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Ship marks maiden Bermuda voyage

April 7, 2025

A cruise liner was given a warm Bermudian welcome during her first voyage to the island at the weekend.
A government spokeswoman said Explora I arrived in Dockyard from Miami, Florida on Saturday.
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Brit Re takes Abir membership to record high

April 7, 2025

Bermudian-based reinsurance platform Brit Ltd is the newest member of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers. Brit Re’s head of office, Bermuda, Jonathan Stephenson has been appointed to t…

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RA Appoints Richard Ambrosio As Chief Executive

April 7, 2025

Richard Ambrosio has been officially appointed Chief Executive of the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, following Board confirmation and after serving as Interim CE since November 2023. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Ambrosio as its Chief Executive [CE], following confirmation by the Board of […]

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‘Queen’s Gambit’ Chess Program Launched

April 7, 2025

The Bermuda Chess Association is promoting the Queen’s Gambit Challenge, a free online coaching program for women by the World Chess Governing Body, FIDE. A spokesperson said, “Chess is steadily growing in Bermuda, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Bermuda Chess Association [BCA]. The association has launched initiatives aimed at expanding chess education in […]

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Judicial Complaints Protocol For Bermuda

April 7, 2025

The newly revised Judicial Complaints Protocol for Bermuda has been issued. Chief Justice Larry Mussenden said, “It is my pleasure, along with Sir Christopher Clarke, President of the Court of Appeal and Chair of the JLSC, to issue the Judicial Complaints Protocol for Bermuda [Revised 4 April 2025]. The Protocol is effective 4 April 2025. “The […]

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Kite-making workshop rescheduled for Thursday

April 7, 2025

A workshop intended to help teach the art of making a traditional Bermuda kite has been pushed back by two days.
Warwick Workmen’s Club was scheduled to host its annual kite-making workshop tomorrow, …

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Kaden Hopkins Places 21st In Third Stage

April 7, 2025

Kaden Hopkins finished 21st in the third stage of the 35th edition of the 6 Days of Crédit Agricole in Guadeloupe yesterday [April 6]. The race was held between Basse-Terre and Sainte-Rose over a distance of 109.9 kilometres. Hopkins, of Unisportlamentinois, finished in a time of 2hr 58min 40sec. The Bermudian, who came 62nd in […]

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Video: Krista Dyer Competes At World Cup

April 7, 2025

Krista Dyer has competed in her opening bout at the Sanda World Cup, held in Jiangyin, China, where she faced a formidable opponent. The Bermudian, competing in the women 65kg division, was defeated by experienced Iranian Sedigheh Dariaeivarkadeh, with the judges’ scoring resulting in a 12-point spread. Dyer, who represents the Bermuda Sanshou Association, meets […]

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Jasmine Spence Scores In Newport Victory

April 7, 2025

Jasmine Spence scored in Newport Pagnell Town Women’s 3-1 win away to Leicester City Ladies First Team in the East Midlands Women’s Regional Football League Division One South yesterday [April 6]. Newport Pagnell Town are third in the league with one game remaining. Spence has scored ten league goals this term. Related Stories Aaliyah Nolan […]

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Aaliyah Nolan Scores, Named Player Of Match

April 7, 2025

Aaliyah Nolan scored in Bradford City AFC Women’s 4-0 win at home to Ponteland United Women yesterday [April 6]. The Bermuda women’s national team forward, who was named Player of the Match, has scored seven league goals this season. Bradford City AFC Women are second in the North East Regional Women’s Football League Premier. Your […]

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Aaliyah Nolan Scores In Bradford Victory

April 7, 2025

Footballer Aaliyah Nolan scored in Bradford City AFC Women’s 4-0 win at home to Ponteland United Women yesterday [April 6]. The Bermuda women’s national team forward, who was named Player of the Match, has scored seven league goals this season. Bradford City AFC Women are second in the North East Regional Women’s Football League Premier. […]

Court probe related to 2022 Partner Re sale

April 7, 2025

A French court has launched an investigation into the alleged actions of former Scor SE chairman, Denis Kessler, with regard to the Covéa Group’s 2022 acquisition of Bermuda reinsurer PartnerRe.
Scor…

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Bermuda Walls mural event returns for a second year

April 7, 2025

Local and international mural artists are to unleash their creative talent in the coming days as Bermuda Walls hosts its second annual event.
Members of the public were invited to look out for the va…

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Charity hosts food security campaign

April 7, 2025

A panel on the state of the island’s agriculture industry is among a series of initiatives that a charity will hold this month to highlight the importance of the island’s food industry.
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Bermuda Walls To Create 10 New Murals

April 7, 2025

Bermuda Walls returns this week for a “spectacular celebration of street art which will see the creation of more than 10 new murals across Hamilton in a collaboration between local and international artists.” A spokesperson said, “From today, the public are invited to keep their eyes peeled for the 11 international and 7 Bermudian muralists who […]

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Brit Re Joins ABIR, Stephenson Joins Board

