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Carey Olsen expands Bermuda dispute resolution team

January 12, 2026

Jennifer Haworth has joined Carey Olsen’s dispute resolution and litigation team as counsel in Bermuda.
The new hire brings nearly 20 years’ experience in commercial and civil litigation, regularly ap…

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Regiment scholarship offers opportunities for service

January 12, 2026

The Royal Bermuda Regiment urged young people looking to combine service with study to avail of its scholarship programme.
Recipients of the 2026 RBR scholarships will have their full tuition covered …

Ascot announces leadership transition

January 12, 2026

Ascot has announced a leadership transition as it moves to expand its reinsurance operations in the United States, with the chief executive of its Bermuda business set to relocate later this year.
Ju…

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Blake Montgomery’s Badgers Defeat Alaska

January 12, 2026

Bermudian ice hockey player Blake Montgomery helped the University of Wisconsin Badgers men’s team enjoy a 3-2 win at home to Alaska Anchorage on Saturday [January 10]. The Badgers are ranked No 3 in the US College Hockey Organisation. Montgomery’s team resume Big Ten play on Thursday and Friday against No 2 Michigan State. Related […]

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Hayward outlines work last year empowering Bermudians

January 12, 2026

The Government made economic headway last year in empowering Bermudians with skills, protections and enhanced opportunities, the Minister of Economy and Labour said.
Jason Hayward released his ministr…

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Public to get say on series of electoral reform measures

January 12, 2026

A proposed overhaul of voting in Bermuda is to go through a series of public meetings as the Government seeks feedback.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, said t…

Campbell Patton prepares to start 2028 Olympic campaign

January 12, 2026

Campbell Patton is feeling inspired after starting his year against some of the world’s elite at the Oceania and Australian ILCA Open and Youth Championships.
The Bermudian sailor finished an impressi…

Sergio Lottimore climbs the Hamilton Re ladder

January 12, 2026

Bermudian Sergio Lottimore has been made senior vice-president head of speciality reinsurance at Hamilton Re, two years after joining the firm.
Mr Lottimore recently announced the new position on his…

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Man charged with New Year’s attempted burglary

January 12, 2026

A Hamilton Parish man appeared in Magistrates’ Court today accused of an attempted burglary on New Year’s Day.
Temasgan Furbert, 39, was charged with one count of attempting to enter a Radnor Drive, H…

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Saltus students take high honours in international exams

January 12, 2026

Two Saltus students were congratulated by the school after their scores in the global Pearson Edexcel International GCSE examinations put them among the top-performing candidates not just in Bermuda, …

South African selected to play for Bermuda in Davis Cup

January 12, 2026

South African Wayne Montgomery has been called up to represent Bermuda in their crucial Davis Cup play-off against Georgia next month.
Montgomery, 30, was ranked seventh in the world as a junior in 2…

Hood put ten goals past Vasco to go top of First Division

January 12, 2026

Robin Hood leapfrogged fellow title contenders Somerset Trojans to take top position in the First Division at the weekend.
Sergio Goater’s team thrashed bottom side Vasco da Gama 10-2 at PHC Field on …

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Work to affect traffic at KEMH

January 12, 2026

Work at the acute care wing of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital campus is expected to disrupt through traffic from next week.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board said the exterior of the wing will be pai…

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Ewart Brown portrait to be unveiled this week

January 12, 2026

The official unveiling of a portrait of former premier and former Progressive Labour Party leader Ewart Brown is to take place this week, the party announced.
The event is scheduled for Thursday even…

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BHB Begins Exterior Painting At Hospital Wing

January 12, 2026

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will be having the exterior of its Acute Care Wing painted over the next few months. A spokesperson said, “Scaffolding will be erected next week which will encroach on the through road at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital between Point Finger and Berry Hill Roads. “To safeguard motorists and pedestrians, BHB […]

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40th Annual Premier’s Concert

January 12, 2026

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40th Annual Premier’s Concert

January 12, 2026

40th Annual Premier’s Concert (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)

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Hood, Eagles, Colts, Young Men & Zebras Win

January 12, 2026

Robin Hood, Somerset Eagles, Devonshire Colts, Young Men Social Club, and PHC Zebras secured victories in Bermuda football action, while Boulevard Blazers and St. George’s Colts played to a draw. Robin Hood 10 – Vasco 2 Robin Hood defeated Vasco 10-2 at the PHC Stadium. Keishen Bean scored four goals for Robin Hood. Sebastian Davis […]

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Navigate: Sky-High Art Debuts For Local Events

January 12, 2026

A new local company is bringing drone light shows to Bermuda, using synchronised displays to project spectacular animated images, logos and messages into the night sky. Navigate, the island’s first drone light show company, was launched by technology entrepreneur Tre Maxwell and has already delivered three public and private performances. The company’s debut shows included […]

