cup Title

April 21, 2025

The North Village Rams added another piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet, securing the FA Challenge Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Devonshire Cougars at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium this weekend. The North Village Rams made the breakthrough in the 17th minute when London Steede found the back of the net, […]

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Proposed Development At Shelly Bay Plaza

April 21, 2025

Plans have been submitted for a proposed development at the Shelly Bay Plaza on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish. Part of the documents submitted stated, “The proposed development includes an extension of 13,225 sq. ft. along the north façade, a new 211 sq. ft. electrical room on the east side, and two new containerized refrigeration rack rooms […]

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North Village Win U18 Knock-Out Cup Title

April 21, 2025

The North Village Rams defeated the Somerset Trojans 2-0 in the final of the Under 18 Knock-Out Cup at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center this weekend. The North Village Rams started the match assertively, taking a 1-0 lead early in the contest when Amir Brangman scored with a 40-yard […]

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CARPHA Provide Advanced Food Safety Training

April 21, 2025

The Ministry of Health welcomed representatives from the Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA] to Bermuda as “part of a mission aimed at enhancing visitor-based surveillance and strengthening food safety.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, “Food safety is a fundamental component of public health. By investing in the skills […]

Mozart Insurance has AM Best ratings affirmed

April 21, 2025

Mozart Insurance Ltd, a Class 3A insurer, has had its Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) affirmed by AM Best. The outlook for both ratings remai…

Ari Chatterjee leaves Envelop Risk

April 21, 2025

One of the first insurtech companies to open a physical presence on the island, seven years ago this month, begins this week apparently without a Bermuda underwriter, after the second of two left last…

Caribbean Venture Collective invites start-ups to apply

April 21, 2025

A new initiative aimed at supporting tech founders of Caribbean descent is inviting Bermudian entrepreneurs to join its first cohort.

The Caribbean Venture Collective, launched in March, is offeri…

Bumpy roads for tour operators this season

April 21, 2025

With summer tourism heating up, tour operators are hitting the roads, only to be slowed down by terrible road conditions.
Dexter Swan, logistics co-ordinator at Social Cycles on Parsons Road, Pembrok…

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Pharmacy and community space in Shelly Bay Plaza plans

April 21, 2025

An ambitious revitalisation of Shelly Bay Plaza would “complement“ the existing MarketPlace structure with a combination of traditional and modern design elements, a letter submitted to planning offic…

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Group forges pathways to aviation

April 21, 2025

A group of like-minded Bermudian pilots and flight enthusiasts have started working to capitalise on growing interest on the island in aviation.
Following feedback and interest from their first inform…

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Ashanti video shows Bermuda at its best

April 21, 2025

A cinematographer who devised and filmed a music video shot on the island for award-winning singer Ashanti has talked about the project — and how the star was “a dream” to work with.
Andrew Kirkpatric…

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Spirit of togetherness for sports club fun day

April 21, 2025

The importance of community spirit was brought home to the East End when a sports club held its annual fun day.
Hundreds of residents gathered at the St George’s Cricket Club for a Good Friday event t…

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Greenpeace urges ‘faster’ action on ocean protection

April 21, 2025

An environmental group protested at the office of the British Foreign Secretary urging “faster” legislative action for ocean protection.
Greenpeace also called on the UK to work with Bermuda and other…

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Newport Sailor Wins Seamanship Trophy

April 21, 2025

Sailor Carter Bacon, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, has received the Rod Stephens Seamanship Trophy for his “his meritorious handling” of the sinking of his classic 50-foot K. Aage Nielsen sloop Solution during the return sail after the Newport Bermuda Race last year. The Cruising Club of America said in a statement: “Abandoning one’s 60-year-old yacht after […]

Carifta Games Sunday track finals round-up

April 20, 2025

Cameron Adkins was denied a second Carifta Games medal by less than a second after he finished fourth in the under-17 boys 3,000 metres on Sunday night.
Adkins, who won the silver medal in the 1,500 m…

North Village lift FA Cup to complete double

April 20, 2025

North Village 2 Devonshire Cougars 0

North Village clinched the FA Cup for a record-tying eleventh time to complete an impressive league and cup double at Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday.
Goals eac…

Dominic Sabir stars as Bermuda bounce back to beat Cayman

April 20, 2025

Jimmy Powell Oval (Bermuda won toss): Bermuda beat Cayman Islands by 30 runs

Bermuda bounced back from defeat against Canada in their first match of the North American Cup by beating host nation …

Thomas Cechini wins second bronze medal at Carifta Games

April 20, 2025

Thomas Cechini has picked up his second medal of the Carifta Games after finishing third in the 200 metres freestyle.
A day after finishing third in the 1,500 metres freestyle, Cechini picked up his s…

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Weather Forecast For Monday April 21

April 20, 2025

Monday, April 21 is expected to see early cloud and the chance of a sprinkle, brightening up later, with the high to be near 21°C/70°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 74%. Sunrise will […]