April 7, 2025

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] has welcomed Brit Re as a new member, with Jonathan Stephenson appointed to the ABIR board of directors. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] is pleased to welcome Brit Re, the Bermuda-based reinsurance platform of Brit Ltd. [Brit], as a new member. […]

Another costly medical blow for out-of-work couple

April 7, 2025

Community support has given Dion and Lexy Correia hope, but their fight is far from over.
Unemployed and with only basic insurance, the couple launched a public appeal after Mr Correia was told he had…

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Column: Robinson On Bermuda Tourism & More

April 7, 2025

[Opinion column written by MP Dwayne Robinson] President Trump’s tariff announcement has caused the world to re-evaluate age-old alliances and trade agreements. While this is causing uncertainty and anxiety, it is crucial that legislators from all sides pull together to help Bermuda weather these difficult times. One of the best ways to do this is […]

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Column: Weeks On Bermuda’s Safety & More

April 7, 2025

[Opinion column written by Minister Michael Weeks] There’s something we all want—no matter who we are or where we live—and that’s to feel safe. Safe in our homes. Safe on our streets. Safe in letting our children go to school or hang out with friends. And when that safety is threatened by violence, by tragedy, or […]

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SPCA’s ‘Paws To The Park’ Set For April 13

April 7, 2025

The Bermuda SPCA’s Paws to the Park returns to the Botanical Gardens on April 13 with fun for all and funds raised supporting animal care and therapy programs. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda SPCA is excited to bring back Paws to the Park—a community favorite that promises a morning of fun, fur, and fundraising at […]

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Abacus Appoints Angel Bucoy & Darlene Friend

April 7, 2025

Abacus Ltd. has announced the addition of two new team members: Angel Bucoy as Financial Solutions Consultant, and Darlene Friend as Executive Assistant. A spokesperson said, “As Abacus continues to experience significant growth, these strategic hires have been made to ensure the firm continues to provide the highest level of service to its ever-growing client […]

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Basketball Team Concludes 3×3 Event In Guyana

April 7, 2025

Bermuda’s participation in the One Guyana 3×3 Quest Basketball Tournament has concluded at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Guyana. The Bermuda team, consisting of John Lee, Yusef Riley, Darea Smith, and Johnathan Lowe, competed in pool B alongside a diverse range of international teams. The tournament, a celebration of 3×3 basketball, brought together teams […]

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Montgomery Helps Knights Defeat Attack

April 7, 2025

Ice hockey player Blake Montgomery helped the London Knights defeat the Owen Sound Attack 8-4 away in the second round of their Western Conference quarter-final series yesterday [April 6]. The Knights, who completed a 4-0 clean sweep of the Attack, will face the Eerie Otters in the second round of the play-offs, starting at home […]

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BDA’s legal fees for Pati request involving Premier

April 7, 2025

A government agency hired lawyers to handle a single public access to information request that involved its communications with the Premier about a private investment firm — at a cost to taxpayers of …

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Records on payouts to BTA staff ‘exempt from disclosure’

April 7, 2025

Spending by the Bermuda Tourism Authority on possible settlement packages or separation agreements for former staff members is exempt from public disclosure, the organisation’s information officer has…

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New home proposed for remote-control car track

April 7, 2025

Plans to move a remote-control car track to make way for a Google transatlantic cable station have been put forward.
The Bermuda Nitro Racing Association leases a portion of land on Burrows Hill in So…

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Lloyd Webbe (1933-2025): the camera man

April 7, 2025

A lifelong photographer and traveller channelled his fascination with other cultures, particularly off the beaten track in Africa, into a safari business that took Bermudians out exploring the wild as…

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Senior concerned about Southampton road

April 7, 2025

A senior citizen has highlighted her fears about a stretch of road near her Southampton home.
Linda Butterfield has lived close to Horseshoe Road for most of her life but believes that speeding in the…

Altura redefines office space

April 7, 2025

Remote work and flexible office solutions continue to reshape global work trends, and a new initiative promises a premium work experience that embraces flexibility and community, tailored to Bermuda’s…

Prescott: boat tours face strong headwinds

April 7, 2025

Nigel Prescott, the owner of the tour boat company Tam-Marina, is hopeful he will sell his fleet of “LadyBoats” amid the mounting pressures on the island’s tourism sector.
His uncertainty over findin…

Bermuda at centre of $51trn retirement funding gap

April 7, 2025

As the global retirement protection gap swells to a staggering $51 trillion, Bermuda is emerging as a hub for the financial tools designed to close it. The gap results from a shortfall between what pe…

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Ki-Juan Minors Competes At ESP Spring Circuit

April 7, 2025

Ki-Juan Minors has started competing on the Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC [ESP] Spring Circuit in Wellington, Florida. The Bermudian equestrian entered the 2025 ESP Spring 1 event, taking to the center ring in the 1.35m Open Jumper II2d Division. Riding Kylie J, Minors achieved a successful first round, clocking a clear round time of 40.683 seconds. […]

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BBC Highlights Nahki Wells’ Strong Season