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2026 Goslings Rum To The Beach Race Results

January 12, 2026

Philip Woollins, Teresa Ruiz, Paul Hayward, and Adam Cenzer secured victories in their respective divisions at the 2026 Goslings and Hamilton Princess Rum to the Beach race. The 7.13-mile course required participants to travel from Dundonald Street in Hamilton to the finish line at the Hamilton Princess Beach Club on South Shore. Philip Woollins won […]

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Conor White Ninth At Canada Championships

January 12, 2026

Conor White claimed a ninth-place finish in the Men’s Elite Omnium at the Canadian Track Championships. Competing inside the high-tech Bromont National Cycling Centre in Quebec, White won his qualifying heat. The Omnium is a four-race discipline that tests speed, endurance, and tactical awareness. White opened the main event with a seventh-place finish in the […]

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Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Race Results

January 12, 2026

Elena Bortoli, Isaac Wookey, Holly Cook, Austen Carr, Arlene Macguinness, Jesse Decouto, Kelise Wade, Manning Smith, Charlotte Millington, and Jackson Langley emerged as winners in their respective classes during the e Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike race at Admiralty House this weekend. The full results follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Conor White Ninth At […]

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‘Sea Of Blue Day’ To Help Promote Road Safety

January 12, 2026

PainIntoPurpose Bermuda, in collaboration with the Kijani Burgess Dream Award Charity #1023, will host the annual Sea of Blue Day on Friday [Jan 16] and invites the “entire community, schools, businesses and organizations to stand in solidarity with families affected by road traffic accidents and to promote road safety and wellness awareness across Bermuda.” A spokesperson […]

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Government On Overseas Therapeutic Services

January 12, 2026

“Overseas therapeutic services are not a first option and are used only when professional assessment confirms that the level of care required is not available locally,” the Government has said. A Government spokesperson said, “A small number of children in the care of the Director of the Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS] present […]

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Terence Dill’s Storm Defeated By Marshalls

January 12, 2026

Terence Dill’s Houston Red Storm basketball team were defeated 124-112 away to the Midlothian Marshalls yesterday [January 11]. The Red Storm, who play in the American Basketball Association league, were missing several players through injury. Head coach Dill said: “I’m proud of the fight in this group. “We’re banged up right now, playing short-handed on […]

PHC move top of league after tight win over X-Roads

January 11, 2026

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PHC moved to the summit of the Premier Division on goal difference after a hard-fought victory over X-Roads at PHC Field on Sunday.
Enrique Russell’s nineteenth-minute strike and …

Zeiko Lewis scores late winner as Social Club beat Paget

January 11, 2026

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Bermuda international Zeiko Lewis scored a stoppage-time winner to help Young Men’s Social Club to their first league victory of the season over fellow struggler…

Devonshire Colts upstage league leaders Dandy Town

January 11, 2026

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Devonshire Colts’s Premier Division title hopes received a massive boost with an emphatic win over league leaders Dandy Town at White Hill Field on Sunday.
The awa…

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Fairmont Southampton Renovation Update

January 11, 2026

Westend Properties Limited provided an update on the Fairmont Southampton renovation, and said they “remain on track to welcome guests back to the Fairmont Southampton later this summer.” A spokesperson said, “Westend Properties Limited today provided an update on the renovation of the Fairmont Southampton, one of Bermuda’s most iconic resorts. The multi-year development continues […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday January 12

January 11, 2026

Monday, January 12 is expected to see a cloudy and damp start, then becoming dry but staying cloudy, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will […]

Dennis Mbelenzi gets lost on South Shore and throws away win

January 11, 2026

Dennis Mbelenzi threw away victory in the first road running race of 2026 by taking the wrong course and getting lost.
Mbelenzi was a long way clear of the field in the Gosling’s Rum to Beach race on …

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Fairmont Southampton abuzz as redevelopment progresses

January 11, 2026

An iconic resort undergoing renovations represents a “hive of activity” as demolition work is mostly complete and construction is under way, its owners said today.
Chris Maybury, a representative of W…

Lockton Re appoints Robert Bisset CEO, North America

January 11, 2026

Robert Bisset has been appointed chief executive, North America, at Lockton Re and Nick Durant has been appointed global vice-chairman. They take up their new posts February 1.
Bringing three decades …

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Elijah Daley Wins Three Events In Toronto

January 11, 2026

Bermudian swimmer Elijah Daley won three individual events to lead the University of Toronto Varsity Blues men’s swimming team to a 50-39 dual meet victory over the York Lions at the Athletic Centre – Varsity Pool in Canada this weekend. Daley finished first in the 50m breaststroke, the 100m breaststroke, and the 100m individual medley. […]