April 7, 2025

BBC Sport has featured Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells for his impressive form this season. The BBC Sport story said, “Bristol City forward Nahki Wells is having a ‘really strong season’, says manager Liam Manning, who has praised the example the striker sets within the team. “Wells scored his ninth league goal of the campaign and […]

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Almost 300 men aided by DailyMale clinics last year

April 7, 2025

A charity dedicated to making healthcare more accessible to men has highlighted high blood pressure and prostate cancer in the local population.
DailyMale said in its recently released annual report t…

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Queries raised over ‘ridiculous’ on-island mail service

April 7, 2025

A senior has called for more efficient mail delivery on the island after her letters made it to friends overseas before others posted on the same date reached her neighbours.
The Southampton woman, wh…

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Ebbin & Tulane Win SEISA Open Fleet Race

April 7, 2025

Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University Sailing teammates have emerged victorious at the South East Interscholastic Sailing Association [SEISA] Open Fleet Race Championships. The championships were decided after just one day of racing, as adverse weather conditions forced the cancellation of day two. A total of seven schools competed on the waters of Lake Pontchartrain […]

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Premier Burt’s Trip To Barbados Cost $2,698.13

April 7, 2025

A trip in February 2025 by Premier David Burt to Barbados cost $2,698.13, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from February 19, 2025 – February 21, 2025, and the web page listing said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, travelled to Barbados from […]

PHC ruin North Village title party

April 6, 2025

North Village 1 PHC 4

Enrique Russell scored a first-half brace as PHC spoilt North Village’s victory party at Bernard Park on Sunday.
Village had already done the job a week before with a 4-0 t…

Senoj Mitchell and Blaiz Hall score four apiece in St George’s rout

April 6, 2025

St George’s Colts 8 Dandy Town 2

St George’s Colts saved the best for last as they romped to their biggest win of the season at the expense of nine-man Dandy Town in the team’s final outing of th…

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Photos: College Holds 50th Anniversary Gala

April 6, 2025

Bermuda College celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club this weekend. The College noted, “Since our establishment in 1974, Bermuda College has stood as a proud pillar of our community, nurturing a legacy of remarkable alumni who have made significant contributions in their fields. This 50th Anniversary Gala […]

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Burt talks US relations with new Consul-General

April 6, 2025

The Premier said that the island aims to remain a “trusted ally” with the United States after a meeting with Antoinette Hurtado, the newly appointed US Consul-General.
A government spokeswoman said in…

Nine-man Wolves relegated after failing to pull off miracle

April 6, 2025

Devonshire Cougars 3 Wolves 3

Wolves entered this match facing an insurmountable task.
Win big against Cougars and hope for Hamilton Parish to win big against Young Men’s Social Club to stand any…

Social Club stay up despite Bell hat-trick for Parish

April 6, 2025

Young Men’s Social Club 3 Hamilton Parish 4

Justin Bell scored a hat-trick to ensure relegated Hamilton Parish finished a disappointing season on a positive note. The East End side took down Youn…

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Premier Congratulates Top Spelling Bee Winners

April 6, 2025

Premier David Burt welcomed the top three finalists – Jared Arnante, Olivia Brown and Samantha Hernandez – of the 2025 Bermuda National Primary School Spelling Bee to the Cabinet Office. A Government spokesperson said, “The occasion was an opportunity for the Premier to recognise their success in one of the island’s most anticipated academic competitions for primary students. […]

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Photos/Video: ‘No Stress’ Yacht Visits Island

April 6, 2025

The 163-foot long superyacht No Stress recently paid a visit to St. George’s. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 50m [163ft] superyacht No Stress has been launched by Italian shipyard Rossinavi at their Viareggio shipyard in Italy, becoming the first yacht to be equipped with AI and feature a hybrid propulsion system. “Described by the shipyard […]

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Premier Burt Meets With New US Consul General

April 6, 2025

Premier David Burt met with the newly appointed US Consul General Antoinette Hurtado during an introductory visit following the start of her tenure in March. A Government spokesperson said, “The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm the enduring partnership between Bermuda and the United States. Discussions encompassed a range of shared priorities, including trade, national security, […]

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Basketball: New Era Flyboys & Chargers Win

April 6, 2025

The Berkeley Institute Gymnasium was the venue for a Bermuda Basketball Association double-header which saw a total of 195 points scored. New Era Flyboys Edge Out Reapers in Tight Opener The opening game of the night saw a closely contested battle between the New Era Flyboys and the Reapers. The Flyboys ultimately secured a narrow […]

Bermuda office space is being redefined

April 6, 2025

Remote work and flexible office solutions continue to reshape global work trends and a new initiative promises a premium work experience that embraces flexibility and community, tailored to Bermuda’s …

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Premier meets top student spellers

April 6, 2025

Bermuda’s top young spellers recently met David Burt, the Premier, in the wake of their success at the Verbal Victory Spelling Bee last month.
Jared Arnante, 10, Oliva Brown, 12, and Samantha Hernande…

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Weather Forecast For Monday April 7

April 6, 2025

Monday, April 7 is expected to see variable cloud with a chance of pre-dawn or overnight sprinkles, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be […]