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Ball Hockey: ACT & Alexandra Mosher Win

January 11, 2026

The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League resumed this week with a high-scoring double-header at the PCC Hockey Rink, where 15 goals were scored across two matches. ACT 7, BDA Spirits 3 ACT earned a 7-3 victory over BDA Spirits behind a strong offensive showing that kept them in third place and within reach of the […]

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Next generation showcase talent at Premier’s Concert

January 11, 2026

The Ruth Seaton James Auditorium was abuzz yesterday evening as a line-up of young creatives dazzled the audience when they performed at the 40th edition of the annual Premier’s Concert.
Attendees wer…

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Sailing: SailGP Previews 2026 Racing Season

January 11, 2026

SailGP provided an overview of the upcoming season, which will include 13 teams and 13 events, including a race in Bermuda, and millions of dollars in prize money for the season. A spokesperson said, “SailGP is back – and the 2026 Season promises to be faster and closer than ever. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering […]

Ignore divide and conquer tactics on Caricom

January 11, 2026

Dear Sir,
I am speaking as one who, although born in Bermuda, have grandparents from three different Caribbean islands, Nevis, St Kitts and Barbados. Only my maternal grandmother was born in Bermuda.
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Insley Helps Canisius Defeat St. Bonaventure

January 10, 2026

Bermudian swimmer Rhys Insley contributed to a dominant victory for the Canisius University men’s swimming and diving team, which defeated Little Three rival St. Bonaventure 208-86 at the Reilly Center Pool. Insley secured a second-place finish in the men’s 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 58.69 seconds. His performance led a 2-3 finish for the […]

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Donawa And Martin Make Hereford Debuts

January 10, 2026

Bermuda footballers Justin Donawa and Keziah Martin made their debuts for Hereford in their FA Trophy fourth-round defeat at home to AFC Fylde today [January 10]. The match finished 2–2 after regulation time, with the visiting side edging the contest 4–3 in a penalty shootout. Winger Donawa recently joined Hereford from Brackley Town, while midfielder […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday January 11

January 10, 2026

Sunday, January 11 is expected to see early sunny spells with a shower or two developing later, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be […]

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Willie Clemons Scores In Leiston Win

January 10, 2026

Footballer Willie Clemons scored for Leiston in their 4-1 win at home to Kettering Town in the Southern League Premier Division Central today [January 10]. The Bermuda national team midfielder netted his side’s second goal after turning home in a corner in the 82nd minute. Clemons was named his side’s man of the match. Related […]

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Nahki Wells Assists In Luton Town Victory

January 10, 2026

Footballer Nahki Wells provided an assist as Luton Town secured a 2-1 home victory over Stevenage in Sky Bet League One today [January 10]. The Bermuda striker, who joined Luton from Bristol City last summer, set up Gideon Kodua for Luton’s decisive goal in the 64th minute. The win lifts Luton to seventh in the […]

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Golf: 2026 PGA Tour Includes Bermuda Event

January 10, 2026

The PGA Tour officially announced the 2026 FedExCup Fall schedule, which features eight events, including the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda in October. A spokesperson said, “The PGA TOUR revealed Friday its schedule for the 2026 FedExCup Fall, an eight-event slate that plays a critical role in finalizing […]

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Ascot Group Marks 25th Anniversary

January 10, 2026

Ascot Group celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of growth, innovation, and global impact in specialty insurance, including its presence in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Ascot Group, a global leader in specialty insurance, proudly marks the start of its year-long 25th anniversary celebration, commemorating a legacy of partnership, innovation, and resolute commitment to clients […]

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting January 10

January 10, 2026

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 10th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, and on Thursday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Shipping […]

Hornets gunning for double over fellow title contenders Devonshire Colts

January 10, 2026

Premier Division leaders Dandy Town will attempt to complete the double over visiting Devonshire Colts in a top of the table clash at White Hill Field tomorrow.
Hornets won the first league encounter …

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Amphitheatre brings the arts to Warwick park

January 10, 2026

A couple passionate about the arts in Bermuda have encouraged performers to take advantage of a soon-to-be-completed outdoor amphitheatre at a former Warwick golf course.
The site at Riddell’s Bay Nat…

Scorecard of your financial health

January 10, 2026

The final months of 2025 brought a season of change for the Seely family, marked by the unexpected and the unplanned. This has led us to pause and think, regroup, and approach the coming year with a n…

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From a battle with child cancer, a family’s story shines

January 10, 2026

A family’s bitter loss three years ago when 16-year-old Eoghan Homan did not survive his medical battle has been carried forward to fundraise for research and shine a light on the complexities of the …